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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1959

Page

5

Doris Gillis Wins Sixth Sectional Bowling Crown

Mrs Doris Gillis defended her sectional title at 20th Century lanes defeating Lewiston rival Mrs Loretta Cyr by 69 pins. Gillis led 992 to 936 in the second half after a 13 pin first half deficit, boosting her overall state title record to 22 matches won against three lost, surpassing her husband Nick's 23 matches won, five lost and one tie.

Western Maine Doris Gillis Loretta Cyr Lewiston Gillis Tom LeBlanc D. Gillis L. Cyr

Chicago blank New York 0 hockey result

The Associated Press reports Chicago defeated New York 3 to 0 in NHL action. The Thursday and Friday schedules feature New York at Detroit and Chicago at Boston with no games listed for Wednesday or Friday.

National Hockey League THE Associated Press Chicago New York Detroit Boston

Pitt basketball faces impact from alleged bribe case

Pitt players Jonn Fridley and Dick Falenski report bribe offers from Dr Edward Sebastian, a former Pitt instructor, tied to dental school entry and sharing winnings if Pitt kept scores within a range. The team, mired by a road losing streak, saw Falenski score 7 and Fridley 9 against Fordham while Sebastian’s hearing was postponed.

Pittsburgh Pitt Dick Falenski Jonn Fridley Ee Aers Fordham Falenski Soule Fridley Edward H. Sebastian McKees Rocks Fridley and Falenski New York Bridley Bob Timmons Sebastian Panthers

Morse High Cage Crew Beats St Louis Eagles 69 to 48

A Bath Morse high cage crew defeated the St Louis Eagles 69 to 48 at Biddeford. Morse led early with hot shooting by McLaughlin Legard and King while Eagles guards Fitzgerald and Higgins scored in the opening minutes. Morse pulled away in the second half, outshooting St Louis and controlling the boards.

Morse Bath Biddeford St. Louis Eagles Eagles Wayne Fitzgerald Kent Higgins Red Sevigny Ray Dube Tony McLaughlin Brian Legard Charley King Huntermen St. Louis McLaughlin McKinnon Pinkham, Cisccovee Scceese Fitzgerald AVGTY Higgins A Onsctees Reed Blais Fics Desrochers Baillargeon MI. Sc Crozier Connolly

Mary Crisafulli Gets First Driver's License at 69

Glendive Montana Mary Crisafulli a mother of five and grandmother of 20 finally obtained her first driver s license at age 69 ending years of transportation difficulties. The milestone highlights her long wait for independence assisted by local authorities.

Glendive, Mont Mary Crisafulli Crisafulli

Bruins Face Slump Risk As They Sit Near NHL Cellar

The Boston Bruins, after winning only two of their last 18, slip into a tie for fourth as Chicago and New York close in. Milt Schmidt criticizes lack of thinking on the ice while Boston prepares for a four game stretch including home-and-away with Chicago and the Rangers. Chicago has won 10 of 12, heading to Baton Christmas before visiting Boston.

Boston Boston Bruins Bruins Chicago New York Black Hawks Rangers Milt Schmidt

Winners Listed in High School Girls Roll-Off

Joanne Laliberte won the High School Girls Christmas Handicap roll-off at Century Lanes with 289 total and 45 bonus pins edging Terri Daly by one pin. Nineteen bowlers competed. final results list 19 names with scores from 289 to 235 and Laliberte to receive a trophy.

Joanne Laliberte Miss Laliberte Terri Daly Miss Daly Rachel Hevey Cecelia Lauzon P. Ruel S. Chenard C. Martin S. Johnson C. Gendron

Black Hawks Rise After Win Over Rangers

The Chicago Black Hawks rebounded from a slow start to edge the New York Rangers 3 0 in Chicago. Goalie Glenn Hall earned his second shutout, Ted Sloan netted the opening goal for his 200th NHL tally, and Bobby Hull tied for the league scoring lead with 39 points.

Chicago Black Hawks Hawks Chicago New York Rangers Boston Bruins New York Rangers Glenn Hall Ted Sloan Bobby Hull Bronco Horvath Bruins Hull Red Hay Horvath Ken Wharram

California Downed Michigan State by 71 to 60

California Golden Bears won their 22nd straight and sixth this season to beat Michigan State 71-60 as Darrall Imhoff led with 18 points. Utah also stretched its win streak to eight by routing College of the Pacific 72-58, with strong first half play and Coach Jack Gardner using a deep bench. Indiana captured the Hoosier Classic, defeating Notre Dame 60 to 21, from behind to go 6-1.

Associated Press California Golden Bears Utah Redskins Bears Michigan State Ohio State College of the Pacific Darrall Imhoff Jack Gardner Utes Indiana Indianapolis Notre Dame Butler Purdue Hoosiers Bob Griggas Minnesota Oklahoma Gophers Sooners Iowa State Drake Cyclones Xavier Ohio St. Mary's Texas Musketeer Texans Montana Grizzlies Nebraska

Colts Praise Offense of Giants in NFL Title Battle

Baltimore players study the New York Giants offense ahead of the championship game. Colts defenders commend the Giants balance and the run pass option of Frank Gifford while stressing their focus on stopping the attack. A cut line section covers a bowling standings table with local teams and high scores.

Baltimore New York Giants Baltimore Colts Colt Don Joyce Giants Washington Redskins Cleveland Browns Browns Joyce Ray Krause Art Donovan Colts Herman Ball Frank Gifford

Lane Tourney For Bantam Title Slated

Lane tourney for bantam title slated Saturday morning at the Pas time lanes. Preliminary event for the Western Maine Bantam championship, age nine through 12, with a two string format and finals in January. About 150 youngsters in leagues. birth certificates required for non members. start time 8:30 a.m.

Little League

Cuban Buzzsaw Rodriquez Aims at World Welter Title

Cuban buzzsaw Lui Rodriguez won a unanimous 10 round decision over Garnet Hart in Miami Beach. Promoter Chris Dundee said the winner could meet the champion by Feb 10 if Don Jordan defends by Jan 15. Rodriguez, undefeated in 26, pressed Hart with relentless attack and called for the title shot. Hart’s camp complained, saying Hart went to Rodriguez for the bout.

Miami Beach Fla Lui Rodriguez Garnet Sugar) Hart Miami Beach Auditorium Sugar Chris Dundee NBA Anthony Maceroni Don Jordan Angelo Dundee Rodriguez Hart Charley Scott Scott New York Marty Stein

Celtics at Knicks and Minneapolis at St Louis scores

The National Basketball Association game listings show Boston visiting New York and Minneapolis traveling to St Louis for matchups. No final scores provided in the readable text.

Cote Captures First High School Boys Christmas Handicap

Robert Cote won the initial High School Boys Christmas handicap rolloff at 20th Century lanes. The promising bowler, without a handicap, posted 336 total pins in three strings to lead 18 entrants, with Dick Nolette second at 330 and Dick Fecteau tied for third at 324 as Cote earns a trophy for his victory.

Robert Cote Cote Dick Nolette Dick Fecteau Leroy Chretien G. Gagne R. Lapierre D. Giroux R. Davies

Doyon Drug Sets Team and Player Scores

Doyon Drug leads with a team total of 663 and a team score of 336. Individual highlights include N Gadbois with 200 total and R Guillereault posting 126 as a single.

Doyon Drug N. Gadbois R. Guillereault

York Products League Standing ninth week summary

Detroit at Cincinnati and Syracuse at Philadelphia marked the ninth week in the York Products League standings with both matchups updating win loss records.

Detroit Cincinnati Syracuse Philadelphia

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