Thornton Opens Home Season At Linnell Gymnasium
Thornton Academy starts its home schedule with a season opener against Old Orchard Beach at Linnell Gymnasium, opening a four game area hoop card. Other games include Biddeford at Lewiston, Kennebunk at Kittery, and Wells hosting faculty. St. Louis idle until Saturday facing Portland in a Portland Exposition Building twin bill. The Tigers meet Deering. Thornton seeks revenge on Seagull after a 91-74 loss at York. Twomey returns for Thornton after football injury.
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Army Navy clash looms in Philadelphia showdown
Army and Navy prepare for their 64th meeting at Municipal Stadium with No 2 Army facing Navy led by Roger Staubach. Dietzel’s squad seeks win despite 11 point odds as CBS televizes the primetime clash amid Kennedy tribute and somber observance.
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Hockey Results From National League Games
The Associated Press reports Montreal defeated New York 4 to 2 and Detroit beat Boston 4 to 2 in Thursday NHL results. Chicago and Montreal games highlight the standings, with Montreal earning a solid win over New York and Detroit prevailing over Boston.
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Maroon Edges Beach Seagulls In Recent Meetings
Thornton Academy led by Jim McGaffin holds a slim edge over Old Orchard Beach as their Maroon squad has won five of nine against the Seagulls. Biddeford and Descoteaux split series with Lewiston, with both teams posting season highs in recent openers. The matchups include historic high scores and multiple season lines through 1962-63, reflecting a tight regional rivalry.
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Gil Hodges
Minnesota
Kansas City
Billy Pierce
San Francisco Giants
Celtics fall to Bengals in backcourt scoring battle
In an NBA recap by The Associated Press Cincinnati defeated Boston 118 to 108. The box shows Cincinnati led by efficient scoring as Boston struggled to close the gap while St. Louis and Philadelphia also posted wins in today’s slate. Eastern standings show Boston atop with .882, Cincinnati at .615, Philadelphia at .450, New York at .320. Western table features Los Angeles leading at .609, St. Louis at .600, San Francisco at .476, Baltimore at .333, Detroit at .238.
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Young Millionaire Purchases Eagles for 5.5 Million
Jerry Wolman, a 36 year old Washington contractor, bought the Philadelphia Eagles for 5,505,500. The deal makes him part of a wave of young millionaires taking NFL team ownership and leaves Green Bay and Minnesota as large stockholder owned teams. Wolman plans to move to Philadelphia after approval by NFL owners and will control 51 percent of stock with Earl Foreman holding 49 percent, keeping the team in Philadelphia.
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Fights Last Night Across Cities and Weights
In Los Angeles Manny Eli outpointed Vincent Garcia in a 121 to 118 decision. Worcester saw Joe Gomes beat Doug Clay 158 to 157 over eight rounds. Miami drew George Edwards 155 with Willie Harris 150 over eight rounds. Milan hosted Renato Moraes stopping Jacki Bedell 171 to 169 in six rounds.
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Italy
Renato Moraes
Brazil
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Great Britain
MCI To Meet Red Knight's Reserve Unit
The St Francis College Jayvees host Maine Central Institute of Pittsfield tonight at St Francis Gym. Red Knight reserves coached by Bryce Roberts lost 71-68 to Gordon College Jayvees. Starting forwards Brazier and Hearn, center Lombardo, guards McQueen and Haley with Haley subbing for injured MacDonald. Top reserves Pelligini and Lataille. Game at 7 15 p m. Varsity to Fall River to face Bradford Durfee Tech. Red Knights carry 0-1, with Potato Classic results not yet included.
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Haley
Danny MacDonald
Terry Pelligrini
Paul Lataille
Fall River
Mass
Bradford-Durfee Tech
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Ricker College
Houlton
Big Ten Cuts Scholarships For Athletes
CHICAGO AP The Big Ten adopted a 70 scholarship limit per school, including 30 for football, as part of a revised financial aid plan. Schools can bank five football and two basketball tenders yearly, with flexible year-to-year totals, while other sports face a 34 scholarship cap. Commissioner Reed notes budget pressures and potential ticket price increases, though football remains a bargain at about five dollars.
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Big Ten
Bill Reed
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Angolan name origin tied to King Ngola and Paulo Dias de Novais
King Ngola invited the explorer Paulo Dias de Novais to settle in 1575 and named the territory Angola for the Portuguese in West Africa. The account notes the link between leadership, early colonization, and geographic naming in 16th century Angolan history.
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All Americans Chosen by AP Football Team 1963
Excerpted AP selection names three quarterbacks including Roger Staubach of Navy as a centerpiece of the 1963 All-America squad. Also named are Jimmy Sidle and Billy Lothridge as signal callers, with star linemen Dave Parks and Carl Eller among the front lines and Butkus at center linebacker. Staubach headlines a high powered backfield with other seniors and juniors from major programs.
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Auburn
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Georgia Tech
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Michigan State
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Southern California
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Texas Tech
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North Carolina
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Bob Brown
Big Daddy
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Dick Butkus
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George Mira
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Browns Aim To Tame Lions In Key NFL Tilt
The Browns chase a pivotal win against the Detroit Lions in Atlantic City amid a tight Eastern Conference race. Giants, tied for first, face Pittsburgh and Washington. Chicago, Green Bay, St. Louis and others also near the playoff chase. Major trades slow but may continue as interleague moves loom with Phillies courting Harper and Budding aiming for upgrades.
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Tiger Favored Over Giardello In Title Bout At Convention Hall
Dick Tiger, world middleweight champion, is a solid favorite to defend his title against Joey Giardello in a Saturday bout at Convention Hall. Tiger, 34, boasts a 48-12-3 record and 63 career fights without a knockdown, while Giardello, 33, has 93-22-7 with one no decision, riding wins over Wilfie Greaves, Ernie Buford and Sugar Ray Robinson since 1958. The two met twice in 1959, Tiger winning one decision in Chicago and losing a decision in Cleveland.
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Royals Defeat Celtics Second Time
The Boston Celtics lost their second game of the season 118-108 to the Cincinnati Royals. Oscar Robertson scored 48 points and Jerry Lucas added 21 for Cincinnati. Boston’s Eastern Division lead over Cincinnati was cut to 3.42 games as the Royals threat remained alive. St Louis beat Philadelphia 106-103 with John Barnhill securing the late winner.
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Detroit Beats Boston to Halt Winless Streak
Detroit Red Wings snapped a nearly month long drought by beating the Boston Bruins 4 2 on Thursday night. Gordie Howe scored twice marking his first goals since Nov 10 and Alex Delvecchio added two goals after a 12 game scoring drought. Murray Oliver scored both Boston goals as Detroit moved into fourth place two points ahead of New York after the Rangers loss to Montreal.
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Canadiens Clip Ex teammate Plante Again in Rangers Loss
The Canadiens defeated the Rangers for the fourth straight time. Red Berenson and Bobby Rousseau scored within 58 seconds of the first period. Phil Goyette gave New York the lead before Jean Beliveau and Dave Balon added goals for Montreal. Don Marshall scored for New York in the third period. Montreal moved into second place, nine points behind idle Chicago.
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Golf trio eagled second hole in Insurance City Open
Julius Boros Juan Chi Chi Rodriguez and Al Geiberger all eagled the 482 yard second hole in the third round at Wethersfield Country Club. Geiberger quipped he was last to drive and still made an eagle but moved no spots in the lineup.
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Chi Chi) Rodriguez
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