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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1961

Page

5

Eagles and Maroon Face Road Tests This Weekend

Lewiston impressed by a past season loss, the Eagles travel to Lewiston to tackle the Blues seeking revenge after their lone season defeat. Thornton Academy aims to recover strength against Sanford, while Biddeford hosts Oxford Hills in the lone home game in the twin cities.

Lewiston High Biddeford St. Louis Eagles Lewiston Blues Eagles Lewiston Thornton Academy Sanford Hals Twin Cities Oxford Hills Norm Parent Portland Cony Deering Thornton Bangor

Trotters and Pacers at Lewiston Race Card

Lewiston hosts a horse pace and trot card with nine races from class D to C. Notable entries include Apache Warrior, Drum Up, Here We R, Rusty Con, Newport Ritz, Ency's Dream, Bay Frisco, Bay Breeze, and Splendid Prince among others, with purses ranging up to 400 dollars and post times around 7:20 p.m.

Lewiston Judith Volstadt A. Nason F. Robbins A. Stearns Hay Alden P. Constantine J. Gordon Lefty Bruce L.C. Buckley D. Richards Honorette B. Smith W.L.H Foster F. Harmon R. C. McCarthy Lakeside George R. Cornellier Goldie’s Comet L.C. Buckley Twilight Volo R. McCaleb Inca H. Bushway Willomb R. Wing Toko Ri M. Karkos Lyndonna P. Jamieson Hi Lee Dean J. Bernard Sir Hal C. Killam Rusty Con N. MacDonald Newport Ritz L. Healey A. Langille Betty Scott L. Keene Proud C. McCarthy, Jr Bubier Freddie W. H. L. Bubier Mike J. Gerry Adam Tom Trigger Volo G. Fitch Hal J. Hanson Corbin J. McKenney April Budiong Betty Porteous W. Timmons Hi le Baron J. Bernard Fox Jimmy C. Collings R. Smith H. McKenney I. Foster Marty Echo E. Griffin R. Ireland Chet Lynn A. Gurney R. Smith March Hal R. Millett Michael's Mark Prince D. Cote Mogas Leta Olivia Scott P. Lynaugh Shadydale Coquet G. Pratt the Patriot A. Clark

Stasiuk Nets Hat Trick as Red Wings Top Bruins 7 3

Vic Stasiuk scored three goals in the third period as Detroit routed Boston 7 3. The ex Bruins winger struck twice in 62 seconds to spark a 5 1 lead, completing his hat trick at 15 10. Bill Gadsby Alex Delvecchio Leo Labine and Eddie Litzenburger added Detroit goals as New York won 4 2 over Chicago. Bathgate extended his scoring streak to six games with an assist on the Rangers marker.

Associated Press Boston Bruins Vic Stasiuk Detroit Red Wings New York Chica Andy Bathgate Stasiuk Bill Gadsby Alex Delvecchio Leo Labine Eddie Litzenburger Montreal Chicago Earl Ingarfield Rangers Bathgate

Hockey Results and Schedule Snapshot

New York 4 Chicago 2 and Detroit 7 Boston 3 on Thursday. Friday has no games. Saturday features Boston at Montreal, Chicago at Toronto, New York at Detroit.

Associated Press New York Chicago Detroit Boston Montreal Toronto

Strong Harness Card Set At Lewiston Fairgrounds

Lewiston hosts a strong harness racing card with nine dashes including three trotting events led by C-1 and features returning winners. Clearview Stables Candlelight aims for Maine season start after Grand Circuit runs, with Flashy Ben and Rusty Con also in contention. Gypsy Jack headlines the pacing race as Torrid Waters and others seek to challenge. post time is 7:30 p.m. with Saturday’s 3 p.m. matinee.

Maine Lewiston Fairgrounds Lewiston Clearview Stable Candlelight Roosevelt Vernon Downs Arden Downs Flashy Ben Rusty Con Gypsy Jack C.o’s Mike Adam Tom Famous Boy Hal Pride

New Coaches Win Lose In Hoop Debuts

Frank McGuire and Eddie Donovan faced opposite feelings after their NBA coaching debuts in a Madison Square Garden doubleheader that opened the season. Donovan, former St Bonaventure coach, was mildly pleased as the Knicks won. McGuire, longtime St John’s and North Carolina mentor, was not pleased as the Warriors lost.

Associated Press Frank McGuire Eddie Donovan National Basketball Association Donovan St. Bonaventure McGuire St. John's North Carolina Philadelphia Warriors New York Knickerbockers Madison Square Garden

Georgie Volo Faces Vital Lewiston Race in Comeback

Lewiston harness action begins with 3 p.m. post time at the fairgrounds featuring nine dashes headed by a C-1 pace. Georgie Volo, a pacer eyed as a comeback horse of the season, moves into C-1 after two starts in that class, with a seven post and a string of four prior wins. Driver Bill Collins notes the seven-post draw may be tough but rivals know Georgie’s past form.

Lewiston Blues Bangor Rams Parent Eagles St. Louis Roger Red Sevigny Norm Trottier Charlie Belisle Ray Labrecque Bob Huot Bob Cote Cote South Portland Rumford Cony Deering Sanford Bill Pawlikowski Lewiston Fairgrounds Georgie Bill Collins

Detroit Navy clash hits acid test in Motor City

Detroit Attacking Navy led by quarterback Jerry Gross, a 702-yard season, faces Navy’s stout defense as both teams push 3-0 starts. Navy’s Belechick hails Gross as outstanding. defense must contain running threats Shorter and Battani. Other major games include Michigan State versus Notre Dame and Alabama versus Tennessee as top programs collide.

Associated Press Jerry Gross University of Detroit Navy Motor City Gross Titans Steve Belechick Larry Vargo Steve Stonebreaker Colege Middies Penn State Cornell Wayne Hardin Detroit Jim Shorter Vic Battani Ron William & Mary George Washington Capitol Michigan State Notre Dame East Lansing Mich Theyracuse Alabama Tennessee Birmingham Southern California California ABC Spartans Mike Trammell

Buffalo Seeks Top Spot In East With Pats Clash

Buffalo aims for a third straight win and a step toward first in the Eastern Division as it meets Boston in Boston. If Buffalo wins and New York loses to Denver, Buffalo would lead the division. a Boston victory would pull Boston and New York into a tie.

Associated Press Buffalo Boston San Diego Oakland New York Denver Dallas Houston Bills Texans Lou Rymkus Oilers Rymkus

Lakers top Warriors in late rally 118-113

Los Angeles overcome Wilt Chamberlain's 48 points with strong rebounding to beat McGuire's Warriors 118-113. Donavan's Knicks win 120-103 as Elgin Baylor scores 21 and Jerry West 13. rebound issues cited. Donovan uses weave to feed Johnny Green for close range shots.

Los Angeles Wilt Chamberlain McGuire Warriors Donovan Knickerbockers Chicago Packers Elgin Baylor Jerry West Johnny Green Knicks Philadelphia Detroit Boston New York Chicago Syracuse Cincinnati St. Louis

Pinchhitter Duffy Lewis Retires at 73 After 50 Years

Milwaukee AP reports George E. Duffy Lewis, renowned for pinch hitting for Babe Ruth, retires at 73 as Milwaukee Braves travel secretary. Lewis recalls 1914 base hit for the Red Sox, a long career starting in 1907, brief stock market ruin in 1929, and a single year away from baseball in 1930 before joining the Braves as coach in 1931.

Milwaukee Babe Ruth George E. ‘Duffy’ Lewis Ondly Milwaukee Braves Lewis Braves San Francisco Caliornia Duffy Portland Maine Boston

Injury Riddled Celtics Open Season Saturday

Boston and Detroit tip off the NBA season at Boston Garden amid injuries and uneven pre season form. Boston hopes for a fourth straight title as stars Cousy Russell and Sharman miss time while Carl Braun and rookie Gary Phillips debut. Detroit boasts scorers Gene Shue Wally Dukes Bailey Howell and 6 foot 9 Ray Scott as a transformed challenger.

Boston Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Detroit Pistons Boston Garden Celtics Bob Cousy Bill Russell Carl Braun New York Knicks Gary Phillips University of Houston Bill Sharman Los Angeles Jets Russell Braun K. C. Jones Frank Ramsey Sam Jones Pistons Gene Shue Wally Dukes Bailey Howell Ray Scott NBA

Basketball Scores From The Associated Press Window

Pro basketball results include New York 120 over Chicago 103 and Los Angeles 118 over Philadelphia 113. Upcoming games list Detroit at Boston Chicago at Syracuse Cincinnati at St Louis and New York at Philadelphia with afternoon TV.

New York Chicago Los Angeles Philadelphia Detroit Boston Syracuse Cincinnati St. Louis

Seagulls Change Game Time After Hoax at Beach

Yesterday's bomb hoax at Old Orchard Beach High affected Saturday's football game with Train Academy. Coach Joe Regina said today that tomorrow's game against the Rangers at the Beach gridiron will start at 3 o'clock as high school pupils attend morning classes to make up time.

Sanford Memorial Field Johnny Hyland Dan Drouin Dick Pelletier Danny Tarbox Dennis McNabb Deering Redskins Purple Rams Train Academy Seagulls Old Orchard Beach Gulls Joe Regina Gould Academy Kennebunk High Rams Biddeford Wells Eliot York St. Ignatius Sanford North Berwick South Berwick Old Orchard Beach High School The Rangers

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