Giants Clinch East Title in Narrow Victory Over Bears
Don Chandler booted four field goals and two extra points as the New York Giants beat the Chicago Bears 26-24 to clinch the NFL Eastern Conference title, extending their win streak to seven and securing a playoff berth. The win kept Green Bay and Detroit in a tight Western race and left the championship opponent to be decided for a Dec. 30 game at Yankee Stadium.
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Kennedy brothers unite at Midwestern rivals
In Bowling Green Ohio the Kennedy brothers Bert a senior end for Bowling Green State University and Mike a junior end for Kent State University were photographed together after traveling separately. The Mayfeld Heights family connects two football programs in the region.
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New England Openers Rocked By Early Upsets In College Ball
Yale fell 61-49 to Connecticut as Dale Comey scored 16 to pace the Huskies. MIT lost 73-72 in overtime to Trinity, ending a 15 game MIT win streak. Massachusetts beat Stonehill 47-42, Northeastern routed Bowdoin 68-32, Dartmouth beat Vermont 76-63, Clark beat Coast Guard 77-65 led by Dwayne Corriveau with 29, and Central Connecticut overwhelmed Salem State 108-56. Additional scores included Amherst over Harvard 51-41 and Rhode Island 80 Brandeis 73.
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60 Years Pass But a Memory Lingers On
Harvard Stadium turns 60 as Myron Witham, Dartmouth legend and 1903 captain, recalls the 10 0 upset over Harvard. Witham, a candidate for the National Football Hall of Fame, coached at Purdue and Colorado, taught at Vermont and St Michael's, and remains active in education and memorials.
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Outlook hazy at Middlebury basketball team faces height gap
Middlebury College men struggle with height as 6 2 sophomores Karlson and Royer top the tallest roster. Co captains Stewart and Lucas lead a reshaped lineup aiming to improve on last season 0 17. Jonas Maine and Roger Karlson return with freshmen experience but height remains a hurdle. Jeffrey Pelton planned return after academic ineligibility, boosting roster after holidays.
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Peter Karlson
Robert Royer
Craig Stewart
Wayne
Wallace Lucas
New York City
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Mackey
Stewart
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Charles Cox
Peter Henry
Paul Whitteman
Jeffrey Pelton
West Rupert
Callico Shines With Two Big- payout Wins at Churchill Downs
Louisville Kentucky AP report notes jockey Joc key Frank Callico rode two winners in week one of the fall meeting at Churchill Downs. Bright Prince paid $199.40 for a $2 ticket and Sequent paid $194.40, making him the town’s crowd favorite among long shot bettors.
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NFL Draft Opens as 280 College Players Sit For Pick
The NFL begins its annual draft in Chicago with 280 players to be chosen over 20 rounds. Los Angeles Rams have first selection likely quarterback Terry Baker of Oregon State. AFL made its choices Saturday, signaling Baker’s NFL move and listing top first round picks such as Walt Sweeney and Danny Brabham. The event starts at 10 a.m. CST and lasts 12 to 16 hours with all June graduates eligible.
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Walt Sweeney
Syracuse
Jerry Stovall
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New York
Dave Behrman
Michigan State
Buffalo
Kermit Alexander
UCLA
Denver
Danny Brabham
Arkansas
Houston
Art Graham
Boston College
Boston
Ed Budde
Pro Basketball Scores and Schedule Update
Weekend results include Detroit 117 over New York 115 and Boston 129 over Syracuse 110. Cincinnati 131 beat Chicago 121 while Los Angeles 110 defeated St Louis 97. Boston 128 edged Cincinnati 127 in OT and St Louis 122 beat San Francisco 116. No today games. Tuesday matchups Detroit vs Syracuse New York. Los Angeles at New York. American League results list Long Beach 93 Philadelphia 86 and Chicago 125 123 Kansas City.
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Cincinnati Tops DePauw in Season Opener as Top Teams Struggle
Cincinnati opened the season with a dominant 97 to 39 win over DePauw, while Virginia Tech and Southern Illinois upset high ranked teams. Kentucky, St Bonaventure, and Ohio State also faced early difficulties, with Duke and Wisconsin narrowly securing wins. Loyola Chicago, West Virginia, and Illinois posted strong showings in their openers. The Bearcats, missing Hogue and Krick, displayed flawless play led by Lee McLear as Hokies edged Kentucky 80-77. St Bonaventure and Southern Illinois matched power for power on the hardwood.
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Gary Bradds
Hogue
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Lee Mclear
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Fred Crawford
Burr and Burton Opens Season with Vergennes Victory
In Vergennes Burr and Burton Seminary cruised to a 53 23 win over Vergennes as Hans Gaiotti led with 17 points and Mike Zambalis added nine. The Bulldogs built a 29 8 halftime lead and coach Cliff Weymouth praised his reserves and overall performance in the opener.
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Fighters Compete Across Cities Dominate Cards
In Los Angeles Raymundo Torres of Mexico defeated Irish Billy Collins from Detroit in ten rounds. In Buenos Aires Gregoria Peralta of Argentina beat Rodolfo Dias of Argentina in ten. In Tokyo Takao Maemizo of Japan defeated Noboru Saito of Japan in ten.
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Raymundo
Battling) Torres
Mexico
Billy Collins
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Gregoria Peralta
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Rodolfo Dias
Tokyo
Takao Maemizo
Japan
Noboru Saito
Bowl season outlooks as top college teams chase titles
Southern California sealed a perfect 10-0 season with a 25-0 win over Notre Dame to grab national hopes. Navy runner Staubach starred in a 34-14 win over Army, while Alabama and Mississippi earned Orange and Sugar bids respectively. Bowl lineup forms as Notre Dame weighs Rose opponents, and other regional results give momentum to Georgia Tech, Texas Christian, Tennessee, Baylor, and Boston College among others.
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Bruins Shut Out 3-0 by Montreal Amid Slump
Bruins suffer a 3-0 defeat to Montreal as Eddie Westfall misses the game due to a fogged travel schedule. Jacques Plante earns his second shutout of the season while Boston struggles with poor passing and slow reflexes, slipping to two wins in the NHL season.
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North Bennington Edges Bristol 40 39 In Rough Tilt
North Bennington upset Bristol 40 39 in a wild game. Rick Haynes scored with 45 seconds left to seal the victory as Bristol contested a buzzer beater that counted after the horn, sparking a heated scene.
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Governors Press Bris tol to Edge Bristol Jays 34 26
Bristol Jayvees fall to Governors 34 26 in a tight basketball game on a narrow court. Dennis McDonough scores 15 points to lead Bristol despite aggressive North Bennington defense.
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Akron High School Blocked Punt Injures Player
Center lineman Jim Iglehart of Central High blocked a Kenmore punt in the annual Akron area game and received eight stitches under the eye. A Kenmore player accidentally stepped on him, requiring four more stitches on his hand.
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Society marks Traube's presidency with honor
They Also Serve NEW YORK AP A gold plaque was presented to Shepard Traube by the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers for helping win recognition for the group from Broadway producers. The citation came as he completed a three year term as the society's first president. Named as his successor was Joseph Anthony with Philip Burton and Agnes De Mille as vice presidents.
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