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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1962

Page

6

Ex-Brownie Bob Mitchell leads Redskins past Browns 17 16

Ex Browns star Bob Mitchell scored on a 60 yard pass from Norman Snead as Washington stunned Cleveland 17 16. The Redskins tied with Dallas and led by half a game over the Browns Giants Cardinals and Steelers after a tight NFL Sunday. Bob Kha yat added the winning punt as Washington blocked two Lou Groza field goals.

Groza Tom Wilson Cleveland Y. A. Tittle del Shofner Don Chandler Giants Sonny Jurgensen New York Green Bay John David Crow Packers Jim Taylor Paul Hornung Max McGee Bar Starr Hornung Minnesota Buddy Dial John Henry Johnson Layne Sammy Baugh Steelers Cowboys Eddie LeBaron J. W. Lockett Frank Clarke Joe Womack Plum 49Ers San Francisco Dan Lewis John Brodie Ram Billy Wade Joe Marconi Bears Wade Marconi Rick Casares Johnny Unitas Cliff Livingston Lamar McHan Colts Tommy Mason Vikings

Yankees Clinch Tie For AL Pennant With Win And Postseason Hope

The Yankees clinched at least a tie for the American League pennant by defeating the White Sox 5-1 in 10 innings, aided by a late offensive burst after Early Wynn’s bid for 300 wins was spoiled. Minnesota kept pace by routing Baltimore 9-2, while Detroit beat Kansas City 3-1 and Los Angeles fell to Cleveland 11-5. The night offered strong performances from Jim Bouton era era star players as team races tighten with several games remaining.

Associated Press New York Yankees Washington Senators Yankees Ralph Houk Chicago White Sox Minnesota Baltimore Twins Los Angeles Angels Cleveland Detroit Kansas City Red Sox Senators Washington Rain Wynn Wynn Lefty Grove Bill Stafford White Sox Joe Cunningham Floyd Robinson Hector Lopez Ellie Howard Harmon Killebrew Walter Bond Indians Angel Jim Perry Hank Aguirre The Athletics

Scores from the Pro Football Week Partitions

Pro Football results across leagues show American Conference games with Dallas beating Oakland 26 to 16, Houston 42 over San Diego 17, and New York tying Buffalo 17 to 6. National League notes New York 29 over Philadelphia 13, Baltimore 34 defeating Minnesota 7, Chicago 27 over Los Angeles 28, Pittsburgh 30 besting Dallas 28, Green Bay 17 over St. Louis 6, Washington 197 to 14, Detroit 45 defeating San Francisco 24.

Cleveland Browns Bobby Mitchell Washington Red Browns Mitchell Norman Snead Redskins Paul Brown Skins Ernie Davis Dallas New York Giants St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Steelers Giants Philadelphia St. Louis Green Bay Packers Steelers Bobby Layne Packers Detroit Lions Chicago Bears Baltimore Colts Lions Milt Plum San Francisco 49Ers Bears Los Angeles Rams Colts Minnesota Vikings Houston San Diego Chargers Oakland New York Titans Buffalo Jimmy Brown Ed Khayat Snead Bob Khayat Lou Groza Associated Press New York Baltimore Minnesota Chicago Los Angeles Pittsburgh Green Bay Washington Cleveland Detroit San Francisco

Thornton Yearlings Open Season At Jack JHS

Thornton academy Freshman squad starts six game slate at Jack Junior High tomorrow. Coach Randy White aims to improve on last season’s two wins and five defeats. Two tackles exceed 200 pounds. QB battle between Ted Wilcox and Matt Ruben favors Ruben slightly. New twins Mike and Jim Duranceau expected to see action. Starting lineup lists Duranceau and Dolby at ends, Plummer and Twomey at tackles, Fournier and Kimball at guards, Hevey at center. Backfield features Ruben at QB, Nason and Goodwin or Morin at halfbacks, Chandler at fullback. Other players include Cloutier Lewis LeBlanc Belanger Henderson Weiss Brouillard Houde Leclair Hunt Scammond Stacy Harris Glass Poisson Hill Meserve Michaud Millard Doyle Tarazewich Gaudet Letourneau Simpson Molodozon Ombie Litwinowich.

Thornton Academy Jack Randy White White Ted Wilcox Matt Ruben Ruben Thornton Mike Jim Duranceau

Seagulls Dominate Morse In Open With Lifter Ouellette Lambert

Old Orchard Beach Seagulls rout Morse High 38 to 0 in Bath opening. Roger Ouellette scores three touchdowns and John Lambert adds two as Ouellette pass to Mike Ford for a 91 yard TD and Pendergast adds two PATs. Lambert scores twice in each of final periods, with Elliott also contributing.

Roger Ouellette John Lambert Boudreau Ladakakos Benoit Ms Eae Cary Emery Rt Min S. Johnson R Lee Rooney Peacock J. Lee Ouellette Kaler Lambert Quinn Pendergast King Old Orchard Old Old Orchard—Dumont, T. Lee, Bill, Tucker, Potvin Parr Stevens Brousseau McVicar G. Doe Sweeney Jalbert Souza H. Doe Morse Connors B. Morse F. Morse Sirois Farrow Burtocci Farr Frank Soule B. Lee Snowden Bower Harco White Buck T. Johnson Lambert Oquellette Ford

Tigers Held At Bay By Vikings Of Oxford Hills

Oxford Hills Vikings defeat Biddeford 13 to 0 in South Paris. Speedy Jon Saleeby scores twice, with Brian Smith and Rodney Winslow contributing as the defense smothers the Tigers. Crowd near 2000 witnesses a top Class B showdown, highlighted by a 12 yard run after a Lovejoy scramble and solid Viking defense limiting Biddeford to three first downs.

Oxford Hills Vikings Jon Saleeby Biddeford High Tigers South Paris Vikings Tigers Oxford Hills Saleeby Brian Smith Fred Lovejoy Tiger Biddeford Danny Pappas Seteavanutes le Taylor Seee Smith Nichols Adler Barrios Anderson

Maine Colleges Football Scores Across Regional Matchups

The report lists numerous college and high school football results from Maine and nearby areas, including U Maine, Tufts, Bates, Norwicht, Colby, Maine Maritime, Oxford Hills, Sanford, South Portland, Deering, Lewiston, Cony, Portland, Westbrook, MCI, Old Orchard Beach, Morse, Waterville, Brunswick, John Bapst, Rockland, Traip, Fryeburg, Erskine, Eliot, York, Monmouth, St Ignatius, Wells, Kennebunk, Exeter, Bridgton, St Berwick, with Mountaineers baseball noted in spring.

Thornton Stephens Oxford Hills Biddeford Sanford Portland Deering Lewiston Cony Westbrook MCI Old Orchard Beach Morse Waterville Brunswick John Bapst Rockland Traip Fryeburg Erskine Eliot York Monmouth St. Ignatius Wells Kennebunk Exeter Bridgton St. Berwick

Thornton Academy downs Stephens high with powerful win

Thornton Academy dominated Stephens high of Rams 33 to 4 at Saco on Saturday, using a balanced attack led by Dennis McNabb and Kimball to build an early season threat. The Maroon offense combined sharp passing and strong running with four touchdowns, while Stephens managed only a single scoring drive. Thornton outgained Stephens 286 to 81 yards and completed eight of 11 passes for 175 yards.

Thornton Academy Stephens Rams Saco Dennis McNabb Maroon Kimball Dave McNabb Bill Soucy Ieese Ken Chenard Steve Staples Dave Denny Reak Thornton Dennis Staples Kermit Lane Charley Belanger Bridges Rumford Rere Puiia Sawyer Dickson Ee Eelg Bulger Bott Ascescase c Thurston Johnson Goodwin de Eeert Jobin Pelletier Locke den McNabb Metivier da McNabb Soucy J. Sylvester Walls Sait Callahan Murphy Bergeron Belanger Tardiff Chenard Perrin Turmelle Plante Perry Knight Watson Baker Milligan Childs McNabby den. McNabb Crozier Cartmill Bennett Sherwood

Class A Conference Standings And Friday Schedule

Local standings show Edward Little Lewiston Sanford Bangor Cony and Stephens in contention. Friday games include St Louis at Edward Little Cheverus at Stephens. Saturday features Lewiston at Thornton Portland at Bangor Deering at Sanford So Portland at Cony. Doorbell Campaign KANSAS CITY MO An Operation Doorbell program will launch by the Church of the Nazarene this fall to reach a million new families starting with a church wide day of fasting and prayer on Sept 26.

Edward Little Lewiston Eakoaas Oesenens Sanford Cesseesse Sasteed Cnevefus Cieceseres Bangor Lewiston Thornton Portland Deering Sanford Cony Kansas City Church of the Nazarene

Liston Favored In Major Boxing Clash In Chicago

The Patterson Liston title fight set for Tuesday night at Cimiskey Park is marked by tense pre fight activity in Chicago. Liston expected to wear a Chicago fit glove while Patterson and handlers debate padding. Sponsors project a four million dollar closed circuit TV take and one million seats across 264 outlets.

Chicago Floyd Patterson Sonny Liston Cimiskey Park Liston Championship Sports, Inc Illinois State Athletic Commission Fox River Valley Ill Aurora Downs Patterson Sammy Frager Ihandlers Frager

Oilers Top Chargers in 42-17 rout to tie AFL East leaders

Houston Oilers overpower San Diego 42-17 as Tolar and Cannon combine for 212 rushing yards to lift the Oilers into a three-way lead in the AFL East with Boston and New York. Blanda connects to Dennigan for Houston’s opening score, while Dawson and Burford pace the Texans.

Associa Press Houston Oilers Charlie Tolar Billy Cannon Oilers San Diego Chargers Boston Houston New York Buffalo Allas Oakland Texans San Diego Denver Tolar Cannon George Blanda Charlie Dennigan

Maury Wills Sets Stolen Base Mark in Marathon Season

Maury Wills swiped his 97th base in Los Angeles 12 2 loss to St Louis, setting the single season record for baseruns in moors history. The record depends on 162 games versus Cobb 96 in 154 games. Frick’s prior ruling from the Maris case governs how it is noted in the books.

Associated Press Maury Wills Ty Cobb Yessir Cobb Detroit Maris Wills Dodger Flash Los Angeles St. Louis Ford Frick Tigers

East Biddeford Little League Banquet Planned for Tuesday

East Biddeford Little League will hold its annual banquet Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Elks lodge on Portland Road in Saco. All players, bat boys, coaches, umpires and league officials are invited, with sponsor representatives and Eagles, Butlers and Council Chagnon co hosting.

East Biddeford Little League Elks Lodge Portland Road Saco The Elks Eagles Butlers Council Chagnon Leon Jones Mike Nanes Red Sox Boston Washington Nanos

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