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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1968

Page

6

Horn Leads Packers Past Bears In Narrow AFL Finish

Don Horn, called up from the bench, sparked a 28 27 Packers victory over Chicago as Minnesota supporters helped the upset. Green Bay built a 21 10 halftime lead behind a 67 yard TD pass to Grabowski and a 25 yard strike to Dowler, then held on as the Bears rallied late.

Associated Press Don Horn Green Bay Chicago Bears Minnesota Horn Packers Zeke Bratkowski Bart Starr Chicago Bears Casares Vikings San Francisco Atlanta New Orleans Pittsburgh St. Louis Cleveland Browns Colts Baltimore Oakland San Diego New York Miami Houston Boston Kansas City Denver Dowler Ronnie Bull Mee Val Gordon Jack Concannon Percival Saleen Packer Concannon Ray Nitschke Joe Kapp Eagles Bill Brown Gene Washington Johnny Unitas Losoper Earl Morrall Preston Pearson Pearson Craig Morton Meredith Cowboys Kings Bob Hayes Staneeees Harry Trentilodies Washington Smith Ken Willard Falcons Saints Steelers Bill Kilmer

Thornton Academy downs Cheverus for fifth straight win

Thornton Academy remains undefeated at 5-0 after a 65-58 victory over Cheverus. Rick Frost led the Maroon with 19 points as Thornton overcame a third-quarter surge and a tough Cheverus press to hold on.

Thornton Academy Cheverus Stags Deering Maroon and Gold Saco Uude Portland Thornton Jim McGaffin Rick Martin Martin Maroon Lore Rick Frost Tom Caddigan Rollie Gagnon Phil Sloan Rick Norton Marty Ridge Blue Bulldogs Linnell Gym Inco Jim Gillis Pete Kelly Tom Libby Caddigan Gagnon Frost Nannery Staples Sivage Hobbins Verus Va Peverada Keyes Manoogian Poeees McDonough Crozier A Dolan Cheverus J.V Bergson Haggett

Fights Last Night By The Associated Press

Pedro Adigue 14 outpointed Adolph Pruitt 140 to win the Worldoxing Council world junior welterweight title. Nino Benvenuti 160 outpointed Don Fullmer 159 to retain the world middleweight crown. Choi Sung-Kap 160 defeated Phil Robinson 159 in Seoul. Ty Cobb outpointed by Backus in Syracuse welterweight action.

Associated Press Manila Pedro Adigue Philippines Adolph Pruitt Los Angeles Adigue Worldoxing Council Remo Italy Nino Benvenuti Don Fullmer West Jordan Utah Benvenuti Eoul Choi Sung-Kap South Korea Phil Robinson Nec Syracuse N.Y Ie Backus Saheckate Stertat Ty Cobb Ear N.J

Don Trull Blasts Patriot Coaching Staff

Houston AP Don Trull blasted Boston Patriots coaches after a 45 17 loss that dropped the Pats to 4 10. Trull threw for 279 yards and two touchdowns as Houston rose to 7 7, criticizing Holovak and Patriots management while praising Oilers preparation and focus on little things.

Houston Don Trull Boston Patriots Pats Trull Houston Oilers Boston Astrodome Patriots AFL Jim Beirne Hoyle Granger Cee Bos- Trust Baylor Oilers Gino Cappelletti Tom Sherman Jim Whalen Granger Ken Dyer Okland Nehemiah Wilson Lance Alworth Matt Snell Emerson Boozer Bill Mathis Babe Parilli Jets Miami Bob Griese Rick Norton Kim Hammond Larry Csonka Woody Campbell Ken Hoaage Wayne Walker Iwo

St Marys Edges Sanford Quintet In Close Tilt

St Marys edged Notre Dame Se of Springvale 29 27 in a tight Sunday tilt. Gary Ribaudo led the St Marys offense with nine points as Charles Voccia and David Twomey added eight and seven respectively. The Biddeford five trailed early but surged in the second half after a 4 2 and 12 9 deficit at first quarter and halftime. New England ECAC adds six schools among 16 new members expanding to 187 colleges and universities.

St. Mary's Notre Dame Se Springvale Gary Ribaudo Charles Voccia David Twomey Biddeford New York New England Eastern College Athletic Conference ECAC Catantey Clark Lowell ‘Rech Kistray Suffolk

Chiefs Raiders Tie For Title With Oakland Bird Interception

Oakland and Kansas City finished tied atop the AFL Western Division after a 34-27 Raiders win over San Diego. Rodger Bird scored on a 22 yard run after an interception, and Daryle Lamonica connected with Warren Wells for a 55 yard TD. Jets clinched the Eastern title with a 31-1 win over Miami.

Associated Press Oakland Rodger Bird Raiders John Rauch Bird San Diego Kansas City Denver Jets New York John Had Raider Daryle Lamonica Warren Wells Lamonica Charlie Aellen Blanda

Houston defender retires after game clinching interception

A 22 yard pass interception return for a fourth period touchdown sealed the win for Houston. Defensive end Gary Cutsinger, a six year veteran, announced his retirement from professional football after the game to devote more time to his insurance business, telling coach Wally Lemm of his decision.

Houston Gary Cutsinger Cutsinger Wally Lemm

Bowlerettes Fall By Six In Pro League Match

In a Ladies Pro league match at Scarborough Willowdale defeated the 20th Century Bowlerettes 1 537 to 1 443. Willowdale’s Dot Cleveland led with 316 and Dot D Andrea 314 while Doris Gillis 299 and Ann Temms 294 starred for the Bowlerettes.

Scarborough Willowdale Dot Cleveland Dot D’andrea Willowdale Clu Doris Gillis Ann Temm D. D'Andrea Oe V. Rokoskiennessey D. Cleveland J. Montpas Temm L. Lessard D. Gillis

Boston AP fragment reports Fox Terrier ownership case

Fragmentary AP wire note from Boston mentions a seven year old fox terrier owned by Ballich, but details are unclear. The incomplete text lacks a clear action, location, or outcome to determine a full news item.

Boston Ballich

Great White Hope Jess Willard Dies

Los Angeles AP reports the death of 86 year old heavyweight boxing icon Jess Willard The Great White Hope who won the title in 1915 by defeating Jack Johnson He lost the crown to Jack Dempsey in 1919 and died following a cerebral hemorrhage after heart treatment His wife Hattie by his side funeral plans pending and two sons in Los Angeles area

Los Angeles Jess Willard Jack Johnson Willard Stonewes Jack Dempsey Ream Memorial Lutheran Hospital Hattie Johnson Havana Cuba Paris Dempsey Toledo Ohio Demsey Padas Jack Kearns Kearns Associated Press Willards Jess Jr Alan

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