Area Fives Face Heavy Slate In York County Clash
Tomorrow's basketball slate features four twin city teams with three local games in York County circuits. Traip faces Thornton in a key York L showdown as Traip seeks to stay atop the league while Thornton aims to rebound. Berwick leads Southern York at 9 0 while Wells hosts Berwick. Kennebunk visits Gorham in a return clash to wrap the night.
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Banks Devotes Time To Aiding Youngsters
Chicago slugger Ernie Banks, the first NL player to win MVP twice in a row, says he prefers helping kids over earned fees. He signs autographs after games, recalls Stan Musial as his idol, and heads into 1960 hopeful for a stronger season after a 45 homer, 143 RBI year and two fielding records.
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Provost Takes Area Scoring Lead With 100 Points
Biddeford High’s Provost surged to the top of the area scoring race last week after a win over Old Orchard Beach’s Gene Geaumont. Provost totaled 100 points on 47 baskets and 15 fouls, lifting him seven points ahead of Geaumont who has 103.
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Kennebunk
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Thornton Academy
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Express Team Sweeps Points In Pony League
Express Team rolls 1455 to 1343 at 20th Century lanes Sunday night, taking all five points from Congress Square Alleys of Portland in a York Cumberland Pony league match. Al Therrien 314 and Bob Lamontagne 308 led the Merchant's Express. Bowlerettes fall to Monument Square 1386 to 1324 in Y C Ladies. Biddeford Tigers lose five points at Bowl-O-Rama as Kosky 347 and Paul 335 top Bowl-O-Rama. merchant's express 1455 commerce square 1343 total 1343
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Doris Gillis
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Tony Kosky
Herve Paul
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R. Lamontagne
A. Therrien
A. Moore
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L. Dyer
T. White
Monument Square and 20th Century Bowlerettes Scores
Bowler totals listed for Monument Square and 20th Century Bowlerettes. Monument Square players G Reed P Storey H Heath A Amnett P Hendrickson posted 236 279 242 287 292, total 1386. Bowlerettes members R Murphy B Thomas M Edgecomb K Gillis D Gillis posted 240 272 276 258 278, total 1324.
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Bowl-O-Rama Scores Lead Biddeford Tigers Narrowly
Bowl-O-Rama winners include G Stantial 282 J Devon 310 E Morneau 318 R Devon 300 T Kosky 347 totaling 1557. Biddeford Tigers field J Morin 294 A Paulhus 290 H Paul 335 F Reagan 279 P Lamontagne 305 for 1503.
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Celtics Star Bill Russell Leaves for X Rays on Ankle
Boston center Bill Russell sprained his left ankle in a 121-111 loss at St Louis and will have X rays. The injury limited him to brief playing time as St Louis star Bob Pettit scored 39 with 18 rebounds. Coach Red Auerbach remains injury cautious after five of seven losses.
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Colby Halfback Honored For Sportsmanship
Colby senior halfback George Roden of West New York New Jersey has won the Swede Nelson award for football sportsmanship. Among 100 nominees, Roden earned the honor after ending his varsity career by protecting an injured teammate. He warned sophomore Binky Smith to stay back during a kickoff play, then suffered a shoulder injury on the tackle. Coach Bob Clifford praised Roden as consistently selfless and team focused.
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OBrien Sets Maple Record In Title Match
Former Twin City bowler Dick OBrien tallied a 1203 total at 20th Century lanes to take a large lead over Don Saucier in the first half of the Twin City title match. OBrien dominated with 31 spares and seven strikes for 265 bonus pins, while Saucier posted 1104 and fought back as the second half concludes this weekend at Pastime alleys.
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Pastime Teams Lose Big In County Bowling Matches
In York Cumberland league games yesterday Pastime teams suffered two five point defeats despite solid bowling. Warriors A led by Ray Gendron 366 and Bob Reed 372 posted 1617. Big 20 set a new alley high with 1735 led by Reed 372 and Greenwood 342. Pastime B totaled 1515 as Falmouth surged to 1556 led by Cliff Sams 324 and H Clark 321.
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Ray Gendron
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Jerry Bissonette
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P. Binette
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R. Curtis
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L. Smith
R. Kelley
R. Reed
A. St. Clair
E. Gilbert
G. Bissonette
P. Demers
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O. Letellier
H. Clark
G. Dudley
B. Leonard
C. Sams
V. Blunda
Beach Townies Triumph Over Lightning Club At Saco Armory
Old Orchard Beach Townies routed Biddeford Lightning 84 to 54 at the Saco armory Sunday. Tom Wells led with 18 points, Dan Britton 16, Bob Summers 14, Bob Regan 12, and Bob Billings 10. Wells and Billings controlled rebounds. Regan and Summers balanced the floor. The victory lifts the Townies to five wins in seven games ahead of two road tests at Baxter's Island Wednesday and Conway Town in North Conway, New Hampshire Sunday.
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Maine Furthers Streak Among Top New England Powers
The unbeaten University of Maine Black Bears sit at 11-0 in Yankee Conference play under coach Brian DeCall with an 11-0 record, led by a young lineup and key players from Old Town Bangor and Greenville. Holy Cross, Assumption, and Central Connecticut State also sustain strong seasons as regional college teams pursue top standing in New England.
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Storm signals lift as unbeaten hoops teams face tests
The Associated Press notes college basketball's major unbeatens may fall from grace within two weeks. Cincinnati battles St Louis and Bradley after an injury to star Bob Wiesenhahn, while Texas A&M Villanova and LaSalle brace for tough tests. Upcoming games include Temple, West Virginia, Illinois, and Iowa as top teams seek to extend or defend perfect records.
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Gagne Edges Giroux In Speed Skating Contest
Don Gagne narrowly defeated Don Giroux in an eight lap speed skating feature at Westbrook rink clocking two minutes 16 seconds. Dick Fecteau won the four lap boys intermediate race and Michael Denoncourt led the juvenile event with 34 seconds for two laps. Lucille Gagne topped Monique Godbout in the girls two lap race. Officials were Roland Hodge Ray Lajeunesse and Ray Giroux.
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Lucille Gagne
Richard Feeteau
Danny Gagne
Don Gagne
Don Giroux
Don Ayers
Don Collard
Gagne
Giroux
Warriors Gaining Ground On First Place Celtics
The Philadelphia Warriors close the gap on the Boston Celtics in the Eastern division title race after a weekend pair of wins. Wilt Chamberlain poured in 48 on Saturday and 35 Sunday as Philadelphia topped New York, while Boston slid with a 1-1 weekend including a 121-111 loss to St. Louis and Bill Russell injuring his ankle. The Celtics and Warriors meet twice this week as the two powerhouses chase the top spot.
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George Yardley
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Yale breaks five-game skid with win over Penn
Yale halted a five-game losing streak by defeating Penn 67-57 on Saturday night. The win featured a strong team effort and solid defense to stifle the Quakers, improving Yale’s standing while Penn struggled to find rhythm.
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Bob Allison Homers Against Every AL Team
Washington Senators star Bob Allison, the American League Rookie of the Year, homered against every club in the league, finishing a remarkable run that showcased his power and versatility across the season.
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