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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1961

Page

5

Chenard Extends Lead In Area Scoring Race

Paul Chenard of Biddeford increased his lead in the regional scoring race to 25 points after 31 points in wins over Thornton Academy and Old Orchard Beach. Jeff Griffith of Thornton was limited to nine in the Biddeford game as Pete Pierce of Kennebunk moved to third, Rog er Sevigny rose to fifth with 132 points, and Dick Hellige paced Thornton with 123.

Paul Chenard Biddeford Chenard Thornton Academy Old Orchred Beach Jeff Griffith Thornton Pete Pierce Kennebunk Don Provost Roger Sevigny St. Louis Dick Hellige Johnny Perreault Provost Tom Sevigny Hellige Wells Mike Porter Old Perrecalt Porter Orchard Beach Beach Ouellette Ron Ouellette Old Orchard

Top City League Scorer Leads Biddeford Basketball Race

Bob Young of Dutremble Brothers tops the league scoring with 115 points and 29 free throws, while Art Descoteaux of Dutrembles leads per game at 17.2. White Star Laundry’s De Durois sits second with 110, and Don Gagne and Bill Gagne reach the century mark. Roy and Perreault Oilers surge in team scoring at 414 as Dutremble Bros closely trails.

Bob Young Dutremble Brothers Biddeford Art Descoteaux de Durois White Star Laundry Descoteaux Don Gagne Triple Cola Bill Gagne Roy and Perreault Young Dutrembles Prescott Metal White Star Lucien (Babe) Dutremble Bill Doran Doran's Pharmacy Mayflower

Pro Basketball By Associated Press Schedule Update

Monday results show no games. Tuesday features Boston at New York Detroit at Cincinnati Syracuse at Los Angeles Philadelphia at St. Louis Wednesday has New York versus St. Louis at Detroit Cincinnati at Detroit.

Boston New York Detroit Cincinnati Syracuse Los Angeles Philadelphia Montreal Toronto

Fights Last Night by the Associated Press

New York Joe Stable defeated Kenny Lane in Havana. In Muskegon Pete Rademacher outpointed Donnie Freeman in a 10 round bout. Chicago Jesse Smith beat Clarence Alford in Chicago in ten rounds. San Francisco Harry Campbell stopped Flory Olguin in eight rounds in San Jose California.

Associated Press New York Joe Stable Havana Kenny Lane Muskegon Mich Seattle Pete Rademacher Columbus Donnie Freeman Midlothian Tex Chicago Jesse Smith Clarence Alford Cleveland San Francisco Harry Campbell San Jose Calf Flory Olguin Los Angeles

Young Judaea Plans Skating Party and Fundraiser

Young Judaea outlines plans for a skating party at St. Louis Field on February 5 at 1 p.m. and a March fundraiser. President Cary Sneider presided with reports from Sandra Zaitlin secretary and Harvey Lemovitz treasurer. The group pledged, sang the national song, and refreshments were served.

Young Judaea Cary Sneider Sandra Zaitlin Harvey Lemovitz St. Louis Field Marilyn

Negro major leaguers resent Southern treatment in spring camps

Chicago AP report by Wendell Smith notes Negro stars like Ernie Banks Willie Mays and Hank Aaron are hailed in the North but treated as second class in spring training. The American says Cubs players may stay in hotels with teammates in Mesa Arizona while White Sox players face segregated lodging in Sarasota Florida.

Chicago Wendell Smith Ernie 8 Giks Chicago Cubs Willie Ma San Francisco Hank Aaron Milwaukee Cass Smith Chicago ‘Cub Mesa Ariz Chicago White ‘Sox Sarasota Fla Sox

White Stars Maintain Winning Pace In Biddeford League

White Star Laundry beat Or Cola 67 to 58 at BHS gym to stay atop the Biddeford city league standings while Roy and Perreault Oilers crushed Short Metal Shop 79 to 48 to climb from cellar, and Dutremble Brothers defeated Elm Laundry 62 to 39 to claim sole second place.

White Star Laundry BHS Or Cola Roy Perreault Oilers Short Metal Shop Cola Dutremble Brothers Metal Shop Elm Laundry Eid

Local League Scores Fire in Competitive Evening matchups

Dutremble Brothers beat Elm Laundry 43 28 after a dominant second period 20 5 while Don Belanger 22 and Moe Duross 18 led the winners. White Stars outpaced Triple Cola 62 39 with Jim O Leary 22 and Don Gagne 16 boosting Elm Laundry scoring. Roy Perreault and Jack Chenard pace high scoring nights for Prescott Metal and Dutremble respectively.

Elm Laundry Perreault Triple Cola Prescott Dutremble White Star Jim O'Leary Colamen Laundrymen Don Belanger Moe Duross Belanger Duross O'Leary Don Gagne Roy Prescott Metal Jack Chenard Bill Gagne Ronnie Corbeil Ben Vanasse Dutremble Brothers Grocers Bob Young Red Fleurant Phil Kopetski Laliberte Bernier Bryant Seee Throumoulos Seendeeze Fleurant Chenard Roy & Perreault Creeee B. Gagne Paris J. Chenard Sylvestre Hayes Ikopetsk Berthiaume Labonte Lg Ee Seeres Ie Dutremble Bros Mondtor

Ski Resort Condition Report Brief

The report lists conditions across multiple resorts with grades from good to excellent. Notable notes include Temple Mountain Excellent, interval reports vary and several lower levels show excellent at some runs. Several locations such as Sunday River and Cranmore show mixed upper and lower trail conditions.

Fitzwilliam Cannon Mt Intervale Mt. Sunapee Cranmore Wildcat God Temple Mt Waterville Valley Mt. Whittier Maine

Chamberlain Dominates NBA Scoring Lead

Wilt Chamberlain holds a commanding lead in the NBA scoring race with 1,787 points this season and a 38.0 average after a 171-point four game week. Elgin Baylor is second with 1,694 points and a 34.6 average, ahead of Oscar Robertson at 1,495.

New York Philadelphia Wilt Chamberlain Elgin Baylor Los Angeles National Basketball Association Warriors Chamberlain Baylor Oscar Robertson Cincinnati

Safe from bakery trial opens empty after burglary

In Tuscaloosa a drug store kept a safe from a bakery unopened for over three years awaiting an expert to crack it. A burglar finally pried it open but found nothing of value inside.

Tuscaloosa Ala

Geoffrion Holds NHL Scoring Lead Amid Injury Absence

Montreal star Bernie Geoffrion, sidelined by a knee injury for three games, still tops the NHL scoring race with 62 points after 27 goals and 35 assists. Andy Bathgate of the Rangers surged to five in the standings with seven points, while Dickie Moore moved to second and Jean Beliveau climbed to third.

Montreal Andy Bathgate New York Rangers Bernie Bnoom Geoffrion Montreal Canadiens National Hockey League Dickie Moore Jean Beliveau Frank Mahovlich Toronto Maple Leafs Moore Beliveau Mahovlich Bathgate

NFL debating Vikings stock and schedule expansion

NFL owners split on how many Vikings players to stock and whether the team should have 36 players or 11 to choose from. Commissioner Rozelle backs giving the Vikings a wide selection while noting Cowboys had mixed results. League also plans to expand the schedule from 12 to 14 games and cut exhibitions, with weather and ballpark issues affecting the plan.

NEW York National Football League Minnesota Vikings Norm van 8Rockut Vikings George Shaw Dallas Cowboys Cowboys Pete Rozelle Baspall Rozelle Los Angeles San Francisco Dallas

East Biddeford Little Leaguers Banquet Highlights Season

East Biddeford Little League held its annual banquet honoring players. Hosted by Council Chagnon with co sponsors Eagles Elks Butler and Council Chagnon. Trophy presented to the Elks by President Nanes. Robert Voisine accepts for team with coaches Nan kel and Boissoneault. Elks win league and city titles after playoff versus West Biddeford.

Biddeford Little League Council Chagnon Eagles Elks, Butler's Alcide Gagne John Gibson Butler's Lou Lauzier Michael Nanos League Andre Laliberte Robert Johnson Raymond Nolette Elks Gerard Boucher Nanes Robert Voisine Robert Nankel Lefty Boissonecast West Biddeford McKenney Heard Lou Caron Roger Provost Arsmond Bergeron Edwin Myers Robert Nantel Boissoneault Ellis Mel Chretien Mike Hanson Joseph Bilodeaux John Thibault

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