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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1962

Page

6

Better Handwriting Boosts Grades Says USC Education Expert

Professor Leslie J. Nason argues improving handwriting raises academic performance. He details a simple self test for writing readiness and a practice plan focusing on posture, letter formation, spacing, and consistency to enhance legibility and thought flow.

Practice Guide for Legible Handwriting Training

The excerpt advises comfortable pen grip and relaxed fingers while writing. Maintain consistent sentences for about 15 minutes and continue with two more paces. If writing deteriorates, pause. fatigue or wandering attention lowers quality. Daily practice improves legibility and may raise grades and enjoyment of writing.

Maine Tops Connecticut In Yankee Conference Clash

Maine used ball control and accurate shooting to defeat Connecticut 73-68 in Storrs. Skip Chappelle sealed the win with seven late free throws, finishing 10 for 10 at the line and 24 points as Maine improves to 2-1 in the Yankee Conference. Connecticut led in rebounds but struggled at the foul line and with ball handling.

Storrs Conn Maine Connecticut Black Bears Skip Chappelle Uconns Halifax N.S Acadia

Agreement on Rose Bowl deal and no repeat rule debated

In Pasadena the Big Ten and Big Five discussed reviving the Rose Bowl contract with a key change likely on the no repeat clause. Minnesota would be ineligible for 1963 if it repeats as Big Ten champion, while the Big Five may not maintain the restriction. Lathrop Leishman noted smooth relations and that signing could take time.

Pasadena Calif Big Ten Bigen Big Five Minnesota Lathrop Leishman Tournament of Roses

Basketball results from Maine boys games

Biddeford 46 Deering 43 Thornton 56 Cheverus 44 Old Orchard Beach 61 Eliot 47 South Portland 86 Portland 68 Morse 77 Edward Little 34 Stephen 56 Mexico 46 St Ignatius 65 Sanford 50 Scarborough 74 Kennebunk 36 York 77 Berwick 59 South Berwick 62 Wells 61.

Biddeford Deering Thornton Cheverus Old Orchard Beach Eliot South Portland Portland Morse Edward Little Stephen Mexico St. Ignatius Sanford Scarborough Kennebunk York Berwick South Berwick Wells

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