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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1961
Page
5
The Maine State Stock Car Racing association schedules a 10 race card at Beech Ridge speedway Scarborough on Sunday with two extra 2 lap non winner features an annual event. Entrants must have at least 10 season races not in top five in points and no feature wins.
In Billings George Lagan defeated Johnny Riggins after eight rounds in a 200 to 190 bout. Worcester saw Bob Fosmire win a decision over Gaylord Barnes in a 144 and 42 pound match. Melbourne featured Don Johnson stopping David Floyd after eight rounds as the Australian bout marked the night’s action.
Colorado and Detroit kept unbeaten records, with Colorado upsetting Miami 9-7 in a fourth-quarter stand and Detroit routing Boston College 20-3. Jerry Gross led Detroit with 196 passing yards and a 57-yard TD pass. Michigan and Michigan State clash drew 101,000 fans while Iowa opens conference play against Indiana and Ohio State hosts Illinois. Mississippi Eyes long win streak as Alabama, Texas, USC, Notre Dame, Baylor, Arkansas, and Maryland face strong nonconference and conference opponents.
The 49ers seek a third consecutive shutout as they host the Minnesota Vikings and chase a modern era record. Aiming to maintain lead in the Western Conference, San Francisco blends their shotgun attack with stout defense after back-to-back 0-0 efforts. Nearby NFL features include Packers, Giants, and Cowboys in major early-season matchups across the league.
Paul Bergeron of Kennebunk earns a starting berth in the Maine Maritime Academy backfield for today's game with Dean Junior College at Castine. He shares the starting backfield with quarterback Gary Whitney of Farmington and fullback Fred Gleason of Chelmsford, Mass., after scoring two touchdowns in the Middies’ defeat of Nichols last week.
Cheverus High School won a quadrangular cross country meet over Bonny Eagle Deering and Thornton on Saco course. Thornton’s John Parola set a course record with 12 42. Stags finished 40 points, Deering 44 Bonny Eagle 55 Thornton 88.
Kennebunk captain Ted Winston set a 2.8 mile cross country mark but York High prevailed 36 to 21. York’s Griffin finished second as Winston’s time shaved six seconds off the old 13 25 record set by Bob Boss of Biddeford.
The Malagasy Republic, a major mica and graphite producer, proposes expanding resources including gold quartz and agate. Cliff Cove notes government plans, potential investments, and the impact on exports and local communities.
The item outlines a plan by Four Seasons Development Sanday and Dead River to sell year round homes in Carrabasset village near Sugarloaf, with 150 lots 100 by 100 feet, under the banner Four seasons development. It notes a dedication next Sunday, October 2, and mentions a semi pro football game at Alumni field Biddeford between Portland Sea Hawks and J P Murphy of New Bedford to raise funds for local high schools.
The New York State Thruway spans 553 miles and features 61 interchanges connecting major cities, towns, and service areas. The route serves freight and passenger traffic with toll plazas and rest stops along the length.
St Francis College travels to Wellesley Hills Massachusetts for a Colonial Inter collegiate Soccer League game against Babson Institute after two early season defeats. The Red Knights seek a reversal of fortunes with lineup changes hinted by Coach Sutton. Three away games follow next week at Nichols Bennington and Bradford Durfee with travel and stakes high.
Thurnton faces Deering at Saco while St Louis meets South Portland in Biddeford both at 1 30 this afternoon. Wells battles North Berwick at 1 30 as well with Midcoast area teams on the schedule. In other news President Grover Cleveland accepted the Statue of Liberty from France on October 28 1886.
Vienna Laszlo Papp of Hungary defeats Peter Mueller of West Germany by knockout in middleweight action. The bout showcased Papp’s reach and power as the crowd watched in suspense.
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