Thornton Moves Up In Cage Ratings And Baseball Prospects
Thornton gains in Twin Cities basketball point standings as Biddeford and St. Louis lag. The piece also notes Chicago White Sox rookie third baseman Martin and other club prospects like Stan Johnson Floyd Robinson Dean Look and Gary Peters alongside Thornton academy point values and team standings across Western Maine.
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San Diego
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Gary Peters
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Deering
Westbrook
Edward Little
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Bulldogs
Notable World Snowshoe Races Highlight Lewiston Meet
At the international snowshoers convention in Lewiston the world championship races headline a weekend of events. Canadians hold most official records. a local ex-sports director notes past times, equipment rules, and discontinued events, underscoring the enduring challenge for current runners.
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Raymond Belanger
Charles Beaudry
Canada
Manchester
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Ottawa
Andre Jolicoeur
Montreal
Stanley Wilken
Pierre Charlebois
Andre Pronovost
Thomas Dennie
Nicolas Marone
Jacqueline Riendeau
Quebec City
Nicole Murray
Juliette Larochelle
United States
Gerard Cote
Fred St. Germain
George Rustsalein
Sherbrooke
Toronto Cuts Into Montreal Canadiens Lead
Frank Mahovlich scored twice to lift the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3 over the Montreal Canadiens, reaching 38th and 39th goals in 47 games and setting a new Toronto single season scoring record. Johnny Wilson scored for the Rangers in a 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins as Gump Worsley starred in goal.
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Frank Mahovlich
National Hockey League
Maurice Richard
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Johnny Wilson
Gump Worsley
New York Rangers
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Spahn Signs Up For $75,000 Seeks No 300 Victory
Milwaukee AP report notes Warren Spahn, the National League’s top earner, signed a Braves contract around $75,000 for his 16th full season and shot to secure win No. 300. Spahn, 288 career victories, met with GM John McHale in a quiet talk before leaving for a Hartshorne ranch. The Braves praised him as happy with the deal, despite undisclosed terms.
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Middleweight Title Fight Discussed
NEW YORK AP Promote Bill Fugazy said he has begun negotiations for an outdoor middleweight title fight in New York this summer to resolve the division. He has spoken with title co holders Paul Pender and Gene Fullmer, with Pender recognized by several regions and Fullmer holding the NAB title. Fugazy noted plans for an April date but Fullmer cannot be ready due to a March 4 title defense against Sugar Ray Robinson in Las Vegas.
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Sakamoto Wins Orient Junior Featherweight Title
Tokyo fighter Heruo Sakamoto, age 122, defeated Arab Junior of the Philippines by outpoint 15 rounds to secure the Orient junior featherweight championship. The match ended with Sakamoto earning the decision over Junior in Tokyo.
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Philippines
Orient
Vikings Stock New Minnesota Football Club
NEW YORK AP The Minnesota Vikings moved to build a 36 man NFL roster from 96 available veterans with selections announced in groups of six or nine as clubs finalize rosters. General Manager Bert Rose and coach Norm Van Brocklin led the process, aiming for youth with veteran balance and a 14 game schedule amid scheduling talk of 13 games.
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Sanford Matmen Beat Biddeford By 30-15 Score
Sanford Matmen defeated Biddeford 30 to 15 as Sanford won eight of eleven matches led by David Vachon’s heavyweight decision over Larry Leclair. The teams meet again Saturday at the BHS gym, opening Sanford’s winter carnival. Exhibitions all went Sanford’s way.
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National League Sets Night Games Record With 318
The National League released a 1961 schedule showing 318 night games, four more than the prior record. Openers April 11 feature Chicago at Cincinnati, St Louis at Milwaukee, Pittsburgh at San Francisco and Philadelphia at Los Angeles. Los Angeles to host the season’s final night game. Phils and Pirates start West Coast while Chicago and Cincinnati open on April 14 and 8 respectively. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh home openings follow on April 8. Los Angeles hosts a busy slate with 60 night games.
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San Francisco
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Theards
Phils
Pro Basketball Wednesday Results St Louis Tops New York
Wednesday results show St Louis 116 defeat New York 109 while Detroit 138 beat Cincinnati 125 and Los Angeles 117 defeated Syracuse 112. The upcoming schedule lists Boston at Philadelphia on Thursday and Detroit at Boston Philadelphia at New York and Syracuse at Cincinnati on Friday.
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St. Louis
New York
Detroit
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
Syracuse
Boston
Philadelphia
Hockey scores and Thursday outlook in NHL games
Toronto defeated Montreal 5 to 3 and New York beat Boston 2 to 1. Thursday's schedule lists Toronto at Boston and Chicago at Detroit with no other games scheduled.
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New York
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Detroit
Anglers Nimrods In Next Census Survey
The United States Census Bureau will conduct a sample survey on hunting and fishing activities in Boston and 332 other areas. Director James W. Turbitt announced the operation starts January 30 and should finish within a month to collect data on how many individuals engaged in such activities.
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Mass
Tigers Eagles Clash On Friday In Intercity Clash
The 1960 61 intercity series resumes Friday at BHS gym with Biddeford High and St Louis meeting for the second time this week. Thornton Academy leads the standings as the Eagles chase a pivotal win to prevent a runaway. St Louis 5 7 and Biddeford 6 6 have each split recent tough games, while Thornton idle until Saturday. Other Friday county games include Old Orchard Beach at Eliot and York at Berwick amid a busy schedule.
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Morse Surges Past St Louis Eagles In Tight Clash
Morse high edged St Louis Eagles 72 to 61 as Greg Jenkins sparked a late rally after a tight game marked by Sevigny and Jenkins. Morse shot well from the line, hitting 22 of 27, while Joe Harrington paced the Shipbuilders with 29 points. A JV game preceded the varsity tilt amid an Inauguration Day crowd.
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1960 U S hunting and fishing survey data
The United States conducted a fishing and hunting survey for recreation covering days spent and expenditures from participation. A 1956 survey reported 255 million anglers and hunters spending nearly $3 billion in 1955, averaging $114 per person, with 21 million anglers spending $2 billion and 12 million hunters about $1 billion. Over seven million engaged in both activities. The Census Bureau conducts the survey for the Fish and Wildlife Service, with local interviews led by Mrs. Alice F Lewis of 15 Wilson Avenue, Concord New Hampshire.
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U.S. Department of the Interior
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Wilson Avenue
Concord
N.H
Fred Haney Bets on Five Young Hopefuls for Angels
In Boston at the draft Haney bought five rookies for 75 dollars each. Pitchers Aubrey Gatewood and Bob Sprout show promise with minor league stats. Don Ross and Gene Leek battle for third base, while Dean Chance stands out as a promising right-hander.
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Stan The Man Inks Contract For 20th Year
ST. LOUIS AP Stan Musial signed a contract for about 75000 dollars securing his 20th season with the St. Louis Cardinals. The 40 year old NL great agreed to terms in about 30 seconds saying he was treated royally. The pact brings his unofficial baseball earnings to 1128777 dollars and reflects a slight reduction from last year. Musial hopes to play 100 games in 1961 and reports no major injuries while optimistic about his health and future.
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Police Probe Car Crash Involving John Siblings
In Marinette Wisconsin AP report officer Donald John investigated a two car collision involving Irving John and Linda John. The siblings are not related to the officer and the incident prompted the inquiry.
Burns Evens Up On Saco Rec Jayvees
The Saco Rec Center junior varsity edged back from a 29 to 13 deficit at Young School Gym to beat Burns 45 41. Miles and Bob Polackwich led Burns with 12 points each as Marttin scored 13 for the losers.
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Bruins Lose as Worsley Shuts Bruins in New York
Boston’s improved but doomed Bruins fell to the New York Rangers 2 1 in New York. Lorne Worsley made 40 saves including several spectaculars to hand Boston a defeat, dropping six points behind fifth-place Rangers. Boston hosts Toronto tonight in a home game featuring three new Bruins Oliver McCarthy and Aldcorn from a Detroit trade.
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