Forcier Defends Twin City Bowling Title At Century Lanes
Twin City bowling champion Jerry Forcier defended his title Saturday at the 20th Century lanes, defeating former champion Paul Binette by 150 pins. Forcier totaled 1,049 to Binette 961 as the champ built a 62 pin lead at halftime and extended the margin through the second half despite Binette's injured leg.
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Dark considers pinch hitting against southpaws for Giants
New York AP reports manager Alvin Dark of the San Francisco Giants may place himself on the playing roster next season. Dark batted .375 against left handed pitchers versus .247 against right handers with Milwaukee last season, prompting a potential pinch hitting role.
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NFL To Dip Into College Players Pool
The NFL opens its 1960 draft with the Minnesota Vikings picking first, followed by Baltimore San Francisco and Cleveland with two first‑round choices each. Fourteen clubs will select 280 players over 20 rounds as the league bids for college talent amid AFL competition.
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Lightning boxing club to enter amateur tourney at Expo
Simon Pures In Exposing six members of the Lightning club will compete in the amateur boxing tournament set for January 5 at the Portland Expo. Boxers were chosen from a class led by Kid Gilbert with Lou Poirier as assistant. Participants include Steve Fleurant and Larry Oxton of Biddeford High School, Paul Cordeau and Larry Turcotte of St Louis High, Roger Ouellette of Biddeford, and Paul Prue of Old Orchard Beach. Weighing in and registrations begin at 6 30 that night.
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Shrine Bowl North overwhelms South 41 14 in Miami
North All Stars trust in Brown Fischer Stock Oppermann and Bianda powered a second half surge to crush South 41 14 in the Shrine Bowl at the Orange Bowl. Skelton of Alabama starred for the South with a 27 yard TD run and five completions. North claims its fifth win in 13 games.
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Pro Basketball Scores And Schedule Snippet
St Louis defeated Syracuse 133 to 112 and Boston beat Philadelphia 119 to 115. Detroit routed Cincinnati 137 to 132 and New York topped Los Angeles 119 to 112. Upcoming games include Boston at Philadelphia and Syracuse at Cincinnati with various cross matchups.
Eagles Win NFL Title Despite Coaching, Star Departures
Philadelphia Eagles clinched the NFL championship by defeating the Green Bay Packers 17-13. Coach Lawrence T. Buck Shaw and quarterback Norm Van Brocklin announced plans to retire after the title game, while the defense led by Chuck Bednarik earned praise for stalling Green Bay’s offense.
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Eagles Cup Pro Title In Thriller
The Eagles win their first NFL title in 11 years by stopping Green Bay 17-13. Norm Van Brocklin shines. Ted Dean returns a 58 yard kickoff for the key play fueling a fourth quarter lead. Buck Shaw retires after delivering a shock victory for Philadelphia.
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Baseball barber tale from Richmond visit
Harrison Williams Jr. planned a Pittsburgh trip during the baseball season and sought a barber who did not follow the sport. In Richmond he visited a barber for a shave, but the barber began talking baseball and Williams left with a haircut only.
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Muffin Batter Stand Time Sparks Kitchen Debate
A kitchen note urges letting muffin batter rest longer than current timing. Bakers cite improved texture and rise, while impatient cooks worry about delayed snacks. The guidance emphasizes patience in batter handling to enhance flavor and crumb.
Chandler again attacks expansion plans for baseball
VERSAILLES Ky AP Former Baseball Commissioner A B Chandler decried major league expansion as a step toward destroying the national pastime. He advocated planned growth to 10 to 12 teams per league with three leagues and byes in the World Series, warning that lavish salaries for aging players would bankrupt new owners.
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Tatum Follows Dad as Chapel Hill Junior High Tackle
In Chapel Hill North Carolina Jimmy Tatum14 follows in his father the late Jim Tatum by playing tackle for Chapel Hill Junior High School football. Tatum held his father's position on the team.
Oft-Postponed Ladies Lanes Match Now Set
The Twin City ladies champion Miss Kate Gillis will defend against challenger Mrs Pauline Thibault at 3 30 Wednesday afternoon at 20th Century lanes. The first ladies title match of the season, with both contenders seen as evenly matched and capable of topping 1000 in top form. A secret half will also be rolled at Century lanes at a later date.
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Pin Sweeps On Tap Tonight At Pastime Lanes
Open sweepstakes event at Pastime Lanes tonight starting 8 pm draws a large local field including Al Huot Bob Dod Ray Perry Don Saucier Chris Anton Nick Gillis Gerry Forcier Jaul Binette Joe Lachance Al Daulhus and Al Guillereault with entrants from Portland Westbrook Sanford Scarborough and possible visitors from New Hampshire and Augusta. Local bowlers and outstate players compete for prizes in a special holiday night of ten string bowling.
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Buckeyes Dominate AP Poll In Top Ranking
Ohio State Buckeyes sweep all first place votes for a perfect 360 points in the AP basketball poll ahead of Bradley and St Bonaventure. Indiana Louisville Duke and St John’s follow as top contenders with near two dozen points spread.
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Passing Keys All-American Bow Victory for Major School
In Tucson Arizona the major school team defeated the small school squad 25 to 12 as passing dominated. Paul Terhes of Bucknell directed the smaller side creating thrills for 10 000 fans before the big school offense sealed the win. Terhes completed 19 of 33 passes for 191 yards while Dick Norman of Stanford went 7 of 25 for 144 yards with four interceptions. Warren Livingston of Arizona returned an interception 30 yards for a major school TD and later intercepted another pass for the clincher. Purdue’s Jim Fuller added a 26 yard score as the smaller squad trailed by one late third quarter, a 30 yard return by Livingston sealing the outcome.
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Celtics and Warriors clash in Philadelphia finale showdown
The Celtics visit the Warriors in Philadelphia for a reunion duel of the National Basketball Association Eastern Division leaders. Boston rode a six game winning streak to a 119-115 Monday victory, extending their division edge to two games. Other Monday results saw Detroit top Cincinnati 137-132, St. Louis beat Syracuse 133-112, and New York over Los Angeles 119-112.
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Bruins Face Rugged Week After Last-Place Stand
Boston Bruins, mired in last place, head to Chicago to meet the Black Hawks and then travel to Montreal for a home and home with the Canadiens. Coach Milt Schmidt split the Uke Line, using Horvath sparingly and Stasiuk briefly, in a 4-1 loss to Toronto on Christmas Day.
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McGuire Signals First NC Transfer Harry Jones
North Carolina center Harry Jones of Charlotte becomes the first transfer to play for coach Frank McGuire. Jones came from Tulane and is now eligible as a junior, marking a historic eligibility under the coach.
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Celtics Hit Road On Eight Game Trip After Win
Boston Celtics, on a six game win streak and two game division lead, open an extended road swing starting with Philadelphia. They beat Golden State 119 115 as Sam Jones 25 and Tommy Heinsohn 25 led scoring and Wilt Chamberlain poured in 30 and grabbed 36 rebounds. Boston also visits St Louis New York Cincinnati Syracuse Detroit and Philadelphia without Bill Sharman who misses action with a leg injury. Gene Guarilla will dress in his place.
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Tunney Advises Johansson on Health Before Rematch
Gene Tunney warns Ingemar Johansson to take a brain test before their rematch after Floyd Patterson knocked Johansson out earlier this year. The former champion suggests an encephalogram to check for brain damage. Tunney, visiting Riverside for Christmas, noted Johansson appeared unconscious for about 30 minutes after the bout.
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Ski Conditions Bulletin for New England States
The New England Council ski bulletin lists conditions across New Hampshire Vermont and Maine with many resorts rated fair to excellent. Guests at intervals include Witzwilliam Fair to good Cannon Mount Fair upper fair to good lower Intervale Good to excellent Black Mountain Good to excellent Snow Crest Good to excellent Dartmouth Skiway Good Cranmore Good upper good to excellent lower Wildcat Good upper good to excellent lower Temple Good Maine Sunday River Good Pleasant Mountain Good upper good to excellent lower Sugarloaf Fair to good upper good to excellent lower Smugglers Notch Fair to good Magic Mountain Excellent Big Bromley Fair to good upper good lower Killington Basin Good Mount Ascutney Good to excellent upper excellent lower.
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