Top 10 College Hoops Eyes Week of Big Tests
Kentucky Cincinnati and Ohio State lead a busy week as the top 10 teams resume play. Ohio State meets Purdue while Kentucky faces Georgia Tech and Florida. Cincinnati tackles Drake and North Texas with Houston on Thursday. Kansas State and USC also have single games.
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Skowron Signs New Yankee Contract
The Moose seals a new contract with the New York Yankees. Bill Skowron, renowned for power hitting and a history of back trouble, becomes the ninth member of the team's roster under the deal.
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Morse Cheverus Defeat Thornton And St Louis
Morse and Cheverus won decisive Maine high school games at Biddeford and Portland Expo. Morse edged Thornton 32 to 17 in a defensive battle as Cheverus defeated St Louis 50 to 42 after rally by Biddeford’s gang. The wins boosted Morse to 11-1 and Cheverus led early season play.
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Crowds Witness Giroux Capture Biddeford Ice Title
Don Giroux of Biddeford won the York County ice championship at the PFTA rink on Pool Road. He led the 2:03 field in the senior men’s event, with Don Collard second and Jerry Fleurant third. The day featured multiple races, including Old Timers won by Rene Gobeil and junior events led by Wilfrid Boissoneault and John Cookson. A total of 78 entrants competed as officials and volunteers, with more events planned next Sunday at 2:30.
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Saco
Paul Lamontagne
Robert Hpide
Rachel Therrien
Pat Gobeil
Dianne Curro
Kenneth Janson
Nelson Boucher
Noreen Miller
Diane Bergeron
Carol Boissoneault
Barbara Legere
Ray Lajeunesse
Ray Giroux
Joseph Nersendon
Lionel Dairie
Western Maine Champ Nick Gillis Retains Title
Nick Gillis defeated Tony Kosky of Scarborough by 117 pins at 20th Century lanes to defend his Western Maine title. Gillis finished with 1,174 total to Kosky’s 1,082, securing his 33rd state title win in the event. Gillis will face Chris Anson next for the diadem.
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Pastime A Team Beats Fruitland In Close York County Tilt
The Pastime A team defeated Fruitland from Westbrook 1 756 to 1 744 at Pastime lanes in a tight match led by Al Huot 382 and Chick Chorozy 380 for Pastime while Jr Brassard 405 topped Fruitland. Pastime B dropped four points to Monument Square Portland, Harold Dee 328 leading Pastime. Joe Offaly 340 led winners.
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Joe Offaly
Two Players Named To Hall Of Fame
Roush criticizes slow voting as Bradenton hosts news of his Hall of Fame eligibility. The 16 year veteran, a .325 lifetime hitter who won Cincinnati batting titles in 1917 and 1919, reflects on delayed recognition and past training quirks.
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Close Competition In Saco Hoop Loop
Team 4 stretched its lead in the Saco Rec high school league with a 39 to 23 win over Team 2 as John Parola scored 10. Stetson led Team 2 with six. In the other game Team 3 beat Team 1 44 to 35, Lamontagne scoring 16 for the winners.
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Celtics Lose Four Straight Without Bill Russell
Boston’s defending champions suffer a four game skid without Bill Russell due to a foot injury. Red Auerbach notes height disadvantage as Wilt Chamberlain fuels Philadelphia 133 129 overtime win. Other scores include Cincinnati 139 Syracuse 131 and St. Louis 110 Detroit 97. Los Angeles 124 Chicago 109.
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Deacon Bill McKechnie and Cincinnati Baseball Legacy
Pro baseball batter and thrower McKechnie starred as a center fielder who played shallow right behind second base and used a 48 ounce bat. He managed in the majors, led Pittsburgh to a 1925 pennant, and coached after managing Cincinnati through 1946 and beyond with Lou Boudreau and in Boston.
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Pombers Take Week Lead in County Bowling Beat Big 20
The 20th Century Bombers moved into sole first place in the York Cumberland County Men's league by sweeping five points from the Big 20 in Scarborough 1679 to 1644. Don Caucier led with 372, followed by Don Gendron 349 and Nick Gillis 340 as Scarborough fell short. Foss Metal rebounded to sweep Holy Name of Portland in a Pony league clash, led by Porky Frechette's 314 and a 1466 total versus 1371.
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Fights Last Night New York Card Highlights
Luis Rodriguez of Cuba defeated Federico Thompson of Argentina by a ten round decision in New York City. Rodriguez fought at 154 3 4 pounds while Thompson weighed 150 1 2, in a competitive bout.
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Girls Basketball At Saco Recreation Center Schedule Change
The Saco Recreation News notes Tuesday games at the Young School and reports better turnout last week. Director Lamontagne says games and practices will alternate Mondays and Tuesdays as a league forms. Teen Night rehearsals start Sunday at 2 pm at the Saco Rec center.
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New Leaders Emerge in Both ABL Divisions
San Francisco takes Western Division lead after a weekend sweep of Kansas City. The Saints win 106-104 Sunday and 106-102 Friday to move two games ahead, with Ken Sears 33 points and Jim Francis 13 straight in the decisive stretch. Pittsburgh climbs to Eastern Division topper after sweeping Chicago and Chicago's first place tie is broken as the Rens defeat the Majors 103-87. Tony Jackson adds 29 points in Sunday's win.
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Toronto Drops Ground in NHL After Weekend Setback
The Maple Leafs earned three of four points but slipped in the standings to chase first place Montreal. Montreal beat Boston 5-1 and New York 5-1, while Toronto tied Detroit 2-2. New York suffered its 10th straight loss. Vic Stasiuk of Detroit broke his right knee ligaments and will miss time.
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Thornton Faces Crucial Games in Western Maine II Race
St Louis high faces two key games as Thornton seeks a return duel with the Eagles and then hosts perennial foe South Portland at the Saco Armory. Biddeford high aims to seal a spot with Friday’s home clash against Train Academy, while intra county schedule features St Ignatius Pennell Institute Kennebunk Sanford Traip York and other matchups shaping the tourney landscape.
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