Notre Dame Ends Bryant's Bid as Orange Bowl Upset
Notre Dame defeats Alabama 13 11 in the Orange Bowl to derail Bear Bryant's bid for a fourth national title. Oklahoma remains No 1 in final rankings as Rose Bowl results shift, with USC and Penn State also winning and Nebraska beating Florida in the Sugar Bowl.
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Celtics Beat Portland Tie For Lead
The Boston Celtics defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 108-94 to move into a tie for first in the Atlantic Division. John Havlicek led Boston with 31 points while Dave Cowens and Don Chaney added 17 each. Portland’s Sidney Wicks scored 23 and Geoff Petrie 20 as Portland slipped to 1-? in their latest? game.
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Standings Omata 97 Boston 108 and more
Boston 108 beats Omata 97 while Seattle 123 tops Portland 94 and Washington wins in OT. Friday schedule includes Boston at Los Angeles and tomorrow Phoenix at New York New Orleans at Detroit Atlanta at Milwaukee. Saturday games feature Portland at Seattle and Detroit at New Orleans.
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Big Eight to revive weekly press luncheons
Descoteaux president of the Big Eight Conference announces the resumption of weekly luncheons starting in Biddeford with coaches from Biddeford Thornton Sanford Westbrook South Portland Cheverus and Deering and media guests from Biddeford Saco Portland and Kennebunk.
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Biddeford Teams Face Looming Tests In Winter Schedule
Biddeford wrestling and indoor track eyes key tests as Rumford and Mt Blue loom on the schedule. Chris Paul aims to become Biddeford’s first two sport letterman while Thornton and Biddeford girls prep for top state matchups. Benny Eagle eyes adding Thornton Academy to next season’s varsity basketball slate as local hoop fever grows.
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Ladies Lane Handicap Tournament Set At Biddeford
The Maine State Candlepin Handicap Tour schedules a ladies event at Pastime Lanes Biddeford for Jan 4-5. Ladies under 120 average receive full handicap. those 120 and over bowl from scratch. Participants must have current cards to enter.
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Bears hire Pardee as new head coach
Chicago announces Jack Pardee former Rams and Redskins linebacker and WFL coach will lead the Chicago Bears. In Fullerton California Pete Yoder longtime Fullerton State coach resigns for personal reasons after three seasons.
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