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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1959

Page

5

Utah Rolls To Fifth Straight Win

The Utah Utes, led by coach Jack Gardner, extended their win streak to five with an 83 to 69 victory over Washington State. The team is averaging about 93 points per game during the stretch, ranking among the nation’s top-scoring majors and benefitting from Gardner’s mobile big center, a key addition since his 1953 move from as State to Utah.

Jack Gardner Utah Utes Washington State Wichita Los Angeles State Newxico State Gardner As State

Beamish Foot Hills star leads in busy college hoops night

A crowded slate featured DePaul extending to six straight with a 77-54 win over Ohio. Missouri, Michigan State, and Texas A M improved to undefeated marks with decisive wins. Dayton ended Drake’s streak as Butler and Niagara produced a thrilling 81-80 finish. Ed Cuffe fueled Harvard past Tufts, Princeton topped Rutgers, and Tennessee beat South Carolina.

Skyline Los Angeles Billy Foothills Butler Niagara DePaul Ohio U Howie Carl Missouri Rice Michigan State Nebraska Horace Walker Texas A&m Houston Dayton Frank Case Drake Jack Junior Georgetown Harvard Ed Cuffe Tufts Larry Brennan Princeton Rutgers Tennessee South Carolina

Canadiens rout Maple Leafs as brawl results in penalties

Montreal crushed Toronto 8-2 to end a six game winless streak while Detroit edged Chicago 3-2 to extend its unbeaten run to six. In Montreal, a second period brawl drew 24 penalties, with 10 from that period alone, including major calls on Horton and Beliveau.

Associated Press Belam Montreal Eddie Powers Canadiens Toronto Maple Leafs Detroit Red Wings Chicago Black Hawks Skein Billy Harris Toronto Jean-Guy Talbot Johnny Wilson Allan Stanley Leafs Chicago Wings

Christmas Lane Roll-Off At Pastime Alley

A Monday roll-off at Pastime lanes invites league bowlers under 100 average to compete on a five-string route with prizes from regular awards plus a Christmas dinner basket donated by the Pastime. Entries close at the event start time with participation already promised from HWAA CIO National Merc Holy Name American Men Pepp Maintenance and New England Mercantile leagues.

Hwaa-Cio National Merc Holy Name American Men Pepp Maintenance New England Mercantile Leagues P. m

Red Knights Beat New England College for Fourth Win

St. Francis College with John Murphy scoring 27 points and Hank Rojas adding 26 led a 75 to 56 victory at Henniker New Hampshire over New England College. Murphy scored 18 of his points in the first half to build a 39 24 lead. Ouellette added 13 for the Red Knights and Schumacher led New England with 19 points.

John Murphy Hank Rojas St. Francis College Henniker N. H New England College Murphy Red Knights New England Rojas Ouellette Schumacher St. Francis Ee Murphy Quehlette Kconome Ccces Ee Es Gumbs Cbaxeusss N. E. College Flanagan

Christmas Roll Off At Century Lanes Sets Entry Rules

The 20th Century lanes Holiday Roll Off event is set for Monday evening at 8. Bowlers must have an average not exceeding 106 to qualify. Nick Gillis invites Twin City league bowlers to enter, with prize support for top finishers and outstanding achievements by Century Lanes members. The entry list includes Paul Demers Ray Ouellette Larry Watson Jack Hevey and others, with the list staying open until rolloff time.

Nick Gillis Paul Demers Ray Ouellette Larry Watson Jack Hevey Roger Cantara Pete Cantara Gerry Bissonnette Roger Tardif Phil Adams Tiny Frechette Norm Laliberte Bob Lamontagne Ray Gendron al Therrien Pete Caissie Bert Godbout Bob Nolette Steve F

Celtics Extend 10-Game Winning Streak Over Knicks

The Boston Celtics beat the New York Knicks 137 126 to stretch their run to ten straight wins as Tommy Heinsohn and Bob Cousy led with 32 and 31 points respectively while Richie Guerin scored 42 for New York. Boston moved to 23 4 in 27 starts and opened a five game gap atop the Eastern division. the 1946 47 Washington Caps held the previous mark of 17 straight.

Associated Press Boston Celtics National Basketball Assn Celts New York Knicks Boston Philadelphia Washington Caps Basketball Assn. of America NBA Tommy Heinsohn Bob Cousy Knicks Heinsohn Cousy New York Richie Gerin

Joe Brown Weighs Title Fight Offers in Houston

Lightweight champion Joe Brown has two $100,000 offers under consideration after injuring his right hand in a nontitle bout with Joe Parks in New Orleans last week. His manager LuViscusi says Brown seeks rest before deciding, with options involving Ramundo Torres of Mexico or Mauro Vasquez of Mexico in Los Angeles.

Houston Tex Joe Brown Lou Viscusi Brown Joe Parks New Orleans George Parnassus Los Angeles Ramundo Torres Mexico Ron Waller Mauro Vasquez

Basketball Scores and Schedule From NBA As AP Reports

The Associated Press lists Thursday results with Boston defeating New York 137 to 126. Friday has no games on the schedule while Saturday features York at Boston in the afternoon and Minneapolis at Cincinnati Syracuse at Detroit Philadelphia at St. Louis.

National Basketball Association Associated Press Boston New York York Minneapolis Cincinnati Syracuse Detroit Philadelphia St. Louis National Hockey League THE Montreal Toronto Chicago

Montreal Dominates Toronto In 8-2 NHL Victory

Montreal routed Toronto 8 to 2 in Thursday NHL play. Detroit defeated Chicago 3-2 while New York and Montreal did not play. Detroit hosted Toronto with no listed result.

Bowl Games Set For Saturday, Scott Seeks Jordan Title

Charley Scott, 23, 24-9 with 13 KOs, seeks a welterweight title shot against Don Jordan after a seventh straight win. Paret, 28-6-2 with 8 KOs, faces Scott at Madison Square Garden in a 10 round TV bout. Also Saturday, Liberty, Bluebonnet, and Holiday bowls air with Alabama, Penn State, Clemson, TCU, and Texas A&I featured in post season action.

New York Charley ‘Scott Don Jordan Benn Kid) Paret Cuba Madison Square Garden Scott Paret Jordan Frederico Thompson Argentina Buenos Aires Philadelphia Herman Taylor NBA Ike Logart Ralph Dupas Sugar Hart Hart Ceban Liberty Bluebonnet Alabama Penn State Clemson Texas Christian Houston Lenoir Rhyne North Carolina Texas A&i St. Petersburg Fla CBS TCU Associated Press National Assn. of Intercollegiate Richie Lucas Crimson Tide Nittany Lions Cohampion Rice Stadium Southern Connecticut Hillsdale Mich al Langield

Williams Claims Bosox Salary Was $60 000

Ted Williams testified in Miami court that his 1959 salary from the Boston Red Sox was only 60 000 after deductions from 100 000. He said his total income from all sources was 83 000 and questioned future play due to age and injuries. Red Sox GM Bucky Harris implied Williams knew his pay. Harris said a 1960 contract would be offered. The hearing concerned child support for Williams daughter. Williams defended the current bills against a higher monthly rate.

Miami Fla Boston Red Sox Ted Williams Sox Miami Herald Red Sox Bucky Harris Williams Harris Doris Tridico

Fights Last Night Wrapped in Welter Weights

A boxing brief lists welterweight results from cities including Los Angeles and Philadelphia. Alvaro Gutierrez of Mexico City stopped Jiro Sawada of Japan in a nine round bout, while Mel Middleton of Philadelphia beat Jimmy Arthur in eight rounds. Boswell St Louis Trinidad stopped Ron Richardson in London.

Associated Press Los Angeles Alvaro Gutierrez Mexico City Jiro Sawada Japan Philadelphia Mel Middleton Jimmy Arthur London England Boswell St. Louis Trinidad Ron Richardson

Christmas Food Basket Drive Discussed at Bishop Fenwick Council

At a Knights of Columbus Bishop Fenwick Council meeting donations for Christmas food baskets were added to an auxiliary basket. Members yet to donate were asked to contact a council officer. January February Sx Point program projects were reviewed and a Wednesday meeting was set to finalize distribution details. Prayers were offered by Rev.

Bishop Fenwick Council Knights of Columbus

Christmas Tree Warning From State Police

State police warn of a new Maine law requiring written landowner permission to cut Christmas trees on private property. Violations carry court action. Interstate monitoring continues as officers enforce the law and seize trees without proper authorization.

Maine

Lane's Richest Singles Tourney Opens Saturday

CHICAGO AP The 296000 Petersen classic bowling singles tournament begins Saturday with a record 11840 entrants, including 500 women, across 16 lanes in scratch eight game format. First prize 25000, but a winner can earn up to 44285 with multiple prizes. past meets produced 77964 bowlers sharing 1934316. Participants come from 46 states and Canada.

Lane Chicago Don Bartz Milwaukee States Canada

Westbrook Vote Inspection Set

Westbrook schedules a Monday ballot inspection after requests by four Republicans and two Democrats following Monday city election results. Inspections filed before yesterday's deadline cover the offices of mayor Robert B. Littlefield ward clerk Marjorie R. McAloney warden Clinton F. Jones alderman at large John R. Kennedy city clerk Luther A. Small and alderman at large Fred C. Haskell.

Westbrook Robert B. Littlefield Marjorie R. McAloney Clinton F. Jones John R. Kennedy Luther A. Small Fred C. Haskell

Raoul Fecteau Meeting Led by Grand Knight Mazeiko

The meeting was conducted by Grand Knight John Mazeiko with Raoul Fecteau in attendance, reflecting local council proceedings and leadership involvement.

Raoul Fecteau John Mazeiko

Christmas Assembly At School Ends Year With Gift Exchange

The student body presented gifts to classroom teachers and parish clergy. Gifts were given to Msgr Aime Giguere and the parish curates. The pastor delivered a Christmas message and blessings. Rev Sister St Oliver, the school principal, announced classes resume January 4.

Ings Msgr Aime Giguere Sister St. Oliver

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