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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1967
Page
6
Vanderbilt defeated Kentucky 91-89 in overtime at Lexington as the Wildcats suffer a fifth home loss. Vanderbilt led by 18 in the first half as Jerry Southwood scored 20, and Bo Wyenandt sealed the win with six seconds remaining.
Granger of Old Orchard Beach moved into the area scoring lead by scoring 35 points in two games. Gagne rose to second with 22 points in two games while Zemaitis slipped to third after a week off. Other top ten includes Greenlaw Libby Smith Choroszy Dufort Lariviere Landry. Pro basketball and college results follow with Cincinnati Tulsa overtime, Bradley Wichita, Louisville, Houston, Lamar Tech, Providence, Drake St Louis Virginia NYU Canisius Clemson Georgia Tech.
Detroit News and Detroit Free Press report coach Harry Gilmer dismissed by the Lions and to be replaced by assistant Joe Schmidt. Owner William Clay Ford and Schmidt could not be reached for comment as rumors had circulated through a poor 1966 season.
Biddeford High School expands athletic program with a boys team coached by Winthrop Houghton and a girls team coached by Carolyn Allbee. The boys’ squad, mainly sophomores and juniors, practices floor work, tumbling, side and long horses, beams and parallel bars, with upcoming clinics and meets at South Portland High School Bowdoin College. Names include Dennis Lemay Raymond Neault George Garnache Steve Goulet Tim Doran Linnie Davis James Belanger Normand Boisvert Normand Beaulieu Royal Goulet. The girls focus on floor tumbling balance beam and side horse with hopes to soon compete. Team members include Connie Goulet Jo Ann Busse Paula Belair Linda Hanusek Helen Cote Janice Beaulieu Suzanne Perreault Sally Bergeron Thersa Spang Laurette Poissant. Both coaches seek additional equipment.
The Associated Press reports New York beat Philadelphia 112 to 104 as San Francisco defeated Los Angeles 122. Other Thursday results and Saturday schedule include Chicago at Detroit Boston at Los Angeles and St Louis at San Francisco with Baltimore at Philadelphia and New York on tap.
Thornton Academy's girls hoops begin the season against Biddeford High. Coach Dorothea Vlahakos notes the team is well seasoned with many JV alumni. Linda Crosby returns as a veteran, and Sue Hunt leads the cheer squad as captain. Home games start at 3 15 p m with public attendance.
Boston, rested after an overtime win in San Francisco, seeks revenge on the Lakers after late free throws cost them on prior trips. Coach Bill Russell faces public criticism while Red Auerbach defends him as Philadelphia star Wilt Chamberlain questions Russell’s coaching. The Celtics, 28 of 37, chase a ninth title as Philadelphia leads the East.
Greely Institute of Cumberland Center holds pace in Western Maine Class M Heat Index ratings while Class L narrows to a three team race led by Cape Elizabeth, Winthrop and Mexico. Unbeat en Bridgton sits third in M with St. Ignatius of Sanford moving up after a rout of Old Orchard Beach.
New England ski area operators report a strong start to the season with heavy early snowfall and record crowds at Killington Mt Snow Sugarloaf Mt Sunapee and Mt Tom. Industry officials warn forecasts depend on weather and holiday crowds with profits tied to February and March.
Biddeford High School coach Art Descoteaux predicts a tight game against Sanford High School, with the Tigers at full strength and aiming to climb Western standings by beating the top ranked team.
Giants coach Allie Sherman eyes possible quarterback pick in the NFL draft as he attends the Hula Bowl featuring Spurrier and Griese. The scene also includes back Floyd Little and linemen among NFL hopefuls, with trade rumors swirling around Cuozzo and Mira.
Kansas City owner Lamar Hunt backs a 75 000 seat stadium in a 54 million two stadium complex and may back revenue bonds over 5 million. Finley who owns the A’s has not committed to a 50 000 seat baseball plan and could not be reached for comment. Studies continue.
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