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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1961

Page

5

Stay-At-Homes May Help Texas Beat Sooners

Texas facing Oklahoma with a strong stay-at-homes unit led by Darre Roval in the fourth-ranked Lonehorns. Key players include Mike Cotten at quarterback, Jimmy Saxton and Jack Collins on offense, Ronnie Payne at end, and Mike McClellan at halfback. Saxton posts a 13.5 yard per play average while the defense features solid scheming as Oklahoma visits.

TLE Associated Press Texas Oklahoma Sooners Lonehorns Darre Roval Okhoma Budi Nal Plaa Royal Hollis Ohio Lonhorns Mike Cotten Austin Jimmy Saxton Palestine Jack Collins Dallas A Ponge Houston Mike McClellan Stamford Ronnie Payne Freckenridge Saxton Michigan Dave Raimo Wolverines Mickiey Hibs Jannes Army Hereon Wi Wit

Turley Cleared to Pitch Again for Next Season

New York reports Turley should be ready to pitch again next year after medical review. The comments suggest he remains on track for a return, with team officials optimistic about his availability for spring training.

New York

Hornung Seeks Third Straight NFL Scoring Title

Green Bay star Paul Hornung, 25, aims for a third consecutive NFL scoring crown. The Packers' versatile halfback has 64 points in four games this season, pursuing Lenny Moore of the Colts who trails by 16 with 10 regular-season games left.

Green Bay Wis Paul Hornung Packers Hornung NFL Tre Green Don Hutson Baltimore Lenny Colts

Tic Wilcutts Aiming For Reed's Record

Salem New Hampshire Rockingham Park harness meet driver Tic Wilcutts of Delaware seeks to tie or break the all time Rockingham Park wins record set by Buddy Maine in 1959. With 17 wins so far and two weeks left, Wilcutts needs five to tie and six to surpass the mark. He has won with 15 different horses across his 17 wins in the Fall meet.

Salem N.H Rockingham Park John “Tic Wilcutts Delaware George “Buddy Maine Bucky Day Oxboro Tug d New England Buddy Reed Havre de Grace Maryland- Delaware Foxboro

Alston Again Signs As Pilot Of LA Dodgers

Walt Alston will manage the Los Angeles Dodgers for the ninth straight season as they move into their new Chavez Ravine stadium. Dodgers general manager Buzzie Bavasi announced the appointment, noting Alston, 49, from Carrtown Ohio, has produced three National League titles and two world championships. The club finished second this season amid a late slump and roped with staff changes as Bavasi and Alston plan for 1962.

LOS Angeles Walt Alston Los Angeles Dodgers Chave Ravine Dodger Buzzie Bavasi Alston Carrtown Ohio Charlie Dressen Dodgers Cincinnati Ed Roebuck Bavasi

Blaine Trafton Named Head Basketball Coach at Maine Maritime

Blaine E. Trafton 31, assistant football and golf coach and physical education instructor at Maine Maritime Academy, named head basketball coach replacing Lt. Minot Morse. A Danforth native with MS from University of Maine, he has coached at Pennell Institute and Boothbay High School and led teams to Western Maine tournaments and Knox Lincoln titles. He served in U.S. Army MP in Germany. he and wife live in Castine with three children.

Castine Blaine E. Trafton Maine Maritime Academy Davis Biggin Rafton Minot C Morse U.S. Navy Danforth Trafton Morse High School Bath Ricker Junior College Houston University of Maine Pennell Institute Gray Boothbay

Oilers Visit Patriots in AFL Clash Seeks Spark

Boston hosts Houston as Oilers aim to end a three game skid and defend their Eastern Division lead. The Patriots add Joe Johnson at tight end after signing him from Boston College and place Tommy Stephens on injured reserve with two fractured vertebrae.

Boston AP Boston Patriots Houston Oilers Oilers Buffalo Patriots Boston College Joe Johnson Johnson Houston Jim Crawford Tommy Stephens B.C Stephens San Diego Mike Holovak Mel West West New Yorkitans Missouri

Scheffing Wins AL Manager of the Year Honor

Detroit Tigers skipper Bob Scheffing, a weathered ex catcher, guided Detroit to a strong second place in 1960 and earned 105 votes to win the American League Manager of the Year. He credited the players and said pitching defense and bench depth must improve for next season. Ralph Houk finished second with 62 votes.

Detroit Bob Scheffing Chicago Cubs Detroit Tigers Associated Press Scheffing Scottsdale Ariz Tigers Baseball Writers’ Association of America Ralph Houk Casey Stengel Yankees Houk Bill Rigney Los Angeles Angels Jimmie Dykes Cleveland Indians Bob

Downes to defend title against Brookline rival in Boston bout

Harveys Rangers Cup promoter Sam Silverman announced England’s Downes will defend his middleweight crown against Paul of Brookline in a 15 round national TV bout at Boston Garden on January 20. The fight will be shown within a 75 mile Boston radius. Downes won the crown from Pender in London last July 11 after Pender could not answer the bell for the ninth. Downes has made two defenses, including a KO win over Downes last January. The European and New York recognized champion is Gene mer of West Jordan, Utah.

Boston Downes England Paul Brookline Boston Garden Sam Silverman Pender London Renebieoen Ione Robinson Europe Massachusetts New York Genemer West Jordan Utah Doug Harvey New York Rangers Muzz Patrick Rangers Bruins National Hockey League Madison Square Garden Twente Detroit Lorne (Gump) Worsley Worsley Harvey Doug Phil Watson Watson Milt Schmidt Andy Heberton Dean Earl Ingarfield al Langlois Jean Ratelle Ratelle Johnny Bucyk Cliff Pennington

Houk Expected To Be Signed Two More Years

New York Yankees officials, led by Roy Hamey, signal they aim to lock in manager Yogi Berra? No, Hank Houk for two more seasons with a likely salary near 40 000 dollars per year. The club praised Houk’s World Series triumph and anticipated a 1963 return as skipper after a strong 1961 season.

Houk NEW York New York Yankees Luis Arroyo Saaehenn Waddeking’ Sabett Muc Inget Florida Yankee Roy Hamey Wents South Casey Stengel Hamey Senge

Records and high scores from a Kesslen Shoe meet

Detailed entries show A Huot with 400 high single, L Lachance 150, and team totals for B Class at 1,475 with team single 507 credited to Kesslen Shoe. D Bouthot posts 350 high single and 144 in the same event.

A. Huot L. Lachance Kesslen Shoe D. Bouthot TWUA Afl-Cio P. Lanes Pioneers PU Warriors Boll Covlls T. Paquette R. Goudreau F. Tenjney B. Paquette 20Th Century IRL Rose Cevater Rose Sampler L. Oliver Ord Victor Canzano D. Gillis P. Thibault Goofers Pete Pin Patters Settee Eenee Slick Chicks Genest the Brats Souliere’s Service Binette’s Barbers Main Castle Peenewe Geckos Mothballs Metro Body Shop Eeeenee T. Lizotte Saco Hardware Co Merchants League Souliere’s

Sounds A Bit Complicated But It Isnt

Bowdoin College hires Charlie Butt a Portuguese Chinese coach who coaches a Russian born Belgian student. The Belgian player trained in Amsterdam under his former Springfield roommate Sozonoff from Belgium. Tan of Indonesia, Chinese heritage, roomed with Butt at Springfield and now teaches in the Netherlands.

Brunswick China United States Netherlands United United Nations Charlie Butt Bowdoin College Brunswick, Me Butt Alex Sozonoff Bowdoin Plan Belgium Amsterdam Springfield College Sozono Tan Indonesia Springfield Tan

Shotgun Offense Of 49ers Not Fully Developed

San Francisco coach Red Hickey says the 49ers have not unleashed the full explosive potential of their shotgun offense after consecutive 49ers shutouts. The team, featuring quarterbacks Kilmer Brodie and Waters, rolled 81, 80, 80, 77 and 93 yard scoring drives in recent wins over the Rams and Lions, while a Green Bay loss showed the need to use the formation more often.

San Francisco Red Hickey San Francisco 49Ers 49Ers Los Angeles Rams Lions Detroit Los Angeles Packers Green Bay Hickey UCLA Bill Kilmer Kilmer John Brodie Bobby Waters

Fights Last Night Associated Press Report

Argentine heavyweight Alejandro Lavorante 206 stopped Gaines 2074 in Los Angeles as reporting from Phoenix notes a boxing night with a late stoppage and a fade in the bouts.

Associated Press Phoenix Ariz Alejandro Lavorante Argentina Gaines Los Angees

Pro Basketball Exhibitions Feature Wins Across Cities

Syracuse defeated New York 105 to 96 in an exhibition. Chicago prevailed over Boston 109 to 99. St Louis beat Cincinnati 130 to 122 in another exhibition matchup.

The Associated Press Syracuse New York Chicago Boston St. Louis Cincinnati

Hockey Results and Schedule Mention Late Week Games

New York defeated Boston 6 to 2 on Wednesday. Thursday featured Toronto at Detroit and Boston at New York. Friday had no games scheduled, with Rick Ferrell noting a player’s strong season and team pride.

Associated Press New York Boston Toronto Detroit

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