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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1962

Page

5

Celtics Win 129 114 over Hawks in St Louis

Celtics extend six game win streak as Tom Heinsohn and Sam Jones each tally 24 points and Bob Cousy adds 20 in a 129 114 victory over St Louis. Rob Pettit leads Hawks with 37 as Boston jumps to 44 20 early and holds on.

ST. Louis Boston Celtics Red Auerbach Auerbach Boston Celtics St. Louis Hawks Syracuse Tom Heinsohn Sam Jones Hawks Bob Cousy Rob Pettit

Packers Seem To Be Cousins Of Nationals

The Syracuse Nationals beat the Chicago Packers for the seventh time this season, 127-123 in Madison Square Garden to take the Eastern Division lead. In the night’s doubleheader, the New York Knicks topped the Los Angeles Lakers 116-112. Detroit beat Cincinnati 119-118, while Boston won its sixth straight by defeating St. Louis 129-114.

Associated Press Syracuse Nationals Chicago Packers National Basketball Association Nats Packers New York Knicks Los Angles Lakers Detroit Pistons Cincinnati Royals Cincinnati Boston Celtics St. Louis Hawks St. Louis

Pro Basketball Tuesday Results Update

Boston defeated St Louis 129 to 114 and New York beat Los Angeles 116 to 112. Syracuse posted 127 to edge Chicago 123 while Detroit topped Cincinnati 119 to 118. Wednesday features Cincinnati at Detroit and Thursday games Philadelphia New York at Syracuse Boston at Syracuse Angeles Cincinnati at Dayton.

Boston St. Louis New York Los Angeles Syracuse Chicago Detroit Cincinnati Philadelphia-New York Angeles

San Francisco Over Cleveland In High Scoring Showdown

In a crowded matchup San Francisco defeated Cleveland 126 to 123 while Kansas City edged Hawaii 88 to 5. New York Pittsburgh faced Cleveland as San Francisco met Cleveland and Cleveland hosted Pittsburgh with New York visiting Pittsburgh.

San Francisco Cleveland Kansas City Hawaii New York Pittsburgh

Wolfpack Routs Duke to Tighten ACC Race

North Carolina State downed Duke 71-55 in Raleigh to climb to 6-3 in the ACC, while Duke drops to 7-2 in league play with Art Heyman sidelined by a sprained ankle. Maryland shocked North Carolina 79-62 at College Park, altering ACC standings.

Associated Press North Carolina State Wolfpack Duke Everett Case Blue Devils Raleigh N.C Wake Forest North Carolina Maryland College Park Vich Tar Heels Art Heyman ACC Russ Marvel Texas Christian Texas Tech Lubbock Baylor Cincinnati Shockers Texas State Bradey Notre Dame Canisius Bill O'Connor Bobby Robinson South Carolina Clemson Memphis State William & Mary Bob McCully Miles Aiken St. Bonaventure Tennessee State Allen Johnson Georgia Citadel Gary Daniels

Oxford Hills high school to take over Norway and South Paris

The new Oxford Hills High School will consolidate Norway and South Paris schools under a single district, with the 120 year old Oxford County Agricultural Association transferring Fairgrounds property to the new district for a future high school. The fair will operate this year on the old grounds, voters face budget approval February 21, and eminent domain remains a possible path for the district to acquire the property.

Oxford Hills Maine Neck of the Woods Norway South Paris Oxford Hills High School Oxford County Agricultural Association Oxford County Howard MacDonald Society Fair Association

Eagles Triumph Over Portland In Expo Showdown

St Louis Eagles defeated Portland 70 to 63 at the Expo to boost ihs chances in Western Maine II. Sanford edged Biddeford 38 31 as the Redskins mounted a late surge. Roger Sevigny led the Eagles with 19 points and Jim Fusce topped Sanford with 24. Portland saw three top scorers foul out in the final minutes.

Tiger Spark Blue St. Louis Ihs Portland High Biddeford High Sanford Redskins Thornton Ide Eagles Portland Bulldogs Coyne Jon Jim Farrin Charles Fusoc Tony Rumo Roger Red) Sevigny Ted Caouette Norm Beaulieu Fusce Caouette Cote Aeeueeen Blais Labbe Sevigny Beaulieu Portland Fusco Rumo Zimmerman Murphy Farrin C Mullin Fisher Matheson TiCurran Lee Louis

Klir Beck unveils changing hares diorama in Maine

Maine State Museum curator Klir Beck presents a two by four foot diorama titled varying hares that shows two stuffed rabbits switching coats from summer brown to winter white in a 60 second cycle. A black mirror creates the illusion of seasonal change before viewers through a glass window.

Maine Michael Angelo Whch Ellr’ Beck Maine State Museum State House Beck Klir Beck

Yanks Will Take Nothing For Granted Fishing Derby Winners

Camp Ellis Red and Gun club announced prize winners for the derby. Foster Leavitt Sr. won first prize for a 5.75 pound togue at Ossipee. Muriel Warren caught the largest brown trout, a one pounder, and Edward LeBlanc won the largest pickerel at 3.75 pounds. Club officers listed. next meeting February 13 to plan Moosehead excursion. Yankee notes follow.

Camp Ellis Harold Boudreau Fred Blow Mike Searles Fred Clark Moosehead Lake

Pierce Sinks 43 as Gulls top Rams 73 66 at Kennebunk

Kennebunk with Pete Pierce scoring a season high 43 points fouled out with 1 03 left and sustained injuries but kept the Rams close. Old Orchard Beach topped Kennebunk 73 66 despite Kennebunk’s double teams and two top rebounders left out. Area scorer Mike Porter led Old Orchard with 24. Old Orchard converted 29 fouls to Kennebunk eight.

Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk Ram Pete Pierce Pierce Rams Seagulls Terry Crown Mike Porter Old Orchard Dowd Geo. Peacock Porter Ladakakos Ford Peacock Kenne Ank Caee Hanscom E.se Littlefield Pery Sccsceeess Town Cssecascs Seaward Coeceee Evelyn Gibson Peccaro

TA Sextets Split Games With Deering

The Thornton Academy Girls basketball teams split a doubleheader with Deering in Saco. The TA junior varsity won 24 to 12. Coburn led Thornton with 15 points and O'Rourk added 8. In varsity action Deering edged Thornton 22 to 21, with Bergeron and Olson each scoring 9 for TA.

Thornton Academy The Ing Saco Thornton Coburn O’rourk

Joe Brown Ott For Las Vegas To Make Money

Houston AP reports light welterweight champion Joe Brown plans a $60,000 payday in a Las Vegas title defense against Carlos Ortiz on Feb 24. Brown, famed for 12th title defense, was briefly charged with carrying a pistol, released on $800 bond, and says the gun was in his car after being forgotten. Police found a .22 revolver during a speeding stop and Brown claims it was returned by a friend.

Houston Joe Brown Las Vegas Brown Carlos Ortiz New York Eas

Wells Warriors Rally Past York For Key District Win

Wells High School defeated York 60 43 to pull even for second place in Class M district one. Four Wells players hit double figures as center Ray Goodale returned from the injured list to boost the offense and defense. York led early through Dick Bucknam and Tom Griffin, but Wells pulled away in the final period, setting up a second place playoff with Berwick.

Wells High School Lewiston York High Wells Court Warriors York Five Dick Bucknam Tom Griffin Bob Todd Ray Goodale Wells Berwick St. Ignatius San Ford Paul Twomey Tigers Redskins Adams Bob Ahern Goodale Sanford McGoey MacDonald Alexandre SO Tbe Cavin Brackett Essesenvess Weltle Cicvickias Eo Kostis York GP Wee Cousens Icccccsis Cicknas Trompiey Biddeford Gs Chenard Ee Geerporerey Bucknam Dansereau Onkes Rior

Lary Seals 1962 Pact After Notable Yankee Record

Detroit pitcher Frank Lary signed a 1962 contract for about 35000 dollars, the highest Tiger salary since Hal Newhouser in the mid forties. He previously posted a 23 9 season in 1961, beat the Yankees four times in six decisions, and owns a 27 10 career mark against New York. Rick Ferrell says the raise reflects Lary's success against New York. Ellie Howard led the Yankees with five runs in the 1961 World Series.

Ralph Hour New York Yankees Saddle River N.J Maris Tony Kubek Cletis Boyer Tom Tresh Phil Linz Tresh Richmond Joe Pepitone Amarillo Charles Keller Binghamton Alan Hall Billy Madden Mantle Berra Hector Lopez Bill Skowron Bobby Richardson Clete Boyer Elston Howard Johnny Blanchard Yankees Detroit White Sox Orioles Indians Yanks Associated Press Frank Lary Detroit Tigers Tiger Hal Newhouser Lary New York Rick Ferrell Tigers Harvey Haddix Pittsburgh Pirates Roy McMlan Milwaukee Braves Jim Davenport San Francisco Giants Ellie Howard

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