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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1961

Page

5

Bearcats edge Drake 60 59 to extend win streak

Cincinnati under Ed Jucker survived two technicals and a late Drake rally to win 60 59 for its 26th straight victory. Starters Hogue Shinleton and Yates fueled a 16 4 closing run, securing the upset win as Purdue Duke and Indiana also notched wins.

Cincinnati Ed Jucker Bearcats Drake Jucker Dave Reed Cincinnnati Billy Hahn Bulldogs Larry Shineton Yates Paul Hogue Hogue Maurice John Ron Bonham

Pepperell Girls 1st Shift Pastime Lanes 10th Week

Pepperell Girls league enters its 10th week at Pastime Lanes with the 1st shift competition highlighting local skaters and team standings. Teams vie for position as standings tighten and weekly results shape the season.

Pepperell Little Bowling League Rochambeau Club Doyon's Drug ’S Eagles Main Castle Fecteau Arthur's Wey R. Hemane 20Th Century Lanes Tigerettes Alley Cats Paul High J High M. Labrecque L Bombers The Dudes Jokers J. Tilton Pepperell Maintenance League Dirty Birds King’s Men Grenier R .Lemay

Elgin Baylor Scores Big as Lakers Rout St Louis 132 119

Elgin Baylor put on a scoring spree with 52 points to lift the Los Angeles Lakers past St Louis 132-119 in a Western Division NBA game. In six games he has 300 points for a 50 ppg pace, fueling a seven game Lakers win streak and a 22-7 mark. Oscar Robertson triple figures for Cincinnati as Royals beat Chicago Packers 133-117. There was no other NBA action.

Wilt Chamberlain Elgin Baylor Los Angeles Lakers St. Louis Baylor Diffeinnati Oscar Robertson Royals Chicago Packers

Ernie Davis Sleep Quickness Ahead of Liberty Bowl

Syracuse coach Ben Schwartzwalder worries Ernie Davis is missing sleep amid post season honors. Davis, Heisman winner and scoring leader, has skipped practices for awards while Miami's George Mira leads a tough Hurricane defense. Syracuse relies on Davis and Sarette Mackey Sweeney with an aerial attack in a 7-3 matchup.

Syracuse N.Y Ben Schwartzwalder Ernie Davis Davis Schwartzwalder Philadelphia Schartzwalder Miami George Mira Hurricane Dave Sarette John Mackey Walt Sweeney Mira Penn State Maryland Notre Dame

Spahn Tops NL Earned Run Title and Shutout Leader

Cincinnati Warren Spahn of Milwaukee won the National League ERA title while leading in complete games and sharing the lead in victories and shutouts. He posted a 3.01 ERA over 263 innings with 88 earned runs, 21 complete games, and 21 wins, plus four shutouts. Joey Jay matched him in wins and shutouts. Spahn extended records for 20-win seasons by a lefty and most NL shutouts by a southpaw, raising his count to 309 victories and 55 shutouts, with the only no-hitter in the NL that year against San Francisco on April 28.

Cincinnati Warren Spahn Milwaukee Braves Spahn Joey Jay Cincinnati Reds Jay San Francisco

Ski Conditions Report From New England Council

Cloudy today then snow late over most of the area with rain in Southern New England tonight. Snow and powder readings at major resorts include Saddleback Bangley 6 inches on an 8-12 base, Jay Peak North Troy 10-15 inches, Mt Mansfield Stowe 10 inches, Sugarbush Warren 18-28 inches, Killington Sherburne 2-4 inches with upper and lower area ratings ranging from fair to excellent depending on location.

Boston New England Council New England Maine New Hampshire Franconia Vermont Jay Peak North Troy Mt. Mansfield Stowe Sugarbush Valley Warren Killington Basin Sherburne

Pro Basketball AP Results And Schedule

Results from NBA Monday include Cincinnati 133 over Chicago 117 and Los Angeles 132 over St Louis 119. Tuesday features Detroit at Philadelphia and Syracuse at New York. Wednesday brings Chicago at New York and Philadelphia at Boston among others.

Associated Press NBA Cincinnati Chicago Los Angeles St. Louis Detroit Philadelphia New York Syracuse Boston Washington Hawaii San Francisco Kansas City Pittsburgh Cleveland

Beach Townies Dominate Limington 112 to 70 in Court Romp

The Old Orchard Beach Townies crushed Limington Athletic Club 112 to 70 in Limington. Bob Wilkinson led with 32 points, followed by Bob Regan 22 Vic Ste Marie 18 John Ladakakos 14 and Stan St Pierre 13. Carl Boucher scored 31 for Limington as Beach Townies logged their third straight win, bringing season record to four wins and three losses.

Old Orchard Beach Limington Athletic Club Limington Bob Wilkinson Bob Regan Vic Ste. Marie John Ladakakos Stan St. Pierre Carl Boucher

Santa Needs Cool Clothes in Jacksonville Heat Wave

Jackson ville faced a heat spell with 83 degree high on Monday, setting a new record and beating the 80 degree mark from December 11, 1931. Sunday's 82 also topped records, with another day in the 80s forecast and a note mentioning Boston and Chicago.

Jacksonville Fla.p Santa Claus

Weather Delays Paratroop Jump at Camp Drum

Freezing rain at Camp Drum New York postponed the Trail Break mass drop of 1260 paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg North Carolina. A makeup jump is planned for tomorrow morning with 350 Fort Devens Massachusetts troops in a mock battle zone if needed. Weather forecasters expect rain turning to snow before daybreak, a snow cover would aid the jump.

Camp Drum N. Y New York 82Nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg N. C Fort Devens Mass Weather Bureau

Utah State Ace Turns Down Impromptu Offer

Utah State star Clyde Brock describes being offered $1,000 and a contract by a Houston Oilers scout in New York. He declined, later signed with Bears’ George Halas but denied joining Chicago. Brock cited NFL pressure yet said no contract was signed then. The Bear brass questioned his choice and he was pulled from the Gotham Bowl.

Chicago Clyde Brock Utah State New York Brock Ray Ray Geraci Houston Oilers The Oilers National Football League NFL Bears George Halas John Ralston Baylor

Kennebunk High Athletes Feted With Banquet

Kennebunk High School held its fall banquet honoring football and cross country athletes. Mike Condon named most valuable football player and co-captain for next season. Ted Winston earned cross country most valuable, with Wins ton noted for record runs and ninth in state. Peter Pierce and Jerry Rodger named most improved in their sports. Harold Danis as outstanding cross country freshman. Bill Clark main speaker. coaches outlined season progress.

Kennebunkigh Mike Condon Condon Grid Ted Winston Winston Peter Pierce Jerry Rodger Harold Danis Mike Towne Bill” Clark Mario Lefty DeFrederico Ken Parady Ed Winston John Eagleson

Water milfoil threatens TVA hydro plants across Tennessee

Water milfoil, a fern like weed, is spreading through TVA dams and reservoirs. Officials say it clogs intake screens at hydro plants when released from goldfish bowls and drains and may boost mosquito numbers in affected areas.

Nashville Tennessee Valley Ity TVA

DeNucci confident facing Giardello in Boston arena

Joe DeNucci of Newton, 22, aims for a ranking as he meets veteran Joey Giardello in a 10 round bout at Boston Garden. Giardello, 31, a longtime middleweight, is an 8-5 favorite. DeNucci has won his last four by knockout and seeks a big upset to advance toward bouts with Downes, Pender, or Fullmer.

Boston Joe DeNucci Newton Joey Giardello Boston Garden Giardello DeNucci Tom McNeeley Floyd Patterson Ralph Tiger) Jones Nucci Joe Terry Downes Paul Pender Gene Fullmer Sam Silverman Tonother Pender Tiger Jones Philadelphia Fullmer Bobby Boyd Rory Calhoun Spider Webb Randy Sandy Willie ‘Troy Holly Mims Ernie Durando Montana

Wilt Chamberlain Finds Scoring Range With Massive 78 Point Night

Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors continues a record week scoring 272 points over five games and 194 in three starts, including a 78 point triple overtime loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. He adds 61 and 55 point efforts against Chicago as NBA stats show 1,242 points in 26 games for a 47.8 average. Elgin Baylor trails with 1,040 points and 37.1 average.

New York Wilt Chamberlain Philadelphia Warriors National Basketball Association Los Angeles Warriors Wilt Chamberlain Chicago NBA Elgin Baylor

Fights Last Night Between San Francisco and New York Boxers

San Francisco fighter Charlie Smith outpointed Hilario Moreales of Mexico in a 10 round bout in San Francisco while Carlos Hernandez of Venezuela outpointed Alfredo Urbina of Mexico in Philadelphia. In Providence Don Prout faced Batey in a 10 round contest. New York shows Billy Daniels stopped Don Warner in a 3rd round finish in Brooklyn.

Associated Press San Francisco Charlie Smith Hilario Moreales Mexico Philadelphia Carlos Hernandez Venezuela Alfredo Urbina Providence R. I Don Prout A Batey Corona N. Y New York Billy Daniels Brooklyn Don Warner

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