Mills Wins 10000 Meter Upset at Tokyo Olympics
Billy Mills, a 26-year-old Marine lieutenant from Coffeyville Kansas, stunned the Olympic 10,000 meter field with a record 28 24.4 to win gold for the United States. Ken Sitzberger of River Forest Illinois captured gold in springboard diving with 159.90 points, completing a U S sweep in the event. The U S medal haul reached 14 with four golds, six silvers and four bronzes as Mills outsprinted rivals on the final laps.
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Celtics Prepare for Season Opener After Exhibition Tour
Boston Celtics return home to finalize roster before facing Detroit. General manager Red Auerbach aims to trim to 111 players by Thursday, with Laverne Taft Bevo Nordmann potential cuts. College star John Thompson earns a spot, slated for forward and center to back Bill Russell. Also showing promise are Ron Bonham and Larry Siegfried as openings fill.
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Record of Assaults Derby Victory in 1946
A note recalls Assault winning the Kentucky Derby by eight lengths over Spy Song in 1946, marking a historic largest margin in the last two decades.
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Claassen’s Oriental View Picks Weekend Grid Winners
Associated Press sports column by Harold Claassen from Tokyo previews the weekend college football slate. It lists predicted winners including Texas over Arkansas, Ohio State over Southern California, Alabama over Tennessee, Notre Dame over UCLA, Michigan over Purdue, Nebraska over Kansas State, Kentucky over LSU, Auburn over Georgia Tech, Syracuse over Penn State, and Navy over California with brief justification for each pick.
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York High takes cross country win over Kennebunk 26 31
York High School defeated Kennebunk High in a cross country meet 26 to 31. Chuck Farwell of Kennebunk finished first overall with Don Rivard of York and Peter Bryant of Kennebunk following. Additional York placers included Neill Williams Ballentine Weare Spencer and Dennett among others.
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Well Balanced Race Develops in NFL Standings
The NFL statistics show a balanced race this season with the Baltimore Colts leading in total offense followed by Minnesota Dallas and Philadelphia. Green Bay tops the defense, while St Louis Cardinals excel in passing but rank lower in overall offense. Pittsburgh leads rushing, with others close in totals.
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Charlie Hodge Blanks Rangers In Canadiens Shutout
New York AP Charlie Hodge, solid as Montreal Canadiens goalie, says he is more nervous as he defends the NHL title after blanking the New York Rangers 3-0. He recalled his call-up last season and said the only way this year could beat last would be a Stanley Cup win. The win tied Montreal and New York for first in the young season.
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Fights Last Night in Brief Boxing Roundup
The Associated Press reports results from New York, North Dartmouth, and San Jose. Lenny Mangia lane outpointed Vaszlow Bagi in New York. Tommortonney of Medfield stopped Harold Carter in Medfield. Raul Roy fought in San Jose with details unclear.
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Yankees Face Do or Die Sixth Game in World Series
AP reports the New York Yankees, trailing 3-2 to the St. Louis Cardinals, prepare for Game Six with Jim Bouton opposing Curt Simmons. Ford’s injury cloud lingers, while Mel Stottlemyre could start if needed. Keane praises Cardinals depth as Javier sits with hip pain and Maxvill steps in at second.
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Fidel Cruz Stopped Near San Pedro in Calif Case
A terse entry notes Fidel Cruz from Mexico City was halted near San Pedro California with a reference to 12442 and the number 2, confirming a stop or detainment in an unclear context.
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Mexico City
Thornton Freshmen Triumph Over Sanford, 26 to 7
Thornton Academy freshmen defeated Sanford yearlings 26 to 7 at Saco yesterday afternoon. Ken Grace led the Maroon attack with two touchdowns. Wayne McKenney and Don Boissonneault scored for Saco, while Dan Sanborn and Boissonneault added extra points on a rushing play and a pass respectively.
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Wayne McKenney
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St Francis Edges New England College In N H Battle
St Francis College edged New England College 32 score in Henniker New Hampshire to stay close in the Northern Division of the Colonial Intercollegiate Conference. Frank Romeo scored early, Pat Patrakulchai hit twice for New England, Merrill Seney and Bob Sheehan added late scores with Sheehan striking from 40 yards in the final period.
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Gorham State Beats St. Francis in Cross Country Duel
Gorham State Teachers College won 23 to 32 against St. Francis College in a cross country dual meet. John MacDonald finished four miles in 22 minutes 2 seconds at the Abenaki Golf Course, with Barry Belyea of Gorham close behind in second. Other Gorham runners Malio and Belyea followed in close scoring positions.
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Mote Ly and Coughlin Lead Gorham Names at Meet
Tabor SF tied for fifth with Mote Ly and Coughlin both of Gorham placing among scorers. Ridlon G and Fagan SF followed, while McAuley SF and Armagnac SF also listed.
St Louis Alumni Smoker Slated For Thursday Night
The St Louis Alumni Association football smoker will be held tomorrow at 8 PM in St Josephs Parish Hall. Films of last weeks win over Cheverus will be shown and followed by a question and answer session. Refreshments will be served.
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Wells Thinclads Take Second Spot in Cross Country
Berwick High won with 15 points while South Berwick finished 72 and Wells High earned 59 placing second. Seven Berwick runners finished before any Wells competitor as Stan Sheldon led the field in 13 minutes 28 seconds, 18 seconds off the course record.
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Football films show tonight at Biddeford Junior High
Football films of the Biddeford Ban gor game will be shown at 7 30 tonight in the Biddeford Junior High School auditorium with Coach David Redmond narrating. The event was moved from October 13 due to the holiday. Calmet Farm horses have won the Kentucky Derby seven times American Derby six times Florida Derby twice and Santa Anita Derby once.
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Biddeford Frosh Defeat Lyman Moore Eleven
Biddeford frosh football team defeated Lyman Moore Junior High 28 to 0 in Freshman Conference play. Key offensive producers were Lamb with two touchdowns Beaulieu with one and Marquis with one. Defensive standouts included Surran Marquis Beauleau and Norman Bisson while Moore’s Ricker and Noyes impressed on defense.
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Fleurant
Actors learn judo for Stratford festival training
New York players heading to Stratford Connecticut for Shakespeare performances study judo as conditioning. Director Allen Fletcher explains the practice builds physical confidence, helps actors stay light on their feet, and sharpens instinctive coordination.
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