College hoops chaos as 112 teams enter holiday tourneys
The college basketball season pivots on a dense holiday tourney schedule led by Kentucky’s 98-75 win in Lexington and top teams like Loyola Chicago UCLA Michigan and Davidson keeping unbeaten records. A flood of tournaments unfolds Thursday through Saturday with classics in New York Philadelphia Nashville and more featuring top names, scores and key matchups.
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the Forest
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Biddeford Frosh Coach Sees Strong Season Ahead
Biddeford High frosh basketball coach Dick Wyse expects an outstanding year if he can keep his top two players Dick Lancier and Mike Landry with the varsity. Landry played limited minutes in a Friday win over Cheverus. other likely starters include Dick Nolette Bernie Binette Jerry Edwin Bob De mers and Ronald Souliere. The reserves feature Ricky Beaudette Danny Perkins Doug Coughlin Liney Davis Dana Peck Don Thimble Jim Lacroix Stan McAlevey and Nelson Lavoie. Athletic Director Art Descoteaux reports a partial schedule with Dec 8 at Cheverus Jan 10 Sanford Jan 21 Thornton Academy Jan 24 at St Louis Feb 3 at Thornton Academy Feb 4 at Sanford.
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Dick Lancier
Mike Landry
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Cheverus
Portland
Dick Nolette
Bernie Binette
Jerry Edwin
Bob Demers
Ronald Souliere
Wyse
Ricky Beaudette
Danny Perkins
Doug Coughlin
Liney Davis
Dana Peck
Don Thimble
Jim Lacroix
Stan McAlevey
Nelson Lavoie
Art Descoteaux
Sanford
Thornton Academy
St. Louis
Fights Last Night Reported From Buenos Aires to Mexico City
The Associated Press notes a boxing night with Jorge Fernandez of Argentina and Manea of Italy facing off in Mexico City. Disqualification occurred in the bout involving Na bor Gonzalez, ending the event with mixed outcomes across locations.
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Mexico
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Eagles and Seagulls top Capers in Cape Elizabeth clash
Old Orchard Beach Gulls overwhelmed Cape Elizabeth Capers 77-59 in Cape Elizabeth led by Steve Dowd 22 and Greg Peacock 18 each with Dowd sparking a 23-13 second half run. Thornton Academy fell 66-56 to alumni, Portland and St Louis split 70-66 with Lamb leading St Louis. Officials: Kosty, McGouldrick. Time: 4-8's.
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Bullets Rout Jaycees In Close High School Gym Game
In Old Orchard Beach the Bullets beat the Jaycees 40 to 38 at the High School gym. Armstrong scored 15 for the Bullets while Ouellette led Jaycees with 16. Final minutes yes, officials Curtis and Kerry time 48's marked the finish.
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Frosh Narrowly Edge Gull Yearlings 41 39
Thornton Academy freshmen edged Old Orchard Beach 41 to 39 in a Linnell Gym twin bill opener. Rod Choroszy led TA with 10 points, while Bob Gagne earned game honors with 18 for Old Orchard Beach.
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Eastern and Western NBA Standings and Weekend Results
The NBA Eastern Division shows Boston at 21 13 and Philadelphia 13 17 with New York 9 26 while Western leads include Los Angeles 20 11 and St Louis 21 14. Weekend results: New York over Boston 127 117 and Baltimore over Cincinnati 108 106. St Louis defeats Detroit 100 91 and Los Angeles beats Philadelphia 126 113. San Francisco wins 118 104 at Philadelphia and St Louis 116 104 over Baltimore. Today's schedule empty. Tuesday games not listed.
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Bears Ready To Meet Giants In NFL Title Show
Chicago prepares for the NFL title game Sunday at Wrigley Field as George Halas leads a week of intense practices. The Bears, in peak shape, plan for gear variety and weather contingencies including heaters, tarps, hay, and an Armory backup in case of snow, with Sid Luckman noted as a historic figure and coach.
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Australians to use veterans in Davis Cup
Australia locks in Roy Emerson and Neale Fraser for the Davis Cup Challenge Round against the United States in Adelaide. The team will endure Adelaide heat across singles and doubles over three days, opposite Wimbledon and U.S. champion contenders Chuck McKinley and Dennis Ralston. Captain Harry Hopman touts Fraser as his top singles option, noting his age 30 and recent return to form, with alternatives Stolle and Newcombe waiting in the wings.
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Oilers Fall To Bubba's Cafe In Semi-Pro Tilt
Bubba's Cafe de beats the Ray and Perreault Oilers 102 to 74 at the South Portland Armory in Western Maine Semi-pro Basketball League action. Ray Bishop leads Bubba's with 23 points while Lefty Files and Jim Farrin add 9 and 7 respectively. Ronnie LeClair paces Oilers with 22 points and Norm Bernard adds 20.
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Chargers clinch AFL West with 58 20 rout of Broncos
San Diego overwhelmed Denver 58-20 to clinch its third Western Division title in AFL history. Paul Lowe surged 184 yards with two touchdowns after returning from a fractured leg wrapped in a hockey guard. Chargers remain 11-3, set to face the East winner in San Diego for the league crown.
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Washington Huskies lose Coffey to foot fracture
Washington faces Rose Bowl setback as Junior Coffey breaks a bone in his left foot during practice. Charlie Browning to start in his place. Coffey was the team's leading scorer. Shrine and Bluebonnet Bowl results highlight post season clashes with Mira, Trull leading stars.
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Hull Feats Open Scoring Pace as Hawks Rally to Victory
Bobby Hull extended his goal streak with his 20th of the season in a 4-1 Chicago win at Boston, keeping the Hawks four points ahead of Montreal. Montreal beat Detroit 6-1. Toronto and New York tied 1-1 as Bob Nevin scored late. Hull’s pace hints at a record chase amid a rough stretch for Chicago.
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Chamberlain Paces Warriors Victory Over 76ers
Wilt Chamberlain scored 40 points and Wayne Hightower added 29 as the Philadelphia 76ers were beaten 118-104 by the San Francisco Warriors. Connie Dierking had six for the visitors, while Chamberlain’s early block of his shot highlighted the 40 point burst.
Giardello Set to Face Carter for Ring Title Show
Cherry Hill N J middleweight champion Joey Giardello said the World Boxing Association asked him to fight Rubin Carter before the promised return bout with Dick Tiger. Carter, from Paterson N J, earned a first round knockout of Emile Griffith in Pittsburgh last week. If Giardello wins first defense, a second defense against Tiger faces the title scene.
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Lisbon Falls Bears Gosselin's in Pony League bowling duel
Gosselin's Contractors lost to Lisbon Falls 1494 to 1425 at the Freeport Bowlodrome. Bob Marcotte led Gosselin's with 324, while C Ray topped Lisbon Falls with 306. Lisbon Falls led early, added four points, and claimed the win.
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Hockey Standings And Results From The NHL Week
The NHL standings show Chicago leading with 18 wins and 43 goals for while Montreal trails at 3 Chicago defeated Montreal 6 Detroit fell to Boston 1 in a tie game between Toronto and New York.
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