Scandal grows as Hornung and Karras linked to betting probe
The Associated Press reports two more star names, Paul Hornung and Alex Karras, are drawn into a widening NFL betting scandal. Hornung is named as a friend and possible business associate of a man who bet heavily on pro football games, who also employs Phil Handler and is connected to Rick Sares. Karras’ bar partner has been questioned by FBI agents. The Senate Investigations subcommittee plans a probe into the affair.
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Paul Hornung
Alex Karras
National Football League
Hornung
Green Bay Packers
Phil Handler
Chicago Bears
Rick Sares
Karras
Detroit Lions
FBI
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
NFL
Chicago
Abe Samuels
Handler
Casares
Louisville
Abel Samuels
Samuels
Detroit News
Jim Butsiaris
John
Detroit
Los Angeles
Associated Press
Jim Butsicaris
NFL betting scandal rumors swirl as Halas asks probe
The NFL faced ongoing investigations amid rumors of a betting scandal with George Halas seeking an inquiry. Abe Samuels implicated in wagering, while players deny fixing games. Jim Butsicaris questioned. Karras discusses police inquiries as preliminary reports unfold.
Intramural Basketball Resumes With Close Games and Standings
The Biddeford intramurals restart after Christmas. Dan Aguiar's Knicks beat the Americans in a tight finish. Celtics edge Maine Bears 31 to 27 as Bears threaten in the second half. Mets beat Patriots 31 to 23 in a defensive win. Reds defeat undefeated Canadians 22 to 19. Ron Barker tops scorers with 39 points as Celtics and Rebels lead standings with three wins.
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al Fourniér
Dan Aguiar
Celtics
Maine Bears
Bears
Mets
Patriots
Crowley
Reds
Ron Barker
Cat” Roy
Rebels
Bearcats Again On Top As No 1 College Team
Cincinnati remains number one in the weekly college basketball rankings with 29 straight victories this season and 66 home wins in a row. Loyola Chicago follows, while Arizona State Ohio State Illinois Duke and others fill the top ten. The piece also lists intramural teams and rosters from Biddeford Junior High with several named players and leagues.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Bearcats
Associated
Arcats
Loyola of Chicago
Ramblers
North Carolina
West Virginia
Kentucky
UCLA
Auburn
Loyola Chicago
Arizona State
Ohio State
Illinois
Duke
Georgia Tech
Wichita
Two Games On Tap For Red Knights
St Francis college basketball team hosts Bentley College of Boston at 8 p.m. then travels to Topsham Air Force Station. They seek to improve a 2–7 preseason record and cope without leading scorer John Buttridge who left school. Captain Jack Kelly and teammates aim to boost scoring while maintaining pace.
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St. Francis College
Bentley College of Boston
Biddeford Collegians
Topsham Air Force Station
Red Knights
Knights
Jim Beaudry
John Buttridge
Schenectady
N. Y
Buttridge
Jim McGrath
Bangor
Tim O'Leary
Portland
John Hughes
Floral Park
N.Y
Jack Kelly
Hartford
Conn
Kelly
Hughes
Jim Craig
Demarest
N.J
St. Francis
Warfield Long Run Sets Big Ten Sprint Record
Paul Warfield of Ohio State produced the longest scrimmage play of the prior season, galloping 75 yards for a touchdown against Indiana, highlighting his standout Big Ten performance.
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Paul Warfield
Ohio State
Indiana
Three Games Slated For Tonight
LA AP reports football fatalities fell 29.7 percent in 1962 with safety proposals from Dr. Floyd Eastwood. He urged three to four weeks pre season training and medical exams plus concussion disqualification to reduce deaths. High school sandlot deaths cited. 12 of 19 direct in 1962. Tonight Kennebunk at Thornton and Old Orchard Beach hosting York High. Wells meets Eliot in area basketball slate.
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American Football Coaches Association
Floyd R. Eastwood
Eastwood
Los Angeles State College
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Thornton Academy
Kennebunk
Sacon
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Old Orchard Beach
Wells
Eliot
Biddeford
St. Louis
Maroon and Gold
Armory
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Rams
Dave Hanscom
Kennebank
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Capt
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The
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Terry Crown
Aaron
Seagulls
Steve Jowd
York
Warriors
Doug Filson
Fleischer Calls Return Bout Clause Evil in Boxing
Nat Fleischer, 75, argues return bouts for champions kill competition and slow boxing. He urges mandatory six month title defenses by champions, removal of return fights, tax relief for athletes, and a clearer path to the top for contenders to boost heavyweight interest.
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New York
Sonny Liston
Casius Clay
Nat Fleischer
Eddie Machen
Machen
Pions
Congress
Coach Bobby Layne urged to retire by Buddy Parker
Pittsburgh AP Buddy Parker said he asked star quarterback Bobby Layne to retire after 15 NFL seasons. Parker, who may return as Steelers coach, praised Layne as the greatest he has seen but said it is time to quit. Layne helped Pittsburgh to a 9-5 finish this season, the Steelers best in 33 years.
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Bobby Layne
Buddy Parker
Pittsburgh Steelers
Parker
Bobby
NFL
Steelers
Art Rooney
Layne
Buddy
Detroit
Texans
Prizes Awarded At Le Foyer Whist
A whist party at Le Foyer on Saturday night honored winners from the event. Special awards went to Miss Rolande Villeneuve, Henry Houle, and Adrien Bertrand. Claudia Beaudoin and Josephine Valliere led the all up hand, with Valliere also taking the high score of 47. Consolation prizes were given to Antoinette Martineau and others. A new progressive whist series begins next Saturday at 7:30.
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le Foyer
Bernice Beaulieu
Fernande Bertrand
Alma Sylvestre
Rolande Villeneuve
Rita Lambert
Medley Beaulieu
Adrien Bertrand
Leo Marcoux
Precille Lambert
Lucien C. Ruel
Henry Houle
Claudia Beaudoin
Josephine Valliere
Dee Blow
Euclide Chaloult
Aurore Soucy
Henri Houle
Lorraine Bouffard
Don Chaloult
Leona Sinclair
Adelia Letourneau
Corona Gallant
Antoinette Martineau
Napoleon Gobeil
Camille Garon
Alfred Laipierre
Place Your Journal Wani Ads by Phone
Classified line reads place your journal wanI ads by phone 3 3625 with a direct call to action. The fragment suggests a newspaper advertising offer and a dial in number for quick ad placement. No dates or names are provided.
Pro Basketball Schedule Snapshot
Monday matchups feature Los Angeles at St Louis Boston at San Francisco Syracuse vs Cincinnati in Dayton and New York at Detroit Toledo hosts. Wednesday card lists New York at St Louis Detroit, Los Angeles at Detroit Cincinnati at Syracuse and Boston at Chicago.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
St. Louis
Boston
San Francisco
Syracuse
Cincinnati
New York
Detroit
Toledo
Chicago
Chicago at Toronto Faces Wednesday NHL Game
The National Hockey League schedule shows no games Monday or Tuesday with Chicago visiting Toronto on Wednesday.
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National Hockey League
Associated Press
Chicago
Toronto
Nbc-Tv
Market Drops Duel To Big 20 Team In Scarborough Pony League
Big 20 defeats Angers Market 1582 to 1482 at Scarborough in a Pony league bowling duel. Top scorers include Morneau 358 and Beardsley 331 for Big 20. Paul 307 Tremblay 305 and Gagnon 305 for Angers Market. Earlier Angers won by forfeit when Herman Shoe failed to appear.
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Scarborough
Angers
Herman Shoe
Morneau
Beardsley
Herve Paul
Madison
Libby
Devon
Tremblay
Petit
Gagnon
Buzzell
Paul
Jobless Pay Claims Jump In Maine Over Week
The Maine Employment Security Commission reports 753 unemployment claims filed last week in the Biddeford region, a rise of 66 from the prior week. Eleven claimants exhausted benefits, totaling 139 for the period, with 1,014 claims filed at the same time last year.
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Biddeford
Maine Employment Security Commission
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