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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1962

Page

5

Thorn Sparks WVU Past Oregon State in Kentucky Tourney Opener

WVU star Rod Thorn scored 18 points and led the seventh ranked Mountaineers to a 70-65 victory over Oregon State in the opening round of the Kentucky Invitational. Duke fell to Miami Florida 71-69, Colorado lost to Arizona State 71-53, and USC beat Nebraska 58-49 as other top teams stumbled.

Associated Press Rod Thorn West Virginia Mountaineers Thorn Oregon State University of Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats Duke Miami Florida Blue Devils Colorado Arizona State Southern California Nebraska Houston Michigan Wolverines Texas A&m Louisiana State Utah Michigan State Oklahoma Purdue Kansas State Indiana

Saco Recreation Hoop Slate Listings Announced

The article details a January men’s college basketball schedule announced by hoop director David, listing matchups such as Western Auto versus Callahan, Saco-Lowell against Callahans, and multiple games across January with a second round to be announced later. It notes the Trojans hold No. 1 ranking and McKay’s defense allowing 55 points per game.

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Southern Cal Locates Rose Bowl Prep Pace

Wisconsin Badgers arrive in Los Angeles to complete Rose Bowl prep as Southern California Trojans begin eight days of practice. Coach John McKay reviews Wisconsin film and finalizes defensive plans while USC sticks with its 10-0 season pattern for the game.

LOS Angeles Wisconsin Badgers Southern California Trojans John McKay Southern California

Hawks Rally Past Lakers For 105-100 Victory

The St. Louis Hawks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 105-100 after trailing 81-74 in the final period. Coach Harry Gallatin criticized Hot Rod Hundley's showmanship in the prior loss, while Oscar Robertson led the Royals to a 129-116 win over the Chicago Zephyrs with 30 points and 20 rebounds. Wilt Chamberlain scored 52 as San Francisco beat Detroit 122-113.

Associated Press St. Louis Hawks Los Angeles Lakers National Basketball Association Lakers Hawks Los Angeles Hawk Harry Gallatin Laker Hot Rod Hundley NBA Hundley Oscar Robertson Cincinnati Royals Chicago Zephyrs Cincinnati Robertson San Francisco Detroit Pistons Detroit Wilt Chamberlain

Grass Fires In Last Gasp Biddeford Firemen Respond

Biddeford firemen were called yesterday afternoon to a grass fire off Memorial Drive on land owned by Biddeford Homes Inc. They used hand tanks and said the fire was set by a young girl. Separately, candy makers favor corn syrup to prevent large crystal formation for smoother texture.

Biddeford Memorial Drive Biddeford Homes, Inc

Wells Defeats York In Free Throw Battle

Wells High upset favored York High 69 to 56 as Wells made 21 of 38 free throws. York shot 8 of 13 from the line, costing them. Doug Fillson and Bob Alexandre led Wells with strong inside play, while York’s Twins and Twombly led scorers for York. final score with period breakdown shows Wells pulling away after a close third. York Junior Varsity beat Wells reserves 44-35 in the prelim.

Wells High School York High Wells York Warriors Doug Fillson Bob Alexandre York Wildcats Fillson Belling’ Ventas Macals Ison Iso Alexandre Sy AY Vale Twombly Frank Griffin Wells G. F Docutes Cccvesces Oo Gi Ccebidees Alexandre G. F St. Griffin Weare Magnesi McCating Bucknam EE Secotad York i Miniatti Goudouros

Bowl Season Brings Joy To Fans And Holidays Ahead

The weekend features two AFL playoff clash between Dallas Texans and Houston Oilers in Houston, NBC and ABC TV covers at 3 p.m. EST. Bluebonnet Bowl in Houston matches Missouri and Georgia Tech. Tangerine Bowl in Orlando pits Miami of Ohio against Houston. Penn State meets Florida in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville. East-West, Blue-Gray and All-American Bowls stage three all star games. New Year schedules include Rose, Sugar, Cotton and Orange Bowls with Yankee Stadium tie for Packers Giants game on Dec 30.

Associated Press Dallas Texans Houston Oilers Houston ABC Miami Orlando Fla Ohio Missouri Georgia Tech Penn State Florida Jacksonville San Francisco Montgomery Ala Tucson Ariz Green Bay Packers New York Giants Yankee Stadium Nbc-Tv New York Area West Texas States Ohio University el Paso Tex

Hockey Results Friday Schedule Noted

The page lists hockey matchups with no Friday games. Chicago visits Montreal while New York plays Toronto. Sunday fixtures include Montreal at Detroit and Toronto at Boston with Chicago at New York. Monday has no games scheduled.

Associated Press Chicago Montreal New York Toronto Detroit Boston

Biddeford Rally Tops Cheverus In Expo Nightcap

Biddeford High rallied from a 13 point halftime deficit to defeat Cheverus 62 57 in the Portland Expo doubleheader opener. Ken Chenard led Biddeford with 22 points while guard duo Red Bineau and Paul Twomey sparked the surge in the second half. St Louis edged Portland 49 46 in the nightcap as Baillargeon made a decisive solo play sealing the win for Biddeford’s all around team effort.

Biddeford High Cheverus High Portland Twomey Eddie Mansing Chenard Tom O'Brien Tigers Biddeford Cheverus Stags Bob Bourque Bineau Art Descoteaux Jeff Bannister Manning St. Louis Portland Exposition Building Charley Baillargeon Eagles Baillargeon Steve Dinsmore Ted Caouette Dinsmore Barry Zimmerman Bulldogs Dick Agreste Bob Cote Norm Labbe Biddeford Eagles G. F Reos Derkake Dutremble Caouette

Oilers favored as AFL title game nears Texans

Houston headlines AFL final as Hank Stram and Dallas Texans visit the Oilers for a championship game. Both clubs posted 11-3 records and lead league in offense or defense, with Houston strong on defense at 282 yards allowed and Dallas potent with 347 yards per game allowed. Burford and Wharton listed with injuries as final preparations proceed.

Houston, Tex Hank Stram Dallas Texans Houston Houston Oilers Oilers Texans Dallas Stram

Twin City title bout opens as Saucier faces Beaulieu

Tonight at Pastime lanes the Twin City title match pits champion Don Saucier against challenger Le Beaulieu. Beaulieu, a strong, consistent bowler averaging 110 in the New Hampshire Footwear League, could upset the champ as the 5 PM start looms.

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Foley Faces Tough Path To Celtics Varsity Tonight

Foley arrives after Coast Guard duty and faces tough odds to crack the Celtics as a rookie in a rough stretch. Boston, 21-8 underperforming, hosts New York while Detroit and Chicago meet in the Garden doubleheader. Coach Red Auerbach may limit playing time while Tom Heinsohn battles a knee issue. The team braces for a nine-game road swing in four days after San Francisco. Tom Gola’s arrival with Richie Guerin boosts the Knicks as they balance front and backcourt roles.

Boston Jack Foley Boston Celtics National Basketball Association New York Detroit Chicago Celtics Holy Cross Red Auerbach Frank Ramsey Tommy Heinsohn Auerbach San Francisco New York Knicks Tom Gola Kenny Sears Willie Naulls Gola Eddie Donovan Richie Guerin

Fights Last Night in Cleveland and Tokyo

Johnny Biz zarro from Erie outpointed Neto Villariael of Mexico City in a 10 round lightweight bout. Akira Oguchi of Japan outpointed Remy Campos of the Philippines in a 10 round lightweight match.

Associated Press Cleveland Johnny Bizzarro Erie Neto Villariael Mexico City Tokyo Akira Oguchi Japan Remy Campos Philippines

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