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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1963

Page

6

Eagles Host Rams in bid for revenge and playoff push

Local prep slate centers on an Eagles versus Rams clash at Biddeford Junior High with Kennebunk rebounding after a win over Oxford Hills. Thornton faces Sanford while Old Orchard Beach, Bonny Eagle, Wells, and Berwick compete, shaping Western L standings and tourney chances.

St. Louis High School Thornton Academy Kennebunk High School Oxford Hills High School Biddeford Eagles Rams Sanford High School Sanford Old Orchard Beach North Buxton Benny Eagles Wells Berwick High School Thornton Kennebunk Dave Littlefield Oxford Hills Littlefield Eaugh St. Louis St Louis Maroon and Gold Redskins Davis Rowe Bob Aaron Steve White Bonny Eagle Seagulls Berwick

Celtics Rout Zephyrs in Baltimore Showdown

The Boston Celtics defeated the Chicago Zephyrs 110 to 93 before 7 752 fans at the Civic Center in Baltimore. The Knicks rallied to beat the Warriors 113 to 100 in San Francisco, as Baltimore eyes a potential NBA franchise next season.

Baltimore Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Chicago Zephyrs Civic Center New York Knicks Warriors San Francisco NBA

Bearcats End Bradley Jinx With Tight Defense

Cincinnati finally defeated Bradley at Peoria after 5 years and 31 minutes, shutting out the Braves from the field for the final 8 minutes 33 seconds to win 52-46. Lavern Tart tied the game late, then Thackier Wilson and free throws sealed the MVC victory as Cincinnati moved to 4-0 in league play and 14-0 on the season.

Cincinnati Bradley Peoria Ill Bearcats Braves Arizona State New Mexico Wyoming Arizona Georgia Florida State Syracuse Colgate Robertson Missouri Valley

Thursday's Results Spark Derby in Hockey City Showpiece

Montreal beat Toronto 6 to 4 while Detroit won 5 to 3 over Boston. Friday is empty. Saturday schedule features Detroit at Montreal Chicago at Toronto and New York at Boston in matinee. Standings show Chicago leading with 50 points, Montreal 49, Toronto 48, Detroit 46, New York 31, Boston 26.

Associated Press Montreal Toronto Detroit Boston Chicago New York

Standish Cagers Fall to Biddeford in Junior High Clash

Biddeford junior high defeated Standish 64 to 41 at Biddeford gym. A tight defense and fast break overwhelmed Standish. Bob Demers and Roger BeauLieu led Standish’s effort while Giles scored 19 points for Standish.

Biddeford Junior High Johnson Junior High

New England Ski Conditions Report by State

New England ski reports list numerous mountains in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and nearby areas with powder or packed powder conditions ranging from good to excellent. Notable spots include Sugarloaf, Cannon, Bretton Woods, Mt. Sunapee, Burke, Jay Peak, and Wildcat with varying slopes and upper lower terrain quality.

Boston New England Council Maine Bald Mt Rangeley Pleasant Mt Bridgton Saddleback Sugarloaf Kingfield Sunday River Bethel New Hampshire Black Mt Jackson Cannon Mt Franconia Cranmore North Conway King Pine East Madison Mittersill Mt. Whittier West Ossipee Enney Mt Plymouth Waterville Valley Wildcat Pinkham Notch Arrowhead Claremont Gunstock Belknap Laconia Dartmouth Skiway Lyme Fitzwilliam King Ridge New London Moose Mt Brookfield Mount Sunapee Newbury Pats Peak Henniker Pinnacle Mt Keene Snowcrest Lebanon Temple Mt Temple Milford Whits Peterborough Vermont Burke Mt East Burke Jay Peak North Troy Bjhs G. F Nolette Spmhor Cscscoceses Edwin Ene Souliere Coughlan Boucher Rcesosses Vallancourt Mad River Glen Waitsfield Harriman Binette Middlebury Bowl Beaudette Stowe Jeffersonville Sugarbush Warren Johnson Jhs Big Bromley Manchester Giles Burrington Hill Whitingham Higgins Liddy Che Connebade Carinithia West Dover Skildroth Dutch Hill Heartwellville Hulit Robbins Prowse Niscke Jude E Roberts

Allied Triumph Over Teachers In Saco League Play

Allied Shoe defeats Teachers 60 to 48 at George A Emery Gym as Joe Boisvert scores 22 and Phil Curtis 20 for the Teachers top the Allied scorers. Callahan's beats Saco Tanning 63 to 43 for their first win, Ben Munford nets 21 for Callahan's Hal Boudreau 20 for Tanning.

Allied Shoe Saco Recreation George A. Emery Allied Loop Sunberth Joe Boisvert Phil Curtis Callahan Saco Tanning Allied A BR Wentworth, Rf Coen Ms Estensises A. Og Wevete Tsomides Lamontagne Simpson Munford Goullette Blais Tee Eee Dumas B. Lamontagne Brown Lg Seeeenre Saco Tanning F Boudreau

Williams Sees Pesky Promotion as Peak of Sox Rise

Boston AP Ted Williams lauds Johnny Pesky’s rise from minor league clubhouse boy to Red Sox manager, calling it a historic peak for the organization. He notes Mike Higgins’ elevation and Dick O’Connell’s continued role, praising Pesky’s experience and work.

Boston Johnny Pesky Red Sox Ted Williams Pesky Williams Sox New England Sportsman Mike Higgins Dick O'Connell

Fights Last Night Highlight Boxing Card

Worcester bout saw Johnny Bean of Philadelphia win a ten round decision over Rodrique Beaupre of Quebec. The event continued in Miami with Harry Tetlow listed but not finished in the record.

Associated Press Worcester Mass Johnny Bean Philadelphia Rodrique Beaupre Quebec Miami Fla Harry Tetlow

Pastime Rollers Blank Congress Square in York Cumberland Match

Pastime Rollers scored 1 696 total to sweep Congress Square Portland 5 0 scoring 607 in second string. Ray Gosselin 374 led Pastime, Art Cushman 305 led Congress Square. Next week Pastime plays Big 20 Scarborough.

Congress Square Portland Ray Gosselin Art Cushman Scarborough Dec Bissonette Gosselin Lamontagne Letellier Andrews Bertell Cushman Wells

Townies Defeat Training Center 51 36 in South Portland

La el The Old Orchard Beach Townies earned their fourth win of the season by beating Boys Training Center 51 to 36 at South Portland. Harold Horne scored 22 and Dan Britton 16 for the Townies while Ray Nadeau added 15 for the Training Center. the Beach club moved to 4 and 2.

White Star and Merchants Ress Os Press Eeene Ee White Star Pioneer Theioneer Plastics Twin Bill Merchants Express Fleurant Prescott Metal Consalvo Merchants Express Pioneer Plastics Maddox Johnson Norm Gagne Cote Winnne Boislard Curtis Bean N. Gagne Pioneer Plasnast Eee Edwin Old Orchard Beach

Bank robber collapses as he tries to rob Peachtree Bank

Detective Capt. Ted Wayne said Roy Alton Lane attempted to rob the Peachtree Bank & Trust Co in CHAMBLEE Ga He entered waved a pistol ordered money in a sack but brought no sack A bank employee searched for one then Lane collapsed and bank employees tied him with the rope he had brought He faces investigation for attempted robbery The Druids etc are mentioned as historical note.

Chamblee Ted Wayne Roy Alton Lane Peachtree Bank & Trust Co Wayne Lane

Speed Skating Meet Set By St Louis Club

The St Louis Skating Club will stage a two day speed skating event at the St Louis Skating rink starting 2 30 p m Saturday First two day event in the state history 12 trophies 20 medals on the line Over 100 entries expected 21 events daily with the senior men two mile as Sunday feature Skaters must race at least four times under Northeastern Skating Association and U S Amateur skating union rules Trophies on an accumulated point basis Officials list Fern Gobiel Roland Hodge Henri Paradis Ralph Gagne Lucienne Gagne Urban Bolduc Raymond Cote schedule includes many 220 and 440 yard races and a four mile Old Timers event

St. Louis Northeastern Skating Association U. S. Amateur Skating Union Fern Gobiel Roland Hodge Henri Paradis Ralph Gagne Lucienne Gagne Urban Bolduc Raymond Cote Pee Wee

Women Bowl for Twin City Crown in Title Defense

Mrs Pauline Thibault defends her Twin City Ladies title Saturday at 20th Century Lanes meeting former champ Mrs Rolande Roy of Biddeford in a 20 string match slated for 11 am Thibault seeks a two year run as champion while Roy vows to push her to the limit Also at 1 pm the Twin City men's champion Don Saucier meets Portland's Don Patchell in a 10 string exhibition, a warm up for upcoming matches.

Twin City Pauline Thibault Rolande Roy Biddeford Pion Cecilia Hersey Roy Thibault Don Saucier Portland Don Patchell

Angels Aim for First Division in 1963 Baseball Race

AP reports Angel general manager Fred Haney seeks a top division finish in 1963 citing last year's third place and noting potential threats from Boston and Kansas City. Haney warns the league may vary and hopes for third again but aims higher. Also, Detroit Lions star Alex Karras faced NFL scrutiny over betting remarks during TV show appearances and was ordered to remain silent as commissioner Rozelle reviews the case.

Fenway Park Carl Yastrzemski Ballyhoo Sox Pesky Ocala Fla LOS Angeles Fred Haney Los Angeles Angels Angel Haney Detroit al Kaline Frank Lary Baltimore Cleveland Boston Kansas City Angels NEW York Alex Karras Detroit Lions Karras National Football League Pete Rozelle the Herald Rosenbloom Jerome Doyle Wayne Walker NFL Rozelle Walker

Johnston's 38 saves can't save Bruins in Detroit loss

Boston Bruins fall 5-3 at Detroit as Ed Johnston makes 38 saves in a strong effort. Charlie Burns and Johnny Bucyk score while Boston had 3 goals in the final period after trailing 3-0. Next up for Boston is a Saturday clash with New York at Madison Garden.

Boston Boston Bruins Ed Johnston Milt Schmidt Bruins New York Detroit Red Wings Chicago Johnston Boston Garden Charlie Burns Johnny Bucyk Bucyk

Pro Basketball Scores Rum in NBA Night

Boston defeated Chicago 110 to 93 while New York beat San Francisco 113 to 100 in a pair of NBA games. The results highlight strong performances from the Celtics and Knicks as both teams moved in the standings.

Associated Press Boston Chicago New York San Francisco Cincinnati Los Angeles Syracuse St. Louis

Canadiens Eye First Place In NHL Title Chase

The streaking Montreal Canadiens moved within one point of Chicago for the NHL lead after a 6 4 comeback win over Toronto. Detroit beat Boston 5 3 as Montreal vaulted past Toronto into second with Detroit in fourth, two points behind the fifth place Leafs.

Canadiens Associated Press Montreal Canadiens National Hockey League NHL Chicago Toronto Detroit Boston Montreal Maple Leafs

Cousy and Big O to clash in Boston basketball tilt

Boston hosts Cincinnati as Bob Cousy and Oscar Robertson, famed backcourt partners in the All-Star Game, face off for the first time since their spectacular pairing. Celtics beat Chicago 110 to 93 in Baltimore with Heinsohn scoring 18 as six players hit double figures. Cincinnati’s fast break poses a stern test, Red Auerbach notes.

Boston Bob Cousy Oscar Robertson Celtics Cincinnati Royals Chicago Baltimore Tommy Heinsohn Cousy Royals Cincinnati Red Auerbach Robertson

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