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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1964

Page

6

Austrian Girls Sweep Ski Race at Innsbruck Olympic

Three Austrian girls dominated the downhill event as Christy Haas won by a wide margin. Edith Zimm erman and Traudl Hecher followed in a sweep highlighting Austria's strength on the slopes. American skaters faced mixed results with Jean Saubert and others underperforming in downhill while Antson led 1500m speed skating and Manfred Schnelldorfer topped the men’s figure event.

Innsbruck Austria Christy Haas Edith Zimmerman Traud] Hecher Ants Antson Estonia Holland Cornelius Verkerk Norway Willy Haugen Manfred Schnelldorfer West Germany European France Alain Calmat Scott Allen United States al- Yen America Jean Saubert Lakeview Oregirl Miss Haas

Senators Hope For Big Turnaround In 1964

Washington manager Gil Hodges predicts a better season for the Senators, stressing improved pitching and defense. He cites Bill Skowron’s addition, Don Blasingame’s leadoff role, and bets on Don Zimmer, Chuck Hinton, Jim King, and catcher Mike Brumley to lift the ball club from the cellar.

Washington Senators NEW York Senators Bill Skowron Dodgers Don Blasingame Ed Brinkman Don Zimmer John Kennedy Hawaii Don Lock Chuck Hinton Chuck Jim King Washington Ben Hunt Los Angeles Angels

Hockey Scores and Standings From Thursday Action

NHL results show Boston 4 New York 0 and Detroit 4 Chicago 0 with Toronto Montreal Chicago New York Boston games listed. Standings note Montreal Chicago Toronto Detroit New York Boston with points and records, plus two boxing results from Omaha and Boise reporting Diaz outpointing Davis and Powell stopping Collins.

National Hockey League Associated Press Boston New York Detroit Chicago Montreal Toronto NHL Omaha Cheno Diaz Bruce Davis Boise Idaho Charley Powell Los Angeles John Tiger Collins

New England Ski Reports Rate Trails by Condition

Ski guides list base depths and upper lower trail ratings across New England and nearby states. Resorts including Sugarloaf Lost Valley Kinsman Peak Squaw Mt Mount Bald Mt and several Vermont and Massachusetts hills show varied grades from Excellent to Fair with frequent G or F indicators and specific base depths and time windows.

Boston New England Council Maine Base Bald Mt. GE Lost Valley Mt. Abram Pleasant Mt Saddleback Squaw Mt. F Sugarloaf Sunday River New Hampshire North Base Black Mt Cannon Mt G. Cranmore Intervale King Pine Mittersill Mt. Whittier F. Tenney Waterville Valley Wildcat Central South Base Brookline Crotched Mt Dartmouth Skiway Fitzwilliam F. Gunstock Kidder King Ridge Moose Mt Mt. Sunapee F. Pats Peak Pinnacle Mt Snowcrest G. Temple Mt Vermont Glen Ellen Jay Peak Mad River Middlebury Bowl Stowe Smugglers Notch Sugarbush Vermont Central South Base Butternut Catamount Jiminy Peak Jug End Mt. Tom Otis Ridge Springfield Club Thunder Mt Massachusetts East Boston Hill Hamilton Slopes Mt. Wachusett Rhode Island Diamond Hill Connecticut Mohawk Mt Powder Hill

Celtics Face Busy Weekend With Back-To-Back Tests

The Celtics, defending NBA champions, edged Baltimore 94 92 at College Park to start a five game stretch. They travel to New York for a home and road set, then Philadelphia at home, then Los Angeles away with 10 straight road games after the current slate. Coach Red Auerbach noted the rough travel. The Celtics improved to 6 0 against the Bullets this season.

Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Baltimore College Park New York Boston Garden Philadelphia Los Angeles Red Auerbach Bullets

Yacht broker uses signs in showrooms restrooms

A Miami yacht sales broker posted restroom signs reading Buoys and Gulls in his showroom. The odd signage was noted by AP as part of a quirky display amid sales activities.

Miami

Radatz and Conley Sign with Red Sox in 1964 Pact

Boston AP reports Dick Radatz, 27 pounds lighter, seeks to prove himself as AL's best reliever while Gene Conley exits basketball to pursue a pitching comeback. Seven players signed, including Bill Spanswick, Bobby Guindon, Jim Gosger, Jerry Dorsch and Bill Rohr. salaries undisclosed. Conley, 33, retired from basketball, will join camp February 24 after an injury plagued season.

Boston Dick Radatz Gene Conley Boston Red Sox Bill Spanswick Mel Parnell Bobby Guindon Jim Gosger Jerry Dorsch Bill Rohr

Boston Goalie Leads League In Shutouts

Boston goalie Eddie Johnston, with a last place Bruins team, tops the NHL with his sixth shutout of the season, blanking the Rangers 4 0 to drop New York to fourth. He previously shut out Toronto and Montreal and made key saves in a 3 2 win over New York the night before. Coach Milt Schmidt lauds Johnston as a wonder while the Bruins’ defense and timely penalties, including a brawl in which Richardson and Green were penalized, set the stage for goals by Murray Oliver Doug Mohns Johnny Bucyk and Bob Leiter.

Associated Press Terry Sawchuk Detroit Red Wings National Hockey League Sawchuk Wings Chicago Black Hawks Detroit New York Rangers Bruins Boston Chicago Black Hawks Montreal Larry Jeffrey Floyd Smith Parker MacDonald Bruce MacGregor Rangers New York New Yorkers Ed Johnston Johnston Eddie Johnston Johnny Bower Toronto Glenn Hall Eddie Milt Schmidt Schmidt Dave Richardson Teddy Green Doug Mohns Rod Gilbert Andy Bathgate Gilbert Phil Govette Harry Howell Murray Oliver Johnny Bucyk Bob Leiter

Archer Battles Vet Mims In Garden Match

New York AP report on a Madison Square Garden bout pitting rising middleweight Joey Archer against veteran Holly Mims. Archer, No 2 in his division, seeks activity and possibly a title shot as Mims hopes for a late career breakthrough. The two bring contrasting paths with Archer at 38-1 in a seven fight win streak, while Mims, nearing 35, has fought four to five times yearly with a long odds history.

New York Joey Archer Holly Mims Madison Square Garden Archer Joey Giardello Mims

NYU Team Faces Four Area Hoop Tilts Tonight

Four area basketball games are on the schedule tonight. Biddeford hosts Thornton Academy at Linnell Gym in Class LI, a tight contest as both teams chase the tournament. South Portland visits St Louis at Biddeford, a key clash as St Louis seeks wins to reach the tournament. St Ignatius plays Kennebunk and Wells meets North Berwick in other notable matchups.

Biddeford Thornton Academy Linnell Tigers Steve White South Portland St. Louis Oxford Hills Cheverus St. Ignatius Kenne Wells North Berwick

Celtics, Warriors and 76ers post NBA wins

Wilt Chamberlain scored 40 as the San Francisco Warriors beat the Detroit Pistons 104-97 to tighten their Western lead. Bailey Howell had 33 for Detroit. Celtics edged the Baltimore Bullets 94-92 as Bill Russell grabbed 34 rebounds. Hal Greer led the 76ers past the Knicks 128-117 with 33 points.

Associated Press Wilt Chamberlain San Francisco Warriors Detroit Pistons National Basketball Association Chamberlain Wayne Hightower Warriors San Jose San Francisco Bailey Howell Pistons Boston Celtics Baltimore Bullets Philadelphia 76Ers New York Knicks NBA Bill Russell Celtics Baltimore Bullets University of Maryland Cole Field House College Park Big Bill Walt Bellamy Hal Greer New York 76Ers Knicks al Butler

Allied Shoe and Saco Tanning Back Up Wins

Allied Shoe beat Roy and Perreault Oilers 59 to 49 as Red Fleurant tied the contest late with a one and one foul shot before Billy Gagne scored three quick baskets in overtime. Gagne led with 20 points while Fleurant had 21 for the Oilers. Saco Tanning defeated White Star Laundry 67 to 53 late in the game as Gadbois fouled out with the score 48 to 46, Norm Labbe leading Saco with 15 points and Ray Laliberte scoring 13 for White Star.

Biddeford Allied Shoe Roy and Perreault Oilers Red Fleurant Billy Gagner Shoemakers Billy Gagne Oilers Saco Tanning White Star Laundry Gadbois White Star Norm Labbe Ray Laliberte Gagne Martin Wentworth Edscomb Boisvert Callahan Munford Roy Sullivan Chenard

Wells Junior High Girls Beat Lebanon in Narrow Win

Wells Junior High girls basketball defeated Lebanon Junior High 36 to 25 yesterday afternoon at the Lebanon Elementary School gym. Rose Galligan led Wells with the high score.

Wells Junior High Lebanon Wells Rose Galligan

Boxer records 58 24 6 with 13 KOs and TV bout

The undefeated fighter has never been knocked out and has stopped 13 opponents. A 10 round match will be carried on ABC television at 10 p m EST.

ABC

Palmer faces stiff opposition in Phoenix Open bid

Arnold Palmer opens with a one under par 70 at Phoenix Country Club, four behind Don Fairfield who leads after I round. Four players tied at 68 include Tony Lemma Bill Collins Herman Scharlau and George Archer. Forty two shot par or better in tough wind at the 72 hole event with a $50 000 purse.

Associated Rakes Phoenix Ariz Arnold Palmer Don Fairfield Palmer Phoenix Country Club Fairfield Champagne Tony Lema Bill Collins Herman Scharlau George Archer San Francisco

Pro Basketball Scores and Standings Snapshot

NBA results show Boston edged Baltimore 94 92. Seensere 128 beat New York San Francisco 104 104. Detroit 97 over New York. Eastern standings list Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia New York. Western standings feature San Francisco Los Angeles St Louis Baltimore Detroit. Miami golf notes include Jack Gilbert 159 at Knoxville and Julius Boros 69.

National Basketball Association Associated Press Boston Baltimore New York San Francisco Detroit Philadelphia Cincinnati Los Angeles St. Louis NBA

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