Van Brocklin Named Head Coach for Minnesota Vikings
Norm Van Brocklin, famed quarterback, is hired as head coach of the Minnesota Vikings on a three year deal. He will implement an orthodox T formation while prioritizing a strong passing game as he shifts from player to coach in the NFL expansion season. He vows no playing duties and seeks to help build a competitive roster of 36 players.
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Bert Rose
Pro Basketball Results From Wednesday Evening
The Associated Press reports Wednesday results: Syracuse 129 over Philadelphia 118. St Louis 125 over Boston 114. Detroit 144 over Cincinnati 128. Upcoming games list Thursday through Friday include matchups at Philadelphia Cincinnati Detroit and Syracuse Boston New York Detroit.
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Boxing results from St Paul and Oakland bouts last night
In St Paul Del Flanagan defeated Lee Ballard on points after ten rounds. In Oakland Jimmy Abeyta outpointed Pimi Ba-Tajas on points after ten rounds. Both bouts featured strong action and localization notes from the venues.
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Minn
del Flanagan
Lee Ballard
Oakland
Calif
Jimmy Abeyta
Pimi Ba- Tajas
Mexico
Hawks Defeat Celtics Third Time In A Row
In Boston, the St. Louis Hawks upset the Celtics 125-114 for the third straight win this season. Len Wilkens sparked the Hawks with superb guard play and a midgame surge as Cliff Hagan, Bob Pettit, and Clyde Lovellette controlled the boards. Auerbach condemned the egg-throwing episode while Seymour pulled the public address microphone in a tense halftime incident.
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Bob Pettit
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Lovellette
Bill Russell
Providence College
Sam
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Joneses
Hawkstall
Seymour
Heavyweight Foes To Sign Contract For March Title Fight
In New York a meeting at a hotel brought heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson and Sweden's Ingemar Johansson to sign contracts for their third world title bout set for March 13 at Miami Beach Florida. Johansson won the title by stopping Patterson in the third round June 26 1959 in New York. Patterson reclaimed the crown by stopping Johansson in the fifth round June 20 last year in New York.
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Fla
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Ted Williams Honors Casey Stengel at Manchester Dinner
Ted Williams paid tribute to Casey Stengel at the Manchester Baseball Dinner while Casey was forced home by injury. Williams praised Stengel as a great influence on baseball and urged his induction into the hall of fame. Mantle also received praise from Williams as a formidable hitter in the sport.
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Casey
New York Wankees
Mantle
Ted
Western Maine high school hoops weekend showdown previews
Thornton academy hosts Sanford high in a key Western Maine II clash as Thornton seeks revenge for a 43 42 earlier loss and to boost its tournament index. Biddeford faces Old Orchard Beach. St Louis Fadies welcome Kennelbank. Sepford at South Portland with a slate of county games.
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Toronto Scores Three In Final Stanza For Tie
The Toronto Maple Leafs tied the New York Rangers 4-4 as Red Kelly scored twice in the final 3 minutes, including the tying goal with 25 seconds left in Toronto. Montreal Canadiens defeated the Chicago Black Hawks 4-0 behind goalie Charlie Hodge’s fourth shutout of the season.
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Hockey Results From Wednesday
Montreal defeated Chicago 4 to 0 while New York and Toronto tied 4 to 4. Detroit had no game scheduled against Boston.
Biddeford City Cage Loop Night Sparks Surprises
In Biddeford high gym last night Dutremble Brothers edged Prescott Metal 64 to 53 led by Bob Youn with 23 points and Neil Ziggy Serpico 15. Elm Laundry nearly upset White Star with a 52 to 49 finish as Roy and Perreault finally won, while Dutremble took control in the second period and Moe Boilard scored 22 for the losers. Next games feature White Star versus Triple Cola and Elm Laundry against Dutremble with full standings posted.
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Tigers Triumph After Night of Rough Play
Oilers explode past Triple Cola 80 to 50 as Roy and Perreault clash in a volatile game. Bill Gagne leads with 21 points while Dick Paris adds 16, fueling a second half rally that secured the league win. Don Gagne tops the losers with 19 and Jim O Leary adds 15 in a dramatic shift.
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Bruins Shuffle lineup as injury woes deepen
Boston Bruins coach Milt Schmidt reshuffles positions ahead of a home clash with Detroit. Vic Stasiuk moves to defense, Johnny Bucyk joins the forward line, and Jerry Ouellette remains sidelined by an emergency appendectomy. Ouellette’s spot is filled as Stasiuk centers with Don McKenney and Willie O’Ree. Detroit to feature Gordie Howe in the lineup while Boston injuries keep Bob Armstr ong and Leo Boivin uncertain.
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Billy Welu Sets Fast Start In National All Star Bowling Tourney
Billy Welu of St. Louis leads the $68,150 National All Star Bowling Tourney after four of six rounds. He posted games of 249 207 257 and 275 to push his Petersen point total to a large lead over runnerup Ray Bluth. Welu, 28, captain of the Falstaff Beer team and 1959 champion, broke the old meet record with his 275.
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Thornton Intra Mural League Formed At Thornton Academy
Thornton Academy prepares a 10 team intramural league with nine clubs chosen from 87 attendees and a freshmen basketball unit to boost games for newcomers. Captains include Bryce Milne Dan Polack wich Dick Mailman Id Leblanc Fred Davis Joe Croteau Jim Hefferman Cliff Howard and Bill Hanrahan.
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Fred Davis
Joe Croteau
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TWUA Bowlers Dance Saturday Night in Biddeford
The TWUA AFL C IO bowling leagues hold their mid season dance at the Union hall on Main street Biddeford this Saturday at 8. Bowlers in the William Pollack and Victor Canzano girls leagues and the men s league are invited with guests allowed one per bowler. Tickets at the door. Refreshments and Mike Drapeau s orchestra provide music. The union league has just completed the first half of the 1960 61 season at 20th Century and Pastime lanes.
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