Upset Picks Highlight Crazy Football Bounces
AP notes 17 unpredictable bounces in 55 attempts and previews weekend games. Michigan State faces Minnesota as Stephens shoulders Gophers’ talent, while Ole Miss’ defense has bent but held foes to 13 points. Alabama, Ohio State, Georgia Tech, Notre Dame, Purdue, Utah State, Northwestern, Kansas, Maryland, Syracuse, Washington, Miami all favored in varying matchups.
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YORK
Bob Zuppke
Ichigan State
Minnesota
Stephens
Gophers
Michigan State
Mississippi
Louisiana
Ole Miss
Exats
Southern Methodist
Ray Poage
Mississippi State
Trammell
Mike
Alabama
Hio State
Iowa
Bob Feryn
Ohio State
Rangers Beat Hawks In Slow Start To Season
The New York Rangers defeated the Chicago Black Hawks 4-2 as Chicago, 0-1-9 in 10 starts, failed to start strong. Ab McDonald gave Chicago a brief 1-0 edge, Vic Hadfield tied it, Doug Harvey netted the winner, and Andy Heberton added late insurance as New York closed within one point of Montreal.
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Associated Press
Ihe
Chicago Black Hawks
New York Rangers
Hawks
Ab McDonald
Vic Hadfield
Doug Harvey
Andy Heberton
Ragers
Montreal
Detroit
Lewiston Harness Show Opens With Even Pacers Field
Lewiston Fair harness card features nine C-1 pacers headed by Sunset Time Wake Lee and Gypsy Jack. Sunset Time aims for 11th win after climbing to a lifetime mark of 2:08 3 5, driven by Frank Smith. Gypsy Jack set a new lifetime 2:08 3 5 during week one, while Wake Lee matched its 2:08 mark from three years ago. Race secretary Nor Robinson presents an action packed slate with most starters posting season bests.
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Lewiston
Susan Dacey
Byron Smith
Wake Lee
Frank Smith Sace
Gypsy Jack
Nor Robinson
Pro Basketball By Associated Press Tuesday Results
NBA results include New York 131 Cincinnati 127 and Syracuse 107 Louis 90. AB No games scheduled Wednesday. Thursday feature Chicago at Washington in the ABL. London reports Johnny Caldwell outpointed Alphonse Halimi 1172 in Ireland.
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Associated Press
NBA New York
Cincinnati
Syracuse
Louis
Detroit
Los Angeles
Kansas City
San Francisco
NBA
Chicago
Washington
London
England
Johnny Caldwell
Ireland
Alphonse Halimi
France
Maine grid picks and season notes from Coach McGuffin
A sports column recaps Mr GGG’s week in football picks, detailing 17 correct and 10 wrong predictions and a .662 season average. It covers Bangor over Sanford and Lewiston over Stephens as top bets, cites St Louis over Deering, and notes Thornton Academy’s basketball return to Saco Armory with new seating limits. It also recalls St Louis at home, Deering’s rally, and local editor Bud Cornish’s colorful writing.
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Mr. Ggg
Bangor
Sanford
Lewiston
Stephens
St. Louis
Deering
Ggg
Thornton
Portland
Brunswick
Biddeford
Old Orchard Beach
Gardiner
Wells
York
St. Ignatius
South Berwick
Thornton Academy
Saco Armory
Jim McGuffin
Paul Larrabee
Biddeford High
BHS
Tigers
Eagles
Safe hunting rules urge care and respect for property
The column urges hunters to handle firearms responsibly and only shoot at intended targets. It stresses not to shoot at noises, to identify deer or targets clearly, and to seek permission before hunting on private land. It also warns against blocking driveways, leaving gates open, and treating others’ property with respect for future generations.
Race One Harness Racing Card Dignified Pace Event
Race cards list nine races with class levels and prize money from 250 to 400 dollars. Drivers include D Cote M Hodgkins Jr L Berry A Langille and others. Notable entries include Splendid Prince and Butternut Marine across multiple classes and trotting and pacing events.
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Ir. Foster
Albert Dares
G. Carter Sr
R. Moody
F. Smith
Long King
D. Richards
W. Rhodes
M. Hodgkins
Butternut Marine
L. Berry
G. Proctor
Purtell
Hanover
D. Cote Dicky
Max Worthy
C. Walker
Marty Echo
E. Griffin
Lucky Susan
H. McKenney
Feta
A. Nasci
Gay Maundy
Foster Silver Dexter
F. Inman
Goldie B
Flecka
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Prince Discovery
L. C. Buckley
Mary Gene C
B. Smith
Tin Elkington
J. Gram
Tarr
Counsel
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Nile
M. Keene
Jim Carroll
Foster Melvin Creed
A. Winslow
Peter Federal
F. Backer
Summerdale
P. Constantino
Scottish Zephyr
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Betty Scott
Shadydale
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R. Millett
Purdue Laddie
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Shadydale Dash
Jarrettown
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Lone Ranger Returns as Loranger Shines in Biddeford Thriller
Maurice Pepin recalls a 1946 football clash between St. Louis high and Loranger of Biddeford. Babe Loranger emerged as the touchdown star in a stadium thriller, a memory linked to the upcoming 1961 St. Louis-Deering clash and the likely Class A title bid.
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St. Louis
Bud’’ Cornish
Portland Press-Herald
Sunday Telegram
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Babe Loranger
Biddeford
Ducats Going On Sale For St Louis Deer ing Championship
Anticipating a large crowd for the St Louis Deer ing championship game at Alumni Field, the Alumni association of St Louis High announces advance ticket sales. Tickets will be sold at Genest's Variety Store D and H Sundries and Pepin's Market.
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Boxing results from multiple cities report knockouts
Fights last night report Dave Brown of San Francisco stopping Terry Smith in Sacramento. Jose Torres of New York knocked out George Price in Houston. In Revere Massachusetts, Joe Denucci was listed but details were unreadable.
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Sacramento
Calif
Dave Brown
San Francisco
Terry Smith
Houston
Tex
Jose Torres
New York
George Price
Revere
Mass
Joe Denucci
Donut King Tops Big Stakes Field at Garden State
Donut King, the 6-5 favorite, heads a 12-horse juvenile field for the Garden State Stakes at Camden. Verne Winchell Jr. and trainer Ron McAnally defend the title as Crimson Satan looms as a top threat with jockey Willie Shoemaker. Donut King seeks a strong bid in mud or speed, following a decisive Garden State Tria win.
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Garden State Track
Camden
N.J
Verne H Winchell Jr
Alhambra
Calif
Crimson Satan
Crimson King
Lexington
Peter Salmons Sr
Detroit
Willie ‘Shoemaker
Donald Pierce
Manuel ‘Yeaza
Jaipur
Aqueduct
Garden State
Ron McAnally
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Baby Buffalo Steve Barnett Named Week's Lineman
Steve Barnett known as the Baby Buffalo to Oregon teammates was chosen Lineman of the Week by The Associated Press for stellar play in Oregon's 7-6 win over Washington. The 252-pound tackle delivered a perfect defensive game amid praise from coach Len Casanova and edged teammate Kent Petersen among other strong contenders.
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Buffalo
University of Oregon
Associated Press
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Oregon
Washington
Len Casanova
Arewe
Fremont
Calif
Pacific Coast
Kent Petersen
Long Beach
Petersen
Hal Bedsole
Knickerbockers Win Fourth Of Six In Knicks Royals Clash
The New York Knickerbockers beat the Cincinnati Royals 131-127 as Willie Naulls led with 37 points and 12 in the fourth. Lenny Wilkens and Ha. Greer starred for Syracuse in a separate loss for the St. Louis Hawks 107-90 to the Nationals.
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Cincinnati Royals
Willie Naulls
St. Louis
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Naulls
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Hawks
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Boxing results from Miami show multiple quick knockouts
In Miami Florida Ike Vaughn 146 Cincinnati upset Willie Finney 147 in eight rounds. Newton Massachusetts fighter Kenny Shea 160 Halifax was knocked out by an unnamed opponent in two rounds.
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Willie ‘Finney
McDonald Nears Top Receiver Mark in NFL Standings
Philadelphia's Tommy McDonald climbed to second among NFL receivers after a 27-24 win over Washington. He has 34 receptions for 519 yards and 5 touchdowns, behind Los Angeles Rams' Jim Phillips. Sonny Jurgensen leads in passing with 111 completions, 1,724 yards, 14 TDs. Green Bay's Taylor tops rushing, while Hornung adds points for the Packers in a 28-10 win over Minnesota.
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Paul Hornung
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Minnesota Vikings
Lenny Moore
Baltimore
Detroit
Yale Lary
Green Biv
Wilkie Wood
Troit
Pat Studstill
Pittsburgh
Johnny Sample
Wee Dreamers and Spoons Lead Lane Bowling Totals
In the county weekly bowling results at Pastime Lanes the Baby Caress and Spoons led team totals with 1350 and 1777 respectively. Individual leaders include L. Oliver with 350 in three string, D. Nadeau 316 in triples for ladies, and H. Ranger 140 in singles for men. Married Couples, COF Auxiliary, and other clubs show mixed records with notable top scores and balanced wins.
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Bridegroom Is Selected Best Back Of Week
MINNEAPOLIS AP Sandy Stephens Minnesota a new groom named Back of the Week in the AP poll credits his week old marriage for a season turning performance in a 23 20 comeback win over Michigan State. He passed for 45 yards rushed for 63 yards and scored on two conversions. Others receiving mention included Hadl Hoppman Hall Ferguson Miller Benz Trammell and Wilkinson.
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Sandy Stephens
Minnesota
Associated Press
Michigan State
Gophers
Stephens
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Dervish
John Had
Kansas
Dave Hoppman
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Auto race results fragment presents drivers and times
Fragment lists race results with R Boissoneault placing triple, number 307 and Petrin 114 in a single race. No full context or event details available.
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R. Petrin
St. Louis Alumni Smokers Event Tonight
The weekly St. Louis Alumni association smoker is at 8 p m tonight in St. Joseph parish hall. Films of last week's game with Portland will be shown followed by a Q and A with Coach Bob Cote. Refreshments will be served after the program.
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Venice Decline After Gama’s India Route Opens
In 1499 news spread that Vasco da Gama sailed to India by sea. The Venetian monopoly on overland Oriental trade faltered, banks failed, and Venice entered a prolonged decline as European markets shifted toward maritime routes.
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