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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1963

Page

6

Allied Wins Saco League Crown Over Teachers In Playoff

Allied defeated the Teachers to clinch the Saco Recreation basketball title at Thornton Academy gym then edged them again 51-41 in a playoff. Ralph Boisvert led Allied with 19 points while Phil Curtis topped the Teachers with 20. Allied earns a shot at the Twin City championship vs Prescott Metal tomorrow at Biddeford Junior High, with the Clifton E. Gove Memorial trophy awaiting the winner.

Allied Saco Recreation Thornton Academy Prescott Metal Biddeford Twin City Clifford E. Gove Ralph Beiser Weiner Phil Curtis

New England Skiing Weekend Draws Big Crowds

Boston reports a busy ski weekend as Washington’s birthday holidays boost vacation travel. North country slopes gain powder and solid bases with Cannon Mountain Cranmore Wildcat seeing fresh snow. Vermont Berkshire Maine Connecticut all report good to excellent conditions and heavy innkeeper reservations.

Boston New England Washington North Country Cannon Mountain Franconia N. H Cranmore North Conway Wildcat Pinkham Notch Vermont Berkshires Massachusetts Bay State Connecticut Maine

Cincinnati Seeks NCAA Berth With North Texas St Clash

The Cincinnati Bearcats, ranked No 1, aim to extend a long title quest by beating North Texas State and secure a sixth straight MVC NCAA regional berth. Cincinnati holds a 191 record and previously beat North Texas 75-58. Notre Dame faces NYU, while Penn State, Pittsburgh, Temple, and others chase NCAA spots amid upsets and notable games.

Cincinnati Bearcats North Texas State Bearcats Wichita North Texas Cincinnati Notre Dame New York University Madison Square Garden NYU Penn State Pittsburgh Temple Pitt Philadelphia West Virginia Nittany Lions Springfield Holy Cross Worcester Mass Crusaders Providence Assumption Davidson Wake Forest Charlotte Nick Workman Seton Hall St. Peter's Detroit Canisius Marquette Louisville North Carolina Virginia Rutgers Colgate LaSalle Duquesne Georgetown Lafayette New Hampshire Vermont

New England Trotters Stakes Dates Are Set

Salem New Hampshire racing dates for the 1963 New England Standing ardbred breeders stakes announced by President Win Amidon. Events will be staged for two and three year olds at Gorham Bangor Bay State Rockingham and Suffolk Downs with added money. Current eligible: 87 three year olds and 132 two year olds. Schedule lists Gorham July dates for two and three year olds, Bangor July and July 4 for three year olds, Bay State August 5, Rockingham October 4, Suffolk Downs October 28 29.

Salem N.H New England Gorham Bangor Raceway

Cheverus Hooks Biddeford In Western Maine II Thriller

Cheverus rallied in the second quarter to beat Biddeford 74-52 in the Western Maine II tournament at the Portland Exposition. Key runs by Bannister O'Brien and Gorham propelled the Stags as Biddeford led 16-11 before halftime, with Bannister scoring 21 points to pace Cheverus and Chenard leading Biddeford with 16. Morse beat Traip 55-30 in the opening game, noted for separate admissions and falling attendance.

Cheverus Ken Chenard Ed Shevenell Paul Twomey Bob Bourque Chuck Clifford Biddeford John Gorham Stags Bill O'Brien Jeff Bannister Irish Stags Biddeford High School Portland Exposition Bannister Tom Thornton O'Brien O’brien Chenard Johnny Gorham Ed Manning Tigers Biddeoard Chen Gorham Thornton Bourque Bill O’brien Twomey Leo Bineau Doubll Manning Tiger Morse High School Bathae Traip Academy of Ritter Ath Morse Joe Harrington Ted Weaver

Lincoln Downs Opens With Early Thoroughbred Meet

Lincoln Downs prepares for a 49 day night horse racing meet inaugurating thoroughbred racing in New England. Day racing runs until April 1 then night racing through April 18 with final two days back to afternoon. Snow delayed the opener but track crews expect solid conditions for opening day cards featuring the Washington's Birthday Handicap and entries like Charlie Boy and Now Do It.

Lincoln R. I Lincoln Downs New England Arthur Patenaude Patenaude Big Freeze Charlie Boy

Pistons Falter Again as Celtics Edge Detroit 117 113

The Boston Celtics defeated the Detroit Pistons 117 to 113 on the Pistons home floor extending their winning streak. Detroit blew an 18 point lead and remains in danger of missing the NBA playoffs as their third place battle with San Francisco tightens to a slim .004 percentage. Syracuse beat Cincinnati 128-109, nearly locking up second in the Eastern Division as Cincinnati trails by four games with 14 to play.

Associated Press Detroit Pistons National Basketball Association Boston Celtics Celtics Pistons San Francisco Syracuse Cincinnati NBA

Mays Rewarded To $100 000 Tune By Giants

Willie Mays agreed to terms with the San Francisco Giants for roughly 100000 for the 1963 season after leading the league with 49 homers and 141 RBIs while hitting .304. Manager Al Dark praised the star as he joined Ted Williams DiMaggio and Musial among top salaries. Also, Ralph Terry signed with the Yankees for 35000 following a 23 12 season. many pitchers across MLB inked deals including Craig Peters Willey Shantz Siebert Dalkowski and others.

Associated Press Willie Mays San Francisco al Dark Giants Mays Ted Williams Joe DiMaggio Stan Musial Ralph Terry New York Yankees Terry Roger Craig New York Mets Ray Herbert Gary Peters Chicago White Sox Carl Willey Milwaukee Ernie Broglio Bobby Shantz St. Louis Bob Allen Wilfred Sonny] Siebert Cleveland Steve Dalkowski Baltimore

NHL Wednesday Results and Standings Summary

The NHL reports a 3 3 tie between New York and Boston and a 2 1 Toronto win over Montreal. Chicago visits Detroit. no games Friday. Team records show Chicago 27 15 14 68 Toronto 28 20 9 65 Montreal 23 16 18 64 Detroit 23 18 13 59 New York 16 29 11 43 Boston 12 31 15 39.

National Hockey League Associated Press New York Boston Toronto Montreal Chicago Detroit

Rizzuto Hand Mangled By Snow Blower Accident

Phil Rizzuto, 45, former Yankee shortstop and current Yankees broadcaster, is hospitalized in Elizabeth New Jersey after a snow blower blades cut his right hand. He cleared a clogged machine on his front walk and the blades fractured eight bones and crushed two fingers. Doctors expect limited use of the hand for about a year.

Yankees

Pro Basketball Scores and Standings Update

Boston beat Detroit 117 113 and Syracuse defeated Cincinnati 128 109. Today New York visits Cincinnati Syracuse hosts Chicago Boston travels to San Francisco Friday San Francisco plays New York Syracuse visits Detroit Boston at Los Angeles Chicago at St Louis. Eastern Division standings show Boston 2 13? Syracuse 39 27. Cincinnati 35 31 New York 18 46. Western Division Los Angeles 48 17 St Louis 38 27 Detroit 25 41 San Francisco 24 40 Chicago 9 47.

Associated Press Boston Detroit Syracuse Cincinnati New York Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles St. Louis Associated

Red Wings suspend Howie Young. farmhand called up

Detroit defenseman Howie Young receives a three game ban from NHL officials after Sunday's Wings Montreal game. Roger LaFreniere, 20, from Pittsburgh, called up to replace him, leads his farm club in penalty minutes and ranks high in AHL penalties.

Detroit Detroit Red Wings Howie Young National Hockey League Clarence Campbell NHL Young Wings Montreal Roger LaFreniere Pittsburgh Red Wings Phoma

Toronto Tightens Pro Hockey Race

The Toronto Maple Leafs beat Montreal 2-1 to reclaim second place and close within three points of the Chicago Black Hawks. Montreal falls to third as Toronto leads by one point over the Canadiens, while Boston and New York drew 3-3 in the other game.

Toronto Maple Leafs Leafs Montreal Canadiens Toronto Chicago Black Hawks Boston Bruins New York Rangers

Jurges Signs Eight Young Players for Houston Colts

Bill Jurges, former Red Sox manager and NL shortstop, signs eight youngsters from Maryland Virginia and the Carolinas as a scout for the Houston Colts. He praises Sonny Jackson of Silver Spring Md as a fast shortstop with potential hitting. Paul Richards aided the deal after Yankee interest. Jackson is a Negro player Jurges scouted for two years.

Jurges NEW York Bill Jurges Maryland Virginia Carolinas Houston Colts Red Sox Sonny Jackson Silver Springs Paul Richards Houston Yankees Jackson

Stockton bout ends in points with Asis over Linson

Rey Asis of Stockton wins a close points decision over Manny Linson of Mexico in a 119 pound bout. Asis scores 119 and a half to Linson's 119.4 in a tough clash.

Stockton Calif Rey Asis Manny Linson Mexico

Paterson Boxer Don McAteer Wins Close Bout in NY

Don Mc Ateer of Paterson, 181, edged rival Dusty Rhodes, 182, of New York in a tight eight round outpointing decision. Rhodes and Mc Ateer fought a brisk pace with Mc Ateer landing cleaner punches to secure the win.

Associated Press Paterson N. J Don McAteer Dusty Rhodes New York

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