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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1960

Page

5

Saco Cage Loop To Tap Off Tonight

The Saco Winter Recreation Basketball league opens tonight at 8 p.m. in Thorn ton academy gym withMen's Shop versus Rag Bags. A five team slate runs Mondays and Thursdays with a detailed schedule including Thornton Teachers and North Saco Rams.

Saco Thornton Academy William Pawlikowski Thornton Teachers North Saco Rams Spuil- Its Pawlikowski Thornton Men's Shop Orth Saco Rams

Celtics End Losing Streak Behind Injured Roster

Boston Celtics, weakened by injuries, snapped a three-game slide with a 127 120 victory over the Syracuse Nationals in Providence. Bill Russell led with 32 points as KC Jones and Tom Heinsohn fueled a late burst to seal the win while Jim Loscutoff sat out and Bill Sharman likely rested.

Boston Boston Celtics Syracuse Rhode Island Auditorium Providence NBA Celtics Jim Loscutoff St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Bill Sharman Loscutoff Sharman Syracuse Nationals KC Jones Tom Heinsohn Nats Bill Russell Heinsohn Frank Ramsey Sam Jones Bob Cousy Dolph Schayes George Yardley Dick Barnett Hal Greer

California Bears rebound with win over USC in LA

California's Golden Bears recovered from a 62-57 loss to USC to win 60-45 in Los Angeles as Darrall Imhoff left briefly with a cut. USC had been ranked No. 10 after Saturday’s upset. Cal’s defense limited the Trojans to six field goals in the first half and 32 percent overall.

California Bears Southern California Trojans Los Angeles Court Darrall Imhoff Cal Los Andees UCLA Washington Stanford Oregon State Utah Montana Ohio State Seph Jerry Lucas Illinois Wake Forest Clemson

McNeeley Faces Two Months Out After Hand Injury

Boston AP Tom McNeeley Arlington heavyweight is out for about two months due to a broken hand from last Friday's nationally televised TKO over George Logan. X-ray confirms the fracture. right hand in cast. Manager Peter Fuller says he will stay in shape with road work and that a TV bout with Thorner Ashmen may be rescheduled after healing.

Boston Tom McNeeley Arlington MecNeeley George Logan Peter Fuller McNeeley Fuller Thoerner Ashmen Tom

Rote May End Football Career With Lions

Detroit story reports Tobin Rote may have played his last season with the Lions after contract talks with Edwin J. Anderson failed to reach agreement. Rote sought an 18000 dollar no release contract, while Anderson said such a deal would not be offered and indicated he may not play for Detroit again.

Detroit Tobin Rote Detroit Lions Edwin J. Anderson Lions Anderson Rote

Pecking toppled pole cuts power in four Wisconsin towns

Birds caused a widespread outage when a weakened pole failed, plunging four communities in Richland Center area into darkness for about three hours. Line crews investigated and repaired the damaged structure, restoring service as crews replaced the pole and inspected nearby lines.

Richland Center Wis

March of Dimes Bowling Strikes Contest Slated

The third annual March of Dimes Strikes bowling contest begins at 20th Century Lanes as T. W. ACA. F.C. LoGa Victor Canzano league and the Merchant's League resume after a holiday break. Players will strike to aid polio funds with dimes matched by the venue. top male and female strikers will win trophies and title as Strikes king and queen for 1960.

March of Dimes Bowling Strikes March of Dimes T. W. Aca. F.C. LoGa Victor Canzano Lancs Diane LeBla

Stuins' Horvath and Stasink Vie For Ice Honors

Montreal AP Boston's Bronco Horvath and Vic Stasink surge in scoring as NHL leaders chase Bobby Hull of the Chicago Black Hawks. Horvath climbs to 47 points, two behind Hull after adding seven points, while Stasiuk climbs to 42 and gains. Jacques Plante remains top goalie with a 2.46 GAA after three games, as Terry Sawchecks’ 2.59 ranks second.

Sophs Bill Cacciatore Northwestern Indiana Iowa Wisconsin Soph Don Nelson Kansas State Colorado Iowa State Nebraska Oklahoma State Missouri Wichita Cincinnati North Texas State Houston Tulsa Maryland Yale al Bunge Bunge Tulane Mississippi Jack Arden Florida Auburn Jack Waters LSU Georgia Mississippi State Alabama Jerry Graves Montreal Boston Bronco Horvath Vic Stasink National Hockey League Horvath Bobby Hull Chicago Black Hawks Hull Stasiuk Jacques Plante Detroit Terry Sawcheck

Woodpeckers Undermine Structure in Widespread Damage

The report describes a structure toppled after hundreds of holes were pecked by woodpeckers, leaving extensive damage. Local authorities assess the extent and potential safety concerns. Community workers begin inspection and repair planning.

Heat Exhaustion Direct Cause Of Football Deaths

1959 saw 29 football player deaths, four from heat exhaustion, prompting a lighter practice recommendation when temperatures reach 80 to 85 degrees. The study by Dr. Floyd Eastwood noted 11 indirect football fatalities and 18 direct injuries, with the direct toll spread across high school, sandlot, semipro, and college play. Charles Lohr of Maryland died of heat stroke, along with three high school players, during hot practice conditions.

New York Floyd Eastwood Los Angeles City College American Football Coaches Assn AFCA Charles Lohr University of Maryland

Bowling Averages and Player Scores From Local Meet

The list shows bowling averages and scores for players including P. Lamontagne 109 Ralph Nolette 107 H Beaulieu 95 and R Boissonneault 97 with multiple names such as Bob Gendron and Leverrier noted among participants. The document records individual totals and positions across teams with scattered OCR errors but preserves key figures and names.

Isckeunns P. Lamontagne Ralph Nolette C.ceeeeeees R. Gendron Mowrmeeult Bob Gendron Leverrier R. Beaulieu

Ski Conditions Report from New England Council

New England Council ski conditions update lists Franconia Cannon Mt. fair to good and upper Mittersill fair to good lower good, Jackson Black Mt. good upper and good to excellent lower, Lyne Dartmouth Skiwey poor to fair, Newsury Mt. Sunapee fair to good lower trails, North Conway Cranmore fair, Bethel Sunday River Skiway fair to good lower, Bridgton Pleasant Mt. poor to fair lower, Kingfield Sugarloaf poor to all.

Boston New England Council New Hampshire Franconia Cannon Mt Franconia Mittersil Jackson Black Mt Lyne Dartmouth Skiwey Newsury Mt. Sunapee North Conway Cranmore Bethel Sunday River Bridgton Pleasant Kingfield Sugarloaf

Flavor Addition Tips For Liver Wurst Sandwiches

A quick kitchen note advises mashing liver wurst for sandwiches or crackers and adding a touch of mayonnaise to improve texture and flavor. The tip highlights a simple enhancement using common pantry items.

Two Platoon Football Return Under Discussion

New York AP reports that SMU coach Bill Meek opposes a return to two platoon football and favors current rules. Abe Martin of Texas Christian backs limited substitutions, while AFCA committee chair Lou Little plans to reveal rules recommendations before the 37th AFCA annual meeting. The NCAA will review coaches' survey guidance in Miami.

NEW York Bill Meek Southern Methodist Meek Lou Little Columbia AFCA Abe Martin Texas Christian Martin NCAA Miami Afca Rules Committee

Celtics Top Orange In High-Scoring NBA Clash

Boston defeated Syracuse 127 to 120 in a Monday NBA game. Tuesday has Minneapolis at Philadelphia and Detroit at New York, followed by Wednesday’s schedule Cincinnati at New York and St. Louis at Philadelphia.

National Basketball Association Associated Press Boston Syracuse Minneapolis Philadelphia New York Detroit Cincinnati St. Louis

Moose Skowron Trains Wrist At Home In New Jersey

Moose Skowron, the New York Yankee first baseman, uses a weight lifting device at his Hillside New Jersey home to strengthen his left wrist, which was broken in a Detroit game last July 15.

Mooses Moose Skowron Hillside N. J New York Yankee Detroit

Johansson Named Athlete of the Year for 1959

Ingemar Johansson, the 27 year old Swede who dethroned Floyd Patterson last June, won the Associated Press Athlete of the Year for 1959 with 120 of 288 votes. Johnny Unitas finished second with 54 votes, while Billy Cannon led other contenders with 42. Johansson will receive the Fraternal Order of Eagles trophy at a Milwaukee dinner.

Ingemar Johansson Floyd Patterson Associated Press Johansson Johnny Unitas Baltimore Colts Unitas Joe Louis Herb Elliott Billy Cannon Louisiana Chicago Cubs Ernie Banks Charlie Conerly Patterson

Pender censured by Massachusetts Boxing Commission

Bay State Middleweight contender Paul Pender was censured by the Massachusetts Boxing Commission for permitting an interview on matters the panel says should have first been presented to them. Pender, a Brookline fireman, faced the group after a Dec. 22 Boston interview in which he called boxing rotten and infested with gangsters. He claimed misquotation during a later session, with the commission noting his strong background justified only a censure. He is set to meet Sugar Ray Robinson at Boston Garden Jan. 22 for the Massachusetts and New York title status.

Boston Paul Pender Massachusetts Boxing Commission Pender Brookline Sugar Ray Robinson Boston Garden Massachusetts New York State National Boxing Assn Gene Fullmer

Plastic Bags Kill Youths in Wapping Falls

A young mother found her two sons, David Hummel aged 3 and George aged 2, unconscious with plastic bags over their heads. They died on arrival at the hospital Monday. The bags were reportedly found in a closet. The mother Judy Hummel, 20, says her husband Leonard, 21, is in the Army.

Wapping Falls David Hummel George Judy Hummel Leonard

Cincinnati Rules Ratings Of College Hoop Squads

The Associated Press poll shows Cincinnati 10-0 as the top unbeaten team. The Bearcats led with 150 first-place votes and 1,686 points, ahead of California and West Virginia. Bradley rose to fourth, Utah fifth as California’s loss to Southern California helped the shifts.

Associated Press Cincinnati Bearcats California West Virginia Bradley Utah Southern California Ilinois Bradley Utah Georgia Tech Ohio State Wake Forest Illinois Indiana St. Louis Texas A & M

Good on Sandwiches Giblets as Stock and Spread

Save giblets from broiler fryers and, when enough, use with wing tips for stock. Chop giblets and mix with mayonnaise, pickle relish, salt, and pepper for a sandwich spread. Mashed hard boiled eggs also make a good addition.

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