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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1968

Page

6

Pro Football Draft Yields Giddy Bunches Across 22 Hours

New York AP reports two days of 17 rounds produced lively picks as 26 NFL teams drafted 462 players. Larry Kuharich, Joe Mira, Ken Parker, Ron Williams, Larry Cole, Jim Scott, Joe Forzani, Chuck De Vliegher and Dan Darragh are among notable selections amid cross team twists and late round swaps.

New York Minnesota Larry Kuharich Boston College Larry Joe Philadelphia Eagles Cincinnati Miami Joe Mira George San Francisco Lil’ Joe New York Giants Ken Parker Fordham University Fordham Parker Dallas West Virginia Ron Williams Cowboys Larry Cole Hawaii Philadelphia Jim Scott Arizona Bengals Wally Scott Jim Wally Eagles Joe Forzani Utah State Buffalo Luss Memphis State Chuck de Vleigher Cinnati Dewey Warren Tennesee Cleveland Notre Dame Tom Schoen Detroit Oklahoma Granville Liggins

Amputee Veterans Learn to Ski at Arapahoe Basin

Army Captain Ron Morrison and about a dozen other one-legged veterans join 18 children in a weekly learn to ski program at Fitzsimons Army Hospital and Denver Children's Hospital. Col. Paul Brown and Dr. William Stanek unite efforts and transport all participants to Arapahoe Basin for lessons. Students quickly progress from practice slopes to chairlifts and even race setups, using prosthetic adapts and ski-mounted poles.

Arapahoe Basin Colo Ron Morrison Vietnam Morrison Fort Atkinson Wis Mekong Delta Army Fitzsimons, General Hospital Denver Denver Children’s Hospital Paul W. Brown Fitzsimons William F. Stanek Children’s Hospital Willy Schaeffler

DeGaulle Tops Olympic Start As Sports Fan President

Gen Charles DeGaulle is slated to attend the Grenoble opening of the Winter Games next week and the February 14 men’s giant slalom. A French official notes his keen interest in sports, saying he relaxes with contests and discusses them with aides after meetings. This visit marks only his third since becoming president ten years ago.

Grenoble France Charles DeGaulle Stern Michel Pericard Legion of Merit Almain Calmat DeGaulle

Dial Seeks Pro Athletes to Aid Youth Uplift

Washington AP. Buddy Dial of the Dallas Cowboys launches a drive to form a group of top pro football players to inspire slum youth. About 23 players pledged to attend a Washington seminar after the Presidential Player Breakfast. Dial envisions nonreligious, city outreach with 20 players spending 20 days in troubled areas to promote law respect and community values.

Washington Buddy Dial Dallas Cowboys Dial Cowboys United States National Football League Alocal

Schliemann’s Troy Discovery Reinterpreted by Almanac

The World Almanac restates that Heinrich Schliemann, famed for locating Troy in 1873 at Hissarlik, Turkey, mistakenly dug beyond the city and uncovered a pre-Mycenaean settlement older than Troy, a finding the Almanac emphasizes.

Heinrich Schliemann The World Almanac Schliemann Troy Hissarlik Turkey

Ski conditions from New England ski areas

Ski conditions from selected New England areas with inches of new snow, snow surface types, base depths, and condition ratings. Areas listed include Maine Mt Abram Saddleback Squaw Mt Sugarloaf and more with codes for powder packed powder gr granular frozen granular manmade and condition grades from excellent to fair and lower.

Associated Press New England Maine Mt. Abram Saddleback E. Squaw Mt Lower W Hampshire Rhode Island Connecticut Mohawk MT Powder Hill Weather Bureau

College Scores From The Day Across Numerous Matches

A wide array of college basketball results is listed, including St Bonaventure 66 Villanova Niagara 116 and Syracuse 107 Boston Col. 86 Providence 70, plus Lehigh 54 Albright 44 and several others. The report mixes scores, teams, and stray abbreviations with weather outlook notes for New England ski areas and minor regional results.

Niagara Syracuse Boston Col Providence Lehigh Albright Colgate Hobart Mass Connecticut Amer. Int Bates St. Peter’s Manhattan Fairleigh Dickinson Hostra Penn State Temple Amherst Union N.Y Michael's Vermont

Patriots Final 12 Rounds Add College Standouts In Draft

Boston Patriots complete 17 round draft adding 10 collegians led by John Outlaw and R C Gamble Jr. Other picks include QB John Schneider, tackle Paul Feldhauser, linebacker James Cheyanski, guard Max Huber, and defensive back Art McMahon. Notable backs Daryl Johnson and Charlie Fulton.

Boston Boston Patriots Patriots American Football League New York R.C. Gamble Jr South Carolina John Outlaw Jackson Miss State College Daryl Johnson Morgan State Baltimore Earl Banks John Schneider University of Toledo Mike Holovak Paul Feldhauser Northland College Wis James Cheyanski Syracuse Max Huber Brigham Young Henry McKay Guilford College Art McMahon North Carolina State Dennis Byrd Charlie Fulton Tennessee Ed Koontz Catawba University

Pro Basketball Results And Schedule Summary

Pro basketball results from Wednesday show Baltimore defeating Detroit 113 to 108, York 128 over Cincinnati 126, Boston 118 over Chicago 109, Los Angeles 110 at St. Louis 102. Today’s games include San Francisco at San Diego, St Louis at Seattle, New York against Chicago at Evansville. Friday features Baltimore at Boston and Detroit at Philadelphia among others. An explanatory note on an elephant’s walking speed is appended.

Baltimore Detroit York Cincinnati Boston Chicago Los Ang St. Louis San Francisco San Diego Seattle New York Evansville Philadelphia Los Angeles Oakland Anaheim Denver New Jersey Dallas Indiana Pittsburgh New Orleans Kentucky Houston Minnesota

Hockey Results and Park Update from AP Report

Hockey scores show Chicago 3 New York 2 St Louis 9 Pittsburgh 4 Minnesota 6 Los Angeles 1 New York Montreal Chicago Boston Los Angeles Detroit Oakland Philadelphia St Louis Pittsburgh. Narragansett Park reports a .500 win rate after 100 days as rain and snow forced cancellations and a resurface to restore footing. George Greer of Connecticut is featured on the NCAA Official Collegiate Baseball Guide cover for his 344 batting average and 379 in Pan American Games. The President may deploy National Guard officers during national emergencies.

Pawtucket Narragansett Park Narragansett

Tiger Maroon Battle Tonight at Thornton Academy

The Thornton Academy Tigers, 8 8, host Biddeford High School in a 7:30 p.m. basketball tilt after moving up from Friday. Tiger Maroon invaders stand 7 7 and both teams seek a win for tournament points as the season winds down. Prelim: TA Jayvees vs Biddeford Jayvees at 5:45 p.m.

Siegfried Near Return as Celtics Edge Bulls

Boston expected star Larry Siegfried to return soon after dressing but not playing in a 118-109 win over Chicago. Mal Graham led the Celtics with 18 points while Bailey Howell contributed 27 and John Havlicek added 25 as Boston built a 46.5 percent shooting night and extended their Eastern lead while Chicago last won in Boston two years ago.

Boston Boston Celtics Larry Siegfried Siegfried Chicago Bulls the Garden Celtics National Basketball Association Mal Graham Chicago Baltimore Bullets Philadelphia Bailey Howell Howell John Havlicek

Lanier Dominates Bonnies Rally To Top Villanova

In Philadelphia at the Palestra, 6-11 sophomore Bob Lanier powered St. Bonaventure to a 66-62 victory over Villanova, finishing with 22 points and 18 rebounds. His defense sealed the win as Bonnies extended their winning streak to 16. The night also featured Niagara’s Calvin Murphy scoring 50 in a 116-107 win over Syracuse.

Associated Press Mississippi Bob Lanier Sopho- Missippi State Brown Indians St. Bonaventure Lew Alcindor UCLA Elvin Hayes Big E Houston Cougars Lanier Bonnies Villanova Palestra Philadelphia Larry Weise Calvin Murphy Niagara Syracuse Manley Dave Bing Orange al Smith Bradley Cincinnati Peoria Jerry King Louisville St. Louis Wichita State Drake Greg Carney Bob Quick Xavier Ohio DePaul Boston College Providence Penn State Temple Massachusetts Connecticut Toledo Kent State Davidson Virginia Tech Auburn Georgia

Old Guard Leads The Way In Golf Classic

The Old Guard led the Bob Hope Desert Golf Classic after the first round in Palm Springs. Bob Rosburg and Bill Collins shot five under par at Indian Wells to lead, with Lee Trevino one stroke back.

Palm Springs Calif Bob Rosburg Bill Collins Rosburg St. Louis Collins Lee Trevino Billy Casper Arnold Palmer Indian Wells Paris Eldorado Bermuda Dunes la Quinta Tom Nieporte Nieporte Palmer Casper Ed Furgol Paul Harney Julius Boros Manuel de la Torre Doug Ford

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