York County Basketball Tourney Pairings Tonight
Tourney officials plan the first round draw tonight at St Joseph hall Biddeford starting 7. Ten York County teams enter including Warriors and Braves from Kennebunkport and Saco Recreation. Biddeford city league entries include White Star Laundry, Dutremble Brothers, Elm Laundry, Roy and Perreault, plus D H Sundries, Lightning Club and a Sam's sponsored high school team. Four board officials and four non board referees will officiate. Final set for Saturday March 4.
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St. Joseph Hall
St. Louis
Warriors
Braves
Kennebunkport
Saco Recreation
Biddeford
White Star Laundry
Dutremble Brothers
Elm Laundry
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D & H Sundries
Lightning Club
Art Descoteaux
Sam's’ Lace
Leo Bedard
Jim Goudouras
Jack Miniutti
Phil Gaudette
Bert Gagne
Albert Potvin
Joe Regina
Norm Sylvestre
Tony Tsomides
Battle On For Last Two Pro Cage Playoff Spots
The NBA playoff picture narrows as the Syracuse Nationals and Philadelphia Warriors win to clinch spots and tighten race for the final Western berth. Detroit trails Los Angeles by a game and a half after losses, while Cincinnati sits a game back. Lakers host Celtics. Wings edge Knicks. Pistons, Royals at odds with Detroit doubleheader looming.
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Older Maine hoops tales mix praise and nostalgia
The piece recalls Thornton’s early tourney surge and Bath's rally as Saco boys fade, then shifts to deer kill data from 1959, center jump nostalgia, and a look at historic schoolboy basketball tournaments in Franklin and York counties. It blends sports memory with archival notes from 1939 tournament coverage.
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Maine Principals Association
Lewiston Auburn Ping Pong Champion Seeks State Tournament Info
Bert Godin of Auburn Maine writes Sports Mailbag seeking contact for the state table tennis championship after competing locally since 1956. He notes three local titles, has formed an eight team league, and says he defeated five newcomers this season while asking for the correct tournament organizers or contact to reach them.
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Lewiston
Auburn
John Robinson
Lewiston Evening Journal
Biddeford
Dresen bets on Dodgers to beat Pirates in pennant race
Milwaukee manager Dressen predicts Los Angeles will top the Pirates in the National League, wagering two hats on a finish ahead of Pittsburgh. He also singles out the Giants as a mystery team and notes San Francisco should have won in previous seasons. Dressen says his Braves will win more games than last year, when they finished second to Pittsburgh by seven games.
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Pirates
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Alvin Dark
Form Prevails In LL Tourney
In Western Maine Class LL play the tournament opened with Cheverus defeating Brunswick 75 57 and Lewiston beating Sanford 68 61. Morse upset Thornton and South Portland beat Stephenson to set semifinals with Cheverus and Lewiston meeting.
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Sanford
Cote
Don Day
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Stearns
Millinocket
Waterville
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Berwick High
Union
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York County
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Porter High
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Fryeburg
Mexico
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North Yarmouth Academy
Camden
Freeport
Ellsworth
Guilford
Bucksport
Schench
St. Ignatius
Berwick
Pennell
Jay
Waldoboro
Greely
Lubee
Ricker
Houston
Mile
Washburn
Rockport
Kingfield
Porter
Oxford
Appleton
Easton
Jonesport
Monson
Searsport
Three Teams Tied For Top In TA Intra-Murals
AMVETS Post in Biddeford reports over 100 members attended its annual sports banquet at the post home. The event featured Harlem Globe Trotters footage and World Series pictures. Commander Tremblay announced future gym upgrades and hopes to field a softball and Little League team. An informal opening banquet and social followed, with dancing by the Rocking Cardinals of Portland.
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Biddeford
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Harlem Globetrotters
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Kennedy
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Portland
Airline Strike May Delay Red Sox Spring Practice
Boston AP reports an airline strike could push back Boston Red Sox spring training arrivals. Pitchers and catchers report Saturday, others Wednesday, but travel disruptions may force late departures to Scottsdale Arizona. Dick OConnell notes several players may arrive late or not at all if the strike continues, with visa issues delaying Mike Fornieles in Cuba.
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Mariner
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Enou
O'Connell
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United States
Russ Nixon
Tracy Stallard
Dave Hillman
Ike Delock
Arnold Earley
Don Heffner
Rudy York
Billy Herman
Clay Stops Freeman In Miami Beach Showdown
Cassius Clay 190 pounds from Louisville defeated Donnie Freeman 184 pounds from Dallas in Miami Beach. Luis Rodriguez 147% from Cuba stopped Lyle Mackin 149½ pounds from Oakland. Harry Campbell 136 pounds from Santa Cruz outpointed Dave Camacho 138½ pounds from Mexico. Mel Collins 157¾ pounds from Trenton outpointed Jimmy Hopkins 160% pounds from Philadelphia. Dave Charnley 133 pounds from Streatham outpointed Fernand Nollet 135 pounds from France. Charnley retains European lightweight title.
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Harry Campbell
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Dave Camacho
Mexico
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Mel Collins
Jimmy Hopkins
Dave Charnley Aims for World Lightweight Title
Dave Charnley of Britain secured a shot at American Joe Brown by outpointing Fernard Nollet to retain the European crown. The win in London guarantees Charnley a rematch with Brown, set for April 18, after a previous cut eye hindered his bid in Houston in 1959.
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Joe Brown
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Martinique
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Nollet
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Mohns to Play Defense as Bruins Shuffle Lineup
Boston Bruins coach Milt Schmidt plans Doug Mohns to stay on defense for the rest of the season with Gary Aldcorn moving to Mohns wing tomorrow against Detroit in Detroit. Aldcorn has been a penalty killer and will join Murray Oliver and Andre Pronovost on the line. Flaman and Erickson, injured in weekend games, practiced and are set to play.
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Doug Mohns
Gary Aldcorn
Mohns
Boston Bruins
Red Wings
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Gary
Bruins
Milt Schmidt
Murray
Oliver
Andre Pronovost
Chicago
Aldcorn
Fenny Flaman
Aut Erickson
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Tuesday Through Thursday Nhl Schedule Summary
No Tuesday games. Wednesday games feature Chicago at New York after noon. Thursday games include Toronto at Montreal and Boston at Detroit.
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Carbo And Pals Jailed During Court Trial
In Los Angeles, Frankie Carbo and three of his four co defendants in a conspiracy extortion case were ordered jailed for the trial. Judge Ernest A. Tolin revoked bail for four, forcing Frank Palermo Joe Sica and Louis Tom Dragna into custody. Truman Gibson Jr. was allowed to stay free on $5,000 bond.
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Blinky) Palermo
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Eagles Fall Behind In Cribbage Tourney Showdown
AMVETS maintain lead after a 54 all tie with the Eagles in a cribbage match at the Eagles home. After two weeks, AMVETS 124 Eagles 92 with 16 players each. Robichaud-Gilbert top the standings with 11 points, Picard-Dubois lead Eagles with 7. Next match Tuesday at AMVETS hall in Biddeford.
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Pro Basketball Tuesday Results
Syracuse defeated Detroit 123 to 118 while Philadelphia beat New York 114 to 112. St Louis won 126 to 114 over Cincinnati. Remaining matchups listed include Philadelphia at Cincinnati Detroit at Philadelphia and New York at Detroit. Boston travels to Los Angeles and St Louis visits Syracuse.
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