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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1962

Page

5

Three Unbeatens Remain As Villanova Puts Away Seton Hall

Villanova defeated Seton Hall 99-67 to keep its perfect record at 12-0, as the Wildcats intensified defense in a strong zone. Ohio State and Mississippi State also atop the unbeaten list at 10-0 and 9-0, respectively, while Duke, Bowling Green, Texas Tech, and Arkansas won to stay in the mix.

Associated Press Villanova Seton Hall Wildcats Pirates Ohio State Mississippi State Arkansas Tech Red Raiders Texas Texas A&m Dayton Xavier Ohio Marquette DePaul West Virginia Virginia Military Providence Brown St. Bonaventure Belmont Abbey

Twomey Tops Area Scoring Lead In Local Race

Paul Twomey of Biddeford High overtook Mike Porter of Old Orchard Beach for the top spot in the area scoring derby. Twomey has 110 points this season, eight more than Kennebunk center Pete Pierce with 104. Porter slipped to third with 101 as Thornton’s Bob Aaron moved to fourth with 91 and Billy Oakes of Biddeford held fifth.

Paul Twomey Biddeford High School Mike Porter Old Orchard Twomey Billy Oakes Tiger Kennebunk Pete Pierce Porter Thornton Bob Aaron Biddeford Tigers Old Orchard Beach Thornton Academy Saco Armory St. Louis Biddeford High Tigers Traip Academy Kittery Eliot Wells York County Seagulls Green Thornton Academy Cheverus Portland Exposition Seagul Eagles Rangers Ranger St. Ignatius County Power York Sanford Traip South Portland Limerick Sebago Lake Greely Institute of Cumberland Center Benny Eagle North Buxton Porter High Kezar Falls North Berwick

Sam Huff steals scene at Horning fete in Giants star turn

NY Giants linebacker Sam Huff, at a Green Bay tribute for Paul Hornung, joked he deserved the 37-0 title game MVP. Huff recalled hostile stadium vibes, suggested Green Bay dominated the regular season finale, and praised Hornung while claiming he was the real MVP.

NEW York AP Sam Huff New York Giants Green Bay West Virginia Paul Hornung Packers Huff Hornung Sport Magazine Paul Green Bay Stadium Sam Giants Cleveland Browns Bart Starr Ron Kramer

Directors Of Fish And Game Group Named

The York County Fish and Game association announces the board of trustees for the coming year. Members include Win Sawtelle Kenneth Littlefield Edward Ross Raymond C. Burbank all of Lyman along with Frank Jones Charles Gilpatric Jr William Gilpatric Herbert Karns Charles Gagne John Bryant Sr Clifford Wendelken Dr. Roland Fogg Gordon Anthony Wilbred Bedard Peter Anderson George Gendron Reynold Langevin Philip Allen Donald Lester all of Saco Paul Adams Paul Morin Robert Collard William Smith Reginald LeBarge all of Biddeford Dr. Milton H. Hall and Dr. George Genthner Kennebunk Harold Powell and Richard Carl Waterboro. An archery membership increase plans to elect three more members from that group to the board.

York County Fish and Game Association Win Sawtelle Kenneth Littlefield Edward Ross Raymond C. Burbank of Lyman Frank Jones Charles Gilpatric, Jr William Gilpatric Herbert Karns Charles Gagne John Bryant, Sr Clifford Wendelken Roland Fogg Gordon Anthony Wilbred Bedard Peter Anderson George Gendron Reynold Langevin Philip Allen Donald Lester Saco Paul Adams Paul Morin Robert Collard William Smith Reginald LeBarge Biddeford Milton H. Hall George Genthner Kennebunk Harold Powell Richard Carl Waterboro

Hockey Results Show Toronto Beats Montreal 3 1

Results roundup lists Toronto defeating Montreal 3 to 1 and Chicago topping New York 2 to 1. Chicago at Detroit on Thursday has no games scheduled Friday is free of contests.

Associated Press Toronto Montreal Chicago New York Detroit

Saints Beat Western Leaders 102 99 in San Francisco

A teenager snatched the game ball with five seconds remaining as the San Francisco Saints held on to beat the Western Division leaders 102 99 in an American Basketball League game. Ken Sears and Gene Brown spurred the Saints' late stretch to sealed victory.

Associated Press San Francisco Saints Cleveland Pipers Chicago Majors Pittsburgh Kansas City Ken Sears Gene Brown Steers

Basketball Scores and strange nature anecdote loom

Pro Basketball results show Cincinnati 122 New York 111 Detroit 112 Boston 103 Los Angeles 124 Philadelphia 123 Friday games list several matchups including St. Louis at Philadelphia Boston at Cincinnati No games Thursday ABS Wednesday results include San Francisco 102 Kansas City 99 Cleveland 114 Chicago 104 New York at Los Angeles Pittsburgh at Hawaii Chicago at Kansas City New York at Kansas City San Francisco at Cleveland Chicago Los Angeles at Wichita. Anting is described as a mystery of nature with a bird clutching an ant and stroking it in ecstasy.

Associated Press NBA Cincinnati New York Detroit Boston Los Angeles Philadelphia St. Louis Cleveland Chicago Pittsburgh Hawaii Kansas City San Francisco

Cecelia Hersey Leads Women Pin Challengers

Mrs. Cecelia Hersey of Biddeford won the Twin City Ladies challenger's rolloff at 20th Century lanes, rolling 510 for five games to claim first challenger spot for the Twin City crown. Former champion Ro­landa Roy finished strong with 495, followed by Cleo Larochelle 483 and Rita Murphy 482 as inclement weather limited the field to 10 bowlers.

Cecelia Hersey Bidderford Twin City Hersey Rolando Roy Cleo Larochelle Rita Murphy C. Hersey R. Roy C. Larochelle R. Murphy G. Jacques A. *. Harper L. Eter

Golfers Make Merry With Bowling Balls

The Biddeford and Saco Country Club hosted 21 bowlers for a mid-season handicap roll-off. Lorraine Poissant won women’s first with 332 plus 33 handicap. Evelyn Nadeau took second with 331 and 30 handicap. Cathy Moumouras finished third with 51 handicap. In men’s division Bob Sattelle won with 373 including 24 pins. Ed Boucher was second at 345 with 12 handicap. Paul Grenier placed third at 336 with 27 handicap. The league resumes Friday with new team breakdowns for the second half.

Biddeford Saco Country Club Lorraine Poissant Evelyn Nadeau iCathy Moumouras

Lakers Win Without Baylor In Nail Biting Victory

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Philadelphia Warriors 124-123 without Elgin Baylor who was inducted into the Army. Jerry West led with 44 points and Rudy LaRusso added 33 in a tight LA win that snapped their season series with Philadelphia. In Detroit, Cincinnati Royals toppled New York 122-111 and Detroit beat Boston 112-103 in a doubleheader.

Associated Press Elgin Baylor Los Angeles Lakers Philadelphia Warriors National Basketball Association Lakers Army Warriors Los Angeles Philadelphia Detroit Cincinnati Royals New York Knicks Pistons Boston Celtics Jerry West Rudy Larusso

Doctor Says Elbow Formidable Weapon

Dr. Allan J. Ryan of Meriden Conn warns the elbow is a formidable offensive weapon in football. He urged sportsmanship over rule changes to lessen injuries. He spoke at a National Alliance Football Organization meeting representing small colleges junior colleges and high schools in 49 states.

ST. Louis Allan J. Ryan Meriden

Pacesetters stay unbeaten in Saco league action

Western Auto remained 3-0 after a 46-42 win over Bagleys at Thornton Academy gym. Saco-Lowell edged Saco Tanning 53-43 to stay within one game of the leaders as Gary Mullins led with 20 points and Ken Pate and Jack Martel provided scoring support.

Saco Rec Thornton Academy Western Auto Bagleys Saco-Lowell Saco Tanning P. C Allied- Hampshire Allied-Hampshire Ken Pate Jack Martel Bill Finch Saco Lowe Gary Mullins John Choroszyk Bob Boudreau Leo Gauthier Gauthier G. F J Martel H Wagner IR Grant Howard Pate Jones Smart Rg Martin Finch Eldridge Pawlikowski Blais Milne B. Thompson Mullins Purvis J. Choroszy Guay Petrin F. P. Lauzon Boudreau LeMay

White Stars extend winning streak to four in Biddeford league

White Stars beat Prescott Metal 68 48 at BHS gym to move a half game ahead in top standings while East Ends outscored Roy and Perreault 52 42 to hold fourth place. Dutremble led White Stars with 30 points. Perkins had 26 for Prescott Metal. East End benefited from Bob Wilkinson 28 points, Bill Gagne 15 and Phil Laverriere 11.

White Star Laundry Biddeford BHS Gym Prescott Metal Roy Perreault Elm Laundry White Stars Oilers P.C White Stars East End Roy and Frank Metalmen Dutremble Petit Duross Perkins Cote Bob Wilkinson Bill Gagne Phil Laverriere Weredeense Soulard Kenney Erriere B. Gagne Eee J. Chenard Lg Seeeee

Weightlifting as Cote's Secret to Maine Football Title

St Louis High School coach Robert Cote credits weightlifting and a structured plan with helping the 1961 Maine Class league champion. He cites voluntary 10 week sessions, spring technique work, and August final training as key, plus filming for improvement and esprit de corps. He notes improved scholastic performance during football season and a strong social development. Rotary officials praise his program and elect him president of the Class L Coaches association.

Champonship St. Louis State of Maine Robert Cote Cote Careul St. S Joseph Grondin Rotary Clayton W. Cartmill Cartmill Norman Zdanowitz Edward Terry Lewiston-Auburn Carl Richards Sanfordpormavels Frank Beard Kenne Unk

Governor Reed Eyes Sugar Beet Boost in Aroostook County

Augusta AP reports Governor Reed a potato grower and shipper in private life sees strong interest among leading agriculturalists in introducing sugar beets to Aroostook County farms. The idea could diversify crops and boost local farming.

Augusta Reed Aroostook County

Reed Seeks Expanded Promotion of Sugar Beet Industry

Reed asks the Department of Economic Development to start an expanded push for a Maine sugar beet industry. He notes encouragement from experiments testing sugar beets as an alternative to potatoes and cites improving prospects.

Reed Department of Economic Development Maine

Sooners Named Comeback Club Of The Season

The University of Oklahoma Sooners earned top honors in the 1961 comeback category of the Associated Press yearend football poll. After a 3-6-1 1960 season, Oklahoma recovered to finish 5-5 in 1961, beating Kansas State Missouri Army Nebraska and Oklahoma State, signaling a strong rebuilding ahead for 1962.

Associated Press University of Oklahoma Sooners Bud Wilkinson Oklahomans Sooners Notre Dame Iowa State Texas Kansas Colorado Oklahoma Kansas State Missouri Army Nebraska Oklahoma State Wilkinson Louisiana State Minnesota Columbia

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