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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1961

Page

5

Tigers Rally To Rout Rams In Second Half Thriller

Biddeford Tigers explode after halftime to beat Kennebunk 33 to 13. Billy Oakes and D Johnson sparked a fast start, then a pivotal third period surge, with Paul Twomey and Oakes connecting for a key 72 yard touchdown. Condon and Welch led the Rams, but Biddeford’s line and Pappas kicking sealed the win.

Tigers O' Kennebunk Rams Biddeford Billy Oakes Dick Johnson Johnson Kennebunk Pete Pierce Wakefield Billy Welch Ziggy Serpico TNT Danny As Oakes Pappas BHS Paul Twomey Lloyd Johnson Phil Chasse Ken Hill Jere Dearborn Condon Billy Henscom Hal Wakefield Kennebunk Mathieu Hanscom Dearborn Ccere Collins Ition Kubiak Walker Aguiar Fairfield Chasse L. Johnson Towne Biddeford D. Johnson Twomey Welch Pierce Lemay Wilson Chenard Gould Leclair Oxton Randell D. Perry H. Wakefield K. Wakefield Smith Crozier Wescott Sherwood Bennett Dan Pappas Waterhouse Field

Deering Tops Thornton in Unbeaten Tilt at Saco

Deering high pushed Thornton Academy hard at Saco Saturday, building 12-0 lead after a first half passing strike, then held off a late Thornton rally to secure a 12-7 victory. Tom Allen's 55 yard run opened scoring. Thornton countered with punting and a late drive stifled by Deering’s defense and a missed pass play.

Deering High Thornton Academy Saco Purple Rams Rams Thornton Invaders Tom Allen Paul Pendleton Pendleton Deering Steve Staples McNabb Twins Dan Hamblett Ed Phillips Soule Phillips Tom Eldridge Eldridge Dennis McNabb Staples Dennis Dave Kimball Twins Cocaptain Jim Silcox Thornton Pong Reele Tripp Hurd Canceseen JR Ote Pebreod Go Sicecessone C Massie

Eagles Victory Persists As St Louis Tops South Portland

The St Louis Eagles defeated the Red Riot of South Portland 20 to 6 at Alumni Field to extend their winning streak to five. Key plays included Charlie Belisle’s 46 yard run to spark the opening drive and Roger Sevigny’s 10 yard TD scamper. Labrecque led a late first half march finishing with a three yard score after a big 82 yard drive. The team held the Riot to 147 rushing yards and forced a turnover for momentum.

Eagles Deering Paul Summary Pendleton Thornton Bill Munford St. Louis Portland Skip Ridlon Academy St Manford Lacroix Valente Letarte McDuffie Grenier Brasier Martel Frustad Labrecque Dimick Trottier Gilmore Bourque Allen St. Louis Sevigny Labrecque Allen Labbe Seeses White Sevigny South Portland Alumni Field Bob Cote St. Louis High Charlie Belisle Roger Red) Sevigny Gene Lacroix Jeff White Paul Allen Steve McDuffie Jeff Paul Bernie Grenier Ray Labrecque Ksle Norm Trottier Bob Huot Jim Dimick Dick Gilmore Roger ‘Red’ Sevigny St. Louis Eagles Eagle

Saucier Paces Bombers To Win Over Pastimers

Don Saucier sparked the 20th Century Bombers to a 1,678 to 1,658 victory over Pastime in a York Cumberland County league match at 20th Century Lanes. Saucier rolled 368, Gillis 334 and Lachance 333 leading the Bombers while Huot 348 and Perry 335 top the Pastime score.

Don Saucier Bombers Roy Perry Nick Gillis Joe Lachance al Huot D. Saucier R. Gendron P. Lachance J. Lac

Foss Metal Defeats Talmouth in Pony League Meet

Foss Metal won all five points at the 20th Century Lanes last night beating Talmouth 1 605 to 1 482 led by Tiny Frechette with a 342 series, Hervé Paul 331 and Steve Foss 322. Benny Leonard 322 and C Sams 317 led the losing team.

Foss Metal Falmouth Tiny Frechette Herve Paul Steve Foss Benny Leonard C. Sams Foss

Law Officers Rename Cashen To State Post

At the Maine Law Enforcement Association annual convention in Poland Spring, Edmund Cashen of Kennebunk Police was reelected secretary for the seventh term. Raymond Theriault of Rumford Police was named incoming president. Other officers include Roland Trott deputy sheriff of Augusta as first vice president, Maynard Marsh of Gorham as second vice president, John Foss of Augusta as treasurer, and Lt. Guy Savage of Gorham named to the board. New officers assume January 1. Governor John Reed spoke at the banquet. A H Maxted of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police spoke in the afternoon. Attendees from York County included Lt. and Mrs. William Hancock, Col. and Mrs. Robert Marx, Edmund Cashen, Sam Spencer, Chief Nicholas Innis, and others from Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Wells, Biddeford, Saco, North Berwick, Cornish.

Maine Law Enforcement Association Poland Spring Edmund Cashen Kennebunk Police Department Raymond Theriault Rumford Gorham John Reed A. H. Maxted Royal Canadian Mounted Police New Brunswick York Count William Hancock York Robert Marx Kennebunk Sam Spencer Kennebu

Nee Nah Council Members Attend State Session

Mrs Priscilla Bibber of Nee Nah council Degree of Pocahontas attended the meeting of the Great Council of Maine at the Eastland hotel Portland Saturday. Others from Nee Nah council attending the meeting were Mrs Frances Johnson Mrs Shirley Doe and Mrs Anne Lubsinsky. Mrs Doe and Mrs Johnson took the degree. Emery Bibber attended the Tribal Great Council Improved Order of Red Men and was reelected great Chief of Records. Those from Blue Feather coun

Priscilla Bibber Nee Nah Council Pocahontas Great Council of Maine Eastland Hotel Portland Frances Johnson Shirley Doe Anne Lublinsky Doe Johnson Emery Bibber Blue Feather Coun

Jakeman Speaks To Methodist Church Group

Adelbert M. Jakeman the Ocean Park Association superintendent spoke to the Methodist Men’s club at Old Orchard Beach. He discussed Maine’s Forgotten Statesman John Holmes of Alfred, spoke on Old Orchard Beach conditions and opportunities, read prizewinning poems, and led two hymns. The next plan calls for one regular meeting and one cabinet meeting monthly.

Adelbert M. Jakeman Ocean Park Association Methodist Men's Club Old Orchard Beach Maynard Shorey Maine John Holmes Alfred Governor's Council John Connor Sulman Gilbert Maynard Snorey

Wells Band Boosters Meet Plans for Upcoming Season

Wells Band Boosters will meet Wednesday October 18 at 7 30 pm in Wells High School to discuss the coming season. Ocean Lodge AF and AM will meet October 18 at 8 pm in Highpine Masonic hall Sanford road Wells with a business session including ballotting reports and refreshments. Miss E Loleta Spencer daughter of Mr and Mrs Maurice Q Spencer has enrolled as a freshman at Gordon College Beverly Farms Mass entering class and total enrollment break all previous records. A harvest supper will be served Saturday October 21 at 6 pm in Highpine Masonic hall Sanford road Wells under sponsorship of Highpine chapter De Molay Mothers circle.

Wells Band Boosters Club Wells High School Ocean Lodge Highpine Masonic Hall Sanford Road Wells E. Loleta Spencer Maurice Q Spencer Post Road Gordon College Beverly Farms Mass Highpine de- Molay Mothers’ Circle

St Francis Beats Babson Institute 3-1 in Soccer

St Francis College scored three goals to Babson Institute’s one at Babson Park Mass as the Red Knight goalie Bob Struckposted 11 saves to stave off Babson threats Gilne goalkeeper for Babson faced a busy half before St Francis closed the win. The article mentions attendees Mrs Mary Wood, Mrs Sylvia Smart, Mrs Cecile Jacques and Mrs Ivy Semo at a great council in Biddeford.

St. Francis College Babson Institute Babson Perk Mass Red Knight Bob Struck Babson Gilne Oll Biddeford Great Council Mary Wood Sylvia Smart Cecile Jacques Ivy Semo

Library Group At Kennebunk Elect Staff

In Kennebunk the Free Library association reports rising summer circulation. Librarian Virginia Freeman notes increased use of library facilities during the season. Children’s librarian Albert Nickerson cites continued growth of the children's library and popular weekly story hour programs. The book worm contest inspires younger members while junior high users rise. Librarian Emeritus Edna Harmon discusses association membership figures. Nominees for the nominating committee are Dr Nel sor B Hall, Mrs Orrin Tibbetts and Arnal Lawrence.

Kennebunk Free Library Association Virginia Freeman Albert Nickerson Nickerson Edna Harmon John Dresser Nelsor B. Hall Orrin Tibbetts Arnal Lawrence

Ogunquit Baptist Missionary Society to Meet at 1:30 PM

Ogunquit Baptist Missionary Society opens a business meeting at the church vestry tomorrow at 1 30 PM with invited Kennebunk and Cape Neddick societies. At 2 PM Miss Abbie Sanderson former China missionary will speak after a brief program.

Ogunquit Henry Batchelor Deer Isle Kenneth Welch Boston Glenn C. Ramsdell School Street Henrietta D. Goodall Hospital Sanford Ramsdell Betty Phillips Ogunquit Methodist Church Shore Road

Kennebunk High Seeks Opponent for October 20 Fixture

The Kennebunk Rams, mostly freshmen, seek an opponent for Friday October 20 after losses to Gorham and Berwick and a win over Wells. Interested coaches should contact Verne Bodwell, athletic director, at the high school.

Kennebunk Rams Gorham Berwick Wells High Verne Bodwell

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