Football Opens Busy Weekend for Biddeford Saco Teams
Biddeford and St Louis start Friday night with games as the season kicks into high gear. Thornton Academy hosts Bangor in a 1:30 PM debut while Kennebunk, Old Orchard Beach, and Wells visit Marshwood, Livermore Falls, and Saliban High School respectively. Brewer travels to play Biddeford. Waterville visits Tigers at Waterhouse Field. Brewer aims to rebound after a strong last season. Waterville seeks early season upset potential against Biddeford’s Ricky Fecteau and Mark Allen. Don Cote to lead Brewer at quarterback. Eagles face stiffer test against Brewer’s multiple offense with LaBranche or Cote at signal caller.
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Kennebunk
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Old Orchard Beach
Livermore Falls
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Gridiron
Salban High School
Rumford
Panthers
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Orange and Black
Ted Gardner
Tiger Eleven
Ricky Fecteau
Mark Allen
Mike Perreault
Roger LaBranche
Mike Cote
John Bapst
Don Cote
Witches
Saco Saturday tilt tops weekend grid action
In Northern Maine Bangor sits near the championship race behind Brewer and Lewiston as the Rams chase a crown. Thornton eyes similar fate in Southern Maine after a preseason ranking below South Portland. The Maroon and Gold seek revenge against Bangor from last year’s 21-19 comeback defeat. Old Orchard Beach, fresh from a 470 victory over Boothbay Region, aims to keep winning against Livermore Falls. Andies fell to Hall-Dale 30-6. Kennebunk hopes for a 2-0 start. Wells beat Wells last week and Marshwood fell to Somersworth 42-0 while Wells may clash with Alfred Consolidated in its first football game ever.
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Kennebunk
Wells
Marshwood
Somersworth
N.H
Alfred Consolidated School
Trotters & Pacers ROCHESTER FAIR Night Card
Trotters and pacers race at Rochester Fair with post time 7 45 p m. Race One Pace 450 includes Nibonna Whitefoot and Dominion's Chief. Race Two Trot 450 features Mystic Dream and Royal Boot. Race Three Trot 500 lists Bobbi's Pride and Mediate Song among entrants. Race Five Pace 450 covers Last Casue and Prince's Kent. Race Six Pace 500 includes Cupar and Prima Ballerina. Race Seven Pace 450 features BILL & EDNA'S Faber Vic and Rebel Adios. Race Eight Pace 450 lists Cap Sized and Georgana Hal. Race Nine Pace 450 includes Solid Adios and Bit O Luck.
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A Provost
K .Gagne
Alromar
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J. Richardson
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Comly Abbot
J. R. Colby
A . S. Hillallin
J. Hogan
W. Blake Deucalion
R. Smith
A. Nason
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C. Mattison
R.P. Johnson
Buddy Ben
H. Provost
Galen
W. Colby
Nats
R. Dagan
Prince
Ed. Brown
Fairmede
Sara
F. Parker
Fanny
Rebel Adios
P. Goodard
Lacamite
Staley Hanover
D. Carlisle Jr
Markew
R. Johnson
Sam Sota
F. Smith
R. Barnes
Brenda Blackguard
R. Kent John B. Molody
E. A'Lesaniro
Georgana Hal
Maysons Rose
Irish Hawk
Gypsy
E. Ballou
P. Goddard
Davie Abbedale
Eileen C
P. Apostolakes
Colby
Camp Ellis Fire Dept Auxiliary Forms Softball Team
The Camp Ellis Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary held a covered dish supper at the fire station to begin the fall season. Polly Penney presided with Ruth Jackpole and Theresa Pendleton presenting tests and finances. A painting project for the club rooms was discussed and a softball team was planned with Mrs Stackpole as chair. Frances Austin of Connecticut received the bank night award. Refreshment chairmen for next week are Elinor Emerson and Theresa Pendleton. Additional attendees included Jeannine Pendleton Reginia Koster Greta Greenier Alfreda Pendleton Elsie Buzzell Dorothy Abbott and Pauline Clea.
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Connecticut
Elinor Emerson
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Regina Koster
Greta Greenier
Alfreda Pendleton
Elsie Buzzell
Dorothy Abbott
Pauline Clea
Nance Ready to Play Out Option with Patriots
Jim Nance III, Boston Patriots fullback and 1960s AFL star, eyes 1969 season amid ankle injury recovery and potential contract renegotiation. He says his lawyer handles any option, while noting his desire to stay in Boston and his improved training, weight at 233 pounds, and readiness to play despite past injuries.
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Beach Little League Elects Officer
The Old Orchard Beach Little Town League banquet elected officers for the third annual season. The American League teams are AMVETS Salvation Army Lessard's Real Estate and Briggs Oil while the National League includes Harry B Centers Fern Park Market Jeannette's Market and Zigawa Braves. New officers named President George King Vice President Chet Kimball Secretary Ralph Caouette Treasurer Fred Powers and Umpire-In Chief Bob Consalvo. Honored guests were Mr and Mrs Ernest Brousseau.
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George King
Charles Smith III
H. B. Center Inc
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Lessard’s Real Estate
Briggs Oil
Harry B. Centers
Fern Park Market
Jeannette’s Market
Zigawa Braves
Vancouver to join hockeys major leagues
Vancouver gains a clear path to NHL expansion as the league plans to add two new teams for the 1970 71 season raising total to 14. New franchises face 6 million dollar fees with payment options. Boston Detroit Montreal New York and Toronto will form a new West Division with the newcomers, while Chicago shifts to the West.
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Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Boston
Detroit
New York
Toronto
Suffolk Downs to feature New England Breeders Stakes
Suffolk Downs announced the fall meeting will open on Monday with the first running of the $15,000 added New England Breeders Stakes on September 27 for 2 year olds bred in the six state region.
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Suffolk Downs
Chockyotte Roy Wins Newport Pace Finish
In Salem New Hampshire Roy edged Harrys Bomber at the wire to win the $3,000 Newport Pace at Rockingham Park. The winner clocked 2 05 2/5 for the mile.
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Arn Mart Dominates Mt Park Feature In Vermont Race
Pownal Vermont AP Arm Mart won his third straight race at Green Mountain Park on Thursday night, easily taking the $1,900 feature. The horse finished the 7 1/2 furlongs in 1:34 3-5 in a strong performance.
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Arn Mart
There Are 92 Classified In Want Ads Why Not Use One
Local newspaper urges readers to consider the 92 classified ads section as a practical way to reach buyers and announce services. It emphasizes affordability, broad reach, and quick results for sellers and job seekers alike.
Year Of The Ram Predicted To Challenge Colts In 1968
AP notes a wide open NFL Central Division with the Rams and Colts as potential title contenders. Rams add Bob Brown and Izzy Lang, expect a comeback by Unitas for Baltimore, Vikings backed by Eller, and Dallas-like tough defenses across Green Bay Chicago Detroit. preseason hints place Minnesota atop Central, Rams favored in Coastal with early-season test in Baltimore December rematch in LA.
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Lions
Lem Barney
Merger Move Up To NBA Gardner Says
NBA and ABA merger talks surge as ABA raids NBA rosters and star players move to the rival league. Gardner says the move is up to the NBA while several referees and players switch sides and contracts shift for 1970 71 seasons.
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Lew Alcindor
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Celtics Lose Two Year Vet Mal Graham
The Boston Celtics placed Mal Graham on voluntary retirement due to a recurring glandular ailment. Graham, 24 and a No 1 draft choice from New York University in 1967, played only brief action in 23 games last season while on Army duty. GM Red Auerbach expressed hope he may return someday, as the club also deals with Sam Jones’s retirement and coach Bill Russell’s retirement announcement.
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New York University
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Bogs Beats Duran For European Middleweight Crown
Danish boxer Tom Bogs, aged 164, defeated Italian Carlo Duran, 159, by a close outpoint in Copenhagen to claim the European Middleweight title.
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Denmark
Carlo Duran
Italy
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