Eight Top Teams Listed For Downeast Classic
Bangor reports the Downeast Classic opens December 28 with Rhode Island vs Colby in a balanced field. Maine defends its title as Harvard, Cornell, Bowdoin, Bates, Boston University, and others vie for trophies in a 7,000 seat Bangor Municipal Auditorium tourney.
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Bangor
University of Maine
Rhode Island
Colby
Harvard
Bates
Cornell
Bowdoin
Maine
Boston University
Bangor Daily News Charities, Inc
St. Michael's College
Brunswick
Terriers
Bangor Municipal Auditorium
Maine to Cut Seven Biologists From Inland Fisheries Staff
Commissioner Roland H Cobb announces seven layoffs among the 27 employees in Maine's Department of Inland Fisheries and Game. Federal funds totaling about 213 thousand dollars will be redirected from personnel to land acquisition and other program needs, prompting debate among sportsmen who value biologists for hunting and fishing improvements.
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Roland H. Cobb
Department of Inland Fisheries and Game
Fish and Game
Cobb
Maine
Perkins Brothers Boxing Duo Recalled From Earlier Era
George and Frank Perkins, renowned boxing brothers active before World War II, are highlighted as notable past fighters. The note invites readers to suggest other overlooked figures from that era for inclusion.
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Perkins
George
Frank
Boxing memories and hockey recollections from Portland fans
A reader recalls boxing tales from the Expo ring with Jules Zachow and Laddie Lee, including a quirky corner rule and a telephone burst during a bout. The piece also recalls outdoor hockey memories, notably St Andre’s 1940 win over Westbrook Indies, with Captain Belmon Casavant scoring both goals.
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St. Andre
Westbrook Indies
Belmont Casavant
Westbrook
Bel Casavant
City Basketball League Opens 1960 61 Season
Six teams in the Biddeford City league begin the 1960 61 season Monday at the BHS gym with practice games. The 6 30 p m opener matches Prescott Metalshop against Elm Laundry, followed by Triple Cola versus Dutremble Brothers and Roy and Pereault Oilers versus White Star Laundry. Doors open at 6.
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Biddeford City Basketball League
BHS
Prescott Metalshop
Elm Laundry
Triple Cola
Dutremble Brothers
Roy and
Perreault
White Star Laundry
Bruins Face Rough Weekend In Toronto Series
Bruins arrive in top shape as they open a tough weekend against the Maple Leafs who are badly battered with five regulars out and Allen Stanley playing with a broken jaw. Toronto halted Montreal 4-2, while Boston aims to strike back after a quiet start and plans a move. Bruins then return to Boston to face Montreal Canadiens at the Garden.
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Toronto
Boston Bruins
Maple Leafs
Allen Stanley
Montreal
Bruins
Milt Schmidt
Boston
George Armstrong
Dick Duff
Carl Brewer
Ron Stewart
Larry Regan
Boston Garden
Canadiens
Loafing Fine Spurs Lovellette To 24 Points
The Hawks fined Clyde Lovellette 75 dollars for loafing in a game with Los Angeles. He responded as St Louis, then leading the Western Division, beat Philadelphia 112 to 97 as Lovellette scored 24. Detroit topped New York 108 to 104. Oscar Robertson and Jack Twyman boosted Cincinnati 130 to 116 over Los Angeles.
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Associated Press
Paul Seymour
St. Louis Hawks
Syracuse
Hawks
Clyde Lovellette
Los A
Celes
Lovellette
St. Louis
National Basketball Association
Philadelphia
Detroit
New York Kucks
Detroit Pistons
Oscarobertson
Jack Twyman
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
Packers Favored To Cup Title In NFL Week Finale
Green Bay enters as a 10 point favorite vs the Rams in Los Angeles aiming to clinch the Western Conference title with at least a tie. A Packers loss could alter playoff paths, while Lions Browns Eagles Colts Cardinals and others vie for position in a pivotal final weekend. Lions edge in splits may secure Miami bid. Hornung leads scoring race amid a crowded individual crown race.
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Rams
Los Angeles
Packers
Eagles
Philadelphia
NFL
Baltimore
San Francisco
Chicago
Detroit
Lions
Miami
Cleveland
New York
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Washington
49Ers
Colts
Browns
Cardinals
Paul Hornung
Jimmy Brown
Milt Plum
Raymond Berry
Interleague trades slow as season ends with Shantz deal
The second annual interleague trading period closed with only 10 transactions involving 23 players. Washington sent veteran left-hander Bobby Shantz to the Pirates for three minor leaguers, while the Dodgers moved Danny McDevitt to the Yankees for a $20,000 waiver price.
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Washington Club
Bobby Shantz
Pittsburgh Pirates
Harvey Kuenn
Cleveland Indians
San Francisco Giants
Johnny Antonelli
Willie Kirkland
Detroit
Frank Bolling
Milwaukee
Bill Bruton
Chuck Cottier
Terry
Celtics Back On Top Entertain Lakers Tonight
The Boston Celtics, first in the Eastern Division, host the Los Angeles Lakers in a pivotal NBA game. Boston sits at 18-9, while Philadelphia trails at 19-10 after St. Louis beat them. Coach Red Auerbach uses a tough two hour practice and plans to rotate players to counter Elgin Baylor, who averages about 35 points per game.
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Boston
Boston Celtics
Los Angeles Lakers
Celtics
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Red Auerbach
Syracuse
Auerbach
Jim Loscutoff
Gene Conley
Satch Sanders
Frank Ramsey
Lakers
Elgin Baylor
Baylor
Lexington
Ramsey
Jack Cook
Billment
Snarman
Gratz Park
K. C. Jones
Tney
Amittee
City Commission
Cook
Mingo Blanda Scoring Race Draws AFL Eye
AFL final regular season tests spotlight the scoring duel between Gene Mingo of Denver and George Blanda of Houston. Houston and Los Angeles have clinched divisional titles. the Denver Oakland game could crown Mingo, who sits at 119 points, as league leader. Blanda trails with 102 points and 42 conversions as Sunday matchups unfold across the league.
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Associated Press
American Football League
Gene Mingo
Denver
Houston
George Blanda
Los Angeles
AFL
Mingo
Blanda
Chicago Bear
Boston Patriots
New York
Titans
Chargers
Buffalo
Dallas
Paul Lowe
Abner Haynes
Lowe
Title Shot Is Winner's Prize In Garden Bout
New York Madison Square Garden hosts a 10 round welterweight bout between Cuban Luis Rodriguez and Emile Griffith of the Virgin Islands born New Yorker. The winner earns a shot at Benny Parret's title with potential next year match. Rodriguez is 33-0 with two no contests. Griffith 21-2 with seven knockouts. Scoring uses rounds two judges and a referee with a supplementary point system on even rounds.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Luis Rodriguez
Cuba
Emile Griffith
Virgin Island
Griffith
Beach Lassies Sweep Thornton in double header at Beach
Old Orchard Beach girls defeated Thornton Academy 40 to 29 as the varsity built an 18-15 halftime lead and extended it to 33-22 after three periods while Dale Armstrong scored 16 and Linda Gillis 14 for the winners. Barbara Warren added 14 for Thornton, with Judy Utman and Joan Bergeron each scoring 12 for a share of honors in the jayvee, which went to overtime 28-24.
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Old Orchard Beac Seagulls
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Old Orchard
Biddeford
Tommy Wells
Johnny Perreault
Roger Ouellette
Wells Wells
Provost
Paul Chenard
Oakes
Perreault
Leo Binan
Conkin
Harrison
Ene
Bissel
II ‘Chenard
If Eeeeer
Dutremble
Eter
Dansereau
Goodwin
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Ouellette
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Potter
Seeeeer
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Peacock
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Chenard
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Acton
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Ree 'Cook
Seeee
Horne
Ruze
Oreer Grover
Old Orchard Beach Girls
Thornton Academy
Varsity
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Saco Girls
Thornton
Beach
Dale Armstrong
Linda Gillis
Barbara Warren
Judy Utman
Joan Bergeron
Rifle Load Rate and Range Mentioned
A historical note states that the muzzle loading rifle could be loaded at about three times a minute, with a maximum effective range around 1,000 yards, indicating rapid fire capability and long reach for its era.
Bobo Seeks Name Change From Jeers in Court
Elliot H. Bobo 19 of Oakland asked Alameda Superior Court on Friday for permission to change his name to James Richard Elliott. He said he was tired of being kidded about his surname and challenged anyone who mocks him.
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Oakland
Calif
Elliot H. Bobo
Bobo
Alameda Superior Court
James Richard Elliott
Red Sox Fail to Land NL Shortstop In Deadline
Boston remains in need of a veteran shortstop after the inter league trading deadline passed with the Red Sox unable to strike a deal. Manager Mike Higgins said teams in the National League wanted more than Boston could offer, and no trade would be worth wrecking the club.
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Braves
Cincinnati Reds
Chicago White Sox
Milwaukee
Juan Pizarro
Joey Jay
Reds
Roy McMillan
Jay
Pizarro
Cal McLish
White Sox
Gene Freese
Gene Coney
Boston Red Sox
Frank Sullivan
Philadelhian Phillies
Boston
Mike Higgins
Dallas
Pittsburgh
Higgins
Pro Basketball Results Roundup
Friday results show St. Louis 112 over Philadelphia 107 and New York 108 over Detroit 104. Cincinnati defeated Los Angeles 130 to 116. Saturday fixtures include Los Angeles visiting Boston and New York at St. Louis. Sunday schedule lists St. Louis at Syracuse and Philadelphia at Cincinnati.
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Associated Press
New York
Montreal
Boston
Toronto
Detroit
Chicago
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
Syracuse
Cincinnedi
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