Dukes To Clash With Redmen In NIT Semis
Duquesne upset Bradley 88 85 to reach the NIT semifinals where it meets St John s New York after the Redmen beat Holy Cross 80 74 Willie Somerset paced Duquesne with 28 points 20 in the second half LeRoy Ellis sparked St John s with key plays as both teams advanced Loyola of Chicago and Dayton also won to set up the title game Saturday afternoon.
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Duquesne and Bradley clash as Ellis leads St Johns rally
Injury sidelined Jones as Bradley narrowed a 1 point deficit with 1 04 to go but Duquesne drained 20 of 20 foul shots in the second half and Ellis led St Johns with 21 of 35 in the first 15 minutes of the second half. Foley sparked a late 11 0 and 6 0 run to seal the win for the Redmen while Jones underwent treatment delaying his comeback.
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National Wildlife Week and Poll for Waterfowl Care
The National Wildlife Federation promotes Wildlife Week across all states to conserve wetlands and waterfowl. Readers can donate a dollar to receive wildlife stamps, supporting conservation. Anecdotes mention backyard bird feeding, bluejays, squirrels, and a tiger cat warding off activity. A local youth basketball note references Seagulls and St. Ignatius of Sanford joining a Lions Club round robin and a Spartans season record.
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Local Class LL debate spurs eight team league idea
The piece argues reducing emphasis on point differentials and forming an eight team league including Biddeford St Louis Thornton Sanford Traip Kennebunk Old Orchard Beach and St Ignatius. It notes possible matchups with Cheverus South Portland Portland and Deering, plus calls for a longer season. Also recalls 1952 spring practice beginnings for St Louis Eagles and early roster notes.
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Deering
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Lacoites
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Ron Landry
Ernie Spulick
Gowen
Massie
Spulick
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Landry
Girard
Lemay
Nelson
Nadeau
Sanford High
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Lass
Old Orchard
Cleary
Spervious
Charland
Curro
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St. Mary’s
Celtics Open Title Defense On Television
The Boston Celtics will begin defense of their Eastern Division crown with a nationally televised afternoon game at Boston Garden. The club announced the first five playoff dates, with the Eastern Division semi finals between Philadelphia and Syracuse tied 2-2. Local blackouts will apply to Boston telecasts.
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Chicago defeats Detroit 3 to 0 in NHL Tuesday
Chicago blanked Detroit 3 0 as Tuesday NHL action produced a decisive win for the Black Hawks. No games are on the schedule for Wednesday with Thursday’s slate featuring Toronto at Montreal and New York at Boston.
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Cousy Faces Decision On Future With Celtics Today
Bob Cousy, veteran Celtics guard, plans a meeting with owner Walter Brown as he weighs three options for his future. He may play one more season with Boston, move into a non playing advisory role, or coach Boston College after Don Martin’s resignation.
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Red) Auerbach
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Dino) Martin
Bobby Hull Delivers Hat Trick Night in Chicago Stadium
Chicago fans roared as Bobby Hull scored the lone goal of the game, his 48th of the season, triggering a eight minute celebration with hats, cups, and noise. The Hawks shut out Detroit 3 0 to keep third place with Montreal and New York remaining on their schedule.
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Biddeford High Seeks Return to Class A in Football
Biddeford High School has been reclassified to Class B by the Maine Principals Association, moving toward returning to Class A where it formerly played. After years in Class C the district had previously been denied a move up but this decision reversed. For next season Biddeford schedules six Class B teams, two Class C, and one Class A, with teams required to play at least five games within equal or higher classifications to qualify for a state title.
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Biddeford High Playoffs And Dance Friday Night
Biddeford High School announces intra mural playoffs Friday at 6:30 p.m. in the gym featuring the top boys and girls teams followed by a dance and awards. Senior Rams meet Sophomore Angels at 6:30, then a foul-shooting contest between Vicky Simensky and Bruce Carp at 7:15, Leo's Blue Devils vs Oaks Huskies at 7:30, with awards at 8:30 and a record hop at 8:45. Arrangements are by Art Descoteaux and a student committee. scorers include Descoteaux Reno Roy Peter Mantis and Miss Irene Mitchell.
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Vicky Simensky
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Oaks Huskies
Art Descoteaux
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Intramurals At St. Joseph Hall Report
Last night's intramurals at St Joseph parish hall previewed forthcoming games. Seniors and juniors dominated the underclassmen with the juniors taking a 10 point lead in the third quarter. Ted Caouette led sophomores with 27 points as Cotuure and Nelson Daigle added 9 each. Norm Labbe led the winners with 21 points, followed by Spike Cote and Charles Baillare.
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Norm Labbe
Spike Cote
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