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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1964

Page

6

Deering Tops Maine High School Basketball Index Standings

Deering remains No. 1 in unofficial Journal Heal Index with 157.8 points while Westbrook moves to second and Traip rises to third. Area teams Biddeford Thornton and St. Louis hover outside the eight and St. Louis settles ninth as Maine rivals jockey for Western Maine II playoff spots.

Biddeford-Saco Hich St. Louis Thornton Biddeford Deering Purple Westbrook Cheverus Blue Blazes Stags Traip

Second Chance Given At Hall Of Fame

In Cooperstown the Hall of Fame opened its doors as 50 former big leaguers, led by Luke Appling and Red Ruffing, faced a second ballot after none of 59 nominees achieved the 75 percent threshold. Appling 142 votes, Ruffing 141, with 28 others in line. BBWAA will mail ballots for up to five picks from the top 30. Deadline set for Feb 5. if no tie, one will be inducted.

Boston Cooperstown N.Y Baseball Luke Appling Charley Red) Ruffing Baseball Writers Appling Chicago White Sox Ruffing New York Yankees Baseball Writers Association of America Bob Feller Jackie Robinson Feller Robinson Joe Cronin Hank Greenberg Hy Hurwitz BBWAA Seaboard

Montreal Beats Toronto 3 0 In NHL Clash

Associated Press report Covers Wednesday results Montreal defeated Toronto 3 to 0 while New York topped Boston 6 to 4. Upcoming games list New York at Montreal Chicago at Boston. standings show Chicago 23 14 7 53 Montreal 27 4 9 58 Toronto 22 13 6 38 Detroit 16 20 7 39 New York 15 22 6 36 Boston 10 25 9 29.

National Hockey League THE Associated Press Montreal Toronto New York Boston Chicago Detroit

Canadiens Tie Black Hawks For Top Spot

The Montreal Canadiens surge into a share of first with the Chicago Black Hawks after a 3-0 win over the Maple Leafs as Charlie Hodge records his second shutout in six days. New York Rangers rally past Boston Bruins 6-4 to stay within reach of Detroit for the final playoff berth.

Associated Press Montreal Canadiens National Hockey League Toe Blake Canadiens Charlie Hodge Nets Chicago Black Hawks Montreal Maple Leafs Toronto Hodge Black Hawks Chicago New York Rangers Boston Bruins Rangers Detroit Red Wings

Basketball Scores and Standings Across League

The NBA results list Cincinnati edging Boston 109 to 92 while Los Angeles defeated Detroit 110 to 101 and Baltimore beat Philadelphia 124 to 118. East standings show Cincinnati 33 17 .660 and Philadelphia 20 25 .444. West has Los Angeles 29 18 .617 and St. Louis 28 21 .571 with San Francisco 25 20 .556.

National Basketball Association THE Associated Press Cincinnati Boston Los Angeles Detroit Baltimore Philadelphia St. Louis Science San Francisco New York Louis Los Angs

Listons Advisor Demonstrates Double Talk In Baltimore

Baltimore AP. Bob Nilon adviser to Sonny Liston arrived to promote Listons title bout with Cassius Clay. At a news conference guests laughed as Nilon rambled through plans for Miami Feb 25 to name Liston champion for five to seven years. He claimed the World Boxing Association is a misnomer and criticized opponent selection while hints of Russia scouting lingered.

Baltimore Bob_ Nilon Sonny Liston Liston Cassius Clay Nilon Casey Stengel Miami Sonny Clay Jack Jim Russia Omsk Tomsk World Boxing Association

Hogan Says No Regrets On Quitting Golf Career

Ben Hogan states he has no regrets about quitting competitive golf in 1955 citing loss of nerve in putting and pressure from rising purses and rivals. He reflects on his peak years with four Open titles, two Masters, and the British Open plus PGA, and notes the lingering putting yips at age 51.

Hogan New York Ben Hogan Intime Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Fort Worth Tex Metropolitan Golf Writers Association Bob Jones Jack Fleck San Francisco Ben U.S

Sixers fall to Bullets as internal strife surfaces

The Philadelphia 76ers stumble 124-116 to Baltimore, amid player coach clashes. Dave Gambee is sent to the dressing room after dispute, while Lee Shaffer curses on the bench. Cincinnati tops Boston 109-92, and the Lakers beat Detroit 110-101 as Oscar Robertson and Jerry West star in other NBA actions.

Baltimore Philadelphia 76Ers National Basketball Association Dolph Schayes Philadelphia Baltimore Bullets Cincinnati Boston Los Angeles Detroit Dave Gambee Philadelphia Baltimore Schayes Gambee Lee Shaffer Ben Warley Shaffer Celtics Oscar Robertson Royals

Hornung Seeks NFL Return After Suspension

Louisvill e AP Paul Hornung says he misses football and hopes the indefinite NFL ban will be lifted after next month’s review. The Green Bay star was suspended April 17 1963 for betting, and he praises the Players Association urging a lifting of the ban. Hornung notes this is his first time away from the sport in 17 years and plans to return to Green Bay practice. Bridgeport notes Billy Tisdale stops Johnny Hall.

Louisville Paul Hornung National Football League Hornung Green Bay Packers NFL Players Association Pete Rozelle Alex Karras Detroit Green Bay

New England Ski Hills Need Snow

New England ski areas crave fresh snow while a few northern New Hampshire resorts saw light powder earlier in the week. Cannon Mountain logged about five inches of wet snow drying to a granular surface. all lifts operated though wet conditions could shrink runs. Stowe and Mad River Glen reported good to excellent conditions with recent snowfall, while Vermont slopes including Stratton, Killington, Dutch Hill and Burrington Hill also fared well. Rangeley Saddleback chairlift will be officially dedicated Friday and Saturday with Gov. Reed at the ceremony. Saturday lifts will be free. A 30th anniversary ski tow celebration occurs today at Woodstock Vermont with Gov. Hoff attending. A Leap Year Day snow train run is planned Boston to North Conway on February 29 by the New England Division of Railroad Enthusiasts, with several NH stops and a return to Boston.

Boston New England New Hampshire Cannon Mountain Stowe Mad River Glen Big Bromley Rangeley Maine Auburn Farmingston United States Woodstock Gilbert's Hill Philip H. Hoff Woodstock Inn New England Division of Railroad Enthusiasts, Inc North Conway North Station Winchester Lawrence Dover N.H

British Tobogganer Dies In Olympic Training Accident

An Olympic tobogganing accident in Innsbruck claims the life of Kazimierz Kay-Skrzypeski, a 50 year old Polish-born British Olympian. He died of injuries after his sled left the chute during a practice run at Igls. Officials mourned the tragedy as other competitors were injured in the events.

Innsbruck Austria Kazimierz Kay-Skrzpeski Igls Kay - Skrzypeski Prof Friedl Wolfgang Kay Skrzypeski Poland Rome Knud Enemark Jensen Denmark Josef Lenz Josef Fleischmann Elizabeth Gould Rydal U.S Decemb Kay-Skrzypeski

Army Has Best Cadet Basketball Club In Years

Army at West Point beat Hofstra 64 59 to boost a 10 2 record as a strong Cadet squad eyes Navy clash on Feb 29. Nisenson led Hofstra with 34, but Kosciusko Helkie and the Cadets pulled ahead late. In baseball news Finley Cronin refuse comment amid AL moves. A's sign Segui Williams while Yankees add Gonzalez Hegan Cullen I Schoenmaker.

Army UCLA Michigan Associated Press Navy Black Knights Hofstra West Point Steve Nisenson Nisenson Joe Kosciusko Grafton Mass Bill Helkie South Bend Villanova West Chester Jim Stone John Thompson Providence Canisius The Griffins Virginia Tech East Carolina Pitt Kent State

York Heel and Oilers Win City League Basketball Tilt

York Heel defeats Sanford Plastics 70 to 75 in Biddeford Junior High Gym. Red Bineau hits 12 straight foul shots for a league record as York Heel shoots 22 of 26 over two games. Peter Koch scores 25 for Sanford Plastics, Roy and Perreault Oilers beat White Star Laundry 57 to 51 with Fleurant leading in scoring.

York Heel Sanford Plastics Eooe Red Bineau York Heel Sharp Shooters Red Peter Koch Roy & Perreault Oilers White Star Laundry Red Fleurant Norm Farley White Star Qoints K.C Saco Tanning Fenderson’ Steam Rollers O'Leary Roy Bellavance Boudreau Mantis Thomson Bineau Sanford Soulard R. Petit Perkins Koch Lavigne H. Petit Lachance Paris Sullivan Chenard Perreault Fleurant Cote Goudreau Dallaire Huffy Edwin G Mariello Farley Gagne Kalex Brissell Gadbois Laliberte Lacroix

Intramural Basketball Roundups From Local High Schools

Intramural scores feature Warriors, Frosh A, Raiders, Chiefs, Lions, Rams, Tigers and Bears. Warriors beat Frosh A 34 25. Raiders toppled Chiefs 47 71. Lions defeated Rams 25 19. Tigers outscored Bears 35 28 with listed player tallies and officials noted.

Warriors Stetson Zalenski Morin Donald Moore Petit Charles Frosh O'Brien Begley D. Nason Kimball Angers Masse Choroszy Simkowitz Wade Raiders Goupil Grant Tracy Bridges Brown Chiefs Garland Sargent Gauthier Goodwin Wilson Murphy Hill Carnevale Biddeford Junior High Lions Lang Parson Evans Beaulieu White Whitten Rams Saucier Verrier Bergeron Neault Magnant Leclerc Labonte Lions Hodge

Kasko Traded to Houston Colts for Reds Star Eddie Kasko

The Houston Colts acquired infielder shortstop Eddie Kasko from the Cincinnati Reds. Cincinnati received pitcher Wally Wolf, cash, and another player to be named later. Colt GM Paul Richards aimed to bolster the infield with a veteran shortstop. Kasko, 31, was the 1961 pennant season regular shortstop but has mainly played third base recently and also appeared at second.

Houston Houston Colts Eddie Kasko Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati Wally Wolf Paul Richards Colt Kasko

Stockton Bout Ends In Narrow Victory For Ortega

Gaspar Ortega from Mexico edges Memo Lopez from Mexico in a tight contest by a small margin. The bout record shows Ortega clinching a 150 to 149 advantage, reflecting a close match in Stockton, California.

Stockton Calif Gaspar Ortega Mexico Memo Lopez

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