Football Loops Continue Battle
The Associated Press reports a split in the pro football war as Gale Sayers joined the Chicago Bears and Steve DeLong chose the AFL’s San Diego Chargers. The piece covers college coaches denouncing bids for players with remaining college eligibility, including Walt Johnson and Larry Todd, and notes the ongoing exchange of No. 1 picks between NFL and AFL.
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Olympic Athletes Honored At White House Luncheon
In a White House luncheon, 109 of 125 American Olympic medalists gathered with President Johnson. The event marked a historic salute to the team as Russia led in total medals but the U.S. topped with 150 medals counted. Don Schollander and Joe Caldwell spoke at tables about rivals, while Johnson praised the athletes for their dedication before they left for a final meeting in the East Room.
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Bowling Rolloff Set At Pastime Lanes
A five string rolloff will be held for ten bowlers under 106 average Thursday night at 8 at the Pastime Bowling Center. Several bowlers in this category have already signed up to enter. The event is open to any league bowler with an established season's average and remains open to all until starting time.
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Grid Attendance Mark Is Shattered By AFL
The American Football League announced a season attendance record of 1,263,186 across 47 games, surpassing the previous 1,241,741 in a 54-game schedule. New York posted 298,972 for seven home games, Buffalo 257,324, up from 209,719 in 1963, with clubs reporting new home attendance marks.
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Seacoast Conference adds Lisbon move to Class A football
Lisbon High finishes 7 1 0 for 1964 season as Seacoast Conference adds a new member to replace Westbrook next fall. Mentioned are basketball bench rules, Biddeford license sales and a broad roundup of local sports, including Biddeford High hoop opener and Old Orchard Beach schedule uncertainties. Names include Lisbon High, Biddeford, Cape Elizabeth, Old Orchard Beach, City Clerk of Biddeford, and Portland Expo participants.
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Baseball Catches Size Rule For Catchers Mitt
Baseball writers settle the knuckleball mitt size with a 38 inch limit. Big Berthas at 45 inches out. teams discuss trades involving Frank Howard and Bo Belinsky as winter meetings continue. Houston Richards and Bavasi weigh possibilities, with no deals yet.
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Ed Mathews
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Rocky Colavito
Charles Segar
Paul Richards
Jurgensen Ties Starr For Passing Lead In NFL News
New York AP reports Sonny Jurgensen, hindered by injury early, threw for 319 yards against the New York Giants to move into a tie with Bart Starr for the NFL passing lead on a composite formula. Jimmy Brown leads the rushing race with 1,288 yards. Johnny Morris sets a Bears receiving record with 90 catches.
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Houston Colt .45s Become Houston Astros Name Change
Houston Baseball Club announces rename to Astros as part of branding aligned with Houston as space capital. Club president Roy Hofheinz cites stars and ascendency, noting proximity to Manned Spacecraft Center 25 miles away to reflect the city’s space prestige.
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Biddeford Girls List 12 Game Hoop Schedule
Twenty five girls report to Biddeford basketball coach Betty Studley with seven returning varsity players and nine new girls out this season. Senior leaders include Cantara Barnes Laforgue Thibault Provencal Williams and Grant. The Tigers host and travel to Thornton Academy St Joseph's Old Orchard Beach Wells Kennebunk Sanford across January and February.
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Jo Ann Cantara
Paula Barnes
Jean Laforgue
Cheryl Thibault
Linda Provencal
Claudia Williams
Jane Grant
Lorraine Roussel
Rachel Bilodeau
Pat Gobeil
Carol Benomati
Louise Nicol
Sandra Tanguay
Pauline Loranger
Jeanne Couture
Claudette Boisvert
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Judy Hungerford
Linda Shorey
Joan Boudreau
Priscilla Roy
Cynthia Nicholson
Nancy Cantara
Elaine Tardif
Joan Cote
Cynthia Eastman
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St. Joseph’s High
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Wells High
Kennebunk
Sanford
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Intramural Hoop Program Set At Burns School
Burns School in Saco starts an intramural basketball program for grades five through eight led by Physical Education Director David Edgecomb. The 263 players will compete through March 30 with grade specific teams and game counts, and playoffs set for April in Fairfield School gym after school.
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Michigan Opens Season With 92 70 Victory Over Ball State
No 1 Michigan led by Cazzie Russell and 6-8 Fred Hetzel paced opening night for several top teams. Davidson rallied to beat Wake Forest 95-88, Duke defeated Virginia Tech 98-63, San Francisco beat Oregon State 66-58 in Paul Valenti and Johnny Oldham coaching debuts. Minnesota routed South Dakota State 101-55 as St Louis and Kansas posted strong opening wins.
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St Francis edges Gordon in overtime thriller
St Francis College defeated Gordon College of Wenham Massachusetts 88 to 86 in overtime at the Biddeford Junior High gym. Sophomore Gagnon clinched the win with a late foul shot after a back and forth second half and overtime period. Gordon led at the half 34 31 as key plays by McInerney Gagnon and Masterson helped the Knights rally to force OT before holding off Gordon in the extra period.
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Celtics Edge Knicks In Overtime Thriller
Celtics veterans Russell, Jones, Heinsohn, and Naulls led Boston past the Knicks 117 113 in overtime. Heinsohn tied the game at 104 104 to force OT as Russell scored seven of nine Boston points in the extra period. Naulls reached 10 000 career points, and Jones hit a key jumper at 107 107 to seal the win. The Celtics head west on a road trip before returning for the Kennedy Memorial Library Fund game with Baltimore on Dec 12.
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Whalen To Join Boston Patriots
Boston Patriots sign their No 2 draft pick Jim Whalen from Boston College. Whalen, 6-2 210 pounds, was selected fourth by the NFL Vikings but will join the AFL team next season. He earned AP All-East honors and was chosen for the East West Shrine game.
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Former Coach Of Robertson Has New Book
Ray Crowe, coach at Indianapolis Attucks High School, has a new book on his shelf as Oscar Robertson, his star pupil, ensured the supply of motivation by returning to Indianapolis Tuesday night. Robertson led the Cincinnati Royals past the Detroit Pistons 129-106 after presenting Crowe with the book Play Better Basketball. Robertson, who powered Attucks to state titles in 1955 and 1956, shot 11 of 18 and made three of four free throws for 25 points as the Royals trailed the Celtics, Lakers, and Warriors in a night of NBA action throughout the league.
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St Anthony's Triumph over South Berwick in debut win
St Anthony's High won its first schoolboy basketball game, beating South Berwick 59 to 53 in Southern York County League play. Roscoe Stover led South Berwick with 25 points, while St Anthony's Tamulis, Ratkauskas, and Paliera contributed scoring as the teams traded leads in the final period.
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