Arundel Speedway Sold to Ridlon Owner of Four Tracks
The Arundel Speedway was sold last week to Oscar Ridlon, who runs The Pines Speedway in Groveland Mass The Motor Dome in Manchester N H and Hudson Speedway in Hudson Pa Ridlon brings 25 years in auto racing and is expected to improve the track with strong events next year Cliff Parker built and operated the track for one season with limited experience and a rough summer Also mentioned are local athletes Mike Elliott and Mark Bancroft showing football and soccer prowess at New Hampton and Hebron Academy respectively.
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Thornton Lassies Over Bonny Eagle In Narrow Win
Thornton Academy girls defeated Bonny Eagle Scots 39 to 28 at Thornton gym. Fatty Coburn led Thornton with 14 points, Sue Lamb 10, Elise Shevenell 10, while Bonny Lewis scored 14 for Bonny Eagle. Jayvees won 30 to 11 with Linda Crosby 13, Gail Chadbourne 8, Sue Hunt 6, Margie Cote and Freddie Shevenell 2.
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NBA Friday results and upcoming schedule
The Associated Press reports NBA results: Cincinnati 111 over Los Angeles 107. Detroit 114 over St. Louis 108. San Francisco 117 over Philadelphia 111. Upcoming games include Cincinnati at New York and Detroit at Baltimore. Philadelphia at Los Angeles, Boston at St. Louis. Sunday's Philadelphia at San Francisco. Monday New York at Los Angeles.
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Thornton Academy Falls to Deering in Portland Basketbal
In front of 1,400 fans at the Portland Expo, Deering High defeated Thornton Academy 75-56. Rick DeWaters scored 16 points in the final period to spark the Rams, who improved to 3-0 after beating an opening loss to Biddeford. Bob Polackwich led Thornton with 20 points, while Ken Pike added 13 and Don Caouette 10 as Deering built a double-digit lead by halftime and held on.
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St Louis Frosh Romp Past Bonny Eagle in rout
Ron Cote scored 31 points to lift St. Louis Frosh to a 65 to 28 win over Bonny Eagle freshmen. Bonny Eagle led early 16 to 4 but the St. Louis squad pulled away, with Hullit scoring 16 for the losers as the Frosh built a steady advantage through the game.
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Indoor Football Indoors Signals New Bowl Trend
West Virginia coach Gene Corum aimed to set a 60 degree comfort for the Liberty Bowl indoors at Atlantic City Convention Hall ahead of today’s post season clash with Utah. The indoor game joins a possible Bluebonnet Bowl indoor move in Houston as sub freeZing weather prompts venues to consider domed stadiums. Michigan and all star teams also faced chilly workouts as teams adapt to cold conditions and indoor practice venues.
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Boston College Wins On Desperation Shot
Boston College fans witnessed a dramatic finish as John Austin hit a 35 foot desperation jumper at the buzzer to lift the Eagles 86-85 over Wisconsin in the opening round of the Milwaukee holiday classic. Gail Goodrich led UCLA with 21 as they beat Marquette to reach the final, while Kentucky Illinois and others posted wins in holiday tournaments. Piedmont College of Demorest, Ga ended a 47 game losing streak with an 84-61 win over Charleston Southern.
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Kennebunk Rams defeat Sanford in home opener
Kennebunk High Rams beat Sanford 67 to 52 to spoil the Redskins home opener. Sanford led 17 to 12 after the first period, but Kennebunk tied by halftime and pulled away in the second half with balanced scoring from four starters. Sherm Seanard led Kennebunk with 15 points including 8 in the final period. Steve Morin top-scored for Sanford with 26.
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Bissonette Retains Twin City Lane Lid Title
Gerry Bissonette defends the Twin City crown by beating Elwin Johnson by seven pins at Pastime Bowling Center. Bissonette led by 82 pins after the first 10 strings and posted 1,157 total to Johnson 1,150. Roy Perry set to challenge the champion next.
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Holiday Lane Rolloff Slated At 20th Century
The Merchant's men's bowling league will hold its annual Christmas handicap rolloff at 20th Century Lanes Biddeford Monday at 8:30 PM with about 25 bowlers. The event, named the Beat Jerry Forcier handicap rolloff, features top players including Forcier who leads with a 121 average though ineligible for prizes.
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Seagulls Rout Wells Warriors 91 to 48 in NYS tilt
Old Orchard Beach Seagulls defeated Wells High 91 48 in a Southern York League game. Gagne and Saucier sparked a 31 point third period surge, with Caldwell and McVicar adding assists as Wells struggled after a 18 14 first period and 44 33 halftime.
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Tiger Yearlings Triumph Over Thornton Academy
Biddeford Frosh defeated Thornton Academy Frosh 49 to 34 at Thornton. Mark Harriman led Biddeford with 17 points, Roger Beaulieu added 16, Ken Grace topped Thornton with 14. Tigers built a solid first-half lead as officials Sheehan and Gardiner watched. Time: 4-8's.
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Robertson 56 Points Lifts Royals Over Lakers 111 107
Oscar Robertson scored a career high 56 points to lead Cincinnati to a 111 107 victory over Los Angeles. Reggie Harding did not play for Detroit as his teammates defeated St. Louis 114 108 after Harding overslept and a pair of fines totaling 500 dollars were levied for missing a flight.
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Pro Bowl Coaches Named From Shula and Collier
Don Shula of the Baltimore Colts and Blanton Collier of the Cleveland Browns were chosen to coach the Western and Eastern Pro Bowl teams respectively. Shula, NFL Coach of the Year, leads the Western champions while Collier heads the Eastern champions. Both will coach in Los Angeles with team rosters reporting four weeks after the NFL title game.
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Pistons hold off Hawks late in tight NBA clash
Detroit led from the start as Coach Dave DeBusschere and Ray Scott each scored 24 points to pace a 88-82 edge after three quarters. The Hawks closed to within two before Detroit sealed the win with free throws and a field goal. In other action, San Francisco beat Philadelphia 117-111 as Wilt Chamberlain poured in 41 and Nate Thurmond limited Lucious Jackson to seven while Guy Rodgers iced it with four late free throws.
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