Gillis Edges Kosky In Maine Bowling Title Duel
Nick Gillis of Western Maine rallies to grab a 25 pin edge on Tony Kosky of Scarborough in the first half of the Bic 20 Janes title match. Gillis posts 1 081 to Kosky 1 056 as Gillis strikes and spares lead through the afternoon with a notable 169 in bonus pins.
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Mathews And Aaron Ink Milwaukee Braves Pacts
The Milwaukee Braves signed Hank Aaron and Eddie Mathews extending their powerful lineup. The deals added to a productive signing week as the club bolstered its roster and avoided weak spots with several other veterans renewing or securing contracts. Aaron batted .327 with 34 homers and 120 RBIs last season while Mathews hit .306 with 32 homers and 91 RBIs.
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Don Drysdale
Detroit Tigers
Hank Aguirre
Phil Regan
Mickey Stanley
Mike Holovak Signs Two Year Pats Contract
Boston AP Mike Holovak signed a expanded two year contract with the Boston Patriots and a salary increase. He also began hiring two assistants while Red Miller and Joe Collier resigned to join Buffalo Bills. Holovak took over last Oct 10 after Saban and led the Patriots to a 7 1 1 record.
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Boston Patriots
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Pastime Clubs Take Two Four Point Wins In League
Pastime A defeats Congress Square by four points in a tight York Cumberland league match with Al Huot scoring 365 to lead Pastime and Earl Brazier 348 for Congress Square. Pastime B also beats Falmouth by 52 pins led by O Letellier 338 and Carl Sams 338 for Falmouth.
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Oscar Letellier
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R. Pearson
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Pro Basketball Standings by The Associated Press
Eastern Division standings show Boston and Philadelphia leading with 24 21 records and games back. Syracuse New York and other teams follow, with Detroit St Louis Chicago in the lower tier. Western Division lists Los Angeles Cincinnati Detroit St Louis Chicago in order of wins and losses.
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New York
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Local Speed Skating Meet Sets York County Prelude
Don Giroux led a field of skaters in the 10 lap Senior Men race at PFTA skating rink Biddeford beating Wilfred Boissonneault while Nelson Daigle followed. Junior Boys saw Boissonneault win over Daigle in 2 47. Gerry La jeunesse took the juvenile 6 lap event in 2 55 with Lucien Frechette second and Normand Lambert third. Team of Giroux Thibodeau and Gray won a four man relay. Nancy Brochu led pee wee girls in 1 31 two laps and Nelson Boucher won the boys pee wee in 1 15. Officials were Ray La jeunesse Barbara Legere and Ray Giroux. Trophies to be awarded next week at York County championships beginning 3 p.m.
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Chorozy Takes Lead In Twin City Title Match
In the Twin City bowling title match at Pastime lanes Chick Chorozy led Don Saucier by 34 pins after 10 strings with 1,166 to 1,132. Saucier had 196 extra pins from six strikes and 26 spares. Chorozy 223 from four strikes and 27 spares. Final 10 strings set for a weekend bowler finish with date to be announced.
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Toronto Bruins End Bruins Streak With 5-1 Victory
Toronto defeated Boston 5-1 to snap the Bruins two-game win streak. Johnny Bucyk was hurt by a slashing penalty, Bert Olmstead set up Ron Stewart for a 20 footer, and Toronto struck with three quick unassisted goals in the first period. Boston hosts Chicago and Montreal in upcoming weekend games.
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Bruins
National Hockey League
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Maple Leafs
Johnny Bucyk
Bert Olmstead
Ron Stewart
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Dave Keon
Frank Mahovlich
Jim Corriveau Wins Junior Ski Race at Pleasant Mountain
Jim Corriveau of Saco finished first in the Junior Two class at the Pleasant Mountain Ski Club giant slalom in Bridgton. The Gould Academy student posted a 62.6 second time, one second faster than teammate Glen Langley.
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Study on Guatemala plant life continues under new NSF grant
The Guatemala flora project begun in 1941 by Paul C. Standley at the Chicago Natural History Museum continues under Dr. Louis A. Williams who received a 29 500 award from the National Science Foundation. The Guatemala collection is now in its ninth volume. Williams previously lived in Central America as a botanist and subdirector of the Escuela Agricola Pan Americana near Tegucigalpa Honduras.
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Guatemala
Paul C. Standley
Chicago Natural History Museum
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Louis A. Williams
National Science Foundation
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Escuela Agriculture Pan- Americana
Tegucigalpa
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Buckeyes Face Purdue In Key Big Ten Clash
Ohio State unbeaten and top ranked hosts Purdue in a home and home series that could shape the Big Ten race and national standings. Dischinger plays with a cast as Purdue sits 10-3 3-1 in league while Ohio State wins by strong margins and eyes another win in a week crowded with regional college games.
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Terry Dischinger
Purdue Boilermakers
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Jerry Lucas
John Havlicek
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Hawks Start To Move Celtics Beaten In NBA Action
In Augusta Maine a resolution proposes renaming the Maine Fish and Game Association to Maine Wildlife Federation or Maine Wildlife and Conservation Federation. Clarence W R Litchfield presented the idea as the by laws panel is drawn up for March vote. Meanwhile St Louis Hawks beat New York Knicks 124 113 as Detroit, led by Gene Shue 30 points, toppled Boston 124 120. Wilt Chamberlain scored 62 in Philadelphia overtime win over Syracuse.
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Raymond Allen
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Junior Tigers Fall to Frosh and Trim Eaglets
Morneau and Beardsley led the victors with 345 and 341 as Foss Metal’s Henry Neault posted 310. In the six squads listed, totals ranged from 1393 to 1724 with Saucier 382 and Lachance 353 earning top scores for their teams.
Snow Delays Bing Crosby Golf Tourney at Pebble Beach
Snow and hail halt the final 18 holes of the $50,000 Bing Crosby tournament at Pebble Beach. Joe Campbell, Pendleton Indiana, led after 54 holes with 210 but rest-day postponement and foul weather delay the finish. Doug Ford, Gardner Dickinson, Phil Rodgers, Ken Venturi and others compete as conditions deteriorate. Bob McCallister and Albie Pearson lead the pro-am with 185 in best-ball play.
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Los Angeles Angels
Portland Tops Westbrook in Boys Basketball
Portland beats Westbrook 50 to 45 while South Portland defeats Sanford 82 to 39 Cheverus defeats Brunswick 64 to 46 Casco wins over Limerick 43 28 and Kingfield edges Bonny Eagle 47 41 JVs.
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Hockey Scores and Schedule From League Standings
Results from the hockey slate include Boston 5 Toronto 4 and Detroit 2 Montreal 2 on Saturday with Montreal 5 Detroit 3 and Toronto 5 Boston 1 on Sunday. The Maine Highway Safety Committee warns drivers to yield to parked cars, slow well below posted limits, and stop quickly.
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Bombers Edge Comets To Tie For Lead In Bowing Duel
The Bombers led by Don Saucier and Pete Lachance rallied on the final string to win 1 724 to 1 717 against the Congress Square Comets of Portland in a York Cumberland County league match at 20th Century Lanes. Saucier 382 Lachance 353 topped Bombers while Bon Wescott 361 and John Piacentini 361 led the losers. This win places the Bombers tied for the sunberth lead with the Big 20 of Scarborough. They next face Big Anah Condes in a crucial upcoming match.
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Pete Lachance
Congress Square Comets
Portland
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Sunberth
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Condes
Canadiens Back in Form Increase Lead in NHL Standings
Montreal Canadiens roll to a 5-3 win over Detroit as Henri Richard and Claude Provost scored in the third period. The victory extends their unbeaten streak to eight games, widening their lead over the Toronto Maple Leafs to three points while Toronto beat Boston 5-1. Chicago moved to third with a 3-1 win over the New York Rangers.
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McNeeley and Cooper Begin Comeback Bouts
Heavyweights Tom McNeeley of Arlington and Henry Cooper start comeback battles after defeats last month. McNeeley faces Don Prout in Providence in a 10 rounder tonight. Cooper meets Hughes of Cleveland in London following a June Patterson setback. Apples were the most important cultivated fruit in northern and central Europe at the time of the discovery of the New World.
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Hawks Edge Rangers in Tight Ninth Period Duel
Bill Hay and Ken Wharram scored third period goals to lift the Hawks past the Rangers a hard earned win as the Rangers then extended their winless skid to seven straight games.
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Ken Wharram
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