Tigers To Meet Eagles In St Louis Hoop Night
Biddeford visit to St Louis headlines a four game area schedule as Tigers and Eagles seek wins to spark LL tournament chances. Thornton seeks rebound after Friday’s loss. Kennebunk hosts Sanford. Wells faces Eliot. Old Orchard Beach idle.
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Dietzel Blame Falls on Self After Near Miss Against Navy
The article reports Paul Dietzel blaming himself for Army's failed final play versus Navy in Philadelphia. He exonerates referee Barney Finn, saying the official did the right thing and the blame is his for not fully understanding the rules.
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Philadelphia
Carl Stichweh
Celtics Regain Jones for Knicks Test in New York
Boston Celtics, 10 games ahead in the East, bring back Sam Jones for a showdown with the New York Knicks. Jones is health cautious, having missed Baltimore game with a leg injury. Coach Russell touts the reserves as the league’s strongest bench, noting deep rotation and unit play. The team plans home games against St Louis, Philadelphia, then Cincinnati.
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Wildcats chase glory after fourth straight win
Kentucky, under Adolph Rupp, extended its unbeaten start to four with a 100-80 win over North Carolina as Rupp nears his 700th career victory. The article lists other major results across conferences, highlighting Hank Iba, Texas, LSU, and Kansas State performances.
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Shrine Bowl selects top QBs for West team in 1928 game
SAN FRANCISCO Three of the nation's top college quarterbacks are named to the West squad for the Shrine Bowl to be played in December 1928. Don Trull of Baylor Pete Beathard of Southern California and Bill Munson of Utah State head the 24 man West team while the East team will be announced Wednesday.
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Nothing Wrong With Baylor's Shooting
Elgin Baylor with two aching knees and a sprained ankle still shot well scoring 29 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat their opponent 134 points in a Monday game.
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Baylor Stars in 120 Point Seattle Exhibition Wins
In Seattle Baylor dazzled as the NBA staged its only game of the night. The 6-5 standout dominated, scoring heavily as Baltimore was routed 120 points in a showcase that highlighted his college All America credentials earned in the same city.
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Greaves Leads Tottenham to Soccer Glory in London
Tottenham Hotspur and star Jimmy Greaves electrified a 70,000 crowd in Tottenham as Greaves scored to clinch a 1-0 victory over Fulham. The 23 year old, dubbed the Babe Ruth of soccer, has already reached 100 league goals and is closing in on 200, with Spurs contending for titles. The piece contrasts Tottenham with American baseball and notes the strong English league structure with promotion and relegation.
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Biddeford Pulls Ahead In Wins Over Eagles
Biddeford has won three of four against St Louis under coach Art Descoteaux while outscoring the Eagles 197 to 191. The Red Riots lead 759 to 501 in 12 meetings with Maroon. Thornton coach Jim McGaffin struggles versus South Portland in six seasons.
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Memphis State Back Captures Rushing Crown
Dave Casinelli of Memphis State has ended New Mexico State's hold on the college rushing title with 1,016 yards this season. Auburn’s Jimmy Sidle finished strong but 10 yards short, Gale Sayers of Kansas was third with 917. New Mexico State failed to place a top 10 runner after four straight titles.
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Ramsey Censured by N B A for Deception Article
Frank Ramsey of the Boston Celtics was censured by league president Walter Kennedy for a Sports Illustrated article detailing tactics to lure opponents into fouls. Kennedy said the censure aims to curb imitation by youth and plans to seek stronger league powers at the next meeting in Boston during the All-Star Game.
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Beach Crusaders Down Broadway Market In Portland Showdown
Old Orchard Beach Crusaders beat previously seven win streak Broadway Market of South Portland 84 to 70 at the Lee Recreation Center. Rick Harrison led with 25 points and 15 rebounds, Bob Regan had 23, Doni Britton and Pete Timmins 10 each, Sully Sullivan and Bob Maguire 8 apiece. George Shaimes led the Market with 31 points. A rematch is set for December 29 at 8 p.m. at the Lee Recreation Center.
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Texas Wins Grid Championship Title Showdown Sunday
Unbeaten Texas rovered the 1963 season to claim the national college football title in the final AP poll, completing a 10–0 record and earning a Cotton Bowl berth against Navy. Navy finished second in voting, with Illinois taking third after a Rose Bowl bid, as Texas A&M era SEC champs ended a long gap.
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Pitt Panthers snubbed as bowls ignore strong season
Pittsburgh reacts with disbelief as Pitt, ranked fourth nationally after a 10 game schedule ending with a 24-12 loss to Navy, receives no invitation from major bowls. Coach Michelosen laments exclusion while Steelers prepare for an ESPN Eastern Division showdown with the Giants.
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Dempsey Admits Possibility Of Being Drugged
Minneapolis AP report recalls Jack Dempsey's admission that he may have been slipped a Mickey before facing Gene Tunney in 1926. Dempsey says he felt fine during the fight and offered no excuses for the decision, while Benny Marshall of the Birmingham News cites a quote alleging drugging and sickening after-the-fact.
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McNeeley Beats Hawaiian In Boston Garden Thriller
Tom McNeeley, 205 of Medfield, defeated 6-foot-7 Labedong in a 10 round decision at Boston Garden amid catcalls. The rematch followed a prior disqualification and post fight brawl. both men were suspended by the Massachusetts State Boxing Commission. Jackie Martin urged McNeeley during the bout and hurled a bag of peanuts after a sixth round flare up.
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Fights Last Night Paris and London Boxing Results
Sugar Ray Robinson defeated Armand Vanucci by outpoint in Paris while Howard Winstone beat John O'Brien by decision in England. The two bouts delivered clear scorelines with Robinson showcasing superior ring craft and Winstone securing a decisive win on points.
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Saucier OBrien To Meet For Crown At 20th Century
Twin City bowling king Dan Saucier defends his crown Wednesday at 20th Century Lanes Biddeford meeting former champ Dick OBrien in the first half of their title duel. Saucier back from a back injury has 20 straight title defenses in nearly three years while OBrien a 116 average merchant league bowler looms as his toughest opponent yet.
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Boxing rumor about Dempsey request details
In Oakland California Bobo Olson and Hank Casey both from San Francisco fought to a draw while a hidden whisper linked to Tom MecNeeley of Medfield Massachusetts and Duke Sabedong of Hawaii with a long running rumor dating back years, kept private at Dempsey's request.
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