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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1968
Page
8
European investors bought a record net 1968 year-to-August total of 918.8 million dollars in U S stocks, more than double 1967. Reasons include tax changes, rising prices, broker activity, and offshore funds. French monthly net purchases confirmed strength.
Hollywood star Robert Taylor is ill with cancer in his right lung, his wife Ursula Theiss said. Surgeons removed most of his right lung on October 8 for a fungus infection. he returned to St Pauls Hospital on November 18 for treatment of a complication from surgery.
Boston Celtics acquire Jim Barnes from Chicago Bulls, adding a 6-8 center expected to back up Bill Russell. Barnes, former Knicks No. 1 draft pick, brings rookies’ averages of 15.5 points and 7.9 rebounds in his early career. Bud Olsen is waived to make room while Don Chaney’s army duty ends. Barnes to suit up for Milwaukee game and Wednesday home match versus the Bucks. Also noted, Churchill Downs stewards set aside a horse’s victory after a urine test flagged phenylbutazone and owner Peter Fuller appealed with contested chemistry tests.
Kentucky racing officials question trainer Lou Cavalaris and Robert Barnard about Dancers Image condition before the Derby. Veterinarian Dr. Alex Harthill testifies as the state probes reports of sore ankles and a alleged miraculous recovery before the May 4 race.
North Dakota State and San Diego State lead the AP 1968 Little All-America squad with two players each. Notables include North Dakota State’s Paul Hatchett and Jim Ferge and San Diego State’s Lloyd Edwards and Fred Dryer, plus stars from New Mexico Highlands, Texas A&I, Emporia State, and more.
The schedule lists New York Atlanta Boston Milwaukee San Diego Chicago Phoenix Los Angeles Cincinnati Baltimore Seattle San Francisco with only the Seattle Phoenix game noted. ABA results show Dallas 112 Oakland 111 and Miami 109 Indiana 104 with other matchups listed. Boston hosts the Eastern Dog Club show with 2,058 dogs entered for December 14 at War Memorial Auditorium.
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