Thornton Eyes Revenge In Game Against Morse
Thornton academy seeks revenge on Morse high in Bath after a 74 46 opener loss. The Maroons face tough road slate with four losses in six games and hope Lewiston helps as Morse plays there tonight. Nearby St Francis college vs Nichols college and other York county games round out schedule.
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Saco Armory
Thornton Academy
Morse High of
Bath
George A. Emery
Academy
Maroons
Morse
Jim McGaffin
Western Maine
Sanford
South Portland
Cheverus
St. Louis
Kennebunk
Thornton
Lewiston
Blue Devils
St. Francis College
Wayne Lago
Red Knights
Dudley
Mass
Nichols College
Knights
Agram
Biddeford High
Traip
Norman Holub To Head Sounds In Senior Bowl
North quarterback Dick Norman Stanf ord and South center E J Holub were named offensive captains for the 12th annual Senior Bowl. Carl Kammerer of College of the Pacific was North captain on defense and Charles Bo Strange of Louisiana State on the South. Weeb Ewbank and Jim Lee Howell prepared game plans amid pro style passing emphasis with Norman Snead carrying South load and Dyer aiding from VMI. About 40 000 expected for 2 30 p m CST kickoff.
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Mobile. Ala
Dick Norman
Stansford
E. J. Holub
Texas Tech Terror
Carl Kammerer
College of Pacific
Charles
Bo) Strange
Louisiana
Uty
Laskotees
Tom
Mississippi State
Goode
Weeb Ewbank
South
Jim Lee Howell
North
Norman
Norman Snead
Wake Forest
Howard Dyer
VMI
Tastes differ by region in American entertainment
Foreign nations show sharply varying regional tastes in American entertainment says the American National Theater and Academy. India favors visual entertainment not needing academic background or language skill while Europe and South America seek symphonies and ballet, and Africa emphasizes jazz and variety shows.
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New York
American National Theater and
Academy
State Department
India
Europe
South America
Stockholders clash over Detroit Lions control in proxy battle
D Lyle Fife, former president and major stockholder, says rebel shareholders may oust the current Lions administration as a proxy fight erupts. Edwin J Anderson leads 13 of 15 directors opposing the bid to overthrow, Fife having quit the board after earlier attempts. He owns 640 of about 12 600 shares, stating his aim is ethical, sound operation rather than the presidency.
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Detroit
D. Lyle Fife
Detroit Football Co
Lions
Edwin J. Anderson
Anderson
Fife
National Football League
Icy Streets In Saco Cause Of Two Accidents
Two icy intersections in Saco led to separate crashes this morning. At Common and James streets Warren Libby 70 of Biddeford collided with Paul Liegontagne 32 of Saco as icy conditions caused a yield sign slide. Libby passenger Mabel Libby 64 and Liegontagne passenger Michael Prejean 19 reported no injuries. both cars sustained about 450 dollars in damage. A second collision occurred at Beach and Main streets involving another southbound and westbound vehicle, with injuries not specified in the accessible portion.
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Saco
Common
James Streets
Warren F. Libby
South Street
Biddeford
Common Street
Paul Liegontagne
High Street
James Street
Mabel H. Libby
Libby
Michael Prejeen
Lamontagne
Leeontagne
Beach
Main Streets
Ranger Troop of Saco to Organize Local Band
Ranger Troop 1 of Saco announced plans to form a band to inspire young musicians and attract older players from York County. Interested applicants may sign up Saturday 9 to 12 at Pepperell Hall Biddeford or contact Set FE G Lamarre at the Maine National Guard in Saco. Emilien G Lamarre to direct, former Ste Cecilia Boys band leader and Montagnard and 136th Army band veteran. Other band officers named include Joseph C Henaire Richard Reay Paul Villandry Rene Provencher Jr Raymond Frite Robert Lagueux Altonaout Stephen J Lewkowski.
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Ranger Troop 1
Saco
York County
Pepperell Hall
Main Street
Biddeford
Set
FE. G. Lamarre
Maine National Guard
Emilien G. Lamarre
Ste.Cecilia
Lewiston
Montagnard
136Th Army Band
Portland
Joseph C. Henaire
Richard Reay
Paul Villandry
Rene Provencher,Jr
Raymond Fre *Ite
Robert Lagueux
Alton Aout
Stephen J. Lewkowsky
Pro Basketball Thursday Scores and Weekend Schedule
The Associated Press reports results: Boston 125 over Cincinnati 107. New York 104 over Detroit 102. Philadelphia 139 over Syracuse 127. Los Angeles 110 over St. Louis 97. Friday schedule includes Boston at Detroit and St. Louis at Los Angeles. Saturday features New York against Syracuse in Rochester.
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Associated Press
Boston
Cincinnati
New York
Detroit
Philadelphia
Syracuse
Los Angeles
St. Louis
Rochester
Toronto
Chicago
Montreal
Biddeford Man Skids on Icy Street Collision
Richard P Camire 20 of 2 Raymond Street Biddeford turned from Main onto Beach, skidded on ice into a stopped car driven by Lillian E Grenier 60 of 40 Locke Street Saco. No injuries. Camire’s car reported undamaged. Grenier’s vehicle damaged about 80 dollars.
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Richard P. Camire
Raymond Street
Biddeford
Main Street
Beach
Beach Street
Lillian E. Grenier
Locke Street
Saco
Camire
Grenier
College Coaches Meet Opens Amid Oklahoma Question
Pittsburgh AP The annual gathering of college coaches and athletic directors opens with the lingering Oklahoma issue from 1952 to 1954 recruiting fund probes. Other items include coaching vacancies, unplayed bowls, and possible bylaw changes affecting postseason game certifications. The NAA plans to tighten recruiting and aid rules as 562 colleges and conferences meet.
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Pittsburgh
Oklahoma
Ped Sooners
NCAA
New York
NAA
New England Ski Areas Forecast By Weather Bureau
U.S. Weather Bureau reports generally fair ski conditions across New England through Friday night with rising temperatures near freezing on lower slopes in southern areas. In New Hampshire many peaks show good to excellent, including Mt. Washington region. Connecticut Mohawk Mt. ranges from good to excellent. Rhode Island Diamond Hill from fair to good.
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Boston
New England Council
U.S. Weather Bureau
New England
New Hampshire
Fitzwilliam Inn
Cannon Mt
Mittersil
Intervae
Black Mt
Belknap
Dartmouth
Mt. Sunapee
Cranmore
Wildcat
Tenney Mt
Temple Mt
Waterville Valley
Sunday River
Leasant Mt
Antonelli Kirkland Sign Indian Pacts
The Cleveland Indians announced they have signed pitcher Johnny Antonelli and outfielder Willie Kirkland. They were acquired from the San Francisco Giants last month in exchange for outfielder Harvey Kuenn. The signings bring the Indians to four players under contract for 1961, following earlier signings of Vic Power and Johnny Temple.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Johnny Antonelli
Willie Kirkland
Indians
San Francisco Giants
Harvey Kuenn
Vic Power
Johnny Temple
Gillis Defends Western Maine Bowling Crown at Scarborough
Nick Gillis of Biddeford defends his Western Maine title against Portland challenger Tony Kosky at Big 20 Lanes Scarborough Saturday afternoon. The 4 PM match marks Gillis second defense since dethroning Chris Antona a month ago. Kosky earned his title shot by finishing third in Augusta last November with an 1185 total. Gillis also appears on Saturdays TV program at 12:30 PM against Gus St Pierre of Manchester New Hampshire.
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Western Maine
Nick Gillis
Biddeford
Scarborough
Tony Kosky
Portland J
Gillis
Chris Anton
Joeichance
Kosky
Augusta
Kegler
Gus St. Pierre
Manchester
N. H
Sears Suffers Broken Jaw In Knicks Pistons Fight
Knicks guard Ken Sears sustained a broken jaw after a fight with George Lee of the Pistons during a Convention Hall doubleheader. New York won 104-102 as Braun and referee supervisor Collins clashed over fines and league discipline. Braun demanded action while Collins replied calling Braun a con man amid the heated exchange.
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Philadelphia
New
Convention Hall
Wilt
Elgin Baylor
Los Angeles
Syracuse
Boston
Cincinnati
St Louis
Braun
Sid Borgia
Lee
Jocko
Collins
Pender Aims Knockout To Secure Fullmer Title Shot
Boston AP reports Paul Pender says he must KO Terry Downes in the January 1 middleweight title bout to earn a shot at Gene Fullmer. He vows to drop Downes after sparring with Don Turner and Fred Olivera and expects a national telecast to boost his chance.
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Boston
Paul Pender
Terry Downes
England
Pender
NBA
Gene Fullmer
Downes
Pence
Eliot Lassies Extend Winning Streak To Forty Four
Eliot high girls extended their winning streak to 44 with a 78 to 25 victory over Old Orchard Beach at Old Orchard Beach. Remick led with 29 points, Palmer added 24, Armstrong had 17 for OOB. Junior varsity Eliot defeated Old Orchard Beach 29-27.
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Eliot High
Old Orchard Beach
Beach Lassies Uo
Remick
Palmer
Armstrong
Eliot
Betty Saucier
Judy Utman
Eliot Oob
If Gillis
Manter
Strickland
Lawrence Cf Saucier Ayer Lg
Ladakakas
Fernald Rg
DesRoberts
Mitchell
Bailey
Allain
Hichens
Celtics Class Shines in Win Over Royals
The Celtics, led by Frank Ramsey with 28 points and Tommy Heinsohn with 23, defeated Cincinnati 125 to 107 on the Royals’ court. Boston extended its road streak to four wins in 11 games without Sharman and Russell, while Oscar Robertson led Cincinnati with 38 points as Jack Twyman added 23.
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Detroit
Celtics
Boston
National Basketball Association Kings
Cincinnati
Royals
Celts
Bill Sharman
Bill Russell
Gene Conley
Frank Ramsey
Ramsey
Tommy Heinsohn
Oscar Robertson
Jack Twyman
Kennebunk Lassies Win Court Clash
Kennebunk girls defeated Kennebunkport Consolidated School girls 32 to 14 at Consolidated School. Ruth Barra led Kennebunk with 17 points, Melissa Milligan top-scored for Kennebunkport with eight. Teams listed with players and referees Frances Lee and Janet Chappell.
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Park Street
Kennebunk
Kennebunkport Consolidated School
Ruth Barra
Kennebunkport
Melissa Milligan
Edna McKay
Susan Emery
Deanna Potenzo
Laura Theobald
Charlotte Jordan
Donna Davis
Jane Seaward
Pamela Gordon
Nancy Poli
Frances Lee
Janet Chappell
Speed Skating Feature Set for 10 Laps Sunday
Local speed skating fans can expect a 10 lap feature at West brook skating rink Biddeford this Sunday. Don Collard seeks redemption after last Sunday's near upset of Don Giroux while Stevie Martin challenges the pair in a three horse race. Intermediate junior and juvenile events plus a three lap girls race promise hot contests with medals for winners. The first event starts at 2 30 p m.
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Westbrook
Pool Road
Biddeford
Don Collard
Don Giroux
Stevie Martin
Collard
Giroux
Horvath Regains Scoring Punch For Hub Bruins
Boston Bruins slip to a 4-3 defeat by Chicago as Bronco Horvath halts scoring drought with two goals. Stan Mikita and the Hawks’ defense and goalie Gen Hall pace Chicago. Horvath’s 15-game drought ends with three goals in three starts. Bruins to face Toronto next.
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Boston
Boston Bruins
Chicago
Bronco Horvath
Bruins
New York
National Hockey League
Stan Mikita
Backhawks
Gen Hall
Horvath
Leo Lavine
Montreal
Hull
Murray Balfour
Ron Murphy
Mikita
Jere Flaman
Hall
Toronto
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Joan Collins
Richard Egan
Denis O'Dea
City Theatre
Christopher Knight
Bartists
We Annette
Nciss Suns of
Holub
Biddeford and
Paul Trudeau
Anchor Theatre
Hitchcock
Abbott & Costello
DR. Jekyll & MR. Hyde
Cartoon Carnival
Mutual Theatre
Dial
Pi Ia
Franz Liszt
Columbia Pictures
Peceos
William Goetz
Fane
Dirk Bogarde
Guevwve Pice
Franz Liset
Patricia Morison
Ivan Desny
Martita Hunt
Showtime
Norm van Brocklin
Jim Thorpe
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Detroit Lions
Ranger Troop of
George Stewart
Catskills
New York State
Riverdale Zoo
Canada
College Coaches
Antonelli
Kirkland
Karin Levin
Eastman Kodak
Karin
N.Y
Sears
Mike McGann
Austin, Tex
Lbj
Lyndon Baines Johnson
Fliot Lassies
P. Dowd
Emery
Swett
N. Sylvester
Kennebunk Lassies
Hub Bruins
Franklin Street
Porter and
Prospect Streets
White Star Laundry
Prospect Street
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