Huskies Triumph In Rose Bowl Defense Of Title
Washington Huskies repeat as Rose Bowl champions by defeating Minnesota 17 to 7. Key players Bob Schloredt Don McKeta and George Flesing spearheaded the attack while Roy McKasson Kurt Gegner and Barry Bullard anchored the line. McKetta's defense and a 44-yard Fleming field goal helped build a 17-0 halftime lead before Minnesota scored late. Missouri beat Navy 21-14 in another major bowl action with Bellino held to four rushing yards.
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Tigers
Chenard Leads Area Scoring With 44 Points Week
Biddeford high school star Paul Chenard climbed to the top of the area scoring list by netting 44 points in wins over St. Louis and Cape Elizabeth, giving him 113 points this season. Jeff Griffith moved into second with 91, while Pete Pierce remains in third with 84. Other top scorers include Ron Ouellette 73, Dick Hellige 69, and Don Holbrook 68 as the race tightens midseason.
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Kennebunk
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Thornton Academy
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Kennebunk Rams
Ron Ouellette
Old Orchard Beach
Dick Hellige
Don Holbrook
Don Provost
Biddeford
Roger Sevigny
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Tommy Welle
Ray Dube
St Louis
Johnny Perreaut
Terry Downes to Box Pender in Boston Title Bout
Terry Downes, English middleweight champion, trains at New Garden gym near Boston Garden for a 15 round title fight with Paul Pender of Brookline. The bout is set for January 14 at Boston Garden under promoter Sam Silverman. Pender holds the Massachusetts and New York versions of the middleweight title and is seen as England’s custodian of the title. Downes arrived with his father, promoter Harry Levine, trainer Tom Ryder, and sparring partners John Berry and Les Morgan. He will begin training today and attend a luncheon with Mayor John F. Collins.
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Harry Levine
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Les Morgan
John F. Collins
Upset Sealed In Westbrook Feature Speed Skating Race
At Westbrook rink, Junior Wire led six laps before Don Giroux overtook him on the seventh, winning by a quarter lap in 2:02. Steve Martin, Don Collard, and Vire followed. Vire heads to military service. Junior race winners included Wilfred Boissoneault, Robert Hoyle, and Michael Meehan. Juvenile and girls races noted with times. Officials listed and next program set for Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
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Steve Martin
Don Collard
Vire
Loretta Martin
Henry Paradis
Raynald Giroux
Chamberlain pours in 56 points in win over Knicks
Wilt Chamberlain of Philadelphia scored 56 points and made 23 of 37 from the floor and 10 of 20 at the line to spark a 131-115 victory for the Warriors over New York. The win pulled Philadelphia within one game of the top in the East as Elgin Baylor and Oscar Robertson also posted 42 points in separate games.
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Beach Townies To Meet Rochambeaus
The Old Orchard Beach Towns will seek their fourth straight win when they host the Rochambeau Club of Biddeford on Thursday at 7 30 p m in the local arena.
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Sam Jones Shines as Celtics Starter in Win
Boston holds Eastern lead as Sam Jones steps into starter role due to Bill Sharman injury. Jones scores 22 points, trailing only Heinsohn's 23, in a 113-96 win over Syracuse. He adds strong defense, gains confidence, while Red Auerbach and coach Cousy praise his increased playing time and impact. Celtics next play in Cincinnati Thursday.
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Amateur Show Postponed To January 12
Promoter Jack Young of Portland announced at noon that the amateur boxing show, set for the Expo on Thursday evening, has been postponed one week to January 12. Several boxers from the Biddeford Saco area are entered in the event.
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Beachies Poised for Snowshoe Club Tilt After Turnaround
Beach gym notes Beachies improved after dropping two opening games. Coach Maguire expects top form for the Snowshoes Club tilt as the team builds momentum and tests its defense and scoring balance.
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Eagles Open Season With Red Eddies Girls Basketball
St Joseph High girls varsity begin season Friday against Thornton Academy at the parish hall. Returning letter-winners include Sue Poirier Jo an Fee teau Claire Nadeau Pris cilla Morissette and Nancy Lessard with Monique Boissonneault contesting a starting role. Coach Ann Pullen Biddeford and Saco to host Expo doubleheader with Deering Cheverus and other local matchups highlighted by Sanford St Ignatius Kennebunk Scarborough and Old Orchard Beach games.
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Saco Recreation League ties at top after Friday games
Bagley's and S. L. Perrin's share first place in the Saco Recreation League after Friday contests at Young School gym. Bagley's beat Western Auto 107 to 74 with Pate scoring 36 and Finch 30. Martel led the losers with 26. S. L. Petrin's beat Western Auto 87 to 74 as Moulton and Choroszy each had 19 points. Martin led Western Auto with 24. Referee Murrey, umpire Mitchell.
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Gillis Faces Handicap for Twin City Lanes Title
Twin City Ladies bowling title match pits Kate Gillis 27 pins down on handicap against challenger Mrs Pauline Thibault at 29th Century Lanes Wednesday at 3 30. Gillis led last week with 1 0? and Thibault 0 88 total in first half. Both averaging around 100 in CIO William Pollock and 20th Century circuits. The next challenger for the Twin City crown will be announced later.
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Pauline Thibault
William Pollock
Ski Conditions From Boston to New England Areas
The New England Council skiing bulletin reports conditions across several resorts. Fitzwilliam Inn and Saddleback show mixed grades, while intervals like Interval Ski Area and Tenney Mt. fare well with excellent or good ratings. Other locations such as Cannon Mt., Dartmouth Skiway, Sunapee, Cranmore, Wildcat, and Sugarloaf are listed with generally good to excellent conditions, and Sunday River, Pleasant Mountain, and Bald Mountain show strong to excellent levels in higher runs.
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Pro Basketball Monday Results From AP
The Associated Press reports Monday results include Philadelphia 131 defeating New York 115 and Los Angeles 123 over Detroit 112. Cincinnati beat Syracuse 126 to 125. Tuesday games feature ates versus Philadelphia and at New York, with Syracuse playing New York. Wednesday schedule shows Cincinnati at Syracuse.
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Montreal Trio Sets Pace In Scoring Lead
Montreal's high scoring trio Bernie Geoffrion Dickie Moore and Jean Beliveau maintained the NHL scoring lead last week despite a slower pace Geoffrion posted 26 30 56 Moore 25 23 48 and Beliveau 16 31 46 with Beliveau gaining a point and Moore limited to one assist in four Canadiens games
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Western Maine Class II standings mix and bids
Deering and Cheverus lead the Western Maine Class II basketball standings with Deering at 5 0 and Cheverus at 4 3, followed by Morse, South Portland, St. Louis, Sanford and Brunswick. Lewiston, Farmington, Westbrook, Kennebunk and Edward Little trail as playoff contenders with bids shifting as records update.
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First Negro In National Puck Loop Scores Goal
Boston AP Willie O R e becomes the first Negro to score in the National Hockey League when the Bruins beat Montreal 3 2 on New Year s Night He shot from the left wing past Charlie Hodge and credited Horvath with the assist The 25 year old Fredericton Canada native tallied in his 10th NHL game this season after bench time and injuries His goal drew a standing ovation and was praised as a historic moment in hockey history.
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Big O Sets Torrid Pace In All Divisions
NEW YORK AP Oscar Robertson of the Cincinnati Royals is the first player to rank among the NBA top five in assists points field goal percentage and free throw percentage at this season’s midpoint. He leads in assists and field goal accuracy, while Wilt Chamberlain tops scoring but trails Baylor in total points.
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Diaz Stops Floyd as Fukuchi Outpoints Munchai in Welterweights
The Associated Press reports Rodolfo Diaz of Argentina, at 178 pounds, stopped Clarence Floyd of New York while Tokyo challenger Kenji Fukuchi outpointed Munchai of Thailand in welterweight action.
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