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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1961

Page

5

Gagne Nips Giroux In Thrilling Skating Race

The West brook skating rink hosted a Sunday program with multiple close races. In the men’s senior derby eight laps Danny Gagne edged Don Giroux by a nose after a near fall, with Don Collard third, Steve Martin fourth, and Junior Vire fifth. time 3 minutes 43 seconds.

Westbrook Danny Gagne Don Giroux Giroux Danny Gagne Ray Lajeunesse Fern Gobeil Don Collard Steve Martin Junior Vire Don Auger St. Louis High Don Fern Boisse Nelson Quellette Sonny Cunningham Robert Houle

Morse Edges Thornton In Late Shot Nerves Span Close Scrap

Morse High Bath outlasted Thornton Academy 58 to 56 at George A gym as Ricky Woods sank two free throws with 5 seconds left after Jeff Griffith interception helped Morse rally from a 32-23 halftime deficit. Jeff Griffith led Thornton with 26 points and Dick Helige added 14. Joe and Ken Higgins each had 17 for Morse, raising their record to 8-1 while Thornton fell to 2-5 in Western Maine II.

Ricky Wood Morse High School of Bath Thonton Academy George A. — Gymnasium Maroon and Gold Thornton Jeff Griffith Morse Dave McNabb Maroon Woods Joe Ken Higgins Western Maine II Thornton T Dick Hellige Emery Gymnasium Maine Cheverus Portland Wee G. F McKinnon Bussey Harrington Higgins Osborne Hellige de, McNabb da. McNabb Moonoe Circesus Dolan Minniutti Thornton Academy Cage Ciar Morse High Bath Griffith Bruce McKinnon Joe Harrington

Bruins Slump Drops Bruins to NHL Cellar

The Boston Bruins fell further in the standings after road losses to Toronto 4-1 and Detroit 5-3, slipping from a tie for fifth into undisputed cellar position. Detroit snapped a seven game home winless streak. McKenzie and Johnson sealed the win, while McKenney, Bucyk, and Pronovost scored for Boston.

Detroit Boston Bruins Boston Toronto Red Wings Bruins Andre Pronovost John McKenzie al Johnson Johnny Bucyk Don McKenney Pronovost McKenney Montreal Frank Mahovlich New York Milt Schmidt

Thief Steals From Tennis Star Gussie Moran In Miami

Miami Beach police report a thief took a $7,500 mink coat and assorted jewelry from tennis star Gussie Moran’s hotel room while she dined Saturday night, the total value of items stolen listed by Moran.

Miami Beach Fla Gussie Moran

South Defeats North In Senior Bowl Tilt 33-26

In Mobile, Alabama, the 12th Senior Bowl produced a high scoring finish as the South edged the North 33 26. Ed Dyas of Auburn kicked three extra points after key plays by Fred Brown of Georgia and Don Smith of Missouri helped swing the late rally. Brown also scored the Souths first and final touchdowns, while Bobby Walden of Georgia pinned the North with a 64 yard punt.

South North Mobile Ala Dick Norman Stanford Fred Arbanas Michigan State Norman Don Smith Missouri Bobby Lauder Auburn Skipace Bobby Walden Georgia Face Norman Snead Wake Forest Ed Dyas Dyas Fred Brown Brown

Deer Kill Down In Maine As Weather Slows Hunt

Unfavorable hunting weather and lack of tracking snow led to a smaller Maine deer kill last season. The 1960 total fell to 37,774, down about 10 percent from 1959’s record 41,735.

Augusta Maine

Schoolboy Rowe Dies At 51 In Arkansas

EL DORADO Ark AP Schoolboy Rowe the major league pitching star of the 1930s died at home after a heart attack His age cited as 48 by records but his family says 51 A Tiger scout and former coach he played nine seasons with Detroit five with Philadelphia and one with Brooklyn He was born in Texas grew up in El Dorado and earned the nickname Schoolboy after a high school prank His 15 major league seasons included one All Star game 1936 and three World Series wins 156 wins 401 losses lifetime record His best year 1934 with Detroit 24 8 also 19 wins in each of the next two seasons He shares the American League mark with 16 straight wins in 1934 Also notes a separate state game biologists report about hunter activity showing in state hunters waited for late November conditions.

EL Dorado. Ark Rowe Schoolie Lynwood Thomas Detroit Tigers Detroit Philadelphia Phillies Brooklyn Tigers Waco Tex el Dorado el Dorado Daily News

College Cage Coach On Hot Seat

NCAA council meets to review alleged violations in college athletics as Frank McGuire defends North Carolina. Bud Wilkinson expresses cautious optimism about Oklahoma Tulsa and Southern California probation statuses and potential reinstatements. Walt Byers confirms ongoing investigations with expected announcements forthcoming.

Pittsburgh Frank McGuire Bud Wilkinson Tulsa California National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA McGuire North Carolina Tar Heel Wilkinson Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma Sooners Southern Cal Trojans Walt Byers Associated Press Byers Southern Cal

Bombers Defeat Portland Team In Five-Point Victory

In a York Cumberland County Men’s league match the 20th Century Bombers swept Congress Square of Portland 1 641 to 1 528. All Bombers scored above 300 led by Joe Lachance 335 Nick Gillis 331 and C Gillis 325. Harvey Garland topped the losers with 334 and FE Johnson 303, Peterson 292, Perron 301 and Eaton 298 also notable.

Congress Square Portland Joe Lachance Nick Gillis Harvey Garland 20Th Century P. Lachance C. Gillis R. Gen

Hawks wallop Celtics in lopsided national NBA clash

St Louis Hawks beat the Boston Celtics 133 to 104 as Celtics endure a heavy defeat. Gob Pettit leaves with a 12 inch gash near the eye after an early first half incident. Syracuse Nationals defeat Detroit Pistons 138 to 115 and New York Knicks edge Philadelphia Warriors 121 to 119.

Associated Press Hawks Celtics Auerbach National Basketball Association St. Louis Hawks Boston Celtics Gob Pettit St. Louis

Pro Basketball Saturday and Sunday Results Recap

New York beat Syracuse 120 to 117 on Saturday. Sunday results saw New York 121 over Philadelphia 119 and Syracuse 138 over Detroit 115 while St. Louis defeated Boston 133 to 104. Monday had no games scheduled.

Associated Press New York Syracuse Philadelphia Detroit St. Louis Boston Cincinnati Los Angeles

Hockey Scores From Saturday Games

Montreal defeated New York 6 to 3 while Toronto beat Boston 4 to 1 New York topped Montreal 4 to 3 Chicago beat Toronto 5 to 1 and Detroit defeated Boston 5 to 3 in Saturday hockey results.

Tigers and Maroon Clash In Twin City Bowling Tilt

Al Guillereault scored 1173 to lead Gerry Forcier 1148 in the Twin City title bowling match at Pastime lanes. In Laconia boxing, Biddeford Light­ning boxers Cordeau and Ouellette won, with others in action as York County prep games loom Tuesday featuring Biddeford Scarborough and Thornton against Kennebunk amid a busy high school slate.

Twin City al” Guillereault Gerry Forcier Guillereault Forcier Guillereautt A. Guillereau York County Biddeford Scarborough BHS Thornton Academy Kennebunk George A. Emery Train Academy Cape Elizabeth Old Orchard Beach York South Berwick Buxton Eliot St. Ignatius Wells Berwick Limerick North Berwick Hollis Potter Academy Sebago Sanford Thornton Lewiston Edward Little Armory St. Louis Cheverus Francis Maine Vocational South Portland New England Collge Henniker N.H

Gillis Leads Kosky In Low Scoring Scarborough Duel

Western Maine champion Nick Gillis built a 68 pin edge on Tony Kosky in a tight title bout at Scarborough. Gillis totaled 1035 to Kosky’s 967 as two fouls affected Kosky and the second half shifts to 20th Century Lanes Saturday at 4 30 PM.

Western Maine Nick Gillis Tony Kosky Scarborough Gillis Kosky Nick Don Patchell Portland

Bids Accepted To Annapolis Nomination Openings

Representative Peter Garland announced nominations for the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis Maryland. Candidates must write to Room 418 House Office Building Washington 25 D C for consideration. The deadline for one vacancy is February 1 and six applicants will be nominated for the Civil Service examination on March 18. Transcripts of high school records and at least one reference should accompany letters.

Washington Peter A. Garland United States Naval Academy Annapolis Garland House D. C

Worcester Pro Has One Stroke Lead On Field

In Los Angeles the 45,000 open showdown began with Worcester pro Paul Harney holding a one stroke lead at 136 after two rounds. He seeks the $7,500 first prize as four strong pursuers trail, including Leonel Hebert, Bob Rosburg, and Bob Goalby, with Billy Casper Jr and others within five strokes.

Los Angeles Paul Harney Harney Worcester Mass Leonel Hebert Jay Bob Rosburg Bob Goalby Coral Gables Billy Casper Jr Bob Gajcia Bloomfield Hills Mich Tommy Jacobs Bermuda Dunes Country Club Palm Springs Art Wall Jr Ken Venturi Ted Kroll Gary Player Eric Monti Jim Ferree Tom Aaron Eric Brown England Duron Harrison

Voltigeur Shuffleboard Race Tightens With Ties At Top

The Voltigeur club shuffleboard tourney tightens as Y Caron and F Marcotte share first at 115 points while H P Picard and L Perreault tie for third at 16. FE Decelle and R Montpas share fifth at 4 8, with J Marcotte 7 9 and J Pelletier 6 10. Lantagne Corriveau and FE Picard each sit 5 11, and P Ander trails at 2 14.

Voltigeur Y. Caron F. Marcotte H. P. Picard L. Perreault FE. Decelle R. Montpas J. Marcotte J. Pelletier R. Lantagne E. Corriveau FE. Picard P. Ander

Pastime takes pair of league bowling tilts

Pastime teams in York Cumberland leagues won all five points in both A and B divisions. A team at Congress Square lanes Portland scored 1 763 to beat Congress Comets by 144 pins led by Don Saucier 380 and Tom Lachance 370. B team defeated Bowlarama of South Portland by 23 pins with Harold Dee 348 topping Pastime and Lew Dyer 337 for Bowlarama.

Congress Square Lanes Portland Don Saucier Tom Lachance al Williams Congress Comets Bowlarama South Portland Harold Dee Lew Dyer P. Binette R. Perry L Lachance D. Saucier A. Huot

Black Hawks Extend Winning Streak to Seven Games

The Chicago Black Hawks defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 to extend their consecutive win streak to seven. Goalie Glenn Hall delivered another shutout bid before a late Maple Leafs goal, as Chicago closed to within two points of second place in the NHL. In other games, the New York Rangers beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 and the Detroit Red Wings earned a 5-3 win over the Boston Bruins.

Associated Press Chicago Black Hawks National Hockey League Hawks Toronto Maple Leafs Glenn Hall Leals Fdl Shack Leafs New York Rangers Montreal Canadiens Detroit Red Wings Boston Bruins

Thornton Academy Girls Beat St Joseph In Twin Win

Thornton Academy girls defeated St Joseph High in two games. The varsity won 51 to 49 behind Barbara Warren with 25 points and Carol Cole adding nine while Joan Bergeron, called up from the jayvees, scored six. The jayvees won 26 to 25 with Ann Simpson scoring 11 points.

Thornton Academy St. Joseph High Barbara Warren Carol Cole Joan Bergeron Jayvees Ann Simpson

Bower Wins 25th Jackson Cross Country Race

John Bower of Auburn Maine repeated as winner of the 25th annual Jackson cross country ski race held Sunday. The Middlebury College sophomore notched his second straight triumph in the event ahead of local and regional competitors.

Bower Jackson, N.H Jackson John Bower Auburn Maine Middlebury College

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Ally Donald Cyr Nick Curro Dana Sevigny Loretta Martin Ray Giroux Frank Gagne TinemaScort Batt Legions OF the Nile City Theatre John Ashley Sandra Knight Donald Murphy Sally Todd Harold Lloyd, JR Ark Irish McCalla Tod Griffin A Screencraft Enterprises Production WA Astor Pictures Corp Puck U.S America College Bombers Red Auerbach Syracuse Nationals Detroit Pistons New York Knickerbockers Philadelphia Warriors Nats Dolph Schayes Knicks Warriors Chicago Laconia al Guillereault Lightning Club N. H Paul Cordeau Bob Langley Lincoln Cordeau Roger Ouellette Robert Lamonde Lightning Larry Oxton Steve Fleurant Oxton Richard Frost New Hampshire Fleurant Andrew West Lawrence Turcotte Paul Prue Blackie Gilbert K. C. Perkins Lou Poirier Gilbert Poirier Worcester Pro Vicki Hellyer Sun Valley Idaho H. Dee R. Menard A. Paulhus G. Bissonnette Letellier D. Lawson T. White G. Stantial A. Gallant L. Dyer Black Hawks
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