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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1968

Page

6

Thornton Blasts St Louis Eagles 40 0 on senior day at Thornton Field

Thornton High School dominating performance as seniors score all 40 points led by quarterback Dave Lane. Lane racks up two touchdowns, four extra points, two passing scores and a 80 yard return disallowed for clipping, while Barry Desrochers and the defense stifle St Louis High. Don Cote shines for the Eagles with 150 plus yards but TA seals the win with big drives and a late end around TD by Dutremble.

Thornton Field Maroon and Gold St. Louis Thornton Charest Anton Rancourt Lane Viet Eagles Don Cote Ben Caron Caron Dan Murphy Alan Polackwich Penearoon Eagle Dutremble Ron Berube

Several Marks Set In Maroon Eagles Game

Thornton achieved a landmark win over St. Louis, the first time since 1947 that St. Louis lost to both Thornton and Biddeford in the same season. St. Louis was shut out for the first time in 84 games, last done against Portland in 1959. Thornton dominated with a third win over Bob Cote coached teams, as the Eagles push their record to nine wins against Thornton under Cote, whose overall mark stands at 87-20-3.

Rnton St. Louis Thornton Biddeford Portland Bob Cote Eagles Cote

Hockey Results Summary in Oakland at ten Angeles

Oakland faced Los Angeles in the sole scheduled game as results appeared in brief sports notes. No other matches were listed, leaving the week’s hockey actions largely sparse.

Oakland Angeles

Fights Last Night By The Associated Press

In Tokyo heavyweight action Kakizawa outpointed James Skelton 134 to 132 percent. In Montreal NATO Paduano defeated Serge Prolux by points as a middleweight bout. The event featured Bellslowe Stop Bob Mumford and Donato Prolux among others.

Associated Press Phoenix Bob “Bull Mumford Los Angeles Tokyo Jaguar Kakizawa Japan James Skelton The Philippines

Kennebunk Rams Blank Seagulls In Final Game

Kennebunk defeated Old Orchard Beach 20 to 0 in the season finale as Cary Haskell scored on a five yard run and Pete Landry added the extra point. The Rams later extended their lead with a quarterback sneak by Paul Normand and a 36 yard TD run by Landry. Kennebunk piled up 201 rushing yards and 55 passing while limiting the Seagulls to 78 passing and four first downs. Key plays included Mel Perkins blocking a punt and Captain Skip Williams recovering, with strong defense from Mel Perkins, Pete Hansen, Mike Peterson and others.

Kennebunk Old Orchard Beach Cary Haskell Ram Pete Landry Rams Mel Perkins Skip Williams Paul Normand Landry Milt Maling Mike Peterson Tucker to-Roberge Seagulls Pete Hanson Williams Joe Dube Mel Perkins Pete Hansen Mike Hansen Kenneoak Gate Guy Roberge Lemay The Sea Terry

Biddeford Kegler Leads In Title Match

Jerry Forcier of Roll-A-Way Lanes Biddeford took a 66 pin lead over Bob Reed of Big 20 Lanes in the first half of the Western Maine Title Elimination at Big 20 Lanes Reed closed gap later but Forcier held a safe margin Reed advances to meet Forcier at Roll-A-Way Lanes Biddeford November 16 at 7 p m Forcier had 27 spares and seven strikes for 255 extras Reed 23 spares and six strikes for 107 106 127 96 118 193 totals

Scarborough Jerry Forcier Elm Street Biddeford Bob Reed Reed Forcier Tota

Quarry Decks Bull Mumford In 5th Round KO

Phoenix born heavyweight Jerry Quarry No 6 heart contender decked Bull Mumford in the first round and knocked him out at 1 15 of the fifth in a 10 round bout. Mumford hit the canvas for the eight count in the 9th round and protested the referee’s decision as about 1,700 spectators booed. Quarry, recovering from a back injury, said he did not like the ending.

Phoenix Ariz Jerry Quarry Heart Bob Mumford Monday Tarry Jimmy Ellis Angeles Roger Yanezs Harry Bellflower Calif Quarry

Penn State Heads for Orange Bowl Clash

In Miami, unbeat­en Penn State and Georgia near a potential Orange Bowl bid after Penn State defeated Miami 22-7 for win No. 7. Bowl officials hint at Auburn-Georgia winner invitation, while Georgia and Auburn records are noted. Separately, the U.S. Ski Association schedules regional junior training camps at four sites including Cannon Mountain, N.H., on Dec. 23.

Miami Fla State Georgia State College Penn State Jack Baldwin Saterday Auburn Denver Colo U.S. Ski Association Cannon Mountain N.H Association

Celtics Dominate Rockets In Hayes Russell Meeting

The Boston Celtics defeated the Houston Rockets 134-113 in the first meeting of rookie Elvin Hayes and veteran Bill Russell. Hayes scored 17 points with 11 rebounds while Russell had eight points and 10 boards. Havlicek led Boston with 29 points as San Diego’s Don Kojis also scored 29.

Boston Elvin Hayes San Diego Bill Russell Celtics Rockets Jack McMahon National Basketball Association Hayes Russell McMahon Seattle Philadelphia 76Ers Hal Greer Billy Cunningham Boston Garden Houston Ussell John Havlicek Don Kojis Havlicek

Boosters Club To Show Grid Films

Kennebunk Kennebunkport Arundel boosters club plans a Wednesday meeting at 6 PM at the Lower Village Fire House with a social hour supper and entertainment. Films of the Sanborn Regional Kennebunk Old Orchard Beach and a college football game will be shown.

Kennebunk Kennebunkport, Arundel Boosters Club Lower Village Sanborn Old Orchard

Training Offered for downhill and Giant Slalom Races

About 175 boys and girls along with select senior racers will receive training for downhill and giant slalom events, preparing youth and experienced skiers for upcoming competitions.

Slim Pickings At Local Lanes This Weekend

This week at Pas time Lanes bowling saw slim field for records with only two bowlers surpassing prior marks. Harold Scammon in the West Point Shipping League rolled 121 to top his 119 best, while Joan Matteau of the Westland Girls posted 290 to exceed Liz Perkins 286.

Arold Scammon West Point Shipping League Joan Matteau Westland Girls Liz Perkins

Lillian Camire Paces Local Girls To Win

Lillian Camire led Roll-A-Way Lanes women to victory over Bowl-A-Rama at their new lanes Sunday afternoon. Camire rolled a 144 single and 352 total to pace the team. Ann Hubert 324 and Pat Tarbox 315 also contributed. Jane Broadbert led Sanford with 363 in a 1,568 to 1,521 score.

Lillian Camire Contain Lillian Camire Ann Hubert Pat Tarbox Jane Broadbert Sanford Izien C. Fleurent P. Tarbox L Camire D. McDonald B. Anderson C. Woodman G. Garneau J. Broadbert

Bowlerettes Win Ladies Pro Competition at Biddeford Meet

The Bowlerettes rallied in two final games to beat State of Maine 1488 to 1439 in a Ladies Pro league match at 20th Century Lanes Biddeford Sunday. Doris Gillis 335 and Lorraine Foss 300 led the Bowlerettes while M Nelson 309 topped Maine.

State of Maine Biddeford Doris Gillis Lorraine Foss M. Nelson J. Montpas A. Temm L. Lessard L. Foss D. Gillis B. Hanson G. Fuller M. Millett N. Doughty

Used Trucks Are Listed In Section 12 Of Want Ads

A historical want ad notices a catalog of used trucks in section 12. The listing highlights multiple makes and models with short descriptions and prices. Local buyers are invited to inspect and contact the classified department for details and availability.

Red Knights Harriers Third In NAIA Meet

St Francis College of Biddeford Maine finished third in the New England NAIA District 32 cross country championships in Barrington Rhode Island. The Red Knights totaled 92 points as Boston State won with 17 points and Rhode Island College was second with 84. Corcoran led the team with fifth place in 22 36, with Roncagione 15th Larrivee 16th Bresnahan 26th Foote 29th Laferriere 43rd and Bobkowski 52nd among the scorers as the first 55 finishers counted. Ten Red Knights ran in the district meet.

Bob Roncagione Wayne Larrivee Joe Bresnahan Greg Foote Jim Laferriere Bruce Bobkowski National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

Don Bouthot Retains Bowling Title In Biddeford Match

Don Bouthot successfully defended his bowling title at Pastime Lanes Biddeford Sunday afternoon defeating Steve Foss with a 1190 to 1055 final. Foss led early strings but Bouthot pulled away in the later frames securing an overall 28 pin margin.

Xee A Steve Foss Main Street Biddeford Bouthot Fosson D. Bouthot S. Foss

KHS Grid Squad Visit to Patriots Game in Boston

Kennebunk High School football team members traveled to a Boston Patriots game in Boston. The trip was sponsored and chaperoned by the Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, and Arundel Boosters Club.

Kennebunk Boston Patriots Boston Trip Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Arundel Boosters Club

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