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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1961

Page

5

Syracuse Favored Over Miami In Liberty Bowl

Philadelphia AP report says Syracuse is favored in the Liberty Bowl with a potent one two punch by Ernie Davis and Dave Sarette. Weather near freezing with possible precipitation could hinder Miami passing as coach Gustafson notes the need to slow Davis. Schwartzwalder expects Sarette to threaten through the air while Miami relies on a high scoring offense.

Syracuse Orange Miami Ernie Davis Dave Sarette George Mira Bill Miller Andy Gustafson Gustafson Davis Ben Schwartzwalder Sarette Hurricanes Schwartzwalder

Kelly Paces St. Francis To 81-74 Victory

Kelly starred for St. Francis with 38 points as the Red Knights edged Nassau 81-74. He scored 19 in the first half to help build a 44-36 lead, then teamed with Stanton to pull away late after Horne foul out for Springvale. Sullivan added 22 for Nassau, while Horne led the visitors with 27 before fouling out.

St. Francis Nassau College Kelly Red Knights Hank Rojas Stanton Springvale Collegians Horne Sullivan

Celtics Topple Warriors Despite Wilt Chamberlain

The Celtics beat the Philadelphia Warriors 123-113 as Wilt Chamberlain scored 52 points. Boston solidified their lead with six players in double figures, while Chamberlain hit 52 and has 300 in five games. The doubleheader at Boston Garden also featured Chicago over New York, Cincinnati over Syracuse, and Los Angeles in overtime over St. Louis.

Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Philadelphia Warriors Warriors Wilt Chamberlain Chamberlin Wilt Celtics Am Jones Philaia Vicory Chamberlain and Co. i Boston Garden Chicago Packers New York Knicks Cincinnati Syracuse Los Angeles St. Louis Elgin Baylor

Hockey Results Tie Between Boston and Chicago

The Wednesday hockey game ended in a 2 2 tie between Boston and Chicago. Boston hosts Detroit on Thursday. No games were scheduled for Friday.

Associated Press Boston Chicago Detroit

Wednesday NBA Results Highlight Close Wedge Games

Chicago edged New York 113 112 in a tight clash at home while Boston defeated Philadelphia 123 113. Syracuse toppled Cincinnati 136 126 and Los Angeles beat St Louis 137 136. Other results featured Detroit over Cincinnati and Los Angeles 94 89 over San Francisco with Hawaii and Cleveland also posting wins.

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

Bad Habits Not Desirable Choir Bunking Beds

Boston The Statler Hilton was asked to remove beds from several rooms to let 34 visiting Korean orphans sleep on the floor with their sleeping bags. The choir children aged 8 to 12 say they never slept in beds and prefer crawling into bags each night.

Boston Statler Hilton Hotel United States Canada

Alabama Muscled by Virus Hits Tide Players

Nineteen members of Alabama’s national championship squad were sidelined by a mild virus. Ten stayed in the University Infirmary and the rest in dorm beds, delaying Sugar Bowl prep with Arkansas but not signaling a wider outbreak. Dr. W C Baty Jr. said practice would resume Friday and that illness was controlled with medicine and diet.

Ting Bug Alabama Crimson Tide Arkansas W. C. Baty Jr University Baty

Friars Week Away From Major Tests

The Providence Friars sit a week from two big tests in a bid for top national ranking. They host touring San Francisco then travel to DePaul and Xavier of Ohio, with the Holiday Festival in Madison Square Garden looming. They enter 4-0, with wins by margins of 19, seven, and 7 as Duke, Seattle, and Brown also won Wednesday night while Art Heyman poured in 39 for Duke and Holy Cross’s Jack Foley starred in a 106-79 win.

Associated Press Providence Friars San Francisco DePaul Xavier Ohio Joe Mullaney Madison Square Garden Friars Mount St. Mary's Brown Duke Seattle Idaho State Art Heyman South Carolina Heyman Holy Cross Jack Foley Crusaders Little St. Anselm's

Musial Sets National League Fielding Mark

Stan Musial, a seven time batting champion, set a National League fielding record by posting the top outfielder average for the third time in his career. The release of NL fielding stats showed Milwaukee Braves leading team honors with a .982 mark, while Adcock Bolling and McMillan topped their positions.

Cincinnati Stan Musial St. Louis Milwaukee Braves Braves San Francisco Giants Cincinnati Reds Joe Adcock Frank Bolling Roy McMillan Milwaukee Adcock Bola McMillan Jim Davenport San Francisco Smoky Burgess Pittsburgh Bob Anderson Chicago Musial

Lowly Bruins Face Wings in Narrow NHL Standings

The Detroit Red Wings aim to cement fourth place in the NHL by hosting the underperforming Boston Bruins. Boston has won only one of 12 since the start of the season and just tied Chicago 2 2 after a late comeback, while Chicago moved within one point of Detroit.

Associated Press Detroit Red Wings Boston Bruins NHL Bruins Chicago Black Hawks Detroit

Eagles Pay Tribute To State Football Champions

The Biddeford-Saco Eagles hosted St Louis High School Class A Champion ship football team at their Birch street home. Guests included Gordon Pendleton Deering High head coach guest speaker Rev Brother Albert St Louis principal, coaches Cote and Remillard, and St Louis alumna headlined by Charles Dumas and Roger Sevigny. A steak supper preceded awards and a film presentation highlighting St Louis and 1960 Baltimore Colts highlights.

Biddeford St. Louis Aerie Sports Committee David Redmond Rother Gilbert Paul Sullivan Bob Cote Roger Sevigny Robert Landry Eugene Lacroix Raymond Roy Charles Dumas Lucien Roy Jaques Richard Dion Raymond Labrecque Ray Belanger Roger Letarte Arthur Miller Theodore Caouette Norman Trottier Donald Fecteau Donald Guignard Eugene Guerin David Melancon Bernard Henry Charles Baillargeon Deering High Pendleton St. Louis Prin Albert St. Louis high-Thornton Academy Cote Lucien Gagnon Baltimore Colts Aerie Joseph Bull) Larose Robert Goudreau Pete Cantara Roger Tardif Mike Hanson Donat Morin Ralph Croteau Herman Tre

Pepperell Girls 2nd Shift Bowling Scores

Pastime Lanes hosts 10th week with Pepperell girls posting 17 18 22 team totals 830 for Lady Pepperell and 302 for team single. J Bissaillon rolls 316 in three strings while A Forcier and R Gendrond share high single 121.

Tota D. Nadeau E. Nadeau R. Lester Saco Bombers King Pins M. Guignard M Guignard Holy Name Bowling League Pastime Boston College St. Marys Notre Dame Holy Cross J. Ribaudo Catholic Order OF Foresters Aux Raccoons Eeneere R. Boissoneault R. Perrin Pepperell Lady Pepperell Lady Peppperell J. Bissaillon A. Forcier R. Gendron

Maris Heads for Biggest Yankee Salary Yet

New York AP Roger Maris plans to push for a top Yankee salary after Mantle signed for about 82 000. Maris, who hit 61 homers last season, will seek the best contract of his career in a talk with GM Roy Hamey. Mantle’s 82 000-plus deal makes him the second highest paid in Yankee history behind Joe DiMaggio and Babe Ruth figures.

NEW York Roger Maris Mickey Mantle New York Yankee Endles Maris Roy Hamey Roger Hamey Mantle Mickey Babe Ruth Yankee Joe DiMaggio Ruth

Steers Win Eighth Straight In 109 102 Victory

Kansas City Steers stretch win streak to eight with a 109 102 road victory over the Pittsburgh Rens as Western Division leaders ride 16 of 19. Connie Hawkins scores 33 for Pittsburgh. Cleveland Pipers top Chicago Majors in doubleheader.

Associated Press Kansas City Steers Pittsburgh Rens Cleveland Cleveland Pipers Chicago Majors San Francisco Los Angeles Jets Hawaii Chiefs San Francisco Saints Washington Tapers Pittsburgh Steers Connie Hawkins Rens Chicago Pipers George Yardley Los Angeles Hawaii Washington

20th Century Lanes Bowling Results Thirteen Week

Team totals show Chippers with 1740 or 1440? high marks and Alley Cats 514. D Gillis records a high single 138, with TE vessas 352 for a team total. Rockettes Untouchables Slow and others appear in standings.

TWUA Afl-Cio Girls Victor Canzano Goofers Jets Untouchables Slick Chicks the Brats Lizette Foresman Archie’ S Phil's Cafe Tailor Shop Doc’s Tavern Bruce Shoe Bull's Cafe Gosselin’s Contractors Lee'studio Tailor Shop High C. Roy Cantara Blue Jays N. Davis ST. Jean Baptist League Enee Blue Sox Red Sox White Sox A. Viger Guerin, Jr Steve Alley Cats TE Vessas D. Gillis

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