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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1962

Page

5

Penn State Texas Clash Looms As Unbeaten Teams Tangle

The Associated Press notes Texas and Penn State, both 3-0, ride high in the rankings as regional telecasts set for big matchups. Texas, 2nd, meets Oklahoma in the Cotton Bowl while Penn State, 3rd, faces Army after a strong start. Fears linger over upsets and coverage highlights in a crowded college slate.

Associated Press Texas Penn State Okla Homa U.S. Military Academy Paul Dietzel Army Ray Poage Bud Wilkinson Sooners

Boxing Title Bout Delayed By World Series Rain

Gene Fullmer and Dick Tiger will delay their WBA middleweight title bout from October 16 to October 23 at Candlestick Park due to heavy rains and World Series interference. The postponement marks the third delay, with closed circuit TV for the new date, as promoters hope for bigger gate receipts despite fading training peaks.

San Francisco Gene Fullmer Dick Tiger World Boxing Association No.n Rothschild Bennie Ford Candlestick Park Sonny Liston California Fullmer Mary Jenson Rothschild

McClure May Be Ready For Top Ten Rank

Wilbert Skeeter McClure ready for top ten in middleweight after 12 pro fights. He faces Gomeo Brennan in a 10 round TV bout at Madison Square Garden. Brennan, 52-6-5 with 27 KOs, is experienced and never stopped. McClure departs for overseas duty next week.

New York Wilbert Skeeter McClure Toledo Ohio Gomeo Brennan Bimini Bahamas ABC Madison Square Garden Gomeo Brennan Fort Devens Mass

Hockey Results By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS No games scheduled Friday

Today’s games list New York at Montreal Boston at Toronto Detroit at Chicago with no Friday fixtures scheduled, per The Associated Press.

Associated Press New York Montreal Boston Toronto Detroit Chicago

Dallas Texans Dominate Patriots In 27-7 AFL Victory

Dallas Texans defeat Boston 27-7 in the AFL as coach Hank Stram hails it as their greatest game. Chris Burford pulls in nine passes for 140 yards with a touchdown, Abner Haynes scores twice, and Len Dawson throws for 302 yards and two TDs. Burford earns the game ball as Dallas ties Denver for West lead and Brooklyn remains in Eastern contention with New York visiting Houston.

Boston Dallas Texans Hank Stram Denver Texans Patriots Chris Burford Abner Haynes Stram Dallas Burford Len Dawson Dawson Haynes San Diego Buffalo New York Houston Oakland

GOP Finance Drive Progress Report at Old Orchard Beach

The Old Orchard Beach Republican town committee finance panel reported on the current fund drive. District representatives listed include Mildred Leonard, Edith Gonneville, Donald Jones, Effie Ross, Leslie Eastman, with Helen Cummings absent due to illness. Chairman Richard Valentino set a $600 county quota and stressed contacting Beach Republicans ahead of the October 18 deadline for final reports.

Old Orchard Beach Republican Town Committee Mildred B. Leonard Edith Gonneville Donald Jones Effie Ross Leslie Eastman Helen Cummings Richard Valentino Beach

Weekend high school football set with three games

This afternoon at 1 30 Thornton Academy faces Deering High School at Deering St Louis High meets South Portland at South Portland Biddeford plays Kennebunk at Kennebunk Old Orchard Beach hosts Train Academy at 1 50 in Kittery

Thornton Academy Deering High School Deering St. Louis High School South Portland High School South Portland Biddeford High School Kennebunk High School Kennebunk Old Orchard Beach High Schools Train Academy Kittery

McIntire Criticized Over District Stand in Lincoln Visit

Reed and McIntire clashed over district issues during a Lincoln stop. Hathaway accused McIntire of being unaware of the district's needs while Reed pressed the view that U S prestige is near a low point and more Democrats in Congress would worsen it. McIntire warned of a defiant stance against expansion of Communism and questioned the administration’s courage.

Page One McIntire Hathaway Lincoln Reed Congress

Sunday’s Games Montreal at Detroit Toronto at New York Chicago at Boston

Montreal visits Detroit while Toronto squares off with New York and Chicago hosts Boston in three consecutive major league baseball matchups on Sunday.

Rain Delays Game Six In Giants Yankees World Series

Rain dampens spirits as sixth World Series game between San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees is postponed. Weather officials predict 60 to 70 percent chance of rain with one to two inches expected at Candlestick Park, delaying play and delaying plans for both managers to adjust pitching and indoor practice.

San Francisco Calif San Francisco Giants New York Yankees Weather Bureau Candiestick Park Matty Schwabe Jr Ford Frick Yankee Ralph Houk Houk Y Yankees Alvin Dark Billy Pierce Jack Sanford Sanford Billy O'Dell O'Dell Pierce Whitey Ford Ford Ralph Terry Giants Philadelphia Athletics

Reverse Play Fools Umpire in Rhode Island Game

Umpire John Esposito Jr. was knocked by a rundown during a St. Raphael Academy football game against Derring High School. He attempted to avoid the play but was trampled by blockers, losing two teeth in the incident.

West Warwick R.I John Esposito Jr Esposito St. Raphael Academy Derring High School

Textile Association Grants Aid Maine Students

The Maine Textile Association has allocated scholarship grants totaling 1300 dollars for students at Maine's four major colleges. Officers elected for 1963 include Paul Barstow of Dexter president Arthur Weisner of Oxford vice president Edward Thomas of North Monmouth treasurer and Charles White of the Department of Economic Development secretary. More than half of all apples grown in New England are Mcintosh.

Guilford Maine Textile Association Maine Paul Barstow Dexter Arthur Weisner Oxford Edward Thomas North Monmouth Charles White House the Department of Economic Development

Overcoat Meet Opens at Lewiston Harness Racecourse

Lewiston unveils the 30 night Overcoat meet at the new all weather Lewiston raceway. Ted Leonard of New Orleans serves as race secretary with Norman Robinson of South Portland as presiding judge. Post time is 7 30 p m weeknights and 3 p m Saturdays. Irving Foster, returning champion driver, aims for his 10 win season as his 20 head stable competes in Maine and New England.

New Lewiston Raceway Maine Ted Leonard New Orleans Pete Wheeling Downs West Virginia Rosecroft Raceway Washington D. C Sportsmen's Park Chicago Northfield Park Cleveland Ohio Norman Robinson South Portland Irving Foster New Yorker Foster Reinsman Hinsdale N. H Newdwinpsnile

Packers and Redskins Favored To Win NFL Showdown

The Green Bay Packers at 4-0 visit the winless Minnesota Vikings while the Washington Redskins, 3-1, head to St. Louis to face the Cardinals. Detroit and Chicago vie behind in the West, giants host the Steelers, Colts visit the Browns, and the Eagles travel to Dallas as NFL action looms with top rusher Jim Taylor leading Green Bay’s attack.

Associated Press Green Bay Packers Washington Redskins Packers Green Bay Minnesota Vikings Washington St. Louis Detroit Lions Chicago Los Angeles Rams Bears San Francisco 49Ers New York Giants Pittsburgh Steelers Baltimore Colts Cleveland Browns Philadelphia Dallas Vikings Jim Taylor NFL Redskins Cardinals Sam Etcheverry Charley Johnson

Portland Men Plead Guilty In Illegal Still Case

John J. Ricci and Joseph Napolitano, both of Portland, pleaded guilty to charges linked to an illegal still raided in Scar borough last March. They were freed on bail pending sentence. Seven other indicted men pleaded innocent and face trial next month.

Portland (Ap John J. Ricci Joseph Napolitano Portland Scarborough

Bruins Open Season Aim for Cup Against Toronto and Chicago

Toronto AP report notes Johnny Bucyk and the Bruins target Toronto's defending champions as Boston opens 1962-63 with a 5-0 win over Montreal and prepares to host Chicago. Bucyk eyes a three goal season. coach Phil Watson emphasizes improved finishing and team confidence after a strong opener.

Toronto Johnny Bucyk Bruins Boston National Hockey League Montreal Chicago Bucyk Johnny Bronco Horvath Vic Stasiuk Murray Oliver Wayne Connelly John Phil Watson Connelly

Rain delays major boxing title fight in San Francisco

Rainy weather in San Francisco caused a promoter chain reaction that postponed the Archie Moore Cassius Clay elimination bout. Cal Eaton of Olympic Boxing Club said a new date will be announced Monday after rain delays at Candlestick Park shifted Tuesday’s World Series and postponed Gene Fullmer versus Dick Tiger’s middleweight title bout to Oct. 23 in the Coliseum, forcing the Moore Clay clash to be rescheduled.

Los Angeles San Francisco Archie Moore Cassius Clayees Cal Eaton Olympic Boxing Club Candlestick Park Gene Fullmer Dick Tiger Nigeria

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