Sugar Ray Robinson Set Against NBA Title Bout
Sugar Ray Robinson, 40, arrives in Boston vowing not to fight Gene Fullmer and denouncing the NBA in a bitter feud. He says the NBA still owes him 514000 from Basilio, refused to declare a prediction, and prepares for a televised rematch with Paul Pender after two years out.
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Suger Ray
Boston
Sugar Ray Robinson
Gene Fullmer
Fullmer
NBA
Sugarman
Esterday
Sugar
National Boxing Ass
Jim Norris
IBC
Carmen Basilio
New York
Massachusetts
California
Robinson
Massachusets
Paul Pender
Brookline
Mass
NBC
Boston Garden
Gorham Pace Feature Draws Eight Drivers at Gorham Raceway
Area drivers converge for the $500 Gorham Pace headlined by George Buddy Reed and Ralph Fenno. Reed steers Jet Liner while Fenno handles Popsicle, with Lewiston wins noted. crowd expects strong showings from Ken Russell, Marion Robinson, Jovis Gerry, Merle Hodgkins, and others as Pic-Six betting adds to the night’s excitement.
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Gorham
Gorham Raceway
George Buddy Reed
New England
Ralph Fenno
Reed
Fenno
Popsicle
Lewiston
Jovis Gerry
Old Orchard
My Ensign
Merle Hodgkins
Greene
Ken Russell
New Gloucester
Yankee Fire Pacer
Waldoboro
Maryland Flash
Marion Robinson
Norman
Art Smith
Saco
Paul
Russ Smith
Auburn
Tom Riley
I'm Lucky
B. Smith
Dickie Town
K. Russell
Nancy I. G. Nelson
Aston Lydia
H. Robinson
Polly Abbott
E. Johnston
Miss Thanksgiving
P. Read
Babe Attorney
D. Richards
Revonah Can
G. Carter, Sr
Lady Pug
R. Fenno
Colby Eden
L. Berry
B. Happy
E. Learned
Sita Abbott
R. McCaleb
Success Scot
H. Sanborn
Bay State Art
J. Hanson
Betty Ann
Rusty Max Worthy
M. Hodgkins, Jr
Shangri la Ronnie
J. Gerry
Scott's Dream
L. Buckley
Addie Brook
A. Smith
Danny Venture
F. Inman
Nettie Rosecroft
R. Gartley
Astrawyn
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Stinky
A. Langille, Jr
Gunga Din
H. Ralph
Idlemore
G. Nelson
King Rosecroft
B. Bramble
Pride Up
L. Bubier
Haynes Up
C. Bishop
Big Cannon
G. Reed
Zeb Trabue
Lord Windsor
J. McKenney
Kit Hanover
S. Hamilton
Beach Head
N. Bosley
Tippy Fingo
M. Robinson
Early Hill
G. Carter, Jr
Hal's Gal
F. Harmon
Hot Patch
Nip Abbe
G. Carter
Torrid Waters
A. Langille
Prince Gallon
W. Hazen
Watchim
Julie
Indian Feather
Hap Hanover
F. Roullard
Sir Charles Moraka
J. Han
Shadydale Song
March Hal
Gay Life
Port of Cali
R. Smith
Odgkins, Jr
J. Gerry If. Norman
Maine Bowlers Make Title Bids
The 11th annual Worlds Candlepin championships in Agawam Massachusetts saw Joe Cwalina of Lynn repeat as men's singles champion with 1133. Jack Larsen of Gloucester and Ben Grennan of Manchester placed second and third. Maine bowler accolades included Chris Anton of Biddeford as outstanding Maine bowler with 1062 and Stasia Czernicki of Webster Massachusetts taking runner up in the ladies event with 1005. The Manchester New Hampshire ladies team won the doubles and Maine will host the 1961 Worlds Championships next June.
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The
Association of Maine
Mass
In. H
Vermont
Canada
Agawam
Joe Cwalina
Lynn
Jack Larsen
Gloucester
Ben Grennan
Manchester
N. H
Chris Anton
Biddeford
Maine
Babe Renand
Lewiston
St. Clair
Portland
Floyd Beckwith
South Portland
al Huot
Jean Monahan
Boston
Stasia Czernicki
Webster
Dot Cleveland
Eleanor Patten
Ellsworth
Doris Gillis
Dot van Derveer
Scarborough
Rose Cencak
Pittsfield
Joe Cwalind
Greenwood
Beckwith
Anton
Gillis
Dunlap Lodge Holds Master Mason Degree at Biddeford Hall
Dunlap Lodge F and M conducted the Master Mason degree during a meeting at Biddeford Masonic hall. Gordon Smith, worshipful master, led the proceedings. The group voted to skip July and August meetings, with the next session set for September 5. Refreshments followed, chaired by Thomas Ha e y.
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Dunlap Lodge
F. and . M
Biddeford Masonic Hall
Gordon Smith
Thomas Haey
Officers Elected By Beach Band Club
Election of officers for the 1960 61 school year was held at the Old Orchard Beach band meeting. New officers are Reginald Desjardins president Sandra Lombard vice president Penelope Warren secretary treasurer Carol Cook librarian Richard Fenderson and Leland Quimby buglers Paul Mazzacene and Scott Verrill stage managers
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Old Orchard Beach
Reginald Desjardins
Sandra Lombard
Penelope Warren
Carol Cook
Richard Fenderson
Leland Quimby
Paul Mazzacene
Scott Verrill
Butler's Links Eagles In Two Big Innings
Butler's beat the Eagles 7 to 4 at Waterhouse field after two decisive innings the third and fifth. Beaulieu led Butler's with two doubles and two runs while Bou cher allowed nine walks and struck out nine for the Eagles. Batteries: Landry Rouselle Bolduc Thibeault.
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Biddeford
Waterhouse Field
Butler
Eagles
Boucher
Fanning
Beaulieu
Landry
Rouselle
Bolduc
Thibeault
Rotary Nips Journal In Pitchers Duel
Rotary edged the Journal 2-1 in a West Biddeford Little League game at Memorial Field. Dube struck out 12 and allowed three hits with no walks, while Morin of the Journal yielded three hits and five walks. Rotary scored in the first inning, the Journal tied it in the fifth, then Rotary won in the sixth on two walks, a throwing error, and Gillis’ single. Beaudoin homered for the Journal, his second in consecutive games.
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Rotary
Journal
West Biddeford
Memorial Field
Dube
Morin
Gillis
Rotary the Win. the Journal
Beaudoin
Associated Press
Baltimore
Orioles
Jim Gentile
Gentile
Bird
Brooklyn
Chuck Estrada
Washington
Cleveland
St. Louis
Philadelphia Phillies
Larry Jackson
Estrada
Maris
White Sox
Yankees
Whitey Ford
Luis Aparicio
Gil McDougald
Snorm Lollar
Gerry Staley
Billy Pierce
Roger Maris
Dick Donovan
Cardinals
Cincinnati
Chris Short
Ken Boyer
Hal Smith
Curt Flood
Many Summer Jobs Open To Teen-Agers
Youths 16 or 17 may work in most nonhazardous jobs under the federal child labor law. Some occupations remain 18 and include elevator operator, truck driver, logger, or sawmill worker. Maine and federal rules may differ. employers should verify age with certificates from local schools and the state labor department for compliance.
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Leo A. Gleason
New England
U.S. Labor Department
Gleason
Secretary of Labor
Maine
Oliver Street
Boston
Stee Labor Department
Augusta
Fights Last Night by the Associated Press
New Orleans Freddie Little outpointed Charley Cotton in Toledo. Carl Olson outpointed Mike Holt in South Africa. Paul Jorgensen stopped Gallito Reyes in Monte rey.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Freddie Little
Bogalusa
Charley Cotton
Toledo
Ohio
Johannesburg
South Africa
Carl
Bobo) Olson
San Francisco
Mike Holt
Lake Charles
Paul Jorgensen
Port Arthur
Tex
Gallito Reyes
Monterey
Mexico
Piersall Objects To Fans Pitching At Indians Outfielder
Boston host Cleveland as Jim Piersall criticizes fans for pelting him with staples oranges golf balls and flashlight batteries while defending his right to play. He recalls a recent taunting by Detroit catcher Bob Wilson and says he would not seek AL protection. The incident followed a tense double header in Cleveland and led to his departure in the seventh.
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Boston
Cleveland Indians
Jim Piersall
Piersall
Red Sox
American League
Indians
Detroit
Bob Wilson
Cleveland
Jimmie Dkes
Dkes
Wilson
Pete Burnside
Burnside
John
Golfers Shoot For Spots In National Open Meet
A.P. report details 328 golfers across nine centers vying for 91 Open spots at Cherry Hills. 38 advanced Monday from Seattle to Memaroneck, with 21 exempt entrants joining the field. Names include Boros Mangrum Coe Burke Wall and numerous touring pros. Wednesday trials continue in nine cities as final qualifiers determine the August championship field.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Seattle
Denver
Cincinnati
Memaroneck
N. Y
Cherry Hills Country Club
Englewood
Colo
Julius Boros
Widh Lloyd Mangrum
Charlie Coe
Jack Burke
Art Wall, Jr
Lioneland
Jay Hebert
George Bayer
Doug Sanders
Bob Goalby
Phi Harney
al Besselink
Mason Rudolph
Bill Collins
Tom Neiporte
Don Fairfield
Gene Sarazen
Tony Manero
Winged Foot Golf Club
Mamaroneck
Sinazen
Manero
Skee Riegel
William Hyndman III
Philaddelphia
U. S
Walker Capace
Robert Jones III
Bobby
Don Essig II
Indianapolis
Don Bies
Robert Gardner
White Plains
Gordon Waldespuhl
Dayton
Ohio
Johnny Bulle
Phoenix
Ariz
San Francisco
Chicago
Detroit
Washington
Atlanta
St. Louis
Fort Worth
Rochester
VFW Auxiliary Forms Bowling Teams at Beach
The Old Orchard Beach VFW auxiliary met at the post home on Atlantic Avenue with President Statia Pelletier presiding. Arline Edwards elected trustee for three years. Two bowling teams of five with two alternates will be formed. Planning included a June 18 square dance and a June 20 banquet.
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Old Orchard Beach
VFW
Memorial Post
Post
Atlantic Avenue
Statia Pelletier
Georgia Remilliard
Doris Warner
Arline Edwards
Town Hall
Arline
Gladys Edwards
Rita Belair
Ruth Hamilton
Susanne Brousseau
Gloria Lemay
Saco Beach Little League Meeting Planned at Saco Park
Plans for opening of the Saco Old Orchard Beach Little League will be discussed at a meeting at the league park on the Saco Memorial field Wednesday night at 7. Atty. Phillip Graves urged parents of players and other interested adults to attend.
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Saco-Old Orchard Beach
Little League
Saco Memorial Field
Phillip Graves
Head Injury Serious For Pro Fighter Tommy Pacheco
New York AP reports pro lightweight Tommy Pacheco 20, born in Puerto Rico, suffered a severe head injury and was uninsured to live after a knockout by Benny Gordon in the St Nicholas Arena main bout. He underwent brain surgery at Roosevelt Hospital and remained in critical condition after the ten round bout concluded with Gordon’s stoppage.
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New York
Tommy Pacheco
St. Nicholas Arena
Pacheco
Roosevelt Hospital
Benny Gordon
Gordon
Harold Valan
Rones Pacheco
Red Jericho Sets Track Mark At Gorham Opener
Roy Gartley driving Red Jericho won the $1,000 feature at Gorham Raceway in 2:05.2, setting a fastest opening night mile as 3,200 fans watched. Cynthia Volo and Honest Chief led early. Red Jericho overtook them to win by a length, with Honest Chief second. Wagering reached $55,878. track records also noted for Martha Rosecroft at 2:08 under George Fitch.
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Gorham
Gorham Raceway
Roy Gartley
Red Jericho
Gartley
Cynthia Volo
Honest Chief
Direct Brewer
A. Call
B. J. Goodman
G. E. Johnson
Portsmouth
N. H
George Fitch
Volo H
George Reed
Ernest Gotham
Norwood
Mass
Ralph Fenno
LaTosca
A. A
Bi” Finlason
Bangor
Martha Rosecroft
Charles P. Atherton
South Windham
Casale To Start For Sox Against Indians At Fenway
Boston Red Sox prepare for a jam packed home stand at Fenway Park with pitcher Jerry Casale set to start against the Cleveland Indians led by Mudcat Grant. The Indians make their season debut at Fenway after rainouts. Ted Williams rejoined drills after leg injury and cold keeping him out, while Williams tips rookie Lu Clinton during practice as Boston aims to snap a slump and climb in the standings.
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Boston
Jerry Casale
Boston Red Sox
Casale
Jim
Mudcat
Cleveland
Chicago
Ted Williams
Williams
New York
Fenway Park
Lu Clinton
Haywood Sullivan
Ed Sadowski
Pumpsie Green
East End Triumph Over Le Voltigeur In 14-12 Softball Clash
Norman Moulton earned the win in relief for East End as they rallied from behind to beat Le Voltigeur 14-12 at Memorial Field. The game featured 26 runs on 14 hits with Moulton going 6 innings, allowing one run and four hits, and key hits from Genest and Moulton helping East End seize a 3-1 record heading into tonight’s showdown with Roy and Perreault against Le Voltigeur.
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Norman Moulton
East End
Biddeford
Memorial Field
le Voltigeur
Moulton
Voltigeur
East Enders
Roy and
Perreault
East End Club
Montpas
Corriveau
Nantes
Cyr
Maddox
Gauthier
Genest
B. Paquette
Gagnon
Maguire
B. LaJeunesse
R. Nolette
T. Paquette
TT. Paquette
Pelletier
la Jeunesse
Thornton Student Will Join US Navy
Paul K. Woodworth son of Mr and Mrs Kendrick Woodworth of 27 Pepperell Street Saco will be enlisted in the Navy June 21 and report to the U S Navy Recruit Training Center at Great Lakes Ill for nine weeks of boat training then return home on 14 days leave prior to further assignment This announcement was made by Harold Riddle DCI local Navy recruiter Woodworth attended local schools and will graduate from Thornton Academy
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Paul K. Woodworth
Kendrick Woodworth
Pepperell Street
Saco
Navy
U. S. Navy Recruit Training Center
Great Lakes
Ill
Harold Riddle
DCI
Woodworth
Thornton Academy
Biddeford Man Serves as Navy Writer at McMurdo Station
Jerome A. Eaton radioman third class USN, son of Fort Hill Biddeford residents, is serving on the editorial staff of the Penguin Wrapper at the Navy Air Facility McMurdo Sound Antarctica. He and his team provide the only contact with the outside world for personnel with Operation Deep Freeze during the six months of winter darkness.
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Naval Air Facility
McMurdo Sound
Antarctica
Jerome A. Eaton
Seaman
USN
Clayton A. Eaton
Fort Hill
Biddeford
Penguin
Eaton
Navy
Nasson College completes 48th commencement with two local grads
Area students celebrate Nasson College 41 graduates in the Memorial Student Activity Center. Beverly Beach resident Mrs. K Karl F. Sebesta received an Associate of Arts in secondary education after versatile campus activities. Biddeford’s Donald A. Waterhouse earned a Bachelor of Science in public relations, serving as editor and staff roles on yearbook and newspaper and active in sports and campus clubs.
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Nassan College
Women's Athletic Association
Glee Club
Biddeford
Donald A. Waterhouse
J. Carleton Waterhouse
Nassan
United Fund
Development Fund Drive
Varsiity Club
Ahepa District Elects John Maniatis Governor at Yankee Conference
NEWPORT Rhode Island AP John Maniatis of Pittsfield Massachusetts was chosen district governor at the Yankee district conference final session. Other officers named include Peter S Demos lieutenant governor Alexander Demessianos secretary Leon A Combis treasurer and Michael F Kavantis adviser. The conference voted to hold next year's convention in Samford Connecticut.
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Newport
John Maniatis
Pittsfield
Mass
Order of Ahepa
Samford
Conn
Peter S. Demos
Alexander Demessianos
Leon A. Combis
Norwalk
Michael F. Kavantis
Springfield
Woodworth Enlisted Under Buddy Program With Nadeau
Woodworth joined under the buddy program alongside Richard Nadeau of Saco, sharing enlistment with a fellow recruit.
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Woodworth
Richard Nadeau
Saco
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