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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1963

Page

6

Eagles Dominate Area Scorers in Thrilling Race

The area scoring race sees Dowd and Lamb among top ten with Dowd leading at 148 points after a strong night. Dick Agreste and Bob Alexandre hover near the top, while Caouette, Twomey, and Clif ford push for higher slots as the season unfolds. Alexandre slips to fifth as Twomey climbs to sixth with 87 points. Other leaders include Peacock and Dowd from Old Orchard Beach, Lamb and Dodge of St. Louis, with Caouette boosting the Eagles.

Dowd Lamb St. Louis Dodge Ted Caouette Eagle Dick Agreste Bob Alexandre Wells Agreste Caouette Thornton Don Ast Alexandre Morse Alexandre Chuck Clifford Biddeford Orange and Black Paul Twomey Twomey Tigers Greg Peacock Old Orchard Beach Steve Dowd Paul Lamb Rob Dodge

Patriots Will Key On Long Charger Passes

Boston AP report notes reactivated Ron Burton and a stop the bomb campaign as the Patriots prepare for the American Football League title game in San Diego. Coach Mike Holovak cites Buffalo playoff win and Patterson and Garron as crucial factors while aiming to neutralize the Chargers long passing game.

Boston Ron Burton San Diego Mike Holovak Patriots Buffalo Burton Holovak Chargers Larry Garron Ron West Coast Gino Cappelletti Babe Parilli

Deering Nips Biddeford 43 41 in tight high school clash

Deering High remains undefeated at 7 0 with a 43 41 win over Biddeford High at Steve White Memorial Gym. A substitute center scored the winning basket with 29 seconds left as Biddeford slips to 0 7.

Deering High Biddeford High Steve White Rams Biddeford Purple Deering Blue Water Tigers Carl Goodwin Brazier Buddy Basso

Giants Sign Bad Boy of Oklahoma Football Team

New York Giants announce signing of No. 1 pick Joe Don Looney amid questions over his attitude and past dismissal from Oklahoma. GM Sherman outlines plans for 1964, citing need for running backs and up front strength, with Morrison as flanker back and Gifford remaining a key veteran. Tittle injury pressures East quarterback spot as Pro Bowl rosters shift.

NEW York New York Giants Joe Don Looney Oklahoma Wellington Mara Giants Looney Mara Alex Webster Joe Morrison Webster Joe Morrison

Boudreau Captures Foresters Bowling

The Catholic Foresters League held its mid season handicap rolloff at Pas time Bowling Center with 25 of 30 entered. Pat Boudreau took first with 380 pins starting from 63 handicap, Henry Camire was second with 357 and 66 handicap, Dick Farley third with 255 aided by 75 pins. Consolation went to Paul Bisson with 287 and a single 111 earned a special prize for the highest string by a non-place winner. The league resumes next Sunday evening.

Order of Foresters League Pastime Pat Boudreau Henry Camire Dick Farley Paul Bisson Roger Fecteau Janes

Navy Fullback Injury Looms Over Cotton Bowl Clash

Navy faces Texas with key fullback Pat Donnelly hobbling after a hamstring strain. Coach Wayne Hardin said Donnelly will start if able, else Navy will adapt. The clash headlines New Year’s Day bowls led by No. 1 Texas and No. 2 Navy, in a game that could shape national title perception.

Associated Press Javy Texas Pat Donnelly Navy Roger Staubach Johnny Sai Ed Orr Monay Wayne Hardin Longhorns Hardin Middies

Wildcats Roar In Sugar Bowl First Round Victory

The No. 1 Kentucky Wildcats crushed Loyola of New Orleans 86-64 in the Sugar Bowl first round. Duke beat Auburn 82-67 in the other game as Kentucky pursues another tourney title and a 10th straight win. Oregon State seized the Far West Classic, Villanova and Kansas State won their overall major titles.

Dallas Texas Navy Pasadena Calif Illinois Washington Miami Auburn Nebraska New Orleans Mississippi Alabama NBC CBS ABC Southern Methodist Oregon el Paso Texas Navy Middies Staubach Longhorns Scott Appleton SMU Mustangs Associated Press Oregon State Villanova LaSalle Kansas State Kentucky Wildcats Col. Adolphi Loyola Duke Madison Square Garden Brigham Young Wally Jones Jim Washington Minnesota Oklahoma State Kansas City la Salle St. Bonaventure Philadelphia Texas Western Denver Tex Charlotte N.C Davidson Penn Princeton Bill Bradley Louisville Ohio University Virginia Tech George Washington Georgia Purdue Dartmouth Xavire Ohio Tulsa Bradley Arizona Toledo Penn State Arizona State Stanford Bowling Green Wittenberg

Trade League Rolloff Won by Guy Fortin at 20th Century Lanes

Guy Fortin of the Peacock Restaurant team won the annual Trade League holiday handicap rolloff at 20th Century Lanes last night. A field of 28 bowlers competed. Fortin totaled 632 for five games with 75 bonus pins to edge Foss Metal's Henry Neault, who posted 631 and 60 bonuses. Fortin led, followed by Neault and Paul Girard of Foss Metal with 617, Ralph Bean of Metro Body Shop with 609, while Buster Desmarais finished fourth but was ineligible for cash. High single prize went to Red Genest with 147. Additional consolation awards were given to Ralph Vadnais, Lawrence Caron and Bob Ladderbush.

Guy Fortin Peacock Restaurant Fortin Foss Metal Henry Neault Neault Paul Girard Girard Ralph Bean Metro Body Shop Buster Desmarais Red Genest Ralph Vadnais Lawrence Caron Bob Ladderbush Desmarais Bean Marcotte Lefebvre Gagnon Paul Genest Souliere Robida Kelly Foss Morin Camire Turner Plourde Paquin

Kentucky Cops Top Hoop Spot in AP Poll

The Kentucky Wildcats jumped to No. 1 in the AP college basketball poll after beating Notre Dame 101-81 and receiving 24 first place votes and 354 points. UCLA moved to No. 2 with 333 points, Loyola Chicago fell to No. 3, and Cincinnati rose to No. 4 behind a string of victories.

Associated Press Kentucky Wildcats Loyola of Chicago Wildcats Notre Dame Georgetown D.C Loyola Philadelphia Quaker City UCLA Bruins Kentucky Cincinnati Kansas State Tulsa Bearcats Michigan Wolverines Vanderbilt Davidson Oregon State Duke Villanova

Ski Conditions Across New England Report

New England ski reports list several resorts with coded ratings for upper and lower trails. Maine bases show Lost Valley and Pleasant Mountain with mixed highs and lows. New Hampshire notes many peaks including Cannon Cranmore Intervale and Wildcat with varied grades. Vermont lists Burke Glen Ellen Jay Peak Mad River and Stowe with widespread G and FG ratings. Weather outlook remains mostly sunny and cold, single digits north and teens to low 20s south, cold nights.

Boston New England Maine Base Lost Valley Pleasant New Hampshire North Max Black Cannon F. Cranmore Intervale King Pine G. Mittersill Whittier Tenney Mt In Valley Wildcat New Hampshire Max Brookline Dartmouth Skiway Gunstock Kidder Mt King Ridge F Sunaree Snowcrest Temple Vermont North Pico Peak Prospect Stratton Mt Woodstock Massachusetts Berkshires Blue Hills Boston Hill Bradford Hamilton Hartwell Hill G. Priest Rowley Rhode Island Diamond Hill Connecticut Mohawk Powder Hill U.S. Weather Bureau

Beach Crusaders Edge Broadway Market in Thriller

The Old Orchard Beach Crusaders rallied from a 23 point deficit to beat Broadway Market Clippers of South Portland 109-108 at Lee Recreation Center. Gary Girard scored 43, hitting the go ahead jumper with six seconds left. Harold Horne added 26, Dan Britton and Tom Tucker 10 each. Marketmen Larry Dyer and Steve Meserve each had 30 in defeat. South Portland led 67-51 at halftime.

Portland Old Orchard Beach Marketmen

Chamberlain Tops NBA Scoring as League Averages Dip

Wilt Chamberlain of San Francisco leads NBA scoring with a 34.3 point average and 1,096 points in 32 games, the lone 30 point per game player as league scoring declines this season. Despite lower totals overall, Chamberlain remains the top scorer and is hailed as a dominant force in the league.

New York Wilt Chamberlain San Francisco National Basketball Association Chamberlain Wilt the NBA

Bissonette Wins Pastime Lanes Holiday Rolloff

A 33-bowler field competed in the five-string holiday handicap rolloff at Pastime Bowling Center. Gerry Bissonette won with 643 total, aided by 45 pins, and a 154 in the final string. Harold Dee was second with 612 after a 65-pin start. Ray Gosselin placed third at 600 with a 50-pin start, Louis Lachance fourth at 599 with 35 pins. Dick O'Brien earned the special prize for a non-placer with a 146.

Pastime Saco Tanning American Mercantile Pepperell Maintenance Biddeford & Saco Country Gerry Bissonette

TWUA AFL CIO Girls William Pollock League Week 13 standings

In week 13 of the William Pollock League at 20th Century Lanes the Jailbirds beat the Spinners 26 to 40 while the Jolly Five and Bee Gutter Balls show other results. Patters set team totals with 1462 pins and 514 for team singles, D Laucier rolled high 350 and A Cleary high single.

Jolly Five Pitter Patters D . Saucier Lal Nee Bears Browns Lions Redskins Eagles Packers Giants Colts R. Gendron Philippe’s Thibodeau’ S Phillips 66 Saco Garage Philippe C. Gillette M. Chagnon R. Powell R Watson Twua Afl-Cio William Pollock Fittey ONG Vets D. Laucier Cleary

William Pollock League headlines from 14th Week WL recap

A compact wrap covers the 14th Week WL action in the TWWUA AFL CIO circuit. Teams battled across two cent entries with notable performances from Pitter Patters and Jels, and scores listed as 7 13 49 21 in a tight match setup.

Afl-Cio William Pollock

Bob Ferry’s clutch shot gives Pistons OT win over San Francisco

Bob Ferry scored six points but delivered the winning eight‑foot basket with four seconds left in overtime as Detroit beat San Francisco 114 112 for their eighth victory in 31 games. The game was the only NBA matchup on the schedule.

Associated Press Bob Ferry Detroit Pistons Pistons San Francisco

Detroit Beats San Francisco 114 112 In OT

Detroit defeats San Francisco 114 to 112 in overtime. Key players and scoring details are not provided in the fragment.

Hockey Results and Upcoming NHL Games

The Associated Press notes no games were scheduled for Monday with Toronto at Detroit listed. Upcoming matches include Montreal at Boston and New York at Chicago on Wednesday as classified ads promote reach for readers.

San Francisco New York St. Louis Los Angeles Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia Baltimore Detroit National Hockey League Associated Press Toronto Montreal Chicago

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