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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1968

Page

6

South Carolina Upsets North Carolina in ACC Showdown

South Carolina stunned North Carolina 87 86 ending the Tar Heels 20 game win streak and boosting the Gamecocks' ACC tournament bid image. Bob Cremins had 23 points and 15 rebounds, while Larry Miller's 26 led UNC's late charge as Duke rebounded with a 71-61 win over NC State.

South Carolina North Carolina Duke Gamecocks Frank McGuire Bob Cremins New York City Tar Heels Larry Miller Associated Press North Carolina State Raleigh Mike Lewis Blue Devils Calvin Murphy Niagara Soph Puria Tech Eagles Bowling Green Syracuse Long Island Steters N.J Jersey City St. Peters Oklahoma City Centenary Rich Travis Chicago Loyola Western Michigan Virgin

Whatever Became Of Baseball Pick One Question

The piece discusses racial contrast question lightly, then shifts to psychological testing in baseball. Pittsburgh's Joe L Brown explains tests aim to learn about players, while Gil Hodges notes Mets lack a third baseman. Alvin Dark comments on roster stability and Tony Conigliaro trains after eye injury. Clay Carroll breaks his left ankle and faces 1–6 weeks out.

Pittsburgh Tom Tutko San Jose Pirates Joe L. Brown Brown Gil Hodges New York Mets Mets Hodges New York Alvin Dark Cleveland Tony Horton Max Alvis Dians Ollie Brown San Francisco Baltimore Boog Powell Orioles Tony Conigliaro Boston Conigliaro Atlanta Clay Carroll

Eagles Alumni Lettermen Meet Friday Night

The second annual St. Louis High Alumni Lettermen basketball game is set for 6:30 p m Friday. After the alumni-lettermen contest, the Eagle faculty meets the St Louis varsity. Alumni include President Robert Landry Roland Lemieux Richard Sevigny Don Dubé and Roy Taylor. The teachers roster features Jim McGrath Bob Cote Mike Morrell and Don Belœr. Coach Wilbur Bernier seeks a starting five. Former football talent Rickey Bergeron Ben Poirier and Dick Thibodeau may start.

St. Louis High Eagle St. Louis Jim McGrath Bob Cote Mike Morrell Don Beloer Wilbur Bernie

Copeland Wins Dash at Rockingham Park Night Meeting

Salem NH AP LeRoy Copeland drove Guiding Pasttime to a second straight win, taking the leading dash honors at Rockingham ParkWednesday night. It marked his eighth winner's circle appearance in 19 starts, underscoring his consistency in the harness racing meet.

Salem N.H Johnnie Leroy Copeland Rockingham Park

Closed Circuit TV Showings At Expo In Portland Maine

Portland Maine stages closed circuit boxing from Madison Square Garden at the Expo Position Building Monday night featuring two title bouts. Unbeatens Buster Mathis and Joe Frazier meet for heavyweight recognition after Cassius Clay’s deposition, while Emile Griffith and Nino Benvenuti clash in a rubber match for the middleweight title. Both fights are set for 15 rounds.

Portland Maine Adison Square Garden Buster Mathis Joe Frazier Cassius Clay Nino Benvenuti Nino Griffith

Thornton Academy Frosh defeat Sanford Redskins 64-57

Thornton Academy freshmen beat Sanford 64 to 57 at Linnell Gym. Caras led TA with 19 points as TA opened 18-7, led 30-15 at halftime, and 51-33 after three periods. Trudeau and Lamontagne added 11 each, Tarr 10, Boudreau 9. Emmons topped Sanford with 15. Officials Bowie and Roberts.

Thornton Academy Frosh Sanford Linnell Gymnasium Caras Thornton Trudeau Lamontagne Tarr Boudreau Emmons Sevigny Bansfield Herman Babcock Frederick McLeod Ridley Chamberlain Bowie and Roberts

Special lid shields polar bear eyes from Arctic glare

A unique protective lid for polar bears reduces eye strain in bright arctic conditions. Researchers note the device helps minimize glare and potential vision issues during exposure to intense sunlight reflected off ice and snow.

Junior Tigers Triumph Over Kennedy Patriots in Local Tilt

Biddeford Seventh Grade defeats Kennedy Patriots 38 to 19 as Jerry Crowley scores 13 and Tom Anton adds 12. Biddeford led 15-4, 19-8, 25-15 with Brock and Gilstorf each reaching eight points. gendarme

Biddeford Kennedy Patriots Jerry Crowley Tom Anton Tiger Brock Gilstorf Crowley Sylvestre Craig Cantara Zuke Whelan Demers K. Anton Nemet Sevigny J. Cantara Bergeron Goulet S. Anton Arbour Kennedy Ee Bissell Ribau

Former Titlist Wins Women's Special Rolloff

Twin City bowler Jeannette Montpas won the women under 99 average rolloff at 20th Century Lanes with 514 total after a 112 and 113, edging Ruth Boyajian by two pins. Other scores included Lorraine Perron 498 and Dolores Caron 498. next week's rolloff is set for Wednesday at 8 30.

Twin City Jeannette Montpas Carole St. Ours

Action Plus Expected At Expo Tonight

Pete Riccitelli returns from the injured list to face Doyle Shiver in a 10 round main event at the Exposition Building Portland. Riccitelli aims to rebound after a shoulder operation as fans anticipate a clash with Jimmy McDermott or Larry Carney in future bouts.

Portland Pete Riccitelli Doyle Shiver Jacksonville Fla Exposition Building Riccitelli New England Jimmy McDermott Larry Carney Expo East Boston Manny Freitas Lowell Mass Freitas Tony Lampton Westbrook Frank Dunton Pittsfield Tommy Butts Teddy Pertell Omell

Red Sox Ready for First Full Squad Workout

The Boston Red Sox prepared for their first full squad session in Winter Haven with Tony Conigliaro declaring his left eye 100 percent fit after about 100 cage swings. He plans to face live pitching today, joined by 42 players. Jose Santiago strained a thigh, Lee Stange had a minor pull, and others worked out separately as optimism grows over Conigliaro’s recovery.

Winter Haven Fla Boston Red Sox Tony Conigliaro Tony C Ainst Conigliaro George Scott Dalton Jones Ken Harrelson George Thomas Jose Tartabull George Spriggs Billy Conigliaro Jose Santiago Buddy Leroux Lee Stange Seatiage Nigliaro Leroux Tony

Halloween origins traced to Ireland Druids two millennia ago

The article notes that Halloween began in Ireland with the Druids roughly 2,000 years ago. It highlights the ancient roots of the holiday and its transformation into modern festivities.

Ireland

Hoot Gibson Named Defensive Backfield Coach for Patriots

Boston AP Claude Hoot Gibson, former AFL defensive back and punt returner, was named by Coach Mike Holovak to coach the Patriots defensive backfield. He replaces Chuck Webber, who left for the Chargers. Gibson starred at NC State 1958 60 and played for San Diego and Oakland before scouting for Oakland and coaching at NC State.

Boston Claude ‘Hoot” Gibson Boston Patriots North Carolina State Mike Holovak Chuck Webber San Diego Chargers Gibson N.C State San Diego Oakland Pats Dennis Byrd Art McMahon

Commissioners Last Word In Baseball Arbitration Agreement

Major league players ratified a two year binding arbitration pact with the commissioner of baseball to settle disputes between clubs and players. The deal raises minimum salary to 10 000 and grants players more contract input while detailing grievance procedures and travel, meal allowances, minor to major league moves, and schedule changes for 1968 69.

MIAMI Commissioner of Baseball Marvin Miller Players’ Association Miller Exac

Junior Class Girls Win St Louis Tilt

St Louis girls basketball intramurals saw the Junior class edge the Frosh 45 to 44 in a tight contest. Pris Jean led with 39 points, while Jan Tibbetts added 10 for the Frosh. The Juniors rallied in the final period to overturn a late Frosh lead.

St. Louis Pris Jean Jan Tibbetts Jean Baiguy Gauvin Oliver Methot Roy

Americans Consume Large Honey Quantities Despite Populous Market

The piece lists several names such as LeBlond Tibbetts Drapeau and Cloutier in a brief note about American honey consumption. It notes that Americans consume more than 275 million pounds of honey annually, with juniors referenced among the figures and multiple period scores implied in the fragment.

Baiguy LeBlond Tibbetts Drapeau Cloutier Guerin Cyr Garon

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