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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1962

Page

5

Speed Skaters Warm Up For County Events In Biddeford

A full card of speed skating races leading to the York county championship contests will be held at the PFTA rink in Biddeford tomorrow. Events include senior men ten laps junior boys eight laps juvenile six laps a six lap relay for three man teams girls up to 15 four laps peewees two laps and registrations handled by Barbara Legere with Raynald Giroux as race director and Raymond Lejeunesse as starter. Sponsored by St Andre PFTA the meet begins at 2 30 p m.

York County PFTA Pool Road Biddeford Don Giroux Wilfred Boissonneault Don Collard Normand Lambert Lucien Frechette Raynald Giroux Noel Dube Emile Lamontagne Young Pearlard Peewees Barbara Legere Raymond Lejeunesse St. Andre Pfta Griffith Benny Peterson Robert Habel John Anagnostis George Mapes Sherman Dawley Francis Descoteaux Jack Mann Richard Crosby Theodore Fortney William Shumway J Fred Thompson Arthur Clegg Thornton Portland Ralph Corey Portland High Ralph Howell Deering Clyde Nason South Portand

Hockey Results and Boxing Bout Snapshot

AP reports no NHL games Friday and Saturday with Detroit at Montreal Boston at Toronto Sunday Montreal at Detroit Toronto at Boston New York at Chicago and no games Monday. In boxing Rome Giulio Rinaldi 176 Italy outpointed Renato Moraes 172 Brazil 10 rounds.

Associated Press Detroit Montreal Boston Toronto New York Chicago Rome Giulio Rinaldi Italy Renato Moraes Brazil

Fan Fare critiques new Maine basketball scheduling

A Western Maine UL committee member defends stretched five night tournaments, arguing more rest and wider attendance, while noting Portland Expo capacity limits. Dick Hunt shines for Rumford Redskins with 19–20 points per game as Bob Bernier pursues driving license success and ski enthusiasm spreads nationally including Sugarloaf season passes. Indoor track revival at Thornton Academy traces back to 1945 plans and future Portland league schedule outlines emerge.

Western Maine UL Pillar MPA Maine Principals Association Portland Gates Dick Hunt Kennebunk Mexico High Rumford Redskins Redskins Rumford Thronton Academy of Saco Thornton Francis Griffith

Boat Show Opens February 17 at Hub Armory

Boston New Englands mammoth 1962 Boat show opens February 17 at 1 p m in Commonwealth Armory. The event, endorsed by the New England Marine Trade Association, features boats engines and equipment with 150 lines on display from across the country and beyond.

Boston New England Commonwealth Armory New England Marine Trade Association Texas California Canada Italy Sweden Frank J. Farrell

Nasson Lions Edge St Francis in Foul Shot Finish

Nasson College defeated St Francis 75 to 72 at Sanford as Nasson, despite trailing 32 30 at halftime, relied on free throws to secure the win. Gene Horne led with 30 points while John Sullivan hit four late foul shots to seal the margin.

Nassons College Sanford St. Francis ‘College of Biddeford Gene Horne Nassan Red Knights Lions John Sullivan Horne Sullivan Nasson Paorel Ya Sbeckas Gms Es Pouos FE .S Ccuchadse Ee iHorne Jysrades Cisvacs Casey St. Francis Stanton Reeceeees McCarten Esseveas Pelletier PS Sans Eee Craig Tat Lap Sara Whylock Braoso

Local Three High Schools Win to Push Toward Western Maine II

Biddeford edged Old Orchard Beach 65 64 at Biddeford Junior High as Leo Bineau and Paul Twomey sparked a late Tiger rally. St Louis defeated Kennebunk 65 38 behind Norm Beaulieu's 33 points while Thornton Academy beat Sanford 54 43 at the Saco Armory with double figure scorers. Academy reserves also won, and Kennebunk dropped its 11th straight.

Biddeford Old Orchard Beach Leo Bineau Paul Twomey Tigers George Peacock Beach Tiger Twomey Thornton Thornton Academy Saco Armory Maroon York County Maroon and Gold Bob Aaron Sanford Pete Kostis Aaron Dave Ladd Beaulieu Kennebunk St. Louis Eagles Norm Beaulieu Eagle St. Louis Ted Caouette Norm Labbe Thornton G da. McNabb lLadd If Ate Viene Ewnee Staples de. McNabb Cousens Anne Thornton Eevee Miniutti Gagne St. Louis P Caouette Agreste Labbe Cote Sevee Blais Ee Eonneee Chretien Sevigny Rg Ear Toote PH Ceveesars Fecteau Ae Totals Cette Kennebunk iEvelyn Perry Hanna Gibson C Sennee Wakefield Seaward

Celtics Crush Syracuse In Big Second Half Domination

Boston Celtics routed Syracuse 128-103 in a home game, building a 67-52 halftime lead and pulling away behind a fast break spur with Frank Ramsey scoring 11 of 13 during a key 3rd quarter surge. Bill Russell scored 24 before a late rest, while Dolph Schayes returned for Syracuse with eight points.

Syracuse N.Y Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Kings Celtic Bob Cousy Frank Ramsey Bill Russell Ha! Greer Dolph Schayes Dolph Celts Boston Garden Philadelphia Detroit Wilt Chamberlain Paul Arizin Warriors Arizin

Pro Basketball Friday NBA Results

The results show Philadelphia defeating Detroit 136 to 125 and Boston overpowering Syracuse 128 to 103. Chicago edged St Louis 114 to 113 while Los Angeles beat New York 108 to 107. Detroit travels to Philadelphia and Boston visits Syracuse with remaining matchups listed.

Associated Press NBA Philadelphia Detroit Boston Syracuse St. Louis Chicago Los Angeles New York Cincinnati

Saucier Defends Twin City Pin Diadem Again

Don Saucier defends his Twin City bowling title against challenger Chick Chorozy at Pastime lanes. The match follows Saucier's 22 pin win over Dick O'Brien in the last defense with a 5 p.m. start and draws confident crowds.

Saucier Twin City Don Saucier Chick Chorozy Dick O'Brien Chorozy

Frankie Ryff Injured In Eight-Story Fall In New York

Frankie Ryff a former lightweight title contender remains in critical condition after an eight floor fall at 51st Street and Avenue of the Americas Rockefeller Center He was 28 and had been training for a third comeback when the accident occurred His fall began when planks slipped under him while he stood on an elevator car roof and struck planking on the third floor before reaching the ground floor

New York Frankie Ryff Ryff 51St Street Avenue of the Americas Sixth Avenue Rockefeller Center

Monday NBA cards feature Chicago vs Pittsburgh and more

The schedule lists Philadelphia and Syracuse at Utica, Los Angeles at Chicago, New York at St. Louis, Detroit facing Cincinnati in Dayton, ABS Chicago 111 Pittsburgh 99, San Francisco 118 New York 104, Pittsburgh at Chicago, Cleveland at Kansas City, New York at San Francisco, and Chicago at Pittsburgh.

Philadelphia Syracuse Utica N.Y Los Angeles Chicago New York St. Louis Detroit Cincinnati Dayton Ohio Pittsburgh San Francisco Cleveland Kansas City

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