Pirates Clinch National League Title in 1960s Era Magic
The Pittsburgh Pirates clinched their sixth NL pennant and first since 1927 by defeating the Milwaukee Braves 4-2 in a tense finish. Eddie Mathews homered for the Braves in the 10th, while Glen Hobbie and the Cubs aided by beating the St. Louis Cardinals to secure the Pirates’ spot. The Pirates now prepare to face the New York Yankees in the World Series, aiming to even a 33 year old score from 1927.
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Dallas Texans Triumph in AFL Clash At Dallas
The Dallas Texans beat the Los Angeles Chargers 17 to 0, lifting them into a first place tie with Denver in the AFL West after a crowd of about 42,000. Cotton Davidson connected on passing and kicking as the Texans stout defense limited LA, while the NFL Cowboys lost 35-28 to the Steelers amid a smaller crowd. The Oilers Oilers and Titans also sit at 2-1 after Houston upset New York 14-13.
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First weekly Progressive Whist held at Salle Charite Biddeford
The first weekly Progressive Whist at Salle Charite Alfred Street Biddeford drew 13 tables. Special prize winners included Mrs Anita Chalout Mrs Marie Jeanne Gosslin Mrs V Gagnon and Mrs Ferdinand Bourque. Women first prizes went to Mrs Yvonne Bourque and Mrs Edmond Moisan. Men first prize to Theo de Legare. Medley Beaulieu won second. ladies third to Mrs Beatrice Nadeau. Booby prizes went to Mrs Aleile Boucher and Rene Racine. Social hour with music followed. Refreshments served by the auxiliary. A USDA survey notes over half of home eggs are eaten at breakfast.
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Raiders Rally Past Oilers In Stunning Late Upset
Oakland surges to its first win behind a late drive capped by Gene Prebola’s 14 yard TD pass from Flores and Larry Barnes added the second extra point after George Blanda had Houston in front with an 8 yard TD to Johnny Carson and two field goals.
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Winners Named At VFW Card Party
A Biddeford VFW auxiliary card party at the city building Sunday night named high scorers Mrs. Mamie Gagne Mes Hazel Foucault and Mrs Jeannette Curro and Mrs Alden Racine served as co chairmen for the event.
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Local Party Awards Highlight Community Recipients
Miss Lucille Dubreuil and Mrs Lucianna Roy led in flow and scoring. Bernard Gonneville won the men’s prize, Blanche Small earned the ace of hearts, with special prizes going to Bernard Gonneville and Rose Cantara. The next party is set for October 2.
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Playwright directs New Orleans speech for Toys in the Attic
Lillian Hellman staged T o y s in the Att ic with educated New Orleans speech for Northern audiences. Northern ears found it hard to understand so southern dialects were used and coached by Alice Hermes. The New Yorker native combined several Southern dialects to create a non northern sound.
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Shirley Chooses TV Over Movies With Memo to Elvis
Hollywood notes say Shirley Temple will not return to the screen citing a preference for television. She plans a Sunday night TV show and will travel from her northern California home only a few days monthly. Elvis Presley reportedly rents in Bel-Air while Milton Berle and Elvis discuss Mr. Wonderful. Jack Webb develops a narcotics film. Pulpit note covers Palm Palow church co pastors Mr and Mrs Howard L Kriebel both 25 and with training from Lancaster Theological Seminary.
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Exclusive Cairo Club Accepts 90-Year-Old Applicants
The Youngsters Club in Cairo Germany ranks as a top exclusive group. Prospective members must be at least 90 years old. The club currently has 13 members.
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