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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1961

Page

5

Murphy Club Set for Star Studded Semi Pro Return

Murphy Club of New Bedford Massachusetts heads to Alfield Biddeford next Sunday to face Portland Sea Hawks in a bid to rebound. Head coach Monk Mendall notes a veteran lineup with several new stars as they seek to overcome last season 20 to 0 loss to the Sea Hawks. The squad lists veterans from New Bedford Vocational High School Dartmouth High and Tufts among the backs linemen and lineman with players from Fairhaven Middleboro and Bristol County. The defense features seasoned ends backs and tackles including Bussiere Viere Hickney and Rose with backfield depth from McDonald Weeks Moniz and Comeau. Youngsters will push for regular roles as the Murphy club eyes a decisive season start.

James P. Murphy New Bedod Mass Alumfield Biddeford Portland Sea Hawks Monk Mendall Bay Staters Massachusetts Losyn Sea Hawks Dartmouth Capeways Murdy Aow Quincy Randolph Mitch- Il Middleboro Fairhaven C. Lopes Vocational Coucci Cayleigh School Wheeden Hardy Bristol County New Bedford High Vincent Dartmouth High Santos All- County Murphy House Somerset Hich Murphys Rita New Bedford Thatcher McDonald Tufts University Feneland Bussiere Viere Reggie Hickney Pounder Ree Ose Vocational High Kulega Mederros Club Moniz Comeau Fairhaven High

Sea Hawks face Maine officials as second-year players debut

The roster lists Walker 150 lb halfback from Chicago Kasap 180 lb fullback Cheshire Academy Antone 218 lb tackle Barnstableni and Sylvia 192 lb end Vocational high. first-year men Conceicno 154 lb halfback Xavier 140 lb halfback Lassonde 165 lb ard Somerset high and McMullen 161 lb quarterback. Business manager Ed Jones of the Murphy club touts an organized Sea Hawks unit with three weekly practices and notes potential Bay State or Maine officials for the upcoming game.

Walker Chicago Kasap Cheshire Academy Antone Barnstableni Sylvia Conceicno Xavier Vocational Lassonde Ard Somerset High McMullen Ed Jones The Murphy

Trotters and Pacers Race Card Class D C C

Trainers announce eight harness races at class levels D and C with purses from 250 to 400 dollars. Notable entries include Lucy Volo Pretty Nifty and Prince M Majesty in D pace races and Virginia Delmont Bonnie Boy in C events. Race details list horse names, drivers, and owners.

R. W. Rhodes Lucy Volo D. Richards Silver Rhythm P. Constantino M. Karkos Prince M. Majesty L.C. Buckley M. Hodgkins, Jr Kennesaw Hanover H. McKenney E. Johnston Steve Volo W. Pike David L K. Beach Lucky Reed C. Connors Master Fingo Pearl Mac J. Bernard K. Russell J. Bernard Dale S A.langille T. Harris Eddie D. H. Bushway Miss Gideon V. Holden Rocky Coast B. Smith Abbe Brook J. Bernard Little Fooler T. Rankin Malcolm Sky C. Smith F. Roullard Stinky R. Smith Bay State Max H. McKenney L. Keene Jeff Todd J. Gerry the Pelican F. Smith B. Nelson Princess E F. Libby Billy Waybill A. Nason H. Bushway Stormy Braden W. Collins Hattie Woodley W. Holmes Nibble Express C. Bishop Eljan Andy Kuno A. Reynolds

Poor Yanks Split Little Over Seven Thousand Dollars

New York Yankees each received 7389.11 for their World Series win over the Reds, about 1100 less than the 1960 Pirates who earned 8417.94. Commissioner Ford Frick announced the 1952 shares were 36 16 with seven fractions and a $4500 cash award.

New York New York Yankees Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Forbes Field Cincinnati Crosley Field Ford Frick Yanks Brooklyn

Hockey Results From The Associated Press

The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Boston Bruins 5 to 3 in Tuesday action. Wednesday features Montreal at New York. Thursday has New York at Chicago and Boston at Detroit. Eddie Machen of Portland stopped Brian London in a London England bout.

Associated Press Chicago Boston Montreal New York Detroit London England Eddie Machen Portland Ore Brian London

Machen Seeks Cooper Bout After World Title Push

Eddie Machen flies home after a one sided win over Brian London in London to press a title bid. He calls for a fight with British champ Henry Cooper to decide the No 1 world title contender. Promoter Solomons has chased Cooper versus Patterson with potential next year defenses. London, once British champ, failed to rank among the top ten.

London America Eddie Machen Floy Patterson Britain Brian London Machen Henry Cooper Wemble Cooper Jack Solomons Patterson Redding Calif

Gene Fullmer to Risk Title Against Perez

Gene Fullmer shifts from deer hunting to defend his NBA middleweight title against Benny Paret. Matchmaker Mel Greb announced the Las Vegas bout for December 9 in Las Vegas. Fullmer praised Paret as a busy fast fighter with good combos and said he began deer-season prep but will train to stalk the seventh defense of his crown.

West Jordan Utah Gene Fullmer Benny Kid) Paret Mel Greb Las Vegas Nev Fullmer Paret Associated Press Gene National Boxing Association Carmen Basilio

Basketball Scores From Pro and ABL Games

Detroit beats Cincinnati 142 to 108 and St Louis tops Boston 113 103. Los Angeles defeats Chicago 113 99 while Los Angeles ABL loses to San Francisco 125 9.

THE Associated Press Detroit Cincinnati St. Louis Boston Los Angeles Chicago San Francisco

McNeeley Seeks Upset in Toronto Title Bid

heavyweights Tom McNeeley and champion Floyd Patterson prepare for a 15 round bout at Maple Leaf Gardens on December 4. McNeeley, 23 straight wins with 18 KOs, argues his opposition lacks top contenders while projecting early pressure to test Patterson. Toronto site chosen after Boston pullout. rematch clause and referee list noted. Patterson's purse about 240000 and McNeeley 1000. title status debated if Patterson defends by March 13.

Boston Tom MccNeeley McNeeley Floyd Patterson Toronto Maple Leaf Gardens Tom al Bolan Massachusetts Merv McKenzie Ontario Patterson National Boxing Association NBA Henry Cooper England

Expert Hat Pin Picks College Games This Week

AP reports on the hat pin method selections for Week's college football games. Michigan State faces Notre Dame. Mississippi meets Tulane. Arkansas vs Texas. Iowa vs Wisconsin. Alabama vs Tennessee. Ohio State vs Northwestern. Colorado vs Kansas State. Georgia Tech vs Auburn. Louisiana State vs Kentucky. Missouri vs Iowa State. Syracuse vs Penn State. Michigan vs Purdue.

NEW York Michigan State Notre Dame Mississippi Tulane Arkansas Texas Longhorns Iowa Wisconsin Hawkeyes Ron Miller Alabama Tennessee Pat Trammell Ohio State Northwestern Bob Ferguson Buckeyes Colorado Kansas State Buffaloes Georgia Tech Auburn Stan Gana Siana State Kentucky

Boston University Meets Renovated Mountaineers

West Virginia under coach Gene Corum unveils a revamped offense led by quarterback Fred Colvard as they prepare to face Boston University. Colvard, who has sparked WVU’s offense with strong running threats, aims to exploit BU after a series of lopsided and upset wins.

Associated Press West Virginia Fred Colvard Virginia Tech Mountaineers

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