Eastern Race Narrows for NFL Title Duel
The NFL Eastern race narrowed to Giants and Eagles as each must win to force a playoff. Giants beat Eagles 28 24 and Browns fell to the Bears 17 14. In other games, 49ers beat Packers while Lions edged Vikings and Bears beat Cowboys. Johnny Unitas set new passing yardage mark.
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Baylor Triumphs in Gotham Bowl Debut
Baylor Bears defeated Utah State 24 to 9 in the Gotham Bowl marking the bowl debut. Syracuse led by Heisman winner Ernie Davis prepares for the Liberty Bowl against Miami Florida while Kansas faces ce in the Bluebonnet Bowl in Houston.
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Cincinnati Faces Drake In Early Season Test
Cincinnati placed as a basketball giant facing Drake a tough early season test in a matchup that hinges on Drake’s high scoring pace. Ohio State and several other top teams posted strong results while West Virginia and Purdue moved higher in rankings with decisive wins.
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Pender Refuses Fullmer Shot at Downes in Boston
Former middleweight champion Paul Pender rejects Gene Fullmer as challenger for Terry Downes who holds titles in MA NY and by the European Boxing union. Downes dethroned Pender in London last year and Fullmer wants a title bout after stopping Benny Kid Paret. Pender is set to face Downes again, likely in Boston next March.
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Schedule Shifts At Saco Recreation Center Announced
Saco Recreation Director Harvey Lamontagne Jr announces volleyball moved to Monday evenings and Tuesday closures during basketball season. Teenage night Wednesdays, high school dances Thursdays, younger grades Fridays, and Saturday story time. December 13 is adult league signup deadline at Thornton Academy gym.
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Film on Gambling Begins by Washington Christian Board
The Methodist Board of Christian Social Concerns starts production of a film on gambling. Rev. Donald Kuhn, a board official, says the film portrays real life scenes rather than fiction, reflecting widespread daily experiences.
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Pro Football Results and Standings Update
National League Eastern Division leaders New York and Philadelphia post records, with results from Saturday and Sunday games. Western Division shows Green Bay and Detroit atop. Sunday matchups include Cleveland at New York and Pittsburgh at St. Louis among others. A note on storing quick breads after baking.
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Toronto Gains Ground In NHL Pennant Race
The Maple Leafs hold second in the NHL three points behind Montreal who stretch to 12 straight without a loss. Toronto earned two weekend wins including a 3-2 upset of the Rangers to close the gap and widen the lead over third place New York. Montreal defeated Boston 4-3 and Detroit beat Chicago 3-2. Don Simmons earned his second win in goal substituting for injured Johnny Bower.
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Big 20 Nips Bombers in close York Cumberland league bout
In York Cumberland County league action at 20th Century lanes the Big 20 defeated the 20th Century Bombers 1 813 to 1 761. Key scores include Bob Kelley 39 Chris Anton 389 and Al St Clair 379 for the victors while Pete Lachance 375 Nick Gillis 365 led the Bombers. Foss Metal edged Monument Square 4 1 517 to 1 513 in Portland as Herve Paul sealed the win with a final spare.
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Pro Basketball Standings and Saturday Results
NBA standings show Cleveland 13 games, Pittsburgh 12, Chicago 10, Washington 9 with varying win percentages. Saturday results include Los Angeles over Washington, Kansas City over Chicago, San Francisco over Hawaii, Pittsburgh over Cleveland, and a close Washington win over Los Angeles. No games scheduled today.
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Weighty million-dollar medal display eyed for Seattle fair
Northwest Historical Medals, Inc. of Walla Walla plans a display at the Seattle World's Fair featuring a million-dollar weigh-in. The 63,000-pound sculpture would test floors and present a striking exhibit on the exhibit's weight challenge.
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One Room Schools Decline in Tennessee Totals
Tennessee still has 364 one room schools serving 7 280 students in 1960, according to Education Commissioner Joe Morgan. He notes this is only a fifth of the number that taught 21 980 students a century earlier.
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Biddeford Tigers Host St Louis Kich In Big Twin City Showdown
Biddeford High School hosts rival St Louis Kich in a big early season boys basketball clash. Tigers aim to extend two wins in as many starts and overturn a storied rival, while prelims feature Jayvees. Nearby games include Thornton Academy vs Portland and York, with multiple area teams chasing early-season momentum.
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City Cage Loop Opens Season With Elm Laundry Clash
The Biddeford City basketball league begins this season at the BHL gym with Roy and Perreault facing Elm Laundry at 7, then Ed and Frank take on White Star. The East End club returns, taking over the Prescott Metal sponsorship club as its seven line. A two-game weekly schedule follows with multiple matchups through January and February including White Star, Triple Cola, Prescott Metal, Elm Laundry, Ed & Frank, East End, Roy & Perreault, and White Star.
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Cannon scores five touchdowns as Oilers stay in East race
Billy Cannon starred for Houston with 216 rushing yards and five TDs, breaking the league one game rushing mark in a 48-21 win over New York to clinch at least a tie for the AFL Eastern Division title. San Diego tops Buffalo 28-10 as Dallas crushes Denver 49-21. Boston downs Oakland 35-21 the previous night.
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Camp Ellis Club Plans Fish Derby
The Camp Ellis Rod and Gun club met to plan a fish derby on the first Sunday in February with weigh stations at Swan and Kennebunk ponds and Ossipee Lake. Prizes will go togue, brown trout, and pickerel champions. Tickets are being printed.
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Santa Violates Old Blue Law Cited After Sunday Work
In Philadelphia area a Santa Claus, Charles Staeger of Cornwell Heights, and four workers were cited for Sunday gainful employment at a suburban discount store after a merchants’ group complained. Police waited for children to finish telling wishes before issuing the citation under the blue law.
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Wilt Scores 55 as Warriors Beat Packers in Motioned Weekend
Wilt Chamberlain managed 55 points as the Philadelphia Warriors beat the Chicago Packers 118-109 after a 78 and 61 point weekend surge. The Packers led 34-17 early before Philadelphia rallied with a fast break led by Guy Rodgers and Al Attles.
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Clemente Wins National League Batting Crown
Roberto Clemente of the Pittsburgh Pirates led the NL with a .351 average to claim the batting title. Vada Pinson was second at .343 for the pennant winning Reds, followed by Ken Boyer and Wally Moon. Orlando Cepeda led in homers with 46 and RBI with 142. Willie Mays topped runs with 129, as Maury Wills led in steals with 35.
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Cub Scouts Witness Submarine Launch and Memorial Service
Den 1 leaders from Biddeford Cub Scout Pack 369 joined Roger Beaupre and Robert Parenteau of Troop 369 at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Kittery to observe the launch of USS Tinosa. The ceremony also marked a memorial for the Squalas which sank in 1939 near the Isle of Shoals.
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Pastime Cops Easy Win In Bowling Loops
Pastime A team in York Cumberland league beat Fruitland of Westbrook by four points and 40 pins, losing the last string by 15 pins. Al Huot led Pastime with 388. Jack McCarthy topped Fruitland with 351. Pastime B swept Holy Name of Portland by 134 pins. Lamontagne led locals with 339 while Duffy led the losers with 321.
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Atomic Energy Costly Program
The United States has invested over 25 billion dollars in its atomic energy program since 1940 including the atomic bomb. The 1961 operations total 2.61 billion with 733 million for production of nuclear materials 637 million for raw materials 516 million for weapons development and fabrication 437 million for reactor development 154 million for physical research 54 million for biology and medicine and 81 million for miscellaneous projects.
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Local Scouts Attend Pack 369 and 309 Guests
Ronald Lamarre and Ronald Hamel with Michael Lambert attend a scout meeting led by Francis J. Perry Cubmaster. They are joined by Daniel Perry Den 2 of Pack 369 and Roland Perry Webelos Den of Pack 309 as guests.
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