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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1963

Page

6

Westbrook tops Thornton in overtime 74 64 in a tight clash

Mike Mazerall scored six points in overtime lifting Westbrook to a 74 64 win over Thornton after a game that saw Westbrook lead 19 18 at first break and Thornton rally to lead at halftime. Dennis McNabb tied the game late. Mazerall then sealed the victory with six overtime points. Westbrook improves to 13 4. Thornton JV won 47 43.

Mike Mazerall Westbrook Thornton Academy Thornton Blue Blazes Ricky Swan Dennis McNabb Mazerall Dick Billings Terry Waterman

Pro Boxing Expected To Continue In New York

In Albany a legislative committee votes to allow professional boxing to continue in New York with reforms. Gov Rockefeller defers to the legislature as the Republican majority considers abolition. The committee will draft a report for the GOP controlled legislature in 2 to 3 weeks.

Pro Boxing New York Albany N.Y New York State Senate Assembly Nelson Rockefeller Benny Kid) Paret Madison Square Garden Hayward H. Plumadore

Oilers Edge G E Cagers in Tight Berwick Tilt

The Oilers broke a deadlock with five minutes left and beat General Electric of Somersworth 66 to 58 at Berwick. Key contributors included Red Fleurant with 12 before halftime, and Westbrook Jim O Leary 12 in the second half, with Bryce Roberts adding 10 as Oilers overcome a 30 27 halftime deficit.

Roy Perreault General Electric Somersworth N. H Berwick Oilers G. E Red Fleurant Westbrook Jim O'Leary Bryce G Fp Roberts Ccateus O'Leary Jeff Francuer Oroy & Perreault N. Gagne B. Gagne Consalvo Thornton & On Roberts da. McNabb Chick Bushway Cswanenattee Francuer Boucay Wade Aan Aioe S Elliot Or Nes de Thornton Pike Se, TE Dvecee Polackwich, If Sewall, If

Prentice Secures Spot On Bruins New Line

DETROIT AP Coach Milt Schmidt reshapes Boston Bruins lines swapping Don McKenney for Prentice and placing rookie Bob Leiter with wing Dean Prentice and Guy Gendron. The experiment aims to form strong offensive and checking lines against Detroit Red Wings in Detroit tomorrow night.

Detroit Milt Schmidt Dean Prentice Bob Leiter Guy Gendron Boston Bruins Red Wings Don McKenney Rangers New York Prentice Leiter Gendron Forbes Kennedy Charlie Burns Jerry Toppazzini Schmidt Boston Garden Young Lester Kennedy Burns Topper

Conley Not Worried by Hand Injury Aims for 20 Wins

Gene Conley of the Boston Red Sox says a bone chip in his right index finger is minor and he plans to match or exceed last season’s 15 wins. He notes he will tape the finger during play and expects to pitch many innings this year.

Foxboro Mass Gene Conley Conley Boston Red Sox New York Knickerbockers Los Angeles Lakers

Russell says edge for big games harder to find

Boston star Bill Russell says it takes about two days to get on edge for a game matching his sixth NBA season. He noted the mental preparation difficulty after a 106 99 win over the Royals in Cincinnati, with Sam Jones leading the Celtics with 27 points and Oscar Robertson 22 for Cincinnati as Boston stays eight games ahead in the Eastern Division.

Syracuse N.Y Bill Russell Bob Cousy Russell Boston Celtics Royals Cincinnati Cousy National Basketball Association Boston Nationals Nats Sam Jones Celtics Oscar Robertson

Speers Named To Head Fish And Game Dept

Former Executive Councilor Ronald T. Speers, 43, a former Fish and Game Department leader in the 1950s, was named by Gov. Reed to head the department. If confirmed, he would succeed Roland H. Cobb who resigned last month. Speers later ran a PR firm and then worked for Dexter Shoe Co. and served on the Executive Council in 1961-62.

Dexter Shoe Co Republican State Committee

Fishing Derby Winners Highlight Camp Ellis Event

The Camp Ellis Rod and Gun Klub held its annual fishing derby. Prize winners include Joe Moreau of 48 Wakefield Avenue Saco who snagged the largest rogue at three and three-quarter pounds.

Camp Ellis

Seagulls Rally For 70 56 Win Over Kennebunk

Old Orchard Beach upends Kennebunk 70 to 56 as fast break clicks in the second half. Mike Ford scores 19 for the Seagulls while Louis Ladakakos adds 18 and Steve Dowd 17.

Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk Seagulls Rams Dennis Eagleson Terry Crown Mike Ford Louis Ladakakos Steve Dowd Ladakakos Dowd Sherm Seaward Old Orchard Beach Gfp Peer Eee Marshall Peacock TCG Gagne Prendergast PCJ O. A Dowd Caldwell, Rg Sakuban Ouellette Ig Osc Petela Evelyn Stirk Hanscom Littlefield Sence Perry POTES OOB Bennett Ney

Tigers eyes on Lary arm shape up for season

The Detroit Tigers rely on Frank Lary to stay healthy as spring camp opens in Lakeland Florida. Lary, a 23 game winner in 1961, missed most of last season with a sore arm and could determine the team's pennant prospects if he regains form. Meanwhile Gil Hodges reaches terms with the Mets and trains in St. Petersburg Florida as a knee issue looms ahead of opening day.

Associated Press Detroit Tigers Frank Lary Lary Tigers Detroit Lakeland Fla Gil Hodges New York Mets Tuesay Dodgers

Basketball Results From Morse and Nearby Schools

A roundup of high school boys basketball scores includes Bath 60 Lewiston 41, Westbrook 74 Thornton Academy Saco 64 in OT, Deering 62 Traip 49, Stephens Rumford 70 Edward Little Auburn 58, Old Town 64 Rockland 59, Scarborough 57 Gray New Gloucester 39, Cony Augusta 74 Waterville 1, Fryeburg 48 Mechanic Falls 32, Oxford Hills 80 Bridgton 43, Bucksport 79 Brewer 58, Casco 49 Limerick 43, Oxford 47 Buckfield 41, Freeport 83 St Ignatius Sanford 66, Gorham 78 Yarmouth 76 OT, Fort Fairfield 58 ACI 56, Madawaska 52 Limestone 46, Presque Isle 57 Houston 44, Caribou 71 Washburn 57, Biddeford 77 Sanford 56, Old Orchard Beach 70 Kennebunk 56, York 70 Wells 61, Winslow 61 Crosby Belfast 47, Porter Kezar Falls 74 North Berwick 58.

Morse Bath Lewiston Westbrook Thornton Academy Saco Deering Traip Academy Kittery Stephens Rumford Edward Little Auburn Old Town Rockland Scarborough Gray-New Gloucester Cony Augusta Waterville Fryeburg Academy Mechanic Falls Oxford Hills Bridgton Bucksport Brewer Casco Limerick Oxford Buckfield Freeport St. Ignatius Sanford Gorham Yarmouth Fort Fairfield ACI Madawaska Limestone Presque Isle Houston Caribou Washburn Biddeford Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk York Wells Winslow Crosby Belfast Porter Kezar Falls North Berwick

Hockey Results and Notable Mentions

Hockey results list shows no games Tuesday with upcoming matchups Montreal at New York Detroit at Chicago and Boston at Detroit. Also noted are Carroll Lord Alfred largest brown trout Arthur Fecteau 44 Dyer Street Saco and largest pickerel presence.

Associated Press Montreal New York Detroit Chicago Boston Atch Carroll Lord Alfred Arthur Fecteau Dyer Street Saco

York High Five Over Wells In Western Maine Basketball

York Wildcats defeated Wells High 70 to 61 on the road to end Wells regular season at 7-6. Mike Donnell scored 16 and Dick Bucknam 17 for York while Doug Filson led Wells with 21 points including 13 straight free throws before missing late.

Wells High York Wildcats York Wells Wildcats Mike Donnell Dick Bucknam Doug Filson Warrior Filson Don Bridges Lane Phillips Bob Alexandre A. Taplin Griffin Donnell O. Taplin

Celtics Center Closes In On Rebound Mark

Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics nears the all time rebounding lead held by Dolph Schayes of the Syracuse Nationals. Russell had 29 rebounds in a 106 96 win over the Cincinnati Royals while Schayes 6 rebounds as the Nationals beat the Knicks 120 100 in New York. The St Louis Hawks beat the Pistons 120 105 in the opener. Russell holding 10 962 rebounds to Schayes 10 987 could pass the veteran later tonight in Syracuse as the Celtics meet the Nationals.

Associated Press Bill Russell Boston Celtics Dolph Schayes Syracuse Nationals National Basketball Association Russell Celtics Cincinnati Royals Cincinnati Schayes Nats New York Knicks Madison Square Garden St. Louis Hawks Detroit Pistons Dolph Syracuse

Thornton Academy Girls Fall to Kennebunk in TA Gym

In Saco at the TA gym the Thornton Academy girls varsity lost 40 to 30 to Kennebunk. Margo Cote scored nine and Patricia Coburn eight for Thornton while Jo Dill led Kennebunk with 29. In junior varsity action Kennebunk won 21 to 15 with C Powell scoring 11 and Nancy MacAusland leading Thornton with 10.

Thornton Academy Kennegirls Saco Thornton Margo Cote Patricia Coburn Kennebunk Jo Dill J. Hutchins C. Powell Nancy MacAusland

Tigers Defeat Redskins in Sanford Showdown

Biddeford High Tigers improved to ten wins in 15 starts with a 77 56 victory over Sanford Redskins in Sanford. Paul Twomey led with 20 points, followed by Bob Bourque and Chuck Clifford with 16 each as Biddeford built leads of 20 9 after one period and 61 38 after the third. Sanford dropped to 5 10.

Biddeford High Tigers Sanford Redskins Tigers Biddeford Paul Twomey Bob Bourque Chuck Clifford Ken Chenard Ray Adams Mike /eeks Redskin G. F Erick McCann Rick la Pierre Jayvees Ierre Eeweee Tiger Brackett Cubs Oweee van Houten Meader Wince Crozier

Frick Says He Has No Retirement Plans Now

Ford Frick, 68, says he has no immediate plans to retire as baseball commissioner. He notes unfinished work and will announce retirement if and when it occurs. Possible successors include Joe Cronin, Buzzie Bavasi, and Judge Robert Cannon, with Nixon also discussed.

Associated Press NEW York (Ap Ford ‘Frick Frick Joe Cronin E. J Buzzie) Bavasi Los Angeles Dodgers Robert Cannon Richard Nixon Judge Cannon Cronin Ba‘Vass Nixon

Unclear OCR Snippet with Names and Places

Fragmentary text lists names, venues, and numbers including G Nicholas and Wink's Place with numbers 1592 and 562. No coherent event or context identified. cannot determine a factual news item.

National Mercantile We Peacock Restaurant Lord’s. Gungeo Canara Wink

Little Leagues Decline Expanded Strike Zone

Colleges and American Legion adopt the new strike zone for 1963 while Little League keeps the old rule for safety. Officials from Ameri can League baseball and Little League confirm the division in Williamsport and Indianapolis.

Associated Press American Legion Collegiate Baseball Newsaper Tucson Ariz Indianapolis George W. Rulen American League Baseball Legion Baseball Robert H. Stirrat Little League Williamsport Little League Baseball

Pro Basketball Tuesday Results and Standings

Syracuse defeated New York 120 to 100 and Boston beat Cincinnati 106 to 96 in Tuesday action. St Louis topped Detroit 120 to 105 as teams race in the Eastern and Western divisions with standings shown.

Associated Press Syracuse New York Boston Cincinnati St. Louis Detroit San Francisco Chicago Los Angeles W. L. Pet Teaver

Boxing results from multiple cities across North America

In New York Carlos Cruz outpointed Roland Kellam. In San Antonio Santiago Gutierrez knocked out Alvarado Gonzalez. Georges Thiibeault of Montreal knocked out Billy Brown in Montreal. Manny Elias retained the North American bantamweight title by outpointing Pete Rudy Corona in Bakersfield.

Associated Press New York Carlos Cruz Dominican Republic Roland Kellam Brooklyn San Antonio Tex Santiago Gutierrez Alvarado Gonzalez Odessa Montreal Georges Thibeault Billy Kaye) Brown Washington, D. C Portland Maine Willie Greene Providence R. L Pete Rudy Corona Hermosillo Mexi- Bakersfield Calif Manny Elias North Ameri- Elias Phoenix Ariz

Machen Drops in Boxing Ratings After Illness

New York Eddie Machen, long No. 1 heavyweight, is temporarily out of Ring Magazine top 10. Floyd Patterson rises to first, Cassius Clay to second after the change. Doug Jones moves to third as Ingemar Johansson climbs to fourth. Zora Folley falls from third to sixth after the Jones defeat.

New York Eddie Machen Ring Magazine Machen Floyd Patterson Cassius Clay Louisville Doug Jones Clay Sweden Ingemar Johansson Zora Folley Chandler, Ariz Jones

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