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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1968

Page

6

Saint Louis Streak Highlights in Western Maine Tourney

St Louis 60 58 loss to South Portland in Western Maine lass II semi final as Eagles set season records. Ron Cote dominated with multiple 30 point games and a career 1080 field goals attempted. Records include most points in a season, most field goals, and 20 point games, with team marks in overtime scoring and double digit 20 point scorers.

St. Louis South Portland Ron Cote Edward Little Portland Cote Oxford Hills Cheverus Ray Belan Thornton Dave Pelletier Stephens Ray Belanger Alan Dutremble Dutremble Belanger Pelletier Eagles Eagle Sanford Jay Couser Durin Hooker Mike Brennan Couser Journal Marcel Faucher

Frazier Predicts Quick Victory Over Mathis in Title Fight

Joe Frazier, 24 and 19-0 with 17 KOs, predicts an early win against Buster Mathis, 24 and 23-0 with 17 KOs, for the world heavyweight title at Madison Square Garden next Monday night. He dismisses Mathis’s opposition, noting his own faster, stronger opposition history including Chuvalo and Bonavena.

Kiamesha Lake N.Y Joe Frazier Buster Mathis Madison Square Garden Philadelphia Frazier Mathis New York Massachusetts Joe Billy Daniels Oscar Bonavena Eddie Machen Doug Jones George Chuvalo Chuvalo

Pro Basketball Results and Olympic Trials Selections

AP reports NBA results with St. Louis beating New York 108 to 102 and Philadelphia surpassing San Francisco 127 to 107. Los Angeles edged Cincinnati 117 to 106. ABA results show Anaheim 132 over Dallas 110 and Minnesota 192 over Kentucky 93. Ed Sin Dut from Holy Cross and Calvin Murphy from Niagara were named to the US Olympic trials squad for April 4 to 6 in Albuquerque.

Associated Press NBA St. Louis New York Philadelphia San Francisco Los Ang Cincinnati Baltimore Boston Miami Los Angeles Chicago Evansville Ind San Diego ABA Anaheim Dallas Minnesota Kentucky Oakland Indiana Houston Pittsburgh Kansas City Ed Sindut Holy Cross Albuquerque N.M Calvin Murphy Niagara Norwalk

Ski Conditions From New England Ski Areas

Weather outlook and snow reports from Maine to Connecticut list new snow depths and surface types like powder and packed powder. Ski areas include Mt. Abram Saddleback Sugarloaf Cranmore Killington Stowe Brombie Mt and more with ranges of base depths and conditions.

New England Maine Mt. Abram Par New Hampshire Mad River Magic Mt Okemo Lower Stowe Stratton Sreaveeree Connecticut Mohawk Powder Hill Berkshires Vermont Thursay

Hockey Scores From Tuesday Night

Boston defeated Pittsburgh 5 to 3 while Montreal faced St Louis and Chicago played Toronto. Minnesota clashed with Oakland and Toronto hosted Boston as New York met Detroit and Los Angeles played Philadelphia.

Associated Press Boston Pittsburgh Montreal St. Louis Chicago Toronto Minnesota Oakland New York Detroit Los Angeles Philadelphia

Bob Dodge Faces Ed Larkin For Title at Roll-A-Way

Twin City bowling fans await a 20 string bout as Bob Dodge defends his title against Ed Larkin at Roll-A-Way Lanes Thursday at 6 pm. Dodge recently beat Don Nolette, while Larkin enters his first 10 string match aiming to upset the champ in a telescored showdown.

Bob Dodge Twin City Ed Larkin Dodge Don Nolette Eavy Larkin

College Scores Summary of Rivalry Action Across Schools

Villanova beat Toledo 71 to 69 while Dartmouth defeated Worcester Tech 86 to 78. St. John’s won 83 to 67 over Holy Cross. Colgate 89 Rochester 77. Rutgers 62 Lehigh 55. Boston U 84 Brandeis 68. Mass 61 apeereneen 59. Marshall 131 Old Dominion 91. Michigan 104 Purdue 94. Northeastern 73 Indiana 66. Iowa 76 Michigan State 58. Kansas State 70 Missouri 63. Nebraska 76 Kansas 69. Notre Dame 87 Valparaiso 75. Youngstown 71 Akron 68. Rice 76 SMU 75. Texas Christian 71 Texas 65. Baylor 71 Arkansas 64. Texas Tech 83 Texas A M 81 in two overtimes.

St. John's Holy Cross Colgate Rochester Rutgers Lehigh Boston U Brandeis Mass Marshall Old Dominion Midwest Michigan Purdue Northeastern Indiana Iowa Michigan State Kansas State Missouri Nebraska Kansas Notre Dame Valparaiso Youngstown Akron Southwest Rice SMU Texas Christian Texas Baylor Arkansas Texas Tech Texas A&m Associated Press Big Ten Big Eight New York Keith Hochstein South Bend Ind Bob Arneen Bob Whitmore Arneen Whitmore Villanova Johnny Jones Toledo Chad Calabria Iowa City Calabria Sam Williams Hawkeyes Ohio State Toichigan Rick Mount Boilermakers Rudy Tomjanovich Wolverines Iowa State Steve Honeycutt Nick Pino Wildcats Northwestern Wisconsin Minnesota Rice Southern Methodist Bucknell Gettysburg Colate Massachusetts Rider Susqnehanna Boston Sanders Dartmouth Worcester Tech

Austrian Is Favored In Skating Event

Defending champion Emmerich Danzer of Austria led after four compulsory figures in the men's world figure skating championships with 684.0 points to Tim Wood's 674.3, ahead of Patrick Pera of France and the American pair and singles contenders. The Protopopov team led the pairs, while Peggy Fleming remained the leading American hopeful in the singles. New England college players were left off the All American team, with Niagara’s Conn making the second team.

Geneva Emmerich Danzer Austria Tim Wood Bloomfield Hills Mich Danzer Wood Patrick Pera France Grenoble Scot Allen Smoke Rise N.J Gary Visconti Detroit Russia Ludmilla Oleg Protopopov Cynthia Ronald Kauffman Seattle Wash America Peggy Fleming Colorado Springs Colo

Saco Golfer Hits Big One at Daytona Beach

Saco golfer John Kennedy aged 83 from Old Orchard Road aced the par three second hole at Daytona Beach. Playing with Edward Harriman of Hollis and Warren Thompson and Warren Libby of Biddeford, he made his first hole-in-one with a five iron on the 108 yard hole.

Daytona Beach John Kennedy Old Orchard Road Saco Kennedy Edward Harriman Hollis Warren Thompson Warren Libby Biddeford

Celtics face Warriors without Jones in home stand

Boston press notes Sam Jones sidelined by virus as John Havlicek and Larry Siegfried share backcourt duties against the San Francisco Warriors. Don Nelson and Tom Sanders back up Johnny Jones and Bailey Howell as Boston aims for a third straight win and to avenge last week’s 127-122 defeat. Russell adds scoring punch with 97 points in five games while Nate Thurmond’s season is over for Golden State. The Celtics hold second in the East and host Chicago before Philadelphia’s 76ers visit on Sunday.

Boston Boston Celtics Sam Jones National Basketball Association San Vhaprnota Warriors The Garen Jones John Havlicek Larry Siegfried Don Nelson Tom Sanders Johnny Jones Bailey Howell Celtics Warriors San Francisco Seattle San Diego West Coast Bill Russell Russell Nate Thurmond Los Angeles Lakers NBA Philadelphia Chicago Bulls Mighty 76Ers

Controversy Over South Africa's Readmission To Olympics

Controversy over South Africa's readmission to the Summer Games continued as the IOC faced calls for a special meeting in London. US officials feared boycotts by African nations though no action was planned, while UCLA players Lew Alcindor Lucius Allen and Mike Warren rejected Olympic trials invitations for academic reasons. In Boston, Nick Buoniconti and Don Gillis to be honored by the Montclair Men's Club in Quincy on March 9.

Associated Press South Africa London International Olympic Committee Washington U.S Kansas City National Collegiate Athletic Association Lew Alcindor Lucius Allen Mike Warren UCLA Los Angeles Jess Hill Southern California Bill Hewitt Trojans Tooong Mexico City Guillio Onesti Avery Peanceps IOC Penenee Marquess of Exeter Quincy, Mass Nick Buoniconti Boston Patriots Boston Don Gillis Whdh-Tv Montclair Men’s Club Quincy Johnny Pesky Milt Schmidt Bob Feller Mike Holovak Bobby Doerr Bill Sharman Sam Mele Jim Nance Joe Foss Dick Radatz

Standings jostle as majors split leads across three leagues

Big Ten lone atop with Iowa. Big Eight lead by Kansas State as four games separate, while Texas Texas Christian Baylor share a three way Southwest lead. St John’s tops NIT hopefuls Holy Cross 83 67. Notre Dame beats Valparaiso 87 75 amid NIT bid push. Kansas State, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa State vie for key positions. Purdue Michigan clash. Texas A&M falters in double OT to Texas Tech.

Bruins Rally Past Penguins 5-3 in Pittsburgh

Boston improves to within one point of third in the East after a 5-3 victory over Pittsburgh in front of 6,456. Ken Hodge and John McKenzie key with goals, Cheevers 34 saves as Bruins extend playoff lead over Toronto. scratch notes on Elmwood Purse horse race follow.

Boston Bruins Boston Bruins New York Chicago Penguins Pittsburgh Toronto Maple Leafs Bseton Garden NHL Krake McKenzie Gerry Cheevers Les Binkley

Men's Rolloff At Biddeford Lanes Set For March 2

A men’s rolloff for bowlers with a 105 average or under is planned at Roll-A-Way Lanes in Biddeford on Saturday March 2 at 1 30 p m. The 10 string route should be close with many entries. Prizes depend on entries and entries are accepted up to 15 minutes before start. For more information contact Al or Maurice Huot at the lanes.

Maurice Huot

Red Sox stay unit as OConnell seals 1968 roster

Boston General Manager Dick OConnell signed Carl Yastrzemski to a 1968 contract and finalized deals with all 42 players including Reggie Smith and Jose Tartabull. Veterans received raises, Dan Osinski secured a larger later contract, and Tony Conigliaro joined workouts ahead of exhibition play under Manager Dick Williams.

Winter Haven Fla Boston Red Sox Red Sox Dick O'Connell Carl Yastrzemski O'Connell Reggie Smith Jose Tarta Smith Tartabull Dan Osinski Osinski Tony Conigliaro Conigliaro Tony Dick Williams

Central Connecticut State College wary of basketball season

New Britain Connecticut AP reports Central Connecticut State College showing little enthusiasm for its basketball team with an 11 10 record and a blunt publicity release stating a great year for Central Connecticut's basketball team it isn't.

NEW Britain, Conn Central Connecticut State College Central Connecticut

NBA Coaches Name Elvin Hayes Top All Star. Hayes Leads Picks

New York AP Elvin Hayes 6 foot 8 star of top ranked Houston chosen as unanimous first team center by 12 NBA coaches on their annual college All Star list. Lew Alcindor UCLA and Westley Unseld Louisville follow with strong votes. Don May Dayton and Pete Maravich LSU on first unit with others on second team and honorable mentions listed.

New York Elvin Hayes Houston National Basketball Association Hayes Lew Alcindor UCLA Westley Unsen Louisville Don May Dayton Pete Maravich Louisiana State Alcindor Larry Miller North Carolina Calvin Murphy Niagara Jo Jo White Kansas Bob Lanier Bonaventure Don Smith Iowa State Lucius Allen Mike Lewis Duke Butch Beard Henry Logan Western Carolina Charlie Scott Simmie Hill West Texas State Merv Jackson Utah Shaler Haliman Utah State Ron Williams West Virginia Tom Boerwinkle Tennessee Harry Hollines Denver

Bowlers Vie In Western Maine Semi Final Showdown

Pat Tarbox of Roll-A-Way Lanes and Rose Russell of Big 20 clash in the first half of their Western Maine semi final elimination for the Run 20 title at 4 30 p m Thursday. Both advanced easily from quarterfinals and will face Dot Petty in the final for the Western Maine championship. Rose a veteran for years and Pat both show form with Pat pressing in recent matches.

Pat Tarbox Rose Russell Dot Petty Rose Peigner Pat

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