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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1968

Page

7

Notre Dame and Purdue set for clash in South Bend

AP's Jack Mollenkopf backs Notre Dame while Ara Parseghian favors Purdue as the No. 1 debate ends and the two teams prepare for a high stakes afternoon in South Bend. Other Top Twenty matchups include Nebraska at Minnesota and UCLA at Washington as the college football week unfolds.

Associated Press Jack Mollenkopf Notre Dame Ara Parseghian Purdue Mollenkopf South Bend Ind Parseghian Oklahoma Virginia Nebraska Minnesota Indiana Kansas O.J. Simpson California Northwestern Penn State Kansas State Florida Florida State Alabama Southern Mississippi Mobile Leroy Keyes Terry Hanratty Jim Seymour Irish Urdue Seymour Hanratty Keyes Jim Hnratty Tulsa Arkansas Vanderbilt Army Colorado Clemson Georgia Baylor Michigan State North Carolina State North Texas State Colorado State U Stanford Oregon Iowa Texas Christian Kentucky Mississippi Texas A&m Tulane

Packers Could Be In Trouble By JACK GAND

Detroit should offer a pool line on Green Bay as they face a Central Division rival. The Lions crushed Chicago 42-0 and recent losses have left Green Bay in a tough mood after games against Minnesota and upcoming tests with New Orleans and St. Louis.

Jack Gand Associated Press NEW York Detroit Green Bay Packers Lions Chicago Bears Dallas Minnegota Vikings Milwaukee New Orleans Applecart St. Louis Cleveland Pittsburgh Saints Chicago Washington NFL

Siegfried Ends Holdout For No Cut Contract With Celtics

Celtics secure veteran guard Siegfrred in a one year deal after a five minute meeting with Red Auerbach. He sought a no trade clause but Auerbach refused. Siegfrled joins practice and pledges to deliver a strong season for the defending champions.

Ohio State Auerbach Siggy Siegfried Celtics

End Of Season Baseball Tuneups In Major Leagues

National League races hinge on Pete Rose and Matty Alou tied at .332 for the batting lead with Cincinnati and Pittsburgh in a four team chase for third. Los Angeles and Philadelphia duel for seventh as New York edges Houston in the cellar fight. In the American League Boston leads Cleveland for third with New York and Oakland closing out, while California Angeles and Chicago White Sox clash for eighth. Washington closes at Detroit as Denny McLain eyes potential Series duty after a rest period. Bob Gibson and Steve Carlton pace pre series tuneups for St Louis.

Associated Press St. Louis Detroit Cincinnati Pete Rose Pittsburgh Matty Alou Reds San Francisco Pirates Chicago Atlanta Los Angeles Philadelphia New York Houston Phillies Boston Cleveland Indians Baltimore Dave McNally Washington Red Sox Oakland Yankees Athletics Minnesota Anaheim California Angels Chicago White Sox Angels Sox Tigers John Hiller Joe Sparma Pat Dobson Denny McLain Mayo Smith Bob Gibson Astros Steve Carlton Ray Washburn

National League pennant chase and boxing note in Maine

Baseball standings show St Louis leading with 95 wins, San Francisco 86, Cincinnati 82 and others in pursuit. Pittsburgh and Los Angeles near .500. pennant clinched by x team. Boxing report from Portland notes Irish Jimmy McDermott knocking out Augie Simmons in the second round at Holyoke event. McDermott 168, Simmons 162 pounds.

W. L. Pet. G.B St. Louis San Fran Cincinnati Chicago Atlanta Pittsburgh Los Angels Philaphia New York Houston Los Angeles Philadelphia San Francisco Murday Portland, Maine Jimmy McDermott New England Holyoke Mass Augie Simmons McDermott Simmons

Yale and Dartmouth Open 1968 Football Schedule Spotlight

Yale led by quarterback Brian Dowling opens its 96th season against Connecticut in New Haven while Dartmouth hosts New Hampshire in Hanover. Holy Cross visits Harvard, Rhode Island meets Brown, Vermont seeks to end Wilkes’ 21 game win streak, and Boston University goes to Maine in a weekend of non conference games amid a top heavy New England AP poll.

Associated Press Yale New England Boston College Navy Ale Brian Dowling Connecticut New Haven Dartmouth Hanover N.H Holy Cross Harvard Rhode Island Brown Vermont Wilkes Boston University Orono Maine Massachusetts University of Buffa Redmen Tim Adams Huskies New Hampshire Bob Blackman Wildcats Tufts Annapolis Penn State Eagles Joe Yukica Tom Boisture Phil O'Neil Crusaders Paul Saba George Lalich

Trotters and Pacers Evening Race Card Post Time Seven

Thoroughbred style harness card lists ten races with pace and trot events. Notable entries include Birthday Song and Monterey Hanover with multiple drivers, and top purses reaching seven hundred dollars for Race Five.

Bolion Rapid J. Gerry Wise H. Pike Bob Yates D. Richards Amn Gary Black F. Smith Highleys Way W. Campbell Poor Frank J. D. Salley Jato Monterey Hanover R. Gartleyay F. Parker City Hall S. Bubier Terra L Connor W. Campbell Adams Joy B. Smith Tod Attorney A. Tweedieri Milly Boot R. Gartley B. Pike G. Reed Tamar R. Grindle Cyclone Hanover A. Nason Mountain Byrd Birchcrest Pink Mary F. Watts Tammy Scott Garland Aston Vernon D. Carlisle Jr J . D. Salley Major Moraka G. Reed Black Dazzle Misty Mary

Area Youths Join Orono Campus Football Team

Orono area youths report to fresh coach Ian Mac Kinnon for the University of Maine football program this fall. Players include Michael Eon Richard Bergeron Robert Chard Robert Aradis Rene Simard and Ken Fairfield with Fairfield serving as manager. The Bear Cubs field a 58 man squad with Dick DeVarney as assistant coach. A four game schedule opens Oct 4 at Bridgton Academy. Colby freshmen will not play this season Colby uses freshmen on its varsity team Maine Maritime Academy Jayvees replace Colby and play Oct 14 at Orono.

Orono — Area Ian MacKinnon University of Maine Michael Eon Biddeford Richard Bergeron Robert Chard Kennebunk Robert 'Aradis Rene Simard Ken Fairfield Kennebunkport Bear Cubs Dick DeVarney Bridgton Academy Colby Fresh Colby Maine Maritime Academy Jayvees Rono

Century years not divisible by 400 are not leap years

The rule states that years ending in 100 or 200, 300 or 500 are not leap years unless divisible by 400. This standard improves calendar accuracy by skipping leap years in most centuries while preserving correct alignment every 400 years.

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