Surprises Mark NFL Open As AP Recaps Week One
The NFLs 42nd season opened with Philadelphia Eagles toppling Cleveland 27-20 after Norm Van Brocklin returned to coaching. Detroit, Dallas, Minnesota, and San Francisco posted upset wins while Chicago, New York Giants, and Green Bay suffered setbacks in a day of late surges and clutch scores.
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Amateur racer killed in Dover Speedway rally crash
Somersworth New Hampshire an amateur racing buff died Sunday when the sports car he bought a week earlier tipped over at the Dover Speedway during a rally.
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Thornton Pulls Surprise Win Over Red Riot
Thornton upsets South Portland 18 to 0 at Thornton Academy field as Dennis McNabb directs a balanced attack. McNabb throws for a score to Staples, then runs in another TD, with Kimball powering in the finale as Thornton dominates the Red Riot.
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Oilers reach softball finals amid disqualified opponent
The Oilers of Biddeford advance to the 17th annual State Softball tournament final after Citizens Utilities of Bangor forfeited, leaving the Oilers with a 4-0 record entering Sunday's final rounds. Semifinalists include Old Town Indians and Waterville Chez Paree with a 3-1 mark, while Doyle and Carter beat Forest Gardens 4-0 in a later game.
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Songin Captures Command as Patriots Triumph
Butch Songin replaced Babe Parilli in the second period and powered the Boston Patriots to a 45-17 AFL win over Denver. He tied a single-game record with four touchdown passes while coach Lou Saban kept Parilli in the rotation. Roger Maris nears Babe Ruth’s home run mark with his 58th, and Detroit’s Tigers fall short as the Yankees clinch pennant chances.
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Seagulls Edge Westbrook In Openers With Fumble Momentum
Old Orchard Beach Seagulls defeated Westbrook 25 to 6 in the season opener at the Beach gridiron. A sequence of early Westbrook fumbles, recovered by Danny Blaney and Pete Timmons, paved the way for Don Pratt and Roger Ouellette scores as Seagulls built a 19 0 lead. Jimmy Timmons added a 37 yard TD and a 53 yard sprint later, while Westbrook finally broke through with a seven yard TD by Francoeur late.
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Scrappy Tigers Take Early Lead but Fall to Dover 24 14
Biddeford high Tigers led by Billy Oakes and Dick Johnson held an 14 8 halftime edge against New Hampshire power Dover before Dover surged to win 24 14. The team showed toughness and a strong effort, signaling a promising season ahead despite the loss.
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Old Time Dodgers Fight For Flag With Tourney Win
Dodgers stay in pennant chase after third tournament win to date and 28 strikeouts in the series. Snider belted a ninth inning single to tie Milwaukee and an 11th inning single to win 4 3 after Hodges notched his 2 000th MLB game. Reds drop further behind as Phils blank them. Musial hits 14th homer on 20th anniversary with St Louis. Alou has four hits and 18th homer in 8 2 win over Cubs.
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Rams Stubborn Fight Ends in Fryeburg Loss
A Kennebunk high eleven led early but the Rams fell 26 19 as Fryeburg Academy sealed the win with a 70 yard interception return in the final minute. Condon scored twice and Pierce added a TD and a point after.
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Maine high school football results display varied scores
Thornton defeated South Portland 18 to 0 while Dover beat Biddeford 24 to 14 and Old Orchard won 25 to 6 over Westbrook. Other notable results include Fryeburg 26 Kennebunk 19 St Ignatius 14 Traip 7 York 25 Bridgton 7 Lewiston 19 Cony 19 tie Brunswick 27 Oxford Hills 7 Gardiner 7 Madison 6 Waterville 25 Old Town 6 Morse 32 Crosby 6 Winslow 7 Lawrence 0 John Bapst 32 Stearns 0.
Sea Hawks trample Randolph by 26 to 0
Portland Sea Hawks delivered a dominant aerial game against Randolph Townies scoring 26 points without reply on Sunday. Home fans saw the Sea Hawks extend their push with strong passing and early offense.
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Vail-boosted rally extends season streak in semi-pro win
Quarterback Tommy Vail threw three touchdown passes to Don Lary and Mike De Simon as consecutive wins continue the semi-pro season. Willie Greenlaw added a rushing score and combined with De Simon for another. The victory marks their 12th straight over two years.
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