Duke Stunned By South Carolina Upset Sends Fans Fishing
South Carolina's Frank McGuire coached the Gamecocks to a 73-71 upset of the third-ranked Duke as fans cut down nets in celebration. McGuire quipped he could go fishing after the win, his team improving to 3-0 under his second season.
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Eckert Faces Early Scrutiny as Baseball Commissioner
General William D. Eckert drew skeptical reviews from press during the major minor league convention in Fort Lauderdale and Miami Beach. Critics cited heavy cue cards and cautious delivery, while supporters noted clear points and sincerity. Analysts urge patience, predicting a fair assessment after a year in the role.
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Biddeford Driver Upsets Delaware Dope Bucket
Dick Howard of Biddeford won the opening feature at Georgetown Raceway with his five year old gelding Dark Haven posting a $41.30 return as part of a standout night for Maine horsemen. The meet at the Georgetown half mile oval drew attention as it neared January after ambitious extensions and strong New England participation.
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Pastime Girls Fall To Gorham In Western Maine Bowling
Gorham defeated the Pastime girls 72 pins in a Western Maine Ladies league match. Rita Lachance led Pastime with 315 while Dolly Martin topped Gorham with 327. team scores were Gorham 1556 to Pastime 1484.
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Thornton Freshmen roll past St. Anthony's 70 43
Thornton Academy Freshmen beat St. Anthony's Freshmen 70 to 43 in Kennebunkport. Thornton led 26 6 after the first period and cruised, with six players in double figures led by Barry Hobbins and Dave Sait with 11 each.
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Emile Francis Named Ranger Coach Amid Turmoil
New York Ranger general manager Emile Francis is hired to replace Red Sullivan as coach amid a six game winless skid and a club two points above Boston in fifth. Francis previously traded for major players and faced a Madison Square Garden incident with a goal judge and fans that led to fines totaling 1800.
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Thornton Academy Wrestling Intramurals Report
Intramural results from Thornton Academy list Vic Poisson defeating Mike McInnis in featherweight. Bill Walton beats Jim Craig in middleweight. Alain Rinne over Art Leblanc in heavyweight. Dave Kimball defeats Dave O'Brien in unlimited class.
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Tiger Yearlings Schedule Sixteen Games This Season
Biddeford Frosh coach Pete Judge fields a 14 man squad for a 16 game season. The Tigers face Cheverus and Thornton Academy three times each with Kennebunk and Lyman Moore only in away games. Open dates total three. Players from last year and feeder teams join the roster. The schedule lists Dec 7 at Sanford and other away and home dates through Feb 11 at Cheverus.
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Ski conditions in New England report from ski areas
New England ski council reports base depths and surface types for several areas. Notable readings include Wildcat 14 to 34 inches wet snow powder but not operating, Jay Peak 20 to 27 inches powder operating, Stowe 20 to 32 inches powder, Sugarbush 21 to 32 inches powder, Killington 9 to 18 inches powder, Mt Snow 2 to 12 inches powder and granular, Madonna and Mad River Glen listed with powder but some not operating, and Vermont's Glen Ellen 14 to 33 inches powder. Weather outlook remains fair to partly cloudy with light winds.
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Staubach Signs Contract With Cowboys for Future Play
Roger Staubach, Heisman winner in 1963, signed an optional Dallas Cowboys NFL contract on Monday. He remains in the Navy until June 1969 and may join the team only after duty ends. Cowboys GM Tex Schramm said the deal does not require him to leave service, but would welcome his play in Dallas when feasible. Staubach, drafted by Dallas in 1963, is currently with the Naval Academy and set to attend the Naval Supply School in Athens, Georgia.
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Medel defeats Pi mentel in close light bout
Jose Medel from Mexico outpoints Jesus Pi mentel in a 118 to 11842 bout, scoring a narrow decision in Los Angeles. The fighters exchange blows through ten rounds as Medel edges ahead on points.
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Coaching Shuffle Flows After A 1960s College Season
Gomer Jones leaves Oklahoma after a 3-7 season and Dave Hart is hired at Pitt while Dartmouth’s Bob Blackman weighs Iowa. Duke, Tulane, and Iowa also face coaching vacancies as the annual post season churn begins. Hart signs a three year deal at Pitt.
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Brandt Exchanged to Phillies in Orioles Trade
The Baltimore Orioles traded outfielder Jackie Brandt and pitcher Darold Knowles to the Philadelphia Phillies for reliever Jack Baldschun. Brandt, 31, batted .243 with 8 homers in 96 games last season. Baldschun, 29, had 5-8 record and 17 saves in 1964. Knowles, 24, posted an 11-5 with Rochester before rejoining Baltimore.
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Law Wins Gehrig Award For Comeback Season
Vernon Law of the Pittsburgh Pirates was named the 11th Lou Gehrig Memorial Award recipient by Phi Delta Theta brothers. The right-hander, 17-9 with a 2.16 ERA after four injury plagued years, was a unanimous choice and had been AP Comeback Player of the Year.
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Biddeford High tobar admission rule for under twelve
Biddeford High School officials announce that no children under age 12 will be admitted to sports events in the Biddeford High School gym unless accompanied by an adult. The policy aims to control crowd safety and supervision at school athletic events.
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San Diego Chargers Lead AFL Yardage Attack
New York AP report notes San Diego dominates AFL team statistics with a 354.5 yard per game total. Chargers need a bit more running yardage to seal the league lead.
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Chargers Lead In Passing Rushing And Defense
The Chargers top the league in passing with 222.5 yards per game and rank second in rushing at 132 yards. Sid Gillman’s team also leads in total defense allowing 230.4 yards, plus first in pass defense at 145.6 yards and rushing defense at 82.3 yards per game.
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