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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1968

Page

6

Vikings Upset Packers 26 13 In Asurprise NFL upset

The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Green Bay Packers 26-13 as Joe Kapp inched two inches for a crucial first down and led a 74 yard drive to a decisive touchdown after halftime. Detroit crushed Chicago 42-0, Dallas beat Cleveland 28-7, and other NFL outcomes followed as the league shifted on Sunday.

Associated Press Minnesota Vikings Packers Vikings Green Bay Minnesota Bud Grant Joe Kapp Detroit Lions Dallas Chicago Bears New Orleans Saints Washington Redskins Baltimore Atlanta Los Angeles Pittsburgh Cleveland San Francisco St. Louis New York Giants Philadelphia New York Jets Boston Cincinnati Buffalo Kansas City Denver Bill Brown Kapp

Simpson Stars as USC Beats Minnesota in Big Saturday

O J Simpson led Southern California with four touchdowns and 236 rushing yards on 39 carries as No 2 USC defeated Minnesota 29-20. Gilbert of Texas and Gipson of Houston shone in a 20-20 Texas Houston tie, with Gilbert rushing 195 yards on 21 carries and Gipson 173 yards on 28 tries.

Associated Press O.J. Simpson Southern California Chris Gilbert Texas Paul Gipson Houston Simpson Minnesota O.J Gilbert Gipson Southwest S. Gilbert Cougars Longhorns Florida Air Force Alabama Virginia Tech Penn State Navy Nebraska Utah Indiana Baylor UCLA Pitt Gary Beban Bill Bolden Bruins Jim Nader Bill Hunter Army Citadel Ron Volbrecht Washington Jim Plunkett Stanford San Jose State Chuck Hixson Southern Methodist Auburn North Carolina State North Carolina Georgia Tech Texas Christian Michigan State Syracuse California Michigan Arizona State Wisconsin Wyoming Utah State Colorado Oregon

York Wildcats Roll Wells 33-14 in Class D Tilt

York beat Wells 33 to 14 as Hal Stanwood fueled the offense with four down passes and three York touchdowns in the third quarter. Fernald and Peterson each caught scoring passes, while Chadwick and Litchfield added scores for York. Wells finally reached the scoreboard late in the final period with Litchfield’s 15 yard run and Daggett’s rushing tally.

Bill Munson Detroit Mel Farr Earl McCulloch Lions Bears Mike Weger Lem Barney Don McCall New Orleans Dave Whitsell Saints Sonny Jurgenson Earl Morrall Johnny Unitas Baltimore Morrall Tom Matte Jimmy Orr Roman Gabriel Dick Bass Rams Pittsburgh Willie Town Fran Tarkenton al Haymond Eagles Carl Lockhart New York Stanwood S. Fernald Yorks Wells Billy Litchfield Warriors Wayne Daggett York Wells Fernald le le Gough Estes Clough C. Works Boston Best Zouzasmous McIntire Colby Sowerb Rt Rt Carol J. Peterson Glenville Stanwood Litchfield Schofield Wentzell Matthews W. Daggett Chadwick Buckland Ey D. Works Leigh Bragdon J. Logan D. Logan Sheijen Gross Carl Welch Johnson G. Moulton W. Nickerson Whicher Currier Filosa D. Moulton B. Nickerson M. Wentzell Locke Jones Chase Fernald Peterson Chadwick Litchfield G.ett Matthews Rush Schofield Coupe

Ponies Set Records at Greenacres Raceway Meet

At Greenacres Raceway Buxton ponies posted new marks led by Ed Dawley s Saucy 2 05 and G Hoyts Bubbles 1 59 Quarterpole owned by Donna Souliere set 1 54 Multiple pony races and times across events noted with entries from Souliere Mason Larose Pollard and Dawley Also report Boston University football loss sidelined senior linebacker Fred McNeilly with a broken arm after a 28 0 defeat by Colgate

Buxton Greenacres Ed Dawley Saucy Bubbles G. Hoyt Donna Souliere Quarterpole Champs Choice M. Pollard General Patton D. Souliere Liz- Ann M. Collard Lower Hall L. Souliere Panama Lady Smarttime White Star Sunnyacres T. Larose E. Dawley Greyhound L. Mason Pepper J Sargent Silver Prince C. Pollard M. Stewart C. Souliere M. Polland Sededaan Ite Nuggett L Gregoire Shadow Mite Windsor Ae Tiny Tim Windsor Misty Boston Fred McNeilly Peabody Boston University McNeilly Terriers Colgate

Seagulls And MCI Wind Up In 7-7 Standoff

Maine Central Institute and Old Orchard Beach High School fought to a 7-7 nonconference football tie Saturday. MCI quarterback Greg Patterson scored on a second quarter sneak from the two yard line. Paul Jacques added the lone Old Orchard Beach TD with a five yard run and kicked the extra point.

Pittsfield Maine Central Institute Old Orchard Beach High School MCI Greg Patterson Paul Jacques Old Orchard Beach Jacques Maine Central Institute Parker le le Leo L'Heureux Knight Duke Landsman M. L'Heureux Demunburn C c D. Roberge Johnson B. Boisjoy Clark Lemar Stickney Barker G. Patterson P. Boissoly Guy Patterson Tucker. Ilgan G. Roberge Bouchard P. Jacques

Senators blank Tigers 6-0 as Pascual shines

Camilo Pascual of the Washington Senators pitched a four hit shutout to stop Detroit’s season-high 11 game win streak. Willie McCovey drove in four for the San Francisco Giants with a homer and a double in a 10-2 rout of the Atlanta Braves.

Associated Press Camilo Pascual Senators Detroit Tigers Willie McCovey Giants San Francisco Atlanta

Bangor High Seniors Edge TA 21 19 in Comeback Victory

Bangor High rallied from a 19 7 deficit after three quarters to beat Thornton Academy 21 19 Saturday. Adrian Dutremble and Dave Lane starred for TA with touchdowns, while Joe Higgins and Mike Magee connected for Bangor in the late stretch. Lane and Rancourt key plays as Bangor mounted a 60 yard march to seal the win.

Bangor Thornton Academy Bangor High Thornton Adrian Dutremble Dave Lane Mike Magee Joe Higgins Higgins Joe Gallant Sam Estey John Sprague Lane Bob Rancourt Esteys Lele Dutremble Goggins Chenard Sprague Loranger Larochelle Snyder Froan Bangor Sneddin Telly Weymouth Gallant L. Snyder Gain Ames Shields Browman W. Anderson Coutts Thornton - Dutremble Polackwich Bangor - Gallant Thornton - Wabagaza

Westland Allied Distaff Bowlers Wind Up Season

Westland Allied Distaff Bowlers wind up season with a banquet at the Steer House in South Portland. Bill Manning of Pastime Lanes handed out trophies to all bowlers. Jean Lizotte, Priscilla Oxton, and Liz Perkins earned special trophies for high average, high three strings, and high single. Adrienne Martin, Terry Bergeron and Rose Beaupre received similar awards for Allied. The winter league starts Wednesday October 12.

Hampden Greenville Westland-Allied Girls Steer House South Portland Bill Manning Maine Street Biddeford Violet Soulard Terry Bergeron Jean Lizotte Priscilla Oxton Liz Perkins Westland Group Adrienne Martin Rose Beaupre Allied Girls Westland Pat Nield Allied

Baseball pennant race tightens after weekend results

National League standings show St Louis and Los Angeles near top with San Francisco and Atlanta chasing. Weekend scores include Los Angeles defeating St Louis 3 0 and 3 2, while Cincinnati and Houston split. American League margins shrink as Detroit and Baltimore post wins. pennant drama continues into midweek games.

W. L. Pet. G.B St. Louis San Fran Cincinnati Atlanta Chicago Pittsburgh Los Angeles Phila Phia New York Houston San Francisco Philadelphia Los Francisco

Fryeburg Beats Kennebunk 25-0 In Prep Football

Fryeburg Academy came from a scoreless first half to defeat Kennebunk 25 to 0. Highlights included a 20 yard punt return for a Fryeburg TD by Dave Mornay, a TD after an interception by Bob Jordan, and a late score by Ray Bouchard as Fryeburg overpowered Kennebunk’s defense with strong running and key fumbles by Kennebunk.

Kennebunk Fryeburg ‘Academy Fryeburg Ram Dave Mornay Bob Jordan Greg Karakashian Marty McFarlin Ray Bouchard Bouchard E Jordan Williams Goodall Carol Foster Perkins Hill Owens Douglas F. Hansen Darling Rt Rt Peterson Morway Miller Karakashian Normand Randall Landry McFarlin J. Haskell Bouchard M. Hansen

Substitutions and scores from Maine high school football games

The Fryeburg substitutes list and players for several Maine high school football games are shown alongside final scores. Matches include Gardiner 18 Lawrence 18, John Bapst 24 Rockland 0, Skowhegan 29 Winslow 7, Oxford Hills 7, and others such as Traip 29 Mt Blue 0, Leavitt 18 Erskine 0, Mexico 19 Williams 6, Dexter 13 Foxcroft 7, Orono 32 Higgins 13, Hampden 12, and Greenville 7. Regular officials and ref details are listed.

Gardiner Lawrence John Bapst Rockland Skowhegan Winslow Morse Oxford Hills Bridgton SAD St. Ignatius Boothbay Region Traip Mt Blue Hall-Dale Lisbon Leavitt Erskine Livermore Falls Winthrop Mexico Williams Jay Telstar Dexter Foxcroft Mattanawcook Stearns Orono Higgins Hampden Greenville

Local Prep Football Scores From Maine Matches

Schoolboy teams posted varied results across Maine venues with notable wins for Belfast over Madison 41 12 and York defeating Wells 33 14 while Belfast and traditional powers earned decisive successes. Other notable scores include Bangor 21 over Thornton 19 and Cony 25 over Deering 7 with Portland 15 Westbrook 0 and Lewiston 9 over South Portland 19 in a busy week of high school football across Biddeford Waterville Old Orchard Beach MCI Bryn I Kennebunk Brunswick Belfast Madison Portland Westbrook Belfast Madison York Wells

Biddeford Waterville Bangor Thornton Old Orchard Beach MCI Bryn I Kennebunk York Wells Portland Westbrook South Portland Lewiston Cony Deering Sanford Brunswick Belfast Madison

Fights Last Night in Ventura and Mexico City

Boxing results from Ventura featuring Lobite Montoya defeating Eliseo Estrada by points. In Mexico City Octavio ws mez stopped Masataka Uno. Julio Guerrero knocked out Kyuzo Hashimoto. Brubey Carmo na stopped Norio Endo. Bantamweights and lightweights indicated with multiple outcomes.

Associated Press Ventura Calif Lobite Montoya Mexico Eliseo Estrada Mexico City Octavio Mez Masataka Uno Japan Julio Guerrero Kyuzo Hashimoto Brubey Carmona Norio Endo

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