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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1961

Page

5

Biddeford High Opens 1961 Wrestling Schedule

Biddeford high school's first recognized varsity wrestling team opens its 1961 schedule tonight at Hampton New Hampshire. Coach Neil Serpico leads a 15 man squad through NCAA rules based amateur bouts with plans for a clinic and public demonstration to explain scoring and matches.

Biddeford High School Hampton N. H Neil Ziggy Serpico Serpico Sanford Paul Handlin Maine Biddeford High mid-West Tiger Squad BHS N .H Portsmouth Winslow Away

Thornton Academy gym history and Saco league memories

The 1912 George Addison Emery gym at Thornton Academy is described in the 1912 catalog as a brick fireproof structure with dressing rooms, baths, a main gym 50 by 80 feet, two iron stairways, and a visitor gallery. The piece notes the gym’s limited size compared with today and recalls the old Saco Church league and 1940 basketball scene plus a look ahead to skeet shooting and Red Sox events in Portland.

Thornton Academy Saco Armory George Addison Emery Academy Fairfield Street Charles C. Thornton Biddeford Independents Saco Congregational Mens Club Saco Independents Cape Porpoise Baptists Baptist Terriers Saco K. of C St. James and St. Mary K. of C Maine Skeet Shooting Association Stage Coach Inn Bath Red Sox Portland Pete Runnels Billy Muffett Frank Malzone Bill Monbouquette Gene Conley Eastland Lions Club George A. Emery Saco Church League

St Louis Faces Cheverus Tonight In Portland

Weekend sports schedule lists St Louis against Cheverus at the Portland Exposition Building at 7 30 PM and St Francis meeting New England College in Henniker New Hampshire tonight Also Twin City Bowling championship features Al Guillereault versus Gerry Forcier at 20th Century Lanes Biddeford this afternoon at 530 PM and a Sunday speed skating meet at Westbrook Skating Rink Biddeford at 230 PM

St. Louis Cheverus Portland Exposition Building St. Francis New England College Henniker N. H al Guillereault Gerry Forcier 20Th Century Lanes Biddeford Westbrook Skating Rink

Warriors Gain Revenge Over North Berwick

Wells high Warriors edged North Berwick 66 to 52 after a tight first half, seizing control in the second with Charle Clogston and Ray Goodale scoring 22 and 20. Jim Keehan led the losers with 17 points. The Weill girls also beat North Berwick in the preliminary.

Wells High Warriors North Berwick High Warriors Charle Clogston Ray Goodale Jim Keehan Weill Girls North Berwick Lassies

Maine track opens season with UNH at Orono

Roland Dubois of Saco and Baron Hicken of Alfred join the University of Maine indoor track team as the season opens this afternoon hosting the University of New Hampshire in Orono. Dubois, a senior, competes in pole vault while Hicken, a sophomore, runs the hurdles.

Roland Dubois Saco Baron Hicken Alfred University of Maine University of New Hampshire Orono Dubois Hicken

Pender-Downes Go Sanford Past Biddeford 67-52

Sanford Maroons used height edge to defeat Biddeford High 67 to 52 at Biddeford gym. George Superior height helped Sanford Baker and Griffith lead scoring while Day and McNabb added key baskets as Thornton Academy outshot Edward Little in a separate preliminary game.

Thornton Academy Maroons Lewiston Edna Little Auburn George Sanford Baker Biddeford Sanford Markor Roberts Day Thornton Biddefords Redskins Jeff Griffith McGuffin Horne Johnny Perreault Dave Dansereau Tigers Eddies Thornton Freeze Plushtowners Lacoites Bob Cloutier Ford Paul Butch Chenard Tiger Scor Griffith Jorers Dennis McNabb Nichols Old Orchard Beach Baker Cloutier Edward Little Serves Red Bineau Pasellas Wells Big de. Lewis Potter Peer Ee Maroon Ouellette Eid Twomey Tiger Teerenees J. Timmons MOE Iswederaet Sanford —_—_ Grifith it yeewasets GFP Hellige Tiere d. Ve Vcai St. Ignatius de. McNebb Lse Decdeaess Ol Thibeault TOMS Eeaceia Oj Pelletier, Co giValliere, Rg Seese Ae Fish O Waterhouse, le Vezina TE Wisseseees BOGGS CE Vicessceee Dugre Ey Rere Vi Vaternin Oisidiens Eae Bares Beach Eee Oakes Perrino Pec Oraro Bideford JV Stevens Pencriited Sa Cout Cs Ceecsateris UL Bay A Caceakods Bouiguc Scccscons Coben Delsen Biddeford Fresh _ G. F Urenara Pau- Twomey Cier Emery Palmer St. Joseph Handlen Addorio Gendron Gagne Floor Sandler Fecteau Deau Old Orchard Jonnson Armstrong — Sanford Frosh Strickland Ladakakos G. F Dowd Teau C. Nadeau S. Poirier

Beach Girls Rally Past St Joseph in Suburban Clash

Old Orchard Beach beat St Joseph High 49 to 28 yesterday at St Joseph Hall. Armstrong led with 17 points, Strickland added 13, and Ladakakos grabbed key rebounds. St Joseph, weakened by illness, was led by J Fecteau with 14 as Lessard Morissette and Boissonneault played strong defense in a losing effort. In the prelim, the Beach Girls’ JV won 25-13.

Old Orchard Beach St. Joseph High St. Joseph Hall Armstrong Strickland Ladakakos Sue Poirier St. Joseph J. Fecteau Boissononeaut Lessard Morissetet Old Orchard St. Joseph Armstrong If If Nadeau Strickland Poirier I. Wep Avenaere Ef Fecteau Nesroberts Lessard Tadakakos Morissette Dowd Boissonneault

Tidemite Named New England Pacers of the Year

Tidemite a flashy five year old pacing star tops Rockingham record and is chosen New England pacer of the year at a 500 member meeting. Money Hanover and Matador also honored while Lucky Demon is New England trotter of the year. Delvin Miller receives lifetime contribution trophy. Directors Ralph Avery and Lester McCusker elected from District 10.

Boston Tidemite Rockingham New England New England Famness Money Hanover Charles Farmer Rochester N.H Lucky Demon Harrison Hoyt East Dorset Delvin Miller Meadow Lands Ralph Avery Concord Lester McCusker Braintree Mass U.S. Trotting Association

Celtics Surge To Narrow Eastern Lead In OT Win

The Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia Warriors 123 to 121 in overtime to extend their Eastern Division lead. Bob Cousy made a closing layup after a 121 all tie, and Philadelphia failed to tie on Arizin’s late shot. The Syracuse Nationals edged the New York Knickerbockers 106 to 105, with Willie Naulls sealing the Knicks’ loss at the horn.

Boston Celtics Philadelphia Warriors National Basketball Association Celtics Warriors Boston Syracuse Nationals New York Knickerbockers Bob Cousy Philadelphia Paul Arizin Nats Knicks Dick Barnett Dick Garmaker Willie Naulls

Seagulls Rally Stuns Saints For Loop Tie

Old Orchard Beach high school moved into a first place deadlock in the Southern York County League after a 58 53 win over St Ignatius at Sanford. Wait Hirst led Beach with 20 points and Mike Porter added 18 while Roger Valliere Roger Laprise and John Cyr reached double figures for the visitors. Jayvees swept prelims 74 44 over Spartan juniors.

Old Orchard Beach High School Berwick High Downing St. Ignatius High School Sanford Seagulls Saints Beach Tein Wait Hirst Mike Porter Roger Valliere Roger Laprise John Cyr Jayvees

Hockey results by the Associated Press schedule

Friday results show no games. Saturday features Boston at Montreal Chicago at Toronto New York at Detroit. Sunday slate includes Montreal at Detroit Toronto at Boston New York at Chicago.

Associated Press Boston Montreal Chicago Toronto New York Detroit

West Slight Favorite In NFL Pro Bowl Classic

Odds makers rate the West by a narrow one point, with the East led by Norm Van Brocklin and Tommy McDonald as top playmakers. Philadelphia’s aerial attack, powered by Retzlaff and Walston, complements a strong ground group including Jim Brown and John David Crow. The game also caps Buck Shaw’s coaching career and marks the end of Van Brocklin’s playing days.

West Los Angeles East Norm van Brocklin Tommy McDonald Pete Retzlaff Bobby Walston Eagles Cleveland Jim Brown Tom Tracy Pittsburgh John David Crow St. Louis Cardinals Eagle Buck Shaw van Brocklin Shaw NFL

Three Discards Are Best Rookie Bets For Reds

Three players emerge as top newcomers for the Cincinnati Reds Ray Ripplemeyer Howard Nunn and Jimmy Baumer bring mixed pasts but strong recent form Ripplemeyer posted a 271 ERA with Seattle Nunn led Jersey City to 12 wins in 18 decisions with a 199 ERA Baumer hit .293 at Salt Lake City Hal Bevan and Cliff Cook also show potential Reds freshman list highlights Tommy Harper who stole 26 bases in 28 attempts and drew 76 walks in 79 games

NEW York Ray Ripplemeyer Milwaukee Howard Nunn St. Louis Jimmy Baumer Chicago White Sox Cincinnati Reds Ripplemeyer Seattle Skeeters Nunn Jersey City Baumer Saltoke City Hal Bevan Cliff Cook Reds Tommy Harper Topeka

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