Foss Burton play sparks AFL playoff row in Buffalo
In Buffalo the AFL first playoff pits the Patriots and Bills as Ralph Wilson protests Ron Burton’s activation. AFL commissioner Foss rules Burton eligible under special playoff rules, while Bills argue the move breaches the constitution. Snow blankets War Memorial Stadium as teams prepare for a nationally televised showdown with San Diego looming.
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McKinley Wins Davis Cup for United States in Adelaide
Chuck McKinley, 22, Trinity University, San Antonio, rallied past John Newcombe in a tense payoff match to regain the Davis Cup for the United States in Adelaide Australia. The victory ended three years of Davis Cup frustration for the Americans and crowned McKinley as the hero of the final.
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Americans Claim Davis Cup With Fifth Set Victory
The United States won the Davis Cup Challenge Round 4-2 over Australia, marking the first U.S. Cup victory since 1958. Emerson overwhelmed Ralston in the fourth set to seal the win after McKinley and Ralston carried doubles with strong play. Australia led 2-1 after singles but the Americans responded with decisive doubles and singles to reclaim the trophy.
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Georgetown Upsets Loyola In NCAA Tournament Clash
Loyola Ramblers, defending national champions and No. 1 ranked, fall 69-58 to Georgetown in the Quaker City Invitational first round in Philadelphia. Jim Christy scores 30 as Georgetown uses tough defense to end Loyola’s 22 game win streak and advance to the semifinals.
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Thornton Faces Ninth Straight Morse Victory Bid
Morse High School Shipbuilders have won eight straight against Thornton Academy since 1960 61, outscoring the Maroon 5393 324. Tonight's Linnell Gym clash features Morse star Joe Harrington now at Maryland returning for a high school reunion style matchup.
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Weekend Basketball Showdowns Loom In Maine Venues
St Louis faces Cheverus at the Portland Exposition Building at 8 p m while Thornton Academy meets Morse in Saco with a 6 15 p m junior varsity start. Van Ads work wonders and they're not expensive.
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Air Force Faces Tough Gator Tilt In Florida Bowl
Air Force Academy meets North Carolina in the Gator Bowl at Jacksonville as part of a busy bowl slate. Coast Guard meets Western Kentucky in the Tangerine Bowl in Orlando while East-West and Blue-Gray games unfold. Isaacson leads Air Force as Edge and Lacey challenge North Carolina, with Barretts Connecticut team unbeaten and Western Kentucky favored in its first undefeated season.
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Fights Last Night in Miami Beach
Luis Rodriguez 151 pounds from Miami out pointed Skeeter McClure 159 pounds from Toledo in Miami Beach boxing card. Rodriguez earned a ten-round decision as the crowd watched a tight welterweight bout.
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Celtics Edge Pistons in Friday NBA Action
NBA roundup reports Philadelphia beat Detroit 119 to 107 while Cincinnati lost 91 to 87 to Boston. Scheduled games include Los Angeles at Philadelphia and Boston at St Louis with San Francisco visiting Baltimore and New York at Cincinnati. A Los Angeles versus Detroit match is listed for Ft Wayne.
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Freshmen Upset Varsity in Local Yearling Football Title
Biddeford and Thornton Academy, both undefeated, met at Waterhouse Field for the league yearling championship with the freshmen prevailing 14 to 13. Dick Noilette starred for Biddeford as St Louis posted 7-2, earning an All-State center Don Loranger. Thornton's Mark Black also earned All-State honors. Various other local sports saw mixed results across baseball, wrestling, golf, and youth leagues, with notable activity in Portland Sea Hawks, Little League, Babe Ruth, and Beech Ridge Speedway.
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