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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1962

Page

5

Bearcats Return To MVC Action At Home

Cincinnati Bearcats ranked third, 13-2, visit last place North Texas State in Missouri Valley play as they chase a fifth consecutive MVC crown and another NCAA bid. Houston-TCU, Canisius-Providence, and LaSalle-Miami of Florida also on sparse schedule.

Associated Press Cincinnati Bearcats Jayton Duquesne North Texas State Missouri Valley Bradley Wichita Braves Wheatshockers Houston Southwest Texas Christian TCU Canisius Providence LaSalle Miami Florida Jerry Carlton Arkansas Tulsa Carlton

Time Running Out For Moore In Boxing Title Fight

New York AP reports Archie Moore faces New York Athletic Commission action by Feb 1 2 to sign a title bout or risk suspension. Moore seeks a fight with NBA champion Harold Johnson or Doug Jones while other divisions settle as Eder Jofre defeats Johnny Caldwell and Downes Pender fight to determine the middleweight crown. Pirates note.

New York Archie Moore New York Athletic Commission Eder Jofre Brazil Ireland Johnny Caldwell Paul Pender Terry Downes Gene Fullmer Moore Massachusetts Europe Harold Johnson Philadel National Wing Association Melvin Krulewitch New York Commission Bill Yale San Diego NBA Johnson Doug Jones Archie Italy Giulio Rinaldi Downes Pender London Boston Brookline Mass Fullmer West Jordan Utah

Celtics Lose Russell For A Week In NBC Battle

Boston in misfortune as center Bill Russell sidelined with a pulled Achilles tendon suffers a week absence. Celtics fall 135-123 to St Louis, dropping only their 10th loss while chasing the Eastern Division title.

Gordie Howe Leads Detroit Past New York

Gordie Howe scored twice and Terry Sawchuk posted his fifth shutout as Detroit blanked the New York Rangers 3 0 to seize fourth place and push New York two points back. The Chicago Black Hawks beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 2 1 to solidify third place.

Gordie Howe Terry Sawchuk Detroit Red Wings Howe Sawchuk Red Wings New York Rangers Rangers Detroit Chicago Black Hawks Toronto Maple Leafs

Home Run King Fails To Sign With Yankees

Roger Maris and New York Yankees officials remain separated by about 10 000 dollars in the 1962 contract dispute after a 20 minute talks. Negotiations will resume in Florida next month with social dinner plans for Maris and GM Roy Hamey. Maris seeks 70000 after a 1961 season with 61 homers and MVP honors.

NEW York Roger Maris New York Yankee Maris Florida Roy Hamey Hamey New York Baseball Writiers Roger

Lopez defeats Gray in outpointing boxing bout

San Francisco fighter Josef Lopez from Mexico City 126 pounds wins a hard fought decision against Stockton foe Bobby Gray 126 pounds in a boxing match.

Associated Press San Francisco Josef Toluco) Lopez Mexico City Bobby Gray Stockton

Triple Cola Sets City Loop Record in 75 34 Win

Triple Cola kept its win streak alive with a 75 34 blowout over Elm Laundry in Biddeford City League action at the BJHL gym. East End routed Roy and Perreault 79 36 as Don Gagne led Colamen with 28 points and Ray Boisvert added 18.

Triple Cola Elm Laundry Biddeford BJHL East End Roy and Perreault P.C. Triple OE Roy & Perreault Prescott Metal Ed & Frank Laverriere, Ig White Stars Elm Laundry East End Don Gagne Colamen Ray Boisvert Dube Red Fleurant Elm Bob Wilkinson Roy Oilers Laliberte Beaudette D. Gagne Ita Odes A. Chenard Boi Vert Cisedeers Scviqny Petale Kvess G. F. Pts Anastasoff Mostara Mabe Ee Fleurent Een Ee O'Leary Giosseeate i Vanites Lafortune Cccers Labonte Cote I Iacattsteee Triple Ciaess Beaudett Pea Ope Throumoulos Wilkinson Baiceocsa Farley Dearest Ae Ralek Seeteete Ts Cei Povey Wiese Hsvgs Farrell YX Co Penny

Houston Colts Debut Venue Size Expected to Boost Play

Houston Colts prepare for their 1962 NL debut at an $800000 temporary park in Houston with 360 foot left and right field fences and a 420 foot center field. Park seats 32 000, below the 46 217 capacity of the 22 million domed stadium planned for 1963.

Houston Tex Houston Colts Paul Richards Colts Chicago Cubs Kansas City Richards Athletics E Colts

Pro Basketball NBA Wednesday Results

Results show Philadelphia 122 over Chicago 108 and St Louis 135 over Boston 123. Detroit 111 defeated Syracuse 102 while Los Angeles 136 beat Cincinnati 122.

Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis Boston Detroit Syracuse Los Angeles Cincinnati Detroits New York Hervey Pittsburgh Cleveland Hawaii Pearl Harbor

Vander Meer envies Joey Jay after 21-win season

In Tampa Florida AP report Johnny Vander Meer compares himself to Cincinnati star Joey Jay who won 21 games for the 1961 NL champion team. Vander Meer says he twice reached 19 wins and felt close but never hit 20.

Vandy Jay Tampa Fla Johnny Vander Meer Joey Jay Cincinnati Joey Vander Meer Tampa Smokers

City Cage Rivals Set For Big One Away

In a crucial clash before Christmas, St Louis Eagles edged Biddeford 44 to 42. Both teams chase a Western Maine II tournament spot as St Louis sits sixth with a 7 2 record and Biddeford fourth at 9 3.

St. Louis Eagles Biddeford Hi Tigers Graham Biddeford St. Louis Thornton Academy Traip Kennebunk Sanford Cheverus Tigers Eagles Thornton Westbrook Deering Portland Rams Portland South Portland Morse Stephens Rumford Brunswick Farmington Fryeburg Lewiston Edward Little Cross S. Stephens West

Mrs Bambino Defends Ruth Record In Modern Baseball

Boston AP Mrs Ruth says Babe Ruth’s 60 home runs remain unbroken and Maris 61 is not a record. She calls baseball now a hitter’s market and says Ruth would still swing a heavy bat, condemning today’s light “toothpick” bats.

Boston Babe Ruth Babe Roger Maris Ruth Baseball Writers Maris New York Yankees Ford Frick

Guardsmen Defeat Tanners On Court

Company B 1st MTB and 20th Armor routed Saco Tanning 106 to 76 Wednesday night at the Saco Armory.

Saco Saco Armory Hubert Rf Oe Dion If Ceeeeness Belanger Seeee Donovan Rg See Ee Boudreau Att Hebert Robert Lamarre

McNeeley Says He Does Not Plan To Quit Boxing

In Boston AP report heavyweight Tom McNeeley states no plan to retire after a split decision loss to Don Prout. He seeks a rematch, says a week to decide next fight, and credits his improvement goal of 19 percent before continuing in boxing.

Boston Tom McNeeley McNeeley Don Prout Battler Prout MccNeeley Medfield Mass House Hunt Boston Herald Bud Collins Peter Fuller Floyd Patterson Toronto Insane Asylum

Twin City Bowling Title Bout On Black Friday Night

Don Saucier defends his Twin City title against Dick Choroszy of Saco in a late 1940s style title match at 20th Century lanes. First half totals last week had Choroszy ahead 1166 to 1134, with Saucier seeking a comeback on home turf.

Bob Schaumberg Air Force Denver Hofstra Army Small College Twin City Don Saucier Dick Oszy Saco Saucier Chordszy Choroszy Saucien Maples

Pacesetters Extend Winning Run In Local Basketball Clash

Bagley’s stays close to second with a 61 to 47 win over Allied-Hampshire while Western Auto stays unbeaten in Saco Lowell league action. Western Auto logs 80.1 percent, Bagley’s 0.00, Saco Lowell 0.43, Allied-Hampshire 0.143, Saco Tanning 0.14. In the round standings Western Auto, Bagley’s, Saco-Lowell, Allied-Hampshire, Saco Tanning. Bagley’s four players in double figures led by Fred West 15 and Bill Finch 14. Bryce Milne 13 and Ad Martin 10. Western Auto’s Jack Martel 14, Ken Pate 13, Howie Jones 10. Arnie Parker 13 for Allied-Hampshire. Gene Gaumont 10. John Choroszy 9.

Bagley's Saco Rec Allied-Hampshire Western Auto Saco- Lowell Wlpe.c Saco-Lowell Saco Tanning Bagley Fred West Bill Finch Bryce Milne Ad Martin al Martin Jack Martel Ken Pate Howie Jones Arnie Parker Gene Gaumont John Choroszy

Kennedy lays out sweeping liberal trade proposal

President Kennedy urges swift passage of a draft bill to reduce U.S. tariffs through mutual cuts with the European Common Market. The plan would allow broad negotiation on tariffs, with special powers to reach across product groups and aim to maintain export access while preserving MFN policy and aiding exporters.

House Ways and Means Ition Kennedy Congress U.S Wagner Europe Tania Geaumont Parker Choroszy Nego- Guay Renee Pengzenss Westen Aeis D. Kerry Lynn

Holis and Berwick unit annual meeting set for Feb 1

The Hollis and Berwick units of the Maine Breeding cooperative will hold its annual meeting February 1 at the Alewife Grange hall. The program opens at 10 30 a.m. with a unit directors business session, a noon lunch, and a 1 p.m. talk on merchandising dairy cattle by Hugh Bill Briggs Jr. of Brigeen farm Turner, in cooperation with York county Extension service.

Hollis Berwick Maine Breeding Cooperative Alewive Grange Hall Hugh Bill) Briggs, Jr Brigeen Farm Turner York County Extension Service

Skating Rink Reopens At Camp Ellis In Saco Maine

The Saco Recreation Commission, with Camp Ellis landowner co operation, reopened Long Pond for skating. About 250 skaters used the area last Sunday, with ongoing plans for winter use and a plow service by Louis Gomez Jr. A second rink at Lord's motel area may be used in 1962 63, contingent on access.

Saco Recreation Recreation Commission Louis Gomez, Jr Camp Ellis Saco Carl Brandt Rte. 1 Lord's Motel Commission Brandt

Eliot Girls Set For Beach Showdown In Unbeaten Run

Eliot High girls, holders of 67 straight wins, travel to Old Orchard Beach Friday night to face the Beach team at 7. Coach Robert Perham directs the group led by Barbara Remick who has appeared in all 67 victories. a Feb. 28 rematch with Biddeford High is also on the schedule.

Eliot High School Lassies Old Orchard Beach Eliot Beach Distaff Biddeford High Girls Robert Perham Saco Barbara Remick

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