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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1969

Page

3

Biddeford Tigers defeat Sanford 75 to 71 in high school contest

Biddeford Tigers edged Sanford 75 71 in a bruising schoolboy basketball game at Steve White Memorial Gym. Al Pike and Dennis Levaseur fouled out for Biddeford while Al Carlisle left Sanford on fouls. Leo Cantara hauled 24 rebounds and Jim Booker added key baskets as Biddeford built a strong first half lead and held off Sanford in the final six minutes.

Addeford High School Sanford Steve White Tigers al Pike Dennis Levasseur Biddeford San al Carlisle Gordon Mailman Jim Gourdouras Bob Sutherland Levasseur Tiger Leo Cantara Ricky Cantara Igers

College Scores from AP Roundup

East Colgate defeats Buffalo 79 to 75 and Ithaca beats Rochester 69 to 68. South Alabama State 119 over Florida A&M 102. Southern Mississippi 75 over Delta State 74. Far West California 3 loses to Stanford 65. Seattle Pacific 79 over British Columbia 77. San Francisco 79 over Nevada 60. Portland State 93 over Alaska 67. Idaho State 80 defeats Montana 73.

THE Associated Press Colgate Buffalo Ithaca Rochester South Ala. St Fla. A&m So. Miss Delta State Far West California Stanford Seattle Pacific British Columbia San Fran Nevada Portland St Alaska Idaho State Montana

Celtics Bench Delivers in Narrow Win Over Warriors

Celtics reserves Jim Barnes and Emmette Bryant sparked Boston’s 102-99 victory over San Francisco at the Garden. Barnes scored the clutch baskets in the fourth as Bryant tied the game early in the final period and added two late free throws. Siegfried left with an injury after eight stitches for a hand cut.

Boston Boston Celtics Jim Barnes Emmette Bryant Celtics San Francisco Warriors the Garden Barnes Chicago Pio Bryant Larry Siegfried Banes Siegfried Tom Sanders Sanders Earl Strom Bailey Howell John Havlicek San Francisco Warriors Bill Russell Nate Thurmond Seattle SuperSonics Milwaukee Bucks New York Nicks

Stanley Dancer Wins Harness Tracks Award

Stanley Dancer, 41, of New Egypt New Jersey, named driver of the year by Harness Tracks of America. He led 1968 in driver rating percentage .511, ranked second in money won with 1,488,025 and sixth in races won with 215, totaling 94 of 100 points. His nearest rivals were Herve Filion with 91 and Bill Haughton with 88.

New York Stanley Dancer New Egypt N.J Harness Tracks of America Today Dancer Herve Filion Bill Haughton

Marshwood Tops St. Anthony's 63-53 in Friday Varsity Clash

Marshwood High overcame a first period deficit to defeat winless St. Anthony's 63-53 at St. Anthony's home gym. Leaders for Marshwood included Saurman and Parmeley with double figures while Kuzmickas, Karlaisay, Milevickes and Mazeikas paced St. Anthony's. Period scores and final totals reflect a come from behind win in Kennebunk.

Kennebunk Kkeach Marshwood High St. Anthony’s High Friars Hawks Sauman Ronnie Kuzmickas George Mazeika Paul Karalius Marshwood Perham Morse Bayley Goodrich Demers Wadec Small Larabee Glidden Saurman Parmeley Crosby St. Anthony's Kuzmickas Karlais Ay Milevickes J. Mazeika A. Mazeika Klimas F ‘Karalous Svelnys Krok Santos Ithony

Area Bowlers To Meet In Title Match

Jerry Forcier holds a 166 pin lead over Chick Choroszy entering the York County championship title match at Rollaway Lanes Biddeford. The 20 string event, tele scored, starts tomorrow at 4 30 p m with Forcier seeking a new record while Choroszy presses to close the gap.

Jerry Forcier Chick Choroszy York Elm Street Biddeford Forcier Choroszy

Bruins Invade Flyers Home Territory

Boston Bruins travel to Philadelphia for a National Hockey League meeting with the Flyers to start a weekend that could measure their matinee idol status. They carry a nine game unbeaten run and lead the East Division by two points, with a home game against Toronto to follow. Rookie Bill Lesuk is recalled from Oklahoma City to replace Eddie Shack who re injured his shoulder in recent play.

Philadelphia Boston Bruins National Hockey League Flyers Bruins Toronto Maple Leafs Boston Garden Minnesota Boston Aten Montreal Canadiens Bill Lesuk Oklahoma City Eddie Shack

Pro Basketball Standings and Results Roundup

Eastern Division standings show Baltimore leading with 33 wins and Philadelphia at 30. New York 31 and Cincinnati 25 follow. Western Division lists Los Angeles 31 and Atlanta 29 atop. Friday results include Boston 102 over San Francisco 99 and Detroit 123 over Milwaukee 108.

W. L. Pet. G.B. Baltimore Philaphia Boston Ee. Oe New York Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Los Angeles Atlanta Chicago San Fran ABA L. Pet. G.B Minnesota Indiana Kentucky Miami Denver Dallas New Orleans Houston Oakland Fort Worth

State Open set for June at Spring Valley in Sharon

The Massachusetts Golf Association announced the State Open will be held June 23 and 24 at Spring Valley Country Club in Sharon. After 18 holes of medal play the field will be cut to the final six holes on day two. Paul Harney of Pleasant Valley CC is the defending champion. The piece also notes Basra in Iraq as a literary landmark tied to Sinbad and Arabian Nights tales.

Boston Massachusetts Golf Association Spring Valley Country Club Sharon Paul Harney Pleasant Valley Country Club

UCLA Eyes Upset Bid as Houston Hosts UCA Tonight

UCLA seeks its 28th straight win and 75th in 77 games led by Lew Alcindor while Houston challenges with Ken Spain and Theodore Lee. Johnny Wooden stresses Houston's potential to beat any team on a given night amid a 10-6 season and past upsets including a Jan 1969 Houston loss to UCLA. Colgate and California won on their home floors in other major games.

Associated Press New York Jets Baltimore Colts Houston UCA Colts Jets UCLA Lew Alcindor Cougars Bruins Astrodome Alcindor Elvin Hayes Big E Lamar Ech Johnny Wooden Wooden Ken Spain Theodis Lee

Former BHS Athlete Named All-East Valley League Defender

Ed Pruneau, son of Mr and Mrs Philip Pruneau formerly of Biddeford Maine, earned first team defense honors for the East Valley League at North Hollywood High School. A transfer from Biddeford High School, he played for coach Dave Redmond’s Ti-eleven and also took part in track and field programs. He is a junior at North Hollywood.

North Hollywood Calif Ed Pruneau Philip Pruneau Biddeford Maine Pruneau Dave Redmond Biddeford High School California Theiddeford School North Hollywood High School

Jets Lead Pack Yet Draft Draws Last Pick In NFL AFL Draft

New York Jets will select last in the combined NFL AFL draft held January 28 29 as Buffalo Bills hold the No 1 pick after the worst 1968 record. Jets Colts share near final positions among 18 clubs in 17 rounds with 442 players to be chosen. Rams gain three first round choices via trades while Chargers and 49ers also hold multiple first round picks.

NEW York New York Jets Baltimore Colts Jets O.J. Simpson California AFL Buffalo Bills Bills Wash Detroit Rams Gary Beban Washington Bill Munson San Diego San Francisco Chargers Denver Steve Tensi 49Ers New Orleans Dave Parks Saints

Ski Conditions in New England Ski Areas

Ski areas report new snow inches surface type and base depths across Maine New Hampshire and Vermont. Listings show Pleasant Mountain Sugarloaf Cannon Cranmore Killington Stowe Mt Snow Okemo Mount Mansfield and more with varied conditions from packed powder to ice and spring surfaces.

Ski area equipment and forecast batch list

A compilation of ski area equipment like pkd and mm sizes for Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Massachusetts with locations including Sugarbush Stratton Catamount Thunder Mountain and Mt Tom plus Pine Hill Mohawk and Southington. A separate Weather Bureau outlook notes cloudy conditions with occasional snow and rain across New England and warming thawing later. and New York AP reports the Boston Patriots hold 16 first round draft selections Jan 28 per league outline.

Stratton Sugarbush Massachusetts Bousquets Brodie Mt Butternut Basin Catamount Jiminy Peak Thunder Mt Mt. Tom Rhode Island Pine Weather Bureau New England Maine Vermont New ‘Hamsphire Maine i NEW York Boston Patriots Pete Rorelle Patriots

Franklin D. Roosevelt First Used the New Deal Phrase

On July 2 1932 Franklin D Roosevelt introduced the term New Deal while addressing the Chicago Democratic convention that had nominated him for president. The milestone marks the political branding of his economic program during the Great Depression.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Chicago

The Pet You Want May Be Listed In Want Ads

A helpfully concise notice explains that suitable pets may be advertised in section 47 of the want ads. It outlines how to browse listings and contact sellers or shelters for more details on available animals.

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