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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1964
Page
5
New York Mets promote opening of their new stadium on April 17 with a chance to win 2.5 million trading stamps, 5,000 free tickets, and 24 season passes. The drawing ties to the team’s 111 loss season, with ongoing weekly contests and a joking public dialogue about stamps versus prizes.
The United States seeks its first Olympic gold in the 1500 meters since 1908 with contenders like Loyola of Chicago’s Tom O Hara and Jim Beatty aiming for a Tokyo bid. O Hara, 21, has broken indoor mile records and could target a world mark, while Beatty pivots toward the 5000. Veterans Burleson and Weisiger back the challenge as the strongest U S trio in the 1500. The 800 remains open with Jim Dupree a steady candidate. Steve Haas and Morgan Groth also contend. In 5,000 and 10,000, threats include Keefe, Larrieu, Zwolak, Lindgren, Schul, Clark, and Macy, with Lindgren seen as a sentimental favorite for national team inclusion.
A Biddeford High School gymnastic show will be held at the Stephen White Memorial Gym on April 1, starting at 7 30 in the evening. More than 300 students will participate in the event, which features over 12 major routines. Neil Serpico called it one of Biddeford’s largest events and the public is invited.
Thornton Academy defeats Train 54 to 44 to reach the Biddeford Activities Association basketball semi finals at Steven White Gym. Don Caouette and Ken Pike led the Maroon while Ted Weaver starred for the W mite Rangers. Tonight Thornton meets St. Louis with the winner facing Biddeford for the title.
Kansas State, unranked in the season’s final AP poll, reaches the NCAA semifinals alongside UCLA, Michigan, and Duke. Coach Tex Winter welcomes the lack of pressure, noting previous No 1 status and past disappointments. The Wildcats face UCLA in the nightcap, with Michigan meeting Duke in the opener. winners meet for the title Saturday.
Montreal reports Andy Bathgate has a chance to break Jean Beliveau’s 1960-61 single season assist mark, needing five assists in his last three games after joining the Toronto Maple Leafs in a February trade. He is set to play 71 games, one above the regular-season limit, with league officials to decide eligibility.
A mail order house still carries a supply of pot-bellied stoves the general store kind cast iron coal stoves woodburners with a four lid top and old fashioned clothes wringers probably for people who don t cotton to new fangled modern appliances.
Wilt Chamberlains temper sparked a costly technical foul as Philadelphia guard Hal Greer sank the resulting free throw with one second left, giving the 76ers a 111-110 victory over the Warriors at the Cow Palace. The loss kept St. Louis Hawks hopefuls alive in the NBA Western Division race while SF's division title chances remained narrow.
National Hockey League results recap lists Monday’s results with no games scheduled and upcoming matchups including New York at Chicago and Toronto at Montreal.
In New York City Drake and New Mexico meet in a marquee NIT quarterfinal at Madison Square Garden with both teams boasting strong backboards and rugged defenses. Army tangles Duquesne in the nightcap as the winners advance to Thursday's semifinals.
National Football League lifts suspensions on Paul Hornung of the Green Bay Packers and Alex Karras of the Detroit Lions after both were suspended last April 17 for betting on NFL games. Commissioner Rozelle cited their conduct, not betting against their teams, as a factor. Hornung plans to train in May and weigh about 221 pounds, while Karras vows to be a dominant force again on the defensive line.
Boston AP previews show Stearns Millinocket defending champ at 22-0 with Dean Chase John MacDonald Levi Pelletier. Tolman Pawtucket RI led by Don Suggs Jerry Suggs 23-0. Bishop Bradley Manchester NH 29-1 led by Dave Hardy Mark Telge. Malden MA 19-1 features Dave Bariss Rod Forbes. St Marys Worcester 19-5 upset Springfield Cathedral. East Providence RI 14-4 led by Fran Reavey Stu Marquis Junior Butler. Spaulding Rochester NH 15-6 back Ben Hodgdon led by Jeff Bannister Tom Thornton.
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