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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1960

Page

5

Rookie Bob Chase and Marion Ladewig Lead All Star Bowler Field

Rookie Bob Chase from Kansas City and veteran Marion Ladewig from Grand Rapids led the standings on the last day of the All Star Bowling tournament. Chase posted a 27 average of 226, going 12-4 in Thursday’s four squads, including a 280-223-201-257 61 series, as he faced Billy Welu Carmen Salvino Billy Bunetta and Wayne Zahn. Ladewig, seven time champion, remains a key figure as the field narrows toward final action.

Omaha Bob Chase Kansas City Marion Ladewig Grand Rapids Mick Roth Billy Welu St. Louis Carmen Salvino Billy Bunetta Chicago Wayne Zahn Milwaukee

Maroon Hosts Rams In Only Home Hoop Game

Wells leads with 8 wins in 16 games as finals loom under Petersen scoring. Chase Smith and Welu enter final rounds at 234 11, 233 12, 232 08. NBC will broadcast final block at 9 p.m. CST. Kennebunk and Thornton academy clash. Lisica sidelined by illness. Thornton to start Kerry and Hellige. Other games include Biddeford at Sanford, St Louis at Edward Little, Old Orchard Beach at St Ignatius.

Wells Harry Smith St. Louis Chase Smith Welu Petersen Ladewig Sylvia Wene Philadelphia Star NBC Kennebunk Thornton Academy Saco Armory Biddeford Old Orchard Beach Thornton Kennebunk Rams Jim Lisica Jim McGaffin Johnny Kerry Sanford Lewiston Edward Little Auburn Lewiston Armory St. Ignatius of

Basilio Returns to Regain Welterweight Crown Fight

Carmen Basilio will challenge welterweight champion Jordan of Los Angeles on June 10 in Syracuse as he returns to the 147 pound class. Promoter Norm Rothschild announced the bout after Basilio had won the middleweight title from Ray Robinson and been stripped of the 160 pound belt in a rematch with Sugar Ray.

New York Carmen Basilio Ray Robinson Basilio Sugar Ray Jordan Los Angeles Syracuse Norm Rothschild Gene Fullmer National Boxing Assn Massachusetts Joey Giardello Philadelphia Robinson Paul Pender Boston

Pin Duel To Benefit Polio Exhibition at Century Lanes

An exhibition mixed doubles bowling match for Polio fund will be held at 20th Century lanes next Wednesday at 8 15 p m Nick and Doris Gillis of Biddeford world mixed doubles champions will face a Skowhegan team of Mrs Laura Modery current state women's bowling champion and her partner Francis Johnson a former title contender This is the first half of a 2 string match no titles at stake.

Nick Doris Gillis Biddeford Skowhegan Laura Modery Francis Johnson

Spoilers And Rag Bags Cup Saco Cage Wins

The Spoilers beat the Men's Shop 57 to 43 at Thornton Academy gym as Tony Tsomides scored 18 for the Spoilers. In the second matchup the Rag Bags defeated the North Saco Rams 74 to 39 led by Ken Pate with 19 points and Arnold Howe's 14 for the Rams. The Rag Bags surged with a 32-9 second period to seal the win.

Thornton Academy Gymnasium North Saco Rams Tony Tsomides Old Orchard Beach Tommy Morrison Ken Pate Rag Rags Arnold Howe Rams G. F. Pis Tsomides OF Kines Martin Dd Peters Bryant G Spaulding Re. Grant D. Fogg Colpitts Rf L Thompson Ib Thompson Pate Kerry Choroszy Fr. Charles If Howe Eeees Petrin Pendleton Ags Eee Ete Serpico

Special Train For Snowshoers Montreal Trip

Rochambeau club plans for the International Snowshoers convention in Montreal on January 29 to 31. Reservations for hotel rooms and train tickets arranged with Raymond Belanger and George Neault. Queen Elizabeth Hotel confirms 20 rooms. New members welcomed. Club plans a 7:30 pm bus from the club to Portland for the 9 pm Montreal train. Normand Farland wins attendance prize. Dance parties continue weekly through June with Ray's Rockers performing. Joseph Larose presides.

Rochambeau Club Montreal Raymond Belanger Real Leveille Portland Grand Unk Normand Farland Ray

Lady Golfers Going In For More Glamour

New York AP report quotes Barbara Romack on female golfers adopting glamor to attract fans. Romack notes shifts since joining the pro circuit in 1958, including fashion focus, hair, nails, and wardrobe worries. She compares media attention with tennis star Maria Bueno’s acclaim, arguing golf deserves similar spotlight.

New York Barbara Romack Sacramento Calif Barbara Ben Miss Romack Maria Bueno Betsy Rawls Links Associated Press Bueno Betsy Gussie Moran Karol

Challenger Leads in Ladies Title Bowling Match

Rita Murphy forged a 30 pin edge over Margaret Edgecomb at 20th Century lanes in a two string half of the title match. Murphy posted 958 to Edgecomb's 928 with a sequence showing a 33 pin third game and a late 17 pin swing to lead by 35 pins at the halfway mark.

Rita Murphy Margaret Edgecomb Saco Maples Murphy R. Murphy M. Edgecomb

LSU Players Sign Contracts With Hub Team

Three former LSU players have signed with Boston's AFL club. Don Norwood and Dur Matherne from LSU signed after Ed McKeever arrived from Baton Rouge. Doug Skinner, 1957 LSU center, who later left school, also signed.

Boston Louisiana State Ed McKeever McKeever Baton Rouge LSU Don Norwood Dur Matherne Doug Skinner

Ski Conditions New England Bulletin Report

New England ski bulletin lists conditions by region and resort. Several trails show fair to good status including Franconia Cannon Mt Mittersill Intervale Jackson Belknap Norbeck and Waterville Valley while Snow Crest Mt Sunapee and Cranmore report mixed fair to good.

Boston New England Council New Hampshire Franconia Cannon Mt Mittersill Intervale Jackson Black Mt Laconia Belknap Lebanon Snow Crest Lyme Dartmouth Newbury Mt. Sunapee New London North Conway Cranmore Peterborough Whits Pinkham Notch Waterville Valley West Ossipee Mt. Whittier

Girls' High School League 20th Century Lanes Standings Week 7

Standings released for the Girls' High School League after week seven at 20th Century Lanes. Teams display cluster results and shifts in the seasonal leaderboard with several programs pushing for top positions.

Little Lassies League

Speed Skating Meet Set for Sunday at Westbrook Rink

A skating meet is planned for Sunday at 2 30 PM at Westbrook skating rink. Last week’s event showcased youth talent across senior and intermediate classes with several skaters like Dan Gagne Don Giroux and Don Auger signaling title bids. Juvenile and female groups drew smaller fields. officials consider adding a three-man relay with flags due to crowd interest.

Westbrook Skating Rink Dan Gagne Don Giroux Don Collard Don Auger Richard Fecteau Frank Gagne Fecteau Junior Croteau Richard Feeteau Norm Lajeunesse Michael Denoncourt John Turcotte Ronnie Chretien Real Lambert Guy Brochu Ralph _ Lariviere

Moore And Johansson Share Boxing Dinner Honors

Archie Moore and Ingemar Johansson were honored at a Boxing Writers event in New York. Johansson won a split decision over Moore in a live outline of plans for future bouts. Moore teased rematch hopes while Johansson urged a Patterson clash and praised straightforward contracts. Marv Jenson received the James Walker award for service to boxing. Ed

New York Archie Moore Boxing Writers Ingemar Johansson Moore Johansson Archie Ray Robinson Harold Johnson Patterson Europe Neil Associated Press Marv Jenson Gene Fullmer National Boxing Assn James Walker

Richard Regains Lifetime Hockey Scoring Lead

Maurice Richard returns to action after a fracture and assists in a 3-1 Canadiens win over the Maple Leafs to move past Gordie Howe for the NHL all time scoring lead at 946 points. The Bruins beat the Rangers 6-0 behind Don Simmons and strong defense.

Associated Press Gordie Howe National Hockey League Maurice Toronto Maple Leafs Richard Boston Bruins Don Simmons New York Rangers Gump Worsley Bruins

Becketball Scores from National Basketball Association

The Associated Press reports Thursday results Syracuse 119 St Louis 112 and New York 131 Minneapolis 126. Friday’s schedule lists Minneapolis at Cincinnati Syracuse at St Louis and Boston at Philadelphia with Saturday action Cincinnati at New York. Some games noted for afternoon TV include 2 15 p m EST Detroit at Minneapolis.

National Basketball Assn The Associated Press Syracuse St. Louis New York Minneapolis Cincinnati Boston Philadelphia Detroit

Philadelphia-Wilfie Greaves Fight Ends Bell Stop

Philadelphia light heavyweight Wilfie Greaves defeats Eddie Bell in Edmonton by stoppage after a three round bout. Greaves improves record as Bell falls to 165 pounds with loss yesterday night.

Associated Press Philadelphia Wilfie Greaves Edmonton Eddie Bell Washington

Simmons Leads Bruins In Shutout Over Rangers

Bruins lift to 6 0 victory over New York as goalie Don Simmons posts back to back shutouts. Boston, 4th place, trails Detroit by four and Toronto by five with a four game win streak and six of last eight wins. Horvath top scorer, Burns and McKenney score, Toppazzini and LaBine among scorers. Coaching reshuffle includes LaBine moving to right wing and Toppazzini pairing with McKenney.

Boston Bruins Don Simmons New York Detroit Toronto Simmons Nets Don Charley Burns Leo LaBine Burns Don McKenney Bob Armstrong Guy Gendron Jerry Toppazzini LaBine

Hawks Lead Western Division Despite Mediocre East Record

The St. Louis Hawks sit 22-18 overall while 10-12 versus Eastern teams, leading the Western Division by eight games. They lost the latest matchup to an Eastern club as a late surge broke a 111-111 tie, with eight points in the final two minutes and 44 seconds sealing a 119-112 defeat. A separate Western contender also fell as New York defeated Minneapolis 126.

St. Louis Hawks National Basketball Assn Hawks New York Lakers Minneapolis

Loscutoff Back Operation Ends Celtics Season

Boston star Loscutoff, 6 foot 7, rests at St Elizabeth's Hospital after back surgery for a slipped disc. The injury ends his season with the Celtics and doctors say his future as an athlete remains uncertain for several days. The operation mirrors Loc Tsioropoulos's earlier procedure which ended his career.

Boston Jim Loscutoff St Elizabeth's Hospital Loscutoff Boston Celtics Loc Tsioropoulos

Williams Mulling Baseball Future

BOSTON AP Aging Red Sox slugger Ted Williams will be in Boston on January 22 to discuss his baseball future with general manager Bucky Harris. Sox trainer Jack Fadden said Williams recently wrote to call him in Florida and that they had a long talk. Williams noted neck issues but was reassured that aging players often have ailments, even the President.

Boston Red Sox Ted Williams Bucky Harris Sox Jack Fadden Williams Ted Florida

ROTC group teaches judo self protection to women

In Bowling Green Ohio Pershing Rifles ROTC members train coeds in judo self defense tactics. The program aims to give women practical skills for personal safety on campus.

Bowling Green Ohio Bowling Green State University The Pershing Rifles Reserve Officer Training Corps ROTC

Hub Athletes To Be Feted At B'nai B'rith Night

Boston honors six senior athletes from Greater Boston at the Seventh Annual B'nai B'rith Football Night on Sunday. Head table guests include NY Giants halfback Alex Webster, Red Sox third baseman Frank Malzone, and sportscaster Chris Schenkel. Collegians honored are Harvard halfback Chet Boulris, BC end Don Tosi, BU guard Len Pare, Tufts fullback Murdock MacDonald, Northeastern quarterback Jim Hennessey, and Brandeis end Mike Long.

Boston Alex Webster New York Giants Frank Malzone Boston Red Sox Chris Schenkel Harvard Chet Boulris Boston College Don Tosi Boston University Len Pare Tufts Murdock MacDonald Northeastern Jim Hennessey Brandeis Mike Long

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