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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1969

Page

8

Biddeford Tigers Aim to Upset Thornton in Western Maine Clash

Biddeford High School Tigers, riding a 71 70 OT win over South Portland, seek to upset Thornton Academy in Western Maine tournament action at Steve White Gym. The Maroon boast depth led by Cantara Frost Gagnon Staples and Lemay while Thornton counters with Eon Cantara and a strong press. Other nearby games include St Ignatius at Kennebunk and Sacopee Valley at Wells as the night unfolds.

Steve White Biddeford High School Tigers South Portland Maroon Tigers Horizon Swift Bengals Biddeford Tiger Art Descoteaux Thorn- TA Jim MecGaffin Saco Academy Nereins Maine Thornton Rick Frost Leo Cantara Cantara Bengals Descoteaux Frost Mike Ayotte Tom Caddigan Maroon and Gold Roland Eon Rick Cantara Caddigan Cocaptain Ayotte Roland Gagnon Dave Staples Orange and Black Dick Lemay Gordon Mailman Lemay Depite Mailman Staples Gagnon Nets Paul Nannery Barry Hobbins Rick Martin Kevin Savage Savage Frank Ribaudo Mike Bouthot Ignatius Kennebunk Sacopee Valley Wells St. Francis Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute St. Louis Eagles Sanford Redskins St. Francis College Nassau Jhca Orchard Beach Saturda St. Louis

Defenses Dominate Western Maine Class LI Basketball

Western Maine Class LI teams show top defensive units led by Thornton 54.0, Westbrook 54.5, and Stephens 56.2 per game in the Journal Heat Index. Lewiston 61.4 leads the second defensive tier, while Morse tops offensively at 66.9 points per game.

Maine Journal Western Maine Thornton Westbrook Stephens Blue and Gold St. Louis Eagles York County Cheverus Needeford Brunswick Tle Ten Sanford Oxford Hills South Portland Rem

Sanford Junior Teams Defeat Notre Dame

Sanford defeats Notre Dame 39 to 24 as Le gendre and Legendre lead early, with Sanford pulling ahead in the third period and maintaining a steady boards edge. Bill Fay contributes 17 points and strong rebounding, aiding the win.

Sanford Notre Dame Redskins Notre Dame Cougars Saco Cougars Legendre Leon Paquin Is Poisson Paquin Bill Fay Frith Webber Brown Wright Fay Shain Gauthier Kimball Boucher Fenell Cloutier Applin Danis Poisson Perrin Martin Paquette Cochin Farnsworth

Weather outlook for New England ski areas

The Weather Bureau forecasts fair, cold and windy conditions Friday with possible snow flurries in northern mountains. Temperatures range from teens in northern peaks to the 20s in southern areas, with Friday night remaining fair and colder and Saturday mostly sunny with lighter winds.

Weather Bureau New England

Ski Conditions From New England Areas Review

Boston area ski report lists new snow inches surface type and base depth from operators. Data include powder packed powder windblown and man made notes with base conditions and overall evaluation for Friday evening.

Boston New England

Tigers and Eagles See postseason bid hopes rise in Maine standings

Tigers and Eagles push toward Class II eastern Maine tournament berths with key wins. Brunswick leads the region with a 42.8 index while St. Louis sits at 42.7 and Biddeford at 41.6, as Thornton Academy remains atop the ladder with nine straight victories.

Biddeford St. Louis Eagles Tigers Brunswick Stephens Rumford Oxford Hills Penne South Portland Maroon and Gold Thornton Academy Thornton

Red Knights Hit Vermont Tilt in St. Michael's Hockey Clash

The St. Francis College hockey team heads to Inoo ski Vermont to face St. Michael's College at 2 p.m. on Tuesday. Freshman Jack Newhall scored a hat trick in an 11 3 win over Belnap College last week. Knight goalie Jim O Callaghan stopped 17 shots. St Francis and coaches Tom Connelly and Ray Giroux lead a roster that includes Lewiston natives George Rioux Gerry Boucher Lou Laplante Dan Vaillancourt and Auburn players Dave Maher Marc Demers. Future games listed include Bates Lewiston and Gordon College matchups through February.

St. Francis College Inooski St. Michael’s College Biddeford College Belnap College Centre Harbor N.H Jack Newhall Winchester Mass St. Francis Knight Jim O’callaghan Lewiston Tom Connolly Norwood

Morrall Resents Namath Lip Attack Ahead of Super Bowl

Baltimore quarterback Earl Morrall says he is focused on his own defense and arm, not Joe Namath's jab. Morrall notes Namath's publicity and credits John Unitas with guiding him, while praising Unitas' rival role and recovery from a troubling arm.

MIAMI Earl Morrall Joe Namath Morrall Baltimore Colts Amath Namath New York Jets Colts Jets Norra Baltimore John Unitas John Unitas

Sifford Sets Course Record at Los Angeles Open

Charlie Sifford stormed to a nine under par 63 to lead the first round at the Los Angeles Open, eclipsing the field and marking a historic moment as the first prominent African American to post a masterful score in the tournament. He held a three stroke lead over rival entrants including Dave Hill and Grier Jones, with the Woods-on-ledge chase intensifying.

Billy Casper Arnold Almer Rancho Farm Zee, Jr Los Angeles Dill Austin Nichols Fila Wichita Kan Grier Jones Oklahoma State Dave Hill Evergreen Colo Jones Charlie Sifford Sifford Rancho Hill Hot Driver Wedge Palmer Phil Rodgers Pad Sifford

Minor Leaguer Reflects On Historic 1968 Baltimore Season

The Michigan native recalls an improbable year with Baltimore in 1968, calling it a fantasy and noting how the minor league years seemed distant from the extraordinary major league arc he achieved.

Michigan Baltimore

Bruins Beat Maple Leafs In Rugged 3 2 Victory

The Boston Bruins defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3 2 in a bruising NHL matchup at the Garden before 14 659 fans. Stanfield opened the scoring, Green added a second, and Toronto answered with two goals in the third before time expired. The win extends Boston’s unbeaten string to five games as Montreal pulls away in the division race. Bruins prepare for a noon flight to face the Canadiens with a late practice planned in Montreal.

Boston Boston Bruins Bruins Toronto Maple Leafs Garden Glen Sather Johnny McKenzie Dallas Smith Toronto Mike Walton Pierre Pilote Jim Dorey Stanfield Mike Pelyk Jones Teddy Green Phil Esposito Bobby Orr Esposito Ron Murphy Leafs Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens Harry Sinden Montreal Forum

Unbeaten UCLA Faces Oregon as Conference Play Opens

UCLA meets Oregon as the Pacific Eight race starts while Notre Dame and Drake seek improved second 10 standings. Drake edges Wichita State 86-80 behind Willie McCarter's 24, Notre Dame tops Butler 76-73, and Marquette beats De Paul 77-72. An in-game fight saw a spectator strike the referee.

Notre Dame Drake UCLA Bruins Oregon Lew Alcindor John Wooden Wooden Wichita State Butler Bulldogs Wichita Willie McCarter South Bend Garry Hoyt Bob Whitmore Marquette DePaul Warriors North Texas State Bradlery Utah Whitah State Holy Cross

Buffalo Group Buys Oakland Seals for 1969 70 Season

A Buffalo group led by Seymour Knox III announces the purchase of the Oakland Seals from Barend van Gerbig. Transfer plans hinge on NHL approval at January meeting in Montreal, with completion possible for the 1969 70 season. The deal aims to bring expansion teams to new cities amid league growth.

Buffalo N.Y Oakland Seals National Hockey League Niagara Fron Hockey Inc NHL St. the Seals Hey Barend van Gerbig New York City Princeton Seymour Knox Iti Buffalo Millionaire Niagara Crowp Montreal Buffalo Group Seals

Barnes to Lead Contracts and Investments Role for Coach

The notice cites Charles M Barnes of 953 Southern Calergies Baye as heading a group managing a legacy of sports figures. Simpson states Barnes will handle contract negotiations investments taxes and other dealings to free himself to devote most time to football.

LOS Angeles O. J. Simpson Steve Lee University of Southern California Simpson Total Management Headliners, Inc Indianapolis Sogge Trojan Los Angles Dodgers Spokane Dodger al Campanis Charles M. Barnes Southern Calergies Baye Barnes

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