George Blanda Still Likes Playing Football at 45
Oakland veteran George Blanda, on the 1972 NFL season’s start, reflects on a long career. He notes records, a late-blooming third stint with the Raiders, and his belief that he can still play quarterback despite aging and a primary role as a kicker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Olderman
Oakland
Calif
NEA
George Blanda
Pudge Heffelfinger
NFL
George
Chicago Bears
Houston Oilers
Houston
John Brodie
AFL
Oilers
al Davis
The
Raiders
Tom Dempsey
Appomattox
George Jr
Northern Illinois University
Roll-A-Way Lanes Teams Drop Two
Roll-A-Way Lanes fall in two Sunda League matches at Beacon Lanes Raymond. Beacon wins 8–0 behind team totals 1,487 and 1,437 while Marian Hutchins leads Raymond with 341 and Ann Hubert tops Beacon with 324. York County Roll-A-Way loses 6–2 to Big 20. Ruth Boyajean 330 leads locals. Air Force Academy football standout Bob Homburg of Madison, a 3.93 student, is noted for defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iWomen
Beacon Lanes
Raymond
Beacon
Marian Hutchins
Pat Merrill
Ann Lewis
Ann Hubert
Irene Provencal
P. Merrill
D. Ivers
A. Lewis
A. Sommers
M. Hutchins
S. Provencal
L. Camire
P. Curtis
P. Tarbox
A. Hubert
York County
Rose Russell
Dot van Deveer
Ruth Boyajean
Lillian Lessard
M. Martel
D. Legere
V. Eaton
D. van Deveer
R. Russell
L. Perron
L. Lessard
B. Cochrane
G. Perron
R. Boyajian
Air Force Academy
Bob Homburg
Madison, Wis
Withered Left Arm Is No Handicap To Larry Hinson
NEA Sports Editor notes Larry Hinson, despite a withered left arm from childhood polio, remains a determined pro golfer. He explains training routines, past hardships, and the mindset that keeps him aiming for success amid modest 1972 results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Hinson
NEW York
NEA
Jarry Hinson
Hinson
Dave Hill
Douglas
Nick Gillis Wins Men’s TV Rolloff at 20th Century Lanes
Nick Gillis captured the preliminary TV rolloff with a 1,164 total at 20th Century Lanes, beating Herve Paul by 75 pins who scored 1,089 and Bob Marcotte with 1,072. Other scores included C. Green 981 and B. Lawson 861. The 30 game TV qualifying rolls continue at Big 20 Lanes this Saturday, then Oct 21 at Bowl-A-Wire Gorham, and Oct 28 at Pastime Lanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Gillis
Gillis
Herve Paul
Bob Marcotte
C. Green
B. Lawson
Gorham
Morton Back Calling Signals Again
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Craig Morton resumes play calling duties while Roger Staubach recovers from a shoulder injury. Coach Tom Landry notes Morton’s role reshapes the offense as the team pursues another Super Bowl title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Olderman
Dallas, Texas
NEA
Craig L. Morton
Craig
California
Dallas Cowboys
Colorado
Dallas
Collect
Tom Landry
Cowboys
Roger Staubach
Staubach
Roger
Don Meredith
Baltimore
Colts
Morton
Bob Hayes
Los Angeles Rams
Tom
Landry
Trotters And Pacers Race Results
Race by race results for trotters and pacers including top finishes, payoffs, and times. Copper Head leads first race with Time 2 07 3, Second Race winner Movie Star, Quintela pays $18.40, Daily Double 5 and 4 paid $12.60, and handle reported at $97 910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copper Head
Mountain Glen
Avon Target
Lee’s Comet
Peter Paul Star
Our Liz
Jesher
Elvin J
Mighty Spark
Stoney Adi’s
Liberty Knight
Mighty King Cole
J. D. Dale
Sumatra
Cold Spring
Daniel Black
Terry Star
Rebon Prince
Sherlide
Crescent Miss
Quintela
Queen’s Ravenet
Master John
High Fidelity
Hustlin Hank
DeLeon Cindy
Ruth
Cha Don
Dily Pick
Nardin
Knight
Pardo
Rusty Colden
Poplar Ace
Miss Apphia
Mr. Casco
Adios
Mac
Randy
Adios Misty
Whippet
Tim Cleaves
Shiloh Hanover
Mountain Buckeye
Overlee Dale
O.k.’S Earl
Lou's Boy
Shawnywillow Mac
Melvin Kimar
Dacron
Quiniela
Napoleon Pilot
Benny Brewster
Hellion
Restigouche Boy
Bellow
Philsota
Shadydale Master
American Watson
Napoleon Gold
Fine Chief
Steady Indian
Hasty Harry
Crescent Tornado
April Ben
Toboso Willie
Jolly Joker
Commander Yates
Flo
Bright Lightning
Waynewood
Shenadoah Crain
Jimmie Bond
Coasterette
Beauty Delmont
Exacta
Handle
Agreste wins bid in 20th Century lanes handicap
Jim Agreste led the weekly men’s handicap rolloff at 20th Century Lanes posting 594 but failed to convert the one seven ten jackpot. He and Don Cyra shared high single honors with 124. Next event is Friday at 7 30. Other scores include O Dusseault ae R Marcotte 558 D Cyr 557 S Ledoux 532 iPaul 530.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Agreste
Agreste
Don Cyra
O. Dusseault
R. Marcotte
D. Cyr
S. Ledoux
iPaul
Biddeford Tigers Rally In Rainbeat Win At Portland Stadium
Biddeford High School beat Portland 6 0 in a rain soaked Friday night game at Portland Stadium. The crowd included a large Biddeford contingent with the band performing the National Anthem and a strong display of football spirit noted by Portland writer Dick Doyle.
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Biddeford-Saco
Biddeford High School
Portland High School
Portland Stadium
Tigers
Bulldog
Portland
Dick Doyle
Biddeford
Westbrook
Dawson
Thornton
Trojans
Trojan Horse
Mammoth Westbrook High School
Patton
Joe Crozier
Crozier
Jack Dawson
Giants Beat Eagles 27 12 in Sunday NFL clash
The Associated Press reports the New York Giants defeated Philadelphia 27 to 12 as Sunday NFL action across the league featured games including Chicago at Green Bay and Denver at Cincinnati among others.
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New York Giants
Philadelphia
Chicago
Green Bay
Denver
Cincinnati
Detroit
Atlanta
Kansas City
Cleveland
Miami
New York Jets
New England
Buffalo
New Orleans
Washington
Pittsburgh
Dallas
St. Louis
Minnesota
San Diego
Baltimore
San Francisco
Los Angeles
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NEA Sports Editor
East Tennessee State University
Ed Furgol
Furgol
Doug Ford
Dave Marr
Atlanta Braves
Eddie Mathews
Luman Harris
Craig Morton
Jerr
Trotters
Dick Charles
Blue Blazer
Larry Napolitano
Mike Dorais
Biddeford-Saco Chamber of Commerce
Clayton Cartmill
Kennebunk
Associated Press
W. B. T. Pet. Pies
NY Jets
N. Eng
Balt
Buff
Central Cleve
Cin
Pitts
Hous
West
K. City
Oak
Diego
Pau Tues
Birch ST
John Lamothe
NEW England Oxygen
Saco Industrial Park
Saco
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