Ole Miss Tops AP poll as Big Ten teams challenge
Ole Miss holds the No 1 spot after a 26-0 win over Vanderbilt as nine challengers, including three Big Ten teams, press the race. Syracuse remains strong with 15-6 win over Holy Cross, gaining top first place votes alongside Iowa and Ohio State.
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Mississippi
Associated Press
Syracuse
Holy Cross
Ole Miss
Vanderbilt
Iowa
Ohio State
Minnesota
Navy
Missouri
Baylor
Clemson
Kansas
Texas
Wisconsin
Washington
Michigan State
UCLA
Alabama
Oregon State
Arizona State
Georgia Tech
Penn State
Stengel Says Yankees Must Win Every Game
Yankees manager Casey Stengel admitted after a 5-2 loss to Pittsburgh that New York must win the next game to stay alive. He weighed fifth game rotation between Bob Turley and Whitey Ford as Harvey Haddix shined for the Pirates.
Biddeford Jayvees Win Harrier Race Over Thornton Academy
Biddeford junior varsity cross country edged Thornton Academy Jayvees 19 to 39 on the 21 mile course yesterday afternoon. DeSilva led the winners with a first place finish followed by Be Goodwin and Gagne, among a large field of Biddeford runners capped by Archambeault and Beaulieu with top ten placements.
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Biddeford High
Thornton Academy Jayvees
Biddeford
DeSilva
B . Goodwin
Gagne
Ladd
Atwater
Lizotte
Archambeult
Beaulieu
Lariviere
Fights Last Night New York Winner Donovan Wins Split Decision
New York boxer Joey Donovan 143 defeated rival Bobby Bartels 145 in a split decision at a New York venue. Donovan secured the win with the late rounds on a night of close exchanges and sharp jabs.
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Associated Press
New York
Joey Donovan
Bobby Bartels
Birthstones for June Born People Three Choices Named
Persons born in June may choose from three birthstones: pearl alexandrite or moon stone. The durable trio offers classic jewelry options and varied symbolism for gemstone enthusiasts.
Boxing Bouts Revived At Portland Expo
Portland hosts a ten bout card at the Exposition Building with a special prize to the outstanding amateur boxer. Harold T. Andrews post American Legion sponsors the event with Maine AAU and Maine Boxing Commission oversight. Participants include a six man Portland team, seven from Naval Air Station Brunswick, and eight from greater Boston, plus others. Sabres drum corps will perform selections before bouts and at intermission before leaving for Miami for the national convention.
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Naval Air Station, Brunswick
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Andrews Post
National American Legion
Miami
Fla
Series Facts And Figures From The Pennant Chase
AP compiled series facts covering the Pirates and Mets era with game by game line scores and home runs list. It lists pitchers, winners, losers, and the sequence of games plus attendance and financial split figures for both teams and leagues.
Pirates Narrow Series Gap In World Series Clash
In a tense 5-2 win at Yankee Stadium Pittsburgh moves within one victory of the Yankees as Bob Friend on Wednesday faces either Ford or Turley. Casey Stengel ponders his pitching plan with Murtaugh sticking to his lineup while Hal Smith fills in behind the plate and Elroy Face preserves the lead with his late-inning relief. Roger Maris hits a homer for New York but the Pirates’ attack, including Dick Groat and Smoky Burgess, seals the game.
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Baillargeon Shines as Eagles JV Topples South Portland
Sophomore quarterback Charley Baillargeon led St. Louis junior varsity to a 19-6 win over South Portland reserves at South Portland. Baillargeon scored two touchdowns and threw for a score, outplaying Ricky Lewis who had a 45-yard TD run. Guillerault connected on a 40-yard scoring pass, Baillargeon added two rushing TDs, and the Eagles built a 19-6 lead. Substitutes and scoring details follow the page’s box.
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Brad Goodale
Dick Fontaine
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Thornton IVs Finish Streng To Tip Portland
Thornton junior varsity routed Portland reserves 18-7 at Saco. Highlights include Johnny Dibiase to Phill Day pass, Dibiase rush for extra point, Wayne Berry one yard TD, Tarbox option pass to Berry for 50 yards, and Sicard 45 yard run after fumble. Teams listing and scoring leaders follow with region players and totals.
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Saco
Bulldogs
Johnny Dibiase
Phill Day
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Wayne Berry
Frank Tarbox
Larry Sicard
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O'Malley Francis
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J. Allen Mumford
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Parola
Tardif
Russo
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Hefler
Fontaine
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Sicard
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Rush
Deasey Heads TA Rod And Gun Club Officers Elected
Election of officers at Thornton Academy Rod and Gun Club named William Deasey president Norman Leach secretary and Rodney Bergeron vice president Leverett Graves treasurer. The club aims to promote hunter safety by sponsoring NRA safe hunter courses and will host lectures and films on hunting and fishing throughout the school year.
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Rod and Gun Club
Thornton Academy
William Deasey
Norman Leach
Rodney Bergeron
Leverett Graves
Ike Receives Honorary Degree From Nihon University
Nihon University in Tokyo conferred an honorary Doctor of Laws on President Eisenhower. U S Ambassador Douglas MacArthur II accepted the degree on behalf of the university and the press during the ceremony.
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Nihon University
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Eisenhower
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Fish And Game Group Plans Supper and Dance
York County fish and game auxiliary met with Mrs. Charlotte Crown at Saco to plan a fish supper on October 27 a dance on November 5 and an Afghan fund raising project. Stickney lodge Goodwins Mills will host both events with Bud Crogan's orchestra.
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Saco
Charlotte Potter
Charlotte Wilson
Stickney Lodge
Goodwins Mills
Bud Crogan
Ways and Means
Ethel Bedard
Edrice Bates
Crown
Eleanor Kennedy
Old Orchard Road
Barbara Gilbert
Mary Kaervonides
Claire Gagne
Mary Maxwell
Nellie Melen
Mina Wright
Elizabeth White
Kay Mewer
Jeanne Marie Pelletier
Nellie White
Wilson
Natalie Kerns
Potter
Kennedy
Bedard
Horace Greeley as Democratic candidate in 1872 election
Editor Horace Greeley, though labeled Republican by some, ran as the Democratic candidate for president in 1872 and was defeated by Ulysses S. Grant.
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Horace Greeley
Ulysses S. Grant
Dent's Japan Trip Cancelled Amid Violent Leftist Riots
Dent's planned visit to Japan was cancelled as protests by leftist groups against the U.S.-Japan security treaty turned violent, forcing withdrawal and heightened tensions between the two nations.
Baylor West Pace Lakers In 108 98 Victory
In Bakersfield California the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics 108 to 98 in the NBA exhibition game. Rookie Jerry West sparked an early 31 11 Lakers lead with a strong first quarter while Elgin Baylor and Bill Russell each scored 25, West adding 22. The series resumes Tuesday in San Bernardino with Celtics at 6 4 Lakers.
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Boston Celtics
Jerry West
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West
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Lakers
Elgin Baylor
Celtics
Bill Russell
San Bernardino
Yankees Lose 1923 World Series Opener in Giants Wild Finish
In 1923 the Giants beat the Yankees 5 to 4 as Casey Stengel homered inside the park after an epic dash around the bases in the ninth. Casey also won the third game 1–0. Pirates manager Danny Murtaugh plans a West Coast vacation to catch Timmy Murtaugh’s high school football, revealing his son plays at St James High in Chester, Pennsylvania.
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Pirates Face Series Pain as Skipper Bars Painkillers
Bob Skinner the Pirates outfielder jammed his thumb in the first Series game and wanted a pain killer injection for Monday. Manager Murtaugh declined the idea saying he does not use that stuff. Skinner Groat and Hoak are all nursing injuries as the club struggles.
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Murtaugh
Baseball memories from 1948 to 1923 title games
Series memories recount key World Series moments with Joe Gordon and Gene Bearden guiding the Indians to a 4-3 win over the Braves in 1948. It recalls Bill Dickey and Spud Chandler of the Yankees defeating the Cardinals 2-0, Babe Ruth's two homers in 1923, and Orval Overall’s four hit limit on Ty and Joe Tinker’s Cubs 6-1 win in the second game.
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