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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1968

Page

6

Maroon Defeats Morse In Saco Thriller

Thornton's comeback kids erased a 16 point first half deficit to beat Morse High School 60 to 57 at Linnell Gym in Saco. Gagnon led Bath with 14 points while Caddigan added 12 as Thornton applied a late zone press to overturn the Shipbuilders.

Thornton Maroon and Gold Morse High School of Bath Linnell Gym Saco Maroon Morse Jim McGaffin Rick Martin Tom Caddigan Paul Nannery Rick Frost Kevin Savage Martin Dave Staples Mike Ayotte Rollie Gagnon Gagnon Caddigan Thornton Academy Bill Leeman Chuck Underwood Linnell Greg Gilliam Bud Leeman Mike Spaulding Thornton Varsity Avette Frost Nannery Styles Savage Morse Varsity Leeman Farnham Underwood Gilliam Conley Lane Miniutti and Sutherland

Snow conditions shift as New England ski areas report varied bases

Weather and lift reports show scattered powder and packed powder surfaces across Maine to Connecticut with bases ranging from 4 to 58 inches. The U S Weather Bureau outlook predicts snow or sleet across most ski regions Tuesday, turning to mixed precipitation and colder temperatures by midweek.

Boston New England U.S. Weather Bureau Vermont New Hampshire

George Papcum Wins Area Rolloff At Roll-Away Lanes

George Papcum of the Hackers led a 27-bowler field at Roll-Away Lanes Elm Street Biddeford last night with a 587 scratch total and a 65 pin handicap for a 652. Steve Foss of Foss Metal was second one pin back with 651 after a 606 scratch and 5 pin handicap. Ernest Lush of the Hackers placed third with 627 and 65 extra pins. Bob Plessis of Ted's Gulf posted a 141 high game for nonwinners.

George Papcum The Hackers Elm Street Biddeford Steve Foss Foss Metal Ernest Lush Bob Plessis Ted’s Gulf

Phoenix Win Puts Seattle Back In Race

Seattle end its 10 game skid with a 1st Phoenix win as coach Al Bianchi eyes climbing the Western Division. Bob Rule and Art Harris led Seattle with 24 points apiece, while Jerry West scored 40 for Los Angeles in a 131 126 overtime victory over San Diego. Indiana beat Kentucky 110 93 as Mel Daniels and Bob Netolicky combined for 46 points.

Associated Press Seattle al Bianchi SuperSonics National Basketball Association Phoenix Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego American Basketball Association Indiana Kentucky Dallas Warriors Bulls Bob Rule Art Harris Jimmy Washington Bob Weiss Clem Haskins Joe Ellis Haskins Weiss Washington Rudy Larusso Jerry West Rockets Elvin Hayes Lakers West Elgin Baylor Jims Don Kojis Mel Daniels Bob Netolicky Daniels Netolicky Pacers New York Nets Oliver Darden Dan Anderson Manny Leaks Randy Mahaffey Jim Jarvis Jarvis Ron Boone Larry Miller

Bruins Struck by Injuries Ahead of Rangers Game

Boston Bruins list Johnny Bucyk Eddie Shack and Gary Doak as doubtful for the New York trip with Doak sidelined by a back strain and a groin pull Shack out since December with a shoulder injury and Bucyk out after two games. Rookies Erickson Harrison and Smith to fill in as the team chases a strong road stretch.

Boston Johnny Bucyk Eddie Shack Gary Doak Boston Bruins Rangers New York Minnesota Toronto Doak Shack Bucyk Grant Erickson Jim Harrison Rick Smith Bruins St. Louis Detroit Montreal NHL

Bruins Open Home Stretch As AP No.1

UCLA remains the top team after winning the ECAC Holiday Festival in New York and holding every first place vote. Davidson rises to No.2 after beating Maryland and Texas and Kentucky advances to No.3 with a 110 90 win over Notre Dame. Kansas Santa Clara Detroit Illinois climb. North Carolina drops to No.4 after St John s upset in MSG semifinal.

Associated Press Ucla Bruins New York Los Angeles Asso— Press Davidson North Carolina St. John’s Madison Square Garden UCLA Redmen Bruins Providence Princeton Maryland Ken Tucky Notre Dame Tulane Michigan Kentucky Wisconsin Mississippi Duke Kansas Santa Clara Detroit Illinois Villanova Cincinnati North Texas Duquesne Northwestern Purdue Yoming Tennessee Boilermakers Columbia Wyoming Louisiana State Volunteers LaSalle New Mexico State Ohio State Louisville Notre Dame Duquesne N.Y New Mexico St. Bonaventure Howard Porter Wildcats Holy Cross John Roche South Carolina Philadelphia Pete Maravich LSU Iron Dukes Texas A&m Benny Lenox Rich Travis Oklahoma City Bonnies Washington Buckeyes George Irvine Butler Steve Norris Butch Beard American A Soph Austin Carr

Alcindor Leads Bruins to Holiday Festival Victory

Alcindor and the UCLA Bruins dominate the ECAC Holiday Festival final in New York defeating St. John’s 74-56 for the title. Scott and Clark pace North Carolina in third, Kansas tops Oklahoma State, and Mikan leads Minnesota over Detroit as multiple top teams clash nationwide with strong performances and notable lineups.

Associated Press Lew Alcindor Ucla Bruins St. John’s N.Y North Carolina Charlie Scott Kansas Jo Jo Whites America Detroit Spencer Haywood U.S Mexico City Minnesota Gophers Mikan Alcindor UCLA Oklahoma State Kansas City Minneapolis Larry Mikan George Mikan American Basketball Association Gophers Minnesota Titans Villanova Holy Cross South Carolina Lth LaSalle Philadelphia Duquesne Louisiana State Oklahoma City St. Bonaventure Washington Ohio State Columbus Butler New Mexico Indianapolis

Celtics Open Road Trip With Royals Clash

Boston meets Cincinnati in an afternoon game at the Garden launching a grueling six games in seven days road swing. The Celtics then face Phoenix San Diego San Francisco Seattle on successive dates as they chase division leaders amid a 12-5 road mark and third place in the East.

Boston Boston Celtics Cincinnati Royals the Garden Celtics Phoenix San Diego San Francisco Seattle National Basketball Association Baltimore Bullets Philadelphia 76Ers Bill Russell

Guy Fortin Wins Second Handicap Event

Guy Fortin won the annual New Year’s handicap rolloff at 20th Century Lanes in Biddeford last night, posting 604 with a 90 handicap to edge Lee Morin by one pin. Morin had 603 with 70 handicap. Dave Letellier was third with 602 and 55 handicap.

Guy Fortin 20Th Century Lanes Franklin Street Biddeford John Texaco Ioon Fortin Lee Morin Dube Tackle Shop Morin Dave Letellier Chet Kimball Mball Pete Dube Bob Pettingill al Fortier Paul M. Letellier R. Smith

Hockey Results National Hockey League Monday’s Schedule

NHL results recap shows no games on Monday with only two scheduled matchups listed: Montreal at Pittsburgh and Minnesota at Detroit. No additional outcomes or standings provided in readable text.

Associated Press National Hockey League Montreal Pittsburgh Minnesota Detroit

Winners Listed In Two-Man Bowling Match At Pastime Lanes

Last night at Pastime Lanes Biddeford six teams competed in a two man rolloff on five strings. Marcel Roberge and Leo Beaulieu won with 1 006 total. Mel Gould and Harry Goldthwaite were second with 1 077. Paul Binette and Leroy Kalex earned high team single with 242 in the second string. Other teams finished 1 075, 1 062, 1 015, and 939. Another rolloff will be held soon, officials say.

Main Street Biddeford Marcel Roberge Leo Beaulieu Mel Gould Harry Goldthwaite Paul Binette Leroy Kalex Bartel D. Bouthot P. Binette L. Kalex B. Lester H. Jennison R. Worcester E. Smith

NBA Scores Roundup From Opener Night

Pro Basketball results feature Chicago 108 over San Francisco 97 and Seattle 120 over Phoenix 118 while Los Angeles 131 defeats San Diego 126 and Cincinnati faces Boston in overtime. ABA action sees Indiana 110 beat Kentucky 93 with Los Angeles 97 edging Dallas 95.

Associated Press NBA Chicago San Francisco Seattle Phoenix Los Angeles San Diego Cincinnati Boston Philadelphia Milwaukee Baltimore New York Detroit Cleveland Indiana Kentucky Dallas

Knights of Columbus Bowlers Resume Season Clash

The K of C bowling league restarts Thursday at 6:30 P M at 20th Century Lanes Fra Street Biddeford eight teams compete. Browns sit first followed by Colts and Redskins as Bears Giants Lions Packers Colts Eagles duel near standings in race for 1969 crown.

Knights of Columbus 20Th Century Fra Street Biddeford Browns Colts Redskins Bears Giants Lions Packers Eagles

Boston State clinches Cod Fish Bowl with OT win

Boston State erased a 4-1 deficit to force an overtime period and then defeated American International 5-4 after John Ready scored at 2:36 of sudden death. Pete Late, Orne y Joe Mazaferro, Terry Barry and Bob Russell sparked the rally to tie it. Kentucky at Minnesota New York at Indiana.

Boston Boston State American International John Ready Petes Rues Orney Joe Mazaferro Terry Barry Bob Russell

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