Tigers and TA Face Moment Of Truth In Playoff Push
Biddeford and Thornton are in a four way scramble for final Western Maine Class II playoff berths. Biddeford meets fifth ranked St Louis tonight at Steve White Gym then top ranked Portland Friday and Westbrook Saturday. The Maroon faces Train Academy of Kittery at Linnell Gym Friday and a Cheverus clash at Stevene Gym Friday after an effort to end a three year drought at Portland Expo. St Louis chases a higher seed after a Friday Cheverus game. Deering’s win over Lewiston could boost Biddeford’s hold, while the Blue Devils face South Portland and Brunswick. Other games include Kennebunk at Sanford, Old Orchard Beach at Marshwood, and St Anthonys at St Ignatius as a Sanford Kennebunk tune up.
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Thorn
Orange
Maroon
Portland Expo Court
Power Train Academy of
Kittery
Linnell
St. Louis
Tigers
Blue and Gold
Cheverus
Stevene
Thornton
Biddeford
Lewiston
Edward Little
Auburn
Deering
Saco
Westbrook
Portland
Traip and
Morse
Sanford
Blue Devils
Kennebunk
Old Orchard Beach
Marshwood
St. Anthony’s
St. Ignatius
SAD 60
Wells
St. Francis
New England College
St Louis Sixth Graders Win Two Closely Played Games
The St Louis sixth grade basketball team beat Notre Dame seventh graders 47 to 46 in overtime at St Joseph's Hall. Gadbois led St Louis with 15 points while Casavant scored 17 for Notre Dame. Earlier St Louis won 33 to 31 against Old Orchard Beach with Gagnon top scorer for the Seagulls at 10 points. Officials were Grenier and Petit.
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St. Louis
Notre Dame
St. Joseph's Hall
Gadbois
Casavant
Saco
Old Orchard Beach
Gagnon
Seagulls
Labonte
Salvas
Cote
Tardiff
Cloutier
Danis
Lebland
Petrin
G. Poisson
Rheault
Grenier
Petit Tiem
Bouthot
Fradette
Granger
Davis
Derocher
Presley
McKee
Timmin
Smith
Martin
Beach Man Leads Scoring For UMP Squad
PORTLAND Captain Rollie Gagne a 6 1 junior guard from Old Orchard Beach leads the University of Maine in Portland in scoring this season. He has 79 field goals in 11 games and 223 points with 65 free throws, averaging 20.7 points per game. The Vik ing cager returns after a three week layoff for exams and the Portland team stood 3 8 early in the season. Seven games are listed for the second half.
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Portland
Rollie Gagne
Old Orchard Beach
University of Maine
Viking
Gagne
UMP
Pro Basketball Roundup From The Amei Press Recaps ABA and NBA Scores
Recap lists recent NBA and ABA results including Baltimore beating San Diego 121 to 108 and Seattle over Cincinnati 132 to 129. Also notes upcoming schedule with San Diego at Detroit and New York at Baltimore among others and Monday’s ABA results Houston 109 New Jersey 107.
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Aimee Press Mendes
Baltimore
San Diego
Seattle
Cincinnati
Detroit
New York
St. Louis
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Houston
New Jersey
Kentucky
Minnesota
Dallas
Oakland
Indiana
Pittsburgh
New Orleans
Portland
Ore
Denver
Hockey Results and ECAC Basketball Roundup
NHL results from an AP roundup list games including Philadelphia at Montreal and Toronto at Chicago while college notes highlight Billy Tindall of Massachusetts earning a spot on the ECAC weekly team for a third time this season after key baskets against Connecticut and American International. Ed Sindut Holy Cross Jack Kvanez Boston College and Jim Hayes Boston University are also named on the ECAC squad.
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NEW York
Billy Tindall
Massachusetts
Tindall
Connecticut
American International
Ed Sindut
Holy Cross
Jack Kvanez
Boston College
Jim Hayes
Boston University
Benefit game set for Feb 11 at Thornton Academy
Saco and Old Orchard Beach police and firefighters will play a charity basketball game at Thornton Academy gym on Feb 11 to benefit Deputy Police Chief Alfred Cote. The 7:30 p.m. kickoff tickets go on sale at Percy's Pharmacy Brother's Pharmacy Olympia Fruit Vic's Appliance and Scammon's.
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Saco
Old Orchard Beach
Thornton Academy
Alfred Cote
Percy's Pharmacy
Brother’s Pharmacy
Olympia Fruit
Vic's Appliance
Scammon’s
Ski Conditions From New England Ski Areas Monday Afternoon
Ski reports list new snow inches, snow type, base depths, and condition ratings. Areas across Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Massachusetts show powder and granular surfaces with base depths from 0 to 52 inches and condition ratings ranging from excellent to bare spots.
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Associated Press
New England
Kennedy Five Opens Season With Victory
Kennedy School Patriots open basketball season with 41 19 win over St Louis. Key scorers Kerry Anton 11 John Gilstorf 12 Ken Brock 10. rebounds by Goulet and Cantara. JV Kennedy 35 St Louis 10. Kennedy JV top scorers Nemet 14 Anton 7. Gagnon 3. Officials Nelson and Petit. Time 4 6's.
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Kennedy School Patriots
Fantths
Gymnasium
Patriots
Kerry Anton
John Gilstorf
Ken Brock
Brad Goulet
Jeff Cantara
Mike Gadbois
Mike Labonte
Jayvee
Robert Nemet
Shawn Anton
Kennedy
John Cosgrove
Ron Boissoneault
St. Louis
Kennebunk DeMolay Defeats Bradford in Salvation Army hall
OLD ORCHARD BEACH Lafayette Chapter Demolay of Kennebunk defeated Bradford 85 to 56 at the Salvation Army Recreation Hall. John Campbell led Bradford with 11 points, Danny Raye 10, while Louis Farber paced Kennebunk with 15 and Harry Nobele added 15. Officials Hunt and Tripp. Time 4-8's.
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Old Orchard Beach
Lafayette
Order of Demolay
Kennebunk
Bradford
Salvation Army
John Campbell
Bradford Five
Danny Raye
Louis Farber
Harry Nobele
Hamilton
Baker
Nobele
Fairfield
Farber
Hutchins
Cook
Bryant
Dragittis
J. Knox
S. Knox
Zaferson
Tripp
Rage
Campbell
Audio
Reserve
Stickney
Officials Hunt
Szklarz’s 85 points not enough in loss to Windham Thunder
Bob Szklarz of Franklin Pierce College scored 85 points on 32 of 47 field goals and 21 of 25 free throws in a remarkable performance, but Franklin Pierce fell 118 117 in overtime to Windham Thunder Mt Fr Gr 12 to State. Weather notes follow with ski area outlook and cold temperatures across New England.
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Windham
Bob Szklarz
Szklarz
Worcester
Mass
Franklin Pierce College of
Rindge
N.H
Franklin Pierce
Windham Thunder
Mt — Fr Gr
Sds
Tom
Rhode Island
Weather Bureau
New England
Maine
Kiki Cutter Sparks Interest In European Boxing Scene
Paris reports a welterweight bout where Curtis Cokes of Dallas outpointed Jean Josselin of France in non title action. Youthful U.S. Olympic prospect Kiki Cutter from Bend Oregon, 18, stirs European press with curiosity about her unusual nickname and real name Christina.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Curtis Cokes
Dallas
Jean Josselin
Chambousse
Kiki Cutter
Bend
Ore
U.S
Europe
Kiki
Christina
Weight Lifting Program Starts At St. Louis
Twenty six boys participate in a winter weight lifting program at St. Louis High School directed by Bob Cote. Sophomores include Bob Bineau Dennis Millette Carl Parisen Don Cote Roger Gagnon Paul Credit Guy Casavant Charlie Drapeau Marc Rousseau Mike Caron William Shaw. Juniors include Ben Caron Joe Bernier Dan St Pierre Ronald Laflamme Ron Martin Dick Metayer Dick Delage Ivan Guillereault Mike Morin. Freshmen include Norm Salvas Dick Labrecque Bob Grenier Dennis Guay Ray Hebert Roger Rheault.
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St. Louis High School
Bob Cote
Bob Bineau
Dennis Millette
Carl Parisien
Don Cote
Roger Gagnon
Paul Credit
Guy Casavant
Charlie Drapeau
Marc Rousseau
Mike Caron
William Shaw
Ben Caron
Joe Bernier
Dan St. Pierre
Ronald Laflamme
Ron Martin
Dick Metayer
Dick Delage
Ivan Guillereault
Mike Morin
Fresh
Norm Salvas
Dick Labrecque
Bob Grenier
Dennis Guay
Ray Hebert
Roger Rheault
Patrick To Meet Ryun In The Mile
New York AP reports Jim Ryan will face Dave Patrick in the mile at the U S Track and Field Federation meet on Friday The matchup pairs the world record holder against the NCAA indoor champion Patrick quietly secured the spot after late confirmation and will run the mile against Ryun who has a best indoor time of 3 58 6 Patrick has run faster this season but has yet to win a mile race and Ryun has not faced strong competition so far this year
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New York
Jim Ryan
Dave Patrick
U.S. Track and Field Federation
Patrick
Dave
Villanova
Jim Elliott
Ryun
Tarbox Wins Western Maine Bowling Quarterfinal
Pat Tarbox of Roll-A-Way Lanes defeated Pat Gallagher of Big 20 2 122 to 2 004 overall, winning the quarterfinal by 118 pins. Tarbox led by 87 pins at the half, then rolled 107 to Gallagher’s 89 in the first string and built the margin with strong spares and a key 120 in the late frames. Tarbox advances to meet the Rose Russell or Dot Vanderveer winner in the semifinal.
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Pat Tarbox
Maine
Pat Gallagher
Mrs. Gallog
Strong
Tarbox
Mrs. Tarbox
Rose Russell
Dot Vanderveer
P. Tarbox
P. Gallagher
Mercier Wins Johnston Purse at Narragansett Meet
Hazardous track conditions forced Narragansett Park to cancel seven of the winter meeting's first 14 dates but jockey Norm Mercier and trainer J J Kelly Jr. found a bright note. Mercier rode Doris J G to a one half length victory in the $4500 Johnston Purse before 7897 fans, the ninth win for Kelly and the 13th for Mercier since the meet opened January 20.
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Pawtucket
R.I
Narragansett Park
Norm Mercier
J.J. Kelly Jr
Mercier
Doris J.G
Doris J
Handicap Lane Rolloff At Pastime Lanes
Wednesday evening feature at Pastime Lanes a handicap rolloff for men starts at 8 30 pm This first of weekly events is open to any bowler with a verifiable average and will award prizes based on entry numbers Entry closes at starting time
Audrey Hepburn Visits Olympic Downhill Course
In Chamrousse Audrey Hepburn rode the cable car to the Olympic downhill course with Jean-Claude Killy and posed for photos before a 50 mph wind forced her back to the base. In Villard de Lans Sheila M Johansen of Billings Montana, a U S luge team competitor, sports a black left eye after a pre Olympic practice fall.
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Chamrousse
France
Audrey Hepburn
Jean-Claude Killy
Croix-De-Chamrousse
Villard-De-Lans
Sheila M. Johansen
Billings
Mont
U.S
Pris Jean to Represent St. Louis High in Foul Shooting
Pris Jean, a 16 year old junior from St. Louis High, will represent her school in the state girls foul shooting contest at Jackson Junior High School in Portland. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Roger Jean of Biddeford, she is the first entrant for St. Louis in at least 12 years. Other contestants eliminated at St Josephs Hall were seniors Eileen Bernard Joanne Petit and Sue Roy.
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St. Louis High
Pris Jean
St. Louis
Jackson Junior High School
Portland
Roger Jean
Alfred Road
Biddeford
Ann Pullen
St. Joseph's Hall
Eileen Bernard
Joanne Petit
Sue Roy
The sacred ibis in ancient Egypt worship and mummification
The sacred ibis was revered by ancient Egyptians and embalmed after death, reflecting its ritual significance and burial customs in early Egyptian belief systems.
Brand Names On Skis Cause Olympic Squabble
At the Grenoble Games, the ban or allowance of manufacturer names on skis sparked a major IOC-ISF clash. Brundage warned of suspensions for rulebreakers, then the federation reversed to permit trade marks. Training injuries and political questions colored the opening day as three hockey games kicked off the events.
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Grenoble
France
Charles de Gaulle
International Ski Federation
Avery Brundage
International Olympic Committee
Ski Federation
Brundage
Fism
Yuri Mashin
Central Committee
Cane c
Vietnam
Mashin
Robin Morning
Santa Monica
Calif
Lawrence Crane
Rod Hebron
Canada
Wendy Allen
San Pedro
Dennis McCoy
Bishop
Cynthia Kauffman
Seattle
Wash
Ronald
U.S
Bill Lanigan
New York
Dianne Holum
Northbrook
Ill
Toy Joan Dorgan
Springfield
College Scores Roundup From Various Halls and Courts
East Muhlenberg 90, Johns Hopkins 91 in New Haven. Vanderbilt 82, Georgia 77. Kentucky 78, Mississippi 62. Tennessee 87, LSU 67. Florida 64, Alabama 59. Ky Wesleyan 89, Delta Miss 67. Okla City 117, Centenary 92. Grambling 82, Tex South 70. Michigan 113, Minnesota 101. Ohio State 78, Indiana 77. Nebraska 89, Oklahoma 83. Kansas State 69, Missouri 67. Kansas 52, Oklahoma State 50. Creighton 94, Wm Jewell 64. West Tex St 79, Hardin-Simmons 70. Pan American 94, Corpus Christi 82. No Tex St Far West Nev So 117, No Arizona 91. Phillips Oilers 71, Montana 67. Hawaii 84, Arizona State 68.
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Kentucky
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Alabama
Ky. Wesleyan
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Okla. City
Centenary
Grambling
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Montana
Hawaii
Arizona State
Mathis Underdog in Madison Square Garden Title Fight
New York reports Buster Mathis ranks as a 2-1 underdog against Joe Frazier in a heavyweight title bout on the first boxing show at the new Madison Square Garden. Mathis, who once beat Frazier in amateurs, vows to box smarter and seek a knockout if mistakes come from his undefeated rival. Emile Griffith and Nino Benvenuti joined the principals for a contract signing briefing.
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New York
Buster Mathis
Joe Frazier
Mathis
Frazier
New
Madison Square Garden
Benon
California
U.S
Tokyo
Joe
Emile Griffith
Nino Benvenuti
New Garden
Playoff Pay to Packers and Cowboys Revealed in 1960s NFL
NFL president Art Modell announced official post season receipts for the December 31 championship game. Green Bay received 7 950.96 per man and Dallas 5 878.90 per man, with Packers players earning about 85 000 in postseason pay during Vince Lombardi’s nine year tenure. Gross receipts topped 2.58 million, including 2 million from media rights.
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NEW York
Green Bay Packers
Dallas Cowboys
Art Modell
NFL
Packers
Los Angeles
Chicago
Green Bay
Dallas
Cleveland
Vince Lombardi
Robertson Closing In On Leaders in NBA Scoring and Free Throws
New York AP Oscar Robertson continues to pace the NBA in scoring pace, with 1,401 total points and a 27.8 point per game average. He led last week with 178 points in five games, holds the free throw percentage lead at 87.5, and remains second in assists while topping per game assists. Wilt Chamberlain still leads in field goal percentage at 57.5 and rebounds at 24.2 per game.
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New York
Oscar Robertson
National Basketball Association
Big O
Cincinnati
Detroit
Dave Bing
Bing
Robertson
Flynn Robinson
Chicago
Robinson
Dave Gambee
San Diego
Len Wilkens
St. Louis
Wilkens
Wilt Chamberlain
Philadelphia Stills
Idaho State Names Randy Tyson Defensive Coach
Pocatello Idaho AP Randy Tyson a former Utah State center and RIU defensive coach since 1967 has been named defensive coach at Idaho State University. He joins ISU after serving on Rhode Island University staff.
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Pocatello
Idaho
Randy Tyson
Rhode Island University
Idaho State University
Tyson
RIU
Utah
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