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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1969

Page

6

Thornton's TA comeback routs Portland in overtime thriller

The Maroon and Gold erased a 19 point deficit to beat Portland High 63-61 in overtime at the Portland Exposition Building. Rollie Gagnon watched from the stands as Thornton rallied behind 23 points in the final period and Staples added 22 to seal the dramatic victory, with Rick Frost and Rick Martin also key in the rally. Portland scorers Adams, Ricchio and Foley led the Blue, while Thornton JV also won 81-67.

Portland Thornton Maroon and Gold Portland High School Portland Exposition Building Rollie Gagnon Maroon Biddeford Merriwell Saco Rick Frost Rick Martin Tom Caddigan Mike Ayotte Dave Staples Gagnon Staples Blue Adams Macka Foley Caddigan Rickartin Don Ricchio Martin Frost Ricchio Foley Mike Spaulding Ouellette Pelletier Fosse Libby Tarr Warner Spaulding Searle Caras Gerry Ayotte Renell Nannery Obbins Savage Portland Varsity Esmond McGinty Agger Redmond and Richards O.T Drake Willie McCarter Cincinnati McCarter Dangletree Indiana Bloomington Northwestern Joe Cooke Dale Kelley Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Michigan State Texas A&m Southern Methodist Rice Texas Christian Seattle Oklahoma City

Ski Conditions Report From New England Areas

New England ski areas reported conditions for Tuesday evening. Data include new snow depth and surface type with base evaluations. Codes indicate powder, manmade, granular, frozen, spring base, and overall quality ratings.

Boston New England

Tar Heels Blitz Georgia Tech 101-76

North Carolina, ranked No. 2, used a fast break to rout Georgia Tech 101-76 in Atlanta. Patrick scored 30 for the Tar Heels, while Rich Yunkus led Tech with 28. Marquette and other top teams also won as rival scores rolled in.

New Hampshire North Carolina Georgia Tech Vermont Northwestern Cincinnati Marquette Wisconsin Milwaukee Jay Peak Tar Heels Pdr King Magic Mt Pkd B. Olympic Pattie Scott Atlanta Bill Bunting Rich Yunkus Tech Killington Pitt Wisconsin-Milwaukee Marquetteigh Ripon Dean Meminger George Thompson Cecil Morries

Seagulls Edge Kennebunk Rams 50-46

Old Orchard Beach defeats Kennebunk High 50 to 46 as Ronald Perrin scores a late floor basket breaking a 46 all tie. Jayvees 46-35 in prelim. Terry Tucker leads Old Orchard with 15 points while Guy Roberge and Petrin add 10 each.

Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk High School Ronald Perrin Guy Roberge Seagulls John McSweeney Terry Tucker Roberge Petrin Pete Landry Pete Per Tom Bradbury Old Orchard Beach Jayvees B. Varsity Mullen Smith Ford Jacques Tucker Ams Boisjoly Miller Bra Landry Normand Stone Hanson Kennebunk Cca Giroux Bam Gagnon Barker Coreau Vakas Kimmberlain J.V Welch D. Hanson Dunham Ackley O'Dell P. Hanson H. Hanson Towne C.B L. Ladakakos Gagne

Robertson All Star Tilt Most Valuable By Oscar Robertson

Oscar Robertson led the East to a 123 to 112 win over the West in the 19th NBA All Star game and claimed the Most Valuable Player trophy. He scored 29 points as Gene Shue praised Oscar’s all around play and the East's late surge, with Earl Monroe, Jerry Lucas, and John Havlicek contributing key moments. Baylor led the West with 14 points, while Wilkens and Unself sparked a late West rally.

Baltimore Oscar Robertson Robertson Gene Shue Baltimore Bullets Oscar Shue Bullets Earl Monroe Cincinnati Jerry Lukas Boston John Havlice Lennie Wilkens Seattle Elgin Baylor Los Angeles Wes Unseld Gus John- Monroe Havlicek Monroe Baylor

Ragged Mountain Parked and Sunapee Pkd Openings Noted

A ragged mountain park record shows Ragged Mt Pkd with 14 to 27 B and Mt Sunapee Pkd at 10 to 32 B, plus eastward up, E lower readings. Waterv Mimeas Pkd MM 22 to 60 60 B, Mt Pid and Gr 20 to 50 B widest Par and pkd 30 to 70.

Massachusettsee Brodie Mt Butternut Basin Pdr Ragged Mt Sunapee

Quick Quiz from the Era of Persecutions

A Saint Peter crucified head downward per Nero era likely around A.D. 64. Einstein first advanced relativity in 1905 at age 26. The three states cited as pendent republics are Texas Hawaii and Vermont.

Peter Albert Einstein Texas Hawaii Vermont Newspaper Enterprise Association

Used Trucks Listed in Want Ads Section Twelve

Local classified pages publish a roundup of used light and heavy trucks within section twelve of the want ads. Listings include makes such as Ford Chevrolet and Dodge with model years ranging from the late 1960s to early 1970s. Prices vary and some ads note mileage and contact details for sellers.

St Ignatius Upset Tops Wells In 60 51 Victory

St Ignatius High defeated Wells 60 to 51 on Tuesday. Ernie Cote scored 25 points and Paul Farge 20 to lead St Ignatius while Sim Gough led Wells with 21 and Jimmy Litchfield added 13. St Ignatius JV also posted a win in the opener.

Wrils St. Ignatius High Wells High Ernie Cote Paul Farge High Ie Sim Gough Wells Jimmy Litchfield St. Ignatius J.v.'s St. Ignatius Sheltra Roux Cote Beattie Drummeye Doiron Clark Gough Litchfield Tufts Miniutti

Tiger Frosh Overpower Eagles Five

Biddeford freshmen defeated St. Louis frosh 62 to 35 as Tiger freshmen used 14 players and led 34 to 9 at halftime. Antonakos scored 11 and Labbe 10 for Biddeford. Cote led St. Louis with 10. Officials were Dutremble and Thi beault. Time 4-8's.

Biddeford St. Louis Frosh Tigers Ibo Ya Ch ‘Ie Gin Ar Antonakos Phil Labbe Mickey Cote Eagle Ees Randall Tanguay Haines Mailman Debe Pouravelis Boisvert Gagnon Paul Antonakas No. Labbe P. Labbe Ayotte Lago St. Louis Lebrun Turcotte Red Litalien Ard Cote Laflamme Iddeford Dutremble Thibeault

Battle Of Sexes Simmers At Florida Tropical Park

At Tropical Park in Miami Barbara Jo Rubin may ride Stoneland in the fourth race, aiming to become the first female jockey at an American parimutuel track. Some male riders boycott the race, while others, including Craig Perret and Carlos Herrera, plan to ride. If Stoneland remains on the also eligible list, scratches may occur before post.

Miami Fla Tropical Park Barbara Jo Rubin Stoneland Barbara Jo Craig Perret Carlos Berrera Mike Miceli Gerry Gellitano Mike Hole Bobb Ussery Jerry Harrison Whaley Jr Ussery Tropical Jockeys’ Guild Iut Elmer Vickers Churchill Downs Penny Ann Early Kentucky Sandra Sandy’ Schleiffers Santa Anita Arcadia Calif Penny Ann Sandy

Boston A A in door Track Games highlight event

An 80th annual Boston A A indoor track games opened in Boston Garden with Toomey the 29 year old California school teacher entered for the quarter mile and possibly the high jump. Lincoln Downs readies an 80 date thoroughbred meeting kicking off the earliest New England start. John Egan wins Boston College football award at Newton Mass. Larry Carney loses title in boxing at Miami Beach. Tyson cleared to play after kidney injury for Dartmouth basketball. Kodak Coach of the Year clinic set for Jan 25-26 in Boston with Penn State and Georgia coaches among speakers.

Boston Boston A.A Boston Garden Will Cloney Toomey California Lincoln, R.I Lincoln Downs New England Lincoln Newton Mass John Egan Boston College Eson Milford N.J Eyoreee Troy Cross Miami Beach Fla Larry Carney Well Gomeo Brennan Bimini Edarney Joe Paterno Penn State Vince Dooley Georgia Kodak Statler Hilton Paterno Kansas Arkansas Jim Root New Hampshire Carmen Cozza Ill Yeomans Houston Daly Daugherty Michigan

Bruins Look To Extend Lead In East With Leafs

TORONTO AP The Boston Bruins ride a seven game unbeaten streak and a one point edge over Montreal into a key East division showdown with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Gerry Cheevers to start in goal for Boston against Toronto, while Eddie Johnston is listed to return against Minnesota later. Eddie Shack returns as reserve forward as Glen Sather and rookie Jim Harrison join Eddie Westfall on a line with Harrison filling in for the sidelined Derek Sanderson.

Toronto Boston Bruins Toronto Mapleafs Bruins Montreal Boston Maple Leafs Maples Teddy Green Canadiens Detroit Gerry Cheevers Leafs Eddie Johnston Minnesota Boston Garden Eddie Shack Glen Sather Jim Harrison Eddie Westfall Harrison Derek Sanderson

Traip Quintet Crubs Winless St. Anthony's

Traip Academy defeated winless St. Anthony's High 80 to 38 in Kennebunk. The Rangers opened with a 26-5 first period lead and maintained dominance the rest of the game, led by Geoffrey Robinson and Barry Fletcher.

George Mareika Traip J.v.’S Traip F Robinson Spiller Seaward Heavy V. Fields Hosmer Foss Foley Hamel Hayes Raymond EE. Fields Fletcher O'Brien Anthony's Kuzmickas Karalis Milavickas J. Mazeika G. Mazeika Karalias V. Klimas Leonaitis Krulickas Svelnys Sa Academy Anthony Kennebunk — Traip Academy St. Anthony’s Rangers Geoffrey Robinson Barry Fletcher

All Star Lineup Picks From Managers and Players

The previous year's champions’ managers oversee the All Star squads with managers, coaches, and players selecting the starting lineup. All Star managers choose pitchers and substitutes. The text also inquires about an insect linked to a song and asks what the goat runner’s fame is for handling rattlesnakes.

Championeship L Bisrasene

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