Packers Clinch Western Diadem in NFL Title Run
The Packers secured the Western Conference title with a 20-17 win over Los Angeles, forcing a Giants rematch for the NFL championship on December 30 in New York. Detroit’s loss to Chicago or left them to Playoff Bowl fate. Across the league, Jim Taylor broke the TD record with 19, Green Bay set a season high with 281 first downs, and Y A Tittle matched the season TD pass mark with 33 as the Giants finished 12-2 and playoff-bound.
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Norm Snead
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Westbrook tops Biddeford 74 57 in sparse bowl night
Westbrook High defeated Biddeford 74 57 at home behind a 31 point second period and 25 from Mike Mazarall. Biddeford led early 14 9 but Westbrook surged, holding a 40 24 halftime edge. Len Lasczak led Biddeford with 16 points while Jeff Trecartin and Dick Billings paced Westbrook with 13 and 12. The Tigers drop to 2 3. Westbrook also won the jayvee 63 59. The bowl season in general drew small crowds, with Baker and Mira starring in the Liberty and Gotham Bowls before limited attendance totals.
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Jayvee
Associated Press
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BHS Footballers Bowl to Beat Lane Rolloff
Biddeford High footballers hosted a bowling rolloff at 2d Century Lanes on Saturday with six teams and 24 bowlers. Team Two led by Athletic Director Art Descoteaux won with 1,041 pins, over Team One's 1,012. Descoteaux, coach Neil Serpico, Mike Hanson and Leopold Couture formed the winning squad. Descoteaux rolled a 312 and a 117.
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Art Descoteaux
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Mike Hanson
Leopold Couture
Descoteaux
Candy Spots Retired After Stellar Two-Year-Old Cap
Candy Spots owned by Rex C. Ellsworth won all three starts as a two-year-old, earning $158,312 in 1962 before retirement for the year. The standout colt demonstrated dominant form and firm ownership backing through a flawless juvenile campaign.
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Zephyrs Climb Past Warriors In NBA Chase
The Chicago Zephyrs sit third in the Western Division after beating the Pistons 110-106, while the San Francisco Warriors drop to the basement with a 144-137 loss to Syracuse. Terry Dischinger led the Zephyrs with 33 points as St. Louis beat New York 115-108.
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St Francis Jayvees Top Berwick Academy 78 62
St Francis Jayvees defeated Berwick Academy 78 to 62 at Biddeford Junior High Gym. Terry McShea led with 22 points as BA trailed 44 34 at halftime. Soucy and Reg Archer sparked the first half for St Francis. Murphy and Damon led Berwick. McShea Romeo and Connolly keyed the Red Knights second half surge.
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North Carolina Co-Captains Named For Grid Season
Pro football report lists Halfback Ward Marslender of Washington and center Joe Craver of Shelby as co captains for the season, highlighting leadership roles for North Carolina.
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Washington, N.C
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Shelby, N.C
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Rangers Stop Red Wings In Wild Encounter
New York Rangers star Andy Heberton delivered a hat trick as his team defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 in a wild game. Detroit’s Bill Gadsby drew a 10-minute misconduct and game misconduct, costing him a $75 league fine. Meanwhile Toronto crushed Chicago 6-2 and Montreal beat Boston 5-2.
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Perkins Won't Meet Loi Again After Title Fight
Eddie Perkins of Chicago says he will never face Duilio Loi again because the Italian champion has trouble making the junior welterweight limit. Loi won the rematch by decision in 15 rounds in Milan, with Perkins weighing 138 1/4 and Loi 137 1/2 pounds, under the 140-pound limit.
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Doug Jones Stacks Folley With Seventh Round KO
New York AP Doug Jones, already a top light heavy, knocked out Zora Folley in the seventh round at 1 58 of the frame. The stoppage, Folley’s fifth since turning pro, leaves Folley 62 6 2 and Jones 21 3 1 with 13 knockouts. Jones longs for another light heavyweight title shot while establishing heavyweight elite status.
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Stags Defeat St Louis 71 61 In Close High School Game
Cheverus High School countered late to beat St Louis High School 71 to 61 at the gym Saturday night. Jeff Bannister scored 27 points leading Cheverus, with Bill O'Brien 17 and Eddie Manning 15 aiding. Ted Caouette top-scored for St Louis with 22 as Portland area teams traded leads early and the Eagles rallied from a 55 41 third quarter deficit before Cheverus finished strong.
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Celtics Face Tough Week of Auerbach Workshops
Boston coach Red Auerbach vows hard practices as the Celtics, world champions, endure a flawed week after a 124 120 loss to the Royals. He criticizes the team for not meshing and inconsistent ball handling. Jackie Foley joins the roster, Gene Guarilla to sit 30 days as 12th man. Bill Russell owns a rubber plantation in Liberia.
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Oilers Capture Eastern Title Third Time In Row
Houston Oilers clinch their third straight AFL Eastern Division title by crushing the New York Titans 44 10. The victory extended their win streak to seven as Boston Patriots slip further in the race and Dallas won 26 17 over San Diego. Oilers aim at next Sunday’s playoff in Houston led by Pop Ivy and a strong receiving corps. Carry Back wins the Metropolitan Handicap at Aqueduct becoming the fourth millionaire in Thoroughbred history with over 1 million dollars in career earnings.
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Bruins Struggle Through Weekend Losses In December
Boston Bruins drop to 1-4-0 in December after backto back losses. Montreal Canadiens crushed Boston 5 2 after Henri Richard opened the scoring. Toronto Maple Leafs followed with an 8 2 win in the prior night. Ed Johnston struggled in net as Perreault’s injury eyed.
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Jones Beats Folley For Junior Welter Title
The Associated Press reports Doug Jones of New York knocked out Zora Folley in Milan for the world junior welter crown. Duilio Loi defeated Eddie Perkins by points in Chicago. Bernardo Caraballo stopped Ronnie De Cost in Bogota. Nai Manchai outpointed Golden Huff in Singapore. Tadao Kawamura beat Manual Magallanes in Tokyo.
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