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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1965

Page

3

Steelers Face Youth Versus Experience Sunday Dilemma

The Pittsburgh Steelers must choose between rookie Tommy Wade and veteran Ed Brown to start at quarterback as they host the Cleveland Browns, who need one win to clinch at least a tie for the Eastern Division title. Nelson is out with injury and both Browns and Wade have split duties recently.

Associated Press Tommy Wade Ed Brown Pittsburgh Steelers Steelers Cleveland Pittsburgh Browns New York St. Louis Bill Nelson Brown Wade Washington Giants Chicago Cardinals Philadelphia

NFL Rivalry Echoes Across Early Week Lines

Fran Tarkenton and John Brodie loom for aerial showdowns as two top receivers Bobby Mitchell and Bob Hayes prepare to shine in the Redskins and Cowboys matchups. The idle Bills could clinch the AFL East if the Jets fall, while Namath eyes growth in New York. Patriots struggle on offense amid Houston’s rotation of Blanda and Trull. Kansas City sticks with a stout defense despite offensive inconsistency in the Western division.

Viking Fran Tarkenton John Brodie 49Ers Bobby Mitchell Redskins Bob Hayes Cowboys Washington Bills Jets Boston New York Joe Namath Patriots Houston George Blanda Don Trull Kansas City New York Jets St. Louis Cardinals NFL Notre Dame Dick Arrington LSU Dave McCormick Arkansas Glen Ray Hines Grambling Frank Cornish Minnesota John Hankinson San Diego State Gary Garrison Boston Patriots Cleveland Arlington San Francisco McCormick Hankinson Houston A. St. Louis Hines Cornish Chicago Garrison San Diego Philadelphia

Paul Trailing Challenger In Title Match

Twin City bowling action features Herve Paul trailing challenger Don Nolette by 15 pins at the 20th Century Lanes. The match follows a back and forth first half two weeks earlier, with Nolette overcoming a 30 pin deficit to win, as both veterans bring steady form and no home lane advantage.

Twin City Herve Paul Don Noette Paul Jerry Bissonnette T.V Nolette

Drafts Open As Leagues Target College Standouts

The NFL and AFL launched drafts to sign top college football players amid a weaker 1965 crop. Scouts note few sure-fire stars, with last year’s redshirts like Donny Anderson and Roland drawing major attention as rights battles unfold among Houston, Green Bay, Rams, Jets, and others.

New York Joe Namath Texas Tech Donny Anderson Tulsa Bill Packers Oilers Larry Elkins Baylor Houston Anderson Los Angeles Rams Roland

UCLA Pre Season Pick In Far East

New York AP reports UCLA the national champions is favored to win a fifth straight AAWU title and go for another NCAA title. Despite losses of Gail Goodrich and Keith Erickson, Wooden returns five veterans and predicts an exciting season. Texas Tech and SMU vie in the Southwest, New Mexico tops the WAC, and Weber repeats in the Big Sky.

New York Far West Ucla Bruins Johnny Wooden Ohio State AAWU Bruins Gail Goodrich Keith Erickson Wooden Edgar Lacey Doug McIntosh Mike Lynn Kenny Washington Freddie Goss Texas Tech Dub Malaise Bob Glover Southern Methodist SMU Big Carroll Houser Charles Beasley Texas A&m Randy Matson New Mexico Brigham Young

Prince Charles to star in Macbeth at Gordonstoun

Prince Charles 17, heir to the throne, will play the title role in Macbeth at Gordonstoun where he studies. Audience includes his parents Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.

Associated Press Gordonstoun Scotland Prince Charles Macbeth Charles Queen Elizabeth I Prince Philip

Rate brothers retire after lifelong state service

Albany NY AP Warren Rate retires after 43 years with the State Department of Public Works while his brother William completes 52 years and leaves in 1957. The Rate family continues with their nephew Donald Stahlman who has worked there for five years.

Joe Albany N.Y Warren Rate State Department of Public Works Warren Department William Rate Rate Donald Stahlman

Roger Sevigny Suffers Broken Back In Mishap

A Biddeford man, Roger Sevigny, 20, a senior at St Francis Xavier University, underwent surgery at Victoria General Hospital Halifax for a broken back after an automobile accident near Antigonish last night. He is reported paralyzed from the waist down and to remain hospitalized for at least a month. Sevigny, son of Mr and Mrs John R Sevigny, is a former quarterback for St Louis High School and a standout in baseball and basketball for the Eagles.

Antigonish N. S Biddeford Maine Victoria General Hospital Halifax Roger Sevigny St. Francis Xavier University John R. Sevigny Wentworth St Sevigny St. Louis Eagles

Celtics face Lakers after slim division lead

The Boston Celtics cling to a half game edge over Cincinnati in the Eastern race as they host the Los Angeles Lakers at the Boston Garden. Boston routed Detroit 134 to 114 in Providence with Havlicek 28, Naulls 24, Siegfried 23 and Jones feeding 13 assists.

Boston Boston Celtics Cincinnati National Basketball Associations Los Angeles Lakers Boston Garden Celtics Royals Detroit Pistons Auditoriu Providence R. I Larry Siegfried Sam Jones Siegfried Detroit Pistons K .C. Jones John Havlicek Mel Counts

Trucks Collide In Wells Mishap Crashes In Maine Town

A Wells collision involving two trucks left Richard Jordan Jr. of Portland and Tom Kezar of Route 1 as drivers. Jordan’s truck owned by Fox and Ginn Inc. reportedly tried to pass, causing the crash. Kezar suffered neck pain but declined medical care.

Wells Richard Jordan Jr Portland Tom Kezar Route 1 Jordan Fox & Ginn Inc Kezar

Miami Eyes Bowl Bid With Notre Dame Clash

Notre Dame visits Miami in a bid for a Sun Bowl spot as the Hurricanes seek a strong finish after a 3-0 run to end the season. Miami faces Notre Dame amid bowl chatter with Texas Western and other teams in the running for post season berths.

Bill Miller George Mira Ed Weisacosky Hurricanes Miami Notre Dame

New Haven And Ricker Win In Potato Classic

In Houston the Potato Classic opens with Ricker College beating Barrington 77 55 and New Haven State College defeating St Francois Xavier 117 87. Gary Liberatore scored 44 for New Haven, crushing two tournament records for field goals and total points.

Houston Ricker College New Haven Conn State College Ricker Barrington R.I St. Xavier Gary Liberatore Liberatore

Wells Residence Gutted By Flames

Fire gutted the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Paras on Route 1 early yesterday morning. The blaze was reported by Wells Corner Hose Co. at 12 45 a.m. and is under investigation. The Paras, pizza business operators, are in Greece on vacation. the interior and contents are a total loss pending damage estimates.

WELLS Ernest Paras Route 1 Wells Corner Hose Co Paras Greece

Celtics Top Pistons 134 to 114 in Friday Openers

Boston defeated Detroit 134 114 on Friday while Cincinnati beat New York 117 113 and Baltimore won 110 107 against Los Angeles Philadelphia won 132 120 over San Francisco. Sunday has St Louis at Baltimore and Los Angeles at Detroit with no games Monday.

Green Bay Los Angeles San Francisco Minnesota Dallas Washington Baltimore Detroit Boston New York Houston Kansas City San Diego Buffalo Oakland Denver Bullets Bellamy Johnny Egan Johnny Green Jim Barnes Knicks Egan Green Los Angeles Lakers Cincinnati Boston Celtics Philadelphia Lakers Kevin Loughery Jerry West Royals Oscar Robertson Big O Willis Reed Larry Siegfried Celtics Providence R.J. John Havlicek Celts Ray Scott Pistons Bill Cunningham 76Ers Wilt Chamberlain Hal Greer Cunningham Guy Rodgers San Franccisco St. Louis Associated Press San Francis

Hockey Results Montreal at Chicago

Montreal faced Chicago in a matchup of NHL rivals as the night’s action wrapped up. Toronto met New York in another city clash while Detroit played Boston in a key Eastern showdown.

Associated Press National Hockey League Detroit Montreal Boston Toronto Chicago New York

Mildenberger Retains European Heavyweight Title

Kal Mildenberger of West Germany defended the European heavyweight title by outpointing challenger Gerhard Zech of West Germany. The judges scored the bout in Mildenberger.

Associated Press Frankfurt Germany Kal Mildenberger West Germany Gerhard Zech

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