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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1975

Page

6

McSweeney returns as Seagulls coach in exhibition game

John McSweeney came out of retirement to lead the Old Orchard Beach Seagulls against Thornton Academy Golden Trojans at Linnell Gym in Saco. The Seagulls narrowed a 20 point deficit to nine before Thornton erupted with ten straight points to seal the win. McSweeney announced the game as a one time appearance as Ladakakos continues scouting. The Beach later named the McSweeney Memorial Gymnasium in his honor.

Dick Charles Linnell Gymnasium Saco John McSweeney McSweeney Thornton Academy Old Orchard Beach Thornton Wings John Ladakakos Golden Trojans Biddeford High School Bob Brown South Portland Bill Folsom Westbrook Bob Brewer Cheverus Bruce Mackinnon Sanford John Maguire Portland Jeddy Newman Duke Hendrickson Portland Press Herald Hank Labrie York County Coast Star Biddeford- Saco Journal John Jay Joe Martel Brad Leach James Goudouras Newman Leach Goudouras Cheverus High School Brewer Auburn Edward Little Randall Trophy Westbrook High School Biddeford Randy Hirst Seagulls

SFC Returns To Cage Wars

The St. Francis College Knights return to action with a home game against New England College at Biddeford High School. Coach Jim Beaudry expects full strength after injuries sidelined three players. The 5 3 team relies on balanced scoring led by Russ Opie and Bob Callahan with key contributions from Mike Stensland Bernie O Hara and several freshmen.

St. Francis College New England College Biddeford High School Tiger Jim Beaudry Red Knights Knights Russ Opie Lynn Mass Knight Mike Gadbois Biddeford Dave Leary North Attleboro Tom Lynch

Thornton Academy Girls Cruise to 10th Win in Saco

Thornton Academy girls rout Old Orchard Beach 71 30 at Linnell Gym led by Mari Warner 16 points and Amy Belliveau 12 as TA preserves a 10 1 season mark. Old Orchard Beach struggles in full court press as TA reserves contribute 16 points.

Academy Mari Warner Amy Belliveau Maroon and Gold Cindy Critchley Old Orchard Beach Thornton Girls Biddeford Linnell Saco Thornton Belliveau Pendleton Camire P Roberts K. Roberts Reardon Trask Warner Grant Putney Fournier Adams Carr Andrews McKee Critchley Brousseau Davis Monk G. Barker McAllister Muroka Lamb Perkins Mary McAllister Dick Danforth

Thornton Academy tops Old Orchard Beach in exhibition

Thornton Academy, led by seniors Truman Caddigan Sears and McNabb, defeated Old Orchard Beach 59 to 46 at Linnell Gym in Saco. The game does not count in official ratings, as TA remains 4-5 and OOB at 4-4. TA outshot from the line and used full court pressure to pull away after a tight first half.

Thornton Academy Linnell Gymnasium Saco Golden Trojans Old Orchard Beach Maroon and Gold Thornton Nick Truman Frank Sears Steve Vance Bill Caddigan Marc Paquette Seagulls Caddigan Trojans G Bernard Kimball Coreau Bouget and Gagne

Basketball Action From Tuesday Schedule

TA faces Biddeford OOB meets York Kennbunk hosts Noble Massabesh meets Marshwood in a Tuesday sports calendar featuring Bruins hockey on radio.

Biddeford York Kennbunk Noble Massabesh Marshwood Hockey Bruins Washington

BHS Wrestlers End Biddeford Undefeated Streak with 42-17 Win

Morse High School of Bath defeated Biddeford 42 to 17 at Tiger Gym ending Biddeford’s six-match win streak. Gary Plamondon Gil Marcotte and Mike Verville remained undefeated for Bath while Biddeford’s Chris Paul lost, and Brian Mulligan earned the fastest pin at 27 seconds.

Morse High School of Bath Biddeford Orange and Black Tiger Gym Biddeford Grapplers Tigers Gary Plamondon Gil Marcotte Mike Verville Brian Mulligan Mike Labbe Chris Paul Kevin Gilmore Elwell Dube Plant

State Arborist Examination Set for January 20 1975

The State Arborist Examining Board will hold written examinations for future licensed arborists in the care of shade and ornamental trees. Exams occur Monday January 20 1975 at 8:30 a.m. at Augusta Civic Center Maine and University of Maine Orono Deering Hall Room 315. Further information from the State Bureau of Forestry Augusta.

Augusta Civic Center Augusta Maine Department of Botany Deering Hall University of Maine Orono State Bureau of Forestry At

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