Saco sports bits tease high jinks and league talk
A quirky column notes Saco police nicknames for a Sunday benefit game and Maine Day plans by the Celtics. It also covers Biddeford gym delays, a tri meet, SPA funding rules, and a projected Big Ten style shift in Maine prep sports with Edward Little and Lewiston joining a Big 8 basketball lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford High School
Biddeford
Art Descoteaux
Rumford
Sanford
Morse High School of
Bath
State Principals Association
SPA
Portland
Thornton
Edward Little
Lewiston
DiFiore Loops Lopez In Portland Boxing Showdown
DiFiore a former New England featherweight champion from Portland faces undefeated Jimmy Lopez of Lawrence in a 10 round main event at Expo Building Portland. DiFiore seeks a title shot as Lopez continues a perfect pro start after winning Maine bouts and amateur crowns. Maine State Boxing Commission gives Phil Hudson 30 days to sign to defend his featherweight title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Sam Silverman
Leo
Lion
DiFiore
New England
Jimmy Lopez
Lawrence
Mass
Expo Building
East Boston
Nuno Cam
Phil Hudson
Maine
Lowell
Eddie Avila
Terry Rondeau
Jose Resto
Covington Daniels
Kennedy Clarke
Jo Jo Jackson
Jackie Burke
Johnny Bean
Maine State Boxing Commission
Guided European tours easy for first timers
Consider a guided Europe tour to sample the continent without wasting time. A Downing Travel Agency package includes Paris breakfast and city sights with expert transport and schedules handled by a capable guide. Daily hours, packing tips, and language ease are noted for travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Downing Travel Agency
Main Street
Kennebunk
Great Britain
Call Daily
Basketball Twin Bill Will Benefit Saco Center
A Sunday double header at Thornton Academy Linnell Gymnasium raises funds for the Saco Community Center. At 6 p.m. the Mothers' Quarterback Club plays the Saco Jaycee Wives. gymnastics exhibitions follow. At 8 p.m. the Saco Recreation Department faces the Saco Police Department. Halftime features the Young Americans. Admission is 50 cents for adults. 12 and under free with an adult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Community Center
Thornton Academy
Linnell
Mothers
Saco Jaycee
Saco Recreation Department
Saco Police Department
Decary Little League and Ladies Auxiliary Meet Friday
A joint meeting of the Decary Little League and the Ladies Auxiliary is set for Friday at 7 PM at the Ross Community Center on Washington Street Biddeford. All members and interested parents should attend as fund raising activities and other matters will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decary Little League
Ladies Auxiliary
Ross Community Center
Washington Street
Biddeford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Foster
Vanity Fair
Regal
Mulls
Abe
Nestle’s
Jou Couvalz
Lipton
Prince
Realemon
Canada
Oxford
Libby
Snow
Guido
SOS
Holland House
Dick Charles
Saco
Boys In
Blue
A Martin
Earl “the Moose” Jamieson
R Nason
Arthur “Peanut” Tardif
James
Rudolph Valentino
LeClair
Charles “Stubby” Labonte
Joseph “the
Streak” Regali
Kenneth ‘‘Stuffer
Pate
Bill
Chenard
Harry “‘“Marement” Courtois
Iberick “Meadowlark
Ichard
Hole In
Recreation Department
Boston Celtics
Maine Hall of Fame
Chris Anton
Ted Shiro
Augusta
Paul McClay
Jack Dumas
Scarborough
Roger
Tigers
Stephens High School
Common & Middle Sts., Saco
DiFiore and Lopez
DiFiore-Lopez
Saco Center
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