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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1962

Page

6

New England Ski Scene Shines Despite Heavy Weekend Snow

Heavy back-to-back storms blanket Vermont New Hampshire and Maine with fresh powder as Sugarloaf Stowe and Wildcat report deep bases. Organizers plan USEASA New England championships at Sugarloaf while Stowe hosts a Michael’s College Invitational and Widener Giant Slalom at Waterville Valley. Ski hills prepare for crowds with parking lots shuttle routes and lift maintenance as Belknap Mountain adds a two acre lot and skid operations clear jammed runs.

Boston New England Vermont New Hampshire Maine Kingfield Stowe, Vt Wildcat Mountain Pinkham Notch Sugarloaf Mountain Useasa Tate Road Malcolm McLane Concord N.H Belknap Mountain Gilford St. Michael's Tecumseh Trail Waterville Valley Mt. Cranmore North Conway Black Mountain Jackson

Pro Basketball Playoff Pairs Hit Eastern and Western Semis

The Associated Press reports on NBA playoff Friday games as Syracuse faces Philadelphia in the Eastern Division semi final first to five, and Cincinnati visits Detroit in the Western semi final first game with Detroit hosting Saturday. ABL results include Cleveland 116 over Kansas City 101 and New York 103 over Pittsburgh 101. San Francisco hosts Kansas City in a Friday tilt, while Hawaii faces Cleveland and a Miami bout features Sammy Burgess edging Joe Merchison in Jacksonville.

Associated Press Syracuse Philadelphia Cincinnati Detroit Cleveland Kansas City New York Pittsburgh San Francisco Hawaii

Winning Streak By The Associated Press

The New York Yankees extended their winning streak to four with an 8-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in Fort Lauderdale Florida. Mickey Mantle opened with a three run homer as Bud Daley Rollie Sheldon and Marshall Bridges held six hits. The White Sox followed with a 4-3 win over the Detroit Tigers in 10 innings at Sarasota. Other results: Boston over San Francisco 7-4 in 11. Washington 9-4 over the Dodgers. Kansas City 7-3 over Minnesota. Cubs 7-3 over Angels. Houston 4-2 over Cleveland. Mets-Pirates and Phillies-Milwaukee games canceled by rain.

Associated Press New York Yankees Cincinnati Mickey Mantle Yanks Reds Fort Lauderdale Fla Yankees Bud Daley Rollie Sheldon Boston San Francisco Phoenix Washington Los Angeles Dodgers Pompano Beach Kansas City Minnesota West "Alm Beach Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Angels Mesa Houston Cleveland Apache Junction New York Mets Pittsburgh Milwaukee Baltimore St. Louis al Smith White Sox Joe Cunningham Larry Wieck Bob Tillman Red Sox Giants Dick Holden Wild Ed Bressoud Senators Dale Long Joe Hicks Dodgers Bob Wild Ken Hubbs Angels Colts Indians

Week End Skiing At Round Top Near West Buxton

Woody Davis reports Spring skiing at Round Top ski tow in West Buxton with 14 inches of snow after Tuesday's storm, though some has settled. The tow will operate Saturday and Sunday.

Woody Davis West Buxton Davis

Philadelphia-Dick Turner Edges Barnes In Bout

Philadelphia fighter Dick Turner, 147, outpointed Gayogy Barnes, 155, of Valley Stream, New York, in a brisk boxing match. Turner secured the decision after eight rounds, earning a narrow but clear victory.

Associated Press Philadelphia Dick Turner Gayogy Barnes Valley Stream N.Y

Ed Bressoud Thriving After Boston Trade Triumph

SCOTTSDALE Ariz AP Shortstop Eddie Bressoud is upbeat about his move to Boston from San Francisco. He drove in the deciding run as the Red Sox rallied to beat his old teammates 7 6 in 11 innings. Bressoud, 30, said switching teams can refresh a career and change outlooks. He helped spark a ninth inning rally with a double by Lu Clinton and a Pumpsie Green single, then a Run nels walk and Bressoud single set up Bob Tillman’s three run homer.

Scottsdale, Ariz Eddie Bressoud Red Sox Bressoud Boston San Francisco Giant Giants Houston Colts Sox Don Buddin Billy Herman Bressaud Frisco Paul Colacecchi Russ Nixon Keen Lu Clinton Pumpsie Green Larry Wieck Pete Runnels Bob Tillman Orlando Fla Earl Battey Los Angeles Minnesota Earl Earl Sr Battey Chicago White Sox UCLA Colorado Springs White Sox Washington

Bruins Stun Red Wings in Key Playoff Bite

The Boston Bruins, long at the bottom, shocked Detroit 4 to with a late surge that dashed the Red Wings’ playoff hopes. Detroit sits two points behind fourth place New York as the two teams chase the final berth with four games left. Montreal beat Chicago 6 5 to stay five games from clinching the regular season title, leading Toronto by seven points with two wins or two Toronto losses needed for the crown.

Associated Press Boston Bruins Bruins Detroit Red Wings Wings New York Montreal Chicago Canadiens Toronto

NCAA Finals Start With Regional Showdowns Across Four Sites

The NCAA tournament opens with four regional doubleheaders, narrowing eight teams to four for the national semifinals and final in Louisville. Key matchups include Kentucky vs Butler and Ohio State vs Western Kentucky in the Mideast. Cincinnati and Ohio State loom as contenders, with Bobby Lucas and Cotton Nash among the stars.

Associated Press Louisville College Park Wake Forest St. Josephs Villanova NYU Iowa City Manhattan Cincinnati Ohio State Buckeyes Jerry Lucas Bearcats Western Kentucky Creighton Kentucky Evansville Ind Wittenberg Mt. St. Mary’s Westminster Prairie View Tex Kansas City Orange Calif State Arizon State College Western Illinois Carson Newman Southeastern Oklahoma Ferris Southern Illinois Nebraska Wesleyan Sacramento State

Don Saucier To Defend Bowling Crown Saturday

Twin City bowling champion Don Saucier defends his title in a 20th Century lanes duel against Al Guillereault scheduled for 5 30 p m Saturday. Saucier leads by 20 pins after the first half with a 1207 set to Guillereault 1187. Both boast strong form and aim to surpass 1150 in the decisive match.

Twin City Don Saucier al Guillereault Saucier Guillereault al Huot Leo Lancourt Nashua N. H Joe Lachance Ray Ouellette Jerry Forcier

Patterson and Liston to Sign for Title Fight Today

Heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson and challenger Sonny Liston are slated to sign for a title fight today at a midtown New York hotel. The date and venue remain undisclosed, but the bout is expected in New York in late June or early July with gate rights potentially pushing total earnings well above three million dollars. Patterson would receive about 55 percent and Liston about 22 percent, and a return bout clause is included if Liston wins.

New York Floyd Patterson Sonny Liston Patterson Philadelphia Liston

Chamberlain Sets NBA All Time Scoring Mark Record

Wilt Chamberlain was officially credited by the NBA with 4,029 points, becoming the first player to reach 4,000. He also set marks for most field goals attempted and made, most free throws attempted and made, most minutes, and most 50 point games, while Walt Bellamy led rookies with 2,495 points and a .513 field goal percentage. Oscar Robertson finished third with 2,432 points.

New York National Basketball Association Wilt Chamberlain Philadelphia NBA Walt Bellamy Chicago Packers Chamberlain Cincinnati Oscar Robertson

Seniors Win Hoop Tourney At St. Joseph

The Senior class clinched the championship by defeating the Juniors 39 to 30 while the Sophomores rolled past the Freshmen 47 to 27. Pauline Poirier led the seniors with 9 floor goals and 7 four goal totals, and Pauline Ruel led the losers with 14 points. Sophomores dominated the rebound and had 10-point performances from Viviane Marcotte and Joyce St Amand.

St. Joseph's Pauline Poirer Attec Poin St. Joseph's Hall Vivian Marcotte Joyce St. Amand Pat Beaulieu P. Poirier Ruel Addorio Gendron Audie Hevey Poirier Nadeau Audie Addorio Gendron Ruel Boudreau Boissonneault Paradis Murphy Paradis Loranger Suniors Simard Harris Laliberte Dion Pete Perrin Sandy Binette Lebrun Boucher J St. Amand Belanger S. St. Amand Beaulieu Poirier Pomerleau I Tc Iindvesse Pepin Visa Inises Rg Gauvin Sophs — Binette Marcotte Petrin Langevin Tremblay Roy St. Ours Frosh—Couture Lambert Desrosiers Labbe Lafargue Lavoie Sophs—Lebrun S. St. Amand Marcotte Binette J. St. Amand M. Poirier Frosh Boucher Beaulieu

Hockey Scores and Upcoming NHL Matches

Boston defeats Detroit 4 to 0 and Montreal tops Chicago 6 to 5 in hockey action. No games Friday. Saturday schedule features New York at Montreal and Chicago at Toronto. The Philadelphia heavyweight is ranked No 1 challenger by the NBA and Ring Magazine.

Associated Press Boston Detroit Montreal Chicago New York Toronto National Boxing Association Ring Magazine

Referee Duo Perrin and Demers Tempo 48s On Page 7

On Page 7 the sports section notes referees Pete Perrin and Ray Demers officiating with 48 second timings in the event details. Their officiating marks accompany the game activity and timing notes.

FO Vinevciccess Boiece Pete Perrin Ray Demers

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