US Hoop Team Faces Tough Semifinal Test in Mexico City
The United States, a pickup squad missing many top college stars, meets Nazil in the semifinal as coach Henry Iba warns against sloppy ball handling. The U.S. trails in medals and faces stern World Games competition, with strong performances in swimming and other events shaping the overall tally. The Games also feature controversy in equestrian and cycling events amid altitude concerns and scoring disputes.
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Trojans Lead Slashed as AP Poll Shifts
The Associated Press college football ranking shows Ohio State cutting USC's lead to 17 points amid a reshuffled top 10. Kansas moves up to third with a 49-14 stomping of Oklahoma State, while Penn State, Notre Dame, and Georgia also climb or fall as teams swap places and votes across the rankings.
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Eohmen Lead In Voting For Lambert Cup
In New York AP report Williams leads Lambert Cup balloting for top Eastern small college football team after a 14-7 win over Bowdoin. Springfield drops after a 10-7 loss to Northeastern. Final results show Williams at 73 points with Lafayette, Northeastern, and others close behind.
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Bruins Face Big Tests in East Division Schedule
Boston Bruins collect eight of ten points to start the season and prepare for a series against expansion clubs, with coach Harry Sinden eyeing the Blues and upcoming Toronto game. Ted Green is sidelined with a strained back, John McKenzie listed as doubtful with a torn rib cartilage, injuries fueling a day to day status.
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Quarterback Club To Meet Tomorrow At Kennebunk High
The Quarterback Club at Kennebunk High School is slated to meet tomorrow at 8 p.m. The program will feature films from the Hyde School game and refreshments will be served.
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Tiger Film Set For BAA Smoker
Films of the Biddeford Thorton football game to be shown at a smoker sponsored by the Biddeford Athletic Association at 7 30 p m Kennedy School West Street Biddeford Coach Richard Jacques to narrate and refreshments to follow
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Suffolk Downs to Run Free Admittance After 10th Harness Meet
Boston officials report Suffolk Downs will hold nightly racing during its 10th annual harness meeting with free admission each Tuesday and four perfecta races from Oct 26 to Nov 30. Local racing fans can attend without charge as the season unfolds at the track in Suffolk County.
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Portland Downs St Louis In JV Football
Portland Jayvees defeated St Louis 36 to 14 in a JV football game at St Louis Alumni Field. Nadeau and Perreault scored the Eagle TDs. Portland broke a 14-14 tie with a late surge in periods. Best 3, Young, Ricks, Colucci, Nadeau, Perreault led scoring for Portland.
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Water Wizard Aims For Olympic Gold In Mexico City
Debbie Meyers, a 16 year old Sacramento swimmer, sets Olympic records in the 400 free with a 4 3 1.8 time and seeks the 200 gold after qualifying heats. Coach Sherman Chavoor hails her as a swimming marvel and pace-setter for the U S team as medals loom in the 100 back and 200 breast finals also on the card.
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Elston Howard Rejoining Yankees as Coach
Elston Howard, a veteran catcher and former MVP with the Yankees, retires as a player and moves to a coaching role with New York. He will replace Frank Crosetti on Ralph Houk's staff and prefers a New York base near his New Jersey home.
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Ithaca's Charlie Hill Named Back Of Week
Charlie Hill of Ithaca earns Defensive Back of the Week honors after 10 unassisted tackles, an interception, 4 passes defended, and a 90-yard punt return in a 28-19 loss to Wilkes. Vermont, Central Connecticut, and Wesleyan players lead All-East Division II selections by the ECAC for standout week performances.
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Fights Last Night By THE ASSOCIATED
New Orleans bout saw Ramon La Cruz defeat Cokes in a welterweight title bid. In Providence Rhode Island Dick Gambino defeated Ed Johnson in a light heavyweight clash in a card featuring international opponents.
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Auerbach Blasts COC Label Celtics as creaky
Red Auerbach, fuming over a Boston Chamber of Commerce publication calling the Celtics creaky, declares the remark a disgrace to world champions. He notes the team is in better shape than last year and cites Siegfried, Sanders, and others while predicting strong seasons and the 10th NBA title flag to be raised before the Cincinnati Royals game at Boston Garden.
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Memorial Junior High Tops Biddeford Junior High 18–7
Memorial Junior High of South Portland defeated Biddeford Junior High 18 to 7 in an 18 point football game. The only Memorial touchdown came on a 20 yard run by Mike Lambert. Other scorers were Kierstead and Flynn with Lambert adding the extra point. Referee Labranche. Time 4 12.
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Curtis Cokes Sees Unhappiness In Unanimous Win
New Orleans AP Curtis Cokes the welterweight champion expresses dissatisfaction with his defense against Ramon La Cruz though winning on all scorecards He cites being off sharpness and possible overtraining or undertraining Fans booed the lack of action as the referee urged more exchanges La Cruz struggled to reach Cokes guard as Cokes controlled the bout with jab after jab and timely crosses
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Cokes Triumphs in AP Car Fight Score
The Associated Press car secured a decisive 9-3-3 victory over its opponent, with Cokes emerging as the clear winner in the contest.
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Sanford Juniors Defeat Young Eagles 39 7 in biddeford grid clash
Sanford junior high school defeated St Louis eighth graders 39 to 7 yesterday at home. Leblanc scored the lone San ford field goal and the host team built a 7 14 12 6 sequence behind multiple TDs by Dumont Pike and Leblanc with Allen adding three PATs.
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Bowlers Set New Marks At Local Lanes In Biddeford
Local bowling season advances at Pastin Lanes Biddeford with many records. Vest West Pol Men Paul Montpas 128 single. Ed Munford 133 singles to top M Bir league. Roland St Michel Pepperell Maintenance 319 to raise former total 309. Al Paulh 132 single and 21 total new mark for Westland Shoe Men. Carolyn Bissonette three string mark and Irene Goulet 110 single. Blanche Neault 107 single for Westla Girls and Rita Lachar 129 single 335 for Pepperell Girls first sh league.
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