Packers Rally To Tie For West Lead In NFL Title Hunt
Packers overcome 49ers 31 21 to secure a tie for the Western Conference lead as Taylor ties league TD mark with 18. Vince Lombardi’s squad must win season finale to defend the NFL title against the Giants. Detroit rolls past Minnesota 87 23 and New York tops Cleveland 17 13 as playoff picture forms.
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St Louis Grid Team Holds Bowling Rolloff
The St Louis High Eagles grid squad held a bowling rolloff at 20th Century Lanes. Forty two members led by Coach Bob Cote and Athletic Director Brother Gilbert were guests of Nick Gillis. Team two won the eight team rolloff with 1307, followed by Team four 1269 and Team six 1261.
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Dick Ross
Dick Beaulieu
Lee Labonte
Charlie Baillargeon
Neil Serpico
Biddeford Tigers
Don Saucier Defeats Lajeunesse For Pin Bowling Title
Twin City bowler Don Saucier rallies in final two games to beat Dick Lajeunesse by 21 pins and defend his pin crown. First half scores saw Saucier 1,166 to Lajeunesse 1,137, with Saucier posting 209 extras from 29 spares and six strikes.
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Blanda Leads Oilers One Step Nearer East Title
Ancient George Blanda, veteran quarterback, led the Houston Oilers to a 32-17 win over Oakland and a half-game lead in the AFL East race. Tom Yewcic threw two TDs for the Patriots in a 14-2-0 win over San Diego. Dallas crushed Denver 17-10 as Abner Haynes set a league TD record. Nasson College names 10 players to its basketball roster led by freshman Michael C. Porter, a 6-1 guard from Old Orchard Beach, expected to contribute in a 14-game season.
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Kennebunkport Club Claims Second Victory Over Wells
Kennebunkport Warriors beat Wells Townies 104 to 73 at the Kennebunkport gym for their second straight win. Don Holbrook led scorers with 33 points, Bill Higgins added 20, Dave Angell 14, and Dave Holbrook 12. Wells countered with Ron Ranco 28 and Steve Smith 20.
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Bill Higgins
Kennebunkport Warriors
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Wells
Steve Smith
Bruins Garner Tie Victory In Weekend Tilts
NEW YORK AP Murray Oliver and Johnny Bucyk each with 10 goals propelled the Boston Bruins through their best weekend of the season. Bucyk netted twice and assisted on Don McKenney s tying goal in a 2 2 tie with the Rangers at Boston and Oliver scored twice in a 4 2 win in New York. Bobby Perreault made 36 saves as Guy Gendron and Cliff Pennington added goals in a 4 0 first period lead before New York rallied with goals from Andy Hebenton and ex Bruin Bronko Horvath.
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Ciff Pennington
Andy Hebenton
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Brono Horvath
Smallest North Carolina Tar Heels player stands 5 8
Ronnie Jackson of Rocky Mount North Carolina is a sophomore on the North Carolina football squad. He weighs 168 pounds and lines up at left halfback.
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Ronnie Jackson
Rocky Mount, N.C
Caouette Sparks St Louis Past St Ignatius 72 to 35
Ted Caouette scored 38 as St Louis High Eagles routed St Ignatius 72 35 at Sanford to extend their win streak. Caouette set school marks for field goals 15 and first half 21 points while Bob Cote added 16 and Dick Agreste 13. St Louis J V team rallied from 12 points down to force OT 60-52.
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Syracuse Cuts Celtics Lead In Eastern Race
The Celtics lost ground in the Eastern Division after a 102-97 defeat at Syracuse. Boston struggled at the free throw line, making 13 of 28, while Syracuse converted 24 of 29 from the line as Lee Schaffer scored 28 and Tom Heinsohn led Boston with 20.
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Bill Sharman
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Lee Schaffer
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Tom Heinsohn
Pro Basketball Results and Schedule Summary
Saturday results include Los Angeles 131 Cincinnati 128, Syracuse 102 Boston 97, St. Louis 145 San Francisco 129, New York 87 Detroit 78. Sunday saw Chicago 110 San Francisco 102, Detroit 123 St. Louis 119, Syracuse 117 Los Angeles 114. Tuesday fixtures feature Los Angeles Cincinnati New York Boston New York Syracuse San Francisco. ABS Philadelphia 101 Oakland 98 Pittsburgh 111 Long Beach 103 Kansas City 114 Chicago 98 Long Beach 109 Pittsburgh 107 Kansas City 125 Oakland 103. Pittsburgh at Oakland Chicago at Kansas City Philadelphia at Long Beach. Eastern Division Boston 196 760 Syracuse 168 667 2 2) Cincinnati 14 11 560 ( New York 9 19 321 4142)- Western Division San Francisco 8 16 333 812 I Los Angeles 18 9 667 Detroit 8 18 308 9% St. Louis 18 11 621 1 Chicago 8 20 286 10%
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Thornton Holds Off Seagulls For First Win At Thornton
Thornton defeats Old Orchard Beach 63 to 60 in a season opener at Saco Armory. Louis Ladakakos led Old Orchard Beach with 19, while Steve Staples and Bob Aaron paced Thornton with 21 and 16 respectively. Dave McNabb sealed the win with two free throws after a late rebound as Thornton surged from a 12 point halftime deficit. Thornton travels to South Portland to try breaking a 16 year jinx against Red Riot basketball. The Thornton Jayvees also won 36-31.
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Griffith Retains Title With Disputed TKO Victory
World welterweight champion Emile Griffith retained the title with a ninth round technical knockout over Jorge Fernandez of Argentina in Las Vegas. The finish came from a low groin area punch ruled a foul, though unintentional, sparking a lengthy in-ring dispute and confusion among Fernandez’s camp. Official scoring had Griffith ahead on two cards and tied on a third through eight rounds.
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Tigers Squeak By Deering For Initial Victory
Biddeford High Tigers edge Deering High 42 41 at Portland Expo Saturday night. Guards Paul Twomey with 22 points and Leo Bineau eight points fueled the comeback, aiding a tight seesaw game that stayed tied 11 11 after one period and 32 32 after three. Dick Johnson sparked the final surge with a late steal and layup as Steve Weaver led Deering with 20. Coach Art Descoteaux earned his first win. Biddeford to face St Louis next. Deering reserves won 49 48 in the tattletale prelim.
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Leo
Bineau
Biddeford High Tigers
Deering High
Portland
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Tigers
Dick Johnson
Steve Weaver
Jeff Hannon
Deering
Art Descoteaux
Lewist
St. Louis
Steve White
Biddeford
Hockey Scores and Police Courtesy Appeal During Holidays
A Christmas spirit appeal urges courteous driving and walking to boost safety, with State Police backing the push for general goodwill. Hockey results from THE PRESS include Detroit over Toronto four to three, Chicago tying with Detroit one after another, and a Boston New York draw, amid a slate of games and no fixtures today.
Patchwork Patriots Still Winning Football Games
Patchwork Patriots beat San Diego 20 14 as fill in QB Tom Yewcic throws two touchdowns and Gino Cappelletti adds two field goals. Boston sits 9 3 1, half a game behind Houston 10 3 in AFL East as Oilers beat Oakland 32 17 and prep for showdown.
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Boston
Oilers
Tom Yewcic
Gino Cappelletti
Jimmy Crawford
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Boston 20 San Diego 14 Dallas 17 Denver 10
Sports brief lists Saturday results with Boston defeating San Diego 20 to 14 and Dallas beating Denver 17 to 10. It also notes Houston at New York Saturday and upcoming Sunday games San Diego at Dallas and Boston at Oakland.
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December hazards for walkers urged by State Police
The State Police remind readers that December is a dangerous month for pedestrians. Holiday thoughts distract drivers, who may window shop from cars, while earlier darkness and heavier traffic increase risks. Stay alert and look out for yourself.
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