Weekend Tilt Set Could Shape Tourney Berths
Two Friday games start a six game slate as area teams chase state tournament berths. Old Orchard Beach meets Thornton Academy while Kennebunk visits Kittery in crucial spots for Lewiston bids.
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1967
Page
6
Two Friday games start a six game slate as area teams chase state tournament berths. Old Orchard Beach meets Thornton Academy while Kennebunk visits Kittery in crucial spots for Lewiston bids.
South Portland's SMVTI Tekhs defeated St. Francis Frosh 96 to 84 as Larry Emerson led with 32 points and Ted Caouette paced St Francis with 22. SMVTI improves to 8 4 while St Francis drops to 3 4.
Western Maine Bowling pros stage a TV rolloff at 20th Century Lanes with 1:30 and 6:30 shifts on Saturday. Top two earn TV spots. next three win cash. Entries due by midnight. must hold WM BPA membership. A third shift possible Sunday 1:30 if needed.
West Virginia 102 Pitt 78 Niagara 74 Buffalo 70 Villanova 75 Xavier Ohio 59 Rhode Island 92 Vermont 56 Scranton 70 Drexel 68 Colgate 99 Alfred 63 St Francis Pa 111 St Vincent 73 St Peters 74 Rider 61 New Hampshire 97 Bates 91 OT Louisville 66 Dayton 50 Miami Ohio 68 Ohio U 56 Evansville 70 Valparaiso 69 South Va Tech 91 East Carolina 62 Southern Miss 84 Spring Hill 66 Hardin Simmons 97 Texas 95 in 3 OTs Air Force 99 Aegis 53 state bird Willow ptarmigan noted.
At Pebble Beach California Jack Nicklaus forecasts a longer course and higher scores with Spyglass Hill added to Bing Crosby's tournament. He notes a long hitter may prevail as 336 players begin play and Palmer Casper and Massengale participate in practice rounds.
Montreal Canadi ens defeated the All-Stars 3 0 at Detroit with two goals by John Ferguson and one by Henri Richard. Gary Bauman and Charlie Hodge combined for 35 saves as Bobby Hull and the All-Stars struggled after a long layoff. Hull and Howe lamented lack of practice while Blake praised his team’s effort and confidence boost.
The Associated Press reports NBA results: Boston 119 Cincinnati 106, Chicago 111 San Francisco 107, Philadelphia 113 Detroit 105, St Louis 123 Los Angeles 121 in overtime. Upcoming games include San Francisco at New York and Cincinnati at Baltimore tonight, with Friday matchups Baltimore at Boston and Los Angeles at Philadelphia among others.
Western Division starts 18 of 22 players in the all star game at Oakland Coliseum. Kansas City and Oakland supply most starters with Buffalo-led East featuring heavy participation. Notable names include Dawson Powell Otto and Kemp among others on offense and Mays Buchanan Grayson on defense.
The NCAA Rules Committee in Phoenix approved changes to increase playing time by restarting the clock after ball changes hands, curb fair catches on kicks, and require kicking teams to hold until the ball is kicked. Electronic scouting gear, including video replays, is banned. Rules also allow one coach conference during timeouts and preserve possession on certain penalties. A ethics code for college and high school staff will be developed and helmet safety emphasis increased.
Chicago AP Barney Ross, famed boxer and Marine, dies at 57 from throat cancer. Visitation on Thursday, funeral Friday, burial at Rosemont Park Cemetery. Ross held lightweight junior welterweight and welterweight titles in the 1930s and won a Silver Star in World War II. He later spoke about overcoming narcotics addiction and worked in management relations and business.
In Beverly Hills California on Wednesday Paul Hornung star of the Green Bay Packers wed Patricia Roeder of Green Bay. The Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd ceremony was conducted by Rev Daniel F Sullivan. Hornung aged 31 said I feel beautiful to the guests while noting everyone else was nervous.
The Boston Celtics beat Cincinnati 119 106 for their ninth straight NBA title bid keeping seven players in double figures. Havlicek led with 20 while Howell, Jones, Russell, Siegfried, Nelson and Sanders added double digit totals as Robertson scored 36 for the Royals before Boston pulled away after a midgame rally.
St. Louis Eagles coach Jim McGrath lauded his squad after a Friday victory over Sanford praising their effort and noting four of five starters are under six feet Don Mercier the 6 3 center is progressing well McGrath born in Boston grew up in Bangor and led St Francis College teams in basketball and baseball Eagles prepare for Saturday night clash with Stephens of Rumford at the Steve White Memorial Gymnasium
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated Detroit 113-105 for their sixth straight win and 43rd in 47. Billy Cunningham and Luke Jackson led scoring as Philadelphia built a halftime 61-49 edge and stretched it in the second half. Other games featured Boston over Cincinnati 119-106, Chicago beating San Francisco 111-107, and St. Louis edging Los Angeles 123-121 in OT.
The Associated Press reports Montreal defeated the All-Stars 3 0 in an NHL game. Matches listed include Toronto at Detroit and Chicago at Boston with nine percent games behind the Philadelphia 76ers who beat Detroit 113 105.
Southern Illinois maintains first place in the AP weekly small college basketball poll with 179 points and 17 of 18 first place votes. Kentucky Wesleyan receives the remaining first place vote and sits second after a 52 51 win over the Salukis.
Lew Alcindor of UCLA topped Jim Walker of Providence for the week’s scoring lead after 91 points in three games, lifting his season average to 29.8. Wesley Unseld slipped from rebound lead as Dick Cunningham surged with 112 boards in four games. Northwestern and Memphis State remain top teams in offense and defense.
Lloyd Marshall from Newark stopped Maurice Cullen in London while Jim Beattie of St Paul outpointed Ed Hurley of Minneapolis in a separate bout. Marshall claimed victory by knockout in the ninth round and Beattie won by decision over Hurley in St Paul.
A vast man made cavern known as the Crescent Wine Vault lies 110 years old near the Thames in London, highlighting its enduring architectural and historical significance.
Memphis State has allowed only 50.2 per contest while UCLA trails Northwestern by 0.9 points. Memphis State enjoys nearly a six point lead over Tennessee as the team pursues a strong defensive record and competitive margin.
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