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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1975
Page
6
In a dramatic game at Old Orchard Beach the undefeated Fryeburg fell in two overtimes to a determined Old Orchard Beach squad. The contest featured late rallies and clutch plays by key players on both sides.
Old Orchard Beach edged Fryeburg 46-44 in double overtime at McSweeney Memorial Gym after a public hearing morale disruption. Tracy Servadio sank a late free throw and the home crowd clashed as the game ended with tension in the stands and the officials calling the contest.
Biddeford High School upset Deering 59 to 56 at Tiger Gym as the Tigers used free throws to seize a crucial Big Eight Conference win. The crowded schedule lists numerous scores from other games across the region.
Kennebunk High controlled Wells High from the start, building a 10 point first period lead and finishing 73 to 43 behind Scott Higgins 15 points and Tim Heffernan 12. Wells top scorer Brian Allen had 14 as Wells JV won 56 44 earlier.
A benefit game between Biddeford and Saco police departments is slated Sunday at Linnell Gym Thornton Academy Saco with Biddeford High School B Club and Thornton Academy T Club in the feature. Preliminary at 6 15 p m and main event at 8 p m. Biddeford after a 69 65 win over Deering boosts their season to 4 7 while Deering drops to 5 6.
Deering High School football coach Hank Richards resigns citing lack of cooperation from administration and athletic director Gordon Pendleton. Richards, on staff since 1962 and head coach for eight years, speaks of wanting to coach elsewhere. His 1972 team won the Southern Division Class A crown and his record at Deering stands 31-49-1.
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