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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1968

Page

3

Jets Inch Closer to AFL Title With West Coast Swing

The New York Jets, holding a commanding lead in the Eastern Division, begin a two game West Coast swing by facing Oakland and San Diego as Kansas City chases behind. George Blanda may start for Oakland while Daryle Lamonica’s status remains uncertain.

Associated Press New York Jets Jets Oakland San Diego Kansas City New York Boston Houston George Blanda

After Dark Schedule Of College Games Attracts Attention

The Associated Press notes a prime time football slate led by Alabama versus Miami in the Orange Bowl marking the first regular season game televised in prime time. The night games showcase top teams like Texas, Houston, and Oregon State, with many battles shaping the national picture as Ohio State, Penn State, and others chase 7 0 records. Yale and Harvard also loom with Ivy title implications.

Associated Press Alabama Miami Fla Abc-Tv Chris Gilbert Texas Houston Paul Gipson Brooks Dawson Texas-El Paso North Texas State Steve Ramsey Tommy Pharr Mississippi State Alabama-Miami Crimson Tide Ted Hendricks Texas Christian Idaho Wyoming Louisiana State Louisville Richmond Mississippi Los Angeles Coliseum California Oregon State Ohio State Iowa Penn State Maryland Southen Cal

Wells Boys Jayvee Basketball Schedule This Winter

Wells Jayvee basketball opens with a 19 game slate this winter. Jayvee games start at 6 30 each evening with varsity following. Schedule includes Dec 3 at SAD Dec 6 at St Anthony s Kennebunkport Dec 10 Old Orchard Beach Dec 13 at Marshwood and other dates through Feb 11 at Denis Hall.

Wells St. Anthony S School Kennebunkport Old Orchard Beach Marshwood Alfred St. Ignatius of Sanford

St Francis Frosh Basketball Schedule Announced

St Francis College announces a 16 game freshmen basketball schedule for winter with coach George Beim. Dec 3 at Bridgton Academy opens, Feb 11 open date, and March 1 at New England College. Home games listed at St Francis gym on Jan 16, Feb 8 and 19. other games at Old Orchard Beach arena.

St Francis College Red Knights Bridgton Academy New England College Henniker N.H George Beim St. Francis College Gordon College Jayvees Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute of South Portland North Yarmouth Academy Asson College Springvale Gorham State College Jayvees Rabson Institute Park Mass Em Vtl He College Sriston Academy Babson _ Institute Gordon College Lo England College

Don Bouthot Holds Lead In Bowling Title Duel

Twin City bowler Don Bouthot built a 55 pin lead over Ronnie Desrosiers in the first half of their title match at 20th Century Lanes Franklin Street Biddeford. Bouthot led 1,134 to 1,079 with 225 extra pins from 4 strikes and 25 spares to Desrosiers 166. The second half will be played at Bouthot's home lanes on a later date.

Twin City Don Bouthot Ronnie Desrosiers Franklin Street Biddeford Bouthot Desrosier D. Bouthot R. Desrosiers

Bowl Riddle Unraveling Today In College Bowls

The Associated Press reports major bowls begin clarifying selections as teams like Southern California Oregon State Penn State in the Rose and Orange Bowls vie for slots. Auburn Alabama Texas Oklahoma Missouri Arkansas and others are under consideration for Cotton Sugar Gator and other bowl games with decisions due today.

Ohio State Penn State Michigan Wisconsin Georgia Auburn Missouri Donnybrook Oklahoma Kansas Kansas State Notre Dame Georgia Tech Arkansas Southern Methodist Little Rock Ohio University Bobcats Cincinnati Greg Cook Yale Harvard Princeton Brown Associated Press Southern California Oregon State Orange Bulldogs Tennessee Texas Texas Tech Alabama Mississippi Wyoming

Hockey Results from Friday and Weekend NHL Schedule

National Hockey League results outline Friday games with Oakland visiting Montreal New York visiting Pittsburgh Chicago at Toronto Detroit at St Louis Los Angeles at Minnesota. Weekend schedule lists Montreal at New York Toronto at Chicago Oakland at Boston Los Angeles at Philadelphia Minnesota at St Louis. No games scheduled Monday.

Associated Press National Hockey League Oakland Montreal New York Pittsburgh Chicago Toronto Detroit St. Louis Los Angeles Minnesota Boston Philadelphia

Piccolo Gets Chance As Sayers Out For Bears

Brian Piccolo debuts as Chicago starting running back against Atlanta after Gale Sayers tears ligaments ending his season. Piccolo’s challenge is replacing a star, while Sayers laments not being on the field. Cowboys, Packers, Rams and more NFL action outlined with multiple early-season standings notes.

Associated Press Brian Piccolo Chicago Bears Atlanta Piccolo Gale Sayers Sayers Gale Cleveland Pittsburgh St. Louis Baltimore Minnesota Detroit Los Angeles San Francisco New Orleans Green Bay Milwaukee Philadelphia New York Dallas Oakland San Diego Buffalo Denver Houston Cincinnati Miami Boston Kansas City

Scarborough Downs Sold For Over One Million

West Virginia sportsman James F. Edwards bought Scarborough Downs in Maine for over a million dollars and plans at least another million in improvements. He envisions a Waterford Park style complex with a hotel golf course and convention facility, signaling a shift to harness racing friendly Maine dates. Governor Curtis welcomed the change and offered support for a longer, timed race meeting next summer.

South Portland Maine West Virginia Sportsman James F. Edwards Edwards Scarborough Downs Waterford Park Chester W. Va Kenneth M. Curtis

Wells Lassies Set For Opener In Basketball

Wells girls basketball gears up for an 16 game schedule starting December 3 at home versus SAD 60 and ending February 11 at home. The slate includes games at Old Orchard Beach Marshwood Traip Academy and St Ignatius with York Kennebunk Sanford and other opponents on dates through January and February.

WELLS Distaff Warriors SAD Old Orchard Beach Marshwood Traip Academy of Bipers St. Ignatius of St. Ignatius Traip Academy Ford York Kennebunk Sanford

NBA Eastern Division Standings Snapshot

The standings show Baltimore 12 4 .750 leading the East with Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia Detroit and New York behind. In the West Los Angeles 10 4 .714 and San Fran 7 7 .500 lead a crowded table while Atlanta San Diego Phoenix Seattle trail. Multiple game results include Baltimore 129 Milwaukee 102 Boston 116 Cincinnati 105 Philadelphia 116 Atlanta 115 Los Angeles 127 San Diego 119 San Fran 133 Detroit 105 Seattle 128 Phoenix 124. Upcoming schedule lists Seattle at Los Angeles Boston at Phoenix and other regional matchups.

W. L. Pet. G.B. Baltimore Boston Cincinnati Phila Detroit New York Milwaukee Los Angeles San Fran Atlanta San Diego Phoenix AIT Chicago Seattle Baltimore Philadelphia Los Ang San Francisco

Orr nursing bruised thumb as Bruins prep Seals game

Boston defenseman Bobby Orr is nursing a badly bruised right thumb after a recurren ce of an old injury from Thursday’s brawls with Gary Dornhoefer. X rays show no fracture and Boston aims to have Orr ready for the home game against Oakland as seven games in 11 days loom with a heavy home schedule.

Boston Bobby Orr Boston Bruins Oakland Seals the Garden Orr Miey Philadelphia Gary Dornhoefer Bruins Toronto Oakland Seals Teddy Green Johnny McKenzie Los Angeles New York St. Louis Minnesota

Fights Last Night Features Multiple Decisions and Draws

In New York Ismael Laguna defeated Roman Blanco on a points decision while Luis Rodrigues out pointed Joe Shaw in Miami. Dario Hidaglo and another rider had a draw. At Suffolk Downs Dark Flash, driven by Herve Filion, won the $4,500 Preferred Trot in 2:40 3-5 before 5,720 spectators.

Associated Press New York Jismael Laguna Panama Roman Blanco Venezuela Luis Rodrigues Miami Joe Shaw David Melendez Puerto Rico Dario Hidaglo Dominican Republic Drew Boston Dark Flash Herve Filion Suffolk Downs

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