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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1960

Page

5

Ole Miss Faces Tulane in SEC Showdown Title Contender

Ole Miss, No 1 in The Associated Press poll, meets Tulane as the Green Wave relies on defense to challenge a 4-0 Ole Miss. Other top games include Iowa vs Wisconsin, Ohio State against Purdue, Syracuse hosting Penn State, Navy vs Air Force, Missouri vs Kansas State, Baylor vs Texas Tech, Clemson vs Maryland, and Oklahoma at Kansas. Miami beat South Carolina 21 6 with Addie Johns starring in Friday night action.

Mississippi Tulane Ole Miss Associated Press Tuane Iowa Ohio State Syracuse Wisconsin Midwest Dakota Oklahoma State Abc-Tv Purdue Holy Cross Penn State Navy Air Force Academy Baltimore Nbc-Tv Pacific Coast New England Middle Atlantic Mountain States Missouri Kansas State Baylor Texas Tech Clemson Maryland Kansas Oklahoma Sooners Minnesota Illinois Texas Arkansas Miami South Carolina Addie Johns Big Miami

Mr GGG Seeks Grid Glory In Weekly Football Picks

The column tracks Mr GGG's grid picks with 57 wins and 28 losses, noting several upsets and a late rally by Thornton over Portsmouth 26 to 14. Readers are reminded of Friday deadline and the difficulty of predicting high school games.

Bipartisan duty pairs couple in Norman precinct

Mrs. W. G. Davis, a Democratic precinct chair, carries a heavy voting box with help from her husband, a staunch Republican. The scene highlights cross party cooperation in Norman, Oklahoma.

Norman, Okla W. G. Davis

Major high school games highlight crowded prep schedule

Cheverus tops Portland and South Portland defeats Cony in top matchups. Deer ing beats Edward Little while Brewer prevails over John Bapst and Rockland defeats Old Town. Also listed are Farmington over Madison and Paris over Mexico, with Winthrop over Bridgton, Jay over Wilton, Lisbon over Livermore Falls, Boothbay over Monmouth, Bucksport over Orono, Bar Harbor over Mattanawcook, Hallowell over Dixfield and Foxcroft over Hampden. The deer hunting season opens in Zone 3 at sunrise amid a landmark timberland expansion by Brown Co. and a recap of thrilling football comebacks from twin city schoolboy games since last Saturday.

Othr Cheverus Portland South Portland Cony Deering Edward Little Brewer John Bapst Rockland Old Town Farmington Madison Paris Mexico Winthrop Bridgton Jay Wilton Lisbon Livermore Falls Boothbay Monmouth Bucksport Orono Bar Harbor Mattanawcook Hallowell Dixfield Foxcroft Hampden Twin City Thornton Academy Field Tommy Eck Thornton Maine

Binette Meets Forcier For Twin City Title

The Twin City bowling final pits champion Paul Binette against challenger Gerry Forcier at Pastime lanes tonight at 6. Binette led by 21 pins after 10 strings, total 1123 to Forcier 112? 1.144 first 10 strings noted. If Binette loses he earns a rematch. winner then faces last week’s Twin City tourney winner, Lucien Lachance, with tonight’s match drawing a strong crowd.

Paul Binette Gerry Forcier Timbers Binette Lucien Lachance

Pic-Six Pool At Lewiston Fall Racing

Pic-Six wagering returns at the Lewiston Fairgrounds fall harness meet opening Monday and running to November 12. A new pay-out split gives 70 percent to the top six winners and 30 percent to the runners-up, with IBM machines used to select winners.

Lewiston Lewiston Fairgrounds Arthur B. McGee Auburn Mutuels John Francis McGee IBM Rockingham Maine

Weekend Football Skirmishes Across Five Venues

This afternoon features Lewiston at Biddeford at Alumni Field and Thornton meeting Stephens at Rumsford both at 1 30. Biddeford hosts Kennebunk at Kennebunk at 1 30 while Norway and Old Orchard Beach clash in Old Orchard Beach at 1 30. North Berwick travels to Wells for a 1 30 kickoff.

Biddeford Lewiston St. Louis Ggg Kennebunk Stephens Thornton Wells North Berwick Norway Old Orchard Beach York Traip Alumni Field

Fewer than 1000 Grizzly Bears Estimated in U.S.

Researchers estimate the grizzly bear population in the United States at under 1,000 individuals, reflecting ongoing conservation challenges. The figure highlights regional variances with most bears concentrated in Alaska and parts of the lower 48 in Montana Wyoming and Idaho.

United States

Top NFL Clubs Meet NFL ACUP-SPORTS

NFL week preview with Colt Unitas returning from a letdown at Green Bay and Bears led by fullback Casares. Colts favored over Rams, Bears over 49ers, both aiming to pull ahead in the Western race. Browns host Cowboys as two of three 2–0 clubs clash in early action. Giants visit Redskins in the East. Steelers visit Cardinals as 1–2 teams meet in Pittsburgh. Detroit at Philadelphia, Eagles favored. Colts injury notes include Mutscheller and Galimore out.

NFL Acup Jim Kensil Associated Press Johnny Unitas Rick Cauntangle Baltimore Colts Unitas Green Bay Los Angeles Rams Baltimore Chicago Bears Casares San Francisco 49Ers Colts Bears 49Ers Detroit Los Angeles Dallas Cowboys NFL Cleveland Browns Browns Jimmy Brown Bobby Mitchell Dallas New York Giants Washington Redskins Pittsburgh Steelers St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Steelers Philadelphia Eagles Jim Mutscheller Willie Galimore Aster Rams

Infant AFL drawing good crowds as schedule grows

The Infant American Football League reported 357,535 fans across 18 games, averaging just under 24,000 per game, with Sunday’s four-game slate featuring Dallas Texans at Houston, New York Titans at Buffalo, Boston Patriots at San Francisco, and Los Angeles Chargers at Denver. Oilers at Jeppesen Stadium in Houston, 3:30 pm EST, ABC telecast with regional blackout elsewhere. Titans visit War Memorial Stadium in Buffalo at 1:30 pm EST on ABC with Buffalo blackout.

Associated Press American Football League AFL Today Dallas Texans Oilers Houston New York Titans Bills Buffalo Boston Patriots San Francisco Oakland Raiders Los Angeles Chargers Broncos Denver Jeppesen Stadium Texans ABC Titans War Memorial Stadium

New York City Seeks National League Berth

New York City pushes for an NL expansion berth with a promise of a 1962 stadium. Mayor Wagner and Bill Shea mobilize support by telegrams to all NL committee members, drawing positive remarks from Commissioner Ford Frick and NL President Warren Giles about progress toward adding a major league club in New York.

New York National Baseball League Expansion Committee Chicago Robert Wagner Ford Frick Warren Giles Frick Giles Wagner Bill Shea

Moyer Meets Fernandez In Television Fight

Welterweight contender Denny Moyer of Portland faces Jorges Fernandez of Argentina in a 10 round TV bout at Madison Square Garden. Moyer, NBA ranked No.4, is a 2-1 favorite. Fernandez is unranked with a 69.5 to 1 record and 50 knockouts. The bout is the second ABC Saturday night telecast at 9 p.m. EST.

New York Denny Moyer Portland Ore Jorges Fernandez Argentina Madison Square Garden Fernandez Moyer NBA Benny Kid Paret ABC TV

Thornton Academy Girls Tie Deering In Hockey Stalemate

Thornton Academy field hockey fought Deering to a 1 1 tie at Thornton. Shorty Cole opened scoring with a first quarter goal assisted by Sharon Anderson and Rose Cole. Beverly Crawford later scored for Deering on a deflected shot. Thornton freshmen lost 4 0 to Deering IVs.

Thornton Academy Strong Deering Thornton Shorty Cole Sharon Anderson Rose Cole Deerings Beverly Crawford Deering Iv’s

Jim Busby Released by Orioles After 1980 Season

Outfielder Jim Busby was given his unconditional release by the Baltimore Orioles. A 23-year-old who joined in 1957, he spent time with Miami, returned to the Orioles last June, finished 1980 with a .268 batting average in 80 games and 159 at bats with 41 hits.

Baltimore Jim Busby Baltimore Orioles The Birds Miami Oriole

National Leaguers Defeat Americans in All Star Game

The National League All Stars led by Ernie Banks defeated the American League All Stars 5 to 0 at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City. Bill Mazeroski’s homer highlighted the game, while Roger Maris and the American contingent struggled offensively.

Jersey City N. J Ernie Banks Roger Maris Roosevelt Stadium Bill Mazeroski

Marcotte Cups Club Title In Shuffleboard

Fern Marcotte wins the Voltigeur club shuffleboard title after a strong finish to tie Yvon Caron atop the standings with 14-6 in the 1960 season then defeats club president 15-11 in the playoffs to become champion. Joe Pelletier places third at 11-9 while Emile Picard finishes 10-10 and others range 8-12 to 5-15.

Yvon Caron Fern Marcotte Voltigeur Club Caron Marcotte Joe Pelletier Emile Picard Aleven Ernest Corriveau Adrien Petit Lucien Martel Romeo Provencher Rheal Ronald Caron

Sharman Leads Celtics Win Over Lakers in Porterville

Porterville hosts an NBA exhibition where Bill Sharman scored 23 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 102 82 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. K C Jones added 20 as Rudy LaRusso had 17 for the Lakers. Celtics led 50 31 at halftime.

Portsmouth N H Shelly Sullivan Pomerleau Garrett Conlon Thornton Clippers Dave Kerry Stone Sullivan Roger Spaulding Brad Leach Kerry Eck Ralph Tarbox Spaulding Leach New Hampshire Dubois Porterville Calif Bill Sharman Boston Celtics Los Angeles Lakers National Basketball Association Celtics Lakers Ray Felix Charman Bill Rodgers

Divorces Granted in York County Superior Court

The September term of York County Superior court concluded with one divorce finalized and three other decrees granted but not final until the 30 day appeal period passes. Finalized were Verna M. Stacey and H Manuel Swett of Springvale, and Charles I Swett of North Berwick. Dorothy R Chellis of Acton from Elwood Chellis of Newfield and William Gagne of Sanford from Pearl Ella Gagne.

York County

Morse High wins Portland triangular meet with record pace

Morse High School of Bath won a triangular cross country meet in Portland as Sam Burgess set a new course record of 12 53. Thornton Academy and Deering followed with 53 and 45 points. Thornton’s John Parola, Fred Cheney and Charlie Kahill led the rivals while other Thornton runners placed in the 6th through 25th spots.

Morse High School of Bath Portland Sam Burgess Morse Deering Thornton Academy John Parola Thornton Fred Cheney Charlie Kahill Burgess Parola Secord Atwater Leblanc Seaver Sheehan Robinson

Pirates Hitless At Bat In Ford Loss To Yankees

The Pittsburgh Pirates went hitless in four plate appearances yet scored two runs. Whitey Ford started for the Yankees and was charged with the loss after pitching five innings.

Pittsburgh Pirates Yankees Whitey Ford

Toppazzini Returns To Action For Bruins Tonight

Boston Bruins winger Jerry Toppazzini returns to the lineup tonight against Toronto after pulling a muscle in Sundays 4-4 tie with Montreal. Jim Bartlett remains sidelined, with a possible return Thursday against Detroit. The Bruins seek their first win as they visit Chicago after two ties in four games. Toronto, beaten twice and tied once, shakes up its lines with Bob Pulford centering Ron Stewart and Bert Olmstead.

Toronto Jerry Toppazzini Boston Bruins National Hockey

Spice mix for sponge cake batter with warm spices

A suggestion to enhance sponge cake by grinding cloves nutmeg and allspice to create a fragrant spice blend that adds warmth and depth to the batter.

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