Maine Wins Lambert Cup as East's small college king
The University of Maine named East’s outstanding small college football team for 1965 after securing nine of 12 first place votes. Maine finished 8-1, beating Massachusetts and other opponents, and will face East Carolina in the Tangerine Bowl on December 11.
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Tampa
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Massachusetts
Boston University
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New Hampshire
Connecticut
Rhode Island
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Youngstown
East Carolina
Amherst
Bucknell
Hofstra
Northeastern
Cortland
Williams
Wilkes
Dartmouth
College Basketeers Swinging Into Action
The college basketball season opens with top games including Tennessee at Michigan ranked behind UCLA. UCLA debuts later vs Ohio State as Lew Alcindor leads the frosh. The top ten also features Duke Virginia Tech Hofstra St. Joseph Vanderbilt Minnesota North Dakota Kansas Arkansas Bradley Kansas State Providence Villanova.
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Former USC ace battling cancer in Fresno hospital
John Rudometkin, a record holding USC basketball star, is hospitalized in Fresno with cancer near the heart. The 25-year-old, ex-NBA player, reports feeling fine though doctors say surgery is not an option for the lymph glands near the lung. radiation may be considered. He played for the New York Knicks and San Francisco Warriors after graduating in 1962.
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Eagles Second in NFL Total Offense Despite 4 7 Record
The Philadelphia Eagles rank second to the San Francisco 49ers in total offense with 269 points scored, while their 4 7 record persists. Coach Joe Kuharich says the offense has been productive but not productive enough, and the defense ranks seventh in total and 10th in pass defense.
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Minnesota
Jim Brown
Detroit
Baltimore
Green Bay
Lions
Packers
Garrett to receive Heisman as USC star weighs pro options
Los Angeles AP report says Southern California halfback Mike Garrett will appear on TV for his Heisman presentation in New York while weighing professional offers. He might delay NFL or AFL decision after USC winter term as his No. 20 jersey is retired and sent to the Trojan trophy case.
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Butkus Named NFL Lineman Of The Week
Chicago Bears rookie Dick Butkus earned Defensive Player of the Week honors after a standout game against the New York Giants at Yankee Stadium. The 6'3" 240-pound linebacker intercepted a pass, recovered a fumble, and repeatedly pressured the Giants, prompting praise from coach George Allen and enduring speculation about a bonus.
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Richie Petitbon
Joe Morrison
Morrall
But‘cus
Joe Fortunato
Baseball appoints Eckert as new MLB commissioner in surprise move
Ford C. Frick marks a shift as Gen. William D. Eckert takes over in Chicago after nine days of meetings with owners. Eckert, a West Point graduate and former Air Force commander, faces a heavy workload and limited jurisdiction over the minor leagues. Lee MacPhail joins as chief aide with deep baseball ties.
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Eckert vows not to be intimidated as baseball commissioner
Gen. William Eckert, 55, declares he will not be a puppet in his new role as baseball commissioner. He says he will make hard decisions when needed, seeks to broaden baseball's appeal, and plans to engage with players, the minor leagues, and the public. He downplays lack of baseball experience, citing Air Force leadership instead.
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Red Sox
Cleveland
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Pittsburgh
New York Mets
Joe Christopher
Boston
Eddie Bressaud
Golf Tournament Set For Saco Maine At Biddeford Saco Club
Amateur golf tourney scheduled Saturday at Biddeford Saco Country Club in Maine. Classes A and B plus two ball best ball format. Event dates claim to be the latest Maine has seen for golf contests. Start times range 8 30 a m to 12 30 p m.
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Harvey Lamontagne Jr
Maine
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Softball League Awards Banquet Re-Scheduled
The Biddeford and Saco Softball League awards banquet is moved to December 18 at the Rochambeau Club due to a league official's hospitalization. At least 13 trophies will be awarded, with more possible. The event starts at 6 p.m. with dancing after awards until 11 45 p.m. Tickets sale handled by team managers, league officials, Green Wave Restaurant, and Rochambeau Club. deadline December 16.
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Rochambeau
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Rochambeau Club
Harada Wins World Bantamweight Title Defense in Tokyo
In Tokyo Masahiko Harada defeated Alan Rudkin by outpoint to retain the world bantamweight title. Other results include Doug Jones knocking out Chip Johnson in Naples and Joey Olguin outpointing Chico Santos in Sacramento.
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Masahiko
Harada
Japan
Alan Rudkin
England
Miami Beach
Doug Jones
New York
Chip Johnson
Naples
Fla
Freshman and Junior High Basketball Notes Highlight Winter Schedule
Biddeford Freshmen seek games on January 11 18 and 25 while St. Louis High Freshmen list 14 open dates for matches with Brother Richard Hebert Old Orchard Beach Junior High plans a fall season despite no practice gym Junior Seagulls home practice site to be decided later Local sports figures include Chief John Clark Army Recruiter William Wear and Biddeford coach John Caramichalis optimistic about a strong wrestling season St Francis opens with a 54 45 win over Bridgton High and St Louis Hawks top the Western NBA division in a 99 97 win over the Minneapolis Lakers New York Rangers surge in goals and Carmen Basilio faces DeMarco in Boston Farm team Wichita joins Milwaukee Braves organization.
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Carmen Basilio
Tony DeMarco
Boston
Basilio
Wichita
Milwaukee Braves
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Braves
Seagulls Down Wells High Five In Scrappy Clash
Old Orchard Beach Seagulls edge Wells High 69 to 54 as depth and balance carry the visitors. Greenlaw leads with 12 and Caldwell 16, while Wells fails to keep pace after Littlefield fouls out late.
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East Carolina Extends Lead in Thanksgiving Football Drive
East Carolina dominated offensive and defensive totals in two Thanksgiving Day games against Southern Conference opponents. The Pirates posted top marks in total offense and total defense while eyeing a Tangerine Bowl berth against Maine on December 11.
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East Carolina
Maine
Rizas Named Shuffleboard Tourney Head
Arthur Rizas was elected inter club tournament chairman at a special Inter-Club Shuffleboard League meeting. The league will be split into three thirds with a playoff among division winners. prizes and banquet plans remain for later. Tonight features Eagles versus Roy and Perreault, Hibernians versus Le Voliguer, Rochambeau versus Wolves at Sanford. After three weeks, top four teams are within one point. Standings Roy & Perreault 12 6, Eagles 11 7, Hibernians 11 7, Wolves 11 7, Le Vouigeur 6 12, Rochambeau 3 15.
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Roy & Perreault
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Big O Paces Royals to 126 120 Win Over Lakers
Oscar Robertson led Cincinnati with 41 points and 14 assists as the Royals beat the Los Angeles Lakers 126 120 for their fourth straight victory. Cincinnati tied the Celtics for the division lead by games, though behind in percentage. Baltimore routed Philadelphia 129 108 and New York crushed St Louis 138 119 in a New York doubleheader.
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Knicks
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Conference records set in rushing defense and pass offense
The team posted league record marks in rushing defense with 97.9 and pass offense at 155.4, reflecting standout performances across their rushing defense and passing attack.
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