Ole Miss Holds Top Start Amid Hot Pace in Polls
The Associated Press reports Ole Miss remains No. 1 halfway through the season with a perfect 5-0 mark after a 26-13 win over Tulane. Jake Gibbs threw three TD passes as Mississippi, chasing its first national title, heads into a test against Arkansas in Little Rock.
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Thornton Snaps Winless Skein At Rumford
Thornton Academy ends a long losing streak with a 6-0 victory over Stephens High at Rumford. In a defensive struggle the only score came in the fourth quarter when Bob Kimball capped a 53-yard march and a key fourth down pass from Dennis McNabb to Don Drouin set up the TD, with Dave McNabb and Dennis hooking up for a later completion before the drive finished. Rumford threatened once but an uncovered end dropped a pass at Thornton’s nine. Thornton outgained Rumford 11 first downs to six.
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Badger Surprises Arizona Yard Gardener
In Phoenix C C Sowers flooded a burrow he believed was a gopher. A 30 pound, 30 inch badger emerged instead from the hole, shocking the homeowner. The incident occurred in his front yard prompting surprise and curiosity about the unexpected wildlife encounter.
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St Louis Eagles overwhelm Lewiston for big league win
St Louis high, led by quarterback Rory Sevigny and receiver Ray Dube, roared to a 27 point second quarter and defeated Lewiston high 33 to 19 at Alumni field. Sevigny connected on multiple passes and Dube scored. Dion added kicks as the Eagles seize control in the Southwestern Maine conference duel. Lewiston fought back in the third and final periods but could not bridge the gap, leaving St Louis in contention for State Class A.
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Pastime Hits New League Bowling Record in York League
The Pastime team led the York Cumberland A league by defeating Portland and capturing all five points. They set a league record with a 1727 total, with best three strings at 330. Don Saucier posted 368, and Al Huot contributed 57. The report notes Pastime B team is in follow up.
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Wells Overpowers North Berwick 44 to 19 in Blowout
Wells high Warriors trampled North Berwick 44 19 on Saturday with multiple scorers. Brad Goodale and Paul Bridges produced several touchdowns while Johnny McDonald opened Wells scoring. North Berwick’s Jim Keehan scored all three of their touchdowns as Coach Russ Noyes’ team posted its second straight win.
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Biddeford Saco golf awards night honors players
Receiving trophies at the Biddeford and Saco Country Club awards night the scene shows Bob Polackwich Alex Chisholm Junior winner. Jo Gelbke Ladies President's Cup runner up. Louise Sanborn Ladies Class B winner. Ernie Vate Junior runner up. Jim Prendergast accepting President's Cup for his wife Eve. Dick Sawtelle Lester Pinkham winner. Valerie McCallum accepting club championship for Emily Finn. Dr Steve Polackwich club champion and President's Cup winner. Al Polackwich co holder of Lester Pinkham title. absent Ryree Roberts President's Cup runner up. Alex Chish Wim received plaque and purse for pro work.
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Kennebunk 28 Biddeford 12 in Homecoming clash
Wakefield leads Kennebunk Rams to a 28 12 victory over Biddeford as Bruce Wakefield scores three touchdowns and Pete Pierce adds four conversions In a homecoming showdown Kennebunk dominates with Wakefield repeatedly punching in scores while Doran Chenard and Bergeron contribute for Biddeford but fall short
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Biddeford Pio Teams Win In League Tilts
In York Cumberland County leagues, the 20th Century Bowlerettes edged Westbrook Colonials 1445 to 1135 led by Doris Gillis 337. Marion Stacki 296 topped the losers. The 20th Century Bombers stopped a skid with a 1694 total to beat Freeport 1562 behind Forcier 359 and Gillis 353. Merchants Express defeated Falmouth 1521 to 1467 with Paul 339 and Lefebvre 336 leading.
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Celtics Win With Heinsohn On Svree
In Anaheim Boston routs Los Angeles in an exhibition, Tom Heinsohn scoring 14 points in seven minutes of the third period to spark a 196 98 victory. Sam Jones adds 17, Ramsey 14, Consolo and Losentoff 18 each as Boston breaks away after a 47 44 halftime.
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Forcier Regains Twin City Bowling Diadem at Pastime Lanes
Gerry Forcier defeated Paul Binette 1101 to 1071 in final half, securing a 2245 to 2194 total over 20 strings at Pastime lanes. Binette earns a return match in a few weeks after winning the challenger's tournament. Forcier produced three strikes and 27 spares, Binette eight strikes and 18 spares.
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Moore Mitchell Keep Colts Browns In Title Race
Lenny Moore and Bobby Mitchell starred for the NFL leading Colts and Browns as Baltimore routed the Rams 31-17 and Cleveland crushed Dallas 48-7. Moore scored three times and Mitchell returned a kickoff for 90 yards with two other scores. The Colts moved to 3-1-1 in a Western Division tie with Chicago. Browns improved to 3-0. Giants and Redskins battled to a 24-24 tie as Washington's late TD pass tied Ralph Guglielmi and crew. Steelers, Eagles, and Lions also posted wins in the day’s action.
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Wings Upset Canadiens As Yanks Collect
Detroit stunned the defending Stanley Cup champions 6-4 on Sunday, ending Montreal's early-season run. Jordie Howe and teammates Delvecchio Ullman scored as Detroit earned its first win. Chicago remained unbeaten despite a 5-2 win over Boston, while Toronto routed New York 7-2 as Ranger defense faltered.
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Houston Puts Damper On Dallas Passes
Houston Oilers coach Lee Rymkus seems to have a defensive edge after five Dallas interceptions helped fuel a 20-10 victory. George Blanda led Houston with two field goals and a 9 yard TD pass to Bill Groman as Dallas quarterback Cotton Davidson struggled with accuracy. The win came as Los Angeles beat Denver 23-19 and Oakland defeated Boston 27-14 in other AFL actions.
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Expansion Talk as Leagues Consider New Franchises
National League owners meet in Chicago amid expectations to award Houston a 1962 franchise and seek a New York City deal to secure a stadium or Yankees lease. NL president Warren Giles presses for action while the American League reviews 18 applications, with Dallas Fort Worth and Minneapolis St Paul favored. Dodgers’ Walter OMalley signals Houston gain and New York Yankee stadium agreement as City Mayor Wagner seeks prompt franchise action to enable a new Long Island stadium.
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Chicago and Peshtigo Fire Toll Reported
About 250 people perished in the Chicago Fire of October 8 1871. The next day a forest fire near Peshtigo Wisconsin killed 1152 people, marking one of the worst fire disasters in U.S. history.
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