Taylor and Kilmer pace NFL with four touchdowns each
Jim Taylor led Green Bay past Cleveland 49 17 scoring four times and gaining 145 yards while Bill Kilmer added four for San Francisco in a 38 24 win over Minnesota. The Packers and 49ers share the Western lead at 4 1 with Giants and Eagles tied atop the East at 4 1.
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Jimmy Brown
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Brown
Louisiana State
Green Bay
Bill Kilmer
San Francisco
49Ers
Minnesota Vikings
Packers
New York
Philadelphia
Giants
Dallas
St Louis
Cleveland
Athens and Jackson Vie for SEOL Lead in Big Friday Clash
In the Southeastern Ohio League race Jackson and Athens share the top spot as heavy favorites for a pivotal Friday night. Athens’ line has gelled and the defense has allowed only 22 SEOL points while injuries to Frey Grogan and DeVeau challenge their offense. Jackson hosts Nelsonville Greyhounds as both teams pursue a Friday showdown in the 1961 SEOL campaign.
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Athens
Tom Osborne
Jim Dudding
U.S. Army
Fort Lee
Bulldogs
Bulldog
Middleport
Athens High School
AFL NEL Pro Grid Standings Summary
National Football scores show New York 31 over Dallas 10 and Philadelphia 20 over St. Louis 7. Pittsburgh 20 defeated Washington 6 while Green Bay 49 beat Cleveland 17. Detroit 14 edged Los Angeles 13 and San Francisco 38 triumphed over Minnesota 24 with Chicago 24 vs Baltimore 10.
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Washington
Detroit
Los Angeles
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Green Bay
Taylor
Paul Hornung
NFL
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Dallas
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cleveland
San Francisco
Minnesota
W. L. Pet
Dallas A
L. T. Pen
Bucks Face Stern Test After Blanking Illinois
Ohio State seeks a tougher challenge on Saturday as it travels to Evanston to face Northwestern after a 44-0 rout of Illinois. Coach Woody Hayes cautioned that the Illinois win proves little, noting the Illini are down this year.
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Illinois
Woody Hayes
Ohio Stadium
Evanston, Ill
Northwestern
Browns Suffer Humiliating 49-17 Loss to Packers
Green Bay overwhelmed Cleveland 49-17 as Jim Taylor ran for four touchdowns and 158 yards on 21 carries. Milt Plum left with a dislocated thumb and Len Dawson would take over if needed. Browns coach Paul Brown minimized the setback noting the standings impact remains just one game.
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Cleveland Browns
Green Bay Packers
Paul Brown
Green Bays
Browns
Jim Taylor
Cleve
Land
Jim Brown
Packers
Milt Plum
Gern Nagler
Ray Renfro
Green Bay
Lou Groza
Plum
Pittsburgh
Milt
Steelers
Len Dawson
Alliance
Renfro
Dawson
Brown
McKinley football scandal leads to suspensions and transfers
Portsmouth supt H W McKelvey accuses Canton McKinley of stealing James and Larry Austin, prompting an OHSAA inquiry that suspended McKinley from interscholastic football for the 1962 63 school year and declared the brothers permanently ineligible. The investigation tied the transfer to job promises and an alleged booster involvement. Local officials plan appeals and seek penalties relief.
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Joseph Austin
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Tin
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Howard Baughman
Kempthorn Motor Co
John Quinn
Kempthorn's
Quinn
Schott
Make a date with the SCOUT for versatile fun
The SCOUT offers a 5-foot pickup for light hauling with or without a cab, doors and windows off for open air trail use, steel Travel-Top or soft vinyl top, and a fully enclosed wagon. It features a 93 hp COMANCHE engine capable of light trailer pulling and optional all-wheel drive for tough terrain, inviting immediate trial purchase.
Gridiron Week Delivers Big Clashes and Surprises
A look at this Saturdays college games features Notre Dame versus Michigan State, Texas at Arkansas, Mississippi against Tulane, and Alabama versus Tennessee. Michigan State and Notre Dame won decisively last weekend, with Arkansas, Texas, Ole Miss, and Ohio State posting strong showings. The day also includes notable upsets and key division matchups shaping the midway point of the season.
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Michigan State
Texas
Arkansas
Mississippi
Rebels
Tulane
Alabama
Tennessee
Iowa
Wisconsin
Ohio State
Northwestern
Spartans
Michigan
Pete Smith
Irish
California
Bayer
Longhorns
Oklahoma
Ole Miss
Houston
Pat Trammell
O Bama
North Carolina State
India
San Diego Beats Titans for Sixth Straight Victory
In the AFL Sunday San Diego defeated New York 25-10 to extend their win streak to six. The Chargers relied on Jack Kemp's passing and Paul Lowe's runs as New York’s loss narrows its gap with Buffalo to half a game. Denver beat Oakland 27-24 and Buffalo edged Dallas 27-24.
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New York
Buffalo
Boston
Houston
San Diego
Allas Stoweee
Denver
Oakland
Dallas
Jack Kemp
Paul Lowe
Titans
Officials Invite Area Coaches for Athens Gathering
Officials invite area coaches to the annual Athens chapter SEC Football Officials Assn social gathering. The event begins at 8 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Mill Street in Athens.
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Athens
SEC
Knights of Columbus Hall
Mill St
Italy Takes Cup Playoff Victory Sealed for Davis Cup
Italy defeated the United States to earn the right to challenge Australia in the Davis Cup trophy final. Nicola Pietrangeli secured the decisive third point by beating Jon Douglas of Santa Monica, California, 9-7 6-3 6-2, as interzone play reached its final day with Italy leading 2-1. Douglas had provided the U.S. sole win in the early matches.
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Italy
United States
Australia
Nicola Pietrangelo
Jon Douglas
Santa Monica
Calif
Douglas
Pietrangeli
Europe
U.S
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