Back From France, Andrew Sabres Regain Win Trail
DCN Aug. 8, 1962

Auburn, Me., July 28 - Superiority in bugle execution and general effect evaluation was enough to give the Andrews Sabres the needed advantage to top a quartet of determined challengers this evening in Walton Field.

Recently returned from a highly successful journey to France for the Lions International conclave, the Portland, Maine, group were recipients of a final mark of 74.65 in this "Spectacular" handled by the Scarlet Cadets of Lewiston under the sanction of the Northern New England Association.

Second position was annexed by the Golden Eagles of Portsmouth with a smooth flowing performance highlighted by innovation of a new concert selection. The New Hampshire group posted a mark of 70.80.

Despite the absence of key personnel, the Milford Spartans salvaged an expected high percussion efficiency rating and an accompanying third position at 68.15.

Drill proficiency and an entertaining series of horn manipulations failed to pull the Graniteers of Rochester into higher position. The young Granit Staters settled in fourth position less than five tenths behind to Spartans at 67.70.

Fifth were the colorful St. Mary Cavaliers at 54.70 with lows in drum execution and general effect being instrumental in the downfall of the appealing Claremont youngsters.

Exhibitions were presented by the host, Scarlet Cadets, this season's junior Legion monarch in the Pine Tree State, and by the enormous St. Mary Cardinals of Beverly, Massachusetts, who weathered transportation breakdowns to put on a very entertaining presentation.