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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1960

Page

5

East Plans To Build Offense On Ground Play

San Francisco notes a strong East running attack for Saturdays Fast West Shrine game. Coach Milt Bruhn relies on ground power with three starting backs as No. 1 NFL draft picks. Tom Matte named starting quarterback. Herb Adderley Tom Mason and Tom Wiesner among key backs and Bernie Casey to sub at halfback roles.

San Francisco Milt Bruhn Bruhn Ohio State Tom Matte Matte Herb Adderley Michigan State Green Bay Tom Mason Minnesota Vikings Wisconsin Tom Wiesner Bernie Casey Bowling Green San Francisco 49Ers

Hockey Results by the Associated Press

Montreal defeated Toronto 4 to 1 and Detroit beat New York 8 to 4 in Wednesday play. Chicago won 4 to 3 against Boston, with Detroit at Montreal on Thursday and no games scheduled Friday.

Associated Press Montreal Toronto Detroit New York Chicago Boston Cincinnati Syracuse Los Angeles St. Louis

Moore Says Johansson Should Be Talking It Up

Los Angeles AP Archie Moore criticizes Ingemar Johansson saying he lacks fighting spirit and predicts a scared approach in the upcoming third heavyweight title bout with Floyd Patterson in Miami in March. Moore urges Johansson to talk up a good fight to boost gate receipts, noting Johansson’s elusive verbal form and uncertain confidence.

Moore Johansson Los Angeles Archie Moore Ingemar Johansson Floyd Patterson Patterson Miami Examiner Mel Dursing Jus An Archie Ingemar

Biddeford City Court Circuit All Knotted Up

A four way tie in Biddeford City league after last night’s games at BHL gym. White Star Laundry beat Elm Laundry 54 43 while Prescott Metal Shop defeated Dutremble Brothers 55 47. Triple Cola edged Roy and Perreault 54 52 in a dramatic finish as teams jostle for early season position.

Biddeford White Star Laundry Elm Laundry Prescott Metal Shop Dutremble Brothers Triple Cola Roy Perreault P. C Dutremble Graf Scees Pouride Costaves Film Laundry Prescott White Star Ray Laliberte Don Belanger Moe Duross Paul Cote Ray Sylvester Paul Bellevance Phil Kopetski Elm Lads Norm Laliberte Norm Gagne Moe Boilard Chief Montembeau Art Descoteau Bob Young Randy Walker Ray Oilers Guy Farrell Dick Monder NN OE Cdadesdies Piedmoul Es Cceccescas Davidacianens Ascess Letourneau Rellevance Binette Laibonte Prescott Metal G. F. P Laliberte Boudreau Ciéb Svomoogs LENG Corbeil Sinks Montembeau FEE Ccccesenss Eeca Ieacaeicis Ek Se Prescott Metal Pourayalis Triple Cola A Ce FE Inkess Mr Aeery I.csic Issicass ORCS monGer Stover

Joe Viger Wins Cribbage Tourney at Council Chagnon

Joseph Viger announced as winner of the cribbage tournament at Council Chagnon St Jean Baptiste last night. Banquet planned for January. Club hall hours and dues arrangements noted. Also mentions Primitive Guajiro Indians in Venezuela and their nomadic hunting diet.

Joseph Viger Council Chagnon St Jean Baptiste Jefferson Street Biddeford Venezuela

Brighter outlook for Chicago Hawks after win over Bruins

Ken Wharram scored twice as the Chicago Black Hawks beat Boston 4 3 on the Bruins’ visit. Chicago moved four points ahead of New York for fourth place while Boston, missing Art Erickson and Doug Mohns, sunk deeper into last place. Don McKenney returned from injury for Boston with a goal and assist. Mohns and Erickson were listed as day to day for a weekend home series with Montreal.

Chicago Chicago Black Hawks New York Bruins Art Erickson Doug Mohns Wharram Dollard St. Laurent Boston Don McKenney Bruin Orval Tessier Andre Pronovost Mohns Erickson Canadiens Montreal

NFL draft fuels coaching guesses for Eagles and Giants

Philadelphia peers discuss replacing Buck Shaw and Jim Lee Howell as NFL champions must pick new leaders. Speculation centers on Vince Lombardi for the Giants, with Al Sherman possible in Philadelphia or Minnesota. Eagles likely to announce a new coach next week as NFL clubs pursue 280 draftees from 130 schools.

Philadelphia Buck Shaw Philadelphia Fegles Jim Lee Howell New York Giants NFL Shaw Howell Eagles Norm Vee Brooklin Giants New York Green Bay Vince Lombardi al Sherman Minnesota Vikings Lombardi Sherman

Thornton Invading Eagles Nest In Twin City schoolboy basketball finale

Thornton academy travels to Biddeford High to face St Louis of St. Louis in a bid for the second city series win. St Louis brings a 3-2 mark after beating Biddeford, while Thornton seeks its first real push this season. The rivalry promises a packed gym and tense action as both teams chase early advantage and regional bragging rights. The card also notes York County games including Sanford at Traip and Kennebunk at Old Orchard Beach with local standings at stake.

Biddeford Thornton Academy Eagles of St. Louis Eagles Thornton Jim Meaffin Maroons Morse Bath Sanford South Portland Kennebunk Saco Portland Cheverus Dick Hellige Dave Blais Fagles Red Sevigny BHS Tigers Cape Flizabeth Riddeford Capers Gorham Scarborough Falmouth Norway Freeport Traip Kittery North Yarmouth Maine Old Orchard Beach

Patterson named Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year

Floyd Patterson, first to reclaim the heavyweight crown, is selected as Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year for 1960. The award highlights Patterson’s comeback after losing the title to Ingemar Johansson in 1959 and regaining it by knockout in June. Ring also names Giulio Rinaldi as the Progress Award winner and lists Sonny Liston as runner-up among 1960’s top fighters.

New York Floyd Patterson Ring Magazine Guilio Rinaldi Italy Patterson Edward J. Neil Boxing Writers Association Ingemar Johansson Miami Beach Ring Sonny Liston Pone Kingpetch Thailand Pascual Perez

Cornell Lab preserves vast bird tape archive records

The Cornell University Laboratory of Ornithology houses over 4000 tape recordings covering more than 600 bird species, reflecting a rich audio documentation effort.

Cornell University Laboratory of Ornithology

Pauline Thibault Edges Gillis in Twin City Ladies Match

Pauline Thibault led Kate Gillis by 27 pins at halftime and finished 1038 to 1011 in the Twin City Ladies championship at 20th Century Lanes. The six game, see-saw match featured steady twenties era bowling with Thibault's ten frame consistency securing the win. Gillis fought to the end with a high game of 132 and 114 final score.

Pauline Thibault Kate Gillis Twin City Thibault Miss Gillis

Fans pelt Celtics with eggs as Hawks win

In St Louis the Hawks beat the Celtics 105 99 as Boston faced injury woes to Russell Sharman and others. Crowds hurled eggs in the fourth quarter prompting Bart Auerbach and Bob Cousy to demand action. Next visit to Boston is January 18.

Celtics Hawks ST. Louis Bill Russell Bill Sharman Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Boston Philadelia Gene Conley Philadelphia Warriors Cincinnati Celts New York Colts Oscar Robertson Jack Twyman Syracuse Johnny Kerr Los Angeles Dolph Senayes Nats Elgin Baylor Bob Cousy Boson Celtics St. Louis Hawk Celtic Red Auerbach Cousy Frank Ramsey Auerbach Associated Press

Maine Lone Hope In Down East Classic

In Bangor the Yankee Conference faces the Ivy League in Down East Classic semi finals Maine meets Corner Rhode Island plays Harvard After opening round Rhode Island edged Colby 67 66 in overtime Maine beat Boston University 73 67 Corner defeated Bowdoin 67 46 Harvard defeated Bates 75 51 Rhode Island star Charlie Lee hit a decisive late free throw in OT Tom Skip Chappelle led Maine with 23 points and 17 rebounds Bowdoin trailed Cornell in the first half but the Big Red pulled away in the second half Semis follow with Colby vs Bates and Boston University vs Bowdoin in the consolation doubleheader

Bangor Maine Rhode Island Harvard Colby Boston University Bowdoin Bates Charlie Lee Rams Mules Tom Chappelle Black Bears B.U Larry Isenberg Crimson Bobcats Cornell Big Red Roger Seide

Squires Name Bowling Teams For January Tourney

Circle 372 of the Columbian Squires selected three bowling teams of four for a January tournament against the Lightning Club of Biddeford. The event is set for January 4 at 8 p.m. at the 20th Century Alleys in Biddeford. Attendees included Adrien Le Blond, Ralph Nadeau, Paul Bergeron, Robert Morrison, and Arthur Miller.

Biddeford Knights of Columbus Columbian Squires Circle Squires Lightning Club 20Th Century Adrien le Blond Ralph Nadeau Squire Paul Bergeron Robert Morrison Arthur Miller

Sam Silverman Promoter Talks Boxing In Boston Skit

In Boston promoter Sam Silverman known as Subway Sam hosts boxing talk about Terry Downes of England and Paul Pender for a middleweight title bout. The audience learns Downes may be late from New York due to travel and Silverman defends Downes as a top challenger.

Boston Sam Silverman Subway Sam Terry Downes England New York Paul Pender Silverman Sam Baltimore Joey Giardello

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