Doris Gillis Defending Lewiston Title in Western Maine
Doris Gillis leaves for Lewiston to defend her Western Maine ladies crown against Loretta Cyr. Gillis seeks her 19th consecutive defense and has 28 of 31 state title wins. Cyr carries a high 10 string of 1,178 in Auburn Lewiston area and lost to Gillis last season. The second half of the title match moves to 20th Century lanes next week.
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Saco Rec Center Plans Eight-Week Women’s Basketball League
Saco Rec Center announces an eight week women’s recreational basketball league to start at month end with 6 to 8 teams. Games to be held Monday nights at Young School gym. Organizer Lamontagne names Carol Austin as league facilitator and invites bids from Old Orchard Beach and Biddeford participants. no charge for Saco residents. age 13 and up.
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Allie Sherman Named Coach of NY Giants
Allie Sherman named head coach of the New York Giants signing a three year contract to succeed Jim Lee Howell. Sherman expects a strong showing in the Eastern Division and cites potential challenges from the Browns Eagles and Steelers while noting Vince Lombardi was also considered.
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Western Maine high school hoops get dizzy with substitutions
In Western Maine boys basketball, Cheverus leads the race at midseason as Morse Bath Sanford trail. Thornton Academy and local clubs mix up lineups using few or many subs, altering foul patterns and sparking sportsmanship moments in a pacy, uneven season.
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West Favored Over East In Pro Grid Bowl
The West team is a one point favorite over the East for Sundays pro bowl in Los Angeles. Johnny Unitas leads the West against Norm Van Brocklin and the East with Alan Ameche sidelined. The West seeks momentum after winning six of ten all time matchups.
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Lakers End Slump With 117 104 Win Over Knicks
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the New York Knickerbockers 117 to 104 in Los Angeles lifting them from the Western Division cellar. In a doubleheader, Boston defeated Detroit 118 to 98 and St. Louis topped Cincinnati 119 to 110.
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Kerr wins inaugural Tris Speaker award in Houston dinner
Dickie Kerr, famed for two World Series wins with the White Sox, receives the first Tris Speaker award at a Houston dinner marking Houston's 1962 National League franchise entry. Noted figures praise Kerr while Stan Musial, once his project in baseball, sits at the head table.
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NCAA Considers Tougher Code For All Colleges
Pittsburgh AP report notes the NCAA debated a national letter of intent a five year eligibility rule tighter transfer limits and curbs on foreign players. Smaller schools dominate the session after penalties on North Carolina Loyola New Orleans and Arizona, with the AFCA awards likely announced at dinner.
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Foul Shots Decide Close Biddeford Victory Over Scarborough
Biddeford High overcame Scarborough 54 to 51 at the BHS gym. Pete Hargis led Biddeford with 21 points while Paul Chenard sealed the win with 11 made free throws in the final seconds, contributing to a 20 of 27 team performance at the line. Scarborough outshot the Tigers, but foul shooting and late pressure carried Biddeford to the win.
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Butch) Chenard
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Biddeford Tigers edging Thornton in 49 47 thriller
Biddeford high's Tigerettes beat Thornton Academy 49 47 after Darline Berry scored the winning basket in the final seconds. In the opener Biddeford Jayvees won 28 26 with Bissell scoring 12 and Osbourne nine for Thornton. Dunton led Biddeford with 24 points while Warren topped TA with 24.
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Pro Basketball Tuesday Results Recap
Boston defeated Detroit 118 to 98 while St. Louis won 119 to 110 over Cincinnati and Los Angeles beat New York 117 to 104. Wednesday schedule includes St. Louis at Syracuse Cincinnati at Detroit New York at Los Angeles with Thursday featuring Syracuse at Boston Philadelphia and Fort Wayne matchups.
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Boylan Case Continues in Bangor Shooting Case
Carl W. Boylan 62 of Bangor faces assault with intent to kill charges. His case was continued to Thursday with bail set at 10,000 as Richard Maillet 43 received bullet wounds to the face and chest in Boylan’s apartment during a drinking bout. Maillet is in satisfactory condition at a Bangor hospital.
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Scarborough Downs 1961 Racing Dates Announced
Scarborough Downs will open July 17 and close September 9 under night racing for the 1961 season. Philip M. Caminiti of Deering High School Portland is named commission steward, with seven years as patrol judge and prior service as chief inspector.
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Hockey Results No Games Scheduled
No games were scheduled this period with Detroit at Chicago Toronto at Montreal and New York at Boston listed as upcoming matchups.
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Thornton Runs Wild In Tilt Against Kennebunk
Thornton Academy overwhelmed Kennebunk 76 to 34 at the George Emery gym in Saco. Jeff Griffith led with 25 points aided by Dick Hellige and the McNabb twins, while Bruce Wakefield and Pete Pierce added scoring as Thornton controlled play from a 21 9 first period. The jayvee and freshman games favored Thornton, with strong showings from both programs.
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