Celtics win after late Jones jumper salvages draw
Boston, AP reports, defeated St. Louis 121 to tie the Celtics series 5-3 as Jones drilled a jumper with two seconds left. Pettit fouled out, Heinsohn nailing two free throws to force a tie, then Cousy failed to finish a set play. Maine edges Connecticut in Yankee race. Big Bear hoops notes include many college results and standings.
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Big Three
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Clyde Lovellette
Hagan
Pettit
Tommy Heinsohn
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Hockey scores from weekend and Tuesday results
The Associated Press reports Sunday results Detroit 7 Montreal 2, Toronto 1 Chicago 1 tie, New York 5 Boston 2. Saturday Chicago 4 Montreal 1, Toronto 4 Detroit 2, New York 2 Boston 1. Monday had no games scheduled. Tuesday games listed but none scheduled.
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Overdue Book Returned During Library Campaign In Benton
In Benton Illinois an 1879 book from the Benton Library was returned amid a drive to recover long overdue volumes. Fines were suspended during the campaign but under the old Benton Library Association rules a total of 2955 would have been owed. The 19th century novel Pretty Mrs Gaston was found in the attic of George Powers a Benton Library Board member.
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Baylor Struggles As Chamberlain Drops 55 In Big Win
Wilt Chamberlain scored 55 points including 11 in overtime to spark the Philadelphia Warriors past the New York Knickerbockers 136-128. Baylor was outpaced as Los Angeles beat Detroit 125-120 and Chamberlain widened his scoring lead while the Celtics edged the Hawks 123-121. Sam Jones clinched the finish for Boston with two seconds left.
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Elgin Baylor
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Wilt Chamberlain
National Basketball Association
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Pistons
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Chamberlain
Philadelphia Warriors
New York Knickerbockers
Boston Celtics
St. Louis Hawks
Sam Jones
Syracuse Nationals
Cincinnati Royals
Bowlerettes In 16th Straight League Victory
Bowlerettes sweep to 16th straight league win at Scarborough led by Doris Gillis 351 and Barbara Ramsey 355 as Purpoodock Club 1516 falls short 1516 to Bowlerettes 1529. Other lanes report Falmouth 1514 over Merchant's Express 1396 and Century Lanes scores include Bombers 1677 and Brats 178. Game postponed for Saco Recreational Juniors vs St Louis grammar. University of Maryland Philadelphia at St Louis. Los Angeles vs Boston at New York. Detroit at New York.
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St. Louis Grammar School
Harvey Lamontagne Jr
University of Maryland
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Los Angeles
Boston
New York
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Canadiens Slip in NHL Standings After 7-2 Loss
Montreal Canadiens, Stanley Cup champions for the past five years, dropped further in the NHL race by losing 7-2 to the Detroit Red Wings. They have won only one of their last seven games and fall three points behind the Toronto Maple Leafs after Toronto drew Chicago 1-1. Charlie Hodge has let in 16 goals in the last three games after replacing injured Jas Plante. Meanwhile, Lorne Worsley of the New York Rangers sustained a left-eye injury but returned after stitches as the Rangers beat Boston 5-2.
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State Speed Skating Champs Crowned at Westbrook Rink
About 3,000 spectators watched Maine speed skating champs crowned at Westbrook Skating Rink Sunday. Danny Gagne won the men’s 12-lap senior race after rival Don Giroux crashed. Ken Gobel surprised by winning the Intermediate derby, while Roger Plante and Nelson Quellette tied for first in the junior event. Pris cille Thibeault won the girls six-lap derby. An exhibition of former stars, led by Henry Paradis, also thrilled the crowd.
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Lucille Gagne
Vivian Audie
Ken Irons
Paris
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Robert Paradis
Fern Gobeil
Henry Paradis
Joe Gregoire
Jerry Fl
Frank Gagne
Ray Giroux
High and team scores in Souliere and Binette events
Team totals list Souliere 1537 and Binette 558 for tases strings with R Choroszy 385. High single by R Frechette 154. Records show Cool Cats 1213 team total and 421 team single with C Martin 0 high single and 125.
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Binette's
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Pro Basketball Scores Across NBA Matchups
Boston defeated St Louis 123 to 121 while Philadelphia led New York 136 to 128. Syracuse topped Cincinnati 129 to 115. Los Angeles won 125 to 120 against Detroit. St Louis beat New York 128 to 111 and Detroit edged Syracuse 111 to 104. Cincinnati faced Los Angeles in a later game.
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Philadelphia
New York
Syracuse
Cincinnati
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Detroit
Thornton Biddeford Race Tightens Western Maine Tourney Berths
Biddeford and Thornton fight to stay alive in Western Maine Class LI race with crucial matches ahead. Biddeford, after initial tourney exclusion, climbs to 10th with wins over Scarborough and Traip while Thornton sits 11th after a five game streak ender by South Portland. Morse leads Western Maine, Cheverus slips on points, and several clubs chase top eight including Portland Brunswick Westbrook Traip Deering and Kennebunk as regional standings shift. Young Judaea skating party at St Louis rink in Biddeford hosts officers installation invite for Dover N H event with students attending. Affluent Lakeview, Ga reports Hillsboro road mall promotions drawing Chattanooga and Rossville visitors. local couples win monies in Downtown and Rossville Days drawings.
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Cary Sneijder
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Hillsboro Road
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Gillis Coasts To Easy Victory In Title Defense
Western Maine bowling champion Nick Gillis defended his sectional crown at the 20th Century lanes Saturday, defeating Don Saucier by 256 pins. Gillis led 1,116 to 991 after the second half, aided by a 99 game on his sixth string and 27 career title wins in state play.
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Don Saucier
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Sanford
Jerry Forcier
St. Clair
Portland
Allied Footwear Ladies League Fireballs Lead Week
In the 10th week at 20th Century Lanes the Fireballs posted a 7-2 record to run atop the Allied Footwear Ladies League standings. Team totals show Fireballs with 1,304 pins and a high single of 116 by C. Larochelle, who posted a 305 three-string series.
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Grammar School Cage Loop Opens With Close Tigers Win
The Biddeford grammar school league opened at the BHS gym with the Tigers edging the Celtics 9 to 8 in a tight opener. The Cats then crushed the Warriors 389 to 0 as Souliere led all scorers with 18 points for the winners.
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Boxing notes crown titles and bouts at Miami Beach
Harold Johnson, 32, of Philadelphia, favored to win the vacated NBA light heavyweight title in a 15 round bout with Jesse Bowdry, 23, of St Louis, at Miami Beach after Arenie Moore failed to defend. Bowdry beat Willie Pastrano, 27, to earn the shot. No television. Each fighter posted 5000 to back a defense within 90 days if victorious. Denny Moyer subs for Federico Thompson against Charley Scott at Madison Square Garden. Thompson still troubled by cuts. Archer defeats Don Fullmer in a television 11 round, lifting his pro record to 30-4. Fullmer sees eighth straight loss snapped.
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Miami Beach
Harold Johnson
Moore
Jesse Bowdry
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Bowdry
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Denny Moyer
Portland
Cre Wester
Federico Thompson
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Charley Scott
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