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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1961

Page

5

Sadowski Eyes Major League Spot With Phillies

New York AP reports 24 year old Bob Sadowski, once signed by the Cardinals, may reach the majors this year with Philadelphia after a winter trade. He batted .340 in San Diego and .223 in 50 games with Rochester, likely securing a utility role behind Tony Taylor.

NEW York Bob Sadowski St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Phillies Phils San Diego Rochester Sadowski Tony Taylor

Bruins Face Toronto By Bus In Snowbound Trip

The Boston Bruins travel by bus to Toronto for a National Hockey League game if their delayed transport allows. GM Lynn Patrick warned the squad may arrive late and noted a 1-16- record away from home. Providence owner Lou Pieri plans to swap goalies and defensemen to bolster playoff chances.

Toronto Boston Bruins Lynn Patrick Bruins Bosta Kennedy Washington Chicago New York Lou Pieri Providence American Hockey League Rhode Island Don Simmons Floyd Hillman Pieri

Thornton Academy Basketball Mentions and Recounted Game Memory

A scattered recap notes player prospects and team strengths from Thornton Academy and area teams, highlighting future players Ted Caouette Red Bineau Bob Aaron and Roger Levi. It recounts a 1946 Saco Armory Southwestern Maine game where Westbrook beat Thornton as captain Elmer Arno scored midcourt and details a 41 40 Lamontagne versus Finch score discrepancy.

York County Cote Bgog Roger Sevigny Louis Geneens Sanford Jeff Griffith Thornton Paul Chenard Ted Caouette St. Louis Red Bineau Biddeford Bob Aaron Roger Levi Gay Don Provost Dick Hellige Memory Lane Saco Armory Maine Thornton Academy Westbrook Maroons Biddeford Journal Hanson Elmer Arno Westbrook Jayvees Westbrook ci Brcavoy UN Sccceess

Students Protest Rojas Dismissal At St Francis College

St Francis College students denounce the athletic committee ruling that star forward Hank Rojas be dismissed from the team for unsportsmanlike conduct after a Nassau game at Springvale. Rojas, leading scorer, had 22 points and 19 rebounds in the loss.

St. Francis College Hank Rojas Nassan College Springvale Rojas Biddeford Red Knights Star Nassau St. Francis

Ski Conditions at Round Top West Buxton

Round Top West Buxton reports 8 to 10 inches new powder on a packed base. Skiing ranges from good to excellent with fresh snow enhancing runs and visibility.

West Buxton

College Teams Hit Snag On Road In Busy Weekend

The road trap hits Kansas State and Utah as multiple college squads post wins and slips. Kansas State drops a 75-66 decision to Kansas while BYU beats Utah 91-86 in Provo. Cincinnati wins 86-64 at Drake, Memphis State extends home streak to 20 with 70-60 over Murray State. Stanford edges Washington 61-58 in overtime as Phil Kelly hits a late 50-foot jumper. Oregon beats Washington State 60-53, Oregon State over Idaho 67-52, Xavier over Western Kentucky 80-77, Syracuse over Alfred 79-67, and Seattle tops Gonzaga 86-84 amid Burgess 37-point night.

Associated Press Kansas State Utah Wildcats Elite Kansas Jayhawk Lasr Utes Billy the Hill Cincinnati Bearcats Drake Memphis State Murray State Utah State Montana Cornell Green Idaho State Western Colo Phil Kelly Indians Oregon Washington State Oregon State Idaho Xavier Ohio Western Kentucky Syracuse Alfred Seattle Gonzaga Frank Burgess Jayhawks

Battle for bowling titles tightens at National All Star

In San Bernardino the $68,250 National All Star Bowling event narrows to four final rounds. Bill Tucker of Rockhill leads men with 234-20 Petersen points, Earl Johnson trails, followed by Ray Bluth and Dick Weber of St Louis. Women leaders include Shirley Garms and Phyllis Notaro amid a tight field as ABC airs the finale.

San Bernardino Calif Soay Harryth St. Louis Petersen Bill Tucker Rockhill Earl Johnson Chicago Ray Bluth Dick Weber N. J Hope Riccilli Downey Helen Shabbs Detroit la Verne Carter St Louis ABC

Eighteen Girls Sign Up For Saco Cage Circuit

Eighteen women enroll in a new Saco women's basketball league coached by Harvey Lamontagne Jr and Carol Austin. First practice Monday at 8 PM in the Young School gym, with games on Mondays and more signups expected.

Biddeford The Warriors Biddeford High School Peter Mantis Washington Saco Harvey Lamontagne, Jr Young School Lamontagne Carol Austin Saco Recreaton Commission Helen Fournier Diana Rogers Beverly Lacey Dot Butts Lucille Hooper Yvette Croteau Jam. Vigne Carol Rutter Beverly Meserve Joyce Petit Brenda Stackpole Elsie Boudreau Irene Leagitt Ann Pullen Eleanor Howard Jackie Macomber Helen Sylvester Dixie Berube

Hockey results and upcoming games across major teams

Friday shows no games, Saturday slate includes Detroit at Montreal Boston at Toronto New York at Chicago. Sunday features New York at Detroit and Boston at Chicago. Also note: Americans paid $5.2 billion for health insurance in 1959 per Health Insurance Institute report.

Detroit Montreal Boston Toronto New York Chicago Health Insurance Institute

Eastern Hoop League Sues Over NFL Player Clash

WILKES-BARRE Pa AP The Eastern Professional Basketball League EBL decides to sue NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle for defaming the EBL morals and standards after Rozelle blocked Big Daddy Lipscomb from playing with the Baltimore Bullets The suit seeks 1 million and accuses Rozelle of improper interference amid past gambling links of some EBL players Rozelle declined comment and said it would not serve NFL interests for star players to play in the EBL

Wilkes-Barre EBL Harry Rudolph Rozelle U.S. District Court New York Rudolph

Surging Pistons Face Cousin Royals Today

DETROIT AP The Detroit Pistons now sit second in the Western Division and host their cousins from Cincinnati. They edged the Knicks 132 128 in a Friday night game, while other NBA actions were postponed by foul weather in the East. Bailey Howell and Gene Shue sealed the win as Detroit held off a late New York run led by Phil Jordan Richie Guerin and Dave Budd.

Detroit Detroit Pistons National Basketball Association Cincinnati Pistons New York Knicks Syracuse Boston Los Angeles Philadelphia New York Hawks St. Louis Walter Dukes Phil Jordan Richie Guerin Dave Budd Bailey Howell Gene Shue

Collins Kroll Lead Crosby Tourney After 36 Holes

Collins of Baltimore and Kroll of Ft. Lauderdale share the Crosby Tourney lead at 135 after 36 holes at Pebble Beach and Monterey Peninsula. Bob Rosburg and Jack Burke are near the pace, with Arnold Palmer and Ken Venturi close behind. Amateurs Don Finsterwald and Fred Kammer top the pro-amateur division after two rounds.

Pebble Beach Calif Bing Crosby Bill Collins Ted Kroll Collins Baltimore Kroll Ft. Lauderdale Fla Cypress Points Monterey Peninsula Country Club Bob Rosburg Jack Burke Dave Hill Bob Goalby Arnold Palmer Ken Venturi Mexico City Roberto de Vicenzo Dick Stranahan Don Finsterwald Fred Kammer Grosse Point

Pro Basketball Scores and Schedules Glance

Detroit hosts New York in a 132 128 finish while Syracuse battles Boston. Regional pairings include Los Angeles at Philadelphia and Cincinnati at Detroit with games listed for St Louis Utica and Syracuse. Afternoon TV slots noted for several matchups.

Associated Press Detroit New York Syracuse Boston Snow Los Angeles Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis Utica

Syracuse Nationals Face Celtics In Boston Dusk

Swede Halbrook and Syracuse rise to a three game win streak as they travel to Boston to meet the Celtics who postponed a game due to weather. Halbrook, a 7 foot 3 rookie from Oregon State, shined against Wilt Chamberlain boosting Syracuse recent surge. The Celtics hold a 5-1 series lead but Syracuse momentum worries the hosts.

Boston Halbrook Syracuse Celtics Boston Garen Nats Oregon State Wilt Chamberlain Philadelphia Wilt Chamberlain Bill Russell Oregon Stee San Francisco Alex Hannum

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