Gillis Earns Crack At State Lane Title In Maine
Western Maine bowling star Nick Gillis defeated Francis Johnson of Skowhegan by 116 pins at 20th Century lanes to earn a shot at the state crown. Gillis posted 1,086 pins to Johnson’s 1,029 in a low scoring match, leading by 122 after three strings and weathering a seventh game dip. Gillis now has 31 state title bouts won with five losses and a tie, and Johnson has fallen to Gillis for the third time in four meetings on Gillis home lanes.
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Francis Johnson
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F. Johnson
Ladies Summer Bowling League Opens May 31 at 20th Century Lanes
League director Nick Gillis announced the eight team, fifty-girl league begins Wednesday May 31 at 20th Century Lanes. New bowlers can join, with beginner guidance from veterans, as 14 weeks of play with prizes at stake.
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Twin Cities
Rallies Power Notre Dame and Jameson Teams
Grammar school league games yesterday saw Notre Dame rally past Biddeford JHS 9 to 4 behind Al Martin two for two at bat and six-run surge after fourth. Jameson defeated Burns 7 to 2 as Durfee pitched and Boucher sparked with a booming triple in the pivotal inning.
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Rams erupt for nine runs in big win over Old Orchard
Kennebunk Rams overcome a 6-0 deficit to surge for nine runs in the bottom of the third inning and defeat Old Orchard 13-6 for their second Southern York County League victory. Batteries: Peacock and Lee for Kennebunk, Corcoran Sweetland Eaton Perry and Hanson for Old Orchard.
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New Orleans-Dick Tiger Over Hank Casey Title Fight Result
Nigeria’s Dick Tiger, age 161 pounds, edged Hank Casey of San Francisco by points in a ten round boxing bout in New Orleans. Tiger used steady pressure and clean punches to secure a narrow decision over Casey.
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Major League Leaders AP Baseball Stats Snapshot
The Associated Press lists top league leaders in batting runs RBIs and more for American and National Leagues. Key figures include Killebrew Brandt Gentile Mantle and Mays along with Moon Cepeda Wills and Aaron among leaders in batting runs and hits. Pitching leaders feature Mossi Regan Drysdale and others with immaculate records and high strikeout tallies. Philadelphia boxing reference to Giardello and Wilfie appears as a stray ending.
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Elks Edge Saco Tannery In 10-7 Softball Tilt
Elks outlasted Saco Tanning 10-7 at Memorial Field in a Biddeford league game. Dalton took the loss for Saco after issuing 13 walks, while Libby earned the win for the Elks in relief. Ridley homered for Saco, and Martin and Dutremble provided repeated hits for the winners.
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Boxer Fighting For Life After Injury In Bout
San Francisco light weight boxer Harry Campbell an Olympic quarter finalist last year fought for his life after head injuries in a pro bout Monday night. An operation was ordered to relieve pressure on Campbell s brain from a hemorrhage. The 23 year old San Jose State College student from Detroit was knocked down twice in the 10th round of a losing bout with Al Medrano of Sacramento. The bell saved him from knockout and he slumped in his corner unconscious. Doctor Don Lastreto ordered his removal to Park Emergency Hospital then to St Luke s Hospital for brain surgery. Medrano waited anxiously at the hospital during the operation.
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Simon Pure Boxing Meet Under Way
The Maine AAU boxing championships begin tonight at the Lightning club rooms Biddeford. Semi finals are planned next week and finals May 31 promoter Lou Caron says entries are open in ten classes up to heavyweight. Local favorites include Roland Lagueux Biddeford Eugene Howe Portland Gerry Beaulieu Maurice Charest Lewiston and Ralph Rush Brunswick. First bout at 8.
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Knights Edge St Francis In Close Nine Inning Win
Marne Vocational Technical Institute of South Portland scored five runs in the first inning and St Francis rallied to tie, but the home team pushed across a deciding run in the ninth to win 6-5. Batteries: Thomson Norcross and Webb McGee Callan Berard.
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Eagles Narrowly Fall Short Against Stags in Scrimmage
In a spring exhibition at Alumni Field the Eagles were edged 2-0 by the Stags as Norm Trottier held St. Louis hitless into the eighth and Guerin, Ker r and Joyce contributed to two late runs. Errors, defensive miscues, and a ninth inning rally key the outcome as Cloutier delivered the decisive single and Stags improved their position in the standings.
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Mathews Homers Pace Braves in 7 5 Win Over Dodgers
Ed Mathews slugged two homers to raise his season total to five as the Milwaukee Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-5. Lew Burdette improved to 3-1, driving in three with a homer and a single, while Johnny Podres took his first defeat this year. San Francisco Giants routed the Cubs 14-1, and St. Louis at Pittsburgh was rained out. Moon and Neal produced for the Dodgers, Cepeda and Alou fueled the Giants with three homers total, and Felipe Alou added a grand slam.
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Notre Dame Football Reawakens With Freshmen Promise
Notre Dame shows early revival as sophomores and freshmen lift spirits after a 2-8 season. Head coach Joe Kunarich leads a strong rookies group, highlighted by Frank Budka directing six touchdowns in a spring game and Daryle Lamonica competing for quarterback duties alongside poised backs Paul Costa and Jim Snowden.
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Youngstown
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Port Chester
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McLendon Signs Pro Basketball Pact With Cleveland
Cleveland signs 45 year old coach Johnny McLendon to a two year pact to lead the Cleveland entry in the American Basketball League McLendon among the first Negro coaches in pro sports He has a 512 122 coaching record at Lawrence Memorial High School Tennessee State and the Cleveland Pipers The Pipers won the league title this past season and the AAU crown The tour of Soviet Russia featured many of his Pipers players
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Manero and Polackwich Win Brunswick Pro Am Honors
Andy Manero of Biddeford Saco CC teamed with Dr Steve Polackwich to win the Bruns wick golf clubs opening pro am on Monday posting a best ball 68 to lead. Doane and Jacobson were 70 67 for second. Polackwich captured low gross with 68 and 74 in amateur sweeps while Tufts and Clarke teamed with Doane for 72 68 tied for second net.
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Brunswick Golf Club
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Cape’ Arundel
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Ed Clarke
Cape Arundel
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Distaff Golfers Open Twilight League Season
The Biddeford Saco Country Club women begin the Twilight Golf League on Thursday. Team lineups include Eve Prendergast Kay Welch Minnie Bograkas Cathy Mour Mouras Betty Carr Jo Gelbke Florence Driscoll Alicia Thurlow Ellie Carr Jane Murphy Leona Driscoll Pearla Tapley Ruth Bagley Rose Cote Lorraine Sawtelle Ruth Wooster Marion Hanson Marie Brousseau Lois Watson Roxie Chasse. Week one matchups place Team 1 against Team 4 and Team 2 against Team 3.
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Eve Prendergast
Kay Welch
Minnie Bograkas
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Betty Carr
Jo Gelbke
Florence Driscoll
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Jane Murphy
Leona Driscoll
Pearla Tapley
Ruth Bagley
Rose Cote
Lorraine Sawtelle
Ruth
Nieder shakes boxing setback to pursue career
Philadelphia AP reports Bill Nieder former Olympic shot put champion admitted he flopped in his pro boxing debut. The 26 year old Santa Monica native was knocked out in the first round at the Alhambra Boxing Club by Jim Wiley of Philadelphia who improved to 11 9 6. Nieder weighed 216 and Wiley 198.
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