Vikings upset Packers 10 7 in late rally
The Minnesota Vikings defeated Green Bay 10 7 as Fred Cox booted a 12 yard field goal with eight seconds left. The Packers had a strong start but struggled late with two fourth quarter interceptions returned for scores. The win halts Green Bay's perfect start and marks Minnesota's first victory of the season.
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Williams Aims to Fortify Red Sox Pitching for 1968
Dick Williams, 38, signed to a three year contract as Boston manager, seeks to strengthen pitching and catching for 1968 as the Red Sox defend the pennant. Owner Tom Yawkey and GM Dick O Connell praise his work, while Maglie departs and Williams contemplates a new coaching setup.
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Speedy Duncan Returns a 100 Yard Interception for AFL Victory
Speedy Duncan’s 100 yard interception return tied the longest in AFL history and helped San Diego beat Kansas City 45 31. Duncan also recovered a fumble for a 35 yard TD as John Hadl connected with Lance Alworth for a 60 yard score and rookie Dick Post added a 67 yard run.
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Mexico City opens with world marks in pre Olympics events
Mexico City's second round of the pre Olympics featured Mohamad Nassiri lifting 320 pounds to set a weightlifting world record and Pat Winslow leading the women's pentathlon with 2 957 points. Randy Matson aimed to surpass his world shot put mark as Gaston Roelants faded in the 10 000 meters won by Mohamed Gammoudi. Opening day times lagged behind world standards at 7 000 feet.
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Hungary
Gaoussou Kone
Ivory Coast
Italy
Pasquale Giannatassio
John Carlos
New York
Ital
Biddeford Braves Honor Players
The Biddeford Braves Babe Ruth League breakfast at the Thacher Hotel honored top players from the past season. Marc Lavigne led in batting and RBIs, Guy Laliberte topped pitchers with a 0.80 ERA, Mike Perreault led in hits, Don Boucher led in runs and bases on balls, and Mike Bouthot topped steals.
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Paul Bouthot
Robert Paquette
Walter Petrin
Lionel Bouthot
Robert Cote
Joseph Ribaud
Conrad Boucher
Gerald Goulet
Allan Dutremble
Marcel Boisvert
Guy Paquette
Dave Lavigne
Ken Ribaudo
Don Petrin
Mike Cote
Guy Bouthot
Jerry Soulard
Lou Caron
Paul Berthiaume
Cote's Three TDs Drive St Louis Past South Portland
Ron Cote scored three touchdowns as St Louis beat South Portland 18 to 6 at Alumni Field. The Eagles built a 12 0 lead before South Portland answered with a late score, while Cote and Pelletier connected on several plays and the defense held firm in a hard fought low scoring rivalry.
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Sis Meaney Aioe
St. Louis Alumni Field
Red Riot
Lucknow Patient Declines Bed, Says Recovery Complete
A Lucknow resident told a city hospital that he has fully recovered from automobile accident injuries two years after being denied admission. Separate notes compare physician to population ratios, with Israel at one doctor per 420 people and the United States at one per 710.
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Thornton Downs Lewiston In Defensive Battle 6-0
Thornton Academy defeated Lewiston High School 6-0 in a defense dominated game at Lewiston Athletic Park. Lane threw interceptions and ran for a key gain, while Rancourt scored the only touchdown in the third quarter on a 9-yard final rush set up by a long drive.
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Biddeford Routs Brunswick 34 21 on Road Upset Bid
Biddeford High School beat Brunswick 34 to 21 as injuries thinned the Tigers and bright plays from Mike Minuitti Tony Nava and the returning Lemay fueled a 4-0-1 season start. Brunswick dash came via Stan Pruell Dave Farrar and Barry Doughty but could not overtake the visitors.
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Roll-A-Way Bowing Teams Split Sunday Matches
Roll-A-Way Lanes teams split results with the women’s pro team beating Gorham 8–0 while the men’s Class A fell 6–2 to Congress Square. The Roll-A-Way women posted a 1,560 total led by four bowlers over 300. Gorham struggled with 1,262. Key scores included Hubert 336 Provencal 293 Fleurent 313 Tarbox 306 Camire 312 for Roll-A-Way and Dorr 257 Stanley 221 Howard 227 Dolloff 268 Willey 299 for Gorham. In the men’s contest, Dick Andrews 338 Gagne 311 Inman 303 led Congress Square, while Huot 313 Johnson 310 Giles 304 topped Roll-A-Way.
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