Bowling reform sparks state championship debate in Maine
Maine State Bowling Association weighs a prelim sweepstakes system to pick finalists for the men’s state title, potentially reshaping how Nick Gillis of Biddeford and St Clair of Portland defend or surrender the crown. The piece notes current champions, western and eastern contenders, and concerns about a yearlong title that could bypass direct challenger matches. It also highlights vibrant activity at Thornton Academy gym through intramural basketball and other school sports programs, illustrating busy athletic life in the Twin Cities.
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Nick Gillis
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St. Clair
Portland
Maine
Charlie Milan
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Twin Cities
Thornton Academy
Recreation
Burns School
Bud Cornish
Biddeford Basketball League Tightens Tie For Surging Lead
Basketball fans who missed Monday and Wednesday nights at the Biddeford high school gym would have seen a tight race. Two teams share first place at five wins and one loss, two are tied for third at 3-3, and two linger in last place at 1-5. The standings suggest a two team race, though scores warrant closer inspection.
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Biddeford
Biddeford Highs Early Basketball Glory in Lewiston Wins 1924
A look back at Biddeford High School basketball’s rise starting in 1922 with Lewiston tournaments. Biddeford captured the 1924 Western Maine title led by captain Bill Doran, with teammates Darcy Belanger Waterman Baker and Rochefort. In a dramatic semi final vs Gould Academy, Carey hit a full court shot to seal a 23-22 win.
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Biddeford Edges Rumford for 18-13 Final
Rom ford led a first period four point lead, then Biddeford outscored Rumford in the second to gain an 11-10 halftime edge. Darcy broke through in the third to put Biddeford ahead 12-11, with Doran and Belanger contributing as Rumford went scoreless before the period ended 15-11. A rough final period saw Rumford score via a two and a foul shot, but Biddeford held on 18-13. Biddeford’s title bid remains their only championship final in this era.
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Benefit Court Game On Beach Court Tuesday
A benefit game for Dave Mc Callum features Old Orchard Beach high school varsity players against a faculty team Tuesday at 7 pm on the beach court. The teachers, undefeated in 20 straight games, boast a win over a team of men 70 years old and have arranged oxygen and first aid with the local fire department. Captain Jerome LePelletier is refining plays with Willie Shakespeare for a worthy cause.
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Old Orchard Beach High School
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Willie” Shakespeare
Beach Townies Face Lightning Quintet Sunday
Old Orchard Beach Townies, fresh off a 57 to 27 win over Baxter School, seek another scalp on Sunday in the rubber game with the Lightning Club on the Beach court. The Townies were in rare form.
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Top Hoopsters To Face Tests In Battle Of Unbeatens
Unbeaten Cincinnati and Villanova, both 14-0, brace for stiff tests against Bradley and West Virginia as California looms in the backdrop. Cincinnati seeks a 14th straight win, Bradley owning 30 straight home victories at Peoria, while West Virginia owns 39 straight at Morgantown. Robtson leads scoring as Wiesenhahn’s injury helps Bradley.
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Veteran Bowler Edward Little Tops St Louis in Twin Bill
Edward Little High School of Auburn routed St Louis High School of Biddeford 65 to 37 in the nightcap at the Lewiston Armory. Duane Nichols led all scorers with 17 points as Frank Drigotas and Dave Littlefield added 10 each. St Louis’ Roger Sevigny had 12 points but little help from teammates. The Eagles seek a late-season win at Biddeford High in a York County Class L game.
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Weekend Archery and Bowling and Skating Events
Sokokl Bowmen of Portland challenge York county Bowmen at Alfred street club house tonight at 8 15. Bowling second half of Twin City championship Don Saucier versus Dick O'Brien at Pastime lanes Biddeford today 5 p m Saucier trailing 1203 to 1104. Speed skating races at Westbrook Skating rink Biddeford Sunday at 2 30.
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Wells Lassies Win Over Sanford 46 to 36
Wells High girls beat Sanford 46 36 at Sanford with Shirley Littlefield scoring 19 points. Sanford JV replied with a 21 2 win over Wells reserves in Island game while Dan Britton led Sanford with 20 points and Richard Smith and Bob Billings controlled rebounds. Wells had 10 of 19 foul shots and ran season record to 6 2 with three game stretch.
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Shirley Littlefield
Wells
Dan Britton
Richard Smith
Bob Billings
Sanford Outlasts Tiger Hoopmen In League Tilt
The Sanford Redskins defeated the Biddeford Tigers 58 to 51 at Sanford in York County Class L play. Sanford built an 18 9 lead after one, led 26 21 at halftime, and surged with a third period to 45 36 to clinch. John Sullivan 22 points paced Sanford while Marty Bourque led Biddeford with 15. JV Sanford won 62 38. Sanford improves to 10 2, Biddeford suffers 11th straight loss.
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Cousy Directs Attack As Celtics Down Warriors
Celtics beat the Philadelphia Warriors 124-112 to snap a 10 game winning streak and extend the Eastern lead. Bob Cousy scored 20 points helping turn a 55-55 halftime tie into a 40-27 third quarter run amid a late third period altercation. Wilt Chamberlain led Philadelphia with 44 points.
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Thornton Cagers Topple Kennebunk Rams 53 40 at Saco Armory
Thornton Academy took control from the start in a 53 40 win over Kennebunk at the Saco Armory. John McNabb Buster Strout Paul Tarbox and Jeff Griffith hit double figures while Lee Cluff led Kennebunk with 14 points. Thornton led 9 2 after one and 25 16 at halftime as their zone defense limited Kennebunk’s shooting and controlled the boards.
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Knights Fall 86 80 as Portland Wins on Home Court
St Francis College started slow and trailed 51-34 at halftime but rallied in the second half. Murphy and Janatiss fouled out late as St Francis dropped the conference game 86-80 to U. of M. Portland despite 27 points from Murphy and a strong late push.
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St Joseph Girls Take Two Scalps in Tight Win
St Joseph High girls overwhelmed South Berwick High 51 35 at the South Berwick civic center. Shirley Roy led with 27 points and Sandra Binette added 20 as St Joseph built a 15 6 first quarter edge and led 24 17 at halftime. For South Berwick, Boucher scored 22 and Cassidy 13 while Binette topped St Joseph with 9 floor goals and Roy added 10. Junior varsity also fell 23 11.
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East Mentor Confident In Pro Bowl Picks
Los Angeles AP report says Coach Buck Shaw of the East, favored to be an underdog, trusts his passing and running stars led by Norm Van Brocklin and Bobby Layne. He recalls past Pro Bowls and notes Van Brocklin’s current form, with Jim Brown and Joe Perry among the era’s greats. Kickoff at 1 p.m. PST in the Coliseum.
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Hockey Results From Friday and Weekend Schedule
Friday's NHL results and the weekend slate show Chicago at Detroit in the afternoon TV slot, with Boston at Montreal and New York at Toronto on the schedule. No scores are provided in the readable text.
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Spartans Edge Seagulls On Fouls To Win
St Ignatius of Sanford edged Old Orchard Beach 42 41 after a late free throw surge by freshman Roger Valliere. Valliere scored 14 points with 8 from the line, sealing the win as Old Orchard Beach led early and trailed by as many as seven. Gene Geaumont led the Seagulls with 12, Bob Reagan 10, while St Ignatius improved to 7-11 on the season.
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Beaumont
Bob Reagan
South Berwick
Berwick Academy
Tim 'Roberge
Valliere
Enien
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Trowell
Schedule of Sunday National Hockey League Games
Montreal will visit Boston in a Sunday NHL matchup. Toronto travels to Detroit. New York visits Chicago for a tripleheader style schedule on Sunday.
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