Packers Edge Browns 21 20 in late rally
Green Bay coach Vince Lombardi praised Cleveland as the best team they had faced to date after the Packers rallied to beat the Browns 21 to 20. Jim Taylor scored the decisive late touchdown as Starr passed for 238 yards and 118 rushing yards helped Green Bay improve to 2-0 while Cleveland fell to 1-1 with a return to Eastern Division play pending.
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Meredith Hurls Five To Passes In Cowboys 52 7 Win
Don Meredith threw five touchdown passes in the Dallas Cowboys 52 7 rout of the New York Giants in the NFL opener. Meredith, 28, completed 14 of 24 for 358 yards and a 12 yard run, while Bob Hayes and Dan Reeves starred with big receiving totals. Johnny Unitas also starred for Baltimore with four TD passes lifting the Colts over Minnesota.
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Namath fires five TD passes as Jets crush Oilers
Jets stay unbeaten in the AFL Eastern Division with a 52-13 win over Houston powered by five Namath touchdown passes. Ladd and Holmes were neutralized by the Jets' line as DeLuca and Herman credited for the shutout effort. Other results: Kansas City 32 Oakland 10. Buffalo 58 Miami 24. Boston 24 Denver 10.
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Pomeroy Wins 2nd of Season
Pomeroy remains unbeaten after a 38 22 non league win over Rutland Saturday night. Finlan and Moore each scored twice as Swisher connected on three TD passes including two to Finlan for 57 yards. Rutland’s Hawkins threw two TD passes and Lemley added a rushing score while Rutland also benefited from a safety.
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Yancey Wins Portland Open With 271
Bert Yancey captured first prize of 6600 for a 271 total at the Portland Open. Billy Casper took second with 274, Pete Brown third at 276, while Bruce Crampton and Wright Garrett tied at 277. Jack Nicklaus finished tied for sixth at 279.
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Gallipolis Pick To Win SEOUL Gallipolis Favored
Gallipolis, coached by Terry Hansley, is predicted to win the 1966 Southeastern Ohio Athletic League football title by the league writers and broadcasters in Athens. Gallipolis edged Athens 1 percent in nine ballots, earning 64 points to Athens 61 44, with votes spread among Wellston, Jackson, Logan, Pomeroy, Nelsonville and Middleport.
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Baseball Standings and Results from Weekend Action
Summary of standings across leagues with team records and recent results. Includes Chicago St Louis Cincinnati and Houston New York Philadelphia Los Angeles outcomes plus Sunday stars pitching Phil Ortega and batter Bob Allison delivering clutch moments.
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Early college football scores from across regions
Weekend college football results show mixed outcomes with Toledo and Xavier drawing, Dayton edging Richmond, and notable high scores such as Tulsa 57 and Texas 6. Kentucky topped North Carolina while Washington and Stanford posted victories in the Far West.
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McDowell Dominates Tigers as Indians Reach 31 K's in Rain
Sam McDowell struck out 14 Tigers before shoulder stiffness, as Cleveland beat Detroit 6-5 in 10 innings. Tiant and O Donoghue combined for seven more strikeouts, totaling 21 by Indians and 31 in the game amid windy conditions. Highlights include Vic Davalillo’s double and Max Alvis’s RBI single in the 10th.
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Ohio Bobcats Learn From Purdue Rout And Look Ahead
Ohio University fans voice mixed reactions after a 42 to 3 defeat by Purdue. Coach Bill Hess highlights lessons learned, notes promising play in the first half, and predicts improvement. Injury updates mention Swindell, Wanke, and an upcoming BC matchup as the squad refines its offense and defense.
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Vinton and Glouster Score First Victories in Gridiron Showdowns
Vinton County overwhelmed Miller's Falcons 44 14 as Jay Hughes ran for three touchdowns and Herb Kinnison added a 78 yard kickoff return score. Glouster blanked Athens Reserves 22 0 in a strong defensive showing led by Jim Moore two rushing TDs and a 36 yard pass play from Ernie Chalfant.
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