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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1963
Page
6
Navy quarterback Roger Staubach accepts the Heisman Trophy and says he has a lot to learn about passing. He led Navy to a 9-1 season, No. 2 ranking, and Cotton Bowl berth against Texas. Staubach plans to work hard next season and notes interest from pro teams after his academy service.
Mrs Nell Sheehy of Miami runs a home based workshop making jockey pants shirts and caps for riders. Her customers include top stables and Derby winners. The business grew from a Nashville factory past to nationwide orders as Sheehy guided fit and style without pockets or belt loops. Sheehy’s husband John owned horses before illness.
New York AP reports Minnesota Vikings receiver Paul Flatley, a Northwestern alum, earns NFL Rookie of the Year from a 14-city panel. At 6-1, 187, he ranks eighth among top pass catchers with 51 receptions for 867 yards and four touchdowns. Viking scouts drafted him No. 4 last year in Chicago.
The Associated Press reports results: Boston 105 over St. Louis 95 and Philadelphia 113 over New York 103 with Cincinnati 127 beating Detroit 107. Eastern and Western division standings show Boston and Cincinnati atop their divisions with multiple teams chasing playoff spots.
Don Saucier holds a 30 pin lead over Dick O'Brien at midmatch in the 20th Century Lanes title event in Biddeford. Saucier finished with 1,197 to O'Brien's 1,167 as both swapped the lead through six games. Saucier closed strong with three high strings, including a 99, aided by four strikes and 32 spares for 239 bonus pins. O'Brien totaled 229 bonus on five strikes and 27 spares.
The Boston Celtics extended their record to 19-2 with a ninth straight home victory, holding St Louis to 95 as they beat the Hawks 104-95. They remain atop the Eastern Division, 52 games ahead of Cincinnati, while Cincinnati trounced Detroit 127-107 and Philadelphia beat New York 113-103. Marv Owen’s hitless streak continues through the 1935 Series.
A national midweek slate saw Duke, Arizona State and Ohio State upset as Vanderbilt, Bradley and Davidson posted upset wins. Michigan beat Butler 80-70 to stay undefeated, with Davidson stunning Ohio State 95-73 as Fred Hetzel fouled out for 16 points.
Chicago bears legendary coach George Halas, 68, named NFL Coach of the Year as he eyes a pivotal Sunday clash with the Detroit Lions for the Western Division crown. If the Bears win, they clinch the division and host the NFL title game at Wrigley Field. a loss could open the door for Green Bay. Halas praised his players and defense, while hinting at retirement as a distant consideration.
In a pivotal late drive Ed Brown of the Steelers passed from punt formation for the first time this season, connecting with Red Mack for 42 yards and helping Pittsburgh beat Dallas 24-19 to reach a winner take all title game with the Giants. The victory followed a fourth down gamble and featured Brown Mack and Theron Sapp as key figures. Other top performances came from Johnny Unitas Charlie Johnson Willie Galimore Earl Morrall and Dick Lynch.
Chicago defeated New York 6 to 2 while Detroit beat Toronto 3 to 0. Chicago leads the standings with 7 wins and 6 losses, 30 points, followed by Montreal 12 wins 2 losses 85? Detroit 6 3 5 3. New York 6 16 4 16. Boston 5:33 636.
In Norfolk Bobby Foster from Washington DC stopped Willie Besmanoff of Jacksonville in three rounds. A Union City draw featured Hubert Hilton of Glen Cove and Wendell Newton of The Bahamas. In Bellingham Eddie Cotton of Seattle scored a stoppage.
Tounton Academy intramural play featured the Raiders beating the Gustos 43 to 22 and the Chiefs edging the Warriors 27 to 23 at Linne Gym. Key scorers included Wilson and Sargent for the Chiefs and Stetson plus D Petit and Donald for the Warriors. Officials were Wilson and Stetson in the first game and P Brown and Stewart in the second.
In Cincinnati AP reports the Philadelphia Phillies earned individual NL fielding honors. Don Demeter tied a major league record with 172 flawless outfield chances in 119 games. Tony Taylor posted a .986 fielding mark at second base and Chris Short led pitchers by handling 61 chances. Milwaukee led the league in team fielding for the first time with a .980 record in 1963.
Dee describes 22-year-old Buoniconti of the Patriots as a tough, mean linebacker despite a small 5-foot-11, 210-pound frame. Teammates say his size prompts a powerful low tackle, and he stars with fierce on-field tenacity. Boston travels to Kansas City for a crucial AFL East title bout with playoff implications.
Chicago's dynamic duo, Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita, powered a 6-2 victory over New York. Mikita scored three goals and added an assist while Hull netted his 200th NHL goal. The win, coupled with Detroit's 3-1 win over Toronto, widened Chicago's lead to 10 points as the Hawks moved 20 points in 12 games.
At 1 30 p m Sunday in the home of Mrs Roland Paquette 4 Emerson Ave Saco a buffet lunch will follow the business session An exchange of 1 gifts among attendees is planned for this affair
Irish Don Bale of New York faces Hachi Jo in Japan as Ric Ma Gramo posts 110 percent in the Philippines and Fumio Takakura listed with 111 in an out of date lineup on page seven sports.
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