Patterson Favored Over McNeeley In Toronto Title Bout
Floyd Patterson is a 10-1 favorite to defeat Tom McNeeley Jr. in their 15 round world heavyweight title fight at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. McNeeley promises a knockout within six rounds while Patterson seeks a decisive victory after his last fight with Ingemar Johansson.
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Packers Clinch Western Conference in Narrow Win Over Giants
The Green Bay Packers beat the New York Giants 20-17 to seal a 10-2 record and claim the Western Conference. Jim Taylor scored twice on 41 and 3 yard runs, Paul Hornung added two field goals and two conversions to reach 143 points, while Jesse Whittenton forced a key Giants fumble. Taylor totaled a club record 186 rushing yards as Green Bay narrowed the East race with two weeks left.
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Tapers Defeat Hawaii Chiefs On Home Court
The Washington Tapers upset Hawaii 90 86 on the Chiefs home court to halt Hawaii six game win streak as Kaiser and Conley fueled a late rally. Bill Spivey led Los Angeles with 26 points and 18 rebounds in the other game.
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Harvard Coach Named Mentor Of The Year
Harvard coach John Yoviesin named New England Coach of the Year by the Boston Football Writers Association. He led the Crimson to a share of the Ivy League title with a 6 3 record, coming from Gettysburg College five seasons ago. Northeastern's Lou Carmisciano wins Senior Achievement Award. Williams College' Len Watters receives Le G Carens Award for outstanding football contributions.
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Canadiens Return To Top Of N H L Standings
Montreal edged Chicago 1 0 behind Jacques Plante 33 saves to seize sole first place as Detroit beat Toronto 3 1. Norm Ullman starred with three goals for Detroit including late tallies, and New York defeated Boston 3 1 in a rough game.
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Bombers Beat Comets to Halt Two-Game Slide in Portland
Five point victory by the 20th Century Bombers over Congress Comets in a York Cumberland league match in Portland last night lifts them to league lead. Don Saucier scored 402 and Gillis 383 as the Bombers totaled 1 804 to 1 701 for the Comets. McBride 319 and Piacentini 371 led the losers. In Pony play, Foss Metal fell to Falmouth 1 578 to 1 511 with Benny Leonard 348 and Herve Paul 341 topping the scores.
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Area Teams Ready For Action Football and basketball highlights
The AFL surge led by George Blanda powers Houston to a 33 13 win over San Diego as Wally Lemm earns top praise for the Oilers seven game win streak since Oct 16. Boston New York and Buffalo also win as area prep schedules open with Biddeford Thornton St Louis and Berwick traveling to face Oxford Hills Edward Little York Sanford and others.
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Seventeen College Teams End Season Unbeaten
Seventeen college football teams completed their regular seasons without a loss or tie. Alabama beat Auburn 34 0 to reach ten victims while Rutgers finished 9 0. Only major colleges on the list were Alabama and Rutgers.
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Dill Seed Dressing Over Beets and Greens
A simple oil and vinegar dressing enhanced with dill seed is poured over julienne beets and crisp greens. Garnish with a slice of hard cooked egg for a complete, inexpensive, convenient beet dish.
Fights Last Night Across Cities Included Knockouts
In Tunis Alphonse Hali mi stopped Joe Buck after a 120 pound bout in Tunis while Eddie Ma chen out pointed Doug Jones in Portland. A Miami Beach bout featured 1972 weight class champion Ma chen reclaiming a decision over Jones in New York. Mr. Motorist warns to slow down on icy streets with a playful taunt.
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Hockey Results By Team standings and Sunday scores
Detroit 3 Toronto 1 Montreal 1 Chicago 0 New York 3 Boston 1. Saturday Montreal 3 Detroit 2 Boston 3 New York 1 Toronto 6 Chicago 4. Tuesday no games. (Source shows hockey results and schedule with team totals)
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Biddeford City Cage League Seeks Final Signups Tonight
Eligible players have one last chance to join the Biddeford City basketball league as about 40 players already plan to report at Biddeford High School gym at 7 pm for preliminary drills. Ed and Frank, Biddeford auto dealers, sponsor the season and board officials will handle all games to boost public interest. Teams are urged to wear complete uniforms with sponsors.
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Alabama Heads List For Postseason Game Series
Alabama leads a slate of major college teams into postseason play after a perfect regular season, earning a Sugar Bowl meeting with Arkansas. Also slated for bowl bids are Minnesota against UCLA in the Rose Bowl, Mississippi vs Texas in the Cotton Bowl, and Kansas in the Bluebonnet Bowl, among others.
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Final Whist Party at KC Hall Honors Top Winners
Grand prizes for the series were announced at the fourth and final whist party at the K of C hall in Biddeford. In the women's division Anita Chaloult and Beatrice Methot were high and low scorers. in the men's division Albert Sevigny and Gerard Letourneau were high and low. Additional prize winners included numerous women players led by Evelyn Lunder and Agnes Caron among others.
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Marie Oclair
Anita Underwood
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Cub Scouts Tour Cole Farm Dairy Field Trip
Den 5 Pack 305 of Biddeford visited Cole Farm Dairy on a Saturday afternoon. Robert Cole led a plant tour with Cubs Michael Grover Kenneth DeSilva Roger Gagnon William Cotsinas Steven Macomber and Michael Macomber. Den Chief David Ross guest Donna Macomber and Den Mother Dolores Macomber accompanied.
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Durette Event Awards List Includes Winners and Consolations
In the men s division the winners were Willie Guerrette Albert Sevigny Alfred Bald Patrick Marcoux Albert Pepin Roger Letourneau Ed ward Caron Richard Verrier Roland Millette Ernest Guil mette and Conrad Nolette Consolation prizes went to Mrs Rita Sevigny and Paul Dion while special awards were given to Mrs Wisinalda Gagnon Mrs Eveldyn Lunder and Roger Thi ibeault
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Celtics Win Despite Cousy Absence in 119 96 rout
Boston Celtics beat the Cincinnati Royals 119 to 96 as Bill Russell, Sam Jones and Tom Heinsohn led a fast start. The loss without Bob Cousy left Cincinnati without Oscar Robertson’s 28 points. The Celtics widened their lead over Philadelphia to five games.
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Girl Hurt in Turnpike Crash In Arundel
A Farmington girl, Diana Miller, 19, was admitted to Webber hospital with a severe head cut after the car she rode in left the Maine Turnpike in Arundel last night. Driver Elizabeth Marble, 24, of Bath, suffered minor cuts and bruises. The car skidded, left the pavement, apparently somersaulted, and landed upright before both were taken to Webber by Biddeford Fire Department ambulance.
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Whist Party Held By Salle Charite in Biddeford Hall
A weekly whist event by Salle Charite was held Saturday night on Alfred Street Biddeford with a special committee arranging. Prize winners included Mrs Rita Tremblay first and Gabrielle Lehouillier second with Anna Chenard consolation. Napoleon Dupras led the Napoleon division with Romeo Provencher second and Edward Caron consolation. Special prizes went to Donation Parent Medley Beaulieu Mrs Chenard Dupras Mrs Rita Lambert Robert Lambert Mrs Alfred Ball and Adelard St Ours.
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