Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Biddeford Saco Journal in Biddeford, Maine

We have 914,015 pages in Maine

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1959

Page

5

Celtics Stretch Win Streak To 13 With Pistons Victory

Boston routed Detroit 156 to 104 to extend their winning run to 13 games and push toward the top NBA consecutive victories mark. K C Jones and Tom Heinsohn led with early bursts while Bailey Howell scored 25 for Detroit. The Knicks beat Cincinnati 127 119 in the other game as Charlie Tyra and Jack George fueled the rally.

Boston Celtics Celtics Detroit Pistons NBA Washington Capitols Troit New York Knickerbockers Cincinnati Royals Pistons K.C. Jones Tom Heinsohn Bill Sharman Bailey Howell Detroit New York

Dandy Duel Forecast For Pro Football Title Clash

New York Giants quarterback Charley Conerly faces the Baltimore Colts defense in a Sun title game at Baltimore. Giants receiver Kyle Rote praises Conerly while noting Colts cornerbacks and linebackers who have recorded many interceptions.

NEW York Baltimore New York Giants Charley Conerly Baltimore Colts Colts NFL Conerly Giants Kyle Rote Charley

Bearcats win sixth straight led by Oscar Robertson

Cincinnati, rated No. 1, beat Bradley 86 71 as Oscar Robertson poured in 42 points after a 24 point second half. Bobby Joe Mason led Bradley with 21. Other AP top ten winners include Ohio State over Brigham Young and Indiana beating Butler. Notre Dame faces Indiana in the finale.

Associated Press Cincinnati Bearcats Oscar Robertson Bradley Braves Robertson Oscar Bobby Joe Mason Ohio State Buckeyes Utah Brigham Young St. Louis Kansas Georgia Tech Texas Tech Indiana Butler Indianapolis

Inter-mural Cage Loop Has Three-Way Tie

The article reports a three way tie in the TA inter-mural basketball loop. It cites standings, key players, and teams including Jarrin’ Jimmy Brown named to the AP all pro team with Browns and Colts dominating the selections.

All Pro Team Picks Center Guards Jones Smith

Writers select the All Pro Team featuring center Stan Jones of the Bears and guard Jim Ray Smith of the Browns. The defense includes Gino Marchetti and Andy Robustelli at ends, Lipscomb Nomellini at tackles, Bill George, Joe Schmidt, and a strong backfield with Patton Nelson Butler Woodson.

Stan Jones Bears Jim Ray Smith Browns Huff Gino Marchetti Baltimore Andy Robustelli New York Gene Big Daddy) Lipscomb Man Mountain San

Saco Cage Loop Slated Roll-Off For Twin City Ladies Crown

The Twin-City Ladies challenge rolloff will be held at the 20th Century Lanes Tuesday at 7 PM to crown a new champion. Twenty or more bowlers are expected, led by current holder Mrs. Margaret Edgecomb of Saco, with 20 entrants listed including Madeleine Adams Pauline Thibault and others.

Diane LeBlanc Beatrice Pothier Beverly Lacy Pauline Lavigne Pat Shorey Shirley Thompson Nancy Lessard Claire Lantagne Donna Ross Dorothy Lessard Shirley Myers Brenda Stackpole Gabrielle Jacques Joan Fecteau Claudette Parent Nick Gillis

Three Teams Lead Local Biddeford League Start

Roy and Perreault toppled East End 40 to 33. Triple Cola defeated Dutremble's 41 to 34. Prescott Sheet Metal beat the Biddeford Faculty 36 to 1 at Biddeford High School gym.

Roy Perreault Triple Cola Prescott Sheet Metal Biddeford Dutremble’s

Rodriguez Faces Hart in 10 Round Showdown for Title Shot

Luis Rodriguez the Cuban welterweight ranked No. 2 meets No. 3 Garnet Hart in a Miami Beach Auditorium main event. A Rodriguez win positions him for a world title bout if Don Jordan defends within six months. Promoter Chris Dundee offers $50,000 for a winner bout with Jordan, but no reply.

Miami Beach Fla Luis Rodriguez Camaguey Cuba Garnet Sugar) Hart Rodriguez Don Jordan Jordan Chris Dundee Don Knesseth Dundee ABC Isaac Logart Larry Baker Ruchelf Stitch Charley Scott Hart Logart Willie Johnson

Hockey Results and Schedule Snapshots

National Hockey League results show no games on Tuesday with AP notes. The schedule lists Chicago at New York on Wednesday and a Thursday slate with matchups to be announced.

National Basketball Assn Associated Press Boston Detroit New York Cincinnati National Hockey League The Chicago

Kit Lefebvre Captures Trade League Roll Off

Devon market team bowler Kit Lefebvre won the Trade League Christmas handicap roll off at 20th Century lanes with a 465 total on 40 pins handicap. Caswell Kelly of Chevrolet Body Shop took second with 487 for four strings. Richard Rocray and Maurice Lamontagne tied for third at 435. High score went to John Nadeau of Sam's Place with 113. Ray Tardif earned the second high single with 106 in the 14-bowler event.

Kit Lefebvre Devon Lefebvre Caswell Kelly Chevrolet Richard Rocray Castle Maurice Lamontagne Pepsi-Cola

Fenway Park Not Open For Football

Boston Red Sox manager Dick O Connell said Fenway Park will not be rented to a professional football team. Billy Sullivan led the Boston AFL franchise and hoped to negotiate with Fenway Park owner Tom Yawkey for use of the field.

Yawkey Sullivan Harvard Stadium Boston Boston Red Sox Fenway Park Fenway Dick O'Connell Billy Sullivan Tom Yawkey

Colby Back Chosen For Swede Nelson Award

George Roden of West New York New Jersey wins the 1959 Swede Nelson Sportsmanship Award from the Gridiron Club of Boston for shielding a teammate in an Oct. 3 game against Williams. The Colby College halfback’s selfless act cost him his football career, and he will receive the trophy at a January 9 banquet.

Boston Colby College Maine Nelson George Roden West New York N.J Gridiron Club of Nils V. Nelson Harvard Roden Bob Clifford Colby Williams Hallback

Also Mentioned on This Page

Darby O’gill and the Little People Disney Me Hudson Tony Randall Tama Ritter ARWIN Wick Adams Marcel Dalio Julia Meade Universal International Eead Comeryfem Ope Lange Stephen Boyd Lady Parker Wartha Hyver Diane Baker Brian Aherne Robert Evans Showtime Metro Ao Oe Mayer NEW Artan the APE Man Denny Miller Tarzan Cesare Canova Joanna Barnes Robert Douglas City Theatre Mamie van Doren Maggie Hayes Gigi Perreau MGM Mel Torme Ray Anthony Paul Anka Rote Ray Brown Andy Nelson Milt Davis Carl Taseff Dick Syzmanski Bill Pellington Don Shinnick Tigers Notre Dame Purdue Mike Garney Irish Terry Dischinger Boilermakers Freeport Falcons Connecticut Dick Morse Kentucky Temple Arting Uette Stanford Arnold Jim Call Clara Paul Leavitt Call Fordham Pittsburgh Freeport Center Oklahoma City TCU Iowa Loyola Mississippi Boudreau Morisette Tennessee Tech Leavitt Gagne Biddeford Paris Bob Nordmann Jame Nordmann Hess Cis Jayhawks Thompson Norm Ruel Chenard Hoosiers Chena Aie Werner Ken Penninton Chretien Walt Bellamy Frank Radovich Bryant Lg . Sehen Freeport Jayvees Eee Eweeeeeun Ken Gobeil Billy Oakes Roy & Perreault East End Club Fileurant P. Spencer S. Morse Mygatt Seer G. F. P. Foster If Eee Bélanger Ceee Nenee Thornton Inter-Mural Fournier Beaudette E Sterner Labont Clark Rg Eerstoe Vanasse Farley Desjardins Bernier Ween L Pet Provost Lakers Gaudette Warriors Areeerene Knicks Cer Eeene Freeport Seeeen Rntremble Senor Hawks Costello Jack Spennicks Hanson Visdie Pki P. Woodworth Ectenne Duross Watson Terete Enne Harriman Snow Jalbert Tree Beeen Falvey Clarke Merchant's Teague Laliberte M. Chretien Cote D. Howard Gobeil Camire Aiken O'Brien Woodman Isa Johnson Seeeee Lachanee Kochis Serene ‘Ouellette Lamontagne Jeridhwee Fe Sullivan Burns Perenneere ‘Foster Cyr Paul G. F Pinard Moavoe Ois Escevacsesses Descoteaux Ics Bissonnette Mullins Suas Dasitaser McKenna Drouin Judge C. Howard Sheen Berthiaume If Lehoux Mailman Rf Steer Ashnault Conroy Tenon Tsomides Paquin Guay C. Kelley R. Mailman Charland Taser Vis Sicard Ani Cote Gil Chretien Atwater Ee Adams L Remar Marines Rg Aeee Ween Mercier Lg A Plourde Rocray Martin Pee Palmitessa Fee C. Boutet Libby Bartlett Soren Berry Watson Vadnais A. Smart Dusseault Pete Couture Wee Teeta Landry Morin Ruel G Levine Leblanc Doyon Spaulding Boucher Nadeau Pee Dumnot Carter Lane L. Poirier Eerae Braley Palmitessa Sands Arene Tingley Jarrin Jimmy Brown NFL Writers Today Cleveland Browns Ray Berry Sam Huff Cleveland San Francisco Chicago Bears Los Angeles Green Bay Pittsburgh Brown Johnny Unitas Lennie Moore Frank Gifford del Shofner Jim Parker Rosey Brown Jim Ringo Twin City Ladies Saco Thornton Academy North Saco Rams William Pawlikowski Rams Pawlikowski Thornon Pavlikowski Ken Perry al Searway Dick Beaumont Gordon Pendleton Rene Roy Brian Flynn Mike Karavetsos Bob Kang Bill Pavlikowski Dick Grant Fred Martin al Martin Tony Tsomides Tom Bryant Art Tardif Roger Spaulding Jim Berry Wells Gene Beaumont Ray Ouellette Hogan Ouellette Hayes Arsenault Bridges Adams Old Orchard Beach Jayvees Old Orchard Beach G. F. Jordan Peer Wells Treet Eweeene Day Weer Geaumont Eee Regan Lg Stones A Dowd F. P Strew C. K. Burns Goodale Cole R. Goodale Tromp C. K. Burns Quintet Colby Back
Search Courier

Search the Biddeford Saco Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Biddeford Saco Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication