Sooners Top AP Poll Faces Texas in Cotton Bowl Showdown
Oklahoma, sitting atop the Associated Press rankings, faces Texas in the Cotton Bowl as they seek a win to boost their national title hopes. Texas rises to No. 2 behind Oklahoma after a 34-7 triumph over Oklahoma State, while Alabama, Navy, Ohio State and Penn State round out the top tier in a reshuffled AP Top Ten.
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Maroon Reserves Edge Portland 7-6 In Thrilling Tilt
Thornton Academy reserves beat Portland High 7-6 at Saco in a football thriller Monday afternoon. Dick Bergeron scored on a 40 yard end run and added the decisive point, with Billie Rhea also standout on Thornton's offense.
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Defensive Play of Boston Tops American Loop
New York AP Buffalo Bills, last in the Eastern Division, boast the AFL’s goadest all around offense after a 12-0 win over the Oakland Raiders last week. Through five starts they average 334.4 yards per game with 1,672 total yards, 637 rushing and 1,035 passing. Boston leads in rushing at 16.4 yards per game and tops defensively, allowing 225 yards per game. Patriots hold 367 rushing and 758 passing for 1,125 total yards.
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Boston Bruins Open 63 64 Season Against Canadiens
Boston begins the 1963-64 NHL season with a revamped defense led by Tom Johnson and Leo Boivin and goalie Ed Johnston. Montreal unveils Gump Worsley in goal as part of a multi player trade that sent Jacques Plante to the Rangers. The opening night matchups include Chicago at home, Detroit hosting Chicago, and Toronto visiting Boston.
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Fights Last Night in Bakersfield Card
Rey Asis from Stockton outpointed Manny Linson with a 120 percent to 122 percent score in Bakersfield California advancing in the bout. Obregon Mexico listed as location of the event.
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Monument Square Falls as Pastime Dominates Bowling Match
In York Cumberland Bowling League action Pastime toppled Monument Square 1614 to 1466 sweeping all five points. Paul Lamontagne led Pastime with 368 thanks to 135 109 and 124 strings, while Phil Nixon scored 335 for Monument Square. Other Pastime scorers included H Dee 326 G Gosselin 320 O Lettellier 300 and R Gosselin 320. Monument Square contributions came from L Taylor 304 J Offaly 278 B Harriman 262 and Nixon 335.
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Parilli Remains A Question Mark
Babe Parilli of the Boston Patriots is a lingering question mark for the upcoming American Football League game with Oakland at Fenway Park. A pinched nerve in his right shoulder has hampered him through five games, limiting him to a few plays in two contests and causing numbness down to the fingertips when aggravated.
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Penn State and West Virginia Yost cousins noted
Bud Yost, halfback for Penn State, and Jerry Yost, quarterback for West Virginia, are cousins highlighting a family link between two college players in the same era.
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Fullmer weighing retirement as brother readies title bid
Gene Fullmer, 32, battles thoughts of quitting boxing while his brother Don, 24, prepares for a 10 round showdown with Jose Torres at Teaneck Armory in New Jersey, with Gene in his corner. The former middleweight champion works on two ranches in Utah and contemplates his future amid pressure from wife and family.
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Lane Leagues Begin Ninth Season at 20th Century Lanes
Twin City area bowlers may sign up for boys and girls leagues at 20th Century Lanes Biddeford. Girls bowl Tuesday afternoons and boys bowl Wednesday afternoons starting Oct. 15 and 16 with 3 16 oclock starts. Contact Nick Gillis for registration. Weekly three string format, prizes for top teams and bowlers, plus an all-ages banquet.
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St Louis Jayvees Edge Cheverus 7 6 in Port land
The St Louis Junior Varsity football team edged Cheverus 7 6 in Portland on Monday afternoon. Saint quarterback Dick Landry converted the decisive point after touchdown on a rollout. Richard Laroche opened with a 25 yard sweep for St Louis. Cheverus’ Ray Fasalo scored the other TD to keep the game close.
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Stag-Eagle Game Films To Be Shown
The St. Louis Alumni Association will screen films of the Cheverus St. Louis game at 8 p.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph's Parish Hall. Eagle coach Bob Cote will narrate and host a question and answer session.
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Palmer Victories Boost PGA Earnings to 127 555
Palmer wins add to his official PGA total to 127 555 after triumphs at the White Marsh Open and seven top five finishes in 19 events. Nicklaus trails with 85 990 from 23 tournaments, four wins.
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Senator's Trainer Tom McKenna Tied to Pro Hockey Past
Washington Senators trainer Tom McKenna previously played professional hockey, linking his coaching role to a notable athletic career.
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Yankee Image Holds Steady After World Series Sweep
After a four game World Series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Yankee image remains strong. Commentators note the defeat as a rare setback, crediting Dodgers pitching and luck while deeming the Yankees still among baseball’s elite.
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Dodgers Seek More Pitching After World Series Win
Los Angeles Dodgers plan to add pitching after securing the pennant and World Series. GM Buzzie Bavasi aims for a right handed starter and a left handed reliever, with potential pool trades involving Marv Breeding Lee Walls Ken Rowe and Bill Haas. Trade prospects center on strengthening the infield and back end of the rotation.
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All-Star Team Is Selected for 1963 Baseball Honor
NEW YORK AP Seven National Leaguers led by World Series hero Sandy Koufax join three American Leaguers on the 1963 AP Major League All-Star team. Koufax, 25 5, led Dodgers in the world championship sweep of the Yankees and topped the voting with 68 of 71 votes. Teammates Bill White Dick Groat Ken Boyer Willie Mays Hank Aaron Juan Marichal Al Kaline Bobby Richardson Elston Howard also earned selections representing the leagues.
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Celtics Coach Says Team Is In Good Shape
St Louis AP report quotes Red Auerbach saying the Celtics look strong before the season. He praises Bill Russell Frank Heinson and Sam Jones for form while noting Johnny McCarthy struggles scoring. Auerbach mentions an NBA fine and a meeting with Walter Kennedy.
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Dawn Powell adapts The Golden Spur for Broadway musical
Dawn Powell, author of The Golden Spur, is adapting the novel for a Broadway musical. This marks her first stage project in 30 years. Early hit plays included Big Night with the Group Theater and Jig Saw with the Theater Guild. Powell has written 14 novels and a volume of short stories. Hilard Elkins plans the production for next season.
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