Tiger Wins Decision For World Boxing Title Move
Dick Tiger of Nigeria defeated Gene Fullmer by unanimous decision at Candlestick Park to capture the World Boxing Association middleweight title, ending Fullmer’s 17-fight unbeaten run. Tiger’s victory came after eight title defenses by Fullmer and included a notable cut over Fullmer’s eye and crowd celebration by Tiger’s supporters.
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San Francisco
Gene Fullmer
World Boxing Association
Utah
Dick Tiger
Nigeria
Candlestick Park
Fullmer
Tiger
Carmen Basilio
Eithe Bozeman
Mont
Las Vegas
Nev
Chamberlain Stars In Debut For Warriors In SF Victory
Wilt Chamberlain scored 56 points in his San Francisco NBA debut as the Warriors beat the Detroit Pistons 140 to 113 at the Cow Palace. Ted Luckenbill scored the first points of the game as coach Bob Feerick started an all veteran lineup. Overall NBA action saw Cincinnati edge Los Angeles 116 115 and St. Louis topple Chicago 110 109. Syracuse opened 2 0 atop the Eastern Division with a 123 119 win over New York.
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SAN Francisco
Warriors
National Basketball Association
Detroit Pistons
Wilt Chamberlain
Philadelphia
Cow Palace
Gene Fullmer
Candlestick Park
Bob Feerick
Ted Luckenbill
Scor
Tueday
Cincinnati Royals
Los Angeles Lakers
St. Louis
Chicago
Syracuse
New York
Pistons
Chamberlain
Coaches Revise Offense Around Brilliant Passer
Northwestern coach Ara Parseghian rebuilt the offense around sophomore passer Tom Myers after recognizing his record as a top high school thrower. Myers has led in passing while Northwestern remains unbeaten, with 61 of 89 completions for 811 yards and 8 touchdowns, aided by diverse targets and strong receivers.
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Evanston
Ill
Tom Myers
Northwestern
Myers
Troy
Ohio
Bob Ferguson
Ferguson
Ohio State
Lou Juillerat
Ara Parseghian
Akron
Miami
Parseghain
Wildcats
Associated Press
Parseghian
Big Ten
Unknown Pass Catchers Near NFL Record
Clarke in six games has 11 touchdown receptions, aiming to break the NFL single season record. He leads the league with 66 points, after leaving Cleveland for Dallas in 1960. Eddie LeBaron and Tom Landry helped refine his play as the Cowboys, at 3-2-1, push for the Eastern Conference title.
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Associated Press
Don Hutson
Elroy Hirsch
Frank Clarke
Frank
Dallas
Clarke
Huston
Green Bay
Hirsch
Los Angeles
Paul Brown
Cleveland
Bobby Mitchell
Browns
Colorado
NFL
Paul Hornung
Eddie LeBaron
Tom Landry
Cowboys
NEW York
Ncaa Rules Committee
Ncaa Football Rules Committee
Coaches’ Association
Commissioners’ Association
Tom Hamilton
Big Six
West Coast
Big Ten
Jim Weaver
AAC
NCAA
Howard Grubbs
Fish And Game Group To Hear Warden Speak
Don Gray, Waterboro game warden, will speak at the York County Fish and Game association meeting at Stickney lodge in Lyman. He will discuss local fishing, answer questions, and a film will be shown. Aimed at reorganizing the York County Archers. club auxiliary serves its first dinner at 6:45 pm, with business session at 7:45 pm.
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Don Gray
Waterboro
York County Fish and Game Association
Stickney Lodge
Lyman
Tie Warren
York County Archers Group
St Louis Alumni Smoker Is Tonight at Parish Hall
The St Louis alumni hold another football smoker tonight at 8 at St Joseph parish hall. Films of last week's rough St Louis Lewiston game will be shown with commentary by Coach Bob Cote followed by a question and answer period. Refreshments will be served.
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St. Louis
St. Joseph Parish Hall
St. Louis-Lewiston
Bob Cote
World Boxing Championship Fight Draws Small Crowd
In San Francisco the World Boxing Association middleweight title bout between Dick Tiger and Gene Fullmer drew 11,600 paying fans at Candlestick Park. Gross receipts reached 101000 with promoters Rothschild and Ford signaling a break-even around 155000. Fullmer stood to take 45 percent of receipts while Tiger would receive a flat 25000. net gate figures were not disclosed.
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San Francisco
Norman Rothschild
Bennie Ford
World Boxing Association
Candlestick Park
Dick Tiger
Gene Fullmer
Rothschild
Fullmer
Tiger
Pro Basketball Tuesday Results Feature Narrow St Louis Win
Tuesday’s NBA results include St Louis edging Chicago 110 109 with a late rally. Syracuse defeated New York 123 119 and Cincinnati beat Los Angeles 116 115, while San Francisco topped Detroit 140 113. Today Los Angeles visits Chicago and Cincinnati travels to St Louis with no games on Thursday.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Chicago
Syracuse
New York
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Detroit
State leaders discuss emergency plans and food logistics
Lovell urges department liaisons to prepare families for absence and immediate service. Wilkins aims to reactivate full emergency radio network while towers release for season. Newdick warns food supply risks in Maine with options for distribution and policy, questioning large hen flocks versus culling. Campbell notes available emergency water units and checkpoints for radioactive contamination. Reed can convene Executive Council to address financial and policy issues.
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Lovell
Forest
Austin H Wilkins
Department For Emergency Communications
Agriculture
F. L. Newdick
Maine
Newdick
Elmer W. Campbell
Reed
Executive Council
Tiger wins WBA middleweight title in San Francisco
In San Francisco Dick Tiger 159 from Nigeria outpointed Gene Fullmer 160 of Utah to claim the World Boxing Association middleweight title. Other results include Cleveland Williams 2092 of Houston defeating Dave Bailey 206 in Houston by knockout and Rip Randall 148 from Houston outpointing Nolan Duplessis 14412 of New Orleans.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Dick Tiger
Nigeria
Gene Fullmer
West Jordan
Utah
Tiger
Houston
Cleveland Williams
Dave Bailey
Philadelphia
Rip Randall
Nolan Duplessis
New Orleans
Boston
Joe Denucci
Newton
Mass
Vernon Lamar
Somerset
N.J
Phil David
Westwego
Manuel Ochoa
Mexico
New York
Joe Sali
Wilkes Barre
Carlos Quiles
Honolulu
Gaspar Ortega
Stan Harrington
Biddeford High Key Club Seeks Program Ads for Homecoming
Biddeford High School Key Club members organized canvassing sections to obtain program ads for the Homecoming Day leaflet project during a club meeting. Ron Barker introduced Paul Farley of the Activities Association, with volunteers paired for soliciting and transportation. A deadline for ads was set for October 29, and plans for a record hop and ticket sales were reviewed.
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Biddeford High School
Ronald Barker
Paul Farley
Biddeford High School Activities Association
Farley
Activities l Association
Joseph Hill
Randy Walker
Seventeen Voters Register In Saco
Seventeen new voters have registered for the November 6 state elections with the Saco Board of Registration. The list includes Arthur J. Tardif 249 Lincoln Street Lucienne D Boissonneault 24 Nye Street Marie A. Campbell 342 North Street Robert F Laro ichelle 5 Therrien Avenue Catherine A. Curtis 456 Main Street Philip B. Curtis 456 Main Street Herta M. Victor 20 Locke Street Dorothy J. Hill 24 Dyer Street Raymond M Dolphin 178 Lincoln Street Ethel S Buck 66 Green Street Lin wood F Buck 66 Green Street Marie Burke 14 Elm Street Alice Y Grenier 26 Common Street Margaret P. Clark 71 Water Street Ernest A. Hayward 11 School Street Lorraine D Auger 78 North Street.
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Saco Board of Registration
Arthur J. Tardif
Lincoln Street
Lucienne D. '‘Boissonneault
Nye Street
J and
Marie A. Campbell
North Street
Robert F. Laroichelle
Therrien Avenue
Cath ‘Erine A. Curtis
Main Street
Philip B. Curtis
Herta M. Victor
Locke Street
Dorothy J. Hill
Dyer Street
Raymond M. Dauphin
Ethel S. ‘Buck
Green Street
Linwood F. Buck
Green Stret
Marie’ Burke
Elm Street
Alice Y. Grenier
Common Street
Margaret P. Clark
Water Street
Ernest A. Hayward
School Street
Lorraine D. Auger
Pesky names three coaches for Red Sox
Johnny Pesky announced three rookie coaches for the Boston Red Sox his first season as manager Harry Fitz Dorish Al Lakeman and Harry Malmberg. Dorish will be pitching coach Lakeman bullpen coach and Malmberg first base coach. All three have minor league and spring training ties to Pesky and are chosen to help develop young players.
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Boston
Johnny Pesky
Harry
Fitz) Dorish
al Lakeman
Harry Malmberg
Boston Red Sox
Pesky
Mike Higgins
Billy Herman
Dorish
Sal Magic
Lakeman
Len Okrie
Malmberg
Seattle
Rudy York
Red Sox
Kingston
St. Louis Browns
Chicago White Sox
Baltimore Orioles
Spartanburg
S.C
Cincinnati
Three Biddeford Men Are Fined In Saco Court
In Saco Municipal court three Biddeford men were fined 50 dollars each for breaking 18 street lights on Boom road. Armand Fortin and Gerard Lavoie pleaded guilty to shooting out lights with a .45 BB revolver. Raymond Chaloult pleaded innocent but was found guilty. Records show light damage valued at 25 dollars each. revolver confiscated. Others involved included Saco police officers who investigated. Raymond Grenier pleaded innocent to passing a stopped school bus. case continued to October 30.
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Biddeford
Saco
Armand R. Fortin
Havey Street
Gerard E. Lavoie
Mt. Pleasant Stret
Central Maine Power Company
Raymond Chaloult
Westmore Avenue
Hilary Mahaney
Mahaney
Oscar Tardif
Robert Foran
Alfred Cote
Tardif
Raymond Grenier
Pool Road
Middle Street
Kennedy imposes Cuba quarantine amid missile fears
The United States declares a naval quarantine on Cuba after a long buildup of U S Cuban tensions. Defense photos show likely Soviet missile installations in Cuba, with Moscow deeming the move grave and Castro calling it an act of war. Military forces appear ready for broader actions beyond stopping ships at sea.
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U.S
Washington
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Moscow
United States
Kennedy
Defense Department
Soviet Union
Cuban
Venezuelan envoy labels Soviet Cuba arms a hemisphere threat
Small Venezuelan Ambassador Carlos Sosa-Rodriguez told the UN that Soviet weapons in Cuba are no longer defensive but threaten the hemisphere. He urged action to halt offensive shipments and dismantle missile bases. British delegate Sir Patrick Dean called Moscow’s behavior double dealing and questioned Russian statements.
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Carlos Sosa-Rodriguez
Cuba
Hemisphere
Council
Americas
Patrick Dean
Soviet Union
College Football Picks From New York AP Roundup
The AP column lists college football winners by matchup. Texas over Rice. Alabama over Tulsa. Northwestern over Notre Dame. Southern California over Illinois. Ohio State over Wisconsin. LSU over Florida. Washington over Oregon. Arkansas over Hardin-Simmons. Michigan State over Indiana. Mississippi over Vanderbilt. Auburn over Clemson. Penn State over California.
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NEW York
Texas
Rice
Longhorns
Owls
Alabama
Tulsa
Joe Namath
Northwestern
Notre Dame
California
Illinois
Illini
Tigers
Louisiana State
Florida
Louisiana Tigers
Jerry Stovall
Washington
Oregon
Huskies
Southern California
Arkansas
Hardin Simmons
Texans
Michigan State
Indiana
Saimes
Lewis
Rubick
Michigan State Spartans
Hoosiers
Mississippi
Vanderbilt
Memphis
Commodore
Auburn
Clemson
Georgia Tech
Penn State
Wings
Patriots reward Holovak with longer, better contract
Boston AP The Patriots tear up coach Mike Holovak’s contract and pledge a longer and better deal after his 1962 squad leads the AFL East with Houston. President Bill Sullivan said details will be settled after talks with Holovak, as the team prepares to face winless Oakland at Boston University Field. Holovak welcomed the move, noting it may delay formalization until season’s end.
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Boston
Boston Patriots
Mike Holovak
Bill Sullivan
Patriots
Holovak
Houston
Sullivan
Mike
Bill
Oakland Raiders
Boston University Field
Oakland
Raiders
Red Conkwright
Conkwright
Flemming Fights Tremblay In 4-4 NHL Tie
CHICAGO AP Reg Fleming of the Chicago Black Hawks was ejected for drawing blood in a fight with Gilles Tremblay of the Canadiens during a 4-4 tie. Fleming received 50 additional minutes, Tremblay 5, and both face possible fines. The game prompted league action and reviews by coach officials.
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Chicago
Reg Fleming
Chicago Black Hawks
Montreal Canadians
Fleming
Gilles Tremblay
Canadiens
Hawks
Candiens
Tremblay
Udvari
Biddeford High School Sports Night Draws Crowd
About 100 people attended Biddeford High School cafeteria Sports Night last night. Films from the Biddeford Dover game were shown and Head Coach Neil Ziggy Serpico led a question and answer session. Refreshments were served with prizes won by Tom Pouraval is and Jack Chenard.
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Biddeford High School
Biddeford-Dover
Neil Ziggy Serpico
Tom Pouravalis
Jack Chenard
Khrushchev Cuba move analyzed amid Berlin crisis
The article surveys Soviet strategic reasoning on the Cuban missile buildup and its possible link to global aims. It notes U S officials doubt a direct move toward nuclear conflict, while considering pressure tactics on West Berlin as Khrushchev's likely primary objective.
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Western Hemisphere
Kremlin
Cuba
State Department
Soviet Union
United States
Khrushchev
West Berlin
Berlin
Liturgy Revisions Urged for Deeper Catholic Involvement
Rev Edward Heston of South Bend Ohio a council consultant advocates simplifying liturgical customs to draw people into closer inward involvement. Bishop Charles Helmsing of Kansas City St Joseph notes the church’s visible hierarchy since the 16th century remains essential but stresses valuing the church’s inner life.
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Edward Heston
South Bend
Ind
Charles H. Helmsing
Kansas City-St. Joseph
Peter and the Apostles
Soviet Missiles in Cuba Threaten Western Hemisphere Security
The speaker warned that stationing Soviet missiles in Cuba endangers regional security and cannot be tolerated, signaling a firm stance on aggressive arms deployment and urging decisive action to protect allied interests.
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Cuba
Western Hemisphere
Robin Roberts Wins AP Comeback Player of the Year
Baltimore’s Robin Roberts, once a Phillies and Yankees standout, claimed the AP comeback award after earning 81 of 106 votes. He posted a 2.77 ERA with the Orioles and won 10 games after a 1-10 season with Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Baltimore
Robin Roberts
Associated Press
Philadelphia Phillies
New York Yankees
Roberts
Chhosen
Baseball Writers’ Association
Dick Donovan
Cleveland
Hank Aguirre
Detroit
Billy Moran
Los Angeles Angels
Phillies
Yankees
Orioles
Father In Law Of Gene Fullmer Dies In Ring Event
SAN FRANCISCO The father in law of dethroned middleweight champion Gene Fullmer died early today after being stricken shortly after the Fullmer Dick Tiger fight at Candlestick Park. Leroy Holt, 59, of Riverton Utah, collapsed and was carried from the stadium. Holt was among a group from Utah to watch the bout. A Franklin hospital spokesman said only that Holt died at 4 15 a m EST and that the cause of death was being determined.
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San Francisco
Gene Fullmer
Fullimer
Dick Tiger
Candlestick Park
Leroy Holt
Riverton
Utah
Ball Park
Holt
Franklin Hospital
Hearing Slated In Saco Tonight On Zoning Change
The Saco Planning Board will hold a public hearing tonight at 7 30 in City Hall main auditorium on Boucouvelas Brothers request to amend zoning ordinances. The change would allow the Boucouvelas firm to erect a supermarket on Elm Street in Saco.
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Saco Planning Board
Boucouvelas Brothers
Saco City Hall
Boucouvelas
Elm Street
Saco
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