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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1967

Page

3

Colts Bring Unbeaten Form Against Rams in NFL Week

The Baltimore Colts, 4-0, aim to extend their perfect start against the Los Angeles Rams, who must rebound from a 27-24 upset to San Francisco. Also on Sunday, Saints seek first win in Dallas, Falcons host Washington, and Minnesota faces Green Bay while AFC matchups include Houston vs New York and Oakland vs Buffalo.

Associated Press Baltimore Colts Los Angeles Rams New Orleans Atlanta Minnesota Baltimore NFL San Francisco New Orleans Saints Dallas Cowboys Don Meredith Washington Redskins Green Bay Milwaukee Wis St. Louis Cleveland Philadelphia New York Pittsburgh Detroit Chicago Houston Miami Boston Oakland Buffalo Kansas City San Diego Johnny Unitas Colts Dick Bass Les Josephson Craig Morton Meredith Washington Saints John Gilliam Patriots Fenway Park Jim Nance Big Bo Chargers Dolphins Bob Griese Vernon Biggs New York Jets Griese Rich Norton George Wilson Bobby Nichols Jim Boudreaux Green’ S Bay Chiefs Beathard Oilers Jets Wally Lemm Bob Davis Willie Parker Arkansas Am&n Ladd Rick Norton Raiders Wray Carlton Bobby Burnett

Schoendienst Named NL Manager of the Year in 1967

Red Schoendienst earned AP NL Manager of the Year after guiding the St. Louis Cardinals to 101 wins and a pennant, aided by Stan Musial. The Cardinals swept the World Series against the Boston Red Sox. Meanwhile Boston Patriots open home slate vs Miami Dolphins in Newton, amid World Series scheduling shifts and Griese’s injury status.

Associated Press ST. Louis Red Schoendienst Stan Musial St. Louis Cardinals Boston Red Sox Cardinals Schoendienst Red Mike Shannon Schoendiens Roger Maris Bobby Boston Boston Patriots Miami Dolphins Boston College Stadium Newton Pats Miami AFL New England Dolphins Patriots Buffalo San Diego Chargers

West Out With Broken Hand For Lakers

Los Angeles guard Jerry West suffered a broken left hand and will miss at least four weeks. Coach Bill Van Breda Kolff confirmed the injury found during a routine exam after an exhibition with the Baltimore Bullets in Bakersfield. West had been a high scorer and free-throw leader, contributing 29.5 points per game last season.

LOS Angeles Jerry West Los Angeles Lakers National Basketball Association Laker Bill van Breda Kolff Baltimore Bullets Bakersfield Calif West Lakers

Penguins Look Like A Good Hockey Club

The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 in St. Louis lifting belief they are a strong expansion Western Division contender. The Penguins scored on power plays and shorthanded plays, displaying speed and solid defense in their first game after a 2-1 loss to Montreal. A rematch is set tonight in Pittsburgh with other expansion teams facing off in cross conference play.

ST. Louis Pittsburgh Penguins St. Louis Blues Penguins Blues Montreal Pittsburgh Philadelphia Los Angeles Minnesota California Oakland Detroit Chicago Toronto

ABA Inaugural Game Delivers High Scoring Debut

The Oakland Oaks beat the Anaheim Amigos 134 129 as ten 3 point shots were counted under the ABA rule. Les Selvage led Amigos with four treys while Ben Warley had three for Oakland in front of 4 828 fans at the new Oakland Arena.

Associated Press Oakland Oaks Anaheim Amigos American Basketball Association San Franccisco’ Bay San Francisco Warriors Seattle Supersonics National Basketball Association Oakland Ron Franz Andy Anderson Amigos Mel Peterson Oaks Oakland Arena Warriors Cow Palace Seattle NBA Walt Hazzard Los Angeles Laker Fred Hetzel Jim King Warrior Franklin Mieuli Tom Meschery Barry Rick Barry ABA Bruce Hale The Chicago Boston St. Louis Kentucky Indiana San Francisco Anaheim Denver

Island Nations and Regional Classifications

The text notes Britain as part of Europe and Iceland as an island republic. It states Greenland is generally considered part of North America. These observations reflect regional classification debates rather than formal borders.

Great Britain Republic Iceland Greenland Nor America

Final Strings Of Title Match To Be Rolled Today

The final ten strings of the Twin City bowling title match unfold today at Pastime Lanes Biddeford. Bob Dodge leads Lee Kalex 1 264 to 1 070 as the challenger seeks a rally at 5 p.m.

Twin City Bob Dodge Lee Kalex Main Street Biddeford Dodge Kalex

Williams to sign rich contract as Red Sox manager

Boston AP Dick Williams poised to sign a two or three year deal near 50 000 dollars per year for managing the Red Sox Williams guided Boston from ninth to the pennant in 1967 after a 1966 low showing and a near World Series title Williams 38 spent 13 years as a player with five major league teams before joining Boston as manager in 1967

Boston Dick Williams Red Sox Williams St. Louis Cardinals Toronto

Palmer Reaches World Match Play Final in England

Arnold Palmer advanced to the Piccadilly World Match Play final at Virginia Water England by beating Bill Casper 3 and 2. Peter Thomson eliminated Gary Player 2 and 1. Palmer credited a putter grip adjustment and notes from his father for his improved putting.

Viginia Water England Arnold Palmer Peter Thomson Australia Palmer Casper

Novelty Baseball Game in Kennebunkport Details

A novelty baseball game is set for tomorrow at 1 30 p m at Kennebunkport Consolidated School athletic field featuring Riley's Cheese Heads against the Kennebunkport Pot Bellies. The event includes two donkeys and a horse with Mrs Hazel Wildes umpiring to support a lights project at the field.

Kennebunkport

Pro Basketball NBA Friday Result San Fran Beats Seattle

San Francisco defeated Seattle 144 to 116 in NBA action. Chicago plays Boston and St. Louis visits San Diego on Friday. ABA: Oakland won 134 to 129 over Anaheim with Anaheim at Denver next, and Anaheim visits Dallas Monday.

Associated Press Pittsburgh St. Louis Detroit Montreal Chicago Toronto Philadelphia Los Angeles Minnesota California Boston New York Seattle San Diego San. Francisco Oakland Anaheim Kentucky Indiana Denver Dallas

Kentucky enclave blocked by river bend connects three states

A 19 square mile area in southwestern Kentucky is cut off by a double bend in the Mississippi River making it inaccessible without entering Missouri or Tennessee. The unusual geographic feature effectively traps the region between three states.

Kentucky Missouri Tennessee

Ernie Ladd Joins Chiefs In Major Trade

Kansas City bolsters its defensive line by trading Pete Beathard to Houston for Ernie Ladd. Ladd teams with Buck Buchanan to pressure the quarterback as the Chiefs chase the Chargers in the AFL West. Coach Hank Stram calls the deal pivotal for defense and title hopes.

Associated Press Hank Stram San Diego John Hadi Ernie Ladd Buck Buchanan Stram AFL Kansas City Chiefs Lad Houston Pete Beathard Chiefs Ladd Buchanan Kansas City Chargers New York Miami Boston Oakland Buffalo

Nigerian boxer John Tiger stops French rival in Reims

In Reims France AP reports welterweight John Tiger of Nigeria stopped Robert Gallois of France in the fourth round securing a victory to cap the night of boxing action.

Associated Press Reims France John Tiger Nigeria Robert Gallois

Celtics Open as Challengers in 1967 68 Season

Boston vies with Chicago at Boston Garden to start the year as challengers instead of defending champions. Bill Russell leads a lineup featuring Sam Jones Larry Siegfried and John Havlicek with several rookies and a knee issue for Nevil Shed.

Boston Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Celtics Chicago Bulls Boston Garden Bill Russell Tom Sanders Bailey Howell Sam Jones Larry Siegfried John Havlicek Wayne Embry Don Nelson Rick Weitzman Johnny Jones Nevil Shed Tom Thacker Shed Bulls Guy Rodgers Clem Haskins Erwin Mueller Bob Boozer Barry Clemens NBA

Kings Lose Crown After Dethroning by 76ers

The note recalls the moment when the Philadelphia 76ers dethroned the reigning rulers, ending their title run and signaling a shift in the league’s balance of power. The record emphasizes the upset and its implications for future matchups.

Royals Pin Hopes On Robertson Return for 1973-74

Cincinnati Royals bank on Oscar Robertson to spark a better season after a slow start in exhibition games. The 28 year old signed a three year contract believed to pay about 115000 dollars yearly after a prolonged holdout, as he has averaged around 30 points per game in seven seasons with the club.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Royals Oscar Robertson Big O National Basketball Association Robertson Royals

Birth rate falls nationwide 1955 1965

The nation’s live birth rate dropped from 25 births per 1 000 population in 1955 to 19 in 1965, reflecting a steady decline in births over the decade.

United States

Skates At Palace Roller Rink Old Orchard Beach Claimed

Notice to owners to call in skates checked at Palace Roller Skating Rink Old Orchard Beach before closing date October 29 1967. Rink remains open Friday Saturday and Sunday.

At the Palace Rink Old Orchard Beach

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