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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1960

Page

7

Robertson Nears Hoop Record as Bearcats Face Citadel

Cincinnati’s Oscar Robertson seeks to match the three year college scoring record set by Frank Selvy at 2,538 points. The Bearcats host Citadel with a 10 4 mark and six game win streak on home court. Toledo St Johns NY and Memphis State won key games as Memphis State shot 46 percent and out rebounded Alabama 43 15 in a 63 37 victory.

Cincinnati Oscar Robertson Furman Frank Selvy Oscar Selvy Citadel Bearcats Big O Robertson Toledo St. Johns Memphis State T. A Iodo Virginia St. Johns Marquette Milwaukee Tony Jackson Willie Hall Crimson Alabama

Fullmer Brothers Face Victory Rise After Akins Win

Gene Fullmer says his younger brother Don could challenge for the title after Don Fullmer’s 10 round decision over Virgil Akins in St Louis. Don, 20, fought hard, scoring points from the ropes while Akins surged late. judges had Fullmer leading 50-44, 48-47, and 45-44 as Don improved to 17-? in pro boxing and hinted at a rapid rise toward a title shot.

ST. Louis Gene Fullmer Don Virgil Akins Don Fullmer Akins Fullmer Fts Virgil Fred Connell Fuller Howard Less Jim Parker Big Brother Gene

Eagles Tigers Return Duel Stirs Local Interest

Tonight the Eagles of St. Louis face the Tigers of Biddeford in a key York County L league clash at the BHS gym. Earlier this season Biddeford pushed St. Louis to a 61 58 overtime finish. the Tigers seek their first win and a shot at snapping their streak against the old city rivals. A 6 30 junior varsity game precedes at 8.

Eagles of St. Louis Tigers Biddeford High BHS Eagles Thornton Academy Train Academy Kittery York County

Basketball Scores and Schedule From The Associated Press

Thursday results show no NBA games. Friday schedule lists Cincinnati vs New York and Boston vs Philadelphia with pairings in Philadelphia and Minneapolis. Saturday features Philadelphia at New York and Cincinnati at Boston among others. Jimmy Archer outpointed Bernie Raines at Sunnyside Garden in New York 149 to 148 in a noted match.

National Basketball Assn THE Associated Press Cincinnati New York Philadelphia Boston Syracuse Minneapolis Detroit St. Louis Providence Jimmy Archer Bernie Raines

New Signs At York County Courthouse Describe Offices and Rooms

York County Courthouse in Al red features new signs designating offices and conference rooms on both floors. Clerk of Court Ralph H. Ross led the project, with brass and wood signs listing rooms from Grand Jury to Registry of Deeds and County Commissioners Court. A coffee shop opens during court sessions in the basement kitchen used by the Civil Defense group.

York County Alred Ralph H. Ross Sheriff's Office Grand Jury Registry of Deeds State Parole and Probation Phyllis F. Deschambeault Register of Deeds Registry of Probate York County Public Health and York County Civil Defense Organization

Scarborough Men Injured On Turnpike

Two Scarborough men Revlos Charles and Richard Downs were hospitalized at Saco hospital after their 1954 car slammed into guard rails near the Flag Pond overpass on the Maine Turnpike in Saco. Charles was traveling south when the crash occurred. State Trooper David W. Knight investigated the accident.

Scarborough Saco Flag Pond Maine Revlos Charles Richard ‘Downs Saco Hospital Charles David W. Knight

Third Annual Victory Ball Held for Mayor Deschambault

The third annual Victory ball honoring Mayor Clement H. Deschambault will be at St John hall on Jefferson Street Saturday evening. Sponsored by the Democratic Social Club of Biddeford it invites the public. Tickets from club members or at the car. music by Mike Drapeau's orchestra.

Clement H. Deschambault St. John Hall Jefferson Street Democratic Social Club of Biddeford Mike Drapeau

Others Added To Saco MOD Workers

Mrs. Patrick Lunetta, co-Chair man of the Saco Mothers March, announced an additional list of volunteer workers who assisted in last night's drive. The names include Mrs. Laurette McAlevey, Mrs. Marjorie Pendleton, Mrs. T Papleacos, Mrs. Winnifred Nicholas, Mrs. Annabelle Pendleton, Mrs. Robert Hunt, Mrs. Raymond Carter, Mrs. Harry P. Garland, Mrs. Gilbert Harrison, Mrs. Charles Cote, Mrs. James Neithercut, Mrs. Charles Nannery, Mrs. Richard Grant, Mrs. Ralph Roberge, Mrs. Regina Martin, Mrs. Marjorie Parola, Miss Elizabeth Steinke, Miss Nancy Grace, Miss Jessie Watson, Mrs. Florence Gary, Bruce Nunan, Ronnie Boutet, Linwood Boutet and Patrick Lunetta.

Patrick Lunetta Saco Mothers March Laurette McAlevey Marjorie Pendleton T. Papleacos Winnifred Nicholas Annabelle Pendleton Robert Hunt Raymond Carter Harry P. Garland Gilbert Harrison Charles Cote James Neithercut Charles Nannery

Fights Last Night Upset in Global Boxing Tangles

In St Louis and Los Angeles bouts last night Virgil Akins lost on points to St Louis fighter while Don Fullmer edged his opponent. Joey Parks outpointed Ernesto Figueroa in a separate card ending in a clash that halted early due to a severe eye cut on Figueroa. Aconcagua in Argentina is the highest peak at 22834 feet.

Associated Press St. Louis Don Fullmer West Jordan Utah Virgil Akins Los Angeles Joey Parks Omaha Ernesto Figueroa Mexico Figueroa

Spokane roster adds Warwick MVP center fielder

Carl Warwick of Victoria, named most valuable player in the Texas League for 1959, joins the Spokane roster as center field. R. Janelle posts high game 76 and Ro Petit high series 165 in bowling notes.

R. Janelle Ro. Petit Carl Warwick Victoria Spokane

Four Los Alamos workers exposed to plutonium incident

Four men at Los Alamos National Laboratory were exposed to nuclear radiation on January 15 after a large jug containing 38 grams of plutonium in nitric acid broke. A spokesman said they were unharmed and back at work, noting the amount could contaminate the room and that the men were at a safe distance.

Los Alamos, N. M

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