Patriots Are Slim Favorites In AFL Title Bid
Boston hosts Buffalo in a decisive AFL Eastern Division clash to decide who faces San Diego for the league title. Cappelletti, Gilchrist clash as Boston, 10-2-1, seeks win while Buffalo, 11-2-0, can clinch with a win or tie. Parilli leads a high scoring Patriots attack against Saban’s Bills in a game shaping the championship.
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Navy seeks successor as Hardin departs coaching helm
Annapolis, Md. Navy ends Wayne Hardin era by firing him after 10 years and a 3-6-1 season. Officials say interviews will select a successor, with insiders favored but outsiders possible. Final agreement labeled mutually satisfactory though Hardin remained dissatisfied.
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Biddeford High forms field action committees
Committee chairmen were named at a Biddeford High Athletic Field Action Committee meeting. Members include Plamondon and Caret among others, with plans for a February benefit ball, tree clearing in January, and a joint public civic effort to build outdoor athletic facilities while saving taxpayer money.
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Mays Captures National League Slugging Crown
Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants won the National League slugging title for 1964 with a .607 average on 351 total bases in 588 at bats. He posted 21 doubles 9 triples and 47 homers in 179 hits, extending NL records for career slugging average and 11 straight seasons with 300 or more total bases. Ron Santo followed with .564 slugging, then Richie Allen .557 Rico Carty .554 Frank Robinson .548 Orlando Cepeda .539 Billy Williams .532 Hank Aaron .514.
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Knicks End Celtics Win Streak In Providence
Knicks beat the Boston Celtics 113 112 at the Rhode Island Auditorium to snap the defending champions seven game run. Len Chappell and Johnny Egan each scored 21, Willis Reed led New York with 22 as Boston stars Havlicek Heinsohn and Russell reached the 20 point mark. The Celtics head to St Louis for a Saturday game against the Hawks after a busy week.
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Ski Conditions Report From New England Council Areas
A compact ski conditions bulletin lists snow surface codes and recent depths for New England and nearby regions. Items include multiple Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and Connecticut areas with surface types such as FG, PP and M and condition codes from 1 to 6, detailing powder, packed powder and machine made snow with notes on limited operations and varying new snow inches. Names of resorts include Lost Valley Pleasant Mountain Squaw Mounts Sunday River Black Mountain Cannon Mount Cranmore Mittersill Wildcat Stratton Mount Killington Mount Snow Okemo Pico Peak Sugarbush Woodstock Glen Ellen Jay Peak Mad River Glen Stowe Corinthia Killington Mount Snow Pico Peak Stratton Woodstock Brodie Mount Butternut Basin Mount Tom Thunder Mountain Hamilton Slopes Diamond Hill Powder Hill Tapawingo.
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Bruins Triumph Over Red Wings In 5-3 NHL Win
Boston Bruins defeated Detroit Red Wings 5-3 at Olympia Stadium as three quick goals in 59 seconds of the second period aided the visitors. Montreal tied Toronto 2-2 after a late surge in the same night.
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Scribe Selects Winners in AFL Finale
Buffalo eyes Dec 26 title date with San Diego as Boston hosts the Bills in a pivotal AFL East showdown. Capelletti kicks decide a bitter rival clash while Edgerson absence tightens Bills defense. Other AFL picks: KC over NY, Oakland over San Diego, Houston over Denver.
Hoop Injuries Blamed on Close NBA Games
New York AP report notes NBA players point to close games as a factor in injuries while teams scrutinize rest and physical strain during tense finishes. The piece highlights how heightened minutes and frantic pacing in late quarters raise risk for key players.
Liberty Bowl to be played indoors in Atlantic City
The Liberty Bowl will be held at Atlantic City's Convention Hall marking the first indoor major bowl. Tulsa's Jerry Rhome, AP outstanding back, leads an aerial Tulsa attack against Mississippi in the Bluebonnet Bowl in Houston. Utah's strong defense faces West Virginia as Allen McCune passes for the Mountaineers.
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Thornton In Opener BHS Set In Nightcap
A doubleheader at the Portland Expo features Thornton Academy against Deering High at 7:30 pm followed by Biddeford High versus Cheverus in the nightcap. Deering and Thornton enter with strong records as Biddeford and Cheverus seek first wins. St Louis visits Oxford Hills Saturday. NBA refs meeting discussed injuries and rough play concerns.
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Tips For Teens by Elinor Williams Q Dated Advice
The column advises a 13 year old aspiring actress to ignore naysayers and build skills through library reading, plays, amateur groups, and classes while keeping acting separate from daily life. A 15 year old, extremely shy suitor is encouraged to value respectful dating and inner confidence over “exciting” tricks, focusing on mutual enjoyment.
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Hockey Results Tie Between Toronto and Montreal
National Hockey League scores show Toronto 2 Montreal 2 in a tie. Standings list Montreal 6 32 points, Detroit 3 30, Toronto 11 29, Chicago 11 28, New York 9 25, Boston 6 17, and Chicago 4 16 points. No games scheduled today with Detroit, Toronto, Chicago, Montreal, and New York in upcoming matchups.
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Nasson College Defeats St Francis in Tight Basketball Opener
Nasson College beat St Francis College 85 to 71 at Biddeford Junior High in a seesaw battle. Mitchell led Nasson with 27 points while Porter added 25 and Kelly 23 for St Francis. Nasson pulled away late behind strong defense and late free throw scoring.
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Nellie Fox to Coach Houston Colt .45s Next Season
Nellie Fox, former American League MVP, will become a coach for the Houston Colt .45s next season. Fox, known for his second base skills, returns to the organization in a mentoring role.
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