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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1963

Page

6

Bradds Leads Buckeyes Past Northwestern On Road

Gary Bradds starred for Ohio State with 13 of the final 16 points as the Buckeyes beat Northwestern 50-45 on the Wildcats floor. Ohio State stays tied for first in the Big Ten at 9-2 with three games left, while Illinois won 81-70 at Minnesota to pressure the standings. Indiana fell 102-96 at Wisconsin, leaving the conference race tight.

Gary Bradds Jerry Lucas Ohio State Buckeyes Bradds Northwestern Wildcats Big Ten Illinois Illini Minnesota Gophers Indiana Wisconsin Naiis

Lakers Still Lead Celtics In Percentage Race

New York reports a tight fight between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers for the best regular season percentage. The Lakers, at 50 18, beat Detroit 113 107 in Des Moines as Boston sits at 51 20 with nine games remaining. Remaining schedules show Lakers 12 games, Celtics nine, with multiple interconference and rivalry matchups shaping the potential playoff home advantage.

New York Boston Celtics Los Angeles Lakers Lakers Celtics Los Angeles Detroit Pistons Des Moines Boston Chicago Syracuse San Francisco Detroit Cincinnati St. Louis

Fiks Lead In Cribbage Tourney At Biddeford Home

In the fifth of 10 cribbage games Elks beat Council Chagnon 75 to 62 at the Council home on Adams Street Biddeford. Elks lead the series 37 points 362 to 325 with high scorers Eddie Gallagher Ray Dupuis Elmer Me serve Lionel St Ouis at 10 points. Next game at Council Chagnon next Tuesday at 8.

Elks Council Antonio Jacques Council Chagnon

British Champion Charnley Targets Ortiz After KO

British lightweight champion Dave Charnley knocked out Joe Brown in the sixth round at Beele Vue Stadium in Manchester, signaling a world title shot against Carlos Ortiz. Brown, a former world champion, suffered a bad eye injury and may lose his chance after the defeat. Brown weighed 134 1/2 pounds. Charnley 136.

Manchester England Dave Charnley Carlos Ortiz Beele Vue London Joe Brown Baton Rouge Ortiz Charnley Brown Dave Associated Press Dave Charney Johnny Cooke Joe Shaw Kansas City Wichita Falls Tex Curtis Cokes Dallas Joey Parks Santa Fe N.M

Duke closing in as Bearcats lead tightens in AP poll

Cincinnati remains top of the AP college basketball poll for the 14th straight week, holding 402 points with 30 first places. Duke climbs to second with 378 points after a 106 93 win over North Carolina and now holds the longest current winning streak at 15. Loyola of Chicago stays third after recent victories.

Cincinnati Bearcats Duke Blue Devils Bearcats Associated Press Blue Devils Duke Cincinnati Tulsa North Carolina Loyola Chicago Bowling Green St. John’s New York Houston

Maine Moose Hunting Bill Opposed By Committee

Augusta AP inland fisheries panel unanimously opposes a five day moose hunt proposed for Oct 15 in Aroostook County. The bill, filed by Rep. Aloysius Gallant of Eagle Lake, seeks to resume moose hunting but is deemed premature.

Augusta Legislative Inland Fisheries & Game Committee Maine Aroostook Aloysius Gallant D-Eagle Lake

Mikita Grabs NHL Scoring Lead With 65 Points

Mikita of the Chicago Black Hawks surged to the NHL individual scoring lead with 65 points after a 10-point spree last week. The 22-year-old center posted six goals and four assists in three games, with 28 goals and 97 assists on the season. Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings moved into second place with 64 points.

Montreal S AP Stan Mikita Chicago Black Hawks National Hockey League Mikita Gordie Howe Detroit Red Wings

Golden Gloves Tourney Nears Chicago Stoppage

The 36th annual Golden Gloves Tourney of Champions may end in Chicago Stadium after a National AAU rule requiring headgear for amateurs is deemed fatal to Chicago’s event. The tourney draws about 240 boxers from 31 cities in 20 states, with leaders meeting to discuss rotating finals to Denver Minneapolis Fort Worth or Louisville.

Chicago Wilfrid Smith Chicago Tribune Smith Denver Minneapolis Fort Worth Louisville

Ski Conditions In New England Report

New England ski reports rate venues from Maine to New Hampshire for powder conditions. Listings include Mt Rangley Rumford Sugarloaf Kingfield Sunday River Black Mt Cannon Mt Cranmore King Pine Madison Mittersill Wildcat Gunstock Dartmeway Fitzwilliam King Ridge New London Moose Mt Mount Sunapee Pats Peak Pinnacle Temple with powder depths ranging roughly from 4 to 91 inches and condition grades from E to G to F.

Boston New England Council Maine New Hampshire Mt. Jackson E. Cannon Mt. Franconia Way Lyme E. Fitzwilliam E. King Ridge New London Pinnacle Mt. Keene Temple Mt. Temple

Lakers Top Pistons 113 107 In Monday Hoops

Los Angeles defeated Detroit 113 107 as two conferences clawed for position in the early season standings Boston Syracuse Cincinnati New York Los Angeles St Louis Detroit San Francisco Chicago share the latest results and divisional records while the schedule shows several road trips and upcoming games across the league.

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

Hockey Results No games Monday Today's Game

The schedule shows New York versus Detroit on Wednesday and Chicago at Toronto in upcoming National Hockey League action.

Associated Press New York Detroit Chicago Toronto

Global boxing results from last night across cities

Reports show multiple bouts with knockouts and points across Manchester Wichita Paris Montreal and more. Fighters Charney Cooke Giardello De John Durelle Lopes Perkins and others secured wins or decisions in venues from Manchester to Bologna with several stoppages and outpoints noted.

Jacksonville Fla Joey Giardello Philadelphia Wilfie Greaves Edmonton North Miami Beach Mike de John Miami Earl Atley Montreal Yvon Durelle Baie Ste. Anne Canada Cecil Gray Halifax Bob Cleroux Chomedey Que Joepee Garvin Sawyer Arnold Sacramento Calif Joey Lopes Henry Barrera San Francisco Paris Eddie Perkins Chicago Robinson Garcia Cuba Hollywood On Fletcher Los Angeles Dave Furch Phoeom. Ariz W. Philadelphia Bud Anderson Tommy Lowry

Winter road crossings warn drivers to slow and stop early

State Police urge caution at highway rail crossings, noting greater danger in winter due to slick approaches. Drivers should reduce speed and start stopping well before the crossing to avoid loss of control on previously stopped vehicles and slippery surfaces.

Brandt to anchor Orioles in 1963 center field

Jackie Brandt, once a roaming outfielder, will stay in Baltimore as the regular center fielder and No 2 hitter in 1963 after a down year. Manager Billy Hitchcock confirmed the move as Brandt, 28, had shuffled through left, center, right and even third base in 1962, batting .255.

Jackie Brandt Baltimore Orioles Brandt Baltimore Orioles Billy Hitchcock National Bob Kennedy Chicago Cubs Nelson Mathews Lou Brock George Altman Jim Constable Milwaukee Braves Dark Giants

Giants Seek Relief Pitcher in Spring Training

In Casa Grande Arizona manager Alvin Dark says the defending NL champions must avoid complacency and find a short relief pitcher. The Giants traded Stu Miller and Mike McCormick for Jack Fisher and Billy Hoeft, with Gaylord Perry as a potential option.

Casa Grande, Ariz Alvin Dark Giants Dark Willie Mays Stu Miller Miller Baltimore Mike McCormick Jack Fisher Billy Hoeft Hoeft Gaylord Perry Cleveland Jim Perry

Yonkers Harness Opener Draws 28,730 In Snowy Night

Yonkers Raceway opened in New York under a cold light snow with 28,730 fans attending. Nine races yielded $1,975,656 in mutuels as Pioneer Pick, favored, finished fifth. Riders wore Air Force gear while horses steamed, and bettors eyed the track despite the weather.

New York Yonkers Raceway New York State Yonkers Florida Pioneer Pick

AMVETS Auxiliary Votes Donations and Plans

Mrs Norma Lavigne hosted a meeting of the Merton Ira Staples AMVETS auxiliary with President Mrs Ruth Nickerson presiding. Donations were voted to the post kitchen CARE and the Cerebral Palsy Fund. Officers were nominated for March 14 and elections set for March 28. A state executive meeting was announced for Portland March 27. Civil defense activities were reported through medical self help and a police training course in Alfred. A report covered donations of draperies bedspreads rugs and bureaus to two auxiliary rooms at Sweetser Children's Home Saco. A buffet supper for new officers in April is planned and Mrs Gladyce Dodge was welcomed as a new member.

Norma Lavigne Hill Street Biddeford Merton Ira Staples Post Amvets Ruth Nickerson Post Kitchen Alfred Sweetser Children’s Home Saco Portland Gladyce Dodge Lavigne

Beach Voters Consider Park Funding and Coastal Rules

Beach voters discuss raising 500 dollars to defray the cost of a baseball park meeting Little Town League dimensions and an appraisal firm to test 100 percent valuation of all real and personal property. Other articles seek to bar live entertainment in malt liquor licensed venues and ban surf fishing 9 am to 5 pm in summer. The warrant also covers house number surveys in Old Orchard Beach, renumbering buildings, and adjusting licensing fees.

Paye One Old Orchard Beach Board of Assessors

Movie Award Nominations List for Supporting Roles

The article continues with Oscar nominees for best supporting actor Ed Begley Victor Buono Telly Savalas Omar Sharif and Terence Stamp. Best supporting actress contenders include Mary Badham Patty Duke Shirley Knight Angela Lansbury and Thelma Ritter.

Page One Patty Duke Shirley Knight Angela Lansbury Thelma Ritter Birdman of Alcatraz

New England governors push Frost themes for World's Fair

President Benson of the B&M urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to assess merger proposals’ impact. Governors recommended a New England themed World’s Fair building featuring Robert Frost manuscripts and a plain regional aesthetic. A Heritage Trail linking historic sites across New England was approved.

Daniel A. Benson B&m Interstate Commerce Commission New England Robert Frost Frost

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