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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1969

Page

6

Local Court Action Highlights Tonight's High School Games

Thornton faces South Portland in Saco and St. Louis meets Edward Little in Biddeford as Western Maine Class II hopes hinge on tonight's matchups. York hosts Old Orchard Beach while Marshwood plays Wells with both sides aiming to bolster playoff chances and keep title hopes alive.

Thornton South Portland Saco St. Louis Edward Little Steve White Biddeford Maine Jess St. Anthony’s Kennebunk York Old Orchard Beach Marshwood Wells

Westbrook Tops Heal Index For Western Maine Report

Westbrook's Saturday victory over Thornton Academy lifts the Blue Blazes to first in the Journal Heal Index with a 10-2 mark, ahead of Steppers of Rumford and Biddeford. Morse clings to seventh as South Portland climbs to eighth. Edward Little Mt. Blue Portland and St. Louis remain in playoff contention.

Westbrook Thornton Academy Blue Blazes Paper City Five Steppers of Rumford Biddeford Cheverus Deeringiddeford

Florida yacht race announced for May start

The Florida Ocean Racing Association announced a new ocean yacht race on Thursday. The event starts May 10 from St Petersburg to Isle de Mujeres on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, covering about 456 miles.

ST. Petersburg Fila Florida Ocean Racing Association Isle de Mujeres Mexico Yucatan Peninsula

NHL Scores and Matchups Listed by Associated Press

NHL results show Oakland 5 Montreal 2 and St Louis 3 Los Angeles 1 along with Boston 2 Detroit 2 Philadelphia 2 Chicago 2 Minnesota 3 and Pittsburgh 1. Upcoming games include Philadelphia at Montreal Toronto at Pittsburgh and Chicago at New York with several others.

Philadelphia Boston Chicago Phoenix Los Angeles Atlanta San Diego San Francisco New York Detroit Milwaukee Baltimore Angeles Cincinnati Cleveland Denver Dallas Miami Minnesota Indiana Houston New Orleans Kentucky Oakland Montreal Toronto St. Louis Pittsburgh

Fights Last Night Across Venues In Several States

In Taunton Taunton native Juan Botta, 160, knocked out Tony Smith, 161, in Taunton Massachusetts. In Portland Leo Difiore, 128, defeated Lloyd Wilson, 123, by points over eight rounds. In Los Angeles Oscar Albarado, 144, outpointed Miguel Hernandez, 146, over ten rounds.

Associated Press Tokyo Katsuyoshi Takayama Japan Terry Go Hilippines Taunton Mass Juan Botta Tony Smith Virgin Islands Portland Maine Leo Difiore Lloyd Wilson New York Los Angeles Oscar Albarado Uvalde Tex Miguel Hernandez San Jose Calif

Blue Blazes Carry Top Offense In Western Maine Standings

Westbrook High School leads Western Maine Class II basketball with a 10-2 record and the top offense at 67.0 points per game while holding opponents to 54.0. Westbrook also overtook Thornton Academy for both the Heat Index and defense after a recent win. Other strong defensive clubs include South Portland, Stephens, Portland, Sanford, Cheverus, Lewiston, St. Louis, Morse, Biddeford, Brunswick, Edward Little, and Oxford Hills as per Journal sports figures.

Cheverus Lewiston Don Morse Westbrook South Portland Edward Little Portland Mt. Blue St. Louis Brunswick Sanford Deering Oxford Hills Western Maine Journal Stephens Biddeford Edward Little Eering Blue Blazes Maine Thornton Generas Sophens East Blue

St Francis's Shaughnessy First Maine College All Star

Maine's Jim Shaughnessy of St. Francis College becomes the first Maine college athlete named to the New England All-Star soccer first team. He is a Biddeford sophomore and the college's first representative on the All-Star squad. Also honored at the athletic dinner were Dan Donaghue of Bloomfield Connecticut and Jim Mount of Newark New Jersey with first team and honorable mention awards respectively.

Jim Shaughnessy Maine New England St. Francis College George Beimforce Dan Donaghue Bloomfield, Conn Beim Shaughnessy Manchester N. H Richard J. Spath Jim Bea St. Francis Jim Mount Newark N. J Red Knight New Hampshire Biddeford Bloomfield William Sutton Shaughnessy, Donaghue and Mount

Saco Police to Meet TA All Stars in Benefit Basketball

The Saco Police Department faces Thornton Academy All Stars at Linnell Gym tomorrow night at 8 for a TA Club fundraiser. Saco players Alberick Mar Earl Jamieson Jr Philip Curtis Paul Carter Ted Milne Arthur Tardif Albert Kabel Tom Knox Robert Stone join TA seven Bill Chenard Bob Rancourt David Lane Jim Charest Adrien Dutremble Peter Cooper Mark Larochelle Don Cote Richard Cloutier.

Saco Police Department Thornton Academy Footbal All Stars Linnell Gymnasium T.A The Alberick Mar- Earl Jamieson Jr Philip Curtis Paul Carter Ted Milne Arthur Tardif Albert Kabel Tom Knox Robert Stone Bill Chenard Bobby Rancourt David Lane Jim Charest Adrien Dutremble Peter Cooper Mark Larochelle Don Cote Richard Cloutier

Eagles Fresh Win Tilt With St. Anthony's

St. Louis freshmen beat St. Anthony's School of Kennebunkport 59 to 45. Ray Loranger led scoring with 17, Sam Mica had 28, while St. Louis opened 19-4 and led 30-17 at halftime and 50-29 after the third. St. Anthony’s Cote and Loranger each had 13 points.

St. Louis St. Anthony's Kennebunkport Eagle Ray Loranger Sam Mica Mike Pan Cote Loranger Lebrun Loran Morin G. Laflamme L'Italien Cote Turcotte Regis Collard R Laflamme Ane Giniotis Petkus Caron Mica Ruksenas Johnson Baliunas Kerpe St. Anthony Mitchell

Two-Man Bowling Rolloff Set For Biddeford Lanes

Tomorrow afternoon at Pas Time Lanes on Main Street Biddeford a two man team rolloff begins after the fourth in a series for teams with an average not exceeding 210. Entries are accepted up to 1 30 p m and several teams have already entered for the event.

Main Street Biddeford

St Josephs Academy Girls Battle St Louis High in a Big Win

St Josephs Academy defeated St Louis High School girls 63 to 28 in a basketball game. The home team led 13-3 at first break and expanding to 34-12 and 46-18 by the end of periods, with St Josephs reserves winning 51-12. Substitutes and floor goals noted for both teams accompany the box score.

South Berwick St. Joseph’s Academy St. Louis High School Lassies St. Joseph's St. Joseph St. Louis G. Spencer Lf If A. Baiguy G. Morgan Rf Rf S Baiguy Marian Cf Cf P. Jean- Ann-Marie SY Drapeau Kristi N T. LeBlond St. Joseph's Jv's Jvs T. Rice If. A. Cote - Servadia P. Goudreau Ballat D. Ruel Beaudoin Norma Ig R D. Goulet A. Pelletier D. Gobeil St. Oo Houx D. Moulton M. Boules Joe Z Louis St. Rk

Celtics Seek rebound win over 76ers at the Garden

The Boston Celtics aim to rebound from two straight losses and close the gap in the Eastern Division by hosting the Philadelphia 76ers. With Larry Siegfried out, John Havlicek leads the backcourt alongside Sam Jones as Boston lineup plans include Don Chaney’s upcoming Army discharge and possible Sunday game vs Baltimore.

Boston Boston Celtics Philadelphia 76Ers the Garden Celtics Baltimore Bullets Chicago Philadelphia George Wilson Phoenix Larry Siegfried John Havlicek Sam Jones Siegfried Don Chaney University of Houston

College Scores and Resignation Shakes Roosevelt Raceway

The roundup lists college scores including Vermont 99 over Connecticut 87 and Georgia Tech 75 over Rice 56. Lew Barasch resigns as Roosevelt Raceway community relations director to start his own public relations firm, effective in February.

Vermont Connecticut Northeastern Mass South Clemson Furman Georgia Tech Rice Florida St Hawaii Davidson Princeton Fairmont St Salem Midwest Drake Bradley Southwest Baylor Tarleton State Far West Arizona St Utah Arizona Brigham Young Seattle Weber State Idaho Washington Westbury N.Y Lew Barasch Roosevelt Raceway

Sunapee area sees room for more skiers despite crowded slopes

Boston report notes Mt Sunapee in Newbury New Hampshire has capacity for more skiers despite weak promotion. Manager Dick Parker cites limited promotional funds as a reason for lower crowds and steady but improved season pass sales. He contrasts Sunapee with Cannon Mountain and Killington area trails and mentions state funding within the 93 group.

Boston New England Mt. Sunapee Newbury N.H Connecticut Massachusetts Dick Parker Parker Sunapee Gunstock Waterville Alley Cannon Mountain Mittersill Loon Waterville Tenney Killington Basin Killington Peak Snowden Mountain Foster Chas Killington Stowe

Handicap Events Set For Bowlers

The first handicap rolloffs for women and men are at 20th Century Lanes Biddeford tomorrow at 1 30 for women and 3 30 for men with five game routes. Entry list open until rolloff time. For details contact Nick Gillis at 2th Century lanes.

Franklin Street Biddeford Twin City Oair Nick Gillis

Ladies Bowling Title On Line At Local Lanes

Twin City champ Lillian Camire leads with 1037 total to 993 for her challenger Lillian Lessard. They meet in the second half of the title match at Roll-a-Way Lanes Elm Street Biddeford tomorrow at 2. Telescores will be used.

Spts LD Lillian Camire Twin City Lillian Lessard Elm Street Biddeford

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Westbrook Blue Blazes Maroon Gene Hunter Mike Dumas Ete Hardison George Beatie John Gleason Red Riot Eagles Wayne Chapman Chapman St. Anthony’s Rams Kennedy York Wildcat Seagulls Eliot Hawks Alva “Theatre Col John Glen John Glenn ONEAL Hacrett Paul Newman Coolhand Luke Autie Mutual SUN Richard Harris Vanessa Redgrave Franca Nero National Hockey League Westbrook High School Staeven TEL Atlantic A. R. Dubs Gamble Saco Police Roots Eagle Girls ST. Joseph’s Hall Green Street Featuring Pine Spring Waterboro Newfield RD South Waterboro Ross Corner A. J. Cameron Farmington N.H. Call
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