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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1961

Page

5

Buckeyes Open Defense Of NCAA Hoop Crown

Ohio State, aiming to go unbeaten for the season, opens its title defense in the NCAA tourney versus Louisville in Louisville Kentucky as part of a night of second round games. Also in action are Cincinnati against Texas Tech and Kansas State versus Houston with regional finals set for Saturday.

Ohio State Buckeyes North Carolina Fred Taylor Louisville Bucks Charlotte Lawrence Kan Portland Ore Cincinnati Kansas State Texas Tech K-State Houston St. Bonaventure Wake Forest Southern California Associated Press Arizona State Univ Kansas City Evansville

Pairiros Announced For Catholic Play

Eastern States Catholic Schoolboy Basketball Tournament pairings for March 23-25 revealed. First round matches include De La Salle Academy Newport versus St Peter's Prep Jersey City. Trenton Catholic faces St Peter's Staten Island. Archbishop Molloy faces Bergen Catholic. All Hallows Institute meets St Mary’s Menasha.

Newport R. I de LaSalle Academy R. L St. Peter's Prep Jersey City N. J Trenton Catholic St Peter's Staten Island N. Y Archbishop Molloy Jamaica Bergen Catholic Oradel N, Ae All Hallows Institute New York St. Mary’s Menasha Vis

Sophomores Claim Class Basketball Title At St Louis

Sophomores defeated the Freshmen 67 to 48 to win the class championship before a packed crowd at St Joseph hall in St Louis. Ted Caouette led the Freshmen with 16 points while B Cote had 20 and R Demers 18 for the winners as Charlie Baillargeon added key late baskets. Junior beat Senior 45 to 43 in the opening game as Dave Blais and Roger Sevigny each scored eight for the Juniors and R Fontaine led the Seniors with 10. Arrangements were made for a forthcoming championship Sophomores vs Faculty game with date to be announced.

St. Louis High School St. Joseph Hall Ted Caouette B. Cote R. Demers Charlie Baillargeon Dave Blais Roger ‘Sevigny R. Fontaine Ibe R. Bi Vibe Rodd D. Dutremble C. Baillargeon N. Lajeunesse B. Dodge D. Fecteau Hebert M. Morin Beco M. Trottier Berthiaume Ataee Tocoie Et Erbeesies M. Morel Ri Kebee Gendron IR. Dubé Nicsere le. Bourgault D. Lessard Mercier

Basilio Ready to Train Hard for Pender Title Fight

Basilio and Pender prepare for their April 22 title bout at Boston Garden. Basilio reports heavy work and aims to spar about a hundred rounds after a win over Don Jordan. Pender sticks to light sessions and plans limited sparring for his third defense.

Boston Paul Pender Carmen Basilio Boston Garden Basilio Sam Silverman Jordan Onion Farmer Upstate New York Don Jordan Pender Brookline Massachusetts New York Europe

Ski Conditions Across New England and Nearby Areas

Ski reports list conditions from New Hampshire to Vermont and Maine with many resorts rated good to excellent. notable entries include Killington and Mt. Mansfield at excellent, Sunday River and Sugarloaf at excellent, and Round Top reporting fresh snow. NBA playoff context mentions Lakers Hawks and Pistons potential matchups with game dates and TV plans.

Sunday River Pleasant Abram Chisholm Park Vermont Hogback Burke Mt Dutch Hill Magic Okemo Big Bromley Snow Valley Jay Peak Pico Peak Killington Basin Mt. Mansfield Mad River Sugarbush Valley Mt. Snow Carinthia Burrington Hill Mt. Ascutney Mt. Tom Round Top West Buxton

Oilers Tune Up For Tourney By Tipping Sanford

Biddeford based Oilers of The Boy and Perreault tuned up for the New Hampshire tournament by defeating Sanford Plastics 58 to 48. Billy Gagne led with 20 points, Jim O Leary added 14, while Norbert of Sanford scored 17 for the Plastics. The AP reports the soft schedule shows Montreal, Boston, Toronto results and upcoming Detroit and New York games.

Perreault Oilers Biddeford New Hampshire Sanford Plastics Company Sanford Billy Gagne Oilers Jim O'Leary Gagne Norbert of Associated Press Montreal Toronto Chicago Boston Detroit New York Chicero

Pistons Near Elimination as Lakers Lead Series

DETROIT AP Elgin Baylor threatens to end the Pistons season as the Lakers push a 3-0 lead in a best of five. Baylor scored 40 and 49 in the two straight Lakers wins, while Syracuse Nationals took a 2-0 series edge over the Philadelphia Warriors with a 115-114 victory.

Detroit Elgin Baylor Los Angeles Lakers Detroit Pistons National Basketball Association Lakers Pistons Los Angeles Philadelphia Warriors Syracuse Nationals Nats Warriors

Cheverus Leads New England semifinal Showdown

Cheverus High of Maine faces Hartford Public in the first semifinal of the 36th New England Scholastic Basketball tournament at Boston Garden. Wilbur Cross of New Haven battles Hope High of Providence in the night’s second semifinal as the six-state crown looms.

Boston Maine Rhode Island Connecticut New England Boston Garden Cheverus High Hartford Public Runnnerup Wilbur Cross New Haven

Old Pros Defy Youth Upset Sparks Saco Girls Circuit

Veteran players led by Sandra O Binette sparked a 44 42 upset as Team 1 defeated Team 4 in Saco Girls Recreation League action. Ann Pullen led the losers with 21 points. Madeline Bolduc top scored for Team 3 in a 27 22 win over Team 2. Director Harvey LaMontagne Jr said games will be on Wednesday evenings for the rest of the season.

Team Saco Recreation Team 1 Sandra O'Binette Team 3 Team 2 Harvey LaMontagne, Jr Ann Pullen Madeline Bolduc Warren Spahn Sam Jones Robin Roberts Spahn Jones Roberts Milwaukee Braves Washington Senators

Lavagetto Sees Improvement In Team

In Orlando, Cookie Lavagetto forecasts a strong season for the Washington Senators now based in Minnesota. He aims to finish in the first division, predicts 81 wins, cites improved power and defense, notes pitching as the key hurdle, and leans on young arms with Camilo Pascual and Pete Ramos as sure starters.

Orlando Fla Cookie Lavagetto Washington Senators Minnesota Camilo Pascual Harman Killebrew Cookie Lavagetto Jim Lemlon Bob Allison Karl Battey Killebrew Lenny Jim Kaat John Kralick Ralph Lumenti Charleston Don Lee Chuck Stubbs Ray Moore

Williams Falls to Wittenberg in NCAA quarterfinals

Williams, named best small college in the East, was edged by Wittenberg 64 to 51 in Evansville. George Fisher sparked the Tigers with 24 points as Williams saw its 11-game win streak end. Bob Mahland led Williams with 13. Williams finished 22-3 after the regional run.

Evansville Ind Williams Wittenberg Ephs Eastern College Athletic Conference Ig. Anemese George Fisher Springfield Ohio Tigers Fisher Jay Johnston Midwest Bob Mahland Steve Weinstock Army Massachusetts Brandeis Adelphia Hofstra

Syracuse Clinches Narrow 115 114 Victory Over Philadelphia

Syracuse edged Philadelphia 115 to 114 to take a 2-0 lead in their best-of-five series. Other playoff pairings include Los Angeles at Detroit with the series tied 0-0 and potential noon games if necessary, followed by Philadelphia at Syracuse and Detroit at Los Angeles if needed.

Kansas City Baltimore Pittsburgh Milwaukee Minnesota Cincinnati Detroit St. Louis Cleveland Los Angeles Angels Los Angeles Dodgers New York Spahn Mil Los Angeles Syracuse Philadelphia Philadelpia

Homemaker of the Year named from Ellsworth High School

Kaye Alice Reed of Ellsworth High School has been named Maine's Homemaker of the Year in the annual program. The award honors outstanding service in home economics and community stewardship within the state.

Ellsworth Kaye Alice Reed Ellsworth High School Maine

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