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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1961

Page

6

Oilers Bank On Cannon To Help Stop Chargers

AFL title game preview as Houston and San Diego meet in a rematch led by Billy Cannon. Houston set season records including 6,288 passing yards and 513 points, with Cannon linking a 948 rushing yards record and George Blanda piling up 3,340 passing yards and 36 touchdowns. The Oilers seek another win after a 33-13 road victory and a 34-12 home loss earlier.

Houston San Diego Oilers Billy Cannon Louisiana State Lou Rymkus Billy Wall Lemm Rymkus Cannon AFL Iamps National Football League Aingle NFL George Blanda Charles Hennigan Elroy Hirsch Chargers

New Safety Measures For Football Sought

In Chicago AP reports the National Federation of State High School Athletic Associations seeks stricter enforcement of piling on tackling and out of bounds rules and a reduction in forearm use on defense after 15 direct prep football deaths in 1961. The federation says 720000 boys played, a ratio of 2.08 per 100.

Chicago National Federation of State Clifford B. Fagan Associated Press Texas

Pipers Back In Sunberth Of American Loop

The Cleveland Pipers with Johnny Cox and Roy Taylor regain first in the American Basketball League Eastern Division after a 99 94 win over Majors to Western 96 89. Kansas City keeps pace as Pittsburgh tilts, while Los Angeles defeats Washington 108 90. Saints edge Chiefs 104 101 at Sacramento. Cox 32 points Taylor 31 in Pipers victory.

Associated Press Cleveland Pipers Johnny Cox Aga Roy Taylor Jack Pipers Kansas Ci Pittsburgh Kansas City Adr Los Angeles Washington

Pro Basketball Tuesday and Wednesday NBA Scores

Report of Tuesday results Syracuse defeated Detroit 124 to 111 New York beat St Louis 128 111 Philadelphia edged Cincinnati 117 110 Los Angeles overcame Boston 104 101 Wednesday list shows LosAngeles Chicago Detroit Philadelphia at Detroit New York Boston Providence ABS Cleveland 99 Chicago 94 Los Angeles 108 Washington 90 Kansas City 96 Pittsburgh 89 San Francisco 104 Hawaii 101 and multiple remaining matchups and venue notes.

Associated Press NBA Syracuse Detroit New York St. Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati Los Angeles Boston Chicago Providence R. I Cleveland Washington Kansas City Pittsburgh San Francisco Hawaii Norfolk

Records and high scores from bowling event

The record list shows Team total for Saco Bombers at 1 101 and Team single for King Pins at 392. Individual high scores include M Guignard with a 324 series and a 125 high single. Chicago at Cleveland.

Saco Bombers M. Guignard King Pins Candlepins

Hot Rods and Hot Shots Roar To High Scores

The 2319 event showcases Hot Rods Team total 1085 and Hot Shots 381 as team high. Individual marks include Three strings by R Boissoneault at 307 and high single by R Petrin at 114.

SLAA Eee Eee Eere Eeeeese Saease Feetere Eewere Ereeer Eee Eeeenne Erere Eenene T. Fleurant K. Woodworth Eevee Ted-Hampshire League Blue Angels Fixers Eeeeeere Vv Wing Dings Muffers L. Beaulieu Gagnon Epperell Trojans Vikings Steam Rollers Tro Ss B. Grenier Last Landing Coton's Bers iSalle Charite Biddeford Caron’s Caron's F. Boisvert Hot Rods R. Boissoneault R. Petrin Caron Salle Charite Biddeford Dist Boisvert Halevart

Seven Malt Liquor Licenses Granted in Biddeford

Seven restaurant malt liquor licenses have been granted by the Biddeford Municipal officers. Included are Julienne's Cafe, 26 Franklin Street, Whelan's Barbe-

Biddeford Julienne’s Cafe Franklin Street Whelan’s Barbe

Two Car Accident Reported In Saco

A two car accident at the intersection of Shadagee Road and Bradley Street in Saco was reported to police. John M. DeAngelis aged 27 from Biddeford and Amand J. Raymond aged 28 from Saco were the drivers. neither was injured and no damage estimate was provided.

Bradley Street Saco John M. DeAngelis RFD Biddeford Amand J. Raymond Irving Street Shadagee

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