Saco Loop Gets Tighter Skiing Looks Excellent For The Weekend
Powder snow creates excellent conditions across New England resorts with Sugarloaf Kingfield and Cannon Mountain Franconia reporting top to excellent bases. Vermont and Western Massachusetts hills show similarly favorable forecasts for the weekend. In local hoops, Western Auto and Allied pull ahead in the Saco Recreation League with solid wins over Saco Tanning and Callahan's, led by Weiner, Boisvert, Munford, and Pate.
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Boston
New England
Maine
Kingfield
New Hampshire
Cannon Mountain
Franconia
Wildcat
Gunstock Belknap
Temple Mountain
Cranmore
North Conway
Vermont
Mad River
Stowe
Smugglers Notch
Big Bromley
Hogback
Mount Snow
Berkshires
Massachusetts
Seagulls Roll Over Berwick Quintet 72 to 45
Old Orchard Beach defeated Berwick High School 72 to 45 as the Seagulls pulled away with an 18-4 fourth quarter. Pete Osgood led Berwick with 13 points while Steve Dowd paced Old Orchard Beach with 21 points and Roland Gagne added 16. Berwick closed early leads at 18-14 33-29 and 54-41 before the surge.
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Old Orchard Beach
Berwick High School
Oldhard Beach
Berwick
Pete Osgood
Orchard Beach
Steve Dowd
Roland Gagne
Greg Peacock
Mike Ford
Seagull
Orchard Beach Gfp
Icecasecses
Marshall
Ucckseseceesss
Stevens
Plymouth
N.H
Gorham
S ‘Peacock
Hilltoppers
Caldwell
Edge I
Pete College
Ference
Boston
Gorham PO
Ray Osgood
de Eisiecbiccens
Bocccvens
Steve Bamford
Covésteses
Pomion
Arroyo Hopes To Duplicate Roberts Saga In 1963
The Associated Press reports Arroyo, turning 35, seeks a fresh baseball life after a shoulder woes season. He reported to Yankee camp, then signed with the Orioles for about 30000, aiming for a comeback like Robin Roberts who thrived at 35 after a late start with Baltimore. Ryne Duren also signed with the Angels for around 18000 as trades shuffle the majors.
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Roberts
Associated Press
Robin Roberts
Luis Arroyo
Robin
Baltimore Orioles
New York Yankees
Orioles
Yanks
Yankee
Fort Lauderdale
Ace
Ryne Duren
Los Angels Angels
Palm Springs
Calif
Houston Colts
Bob Tuefenauer
St. Louis Cardinals
Don Ferrarese
Rallies Mark Action In State Basketball Play
Maine defeated New Hampshire 78 to 57 in a Yankee Conference game as Dennis Vanidestine led all scorers with 25. Bowdoin lost to Tufts 82 to 71 after a second half Jumbo surge led by Paul Goldberger with 27. Gorham State Teachers College extended its win streak to 17 in the NE state college conference.
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Associated Press
Maine
University of Maine
Bowdoin
Gorham State Teachers College
New England State College
Medford
Mass
Polar Bears
Paul Goldberger
Goldberger
Joe Brogna
al Loane
Roandain
Hockey Standings And Results Snapshot
Chicago 66 points with 26 wins and 14 losses leads the table. Toronto 961 appears as a misprint. Montreal 60 points. Detroit 57. New York 40. Boston 36. Wednesday Toronto 6 Detroit 2. Today's game Boston at Montreal. No games Friday.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Toronto
Montreal
Detroit
New York
Boston
Frankie Carbo to Stay in Jail for Extortion Conviction
Frankie Carbo, a former underworld boxing figure, will remain in federal prison after the U.S. Court of Appeals affirmed his conspiracy and extortion convictions. Henchmen Frank Palermo and Joseph Sica also won their appeals and will serve sentences, while Truman Gibson Jr.’s suspended sentence was upheld and Louis Dragna’s conviction was overturned. The men were convicted in Los Angeles federal court for attempting to control earnings after Don Jordan’s title win in December 1958. Carbo, 57, is serving 25 years at McNeil Island Federal Penitentiary.
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San Francisco
Frankie Carbo
Underworld
U.S. Court of Appeals
Carbo
Frank (Blinky) Palermo
Joseph Sica
Truman Gibson Jr
Louis Tom Dragna
Los Angeles
Don Jordan
Jordan
McNeil Island Federal Penitentiary
Washington
Mahovlich Leads Leafs To Second in NHL Standings
Frank Mahovlich nicknamed the million dollar baby ends his scoring drought with two goals against Detroit. His second goal ignites a four goal third period as Toronto defeats Detroit 6 2. The win lifts the Maple Leafs to second place, five points behind Chicago and one ahead of Montreal.
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Frank Mahovlich
Toronto
Leafs
Big M
Chicago
Detroit
Montreal
Canadiens
Night visibility warning about headlights use
If you suspect any change in visibility at night, check your headlights and don’t take chances. Ensure lights are functioning properly to maintain safe driving conditions.
Thornton Ends Armory Career On Winning Note
Thornton academy defeated Sanford 68 54 at the Saco armory in the last game on the armory court before moving to a new gymnasium next fall. Bob Aaron led Thornton with 23 points, Seve Staples added 16, Dennis McNabb 13, and Dave McNabb sprained an ankle and sat out after the first period.
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Thornton Academy
Sanford
Saco Armory
Maroon and Gold
Armory
Thornton
Redskins
Maroon
Bob Aaron
Bob Wade
Aaron
Seve Staples
Dennis McNabb
Tom Cousens
Mike Weeks
Ray Adams
San
White Star Wins Biddeford City League Thriller
White Star trailed York Heel at halftime 27-33 but surged in the second half to defeat York Heel 52-44 in Biddeford league play. Bill Gagne led White Star with 13 points, Ray Lambert 12, Norm Fortier 11, while Joe Lauzon top-scored for York Heel with 21. league reports note Pioneer Plastics withdrew from the standings.
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White Star
York
Bill Gagne
Ray Lambert
Norm Fortier
Joe Lauzon
F. Gagne
Laliberte
Perreault
Fortier
Gagne
E¢ Dewitt
York Heel
Lauzon
Cartier
Tardiff
Martin
Bordage
Gauthier
Bowling League Scores From Pastime Lanes Report
National Mercantile and Pepperell Maintenance results show Wink's Place leading with 1,592 team points and 562 single points for Wink's Place. G Nicholas tallies 376 in team and 168 in single. Champs tops the 8B division with 1,342 team points and Dirty Birds 553 in single.
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National Mercantile
Wink
G& FF
Caron
G. Nicholas
Pepperell
Steam Rollers
Dirty Birds
Wild Cats of Champs
Champs
R. Grenier
P. Arel
C. DeSilva
Pappas Seals Biddeford Track Win with Ironlegs Feat
Biddeford High upended Wells High 68 2 to 40 with Danny Pappas leading. He won both hurdles and sprints, set a 3.2 in the 30 yard dash, joined the winning senior relay, and shared first in the 305 yard dash. Wells led in field events. Biddeford swept hurdles and distance, with Pappas setting a new mark and multiple top finishes across events.
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Ironlegs
Danny Pappas
Biddeford High
Wells High
Pappas
Wells
Biddeford
Hick
Byrnes
Darling
Searles
Campbell
Saunders
Gourde
K. Goodale
Cochrane
Hill
Phillips
Morin
G. Sansoucy
Oliver
Bourgeault
Mavel
Ducharme
Belanger
Harrison
Callahan
Ball
Ziminski
Bergeron
R. Belanger
Arm. Strong
Sansoucy
Erwin High Stalls Lamar in Low Scoring Game
Jonesboro Tenn AP Erwin High School out stalling Lamar 8-7 in a basketball match. Both teams used strict ball control and Erwin led 4-1 after three periods, needing a fourth quarter field goal by Doug Shook to come from behind and win.
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Jonesboro, Tenn
Erwin High School
Lamar
Erwin
Doug Shook
Dangerous One-Eyed Car Warning Cites Driving Risk
A warning stresses the danger of operating a car described as “one-eyed,” highlighting impaired visibility and increased crash risk. Authorities urge caution and advocate for safer vehicle inspections and driver awareness.
Team totals and high scores from Gosselin's meet
Team total Gosselin's 1 682 and team single 597 reflect overall performance. Individual leaders include M Baillargeon with high triple 396 and H Paul with high single 155.
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Gosselin
Trade League 20th Century Lanes Week Standing 19
The standings list Souliere's Service at 69 over Foss Metal 66 with Bull's Cafe at 57.3 and Genest's Variety at 54. Totals show Bull's Cafe 1598 for team score and 131 high single. High triple credit to R Frechette 36 and P Girard 147 for high single.
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Souliere’s Service
Hi Foss Metal
Bull's Cafe
Genest's Variety
Binette’s Barber
Metro Body Shop
Saco Hardware
A. Roy's Market
Ec Records
R. Frechette
P. Girard
Wildcats
Domino's
Pin Shakers
Jets
iStrikers
R. Morel
RK. Morel
Ladies Auxiliary League
Twisters
Limbos
M. Melikian
M. Libby
Throng Greets Pesky At Elks Sports Night
A large crowd gathered at Elks Sports Night to welcome Pesky amid cheer. Organizers reported strong attendance and praised Pesky for engaging with local fans and sharing insights on upcoming events.
Pesky greets crowd at Elks Sports Night in Saco
Johnny Pesky, newly announced Boston Red Sox manager, spoke at the Biddeford Saco Elks Club in Saco last night. He praised hard work and self discipline for players, avoided a forecast for the team, and noted the strike zone change could aid fastball pitchers like Earl Wilson. Red Sox Publicity Director Bill Crowley reported ahead season-ticket sales and a promising club under Pesky. Presenters included mayors J. Edward Whelan and Willie W. Pomerleau and Old Orchard Beach Town Council chair William Mullen.
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Red Sox
Johnny Pesky
Biddeford - Saco
Earl Wilson
Bill Crowley
Sox
Pesky
J. Edward Whelan
Willie W. Pomerleau
Saco
Pastime Rollers Gain Another Win
The Pastime team in York Cumberland Bowling league won five points in Portland against Bowlaway, totaling 1,473 to 1,394. Top scorers were Gerry Bissonette 313 for Pastime and Joe Stack 304 for Bowlaway.
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Pastime
York- Cumberland
Thornton Lassies Top Biddeford Girls
Thornton Academy sextet raced past Biddeford High 44 to 33 at Biddeford Junior High. Poirier led Biddeford with 10 points. Thibeault stood out for the Tigerettes. Biddeford jayvees won 17 to 11 in the prelim.
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Thornton Academy
Coburn
Ane
Biddeford
Hill
Peek
Gray
Lamb
Ziminski
Beaulieu
Thibeault
Alexander
Johnson
Poirier
Thornton
Roy
Mitchell
Total Moppers and Gillis Scoring Summary
Results show Total Moppers 1 220, Single Moppers 440, High Triple N Gillis 374, High Single N Gillis 136. Competition records reflect individual scores by N Gillis and team totals across events.
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N. Gillis
Boxing results and bowling standings from Miami Beach and Union City
Fight notes: Otha Brown outpoints Sammy Stone in Miami Beach while Irish Jim Gorman outpoints Davy Beau Jack in Union City. Bowling results show High Triple D Raybine and High Single B Elliot, plus Limbos leading with totals and top singles.
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Associated Press
Miami Beach
Fla
Otha Brown
Miami
Sammy Stone
Deerfield Beach
Union City
N.J
Jimmy Gorman
Paterson
Davy Beau Jack
New York
T. Single
D. Raybine
B. Elliot
Lakers Rally Upset Celtics In Boston NBA Clash
The Los Angeles Lakers rallied from a 17-point gap to beat the Boston Celtics 134-128 in Boston. Elgin Baylor scored 50 as Dick Barnett and Baylor fueled the late surge. Jerry West sidelined with a pulled hamstring. The win puts L A ahead in season series and tightens playoff implications.
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Los Angeles Lakers
Boston Celtics
Los Angeles
West Coast
National Basketball Association
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NBA
Ers
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Lakers
Freddie Schaus
West
Red Auerbach
Elgin Baylor
Baylor
Boston Garden
Dick Barnett
Barnett
Jim Krebs
Frank Selvy
Sam Jones
Bill Russell
Jones
Frank Ramsey
Cousy Baylor
Detroit
Nasson defeats St. Francis 80 66 in Springvale clash
Nasson college overcame St. Francis 80 to 66 in a hard fought basketball game in Springvale. Al Walker led Nasson with 25 points, followed by Mike Porter 24 and Ted Young 20 as Nasson pulled away after a 36 36 halftime. St Francis’ John Hughes, Jim Craig, Jack McGrath and Johnny Kelly reached double figures. Free throw disparity hurt the Lions 22 of 34 to Nasson’s 10 of 25.
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St. Francis
Springvale
al Walker
Ted Young
Nassan
Walker
Mike Porter
Young
John Hughes
Jim Craig
Jack McGrath
Johnny Kelly
Red Knights
Lions
Knights
Nasson
Sullivan
Houle
Porter
Trafton
Kallis
Pelletier
Hughes
McGrath
Kelly
Coyne
Craig
NCAA Region Hoop Schedule Is Announced
New York AP reports dates and sites for regional rounds of the NCAA men's basketball tournament. Eastern first round triple header at the Palestra Philadelphia March 11 with three regional matchups. Winners meet in Eastern Regional at College Park March 15 and 16. Midwest regions set for Lawrence Kansas and Provo Utah March 15 16 with winners advancing to Louisville March 23 24 for semifinals and final.
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Ncaa Service Bureau
Palestra
Philadelphia
Yankees
Tleholder
College Park
Evanston
Ill
East Lansing
Mich
Lawrence
Kan
Provo
Utah
Louisville
Panthers Triumph 69 68 at West Virginia in Soulful Win
Panthers, unranked independents, avenge earlier 68 67 loss by narrowly beating West Virginia 69 68 as Paul Krieger seals victory with 12 seconds left. Other top teams Duke and Georgia Tech win. several other upsets and routs across college hoops.
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Associated Press
Pitt
Panthers
West Virginia
Paul Krieger
Duke
Georgia Tech
Virginia
Charlottesville
Vanderbilt
Tennessee State
St. Bonaventure
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Gannon
South Carolina
Furman
Navy
Rutgers
Villanova
St. John’s
Dayton
Duquesne
Davidson
Richmond
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