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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1962

Page

5

Biddeford Boosters Fight For Steve White Memorial Gym Lettering

Former Biddeford boosters spark a drive to raise 5 to letter the Stephen F. White Memorial gym at the new high school. The Feb 15 deadline aims to finish before the dedication with initial 10 from Holy Name Society. Contributions flow to Steve White Fund to William Doran Sr or Doran's Pharmacy.

Bidderof Ford Boosters Club Stephen Biddeford High School Steve White William Doran Western Avenue Biddeford Doran Main Street Francis P. Murphy Arthur Descoteaux Jere O'Leary John H. Cleary Fred Hayes Joan Duranceau Ann Gallagher Margaret Morris

Nick Gillis Defends Western Maine Bowling Title

Western Maine bowling champion Nick Gillis heads to Big 20 lanes in Scarborough to defend his laurels against veteran challenger Tony Kosky of Scarborough. Gillis seeks a second title defense this season while Kosky aims to topple the reigning champ after their prior championship meeting. The match is set for 4 30 pm with a rematch the following Saturday at 20th Century lanes.

Western Maine Nick Gillis Tony Kosky Scarborough Gillis Kosky Portland

Jofre Wins Bantam Crown in 10th Round Knockout

Eder Jofre defeats Ireland's Johnny Caldwell in Sao Paulo to claim the undisputed bantamweight world title. The 25 year old Brazilian dominates, scoring two knockdowns and stopping Caldwell at 2 45 of the 10th round as Caldwell fights to make 118 pounds. Caldwell had held the European version. Jofre unifies the title with a 41 0 3 record and plans a potential rematch in London.

Sao Paulo Brazil Eder Jofre Ireland Johnny Caldwell Caldwell Ibirapuera Jofre South America United States National Boxing Association London Sam Docherty

Western Auto Takes Sixth Straight In Saco League Action

Western Auto built a 24-20 lead in a tight defensive game before fourth quarter heroics by Jack Martel and Ken Pate helped the league leaders defeat Saco Tanning 41-30 for their sixth consecutive win. Bob Boudreau led the losers with 13 points.

Western Auto Saco Tanning Saco Recreation Tanners Jack Martel Ken Pate Bob Boudreau Joe Lauzon Allied-Hampshire Oscar Cloutier Ralph Boisvert Bob Krasko John Choroszy Weatir Howard Sseatessass Martin Smart C.cccienenee TE Peadecteens Boudreau Nentel Senekase Nadeau

Sugarloaf Backing Weekly Junior Ski Program

Sugarloaf Ski club and Sugarloaf Ski school sponsor a rising junior program at Sugarloaf Mountain. 75 youths registered with weekly Sunday sessions and holiday clinics led by coach Ulli Petsiskovsky. A Sugarloaf team will compete in USEASA junior events in Maine under coach Charles Gaunce.

Sugarloaf Kingfield Werner M. Rothbacher Sugarloaf Mountain Ulli Petsiskovsky Rothbacher Boston Sugarloaf Ski Club Maine Wes Marco Titcomb Slope Farmington Pleasant Mountain Sunday River Charles Gaunce Waterville University of Maine

New England Ski Reports Mixed After Weekend Conditions

New England ski reports show varied conditions across Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Massachusetts. Mt Abram and Saddleback report granular surfaces with broad base depths while Sunday River and Black Mountain show mixed upper and lower terrain conditions. Jay Peak Killington and Wildcat list windblown powder and granular surfaces with several trails open.

Maine Mt. Abram Pleasant Mt Sunday River

Bradley Braves Rally Past Drake in MVC Showdown

Bradley, ranked ninth nationally, extends winning streak to 10 with a 77-65 victory over Drake to move 4-0 in the Missouri Valley Conference. Chet Walker scores 26 points, including 19 in the first half, while Tulsa shocks Wichita 86-77 and Cincinnati beats Duquesne 62-54 in non league action.

Associated Press Bradley Braves Braves Drake Tulsa Wichita Missouri Valley Cincinnati Duquesne Chet Walker Bradley Tulsa Sli Wheatshockers Dukes Pittsburgh Bearcats Tom Thacker Cats Ron Bonham Paul Hogue Gary Marriott Kansas State Missouri Wildcats Utah Montana John Allen Bobby Jackson Western Kentucky Morehead

Crosby Leads Crosby's Pebble Beach Field In 50,000 Golf

In Pebble Beach California Bing Crosby's tournament opens with Joe Campbell Phil Rodgers and Chuck Congdon tied at 67 for the first round. Jackie Cupit Bill Casper Mason Rudolph and Harry Ambinetti follow one stroke back as Cypress Point and Monterey courses host the action.

Pebble Beach Calif Bing Crosby Joe Campbell Phil Rodgers Chuck Congdon Monterey Peninsula Rodgers San Diego University of Houston Campbell Purdue Thea Congdon Tacoma Wash Coleaders Jackie Cupit Bill Casper Mason Rudolph Harry Ambinetti North Bend Crosby Cupit Rudolph Casper Ambinetti

Celtics Coach laments standings read by players before big night

Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach said he wishes his players could not read the NBA standings as they prepare for a Garden doubleheader against Syracuse after Syracuse extended its win streak to seven. The opener features Philadelphia against Detroit. Syracuse star Dolph Schayes returns with a mask while Larry Costello is sidelined with a broken wrist.

Boston Boston Celtics Red Auerbach National Basketball Association Celts Syracuse Nats Boston Garden Philadelphia Wilt Chamberlain Detroit Syracuse Chicago Auerbach Syracuse Skein Larry Costello Dolph Schayes Schayes

Cash Foresees Poor Season For Homer King

Haverhill Massachusetts AP Norm Cash Detroit A L batting champion says Roger Maris may not top 1962 season after his 61 homer year Cash expects pitchers to pitch around Maris leading to more walks Cash notes Detroit could have beaten New York in last year World Series and believes he has arrived as a hitter seeking a substantial raise He cites faster bat speed and quick hands as key to his hitting success

Haverhill Mass Norm Cash Detroit Roger Maris Cash Yankee Maris New York

Vermont ski report notes varying conditions at resorts

The report lists Mt. Ascutney Pico Peak Stratton Mt and Mt. Tom with conditions ranging from good to fair. Mt. Ascutney shows good main slope and fair to poor lower, Pico Peak has frozen granular on upper runs, Stratton and Mt Tom show granular surfaces with mixed upper and lower conditions.

Ider Mt. Ascutney Pico Peak Stratton Mt Mt. Tom

Junior Tigers Romp Over Sanford With Big First-Quarter Lead

The Biddeford Junior High basketball team jumped to a 14-1 first quarter advantage and rolled to a 52-9 victory over Sanford. LaChance led with 31 points and Billy Day added nine while Day dominated the boards with help from Carl Goodwin and Armand Ouellette.

Biddeford Sanford High Redskins One LaChance Billy Day Day Carl Goodwin Armand Ouellette

Colpitts Wynne Lead in Division 1 Cribbage Standings

In the Division 1 cribbage tournament of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Erin Murphy and John Flood lead week 10 with eight points, while John Wynne and Albert Colpitts top overall with 69 points. Hoctor chairs as scores trend upward and donations support Biddeford High gymnasium lettering.

Mibernians Cribbage Erin Murphy John Flood Richard Boss William Doran, Jr John Wynne Albert Colpitts Boss Quentin Johnson Tourney C. Neil Hoctor Jim O'Meara Descoteaux Steve White Biddeford High School Hoctor A. Colpitts J. Wynne R. Bois Q. Johnson C. Hoctor W. Doran Jr E. Murphy W. Doran Sr

Goalie Gamble Given Weight Ultimatum by Watson

Bruce Gamble returns to Boston net and faces a 10 day demand to shed 15 pounds as coach Phil Watson pushes for sharper form. Gamble helped the Bruins defeat Detroit 5 3, with Gordie Howe netting his 20th goal, while Watson vows better play from the 215 pound goalie.

Boston Bruce Gamble Boston Nets Phil Watson Portland Ore Gamble Bruins Detroit National Hockey League Red Wing Gordie Howe Watson New York NHL

Littlest AIC Cager Hitting Only High Spots

Springfield AIC forward George Sakellis 5 feet 6 inches 130 pounds leads the team with 13.4 points per game and 39 percent field goal accuracy at midseason Despite small stature he has scored double figures in all but one game and once dropped 28 points against Central Connecticut He plans to continue at UIC amid strong academic performance and resumes play at home January 24 versus St Michael's

Springfield Mass George Sakellis Sakellis George Central Connecticut Springfield Classical High UIC Williams Aces St Michael's

Royals win big as Robertson hails team unity

Oscar Robertson says Cincinnati Royals improved by playing together, with balanced scoring versus the Philadelphia Warriors. In a doubleheader at Convention Hall, Cincinnati defeated Philadelphia 151 to 133 as Wayne Embry, Jack Twyman and Arlan Beckhorn contributed strong scoring alongside Robertson 28 points. Wilt Chamberlain scored 54 for the Warriors. Syracuse beat the Chicago Packers 118 to 111 in the opener.

Philadelphia Oscar Robertson Cincinnati National Basketball Association Royals Cincinnati University All-America Philadelphia Warriors NBA Warriors Convention Hall Robertson Wayne Embry Jack Twyman Arlan Beckhorn Syracuse Chicago Packers Wilt Chamberlain Chamberlain

Park Street Girls Triumph Over Kennebunkport

The Park Street School girls defeated Kennebunkport Consolidated School girls 14 to 2 in a basketball game at Kenne bunk. Kennebunkport players included J Huff J Brown J Seaward K Kubiak B Eaton A Miller. Betsy Tibbetts top scorer for Kennebunkport. Gloria Stackpole Marilyn Clark outstanding for Kennebunkport. J Huff and J Brown outstanding for Kennebunkport. Referees were Miss Jacqueline Nunan and Joseph Kearns.

Park Street Kennebunkport Consolidated School Girls Kennebunk B. Tibbetts M. Wentworth M. Clark G. Stackpole C. Reagan C. Genthner Kennebunkport J. Huff J. Brown J. Seaward K. Kubiak B. Eaton A. Miller Betsy Tibbetts Gloria Stackpole Marilyn Clark Jacqueline Nunan Joseph Kearns

Basketball scoring recap for Brousseau game

Brousseau led with 41 points followed by T Travers 36 Kerry 35 Murphy 31 Cosgrove 29 Gleason 25 Cleary 23 and Sanborn 7 in a high scoring team effort.

Saco Rec High School League Opens Season

League opens its season with a note on cooking stock for gravy. The text mentions covering turkey giblets with water adding onion parsley celery and bay leaf simmering about an hour to prepare a base stock.

Saco Rec High School

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