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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1961

Page

5

Jones Boys Prove Fine Firemen For Auerbach

Celtics use Sam Jones and KC Jones to slow Detroit Pistons in a 140 to 111 victory. Pistons had a seven-game win streak snapped as the Jones pair sparked a late run after a 29-26 first-quarter lead. Nationals beat Royals 138-126 and Knicks toppled Warriors 130-119 with Schayes reaching 17 005 career points.

Associated Press Red Auerbach Boston Celtics Jones Boys Detroit Pistons Celtics Sam Jones K.C. Jones Pistons National Basketball Association

Nomads May Settle With New Nats baseball nomads

New Washington Senators hopefuls Johnny Schaive and Bright, both long minor leaguers, may secure regular jobs as the Americans expand. Schaive, a 314 hitter in 1959 at Charleston, has two prior Washington cups of big league action. Bright, a Sacramento native, hit 313 at Salt Lake City with 119 RBIs and 27 homers, leading the PCL in RBIs. Mahoney, ex-Red Sox, competes for the shortstop spot with Robinson.

New York Washington Senators Springfield Ill The Nomads Johnny Schaive Charleston Schaive Washington Denver Chatatanoo Johnny Bright Sacramento Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Salt Lake City

York County Class L league history a tale of rivalries and breakups

A retrospective recalls the revived six school Class L league in York County, its tumult over officiating, Traip’s exit, and near rivalries revived. It compares last year’s stars Griff ith and Hellige with this year’s scorers Chenard Perreault Provost and Sevigny, and ends with a memory segment on Elzear Rioux and Primo Carnera.

Eliot Upsets Teague Leading Seagulls 56 45

Eliot high quintet held a 34 16 halftime edge and defeated Old Orchard Beach 56 45 in a Southern York league tilt. Bob Tomlinson led with 22 points, Dick Warrell 14, Bob Elliot 12 for Eliot. Walt Hirst had 17 for Seagulls. Jayvee score was 72 40 in the nightcap. An official shortage led Cy Collins Kittery to fill in.

Eliot High Bob Tomlinson Dick Warrell Bob Elliot Old Orchard Beach Cy Collins Kittery Traip Academy Kennebunk Rams Kittery Russ Johnson Rangers Chet Swalm Graham Pierce Crown Bruce Wakefield Traip Jayvees Traip Blaisdell Rf Chase Beeen Eens Eliot F P. Johnson j/Langley Rf Eee Elliot Teeewee Smith Wees Gould Remes I. Isess Weerrell McLean Emery B. Tomlinson Thompson Rogers Higgins Barrett Seeene D. Tomlinson B. Waksfield Olev Cee Ewneer G. F Sree Ewenee Ford Ladakakos Te Eeenne Eagleson Hirst Eee Potter Eeenee Evelyn Crete Ween Eene Faton Tee Rene Lewis Seeeee P. Timmons O Crown J. Timmons G Farnsworth Betton Springer Carlins Bonneau

Eagles Rally Late To Nip Tigers In Close Biddeford Clash

St Louis edged Biddeford 55 52 at Biddeford High as Dave Blais and Roger Sevigny sparked a decisive 37 15 second half rally after a 37 18 halftime deficit. Blais hit two late free throws to put St Louis ahead 53 52, then Bob Cote sealed the win. Biddeford’s Chenard Provost and Perreault led the Tigers in a strong first half, with Biddeford JV also winning 48 34 in an earlier matchup.

Eagles of St. Louis Roger Sevigny Ray ‘Dube Dave Blais Charlie Baillargeon Desrochers Bob Cote Sevigny Dube Baillargeon Blais Cote St. Louis High School Biddeford Biddeford High Never Say the Eagles Dave Redmond Tigers Paul Chenard Don Provost Johnny Perreault Chenard Dave Balls Norm Ruel John Perreault Fogles Ruel Provost Red Bineau Ohell If Eeeneee Seeee Wee Beaulie U. Sg Adams Biddeford Y Clogston Jo Pete McCain Gobeil Rue Perreault Lewis Dansereau Clogston Sonny Bridges Oakes Wells Ss. Goodale Ener Cees South Berwick Larr'son H. Goodwin Sewwee Trottier Brown Tee Wee Maigle Tenes Steer Simard Chaplin Rg Dutremble Edwin Ene Eee Lajeunesse Weer Wells Nemers Ramsdell Auger Eeeenee Beaudette Nodge Eeenee Fecteau Eee Petain Ceeeeee - Caouette Ignace Deschambeault Merreeeeeere P. Twomen St. Ignatius Sanford Twomey Sandler Chasse Ames Hae Johnson Weneeee Weer Leclair

Minnesota Twins Look Like Old Senators Club

Minnesota’s new major league club in Minneapolis St Paul leans on Washington veterans as it debuts next April. Don Mincher, 22, is the top rookie prospect at first base after a brief stint in the Senators organization. Pitchers Jim Kaat and Ted Sadowski are among newcomers with uncertain futures.

New York Minnesota Twins Minneapolis-St. Paul Washington Don Mincher Chicago White Sox Mincher Cookie Lavagetto Charleston American Association Senators Meridianville Ala Jim Kaat

Fernandez Favored Over Callahan In Garden Bout

New York AP reports Cuba’s Florent in Fernandez a 7-5 favorite against Rory Calhoun in a 10 round middleweight clash at Madison Square Garden. The bout telecasts on ABC at 10 p.m. EST. Fernandez, 24, is moving from welterweight to middleweight with 28-2 record and 22 KOs. Calhoun, 26, owns 45-10-2 with 21 KOs after a win over Hank Casey in New Orleans.

New York Cuba Florentino Fernandez Rory Calhoun Madiso Square Garden Abc-Tv Fernandez Phil Moyer the Garden Calhoun Hank Casey New Orleans

Stan Adams Stars Wells High in South Berwick Victory

Stan Adams paced Wells High to a 60 41 victory over South Berwick in a Southern York County league tilt. The Wells offense opened 19 7 in the first period and widened the gap through the game, leading 34 21 at halftime.

Wells High Stan Adams South Berwick High Quintet Wells

Sullivan Brothers Win Varsity Letter at Princeton

Jeremiah M. Sullivan and John L. Sullivan of Camp Comfort Avenue Old Orchard Beach earned their varsity football letters at Princeton University New Jersey. They were regulars on the varsity eleven which posted a 7 2 overall record and finished second in the Ivy League.

Jeremiah M. Sullivan John L. Sullivan Camp Comfort Avenue Old Orchard Beach Princeton University Princeton New Jersey Sullivans

Thornton Academy Faces Edward Little At Buickton High Gym

Weekend action lists Thornton Academy vs Edward Little at Buxton High School gym tonight at 6 50 PM. Speed skating races set for Sunday afternoon at Westbrook Skating Rink with Biddeford entries at 2 30 PM.

Thornton Academy Edward Little Buxton High School Westbrook Skating Rink Biddeford

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