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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1963

Page

6

Longhorns Top SMU in Week Preview Selections

AP notes 41 correct 14 wrong for .745 and lists picks for week ahead. Texas over SMU. Illinois over Purdue. LSU over Mississippi. Air Force over Army. USC over Washington. Navy over Notre Dame. Michigan State over Wisconsin. Princeton over Brown. Auburn over Florida. Ohio State over Iowa. Syracuse over Pittsburgh. Oklahoma over Colorado. Alabama over Mississippi State. Nebraska over Missouri.

NEW York Texas Southern Methodist SMU Mustangs Longhorns Ford Carlisle Illinois Purdue Illini Louisiana State Mississip LSU Florida Rebels Air Force Army Terry Isaacson Southern California Washington Trojans Beathard, Brown, Bedsole Bamne Huskies Junior Coffey Navy Notre Dame Roger Staubach Michigan State Wisconsin Sherm Lewis Dewey Lincoln Harold Brandt Princeton Brown Auburn Ohio State Iowa Buckeyes Syracuse Pittsburgh Panthers Oklahoma Colorado Alabama Mississippi State Joe Namath Crimson Tide Nebraska Missouri Tiger

Memphis State's Vollmer Back Of The Week After Heroic Win

Memphis State quarterback Russell Vollmer, named Back of the Week, downplays his performance after guiding a 17 10 upset of Mississippi State. He opened with a 78 yard kickoff return and directed the game winning score, despite a hospital check for a concussion scare. Other backfield standouts included Sherm Lewis, Jim Grisham, Don Trull and Tony Crosby.

Memphis Tiger Camee Mississippi State Aheed Memphis State No. 12 Vollmer Sherm Lewis Michigan State Jim Grisham Oklahoma Don Trull Baylor Steve Thurlow Stanford Pete Liske Penn State Donny Anderson Texas Tech Billy Lothridge Georgia Tech Tony Crosby Texas Gayle Sayers Kansas Roger Staubach Navy Ken Hatfield Arkansas

Cotton Wins Part Of Crown

Eddie Cotton, No. 1 contender to Willie Pastrano, captured the Michigan world light heavyweight title with a unanimous decision over Henry Hank in Flint. The Seattle fighter, 36, weighed 172 1/2 pounds to Hank’s 175, used a sharp left jab to keep Hank off balance, and hinted at future bouts with Gustav Schultz or Guilo Ranaldi. Hank alluded to quitting after the setback.

Cotton World Boxing Association Willie Pastrano Michigan Henry Hank Detroit Scotland Chick Calderwood Pastrano Hank Seattle Chemeres Otton George Chemeres Germany Gustav Schultz Italy Guilo Ranaldi

Bhatpara Remains One of India's Oldest Sanskrit Centers

Pro basketball note: among historical centers of Sanskrit learning, Bhatpara stands as one of the oldest in India, highlighting a cultural legacy anchored in language study.

Bhatpara India

Lewiston Raceways Night Card Features Trotters and Pacers

Horsemen prepare for a ten race program at Lewiston Raceway with 1 mile trots and paces. Notable entries include Tax Free and My Express in high stakes events, plus Princess Ben and Senator Pat among pace contenders.

Lewiston May Knight R. McCaleb M. Karkos Roy Don G. Pratt Jr G. Reed L. Johnston Mohawk R. Smith H. McKenney Cheryl Hal D. Richards Shadydale L. Garland Dyer E. Tracy F. Lowe B. Pike L. Perkins E. Learned B. Smith Keziah H. Renaud Raven J. Gerry C. Bennett A. Brewer Symbolin R. Kellogg Don Rhap I. Foster Jackie Boy F. Harmon Noble Dream Maxine Knight Charlie Dudley Esquire Rob F. Parker Coast Dispatch Bay State Ike Dana Doo

Coventry Stops Gomes in Rage 43 Lightweight Bout

Dave Coventry of London defeated Harold Gomes of Providence by knockout in their Rage 43 lightweight clash. Denny Moyer, Portland, faced Memo Avon of Mexico in the same card, with Avon listed at 1502 and Moyer at 157.

London Dave Coventry England Harold Gomes Providence Rage San Jose Calif Denny Moyer Portland Ore Avon Mexico Dra

Pro Football Teams Eye Red Shirt Futures Crop

The pros may ignore the red shirt group drafted as futures. Pete Liske Penn State and Clar rison Rosdahl Penn State among names, with Liske picked by Eagles and Jets. Claridge, Trull, Simmons, Mathieson, Maczuzak, and Rosdahl hold draft rights with various NFL and AFL teams. Bidding likely high for several players as teams weigh quarterback and line needs.

New York Pete Liske Clarrison Rosdahl Penn State Mike Fracchia Alabama Don Trull Baylor Dennis Claridge Nebraska J. B. Simmons Tulsa John Maczuzak Pitt Dave Mathieson Washington State Liske Philadelphia Eagles New York Jets Eagles Sonny Jurgensen Jets Claridge Vince Lombardi Green Bay Bart Starr Packers Lombardi Zeke Bratkowski Rams Oakland Ralph Wilson Buffalo Simmons Rosdahl San Francisco Houston Baltimore Trull

Hawks Rally To Edge Knicks In OT Thriller

The St. Louis Hawks erased a late deficit to tie New York 95-95 and beat the Knicks 109-103 in overtime. Cincinnati Royals defeated the San Francisco Warriors 108-101. Oscar Robertson led Cincinnati with 28 and Wilt Chamberlain had 32 for San Francisco. Andy Bathgate, Rangers star, spent summer as golf pro assistant at Northwood CC in Toronto.

Associated Press St. Louis Hawks Frank Merriwell New York Knicks National Basketball Association Hawks Cincinnati Royals San Francisco Warriors Mike Farmer St. Louis New York John Barnill Tom Gola Barnhill San Francisco Cincinnati Warriors Oscar Robertson Royals Wilt Chamberlain Andy Bathgate New York Rangers Northwood Country Club Toronto

Family Football Day Turns Into Loud Fans and Local Picks

A Sunday outing to watch the Sea Hawks in Portland erupts into a noisy family scene as two young sons loudly imitate players and critics. The writer notes a mix of parental lectures and kid banter, then shifts to previews for upcoming high school games including St. Louis High vs Portland and other local matchups on Alumni Field and in Auburn and York County.

Sea Hawks Portland Grand Coulee Hawks Danny Scott Bronx Mike Norton Dr. Spock Rudy ‘Rutherford St. Louis High Deering Eagles Biddeford High Tigers Auburn Edward Little Bulldogs Thornton Academy Wells York Vince Trinda Warriors Kennebunk Oxford Hills Old Orchard Beach Morse St. Louis Eagle - Deering Robert Robida Robida

Cardinals lead NFL in total offense at halfway mark

New Rule Is Unpopular Cardinals Leading In Total Offense The Cardinals and quarterback Charlie Johnson fuel a 2,744 yard team attack with 1,728 aerial yards. St. Louis rushes 1,016 yards, trailing only Cleveland and Green Bay. Bobby Joe Conrad Sonny Randle Jackie Smith Triplett and Johnson key the passing game. New substitution rule elicits broad disapproval from college coaches who fear it hampers depth and timing.

NEW York Charlie Johnson National Football League St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals Bill Triplett Joe Childress St. Louis Cleveland Green Bay Johnson Bobby Joe Conrad Sonny Randle Jackie Smith Triplett Harry Arlanson Tufts Bob Clifford Vermont Coast Guard Otto Graham Cleveland Browns John McLaughry Brown Joe Zabilski Northeastern John Yoviesin Harvard

Trabert Ends Pro Tennis Career Faces New Life

Tony Trabert quits competitive tennis after a decade of success and leadership of the International Players’ Association. He cites loss of playing desire and time away from family as he plans to move to a hosiery business in Los Angeles.

Paris Tony Trabert Tony Navy Trabert United States International Professional Tennis Players’ Association Los Angeles

Black Hawks Threaten To Dominate Loop

Chicago hockey stars pace early NHL race as the Black Hawks roll past Detroit 5-1. Ken Wharram nets a hat trick, Mikita and Hull excel, with Chicago extending a six point lead over Toronto and Montreal. Gordie Howe fails to score amid a packed 13 987 crowd at Chicago Stadium.

Chicago Chicago Black Hawks National Hockey League Hawks Toronto Montreal Detroit Gordie Howe Maurice Richard Howe Ken Wharram Stan Mikita Billy Reay Bobby Hull Mikita Wharram Ab McDonald Hull Reay Rudy Pilous Hawk al MacNeil Jack McKenzie Norm Ullman Glenn Hall

Cotton Wins Michigan Light Heavyweight Title in Flint

Eddie Cotton of Seattle defeated Henry Hank of Detroit in Flint to claim the Michigan version of the world light heavyweight championship. In New York, Vice Shomo outpointed Antonio Maricilla of Newark.

Associated Press Flint Mich Eddie Cotton Seattle Henry Hank Detroit Cotton Michigan New York Vice Shomo Antonio Mariccilla Newark

Rip Randall Outpoints Frankie Ramirez in Houston Bout

In Houston, Nid 8 Rip Randall scored an upset over Frankie Ramirez in a ten round lightweight bout. Randall used precise punches and sharp movement to win by decision, improving his record while Ramirez suffered a rare defeat on the west coast.

Nid Houston Rip Randall Frankie Ramirez Los Angeles

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