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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1962

Page

5

McNeeley Stops Prout to Save Ring Career in Boston

In Boston on St Patrick’s Eve Tom McNeeley 199 of Arlington defeated Don Prout 192 on a unanimous 10 round decision. McNeeley’s victory came after recent losses and fights standings improved boxing at the arena while Joe DeNucci 164 of Newton was halted by Don Fullmer 163 of West Jordan Utah in a separate unanimous verdict ending his title shot hopes. The card drew 13,640 fans paying a gross 50,952 and net 43,090 as boxing got a big boost amid dwindling attendance in other major sports.

Boston Tom McNeeley Joe DeNucci MicNeeley Arlington Floyd Patterson Don Prout Prout Province Don Fullmer West Jordan DeNucci Newton Mass Boston Garden McNeeley

Thornton academy coach Pawlikowski to step down

The article announces Bill Pawlikowski will leave Thornton Academy to return to Pennsylvania, prompting speculation on a new coach. It favors Bobby Flynn, a TA staffer since September, to take over, noting his local roots, Lewiston ties, Maine background, and prior playing and coaching experience.

Bill Pawlikowski Thornton Academy Pennsylvania Bill John Q Saco Ocean Park Pine Tree Domain Bob Flynn Bobby Flynn Lewiston Lewiston High University of Maine U. of M Pawlikowski Brian Flynn Thornton Bellows Falls Jeff Griffith

Rockingham Park Names Racing Secretary Keller

Salem New Hampshire veteran harness racing figure Edwin T Keller of Salem has been named Racing Secretary and Publicity Director at Vermont’s first pari mutuel track in Pownal Lou Smith announced Keller a Hatfield Mass native with 36 years in the sport has served as racing secretary at Santa Anita Hollywood Park Bay Meadows Portland Meadows Bay State Raceway Old Orchard Beach Kite Track Vernon Downs Buffalo Raceway Laurel Ocean Downs Rosecroft Northville Downs Grand Circuit Lexington and Western Canada

Salem N.H Edwin T. Keller New England Vermont Pownal Lou Smith Taconic Racing and Breeding Association Keller Hatfield Mass Santa Anita Hollywood Park Bay Meadows California Portland Meadows Portland Ore Bay State Raceway Massachusetts Old Orchard Beach Maine Vernon Downs Buffalo Raceway New York State Maryland Rosecroft Laurel Baltimore Ocean Downs Northville Downs Michican Lexington Ky Canada

Saco Recreation Center Girls Bowling Teams Meet Schedule

Lists eight girls teams with captains and members then outlines pairwise matchups across March through May. Includes Team 1 Giants Paul Foran capt J P Fecteau and others, Team 2 Continentals Bob DesRosiers capt Benny Neault, etc. Details multiple weekly bowling pairings and dates with a final 68 score noted.

Cindy Warren Martha Olson Babs Warren Pat Westburg Jets Ann Dussault Nancy Gould Deloris Coffin Janice Sarafian Cool-Cats Carol Foran Diane Cote Jean Mondag Dot Piette Sandra Vose Sharon Lavesque Pat Durant Janice Roberts Continentals Bob Desrosiers Benny Neault Ray Dussault Tom Brady al Martin Blmvits Mike Winston Woody Yarborough John Morang Mike Cyr Terry Raciot Star's Kermit Lane Bob Lamontagne Guy Langelier Danny Eastman Mike Massie Butch Bridges Ron Nason Mark Black Bob Mansur

Hockey results schedule from Associated Press

No games scheduled Friday or Saturday. Sunday matchups include Montreal at Boston and Toronto at New York, Chicago at Detroit. Monday offers no games.

Associated Press New York Montreal Chicago Toronto Boston Detroit

Maine Teams Open defense of New England Schoolboy titles

Maine basketball and hockey teams begin defense of their New England Schoolboy titles today in Hartford and Providence as the last CT schools withdraw after this season. Quarterfinals set with Concord versus Spaulding, Hartford Public versus Pittsfield, Morse versus Fet Providence, Bulkeley versus Rindge Tech, and hockey pairings Lewiston vs West Haven, Newton vs Burrillville, Notre Dame Berlin against Hamden, and Melrose against La Salle Academy Providence, with semifinals March 25 and finals March 24.

Hartford Con Public High LaSalle Academy of Providence New England Connecticut Boon Garden Rhode Island Audium Rovides Massachusetts Rhode Island Concord N.H Spaulding Barre Hartford Public Pittsfield Mass Morse Brth Maine Fet Providence R.J Bulkeley Conn Rindge Tech Cambridge Lewiston Maine West Haven Newton Mas Burrillville R.I Notre Dame of

Playoff Results Highlight East and West Semifinals

Philadelphia defeats Syracuse 110 to 103 to take a 1 0 lead in the Eastern Division semifinal while Detroit wins 123 to 122 over Cincinnati to lead the Western semifinal 1 0. Cincinnati hosts Detroit and Philadelphia visits Syracuse on Saturday with a Monday return in Syracuse. ABS: multiple scores list San Francisco 120 Kansas City Hawaii Cleveland Pittsburgh New Haven Chicago Kansas City San Francisco Hawaii Chicago.

Associated Press Philadelphia Syracuse Detroit Cincinnati Hawaii Cleveland Pittsburgh-New York New Haven Conn Chicago Kansas City San Francisco Wake Forest St. Joseph's Villanova New York University Hubie White Billy Packer Deacons

Ohio State to meet Kentucky in NCAA regional final

Ohio State and Kentucky set for a high stakes final in the NCAA regional at Iowa City after contrasting semifinal wins. Ohio State edged Western Kentucky 93-73 in their opener while Kentucky defeated Butler 81-60 to earn the showdown. The night also features finals in the NAIA and the National Invitation Tourney, plus other regional round games.

Ohio State Kentucky Iowa City Iowa Mighty Buckeyes Cincinnati Western Kentucky Case Wildcats Co . Adolph R Butler CAA Wake Forest Villano Park Colorado Manhattan Kan Oregon State UCLA Provo Utah Louisville Mach Saramento State Mount St. Mary's Maryland Evansville Ind Prairie View A&m Westminster Kansas City New York Edison Square Garden Duquesne Navy Colorado State Holy Cross Loyola of Chicago Temp Houston Dayton All- America Jerry Lucas Gary Bradds John Havlicek Ditton Nash Larry Parsifal Hulkine Paul Hogue Creighton Texas Tech

Liston Confident in Victory Over Patterson Next Summer

New York AP reports Sonny Liston exudes confidence ahead of a proposed world heavyweight title fight with Floyd Patterson. Contracts signed for a fight potentially richest ever, with promoters projecting at least six million gross. Patterson, Liston, dates and sites under consideration, with Seattle offering a million-dollar guarantee near the World’s Fair. Liston listed as 7-5 favorite. Patterson weighs around 191 192 pounds for the defense.

New York Charles Sonny Liston Floyd Patterson Tom Bolan Bolan Chicago Phiadelphia Los Angeles Washington Seattle Patterson Liston

Warriors whip Syracuse Nationals in semifinal opener

The Philadelphia Warriors defeated the Syracuse Nationals 110 to 103 to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five semifinal series. In Detroit, the Pistons edged the Royals 123 to 122 in the other semifinal opener.

National Basketball Association Philadelphia Warriors Syracuse Nationals Warriors Nats Philadelphia Detroit Pistons Cincinnati Royals Detroit

Original 1894 Oklahoma sod house near Aline preserved

Aline Oklahoma reports an original pioneer sod house built in 1894 on a Cherokee Strip homestead of 1893 remains well preserved. The owner, 94 year old Marshall McCully, still possesses the property beside the family’s 1909 modern home nearby.

Aline, Okla Oklahoma Aline Marshall McCully McCully

Lenny Moore to Visit Biddeford Saco Area Next Week

Baltimore Colts halfback Lenny Moore will visit the Biddeford Saco area Monday and Tuesday. He will address a Biddeford Eagles dinner, hold an open football clinic at Biddeford Junior High, and show NFL film highlights. Moore, Penn State graduate, has starred for five seasons with 45 receptions for 936 yards last year.

Lenny Moore Baltimore Colts Biddeford-Saco Moore Biddeord Eagles Biddeford Juior High School Penn State Baltimore Johnny Unitas Colts National Brewing Company Colt Maine Oak Ledge Saco

Spring Drills Under Coach Neil Serpico Lead Squad

Richard Roy and Richard Roy second row along with Larry Oxton David Chasse Paul Twomey Larry Le Clair and Danny Pappas are among the squad members undergoing spring drills under the guidance of Coach Neil Serpico.

Richard Roy Larry Oxton David Chasse Paul Twomey Larry Leclair Danny Pappas Neil Serpico

French Report Sees Molds Control Sheep Hookworm

French investigators report that molds can influence the behavior of sheep hookworm, suggesting new biological interactions. The finding highlights potential implications for parasite management in livestock and may spur further research into mold parasite dynamics.

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