Colts Rally Past Giants 31-16 Clinches Title
Baltimore overhauls New York 31 to 16 in a 24-point fourth quarter to claim the NFL title for a second straight year. Johnny Unitas throws two TD passes and runs for one, while Gino Marchetti and the defense intercept three Giants passes. Net take from the game was $555,743.16 with distribution to players and clubs.
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Giants Lose NFL Title Tilt After Fourth-Quarter Rally
In Baltimore, the Giants clung to a 9-7 lead on the Colts 38-yard line late in the third. Coach Howell chose to go for a first down as Alex Webster failed to gain. Baltimore surged with four fourth-quarter touchdowns to win the NFL title. Don Joyce Gino Marchetti, Gene Lipscomb, Art Donovan key the defense while Unitas, Berry and company produced the comeback. Conerly had two interceptions and Gifford was robbed once, altering the complexion of the contest.
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Rookie QBs Lead Syracuse Against Texas in Cotton Bowl
Two rookie quarterbacks pace Syracuse as they prepare to face Texas in the Cotton Bowl next Friday. Dave Sarette has 59 percent completion while Dick Easterly hits 53.8. Injuries thin Syracuse backs as veterans miss time and Easterly and Sarette push to spark the attack.
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North Passer To Quit After Ait Victory
MIAMI Florida Joe Caldwell the Miamian who set a pass record at Army and led the North to a 27 17 Shrine game win over the South says he is through with football He plans to join the Army after graduation in June and pursue a career there He completed 13 of 20 passes for 169 yards and a touchdown in the Orange Bowl Shrine game Caldwell also hopes to serve with the Engineers and to marry his Miami High sweetheart Geegee Mathers in June He called the best pass he ever completed
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Shoulders Leads Bull Riding at National Finals Rodeo
In Dallas two events left at the National Finals Rodeo with Jim Shoulders of Henryetta Oklahoma leading bull riding and favored to win the all around title for the fifth consecutive year while Jack Busch Horn of Cassville Wisconsin led bareback bronc riding and also stood well positioned for the championship.
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Cave Scores Tournaments Saturday Games
ECAC Holiday Festival first round results include Cincinnati 96 over St Bonaventure 91 and Iowa State 74 over Kansas State 73. NYU 78 defeated Dartmouth 68, St Josephs 84 over Manhattan 7, while Colorado 64 beat Nebraska 55. Queen City Wisconsin 95 toppled Boston College 82. Canisius 89 edged Pitt 85. Far West Classic saw Oregon State 54 New Mexico State 50 and Idaho 63 over Portland 45. Washington State 74 beat Hawaii 45, Oregon 66 over Denver 49, M Laws 84 over Creighton, Xavier 84 tied New Mexico, Marquette 84 over Wisconsin 70, Detroit 87 over Buffalo State 55.
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Regional Play Sessions Move to Columbus for AA Class
Otio High School Athletic Assn reshapes Class AA events with Columbus hosting Region No 3 on March 18 19 bringing Central District winner to face Athens Canton and Martins Ferry. Other regions shift to Kent State Toledo and Cincinnati venues while Class A sites stay unchanged from last year.
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Ohioans Open Tourney Action In Holiday Basketball Night
Cincinnati, Xavier, Dayton and Bowling Green lead Ohio college teams as they start holiday tournaments. Oscar Robertson scored 47 as Cincinnati beat St Bonaventure 96 56 and hosts Evansville faces Toledo in several nearby tourneys. Ohio State travels to Kentucky in a tuneup before Big Ten play.
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23 College Tourneys On Tonight
Twenty three college basketball tournaments start tonight with many top teams in action. California faces Illinois as West Virginia meets Stanford in the Los Angeles festival opener. Utes meet Duke in Raleigh Dixie Classic first round. Other events include Oklahoma City All-College Louisville Blue Grass Houston Miami and Detroit Motor City opens.
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Fight results and historic football clash noted
Mavana Angel Robinson Garcia defeated Jorge Quintero by outpoint at 145 to 138 from Cuba and Panama respectively. Tokyo ETB Sanongy stopped Thad land and Yasaud in Sweden. Northwestern met Notre Dame for the first time in 1889, with the Lat ter winning 9 to 0.
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Young Heavies and vets set for TV boxing card
Undefeated Tom MecNeeley of Boston faces George Logan of Boise in the NBC 10 pm headliner at Madison Square Garden. Chicago Stadium hosts the Mims versus Tiger middleweight title bout on ABC at 10 pm. Also on the card are four 10 round heavyweight bouts featuring Lee Williams, Don Warner, Bill Ryan, and Bartolo Soni.
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Yankee Line Dominates in North’s 20-8 Blue Gray Victory
Montgomery Alabama report says a beefy Yankee line, largely from Big 10 colleges, powered the North to a 20-8 win in the 22nd Blue-Gray game. Coaches credit the line play for the second straight North win and narrowing the series lead to 13-8.
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High School Cagers Back in Spotlight
Holiday tournament action returns with Chesterhill in the Kiwanis event at McConnelsville facing Junction City Bremen and Morgan County. Oak Hill Union Furnace and two more area tourneys begin Tuesday with matchups including Shade Laurelville Allensville Wellston Jackson Coalton and Murray City at Lancaster.
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Celtics Extend Winning Streak Against Royals in Tight Win
The Boston Celtics stretched their NBA record streak to 15 straight victories by defeating the Cincinnati Royals 121 to 111. The Hawks saw their six game winning run end with a 117 to 104 loss to the Syracuse Nationals, snapping their lead in the Western Division.
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Old Men Pace Ewbank's Colts to Victory Over Giants
Baltimore's Weeb Ewbank praised the Colts defense as a group of veteran linemen stifled the Giants in a 31-16 NFL championship win. Gino Marchetti Roy Krouse Art Donovan Don Joyce and others anchored the line while Johnny Unitas threw two TDs and scored once, preserving the title.
Nationals Dominate Southwest 21 6 Copper Bowl Upset
In Tempe Arizona State University coach Frank Kush criticizes the selection system as the Nationals defeat the Southwest all stars 21 to 6 in the Copper Bowl. Kush says the national pool should be more representative and notes the Nationals outgunned the Southwest on offense while Arizona State’s Bill Spanko catches a 41 yard pass for the lone Southwest score.
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