Big O scoring 45 as Conley clashes with Conlin
Oscar Robertson netted 45 points, a personal pro high, as Cincinnati rallied past Syracuse 129-124. In Philadelphia, Wilt Chamberlain and Paul Brizortic led 39 and 34 as the Warriors beat Boston 116-101. Conley and Ed Conlin triggered a brief on-court incident amid the win.
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Associated Press
Big O
Gene Conley
Ed Conlin
National Basketball Association
Cincinnati
Syracuse
Philadelphia
Boston
Big 0
Oscar Robertson
Wilt Chamberlain
Paul Brizin
Warriors
Conley
Celtics
Conlin
Tom Heinsohn
Royals
Dolph Schayes
Nats
Chargers Map Offensive Plans Against Houston
Los Angeles coach Sid Gillman maps new offense for the New Year’s Day AFL championship showdown with the Houston Oilers. Houston won the East and the Chargers the West after three clashes this year. Emphasis on blocking for Paul Lowe builds the ground game as Jack Kemp battles AFL leader in the air against George Blanda.
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Los Angeles
Sid Gillman
Los Angeles Chargers
Houston
Houston Oilers
Chargers
Paul Lowe
Jack Kemp
Ae Blanda
Chicago Bears
Open Pastime Sweeps Bowler Huot Tops Event
Al Huot of Biddeford led the 12-bowler field at Pastime lanes with 1,249 across ten strings, over 100 each string. Portland’s Al St Clair and Don Patchell took second and third with 1,213 and 1,204 as several bowlers posted strong scores and Piacentini nailed a 144 for a nonplacing high single.
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al Huot
Biddeford
al St. Clair
Portland
Don Patchell
John Piacentini
R. Choroszy
al Guillereault
J. Piacentini
L. Lachance
R. Dodge
R. Reed
A. Paulhus
Paullinette
R. Menard
A. Huot
A. St. Clair
D. Patchell
Carey Junior High Stars Stand Tall At 9th Grade Level
CheyenneWyoming AP reports Carey Junior High in Cheyenne fields a ninth grade basketball team with nine players averaging 6 feet 5 inches, showcasing an unusually tall lineup for a junior high squad.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Carey Junior High School
Rochambeau club plans first basketball team in Biddeford region
The Rochambeau club announces plans for a basketball team with home games unavailable in Biddeford due to no local court. They seek away games on Tuesdays Thursdays Fridays or Sundays by contacting Rusty Janelle at Atlantic 29767 after six. The club notes Biddeford City League eligibility restricts teams to Biddeford residents, excluding Rochambeau due to players from multiple towns.
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Rochambeau
Main Street
Ray Belanger
Rochambeau Cagers
Biddefora
Rochambeau Basketball Club
Rusty
Janelle
Ray
Atlantic
Rochambeaus
Biddeford
Belanger
Kennebunk
Sanford
Rochambeau club's Rene Huot leads parade duties in Lewiston
Fan Fare reports Rene Huot, lone surviving member of the 1938 Biddeford to Montreal hike, remains active in the Rochambeau club as director and drummer. The life member will march in the Parades at the 1961 Lewiston convention after a long history including a 400 mile trek and a 1947 Manchester trip.
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Montreal
Rene Huot
Rochambeau Club
Biddeford
Rene
Lewiston
Montrea
Huot
Manchester
N. H
Maine Ski Expansion Pushes New Resorts in Maine
Fan Fare highlights new and expanding Maine ski areas from Rumford to Mars Hill. Chisholm Ski club develops Black Mountain with a January 15 opening, T bar lifts, jumps, cross country trails, and a large lodge. Mars Hill plans to serve Aroostook skiers amid ongoing regional growth.
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White Mountains
New Hampshire
Maine
Pleasant Mountain
Bridgton
Sunday River
Bethel
Sugarloaf Mountain
Kingfield
Saddleback Mountain
Rangeley
Mt. Abram
Locke Mills
Rumford
Mars Hill
Aroostook County
Tiny Frechette wins Trade League Christmas handicap rolloff
Genests Variety store owner Roger Tiny Frechette captured the annual men's Trade League Christmas handicap rolloff at 20th Century Lanes last night. He totaled 477 with a 48 pin handicap, beating 21 bowlers led by runner up Dick Foss at 474 and third placer Lefebvre at 463. Ray Goudreau earned the high single with 124.
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Roger
Tiny” Frechette
Genest's
Frechette
Dick Foss
Foss Metal
Lefebvre
Binette
Marcel Gaudette
Ray Goudreau
R. Frechette
R. Foss
S. Foss
P. Girard
R. Rousselle
N. Allie
R. Tardif
R .Plummer
R. Ladderbush
R. Rocray
R. Labonte
B .Grenier
Alley Oops Triumph in Pollock League Score Standings
TWUA AFL-CIO Girls William Pollock League standings show Alley Oops at 1469 team total with Slo Balls at 501. High 3 strings by R. Murphy with 334 and high single by A Paquette with 129.
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TWUA
Afl-Cio Girls
William Pollock
20Th Century
Alley Oops
R. Murphy
A. Paquette
Lefties Secure Team and High Score Totals
The Lefties posted a team total of 1 480 and a team single of 512. B Elliot achieved the high with 368 across three strings, while D Hall produced the high single of 150.
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B. Elliot
D. Hall
Slow NFL draft drags on as Vikings grab Mason
The NFL draft stretched into long hours with a 10 minute limit and a two minute warning. Minnesota’s Vikings chose Tulane halfback Tommy Mason with the No. 1 pick amid a slow process that saw rounds extend as teams waited on AFL signings. Bob Lilly and Mike Ditka were among high picks as Cleveland and Dallas exchanged selections and the AFL mirrored many choices.
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Philadelphia
National Football League
Pete Rozelle
Rozelle
Minnesota
Vikings
Bert Rose
Tulane
Tommy Mason
Rose
Mason
Cleveland
Dallas
Cowboys
Allas
Bob Lilly
TCU
E. J. Holub
Texas Tech
American Football League
Dallas Texans
AFL
NFL
Top Collegians In Down East Classic Tigers Rally Too Late
In the opening game of the season series Biddeford high edged St Louis Eagles 59 55 after a rugged contest marked by 44 personal fouls. St Louis built a lead but Biddeford chipped away late as fouls sidelined several Eagles and the Tigers.
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Twin City
St. Louis Eagles
Eagles
St. Louis
Biddeford
Tigers
Dave Blais
Roger Sevigny
Bob Cote
Ray Dube
Billy Oakes
Ken Gobeil
Tiger
St. Louis G. F. P. Dee
Ouisvestecsaus
Desrochers
Bevigny
Beaulieu
Baillargeon
Caouette
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iGoodwin, If
Perreault, c
Gobeil, Wistuneees
Dutremble
CIA
McGouldrick
Levandoski
Franklin Street Championship To Be Settled
Artie's Tavern will host a five man team bowling rolloff at 20th Century Lanes on Thursday at 8 30 p m Six teams are expected with each squad including one member from Artie's present lineup as captain The Franklin Street championship is claimed off the lanes but on Thursday the teams will compete for Artie's Tavern crown Notables such as Gene Sullivan Duke Tsomides Buck Cote Ray Simpson Dan Daniels Phil Stebbins Tommy Fleurant Doc Gagne and many Franklin Street bowlers are listed as participants Committeemen in charge are Jerome Doc Gagne and Buck Cote Each team will bowl three strings.
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Artie’s Tavern
Artie’s
Artie’'s Tavern
Gene Sullivan
Duke Tsomides
Buck Cote
Ray Simpson
Dan Daniels
Phil Stebbins
Tommy Fleurant
Doc Gagne
Franklin Street
Jerome
Doc’ Gagne
Bowdry Beats Pastrano In Miami Beach Lightweight Bout
Jesse Bowdry, 182, from St. Louis, outpointed Willie Pastrano, 180, of New Orleans, in a lightweight match held last night in Miami Beach, as reported by the Associated Press.
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Associated Press
Miami Beach
Fla
Jesse Bowdry
St. Louis
Willie Pastrano
New Orleans
Pro Basketball Tuesday Results Summary
Philadelphia beat Boston 116 to 101 while Cincinnati defeated Syracuse 129 to 124. Scheduled games include Cincinnati at New York in Syracuse and Los Angeles at Syracuse and Boston at St Louis. Upcoming Thursday matchups feature Los Angeles at New York and Cincinnati at Philadelphia plus St Louis at Detroit.
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Associated Press
Montreal
Toronto
Detroit
New York
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Syracuse
Los Angeles
St. Louis
Shakespeare Festival in Stratford Sets Attendance and Profit
The Shakespearean Festival in Stratford Ontario drew 203,780 spectators last summer with a net profit of 64,308 on 683,514 in box office gross. The repertory of 99 performances featured Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night's Dream and King John.
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Stratford
Ont
Canada
Gregoire Keeps Cribbage Lead In AMVETS Tourney
Gregoire extended his seven point cushion after last night’s Biddeford AMVETS cribbage event. Gerry Snow challenged as second, while Buck Cote and Arthur Gilbert trailed, with Ray Foran the top scorer of seven points. Don Fortier dominated the special elimination playoff among leaders as twenty-two players competed. next Tuesday resumes play.
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Joe Gregoire
Gregoire
Gerry Snow
Buck Cote
Arthur Gilbert
Ray Foran
Don Fortier
Four Packers Dominate All Star NFL Team
NEW YORK AP The Green Bay Packers led the 1950 All Star NFL team selected by a national panel. Four Packers joined the first offensive unit and two more on the defensive unit, with several veterans repeating. Key names include Van Brocklin Hornung Kramer Ringo and the bulk of the defensive stars from Baltimore Cleveland and New York.
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NEW York
Green Bay Packers
Associated Press
Packers
Norm van Brocklin
Philadelphia
Ray Berry
Jim Parker
Baltimore
Jim Ray Smith
Cleveland
Jim Ringo
Green Bay
Lenny Moore
Jimmy Brown
Sonny Randle
St. Louis
Forrest Peei
Jerry Kramer
Paul Hornung
van Brocklin
Gino Marchetti
Andy Rapastelli
Jimmy Patton
Bill George
Chicago
Abe Woodson
Bruins Face Slumping Black Hawks In Chicago Tonight
Boston visits Chicago short handed with a 1-9-4 road record. Erickson is out with facial stitches and Mohns questionable due to flu. Horvath seeks a regular role as McKenney recovers from an ankle issue. Chicago also missing Hall with an ankle problem.
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Chicago
Boston Bruins
Black Hawks
Bruins
Boston Garden
Erickson
Elly
Boston
Toronto
Doug Mohns
Montreal
Milt Schmidt
Don McKenney
Bronco Horvath
McKenney
Horvath
Schmidt
Bobby Hall
Ted Williams Signs Pact With Sears Roebuck
Boston Red Sox great Ted Williams named the American Legion Player of the Year has signed a contract with Sears, Roebuck and Co. to advise on marketing sports equipment. He will coach for the Red Sox during spring training and remain free to his baseball duties afterward. Williams will also run his Florida fishing tackle business. Sears will be his firm’s main customer.
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Boston Red Sox
Ted Williams
American Legion
Sears, Roebuck and Co
Williams
Red Sox
Florida
Sears, Roebuck
Ted
Indianapolis
Ind
National Legion
William R. Burke
Legion
San Diego
Calif
Manchester
N.H
Burke
New York
Casey Stengel
Vern Law
Dick Groat
Pittsburgh
Mickey Mantle
Roger Maris
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