Tournaments Dot Map By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Loyola Chicago leads AP top ten as most teams enter over 100 holiday tournaments. Kentucky Michigan UCLA NYU Cincinnati Vanderbilt Davidson Duke Oregon State appear in varied invitationals from Quaker City to Sugar Bowl, Charlotte Holiday, and Los Angeles Classic.
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Cincinnati
Bearcats
Loyola of Chicago
Philadelphia
Quaker City
Georgetown
Kentucky
Loyola of New Orleans
Michigan
UCLA
NYU
Wolvernes and
Violets
Bruins
Yale
Vanderbilt
Memphis State
Davidson
Penn
Duke
Auburn
Oregon State
Portland
Ore
Louisiana State
Wagner
Loyola
Chicago
Coaches Divided On Game Outcome
New York AP report quotes four coaches who played both the Bears and the Giants predicting the NFL title game at Wrigley Field. Christiansen backs the Giants on offense while Parker and Skorich stress weather favors the Bears. Shula declines to pick a winner.
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NEW York
Chicago Bears
New York Giants
Wrigley Field
Giants
Bears
Jack Christiansen
San Francisco 49Ers
49Ers
Buddy Parker
Pittsburgh
Nick Skorich
Philadelphia
Parker
Skorich
Eagles
Don Shula
Baltimore Colts
Colts
Chargers Gain Offense Crown
New York AP The San Diego Chargers the Western Division champions of the AFL captured the league total offense crown finishing second in total defense. They totaled 5160 yards averaging 368.5 per game as they prepare to face either the Bills or Patriots for the league title.
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NEW York
San Diego Chargers
Chargers
Buffalo Bills
Boston Patriots
Roe Chargers
Seenan
Oakland
Clem Daniels
Daniels
Buffalo
Cookie Gilchrist
Fred Glick
Houston
Jim Fraser
Tobin Rote
San Diego
Associated Press
Lionel Taylor
Denver
New England Ski Reports With Ratings by Region
A regional ski condition bulletin lists rating codes and trail assessments for New England and nearby states. Entries cover Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut with base depths minimums maximums and terrain notes. A Weather Bureau outlook notes snow tapering in southern New England with heavier snow on eastern slopes of northern New England and partial clearing followed by cold nights.
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Boston
New England Council
Maine Pleasant Mt
New Hampshire North
Cannon Mt
Cranmore
Mittersill
Wildcat NP
New Hampshire
South
Brookline
Gunstock
F. Temple
Mt. Novice
Vermont North Base
Glen Ellen
Jay Peak
Mad River
Middlebury
Bow
Stowe
Sugarbush
Vermont Central
South Base
Max Bromley
Burrington Hill
Carinthia
Okemo
Pico Peak
Penis
Mt. F
Powder Hill
U.S. Weather Bureau
New England
Champlain Valley
Vermont
Triple Deadlock In Scoring Race
A three way tie for the lead emerges as Dowd holds seventh with 81 points. Caouette and Darling share fifth place with Gagne close behind, while Stirk and Agreste cling to top standings.
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Peakcock
Steve Area
Dowd
Bob Ahern
St. Louis
Ted Caouette
Keith Darling
Wells
Dick Agreste
Bob Alexandre
Rol Gagne
The
Seagulls
Phil Stirk
Kennebunk
Don
Caouette
Thornton Academy
Alexandre
Agreste
WHS
UWS
Clifford
BHS
Peacock
OOB
Chuck Clifford
Biddeford
Y A Tittle Santa Claus For Giants In Bears Showdown
In Chicago AP reports a playful Christmas piece comparing Giants quarterback Y. A. Tittle to Santa Claus. A fathermeetsson dialogue explains Tittle's arm and accuracy, Del Shofner as Rudolphlike target, Bears pass defense corners Roosevelt Taylor Petitbon McRae Whitsett, and coach George Halas craving a NFL title as the holiday backdrop.
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Chicago
Tittle
Santa Claus
Junior
Chicago Bears
New York Giants
Dander
Dasher
Blitzen
del Shofner
Del
Santa
Rudolph
Eolittle
Santa Tittle
Daddy
Bears
Roosevelt Taylor
Richie Petitbon
Benny McRae
Davey Whitsell
Mr. Tittle
Papa Bear
George Halas
Forcier Wins Merchants Handicap Bowling Rolloff
Jerry Forcier won the Merchants League Christmas handicap bowling rolloff at 20th Century Lanes Biddeford with a 667 total on games of 131 133 131 120 and 142 high single. Roland Belair and Buster Desmarais followed with 640 and 610 totals. Herve Paul led among singles with 142. Norm Daigneault earned consolation.
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Jerry Forcier
Biddeford
Merchants League
Forcier
Lee
Roland Belair
Gosselin's Contractors
Buster
Desmarais
Herve Paul
Norm Daigneault
Archie
Variety
Belair
St. Onge
Gagnon
Paul
Howe
Larkin
Huot
Allie
Neault
R. Dusseault
Nolette
Roy
Desrosier
Dion
O. Dusseault
Daigneault
Dee And Foss Tied For Top In Lane Rolloff
A 30-bowler handicap rolloff at Pastime Bowling Center Biddeford produced tight scoring led by Harold Dee and Steve Foss tied for first with 640 each, each carrying a 65 pin five-string handicap. Don Nolette placed third with 634 and a 20 pin start, Ernie Corriveau fourth with 594 and a 90 pin start. Dick Murray won high non placing single. Another rolloff will be held next Monday for eligible league bowlers.
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Biddeford
Harold Dee
Steve Foss
Don’ Nolette
Ernie” Corriveau
Dick’ Murray
Old Orchard Recreation Loop Scores Narrowly in Tight Clash
Colts 68 led by Hogan with 8 points and Durfee adding 9 in a hard fought game against Critics 67 with Stetson and Reagan contributing key scores. Timmins and Timmins added multiple baskets as both sides battled for control.
Officials Beaudoin and Tsomi Des Time for 4-8s
The fragment lists Beaudoin and Tsomi as officials and notes a time for four to eight tests or rounds. It mentions numbers 13 28 41 68 and 9 23 44 67, with no clear event or location provided.
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Geer Bnndest Buncabice
Ookee Oaks
Beaudoin
Tsomides
Wilt Chamberlain Tops NBA Scoring Lead Again
Wilt Chamberlain of the San Francisco Warriors became the NBA's leading scorer this week, first to reach 1000 points with a 34.0 point per game average. Bob Pettit and Oscar Robertson follow with 967 and 941 points, while Jerry West trains a 29.1 average for the Lakers.
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NEW York
Wilt Chamberlain
San Francisco Warriors
National Basketball Association
Oscar Robertson
Cincinnati Royals
Nba Toam
Chamberlain
Big Dipper
Bob Pettit
St. Louis Hawks
Robertson
Big O
Jerry West
Los Angeles Lakers
Beliveau Surges Ahead in NHL Scoring Race
Montreal star Jean Beliveau, the NHL’s top career scorer, moved into first place after a 6-point week. He had three goals and three assists as the Canadiens won three straight, surpassing Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita of the Chicago Black Hawks, who each totaled three points in the period.
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Montreal
Jean Beliveau
Montreal Canadiens
National Hockey League
Canadiens
Beliveau
Bobby Hull
Stan Mikita
Chicago Black Hawks
Hull
Mikita
Chicago
Diallo Beats Fullmer In Utah Bout
Paris Souleymane Diallo from Senegal outpointed Don Fullmer at West Jordan Utah in a boxing match. The score margin remained narrow with Diallo taking the decision.
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Associated Press
Paris
Souleymane Diallo
Senegal
Don Fullmer
West Jordan
Utah
Houston Oilers lure Baylor passer Trull to AFL
Palo Alto AP Don Trull, a pass-happy quarterback from Baylor, will join the Houston Oilers of the AFL next year. Neither Trull nor the Oilers will reveal contract details amid reports the deal ranks among the largest in pro football. The Oilers beat out the Baltimore Colts in pursuit of the two-time national collegiate passing leader, with Frank Ivy declining to discuss terms. The figure cited by observers references the skyrocketing cost of pro contracts, following a precedent set by Billy Cannon’s $110,000 deal in 1960.
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Palo Alto
Calif
Don Trull
Baylor
Houston
Trull
Oilers
Baltimore Colts
National Football League
Frank
Pop) Ivy
Cardinals
St. Louis
NFL
Ivy
Billy Cannon
Houston Post
Frozen Field May Decide Eastern AFL Playoff Clash
Boston coach Holovak argues for a ground game led by fullback Gilchrist on a frozen Buffalo field, while Bills mentor Saban predicts passing will prevail and favors Kemp over Lamonica. Both sides anticipate a hard fought game with 38,000 fans expected.
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Boston
Buffalo
Bills
Lou Saban
Mike Holovak
Lou
Cookie Gilchrist
Larry Garron
Holovak
Ron Burton
Saban
Gilchrist
Jack Kemp
Daryl Lamonica
New York
Kansas City
Holovake
Cincinnati Bearcats rely on Krick's scoring grip
The Associated Press reports the Bearcats, ranked fifth, may lean on 6-foot-8 sophomore Ken Krick after he scored 11 points in a 72-70 loss to Kansas State on a late George Wilson tip in. Wilson and Ron Bonham added 2% points each as Cincinnati reached 6-1 in a day of top college games across the nation.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Bearcats
Ken Krick
Krick
Kansas
Kansas State
George Wilson
Wilson
Ron Bonham
Ed Jucker
Tom Thacker
Tony Yates
Utah
Jack Gardner
Utes
New Mexico State
New Mexico
Purdue
Skip Kruzich
Gary Bradds
Ohio State
Houston
Bob Quinney
Brigham Young
Michigan State
Utah State
Bradley
Troy Collier
Rick Kaminsky
Yale
Tulane
Stanford
Creighton
Nevada
Louisville
South Carolina
Colorado State U
Washington
Zhe State
Tulsa
Christmas card tradition met with Baptist and Lutheran disapproval
Until about 1900 the practice of sending Christmas cards was frowned on by Baptists, Methodists, Mennonites, Amish and Lutherans.
West Chester player lands 30k bonus with three year deal
The 1963 football standout from West Chester State of Pennsylvania averaged 100.8 yards allowed per game this season. He will receive a 30,000 signing bonus and 20,000 annually for three years with a no-cut provision. The 6 foot 1, 185 pounder completed 174 passes for 2,157 yards and handled the ball 406 times, setting nine Southwest Conference passing marks as well.
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West Chester
Pennsylvania
Industrial Loop States Handicap Rolloff Thursday
The Industrial Bowling League hosts its annual holiday handicap rolloff Thursday at 7:30 PM at 20th Century Lanes. Open to Industrial League bowlers, the event features a five string format with entry lists held to starting time. Top handicapper is Don Wormwood at 103 average with 60 pins.
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Industrial Bowling League
Don Wormwood
Industrial League
D. Wormwood
R. Marcotte
L. Labbe
R. Souliere
J. J.clark
R. Lemieux
A. Milliard
L. Lacourse
G. Morin
L. Milliard
F. Walker
R. Gendron
E. i Quattrone
T. Lemieux
R. Vallee
R.marcoux
J. Descoteaux
B. Lemieux
Biddeford Bowlers Retain Loop Lead
In Portland at Elm Street lanes the Pastime team of the York Cumberland League rolled 1652 for four of five points to stay atop the loop. Ray Gosselin led with 360, while Dick Cancelo topped the losers with 353. Elm Street bowled 1551 as M Corbeau 314 D Candelo 353 led their effort.
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Portland
Elm Street
Sunberth
Ray Gosselin
Dick Cancelo
Pastime
H. Dee
R. Petit
R. Gosselin
G. Bissonette
P. Lamontagne
Elm
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