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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1964

Page

6

Russell Building Up Playoff Steam

Boston Celtics center Bill Russell faces questions about retirement and press criticism amid talk of near nervous breakdowns and fear of flying. He says he may play another season or two, cites late season weariness, and notes off court problems while Red Auerbach and Walter Brown defend him and the team’s need for a trainer on trips.

Boston Bill Russell Boston Celtics Russell National Basketball Association Red Auerbach Walter Brown Brown Auerbach Celtics

Paradise Word Origins Link to Persian Kings Parks

The term Paradise traces from a Persian word tied to the gardens and pleasure spaces of ancient kings. It reflects a historical concept of luxuriant enclaves used for leisure, administration, and ceremonial display.

Celtics, Celtics? No, Royals and Hawks Seek Finals Pace

The Cincinnati Royals and St. Louis Hawks face pivotal fourth games in their NBA playoff series. Cincinnati battles the Philadelphia 76ers amid injury concerns to Oscar Robertson Jerry Lucas and Bud Olsen while hoping home court helps. The Hawks, leading Los Angeles 2-1, visit the Lakers seeking to close out on the road, with both series possibly extending to decisive fifth games in Cincinnati and St Louis.

Cincinnati Royals Philadelphia Royals 76Ers Cincinnati St. Louis Hawks Los Angeles Robertson Lucas Olsen St. Louis Hawks Elgin Baylor Lakers Cincinnati Connect

Hockey Results and 1963 Death Toll Summary

Toronto plays Montreal with Montreal leading 1-0 in the best-of-seven series. Detroit visits Chicago, Chicago leading 1-0 in their best-of series. No games scheduled Friday or Monday. In 1963 about 11,800 Americans were killed in the United States.

Associated Press Toronto Montreal Detroit Chicago Moday United States

East West All Star Starting Teams Named

In Lexington Kentucky AP Jim Barnes of Texas Western anchors the West lineup in the East West College All Star game alongside Mel Counts and All America star Dave Stallworth Barnes aims to overpower the East defense with his size and rebounding while West coach Slats Gill will rotate Counts at center The East starts Bill Eardley Ron Bonham Fred Hetzel Jeff Mullins and Wally Jones as coach Jack Gardner plans to use Mullins and Jones speed to counter the West height advantage The East won last year 77 70 and the game airs at 3 30 pm EST on national television.

Lexington Jim Barnes Texas Western Barnes Miners Slats Gill West Mel Counts Oregon State Gill Counts Dave Stallworth Wichita Bud Koper Oklahoma City Doug Moon Utah Wayne Estes Utah State Jack Gardner Bill Eardley Princeton Ron Bonham Cincinnati Fred Hetzel Davidson Jeff Mullins Duke Wally Jones Villanova Gardner Mullins Jones Stallworth National Association of Basketball Coaches

Playoff series notes and a celery dish

Eastern Division semifinal Cincinnati at Philadelphia leads best-of-5 series 1 0. Western Division semifinal St Louis at Los Angeles St Louis leads 2 1. Philadelphia at Cincinnati if necessary Monday Los Angeles at St Louis if necessary. Diced cooked celery knob may be served with a cream sauce to which grated Swiss cheese is added. Offer as is or turn into a shallow baking dish top with buttered crumbs and brown under broiler.

Associated Press Cincinnati Philadelphia Coachonent St. Louis Los Angeles St Louis

Three Feature Races Carded At Rockingham

Salem NH three feature races on Rockingham Park's $22,000 program tonight include a $6,000 open trot and two $4,000 pacing events. Jerry Dean seeks a third straight win in the trot, facing White Foot Joe and rivals such as Sear Way Prospector Dutch Bomber and more as Roosevelt enhances the field. Spangler Goose returns in the pace against Sal's Mite and others, while Frederick Direct and Dutch Bomber headline a balanced eighth race field of eight.

Salem N.H Rockingham Park Jerry Dean New England Roosevelt Odbrey Ginn Irvin Foster Prospector Kraft Miss Universe Spangler Goose Danny Talbert Sal's Mite Burbank Wyn Poker Chip Frederick Direct Dutch Bomber

Worried Pesky Seeks Answers On Morehead

Palm Springs California AP Boston manager Johnny Pesky seeks a quick fix for pitcher Dave Morehead who struggles this spring with a 9.9 ERA after a 10-13 career record and a $75000 bonus. Morehead, slated as a starter, shows reduced velocity and straight pitches amid questions about his form. Gary Geiger clears for running and throwing after ulcer surgery, with a two week clearance to return. Bill Monbouquette, boasting a 1.8 ERA, starts against the Angels today.

Palm Springs Calif Dave Morehead Red Sox Johnny Pesky Boston Los Angeles Angels Morehead Dave Gary Geiger Sox Geiger Bill Monbouquette

Boucher Wins Rolloff At Pastime Bowling Center

Bob Boucher captured the Pastime Lanes handicap rolloff title at the Pastime Bowling Center in Biddeford finishing with 581 total on a 30 pin handicap. Robert Letellier took second with 560 aided by a 60 pin edge. Leo Lehoux was third with 551 and a 35 pin bonus. Ivan George and Joe Laverriere tied for fourth and fifth with 548 each, George needing 100 pin and Laverriere 45 pin advantages.

Saco-Lowell AA Biddeford Robert Boucher Robert Letellier Leo Lehoux Ivan George Joe Laverriere C. Kearney R. Davis C. Gilbert P. Palmer F. Gagnon W. Hall FE. Cloutier L. Thompson P. George T. Page L. Senowits A. Boisse Willis Hall

Fights Last Night in San Francisco and Milan

In San Francisco Carl Olson of Honolulu at 176 pounds outpointed W Thornton of Fresno in a close bout. In Milan Carlos Duran of Argentina at 156 pounds defeated John Angelo of Nigeria, both bouts lasting ten rounds.

Associated Press San Francisco Carl Bobo) Olson Honolulu W - Thornton Fresno Calif Milan Carlos Duran Argentina Johnny Angelo Nigeria

Des Moines Priest Misses Mass After Morning Delay

In Des Moines Iowa the Reverend Patrick Bacon woke late and tried to disguise his voice to reach the convent where he conducts Mass daily. He called the convent and attempted to conceal his identity, then faced the need to explain his tardiness.

Des Moines Iowa Patrick Bacon

Toronto And Montreal Will Resume Battle

Toronto and Montreal resume their civil war in the Stanley Cup semifinal as officials brace for a busy night in the Forum. Montreal beat Toronto 2 0 as a record 31 penalties were called including 16 in the opening period. Bernie Geoffrion scored Montreal s decisive goal amid a chaotic penalty sequence. Clarence Campbell acknowledged the error but called the issue dead. In Chicago the Black Hawks beat Detroit 4 1 as Billy Reay credited pressure and muscle for the opener while Detroit s A Langlois suffered a fractured cheekbone from a Red Hay hit and prepares a protective mask. Detroit vows to rebound.

Montreal Toronto Canadiens Frank Udvari Bernie Geoffrion George Ogg Dave Keon Maple Leafs Geoffrion Clarence Campbell National Hockey League Chicago Black Hawks Detroit Red Wings Hawks Billy Reay Muscle Reay A. Langlois Detroit Langlois Wings

Exhibition Baseball Canceled And Divided Squads Reported

Exhibition baseball schedules show multiple games canceled by rain. Houston and Baltimore canceled to rain while Chicago and Los Angeles divisions used divided squads across several matchups including New York against Baltimore and Philadelphia against Minnesota. The slate also lists Houston vs. Kansas City and Los Angeles vs. Cleveland among others with some games postponed or altered by weather.

Houston Kansas City Baltimore New York Washington Chicago Cincinnati Milwaukee Pittsburgh de Angeles York Philadephia Minnesota St. Louis Los Angeles San Francisco Cleveland Detroit xBaltimore Angeles xHouston

Aren U nd i ot aren U nd i ot ya 4 Team total

Archie's high triple R. O'Brien and high single N. Gillis lead a mixed score summary with team totals and standout performances. The fragment indicates multiple players named Archie and Gillis contributing in a meet with team totals and high event marks.

Archie R. O'Brien N. Gillis Eane

Campbell Seeks Better Things On Azalea Open Lead

Joe Campbell former Purdue golf and basketball star turned executive holds a one stroke lead after a five under par second round at the Azalea Open Cape Fear Country Club in Wilmington North Carolina. He credits a new style grip for his improved play while rival Bob Gajcia trails by one. Campbell has faced ups and downs including an appendectomy and a modest earnings year.

Wilmington N.C Joe Campbell Purdue University Cape Fear Bob Gajcia Birmingham Hills Mich Campbell Joe Greensboro

Final Half Of Twin City Bowling Title Match Scheduled

Don Saucier trails Gerry Garcier by seven pins heading into the final half of a Twin City title match at Past ime Bowling Center Biddeford. Start time 1 30 p m. The Associated Press reports Giants seek Duke Snider to boost pennant chances as Mets negotiate.

Pastime Biddeford Twin City Don Saucier Gerry Garcier Saucier Forcier

Saco to Hold Liquor License Meeting April 6 1964

Municipal officers of Saco Maine schedule a meeting on April 6 at 8 pm in City Building Council Room to consider Restaurant Malt Liquor License for Huot's Restaurant Camp Ellis and Camp Ellis Cafe Ruth P Wormwood. Also a special City Council meeting set for March 30 at 6 30 pm to discuss fire truck chassis sewerage on South St and area industrial development.

Saco Maine Dorilla Huot Huot Camp Ellis Ruth P. Wormwood Vivian M. Hickey South St City OF Biddeford Willie W. Pomerleau

Western Maine Bowling Teams In Tournament

The second annual Western Maine Proprietors bowling Association tournament begins at 3:30 PM at 20th Century Lanes Biddeford. Fourteen men's teams compete for the team title with six teams at 3:30 and eight at 7. Teams include Congress Square Lanes Westbrook Kennebunk Sanford 20th Century Lanes Mexico Big 20 Scarborough Pastime Lewiston Sebago Lake Augusta and Gorham. Each team has five men and bowls a five string route.

Western Maine Proprietors Bowling Association 20Th Century Lanes Biddeford Western Maine Congress Square Westbrook Kennebunk Sanford Mexico Big 20 Scarborough

Assessors of Saco Announce Tax List Revision Sessions

The Assessors of Saco Maine announce sessions at the City Building on April 1 2 3 6 7 and morning of the 4th from 9 to 12 and 1 30 to 4 30 for revising poll and estate lists. Residents and estate administrators must prepare true lists of polls and all taxable real and personal property as of April 1 1964 and be ready to oath to truth. Executors administrators and heirs must notify changes in estates or risk full taxation. Blank schedules available at the Assessors Office.

R. S Saco Maine Ralph L. Scamman Byron F. Dolby J. Raymond Hobbins

Firefighting planes spot arsonist in Kentucky forests

In Frankfort Kentucky authorities report two detection planes discovered 83 fires in their first year and a man deliberately starting a fire was arrested at the scene. The fires caused about 350000 dollars in damage to state forests this year.

Frankfort Kentucky

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