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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1963

Page

5

Giants Seek Help From Johnson In Key Steelers Tilt

The Giants hope for aid from John Henry Johnson as Pittsburgh visits Cleveland in a pivotal AFC showdown. Johnson's health boosts a Steelers squad that beat Cleveland earlier. Cleveland leads the conference at 7-1 while New York sits 6-2. The matchup attracts a large crowd, with 84,684 tickets set for the first game in Cleveland and about 55,000 expected in Pittsburgh. New York rides a five game win streak over Philadelphia and is favored over the Eagles who struggle with Sonny Jurgensen’s shoulder.

Johnson Pittsburgh Steelers Cleveland Browns Giants Newark Jimmy Brown New York Philadelphia Eagles Sonny Jurgensen Green Bay Chicago Coleaders Los Angeles Micago Minnesota Washington St. Louis Detroit Baltimore Dallas San Francisco Houston San Diego Boston Y. A. Tittle Tittle

Celtics Suffer First Loss As RoyalsTop Celtics

In a tight finish at Cincinnati, the Royals prevailed 116 115 over the Celtics ending Boston’s unbeaten run. Oscar Robertson led Cincinnati with 35 points, while John Havlicek scored 28 for Boston as Cincinnati out rebounded 62 48 and edged ahead at the free throw line. The Celtics visit St Louis and then Boston again Monday.

ST. Louis Red Auerbach Boston Celtics Bob Boozer Cincinnati Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Auerbach Bob Cousy Royals Champs Oscar Robertson Wayne Embry John Havlicek St Louis Kiel Auditorium Hawks Richie Guerin

Raiders Post Fourth Win In Row At Kansas City

Oakland grills Kansas City 22 7 as Tom Flores passes to end Art Powell and Clem Daniels rushes for 122 yards. Al Davis hails the unit now 6 4 amid AFL leaders, while Kansas City drops to 2 6 1 and Dawson struggles with six sacks.

Raiders Kansas City al Davis Oakland San Diego Kansas City Chiefs Tom Flores Art Powell Clem Daniels Chiefs Powell Daniels Davis Raider Boston Len Dawson Dawson Chris Burford Iniuwad Denver Buffalo New York Houston

Vikings Aim For Triumph In Green Bay Clash

The Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers meet with both teams eager to prove themselves after a season opening clash in which Green Bay won 37-28 on a late 85 yard return. The Packers, riding a seven game streak, expect most starters ready except quarterback Bart Starr.

Green Bay Wis Minnesota Vikings Green Bay Packers Vikings Packers Minneapolis Herb Adderley Hawk Gremminger Packer Willie Davis Chicago Bears Bears Bart Starr

Saco Winter Hoop Program Being Planned

Charles Mistos director of the Saco Recreation Commission announced a meeting on Wednesday at 7 in the Recreation Center for adults interested in forming basketball teams. He noted four teams formed so far and that two more teams are sought for a ten week league starting in January at Linnell Gym Thornton Academy with Monday and Wednesday nights sessions.

Charles Mistos Saco Recreation Commission Pleasant Street Mistos Linnell Thornton Academy

Meadow Knight and Victorious Sam Lead Jr. Contingent

Meadow Knight and Wagg Victorious Sam appear prominently alongside L Pickett Jr Go Abbe N Watson General Dean L Garland in a list of notable figures. The brief mentions multiple individuals and a general officer, suggesting a community or organizational roster update with several named participants.

Meadow Knight W. Wagg Sam L. Pickett Jr Go Abbe N. Watson General Dean L. Garland

Finsterwald and Floyd Lead Frank Sinatra Open Golf

Palm Springs Calif AP Finsterwald and Floyd share the first place going into the third round of the Frank Sinatra Invitational Open with 36 hole scores of 138 four under par Each shot 69 69 and 70 68 respectively one stroke ahead of Casper who carded 69 70 139 The field narrowed to 80 of 150 after two rounds with 148 or better needed to reach the weekend play and Rosburg slips to 140 tied with Aaron Beard Sikes Rodgers and Whitt.

Palm Springs Calif Don Finsterwald Ray Floyd Finsterwald Floyd Billy Casper Bob Rosburg Tommy Aaron Frank Beard Dan Sikes Phil Rodgers Don Whitt

NBC Cites Negro Players Rule in Blue Gray Cancellation

NBC cancels telecast of the Blue-Gray game set for December 28 in Montgomery Alabama after learning Negro players would not be eligible to participate. NBC says its move follows consultation with sponsors Gillette and Chrysler and notes no announced plans to cancel the Senior Bowl January 4 in Mobile Alabama.

New York National Broadcasting Co Mongomery Ala Gillette Co Chrysler Corp NBC Blue and Gray Association Mobile

Biddeford Tigers Face Sanford in Waterhouse Field Clash

Biddeford High meets Sanford at 1 30 p m Monday at Waterhouse Field in a Class ranks finale. Sanford holds a 6 2 record while Biddeford sits 2 6. Adams and Serpico lead plays, with Ray Adams a dual threat for Sanford and Twomey Pappas Truman and Taylor the Biddeford backfield.

Adams Serpico Twomey Truman Pappas Taylor Biddeford Bishop Bradley High New Hampshire Waterhouse Field

Hungry Bears After Longhorns

The Associated Press reports top college teams faced tough tests with Texas No. 1 at 7-0 facing Baylor’s hungry Bears and a potent passing attack led by Don Trull and Larry Elkins. Other ranked teams accosted by strong opponents, with Auburn Missouri and Illinois Michigan State Ohio State all in busy Big Eight and Big Ten showdowns.

Associated Press Texas Oge i Baylor Longhorns Don Trull Larry Elkins Ace Ole Miss Little Tampa Alabama Auburn Mississippi Illinois Michigan State Ohio State Michigan Purdue Penn State Oklahoma Iowa State Navy Roger Staubach Maryland Pitt Notre Dame Northwestern Wisconsin Arkansas Rice Princeton Uniteds Cambridge Mass Harvard Villanova Detroit

Grid Player Kicking With Wooden Leg

LAWRENCE Kansas AP Ron Manka 17 kicks with a wooden leg to help Kansas beat Kansas State freshmen 23 13 He returned after an amputation at ten and had already been a kickoff man and placekicker at Wichita East High School Now 6 1 and 180 pounds he showed determination by booting a 39 yard field goal and two extra points to spark the win

Lawrence Kan Ron Manka Manka Kansasreshman Kansas State Kansas Buddy Lee Wichita Wichita East High School

Weekend Sports Schedule With Local Showdowns

The notice lists 1:30 pm games including Thornton Academy at St. Louis, Kennebunk at Old Orchard Beach, South Berwick at Wells, and Sanford at Biddeford High. Also featured are 2 pm Lewiston Raceway harness races and a Monday football slate. The report highlights Jim Maloney’s 23 win season and his one to three hitter achievements.

Neil Serpico Biddeford High Tigers Sanford Waterhouse Field Thornton Academy Biddeford St. Louis Waterville Kennebunk Old Orchard Beach South Berwick Wells Light Lewiston Raceway Jim Maloney Cincinnati Reds

Alongi Gains Contested Win Over Chuvalo in 10 Round Fight

In Miami Beach Tony Alongi won a disputed decision over George Chuvalo after ten rounds. Referee Cy Gottfried deducted the final round from Chuvalo, giving Alongi a 95 to 93 edge per judges Ruby and Gottfried, while Lovett scored for Chuvalo 99 to 93. AP scored 96-94 for Chuvalo.

Miami Beach Fla Tony Alongi Cy Gottfried George Chuvalo Gottfried Chuvalo Toronto Alongi Jim Ruby Bunny Lovett Hollywood Teddy Brenner Associated Press

Saco Little League Mothers Club Meeting Planned

The Saco Little League Mothers Club will meet at 2 p m Sunday at 24 Dyer St Saco the home of Mrs Armand J Mercier. Plans for a Christmas party will be considered and a lunch will be served following the meeting.

Saco Little League Mothers Club Armand J Mercier Dyer St

Pro Basketball Box Scores and Schedule Recap

Friday results show Cincinnati edged Boston 116 115 while Philadelphia defeated St. Louis 108 106 Los Angeles beat San Francisco 93 - today's schedule lists Philadelphia at Baltimore Detroit at Cincinnati New York at San Francisco Oakland New York visits Los Angeles Sunday New York at Los Angeles Eastern standings highlight Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia New York Western leaders Los Angeles San Francisco Detroit Baltimore attendance record notes 1963</s>

National Basketball Association THE Associated Press Cincinnati Boston Philadelphia St. Louis Los Angeles San Franciscn Baltimore Detroit New York San Francisco Oakland Louis Ce Angeles

Beach Junior High Seals Grid Season With Three Wins

OLD ORCHARD BEACH The Old Orchard Beach Junior High football team finished their eight game season with three wins and a tie. Season results listed include losses to St Louis and Burns, with scores showing players such as Billy Sullivan Donald Pushaw Dennis Rioux and Arthur Ladakakos among the roster and Michael Lariviere Michael Glaude as managers.

Old Orchard Beach South Berwick

Selective Service Examination Set For Cassius Clay

Cassius Clay is ordered to report for a physical on November 21 for possible military service. If he passes, induction could occur within 21 days, though a four month deferment is being sought. Clay recently signed a title bout with Sonny Liston likely for February.

Louisville Cassius Clay Bill Faversham Clay Selective Service Faversham Sonny Liston

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