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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1969

Page

8

Thornton's Comeback Caps TA's Against Portland in OT

The Maroon and Gold rallied from 19 down to beat Portland High 63-61 in overtime at the Portland Exposition Building. Rollie Gagnon was sidelined by injury, yet Rick Frost and Rick Martin led TA with Staples and Caddigan providing late scoring in a dramatic turnaround to claim the win. Portland led by doubles at successive breaks before TA forged a 57-57 tie, then edged ahead in overtime.

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 Ed Adams Mackane Caddigan Don Ricchio Martin Cadddigan Frost John Esmond Ricchio Adams Foley Mike Spaulding Ouellette Pelletier Fosse Libby Tarr Warner G. Spaulding Searle Caras Gerry Ayotte Renell Nannery Obbins Savage Spaulding Portland Varsity Esmond McGinty Agger Redmond and Richards O.T Drake Willie McCarter Cincinnati McCarter Don Ogletree Indiana Bloomington Ind Northwestern Joe Cooke Dale Kelley Wisconsin Minnesota Towa Michigan State Texas A&m Southern Methodist Rice Texas Christian Seattle Oklahoma City

Ski Conditions From New England Areas Tonight

Ski areas report new snow in inches followed by surface type and base depth. Codes include Pdr powder, Pkd powder packed, MM manmade, Gr granular, Fr frozen granular, SC spring conditions, with base quality ratings E excellent to L limited. Reports come from Boston area listings compiled Tuesday evening.

Boston New England

Tar Heels Blitz Georgia Tech 101 76

North Carolina raced past Georgia Tech 101 to 76 as Charlie Scott poured in 30 points and Bill Bunting added 22. The Tar Heels led 56 33 at halftime and stretched the margin to 42 in Atlanta. Rich Yunkus led Tech with 28 as 42 fouls marred the pace.

New Hampshire Mt.-Pkd North Carolina Georgia Tech Northwestern Cincinnati Marquette Wisconsin-Milwaukee Tar Heels Charlie Scott Atlanta Bill Bunting Rich Yunkus Tech Marquetteigh Ripon Dean Meminger George Thompson Cecil Morries

Seagulls Edge Kennebunk Rams 50 46 in late play

Old Orchard Beach defeated Kennebunk 50 46 as Ronald Perrin scored a late floortip to break a 46 46 tie and Guy Roberge sealed it with two free throws. Terry led Old Orchard Beach with 15 points while Roberge and Perrin added 10 each. Landry led Kennebunk with 19.

Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk High School Ronald Perrin Guy Roberge John Me Pon Old —— Beach Terry Wa Roberge Petrin Pete Landry Peteng Tom Bradbury Old Orchard Beach Jayvees Mullen Smith Ford Jacques Tucker Dams Boisjoly Kennebunk Varsity Miller Bradberry Landry Normand Stone Hanson Lindquist Giroux Gagnon Barker Rean Vetee Kinball Chamberlay Keanebunks Welch

Robertson Stars as East Tops West in All Star Classic

Oscar Robertson led the East All Stars to a 123-112 victory over the West in the 19th NBA All Star game earning MVP honors. Monroe and Havlicek aided the East with scoring while West’s Baylor and Wilkens had notable moments before the East pulled away late.

Baltimore Oscar Robertson East All Stars Robertson Gene Shue Baltimore Bullets Oscar Shue Oscar Gettie Bullets Earl Monroe Cincinnati Jerry Lucas Boston John Havlicek Lennie Wilkens Seattle Elgin Baylor Los Angeles Wes Unseld Gus Johnson Monroe Havlicek Baylor

How Peter Met His Death According to Tradition

The piece notes Saint Peter’s possible death during Emperor Nero’s era around A.D. 64. Tradition says he was crucified head downward at his own request, in what may have been the Neronian Gardens. It adds a skeptical line about Hunced his theory of relativ e, introduced in 1905, when he was a Pro of age. Also includes a quick trivia Q about three states once under republics: Texas, Hawaii and Vermont.

Peter Neronian Gardens Texas Hawaii Vermont Newspaper Enterprise Association Newton Mass John Egan Boston Colege Milford N.J Tom Scanlon News

Used Trucks Are Listed In Section 12 Of Want Ads

Local want ads note a list of used trucks in section 12 with make models and prices. The item suggests buyers study the classifieds for affordable heavy duty options and dealer listings.

St Ignatius Upsets Wells In 60 51 Victory

St Ignatius High beat Wells High 60 to 51 on Tuesday with Ernie Cote scoring 25 and Paul Beattie 20 for the winners. Wells led by Jim Gough with 21 and Jimmy Litchfield 13. St. Ignatius JV also won 44-28.

Wells St. Ignatius High Wells High Ernie Cote Paul Beattie Jim Gough Jimmy Litchfield St. Ignatius J.v.’S St. Ignatius Sheltra Roux Cote Beattie Drummeye Doiron Ells Clark Wentzell Gough Litchfield Tufts St. Ignatius Ib Wedge and Miniutti

Tiger Frosh Overpower Eagles Five

Biddeford freshmen defeated St Louis frosh 62 to 35 as the Tigers used 14 players and led 11 0 at the first period break and 34 9 at halftime. Marcel Boisvert led scoring with 14 points, followed by Charlie Antonakos with 11 and Phil Labbe with 10. Mickey Cote topped St Louis yearlings with 10 points.

Biddeford St. Louis Frosh Tigers Marcel Boisvert Charlie Antonakos Phil Labbe Mickey Cote Eagle Randall Tanguay Haines Mailman Debe Pourlavelis St. Louis Dutremble Thi

Red Hot Bruins Meet Maple Leafs Tonight

Boston Bruins aim to extend their East Division lead in a crucial game against the Maple Leafs. Boston seeks a seventh straight unbeaten stretch as Gerry Cheevers may start in goal while Eddie Shack returns as reserve forward.

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

Battle of the sexes heats up at Tropical Park race

At Tropical Park in Miami Barbara Jo Rubin may ride Stoneland in the fourth race, potentially making her the first female jockey at an American parimutuel track. Rival jockeys balk at riding against a girl. several say they will not compete if she starts. If she rides, the race proceeds with a drawn field and possible scratches.

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

Traip Quintet Crubs Winless St. Anthony's

Traip Academy defeated winless St. Anthony's High 80 to 38 in Kennebunk. The Rangers grabbed a 26 to 5 first quarter lead and held it throughout the balance of the game. Geoffrey Robinson and Barry Fletcher led Traip with strong scoring and defense.

George Mazeika Traip J.v.’S Traip Academy Robinson Spiller Seaward Heavy V. Fields Hosmer Foss Foley Hamel Hayes Raymond E. Fields Fletcher O'Brien St. Anthony's Kuzmickas Karalis Milavickas J. Mazeika G. Mazeika Karalias V. Kilimas Leonaitis Krulickas Svelnys Train Academy Officials Goudour- Os Kennebunk — Traip Academy St. Anthony’s Balace Rangers Geoffrey Robinson Barry Fletcher

Olympic champ Toomey to run at Boston Games

Olympic decathlon champion Biloomey, 29, a California schoolteacher, is the first entry for the 80th Boston A A Indoor Games on Feb 4 at Boston Garden. Meet director Will Cloney said Toomey may run the quarter mile and possibly enter the high jump as opening events.

Boston Biloomey Boston A.A Boston Garden Meet Will Cloney Toomey California

All Star baseball lineup selection by managers and players

The managers of last year’s champion teams select the All Star squads. Managers coaches and players pick the starting lineup. All Star managers choose pitchers and substitutes. The cricket is noted for Lane 4 in a special con song. The goat runner is famed for killing rattlesnakes which the bite swallows with its head.

Lane 4

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