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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1960

Page

5

Crucial Area Duels On Tap In Busy Week

Several key basketball games dot the area schedule this week with title implications. St Francis Knights host Nassau College of Springvale, Biddeford Tigers play Thornton Academy in a York county league clash, and York at Wells in a Southern York encounter. If Thornton defeats Biddeford and Sanford challenges, the race for the league title tightens as St Francis and Redskin pursuit continue.

St. Francised Knights Nassau College of Springvale York Etreatt Traip St. Louis Wednes Hilgelaar Cusen

Beach Townies Cup Win Over Lightning Club

The Beach Townies beat the Lightning club 71 to 58 at the Beach gym to extend their streak to five wins in a row and seven wins, two losses overall. Ron Britton led with 22 points, Bob Billings 18, Bob Summers 14, Jim Smith 11, while Conrad Cote and Billings controlled rebounds. Carleton Hunter scored 20 for the losers as Beach prepares for a Thursday game in North Conway against Conway Town.

Beach Lightning Club Ron Britton Bob Billings Bob Summers Jim Smith Conrad Cote Billings B S Carleton Hunter North Conway N. H Conway

Biddeford Team Maple Winners In County Loop

Jagne leads with a 329 as Biddeford Team Maple wins county bowling loop while 20th Century Bombers fall 1594 to 1532 to Congress Square of Portland. Don Patchell 361 and Joe Lachance 336 top the Bombers. Freeport beats Merchants Express 1487 to 1439. three league players out sick with flu. Y C League match for Bowlerettes vs Scarborough postponed.

Jagne Tiger Congress Square Portland Don Patchell Joe Lachance Freeport Merchant’s Express Expressmen Scarborough Margaret Edgecomb Kate Gillis Barbara Thames

Arithmetic tally from Freeport and Merchant's Express

Freeport and Merchant's Express entries list scores for players such as A Chamberlain, E McCarthy, R Donovan, and G Lowell from Freeport with totals 1487 and 1439 respectively for Merchant's Express including A Lefebvre Godbout Lamontagne and A Therrien totals.

Freeport A. Chamberlain A. Everett E. McCarthy R. Donovan G. Lowell Merchant's Express A. Lefebvre Godbout R. Lamontagne A. Therrien

Biddeford Tigers Win With High Team Total

In a meet at Congress Square the Biddeford Tigers posted a total of 1513 led by Morin 284 Paulhus 296 Paul 302 Reagan 302 and Lamontagne 329. Congress Square finished with 1338 led by Moore 254 Apriano 272 Garland 261 Dyer 275 and White 276.

Biddeford Tigers J. Morin A. Paulhus H. Paul F. Reagan P. Lamontagne Congress Square A. Moore V. Apriano G. Garland T. Dyer T. White

Bruins Stumble in Road Trip Against Canadiens

The Boston Bruins saw their four game winning streak end as Montreal beat them 3-1. Boston falls within one point of fifth place and prepares for a four game road swing ending with Toronto and Chicago looming for a playoff push. Canadiens built a 3-0 cushion before Bob Armstrong ruined Jacques Plante’s shutout bid late in the final period. Bernie Geoffrion Henri Richard and Tom Johnson scored for Montreal.

Boston Montreal Canadiens Boston Bruins Canadiens Bruins Les Canadiens Chicago Windy City Detroit Toronto Bob Armstrong Montreal Jacques Plante Bernie Geoffrion Henri Richard Tom Johnson New York Black Hawks

York County Bowmen Beat Sokoki Archers in Match

The York County Bowmen defeated the Sokoki Bowmen of Portland 2027 to 1008 at York County headquarters Saturday night, taking a lead in the best of eight series for the trophy. Scores show York County leaders Parker 314 Lotr 304 and others. Sokoki’s Bernard Johnson 321 and Pettingill 295 among top scorers.

York County Bowmen Alfred Street Everett Parker Ralph Pettingill Sokoki Bowmen Portland York County Edward Parker Bernard Johnson Eunek Ee

Sugar Ray to defend crown on Black Friday at Boston Garden

Sugar Ray Robinson, 39, again meets Paul Pender of Brookline in a world middleweight title bout at the Boston Garden on Friday after NBA stripped him for inactivity. Robinson last won the crown March 25, 1958, by defeating Carmen Basilio in Chicago. NBC plans radio and TV coverage. other card features Willie Pastrano and Jerry Luedee in Miami Beach.

Associated Press Agar Sugar Ray Bobby Young Boston Pender Robinson NBC Willie Pastrano New Orleans Miami Jerry Luedee New Haven

Warriors Fall In Tenpin Meet With Westbrook Rivalries

In York Cumberland A loop, Pastime Warriors lost to Laffins of Westbrook 1763 to 1704 as Laffins set a new team total record. Dick O'Brien posted 1210 in 10 strings for Twin City champion status, while Harlan Shane tied league 3 strings at 389 and Roy Curtis led the Warriors with 358. Monument Square topped Pastime 1542 to 1493 for a 5 point win. Harold Dee led Pastime with 314 and Dick Hodge led Monument Square with 323.

Warriors York-Cumberland Weatbrook Dick O’brien Twin City Harlan Shane Roy Curtis Monument Square Portland Timbers Harold Dee Dick Hodge Pastime Warriors R. Gendron P. Binette R. Curtis L. Lachance A. Huot Laffins B. Beaumier J. Piacentini J. Brassard D. Dyer H. Shane E. Gilbert G. Bissonette P. Demers H. Dee O. Letellier F. Lester B. Harriman J. Offalo J. Silverman D. Hodge

Sanford Yearlings Beat Bideford In York County Freshman Tilt

The Sanford Freshmen edged Biddeford 53 to 47 in a tight York County Class L league game. Sanford pulled away in the final quarter after a 34-34 deadlock as Weeks poured in 27 points and Al Fournier led Biddeford with 16.

Sanford Biddeford York County Redskins Weeks al Fournier Sanford G F. P Lister Cousens Ewer Nee Saunders Webber Ee ‘Peterson Ee ‘Neault McCann Ical

Pros Cousy And Sharman Directs Celtics Victory

Boston Celtics veterans Bob Cousy and Bill Sharman powered a 129-123 win over Philadelphia. Cousy scored 22 points with 13 assists while Sharman added 31 as Boston, despite leg trouble for Cousy, stretched their lead to 42 games. Wilt Chamberlain scored 43 for the Warriors in the nationally televised game.

Boston Bob Cousy Bill Sharman Boston Celtics National Basketball Assn Cousy Sharman Philadelphia Cooz Celtics Wilt Chamberlain Warriors

Nation's top college hoops in scramble after upsets

Major college basketball sees a shift as Bradley defeat of Cincinnati rattles rankings, with California West Virginia Ohio State Utah Utah State Texas A&M Villanova and Miami among leaders. Only a few top teams have games this week as midterm exams pause action before conference races and post season.

Associated Press Bradley Braves Peoria Cincinnati Texas A&m Southern Methodist LaSalle Syracuse Villanova West Virginia California Oe Tech Ohio State Utah State Utah Miami Fla Chet Walker Mike Owens Oscar Robertson Notre Dame Iage Stadium Duquesne Illinois Minnesota Wake Forest Tennessee Kansas State Iowa State Missouri Oklahoma Oklahoma State Kansas North Carolina State Maryland Baylor Texas Tennessee Tech Eastern Kentucky Findlay Toledo

Defense leaders shape New England college hoops scene

Four NE stars Forte Wayne Champion George Blaney Len Wilkens and Chuck Kaufman anchor defense for Providence Dartmouth and Holy Cross as zone schemes and pressure stifle opponents. Providence 12 game run and 71-56 win over Boston College highlight defensive edge in regional race.

Associated Press Wayne Champion George Blaney Len Wilkens Chuck Kaufman New England Ledger Providence College Maine Colby Saturnight Anty Ore Dribbler Assumption Bury Masterson Fred Barakat Holy Cross Greyhounds All American Crusaders Providence Wilkens Brooklyn Friars Boston College Jim Hadnot Oakland Calif Gary Vandeweghe Rudy LaRusso George Ramming Kaufman Doggie Julian Dartmouth Julian Harvard Indians Ivy Cornell

O'Brien Regains Bowling Title In High-Scoring Show

O'Brien defeated Don Saucier by 263 pins to reclaim Twin City bowling crown. He totaled 2,418 for 20 strings, the highest ever in the Maine route area, with 289 pins in a 1,046 final for Saucier. Local skating events at Westbrook rink produced fast close races and dead heats.

Westbrook Pool Road Dick Fecteau Norm Lajeunesse Ether Don Giroux Don Collard Don Auger Dick Martel Dick O'Brien Don” Saucier Maine Maine. O'Brien O'Brien Saucier D. Saucier R. O'Brien

PTA Plans Polar Film Event With Hot Cocoa

A Ridgefield Connecticut AP report notes a Parent-Teacher Association plans to screen a documentary about life at the North Pole and will serve generous quantities of hot cocoa to attendees.

Ridgefield

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