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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1964

Page

3

Oportocope Stats Show Agreste Leads State Scoring Race

Dick Agreste of St Louis tops Class A scoring with 4 points, five TDs, and 11 PATs for the season. Teammate Ray Borduas slips to fourth. other area players include Dick Bergeron and Chuck Clifford tied for points. Hugh Rohrschneider leads receptions for Portland, with 68 catches and 91 yards. Wheeler midpack in passing. Lloyd Cochranes cross country win at Webhannet, Thorndon Academy flag football notes, recent scores in local games, plus golf and shooting events. Bruins prep roster changes and Beech Ridge 30-lap feature winner Tibbetts of Old Orchard Beach. Rangers edge Blackhawks 2-1.

Dick Agreste St. Louis Eagle Ray Borduas Dick Bergeron Chuck Clifford Biddeford Rene Goupil Horizon Bruce Burns Hugh Rohrschneider Portland Sea Hawks Boston Manch’' Wheeler Biddeford-Saco Journal Oklahoma Notre Dame Purdue Kansas Kansas State Colorado Iowa State Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma A & M Beech Ridge Paul Tibbetts Old Orchard Beach Boston Bruins Montreal Canadians Lynn Patrick Don McKenney Doug Mohns Murray Patello Milt Schmidt Alley Dube Forcier Petit Reagan O’brien New York Rangers National Hockey League Chicago Black Hawks

Cleopatra's Death By Asp Bite Attributed to Self

Historical notes state Cleopatra died by her own action permitting an asp to bite her. The tale links the queen's demise to deliberate suicide rather than battle injury or illness.

Cleopatra

Tokyo Opens 1964 Summer Games Amid Pageantry

Emperor Hirohito opened the Games of the 18th Olympiad in Tokyo with a ceremonial display blending modern spectacle and ancient pageantry. 7,169 athletes from 94 nations entered the National Stadium as two weeks of competition begin across 20 sports led by strong US and Soviet teams.

Fukyo Hirohito Japan National United States Africa

St Louis routs Cheverus in Portland 42 to 6

Undefeated St. Louis rolled past Cheverus High 42-6 at Portland High Stadium in a Class A game. Johnny Cookson snagged three TD passes and Denoncour added two rushing scores with Agreste kicking all PATs as St. Louis posted its fifth straight win before 1,000 fans.

Portland St. Louis Cheverus Ed DiBiase

Thornton Last In Cross Country Meet

Thornton Academy placed third in a three-team cross country meet at Saco with 63 points. Deering High won with 20 points, Cheverus High took second with 46, led by Bemis, Marshall, and Hanson finishing first through third within two seconds.

Thornton Academy Saco Deering High Cheverus High Maroon Cheverus Deering Bemis Marshall Hanson

Former Judge Is Fined $160

Arnold S. Lane once bridgton municipal court judge was fined $160 for drunken driving on the Maine Turnpike. The 48 year old man pleaded no contest in Superior Court and resigned as judge following his York arrest on April 19, 1963.

Alfred Arnold S. Lane Municipal Court Bridgton Maine Lane York

Newman Drives Angels To 3-2 Win In 10 Innings

Fred Newman hit his first major league home run off Pete Char ton in Boston. His family witnessed the blast as the Los Angeles Angels edged the Red Sox 3-2 in ten innings.

Los Angeles Fred Newman Boston Pete Charton Newman Los Angeles Angels

Thornton runners fill placings in meet with Bemis leading

In a crowded field Bemis and Marshall led the Democrats with Hanson third and Pearl fourth. The Thornton results list Pearl as the first Thornton finisher at fourth, while Lee and Carr rounded out the top ten along with Corbett and Savage. Lander and Dinan also posted times.

Thornton Jay Pearl Bemis Marshall Hanson Pearl Lee Carr Corbett Savage Lander Dinand

Red Knights Fall to MMA in Harrier Meet at Castine

St Francis College drops cross country to Maine Maritime Academy 20 to 38 at Castine. John MacDonald sets a course record at 20 02, with MMA runners including Levasseur Webb Martin Clark Tabor among the top finishers. MMA undefeated after two meets, St Francis to face Gorham State Teachers in Biddeford Tuesday at 4 pm.

Castine St. Francis College Maine Maritime Academy John MacDonald St. Francis Don Manuel Maine Maritime Levasseur Webb Martin Clark Tabor Husson College University of Maine Portland Red Knights Gorham State Teachers Biddeford

World Track and Field Records Are Approved

Tokyo AP Twenty seven world records in track and field were approved by the IAAF with one tie accepted. Highlights include Bob Hayes 9.1 for 100 yards and Henry Carr 20.2 for 220 yards, plus five pole vault marks led by Sternberg 16 feet 5 inches and 16 8 on surfaces. Boston’s broad jump 27 4 was not approved, but 27 1 2 was accepted.

Tokyo International Amateur Athletic Federation Bob Hayes Jacksonville Fla Henry Carr Detroit Brain Sternberg John Pennel Fred Hansen Sternberg Seattle Pennel Miami Hansen Cuero Tex Ralph Boston

International headlines sweep world events in brief

The piece recounts Cairo tensions with Tshombe under house arrest by Nasser, Vatican talks on lay leadership reform, the U S Supreme Court Civil Rights Act cases, Tokyo opening of the Olympics with high ticket prices, the Yankees and Cardinals World Series results, Hurricane Hilda’s impact on the southern U S, and Eisenhower on nuclear weapons in campaigns.

Tions Cairo Gamal Abdel Nasser United Arab Republic Tshombe Leopoldville Nasser Vatican Ecumenical Council U.S. Supreme Court Atlanta Ollie Birmingham Ala Tokyo Yankees St. Louis Cardinals Hilda Mississippi Alabama Louisiana Dwight D. Eisenhower

Chargers hand Boston Patriots first defeat

San Diego defeated Boston 26-17 in an AFL game, with John Hadl starring after To bin Rote couldn't start. Hadl completed 17 of 29 passes for 229 yards and three touchdowns, including two by Lance Alworth who had limited play earlier due to a hamstring issue. Paul Lowe added 69 rushing yards and a catch.

Boston John Hadl San Diego Sid Gillman Hadl Patriots Mike Holovak Audibles Chargers Tobin Rote Lance Alworth Alworth Paul Lowe Oakland New York Buffalo Houston Kanas City Denver

Weekend High School Football Matches Schedule

On Saturday Thornton Academy visits Sanford at 1 30 p m and Bangor meets Biddeford at 7 30 p m Fryeburg Academy travels to Old Orchard Beach at 1 30 p m Kennebunk hosts Traip Academy at 1 30 p m Wells plays Eliot College at 1 30 p m On Sunday stock car racing features Beach Ridge at 2 p m

Thornton Academy Sanford Bangor High Biddeford Fryeburg Academy Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk High Traip Wells Eliot St. Francis College Nassan Beach Ridge

Georgia Tech Defeats Navy in Jacksonville 17-0

Georgia Tech remains unbeaten after a 17-0 victory over Navy in Jacksonville. Tech's defense limited Navy to stalled drives as Jolly Roger Stau bach sat out with an ankle injury, while Tech extended its strong start under coach Bobby Dodd. The piece notes Miami's 9-7 win over California and previews top-25 matchups including Texas vs Oklahoma and Ohio State vs Illinois.

Associated Press Bobby Dodd Georgia Tech Navy Jacksonville Fla Jolly Roger Staubach Tech Dodd Bill Alexander Miami California Tamapenas Hurricanes Craig Morton Jerry Mosher Morton Texas Oklahoma Dallas Big Ten Ohio State Illinois Michigan Michigan State Arkansas Razorbacks Baylor Notre Dame Air Force Alabama North Carolina State Kentucky Florida State Nebraska South Carolina Carolina

Ten gray horses win Preakness at Pimlico record set

Only ten gray horses have captured the Preakness at Pimlico, with Belmar the first in 1895 and Native Dancer the noted winner in 1953, highlighting a rare color triumph in the event.

Pimlico Belmar Native Dancer

World Series Shifts To Yankee Stadium

New York manager Yogi Berra and St Louis skipper Johnny Keane discussed home field impact as the World Series heads to Yankee Stadium for the third game. Bouton and Simmons were set to start, with weather mild and 69,000 seats expected full.

NEW York Yogi Berra Yankee Stadium St. Louis Johnny Keane Yankee ‘Stadium Busch Stadium Curt Simmons Keane Big Parks Jim Bouton Berra Yankees Cardinals Yankee Park Los Angeles Simmons Bouton Phillies Yankes Kenny Bower Dick Groat Bob Skinner Roger Craig Mel Stottlemyre Groat Bill White Julian Javier Whitey Ford Ford Ray Sadecki Sadecki

Browns And Cardinals Sharing Eastern Lead

The Browns and Cardinals share the Eastern Conference lead as Pittsburgh holds its own while St. Louis faces Baltimore Monday. Key injuries affect the Steelers and Bears, with Ryan, Brown and Taylor among noted players. several games Sunday feature Lions, Vikings, Rams, Packers, 49ers, Giants, Cowboys, Eagles and Redskins in pursuit of standings.

Associated Press Cleveland Browns Pittsburgh Steelers Steelers Browns St. Louis Cardinals Baltimore Colts Los Angeles Chicago Detroit Minnesota San Francisco Green Bay New York Dallas Philadelphia Washington Frank Ryan Jimmy Brown Ryan Brown Bob Schmitz Myron Pottios Schmitz Bob Harrison Bob Soleau Ed Heller Bill Saul Chicago Bears Bears Rams Mike Pyle Joe Marconi Joe Fortunato Tommy Mason Vikings Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Jim Taylor San Francisco 49Ers New York Giants

Biddeford Harriers Take Second in Triangular Meet

Biddeford High cross country finished second in a three team meet with Westbrook and Morse, tallying 39 points to Westbrook’s 36 and Morse’s 45. Lloyd Cochrane won the race in 11 minutes 37 seconds on the 2.4 mile course, with Nadeau of Biddeford finishing second. Westbrook remains undefeated this season, Morse has one defeat, and Biddeford moves to six wins and three losses. Next meet is Portland and Thornton at Biddeford Friday at 3 30 p.m.

BATH Biddeford High Westbrook Morse Yes Biddeford Lloyd Cochrane Sam Burgess Nadeau Deering Biddeford Tiger Harriers Portland Thornton Cochrane Stultz Rodgers Huston Taylor St. Cyr Ralph Madore Hatfield Hines Avery Brochu Richard Madore F. Sirois Smith M. Sirois Amirault Cummings Lachance Oliver Maxwell Daley Wynne Hoy

Mets Join New League in St Petersburg Florida

The Mets enter the West Coast Florida Instructional League in St Petersburg with Don Heffner as manager. The league runs through early December and includes Kansas City Athletics in Bradenton Baltimore Orioles in Clearwater Washington Senators in Tampa Detroit Tigers in Dunedin Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox in Sarasota and Minnesota Twins sharing Al Lang Field with the Mets. The Mets will conduct pre game drills at Huggins Stengel Field, mirroring their spring setup.

METS ST. Petersburg Fla Florida Met Don Heffner Kansas City Athletics Bradenton Baltimore Oriloles Clearwater Washington Senators Tampa Detroit Tigers Dunedin iBoston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Sarasota

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