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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1961

Page

5

Class A title clash eyed as St Louis hosts Deering

The piece previews a tight slate in twin cities with Saco field expected busy and several area games, highlighting St Louis vs Deering as a likely Class A state championship preview. It notes top teams, local hopes, and nearby events including archery and deer seasons.

Alumni Field St. Louis Deering High Rams Mns South Portland Eagles Thornton Portland Maroon Fagles Biddeford Brunswick Sanford Waterhouse Field

Tigers' scoring race eyed in fall summaries

The note tracks how fan interest ties to the Tigers' scoring leaders for the fall season. It mentions Dover New Hampshire opening game coverage as a reference point though no summary was found for that game.

Tigers Dover

Horseshoe Championship Draws 800 At Washington Street Yard

On Sunday October 12 1930 a big horseshoe pitching championship drew 800 spectators at the Washington Street School yard. Albert Fecteau faced George Lamoreaux for the title with Lessard Woods exhibition ahead, officiated by Freddy Parent. Fecteau won the first game 4 to 15 with 18 ringers to Lamoreaux's five.

Twin Cities Washington Street the Journal Albert Fecteau George Lamoreaux Albert Lessard Willie Woods Lessard Louis Daignault Freddy Parent Boston Red Sox Freddy, Jr Joseph Boyce Grant Sanford Victor Guertin Joe the Clothier Lamoreaux Fecteau Journal Albert Fc_au Biddeford-Saco

Inaugural ABL Brings Rule Confusion and Protest

The San Francisco Saints beat the Los Angeles Jets 99 to 96 in the ABL opener amid rule disputes over back court passes and the new three point shot. Jets coach Bill Sharman protested late, arguing a back court pass extends clock time, while Saints coach Phil Woolpert noted college-like rules with exceptions. Mike Farmer led San Francisco with 20 points and three three-pointers from 25 feet.

SAN Francisco San Fraisco Saints Los Angeles Jets Bill Sharman Jets Sharman National Basketball Association Cor Phil Woolpert Saints University of San Francisco Collegians Henry Fogel Philadelphia Mike Farmer Woolpert USF Cincinnati Royals NBA

Pro Basketball Returns to Chicago in Victory

The Chicago Packers beat St. Louis 117 to 106 in their first home game back after 11 years, moving into a second place tie in the Western Division. Walt Bellamy led with 35 points, Bob Pettit had 34 for St. Louis, and Syracuse beat Philadelphia 126-122 as Wilt Chamberlain scored 55.

Associated Press Abset Chicago Chicago Packers St. Louis Packers Walt Bellamy Indiana Bob Pettit Hawks Syracuse Philadelphia Wilt Chamberlain Warriors Nats Dave Gambee Los Angeles Lakers Detroit Pistons Lakers Elgin Baylor Jerry West Baylor West Pistons Los Angeles New York Boston Buffalo Houston Oakland Dallas Texans

Fights Last Night In Worcester Brisbane Rome Sydney Tokyo

Worcester Fos mire of Boston outpointed Nat Williams of Philadelphia. Brisbane Gary Cowburn defeated Ray Greco of Los Angeles. Rome Bruno Visintin outpointed L. C. Morgan of Youngstown in welterweights. Sydney Basil Arsenault stopped Frankie Pilgrim. Tokyo Sadao Yaoia stopped Yoshio Himuro.

Associated Press Worcester Mass Gene Fosmire Boston Nat Williams Philadelphia Brisbane Australia Gary Cowburn Ray Greco Los Angeles Rome Italy Bruno Visintin L. C. Morgan Youngstown Ohio Sydney Nova Scotia Basil Arsenault Mira Frankie Pilgrim Stephenville Nild Tokyo Sadao Yaoia Japan Yoshio Himuro

Sophomore duos lift Miami and BU in Friday football

Miami quarterback George Mira returned from torn rib cartilage to cap a 10-0 win over ACC leader North Carolina. Boston University halfback Joe DiPietro shattered expectations with 114 rushing yards and two scores in a 20-6 win over George Washington, as top teams face easier paths toward unbeaten records this weekend.

Associated Press Miami Boston University George Mira Joe DiPietto Mira North Carolina DiPietro George Washington Michigan State Mississippi Alabama Texas Longhorns Rice Mighty

Auerbach Warns Celtics Against Knicks Prowess

Boston coach Red Auerbach warned against underestimating the New York Knicks as the Celtics host them at the Boston Garden in the second game of the season. New York, led by Eddie Donovan, upset Cincinnati 120-117 and sits 3-1 after rookies and veterans combined for a dangerous and untested rhythm.

Boston Red Auerbach Boston Celtics National Basketball Association New York Knickerbockers Boston Garden Celts New York Cincinnati Knicks Eddie Donovan George Blaney Holy Cross Ed Burton Harlem Globetrotter Whitey Martin Sam Stith St. Bonaventure Cleveland Buckner Jackson State Bill Smith Celtics Bill Russell Carl Braun Frank Ramsey Willie Naulls Richie Guerin

Weekend High School Games In Maine Today

This afternoon at 1 30 Thornton faces Cheverus in Saco. St Louis meets Portland in Portland at 1 30. Biddeford plays Traip in Kittery at 1 50. Kennebunk clashes Westbrook and Old Orchard Beach meets Winthrop in an action packed slate.

Thornton - Cheverus Twin Cities Saco Eagles Portland Kittery Biddeford Tigers Old Orchard Beach Winthrop Westbrook Kennebunk Wells

Vital Games On Tap in Pro Loops

The AP reports midseason NFL action with Washington 0-6 and Dallas 3-3 in spoiler roles as they face Philadelphia and New York, while Green Bay 5-1 and San Francisco 4-2 clash with Minnesota 1-5 and Pittsburgh 1-5. AFL sees San Diego near 8-0, Dallas and New York in tight East, with Houston and Boston tied in 3-3/2-3.

Associated Press Washington Dallas Philadelphia York New York Eagles Giants Sonny Jurgensen Erich Barnes Redskins

Hockey Results Weekend Schedule and Matchups

Friday shows no games scheduled. Saturday features Detroit at Montreal and New York at Toronto. Sunday schedule includes Montreal at Detroit, Toronto at New York, and Chicago at Boston.

Associated Press Detroit Montreal New York Toronto Chicago Boston

Rop at Winthrop and Wells Versus Bridgton Clash Time

Overview notes list two afternoon games at 1 30. Rop hosts Winthrop this afternoon while Wells faces Bridgton at Wells, both at 1 30.

Rop Winthrop Wells

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