Penchwarmers Lift Pistons In Narrow Win Over Lakers
Detroit bench trio Johnny Egan Bob Ferry and Willie Jones sparked a 118-117 Pistons victory over Los Angeles in game four of the Western Division final. Ferry Jones and Egan combined for 57 points as Detroit trailed early but seized control from the first quarter. Los Angeles still holds a 3-1 series lead with game five set for Saturday. The Eastern Division finals between Boston and Philadelphia resume Saturday.
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How to Buy 1000 for 750: Savings Bonds Plan
With 63 cents a day you can buy an 18.75 U.S. Savings Bond monthly. Save 750 in installments, reach 1000 at maturity after forty months. Benefits include government guarantee, accessible funds, and payroll savings. Reach goals of 2500, 5000, or 10000 in years via weekly saving steps.
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Televised Afternoon Game Set in Philadelphia
A televised afternoon game is scheduled for broadcast from Philadelphia. The matchup will be shown on TV, with viewers able to watch live coverage of the event and related pregame analysis.
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Pistons Narrow Win Leaves Lakers Up 3-1
Detroit edged Los Angeles 118 117 to take a 3-1 series lead in the best of seven. No Friday games scheduled as Boston visits Philadelphia and Detroit hosts Los Angeles on Saturday with remaining momentum in play.
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ABL Round Robin Thursday Results Summary
New York defeated Hawaii 125 to 116 and San Francisco beat Pittsburgh 107 to 103 in overtime in Cleveland. Losers eliminated. Friday games include Chicago versus New York and Cleveland against San Francisco with winners advancing to meet. Bil Hartack rode three of seven Gulfstream Park handicaps.
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Famous Dodger Catcher Otto Miller Dies in Fall
New York AP report says Otto Miller, 72, a two time World Series catcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers, died after plunging from a hospital window days after eye surgery. Police noted a removed screen. Miller, born in Minden Nebraska, starred 1910 to 1923 and led Dodgers in the 1916 and 1920 World Series. He later coached until 1936 when Casey Stengel was dismissed. he leaves two sons and a widow.
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Rocky Colavito Reaches Major League Run Total
In six full seasons in the majors Detroit outfielder Rocky Colavito has batted in a total of runs.
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Teach Him The Things He Want Get In School
A USC education professor replies to readers on early learning. He cautions against overprepping children for first grade, urges preschool exposure, library visits, and reading aloud. He also advises balancing study loads and suggests breaks between subjects.
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Dr. Nason
Biddeford Tiger Basketball Team Holds Banquet
The Biddeford Tiger girls basketball banquet was held in a Wonderbar dining room. Attendees included Miss Duranceau as hostess, Miss Mitchell, Miss Peters, Miss Whitehouse, and players Beverly Bissell through Mary Reilly. Entertainment featured poems, piano, mashed potato dance, pantomime, songs, and a duet. a gift was presented to Miss Duranceau.
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June Chadbourne
Pat Denoncour
Jane Grant
Becky Joncas
Rozanna Patane
Sherry Poirier
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Pat Turgeon
JoAnn Cantara
Ellen Carey
Cheryl Thibault
Bev Bissell
Fanchan Carey
Youth Groups Hold Roller Skate Party in Old Orchard Beach
A South Congregational church group from Kennebunkport and a Cape Por poise Methodist group hosted a roller skating party at Palace Roller Rink in Old Orchard Beach Thursday night. Attendees included Amy Landry Eleanor Holbrook Dale Nunan Don Seavey Jeff Badger Tom Mereserve Anne Miller Robert Nunan Susan Stirk Theodore Steele Pattee Chick Paula Hatch Candy Butts Anne Bancroft Donald Ficker Donna Davis Ted Ricker Deidre Reid Debbie Milligan John Lombard Rod Spencer Kim Ficker Phil Matthews Jim Fairfield and Mark Bancroft. Both Donna Davis and Don Seavey won the circle game.
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Wells High Announces 1962 Track Schedule
Wells High School released the 1962 track meet schedule led by Coach Carl Merrill. The list includes meets with Biddeford, Thornton Academy, Cape Elizabeth, Train Academy, Kennebunk, Berwick, Gorham, York, Southern York County, Bonney pore, and the state meet set for Bangor on June 2, with additional events at Brunswick and Portsmouth pending dates.
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Ninowski Resents Cleveland Trade Involving Lions Browns
Detroit trades for Milt Plum Tom Watkins and Dave Lloyd to bolster offense while Cleveland gains Bill Glass Hopalong Cassady and Ninowski who resists going to Cleveland. deal hinges on six players reporting and Ninowski's stance may derail the swap. Plum praised as top passer but criticized Brown’s play-calling from the bench.
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NFL Antitrust Suit Decision Is Delayed
Baltimore AP report says Chief Judge Thomson will not file an opinion for a month or more in the AFL’s $10 million antitrust case against the NFL after final evidence. Final arguments are set for April 25–26 as the AFL accuses the NFL of squeezing the new league by expanding into Dallas and Minneapolis Saint Paul. Winners in the Lucky drawing are Amy Landry and Mark Bancroft, with Deidre Reid winning the Lucky Buck.
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Air Service Committee to Hire Consultant for Maine
Augusta AP The Governors Air Service Committee voted to hire a consultant to represent Maine and its communities in federal hearings on area airport service. The group will locate a qualified adviser to prepare the state's case before the U S Civil Aeronautics Board and hear input from Brunswick Portland Lewiston and Auburn.
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Winter Highway Patrol Is Ended In Maine
The State Highway Commission announced the discontinuation of its winter night patrol at 8 o'clock this morning. The patrol covered about 1800 miles of Maine highways since November 18, reporting road conditions and aiding motorists during overnight hours. It has been the eighth season guarding against dangerous conditions. Information on driving conditions was broadcast to press, radio, and TV, and to the public. The SHC plans to resume the patrol and road condition service for the next winter season late next November.
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Pine Tree Corps Seeks Youth Firefighting Members
If you are interested in forest fire fighting and are ages 14 to 18 living in the Biddeford area you may apply for membership in the Pine Tree Corps. The program meets Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Biddeford fire department through April 14.
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