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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1964

Page

6

German wins decathlon as Wigger leads American effort in Tokyo

Willi Holdorf, 24, becomes first German to win the decathlon with 7,887 points, edging Russia’s Rein Aun and Yang of Nationalist China, while Lones Wigger captures a U S rifle gold and Paul Herman leads American medal push amid a strong U S track relay run and boxing advances in Tokyo.

Tokyo Lones Wigger United States Russia Willi Holdorf Rein Aun C.K. Yang Yang China UCLA Aun Hans-Joachim Walde Paul Herman Santa Barbara Calif America U.S Wigger Carter, Mont Roly Poly Earlene Brown Los Angeles Ann Packer England Robbie Brightwell Tamara Press Galina Zybina Takehide Nakatani Japan Oleg Stepanov Aron Bogolobov Charley Brown Cincinnati Ron Harris Detroit Tony Ralphs Newport Beach Marcia Jones Oklahoma City Francine Fox Gloria Perrier Washington

Ohio State Tops AP College Football Poll

Ohio State seizes first in the AP weekly poll after a fourth straight win, a 17-0 shutout of Southern California, while Arkansas upset top Texas 14-13. Notre Dame rises to second as Alabama, Nebraska, LSU and Syracuse follow, with Florida and Florida State entering the top ten.

Associated Press Ohio State Southern California Arkansas Texas Buckeyes Associated Press Weekly Longhorns Notre Dame Irish Alabama UCLA Tennessee Syracuse Crimson Tide Mississippi Oklahoma Illinois Auburn Navy Washington Razorbacks Nebraska Kansas State Louisiana State Florida Florida State Gators Michigan Purdue LSU Kentucky Penn State Seminoles Georgia Tuscaloosa Ala Oregon ‘State Wisconsin Iowa Columbus Ohio Stanford Wichita Colorado

Maglie Praises Boston Pitchers As Smart Move

Boston pitching coach Sal Maglie, re hired, says Earl Wilson shows a stronger arm than Bob Gibson and that the Red Sox will feature smart pitchers. He notes Wilson’s curve ball and Gibson’s desire as key traits, and compares their appearances and talents while stressing valued consistency and control.

Boston Earl Wilson Bob Gibson St. Louis Cardinals Sal Maglie Boston Red Sox Maglie Wilson Gibson Cardinals Earl

Baseball Headlines Shuffle After World Series

Branch Rickey resigns as St. Louis Cardinals player consultant. Fred Hutchinson resigns as Cincinnati Reds manager and is succeeded by Dick Sisler. Harry Walker named Pirates manager to replace Danny Murtaugh. Johnny Keane expected to replace Yogi Berra as Yankees manager. Milwaukee Braves move to Atlanta rumored. Milwaukee board meeting Wednesday to decide. Red Schoendienst touted as Cardinal manager within days amid managerial reshuffles. Hutchinson resignation allows full pension. Walker signs one year to replace ill Murtaugh.

Associated Press Rapid Fire Branch Rickey St. Louis Cardinals Fred Hutchinson Cincinnati Reds Dick Sisler Harry the Hat Yogi Berra New York Yankees Berra Yankees Milwaukee Braves Atlanta Milwaukee Board of Directors Chicago Rickey St. Louisans Bob Howsam Bing Devine August Busch Jr Keane St. Louis Globe-Democrat Red Schoendienst Cardinal Hutchinson Sisler Reds Walker Murtaugh Cardinals Eddie Stanky

Hockey Standings and Schedule Summary

National League standings show Toronto leading with 9 points and Montreal, Chicago, New York, Detroit, and Boston trailing. Weekly results list no games Monday, with upcoming matches Chicago at Montreal and Detroit at New York on Wednesday.

Associated Press Toronto Montreal Chicago New York Detroit Boston

Bills Dominate AFL Statistics With Perfect Record

New York AP Buffalo Bills, riding the league's only perfect 6-0 start, lead AFL stats in six of eight team categories. They top total offense with 2,382 yards, 1,526 passing and 85 rushing yards per game, with Daryle Lamonica and Jackie Kemp directing the air attack and Cookie Gilchrist pacing the ground game.

NEW York Buffalo Bills Bills AFL New York Jets Matt Snell Buffalo Daryle Lamonica Jackie Kemp Cookie Gilchrist

Needles Capture Thornton Flag Football Title

The Needles beat the Rinky Dinks 14 to 14 after regulation, then won in overtime on a long pass from Barry Bouffard to Russell Pike. Denis Petit and Carl Pendleton starred for Needles as Capt Eddie Hanson and teammates contributed to the hard fought win.

Needles Rinky Dinks Thornton Academy Barry Bouffard Russell Pike Denis Petit Carl Pendleton Norrad’s Eddie Hanson Normand Fecteau Glenn Parisien Bernard Gaines Richard Twomey David Hickey Norman Harris Russell Pie Ted Wilcox Donald Perrin Ken Huntley Bill Searle Richard Bailey Dennis Petit Marty Lowe Charles Snow Roger Chenard George Renell

Lassies Learn Passes In N J Football Club

In New Brunswick eighty five women form the Football Fan-ees to learn football from Rutgers coach Dr. John Bateman and staff. Seminars cover plays with pink chalk on a green board, weekly game reviews, and predictions. Officers echo football roles, and proceeds aid small needs while backing a Hall of Fame in New Brunswick. Husbands hope wives stay informed and quiet during games.

New Brunswick N. J John Bateman State University Rutgers Bateman Hall of Fame Princeton

Bold Lad Nominated for Pimlico Futurity

Bold Lad, winner of theAqueduct Futurity in nine starts, is nominated for the Pimlico Futurity on November 21. The two year old feature will be run at one mile and one sixteenth while the Bills claim the league’s top passing defense and fewest penalties.

Bold Lad Baltimore, Md Aqueduct Pimlico

No Injuries Reported On Local Football Elevens

Coach Bob Cote said St Louis came out of last Saturday's game with Sanford in good condition with two serious injuries apparent. The Eagles had timing trouble and penalties for illegal procedure and overconfidence early while Sanford back Tom Costello was very effective against them.

Bob Cote St. Louis Sanford J Eagle Cote Tom Costello Sanford Thornton Brad Leach South Portland Leach Fin Deering The Maroon Biddeford Lewiston Don Berthiaume Jerry Taylor Jim Aguiar Art Dube Redmond Tom Davis Tim Doran Mike Landry Steve Chasse Dick Oliver Old Orchard Beach Joe Regina Regina Roger Stevens Steve Brousseau Tom Bill Labbe Lambert

Toronto’s Jim Melleur tops Taylor Hill in Detroit bout

In Sarnia, Ontario, Associated Press reports middleweight action as Jim Melleur of Toronto outpoints Taylor Hill of Detroit in a closely contested bout.

Associated Press Sarnia Ont Jim Melleur Toronto Taylor Hill Detroit

Goodwin Dash Ices Thornton Jayvee Victory

Ken Goodwin's 100-yard run after a goal line interception sealed a 14-0 win for Thornton Academy Jayvees over Sanford High in Mon days game. Jim Craig scored early on a seven-yard rush, with Louis Arel adding the PAT. Linebacker Paul Crosby keyed the defense.

Sanford Ken Goodwin Thornton Academy Jayvee Sanford High Jayvees Louis Arel Jim Craig Arel Redskins Paul Crosby Jayvees

Pastime Bowlers Sweep 20th Century in Pony League

The Pastime Pony League team swept the 20th Century Leaguers 8–0 at 20th Century Lanes with a 1550 total to 1439. Leo Beaulieu led Pastime with 341, supported by H Dee 314, S Buzzell 318, O Letellier 290, J Bissonnette 287. R Pappas 285 and D Raybine 299 paced 20th Century for a losing effort.

Leo Beaulieu Don Raybine H. Dee L. Beaulieu S. Buzzell O. Letellier J. Bissonnette R. Pappas D. Bouffard D. Raybine A. Milliard H. Paul

St Louis JV Wins Unbeat en South Portland Thriller

St Louis Highs junior varsity improved to 3 0 by edging South Portland 12 6 at Alumni Field. South Portland struck first on a 60 yard TD pass to Ron Viola from Bobby Ballard in the first quarter. St Louis answered with a 73 yard drive capped by Ray Yoho to Dick Tremblay for a 23 yard pass, and Yoho later scored from three yards. Bob Boucher intercepted Ballard for a 36 yard return TD, and St Louis withstood two late goal line stands powered by the defense led by Nadeau Rossingnol Simard Tremblay and Lajeun lese.

St. Louis High South Portland Alumni Field Bobby Ballard Ron Viola Viola St. Louis Ray Yoho Eagles Dick Tremblay Dick Lauzon Yoho Bob Boucher Eagle Ballard Nadeau Rossingnol Simard Tremblay Lajeunlesse Boisvert le le Taylor Loranger It It Morton Brunelle Lord Roy Baker Ross Zindinick Nadeau Rt Rt How Tremblay Walker Yoho Ballard St. Louis Gordon Parisien Wong Bolduc Boucher Potvin

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