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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1968

Page

6

Harvard Yale clash capped by perfect records in Ivy title bid

Harvard and Yale, each 8 0 for the season, meet at Harvard Stadium for the Ivy League championship showdown. Vic Gatto and Yale halfback Calvin Hill headline high scoring offenses as Yale aims to extend a 16 game winning streak after a 42 17 win over Princeton, while Harvard boasts a stingy defense and a 34 7 win over Brown.

Associated Press Harvard Yale Vic Gatto Crimson Carmen Cozza Gatto Elis Brown John Yovksin New England Ping Princeton Holy Cross Brian Calvin Hill Hill Princeton Clint Frank Levi Jackson Denny McGill Dartmouth Cornell Penn Ivy Columbia Boston College VMI Amerst Massachuetts Connecticut Boston Universit Bufalo New Hampshire Rhode Island Massachusetts Rutgers Boston University Delaware Terriers Amherst Bill Foye Foye Ambherst Williams Springfield Ted Alflen Chiefs Tufts Trinity Wesleyan C.W. Post Vermont Southern Connecticut Central Connecticut Coast Guard RPI Northeastern Temple Bates Bridgewater Bridgeport American International

Vikings Marked Men After 10 Weeks In NFL Firing Line

The Minnesota Vikings claim the mark of a winner after a 13-6 comeback win over the Detroit Lions to move 6-4, while Chicago bears drop further after Virgil Carter suffers a broken ankle. Dallas star Don Meredith injures knee, Bart Starr leaves with rib trouble but vows to start next week as Green Bay beats New Orleans. Colts crush St. Louis 27-0 and Browns topple Steelers 45-4. Giants edge Eagles 7-6 and 49ers hold Rams 20-20.

Associated Press National Football League Minnesota Vikings Bud Grant Vikings Detroit L Ane Chicago Bears Atlanta Virgil Carter Dallas Don Meredith Cowboys Washington Green Bay Bart Starr Packers New Orleans NFL Jim Lindsey Fred Chicago Meredith New York Redskins Bears Starr Zeke Bratkowski Bart Phil Ben Carroll Dale

Bruins Tame Seals At Home In 6 3 Win

Boston Bruins end scoring drought with a 6-3 home win over the Oakland Seals before 14 653 fans at the Garden. Johnny Bucyk set up a 14 first period lead while Phil Esposito Norm Ferguson and Stanfield added goals. Bruins stay home for four straight games then host the Kings Thursday.

Boston Boston Bruins Harry Sinden Bruins Oakland Seals Gar O &eKenzie Johnny Bucyk Oakland Seals Ge Me Orr Norm Ferguson Orr Gerry Cheevers Goa Carol Vadnais Derek Smith Fred Stanfield Bucyk McKenzie Phil Esposito San. Gores Stanfield Los Celes Kings Garden

Fights Last Night Across Cities Dozens of Boxers Noted

Boxing reports from several cities note knockouts and decision results. In Buenos Aires Carlos Aro stopped George Foster while Lou Hicks, Katsuyoshi Takayama and Bernardino Toledo battles yielded a mix of wins and draws. At Lincoln Downs Mile’s Fancy, ridden by Darrell Madden, won the Block Island Handicap by 2½ lengths over Rabbit’s Foot before 13,269 in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

Lincoln, R.I Mile’s Fancy Darrell Madden Rabbit's Foot Lincoln Downs

Canada Wins World Cup Golf After 16 Years

At Rome, Canada and its ambassador Al Balding joined George Knudson to win the World Cup, formerly the Canada Cup, with a 569 total. The U S team Trevino and Boros finished second at 571, while Italy placed third at 573 and Nationalist China fourth at 576. Balding shot 14 under par 274 to pace individuals, with Knudson at 295.

Rome Canada al Balding George Knudson Toronto United States China U.S Lee Trevino Julius Boros Balding Knudson Trevino Boros Elye Roberto Bernardini Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Italy Hsieh Yung-Yo Lu Liang-Huan

Norwich Names War Captain For 1968 69 Hockey Team

NORTHFIELD Vermont AP Defenseman Bob Verge of Melrose Massachusetts was named war captain of the 1968 69 Norwich University hockey team in a campus ceremony. The announcement comes as the team prepares for the upcoming season with several veteran players returning to bolster the roster.

Northfield Bob Verge Melrose Mass Norwich

Pro Football Standings and Sunday Games Summary

The standings show Dallas eight wins at 20 games, Washington four wins, and Cleveland seventy three? percent. The schedule lists divisional matchups and week results, including Cleveland 45 Pittsburgh 24 and Dallas 44 Washington 13, with Sunday games across multiple cities such as Atlanta at St. Louis and Green Bay at Washington.

W. L. T. Pet Dallas Ccens Washington Cleveland St. Louis New Orleans Pittsburgh Baltimore Los Angeles San Francisco Atlanta Minnesota Chicago Green Bay Detroit Anaene San Cree New York Philadelphia Cleo

Forcier Wins Narrow Elimination Bout At Roll-A-Way Lanes

Jerry Forcier of Roll-A-Way Lanes Elm Street Biddeford edged Bob Reed of Big 20 Lanes Scarborough 2,359 to 2,345 in a tight Eastern Maine Bowling Championship match. Reed led at half, surged to an 18 pin edge, but Forcier closed with a 144 to Reed's 112 final string to secure the win by 14 pins.

Jerry Forcier Elm Street Biddeford Maine Bobeed Scarborough Forcier Reed

College Scores Across The Nation This Weekend

Colleges posted wide margins and close finishes in a day of varied results. Notable outcomes include Harvard 31 over Brown 7, Penn 13 over Columbia 7, Navy 44 over Syracuse 6, and Notre Dame 34 over Georgia Tech 6.

Associated Press Harvard Brown Penn Columbia Dartmouth Cornell Yale Princeton Syracuse Navy Army Pittsburgh Rutgers Holy Cross Bostoney VMI Penn State Maryland Georgia Auburn Clemson North Carolina

Wells Freshman basketball slate features 19 games this winter

Wells Freshman team announces a 19 game schedule this winter with 3:30 p.m. games. The season opens December 4 at SAD 60 and ends February 11 at Denis Hall in Alfred. The list includes games at St Anthony's, Old Orchard Beach, Marshwood, Traip Academy, York, Kennebunk, St Ignatius Sanford, and Kenne er.

Wells Frosh Warrior Frosh Denis Dall Alfred Sad St. Anthony’ S School Kenne Er Old Orchard Beach Marshwood Traip Academy of Kittery York

Celtics Rout Suns After Hard Week on the Road

The Boston Celtics beat the Phoenix Suns 130-98 after a 120-112 win over the Rockets in San Diego. Bailey Howell led with 28 points, Larry Siegfried added 22, Havlicek 19, Sanders 15, and Jones 10 as Boston built a 62-43 halftime lead and controlled the game. The trip followed a win against Cincinnati and before matchups with the Lakers and SuperSonics.

Tors Ariz Trav Boston Celtics Cincinnati Celtics Gowest Eee Nelson Peeved Rockets San Diego Celtic Phoenix Suns Bailey Howell Boston Larry Siegfried John Havlicek Tom Sanders Sam Jones Nelson Bryant Lakers Lo Angeles SuperSonics Seattle

Springfield claims NCAA College Division Atlantic Coast soccer title

Unbeaten Springfield wins the Atlantic Coast championship in NCAA College Division by routing Montclair State 6 0. Elizabethtown of Lancaster Pa takes third with a 5 1 victory over the University of Baltimore.

Springfield Mass Chiefs Montclair State Elizabethtown Lancaster University of Baltimore

NBC Blackout Never Dims Raiders Victory Over Jets

The Raiders defeated the New York Jets 43 to 32 in a wild AFL clash kept dramatic by a late scoring rush. Oakland and Kansas City remained atop the division standings as San Diego and Cincinnati won their games.

Associated Press L. T. Pet New York Miami Buffalo Kansas City Akia Eee San Diego Cincinnati Houston Means Boston Geltens Lance Oakland New York Jets NBC Daryle Lamonica Raiders Jets Heidi Lamonica Charley Smith Preston Ridlehaber Denver Len Dawson Frank Pitts Goldie Sellers Dawson Gloster Richardson Mike Garrett Sid Gillman Chargers War Memorial Stadium Bills Sam Wyche John Stofa Bengals Warren McVea Paul Robinson AFL Bob Griese

Changes In Yacht Classes Being Studied

London AP reports a subcommittee of the International Yacht Racing Union may replace two of five Olympic yacht classes for Kiel 1972. Proposal suggests swapping dragon for soling and star for tempest, sparking controversy amid concerns over crew sizes and boat maturity. Twenty three nations entered dragons and twenty stars at Acapulco.

London Kiel West Germany International Yacht Racing Union Acapul ¢O Mexico

Ohio State Faces OJ Saga Ahead of Michigan Clash

Ohio State must halt OJ Simpson and USC to secure a shot at Michigan in a blockbuster matchup. USC’s 238-yard performance last weekend propelled them to 8-0, setting stage for key clashes including Penn State vs Pittsburgh and Georgia vs Texas. The Rose Bowl picture tightens as teams chase Orange, Cotton, Sugar, and Gator berths ahead of the Michigan showdown.

Ohio State O.J Buckeyes O.J. O.J O. J. Simpson Southern California Associated Press Oregon State Michigan Wisconsin Southern Cal UCLA Penn State Pittsburgh Missouri Kansas Yale Harvard Arkansas Texas Tech Georgia Tex Notre Dame Maryland Auburn Oklahoma Kansas State Texas Texas Christian Georgia Tech Southern Methodist Ann Arbor Mich Johnson Eugene “Mercury

Bowlerettes Triumph Over Sanford in Pro League Match

In the Ladies Pro league at Bowl-A-Rama Lanes Sanford fell 1,564 to 1,474 as the Bowlerettes won six of eight points. Doris Gillis led with 340, J N Montpas 426 and Joraine Foss 309, while Sanford’s J Broadbent rolled 338 and B Anderson 318.

J. Broadbent B. Anderson J. Montpas A. Temm L. Lessard Foss D. Gillis Sanford L. McDonald C. Woodman G. Garneau

Lillian Camire Leads In Bowling Contest Separation

Lillian Camire takes a 3 S lead over Pat Tarbox in a bowling contest with a 1,063 to 1,028 first half score. Camire built a 22 pin cushion after a 131 string and finished with 165 bonus pins to Tarbox’s 120 from 14 spares and four strikes. The second half is scheduled later.

Pat Tarbox Lillian Camire Lillian Pat Mrs. Camire Mrs. Tarbox

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