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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1964

Page

6

Eagles in key tilt tonight in Biddeford arena

Oxford Hills visits Biddeford Junior High in a must win for St Louis as part of a four game area card. other games include Thornton at Sanford Kennebunk at Wells and Old Orchard Beach at Berwick High. Biddeford has an open date.

Oxford Hills Biddeford St. Louis Thornton Sanford Kennebunk Wells Old Orchard Beach Berwick High School Vikings Eagles Morse Edward Little Viking

Lucas makes strong start after year away in NBA rookie race

Jerry Lucas the 6 foot 8 inch 230 pound Ohio State star and first round Royals draft choice leads the NBA in field goal percentage and ranks among top rebounders after missing last season. He has 397 made of 757 attempts for 52.4 percent and 958 rebounds in 58 games for 16.5 average while reaching 1,031 points for a 17.8 mark. Wilt Chamberlain leads scoring with 2,076 points and Oscar Robertson is second with 1,771.

New York Jerry Lucas National Basketball Association Lucas Cincinnati Royals Ohio State Royals Collegians NBA Wilt Chamberlain San Francisco Cincinnati Oscar Robertson

Braves In Position To Challenge For Pennant

In Fort Worth AP report, Braves skipper states Milwaukee team is best poised since the 1950s to contend for the NL pennant. He highlights Felipe Alou and Ed Bailey acquisitions, solid outfield with Aaron Alou and Maye, strong catching pair, young pitchers led by LeMaster Cloninger Sadowski and veteran Spahn, with Bolling McMillan infield and potential position changes for Mathews Menke.

Fort Worth Tex Braves Milwaukee Giants Felipe Alou Ed Bailey Henry Aaron Alou Lee Maye Ty Cline Don Dillard Mack Jones Len Gabrielson Bailey Torre Gene Oliver Bob Shaw Bob Hendley Dick Kelley Jerry Hummilysch Jack Smith Dodgers Spokane Denny LeMaster Tony Cloninger Bob Sadowski Hank Fischer Danny Schneider Warren Spahn Bob Tiefenauer Ron Piche Frank Funk Billy Hoeft Smith Frank Bolling Roy McMillan

Arbitration On Park Lease Is Turned Down

Kansas City mayor Illus W. Davis rejected arbitration on the Athletics park lease with owner Charles O. Finley. Davis demanded a four to five year lease and warned there would be no opening day without it. Finley resisted and threatened court action after the league rejected his move bid.

Kansas City Llus W. Davis Charles O. Finley Joe Cronin Finley League Athletics Louisville Cronin Davis Surance Business Chicago

Bruins Stay On Top In Unbeaten AP Poll

UCLA remains the only undefeated major college team at 19 0 and leads the AP basketball poll with 347 points. Michigan Kentucky and Davidson follow as Oregon State climbs to ninth and DePaul completes the top ten after upsets.

Ucla Bruins Associated Press Bruins Michigan Kentucky Chicago Loyola Oregon State Loyola Wichita St. John’s New York Portland UCLA California Ohio State Davidson Georgia Southern William and Mary Duke North Carolina State Maryland Villanova Bradley LaSalle Vanderbilt Alabama Tulane Louisiana State DePaul W. L Tee Kentucky Pesteee Due Esceases Vanderbilt Seenee Villanova Eee Paul Seer

Oilers and York Heel Triumph in City League Games

Roy and Perreault Oilers beat Saco Tanning 50 43 at Biddeford Junior High Gym after a late Dallaire layup. York Heel edged Sanford Plastics 70 58 led by Jim O Leary 20 and Henry Petit 19, with strong defense from Roland Farley.

Roy & Perreault Oilers Saco Tanning Biddeford Ben Dallaire Oilers Roland Farley Norm Labbe Saco Dallaire Oilmen York Sanford Plastics Jim O'Leary Henry Petit Sanford Dick Paras Sanford Plastic R. Petit H. Petit Perkins Paras Lavigne Saucier York Heel Sullivan and Chenard Roy & Paveteus Oilers Fleurant Edwin P. Cote R. Farley Huff Goudreau Saco Taming Labbe Natel IS. Cote Vadnais Huot Dion St. Louis Deschambeault Roy Perreault Cam Chenire

Basketball NBA Monday and Wednesday Schedule Summary

National Basketball Association results note no games Monday with upcoming matchups listed including Los Angeles at Boston and New York at St Louis. Wednesday games feature Philadelphia at Baltimore and Boston at Los Angeles with Cincinnati versus Detroit at Lima, Ohio.

National Hockey League Associated Press Toronto Montreal New York Chicago National Basketball Association Los Angeles Boston San Francisco Detroit Baltimore Philadelphia St. Louis Cincinnati Lima Ohio

Roberts Commits To 1964 Orioles Season

Robin Roberts signs his 1964 contract with the Baltimore Orioles at age 37 and aims to rebound after a 14-13 season. He notes feeling strong, desires a better year, and trails 258 career wins with excitement for pitching again.

Baltimore Robin Roberts Roberts Baltimore Orioles Orioles Philadelphia Phillies Robin Meadowbrook

Pesky Confident Speaker At Saco Elks Sports Night

Boston manager Johnny Pesky spoke at the Elks Sports Night in Saco appearing relaxed and confident at a press session and banquet for Red Sox prospects. He noted Portland pitcher Dick Joyce as a top prospect, while Crowley and Mullen outlined event plans for the State of Maine Day on June 14.

Johnny Pesky Boston Red Sox Elks Saco Pesky Red Sox Portland Dick Joyce Joyce Cheverus Holy Cross College Bill Crowley Hearst State of Maine Baltimore Orioles Crowley Mike Rube Bill Mullen Richard Murphy Lodge

Fights Last Night in Sydney and Paris

Emile Griffith knocked out Ralph Dupas in Sydney in a nontitle bout. In Paris Francois Pavilla outpointed Gaspar Ortega in a lightweight bout with decisions from Paris judges.

Associated Press Sydney Australia Emile Griffith New York Ralph Dupas New Orleans Paris Francois Pavilla Martinique Gaspar Ortega Mexico

Drake Beats Wichita Rally Stirs Questions Over Call

Drake stunned Wichita 80-59 after a late Foster shot, lifting Drake to first in the Missouri Valley. Officials and reporters disputed whether Foster's fifth foul occurred, with bookkeepers marking it differently. The upset piled pressure on Wichita as Kentucky and Duke won, while Ohio State star Gary Bradds poured 49 in a 110-92 win.

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Mikita Scoring at a Record Pace in NHL Race

Montreal reports Stan Mikita of the Chicago Black Hawks leads the NHL in points with 70 in 54 games. He trails Dickie Moore’s 96 point season by 5 if he keeps pace, while teammates Bobby Hull and Beliveau Bathgate follow in the top standings with 60 to 57 points respectively.

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