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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1968

Page

6

Cepeda and Stanley Adjust Roles in World Series

In St Louis and Detroit, Cepeda struggles at the plate while Stanley shifts to shortstop to bolster Detroit’s defense. Cepeda has hit .125 in two series, while Stanley adapts after Al Kaline moves to right field. Manager Mayo Smith flags the experiment as a temporary move ahead of Game 2 and beyond, with pitchers Lolich and Briles set for the next games.

Cepeda Power Gibson McLain Stanley Cardinal Boston Mayo Thursay Detroit Smith Mickey Lolich Red Schoendienst Nelson Briles Earl Wilson Ray Washburn St. Louis

Fireworks Expected Saturday By Dick Coach AP Sports Writer

The college gridiron week promises fireworks with ranked teams Southern California Penn State UCLA Alabama and more. Top picks include Southern California over Miami Penn State over West Virginia UCLA over Syracuse Mississippi over Alabama Notre Dame over Iowa Florida State over Texas A&M and Purdue over Northwestern.

Associated Press ST. Louis Purdue Southern California Miami Fla O. J. Simpson Hurricanes Penn State West Virginia UCLA Syracuse Orangemen Greg Jones & Co Mississippi Alabama O Bama VPI Southern Mississippi Notre Dame Iowa Florida State Texas A&m Seminoles Florida Rogers Rdue Northwestern Wildcats USC Georgia South Carolina Bulldogs Tennessee Arizona State Wyoming Suna Western Athletic Conference Indiana Illinois Illini Kansas Missouri Army Vanderbilt Ee State EAST Princeton Columbia Cornell Rutgers Holy Cross Dartmouth Pittsburgh William & Mary Boston College Buffalo Penn Brown Harvard Bucknell Yale Colgate Kentucky Auburn Louisiana State Baylor Georgia Tech Clemson Duke Maryland East Carolina Mississippi State Virginia Tech Kansas State North Carolina Tulane Tampa Midwest Colorado Iowa State New Mexico Ohio Kent State Michigan Navy Michigan State Wisconsin Minnesota Wake Forest Ohio State Oregon Toledo Ohio University Southwest el Paso Arizona Arkansas Texas Christian Houston Cincinnati Texas Tech Colorado State Southern Methodist North Carolina State Oklahoma State Rice Tulsa Stanford Air Force California San Jose State Utah Washington State

College Grid Teams Scoring At High Rate

New York AP reports college football teams are scoring at a historic pace. Major programs average 38.6 points per game, surpassing the 36.8 season high set in 1967, with eight teams over 40 points. Boston College leads at 49.0, Stanford and Indiana tie for total offense at 531.0 yards, Oregon State tops rushing at 368.0, SMU leads in passing at 360.0, while Alabama allows 137.5 yards per game.

New York Mer National Collegiate Sports Services Boston College Stanford Indiana Oregon State Southern Methodist Alabama

St Louis Football Smoker Scheduled in Biddeford

Films of the St Louis High Bangor High game shown tonight at 8 at St Josephs Parish Hall Green Street Biddeford. Marcel Roy president of the St Louis Alumni sponsors the event with a question and answer session after the films. Head coach and assistants will be present. Coach Bob Cote narrates. Advance ticket sales available this week for Homecoming against Sanford High School. Tickets at Pepins Market Birch Street or Genest Store Elm Street. Refreshments served after.

St. Louis Sanford High School Pepin'’s Market Birch Street Biddeford Genest Sere Elm Street Biddeord

Dutch women to miss opening ceremony amid dress dispute

Several Dutch Olympic team girls will be banned from the official opening ceremony on October 12 after they altered or wore unofficial dresses. The move follows concerns over uniform compliance and team presentation for the Amsterdam Games.

Amsterdam The Netherlands

Kaline Returns to Right Field in Tigers World Series Start

St Louis AP Kaline, 33, rejoined the Tigers in right field for Game 1 of the World Series against Bob Gibson, after injuries and a late-season bench spell. Mayo Smith reshuffled positions, moving Mickey Stanley to short and Jim Northrup to center to boost lineup firepower. Kaline, Detroit fixture since 1955, hit eight times in the previous series and earned his spot through steady work and belief from the manager.

ST. Louis Bob Gibson Denny McLain Cardinal Tiger Orlando Cepeda Mickey Stanley Cepeda Stanley Detroit Mayo Smith al Kaline Kaline Jim Northrup Detroit Tigers Tigers Smith Gibson Kaine Kaline Washington Mayo

Lyman Moore Dominates Thornton Freshmen Debut 15-0

Lyman Moore of Portland defeated Thornton Freshmen 15 to 0 in their debut. Tom Flahery scored on a six yard run, Matt Fasulo added a one yard TD and Flaherty kicked the extra point. A late safety produced the remaining points as Moore led 7-0 at halftime and 15-0 after the final period.

Lyman Moore Portland Thornton Tom Flahery Matt Fasulo Flaherty Thornton Fresh Foley le le Warner Dimattio Johnson Bailey Waters Thornton Academy Winston Lacroix Knox Hill Nason Grondin Letellier Strout Gerry Boutet Murphy Stuart Rush

Sanford Takes BHS In Cross Country Duel

Sanford defeats Biddeford 30 to 25 in a cross country meet. Varsity winner clocked 13 minutes 49 seconds. Top placers include Alexander of Sanford Marchand Foley Wishart and others from both teams. JV Deschambeault led with 15 minutes 9 seconds as Biddeford took the first four spots.

Sanford Biddeford High Tiger Jayvees Alexander Marchand Lehoux R. Perry Mailman Booker Jackson Ferry Randall Ready Fortier Eon D. Perry Whitten Bergeron Foley Wishart Deschambeault Biddeford

Mexico City hem line set above knees in changes

The ANP reported from Mexico City that official dress guidelines set the hem line just above the knee. The note highlights a shift in styles influencing women’s fashion decisions nationwide.

ANP Mexico City

St Louis Favored 8-5 In World Series Opener

Detroit Tigers and St Louis Cardinals meet in a best of seven series with St Louis favored 8-5 starting at Busch Stadium. Opening weather partly cloudy with temperatures 80 to 85.

St. Louis Detroit Tigers St. Louis Cardinals Busch Stadium National Broadcasting Company Mayo Smith Detroit Red Schoendienst Andayene McLain Bo Gibson Nec St.uis

Van Brocklin Takes Over At Falcons Helm

Norm Van Brocklin becomes Falcons coach with five year contract and full control over roster moves. He replaces Norb Hecker after owner Rankin Smith grew unhappy with 1966 performance, signaling a new era for Atlanta. Bob Berry, former quarterback, tied to Van Brocklin from Minnesota days.

Atlanta Norm van Brocklin Atlanta Falcons National Football Leave van Brocklin Rankin Smith Smith Falcons Norb Hecker Hecker NFL Randy Johnson Georgia Bob Berry Berry Minnesota Vikings

Celtics to trim three players after workout

Boston Celtics plan to cut three players after a workout at Tobin Gym Roxbury following four straight exhibition losses. Ed Hummer, a Princeton draft pick, leaves after returning to law studies, leaving 16 players including Don Chaney in Army status and Emmett Bryant acquired from Denver.

Boston Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Bill Russell Tobin Gym Roxbury Ed Hummer Princeton Celtics George University Law Ool Hummer Don Chaney Houston Emmette Bryant Denver

St Louis Fresh Defeat Mahoney Ninth Graders 13 6

St Louis freshman football opened the season with a 13 6 win over Mahoney’s ninth graders of South Portland at Alumni Field Biddeford. Drapeau Loranger and Cote led St Louis scoring with two Drapeau touchdowns and a late score. Mahoney reply came on a Harvey 35 yard run and the try for extra point failed.

St. Louis Mahoney South Portland Alumni Field Biddeford Jimmy Harvey Young Eagles Ree Harvey Guy Labranche Eagles Ray Loranger Andy Drapeau Mickey Cote Theie Drapeau Loranger St.Louis Lorangeri Cote David Audie Dan Coite Don Gendron Ralph Fleurant Roger Rousseau Marc i Gendron Paul Lebrun Harvey Drapeau Smit Audie Trottier D. Cote Chamagne LaFlamme B. Cote Choney Small Whelan Sayer Thomas Har Rush Foster Amato Labranche

Eagles All First Team Honored At Homecoming

Alumni Association president Marcel Roy says Homecoming Day is ready for Saturday with 19 former Eagles named to the All First Team up to 1960. The parade from the school to Alumni Field features floats, the band, homecoming court, and halftime shows led by Marcel Drapeau.

Eagles St. Louis Alumni Association Marcel Roy Alumni Association N. Champoux N. Pinette Vie Cordeau Ray Audet Roger Joe” Boisvert al Chretien Reynald Ruel al Daigle Bernard Pinetle C. Plourde S.l.hls Marcel Drapeau Norman Racine St. Joseph’s Parish Hall Steve White

Bridgewater State Back In Scoring Lead

Bridgewater State sophomore half back Jim Federico grabs the New England college scoring lead in a 47-14 win over Curry College with four TDs and 24 points. Ted Alf len mov es into second with 21, while 18-point efforts come from Bennett, Geiger, Connors and Kubowick.

Jim Federico Bridgewater State New England Federick Boston Bridgewater Curry College Paul Stella Ray College Ted Alflen Mov Amherst Dave Bennett Boston College Glen Geiger Middlebury Bob Connors Northeastern George Kubowick Norwich Bennett Navy Geiger Wesleyan Connors Bridgeport Kubhowinck Cadets Bates Walter Jackson

AP figures show several players tied with 12 points

The Associated Press compiled figures indicating multiple players tied at 12 points apiece. The report notes the co leaders share the top scoring spot, reflecting a tight race among contenders.

Associated Press

Browns bench Frank Ryan after loss to Rams and Cowboys

Cleveland coach Blanton Collier announced benching quarterback Frank Ryan after a loss and said Bill Nelson will start against the Steelers at Municipal Stadium. Charley Leigh will replace Charley Harraway at full back as Nelson makes his Browns debut.

Cleveland Frank Ryan Blanton Collier Los Angeles Cleveland Browns Collier Bill Nelson Pittsburgh Steelers Municipal Stadium Ryan Browns

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