Packers Clinch Central Division With 17 13 Win Over Bears
The Green Bay Packers clinched the NFL Central Division by defeating the Chicago Bears 17 to 13. Bart Starr passed for 174 yards and a TD to Boyd Dowler, while Travis Williams’ 69 yard kickoff return sparked the defense. Leroy Kelley rushed for 163 yards and Browns victory.
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Pro Grid Standings Sunday's Results
Sunday standings list teams with scores and schedule notes. Games include Atlanta at Los Angeles Dallas at Baltimore Chicago at San Francisco New York at Cleveland Pittsburgh at Detroit Green Bay at Minnesota New Orleans at St. Louis Philadelphia at Washington.
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Last Place Mets Begin Swapping
MEXICO CITY United Press: the Mets, last place in baseball, announce two trades with the Chicago White Sox likely to involve catcher J C Martin and pitcher Bill Denehy for Ken Boyer and cash. Also show interest in acquiring Jack Fisher as White Sox seek pitching. Luis Aparicio tied to rumors amid winter meetings.
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Mel Farr's Big Brother Leads Houston Victory
Miller Farr, two years older than Mel Farr, paced Houston to a win as he starred in kickoff returns. Once often labeled Mel Farr's brother, Miller's rising pro career and past conference leading returns in 1962 and 1963 are noted despite limited national attention.
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Patriots Drop 27-6 To Oilers In Bailout Of A Hard Season
Houston Oilers hand Boston a 27-6 defeat as Miller Farr returns a 62 yard interception for a TD and Jim Nance surpasses 1,000 rushing yards for the second straight AFL season. Farr finishes with two interceptions, Beathard-Pete passes produce Oilers scores, Granger and Bass add TDs, and Parilli has limited impact for Boston.
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Bruins Sweep Wings To Stand Alone Atop NHL
Bostonroars as Bruins defeat Detroit 7 5 to move two points ahead of idle Toronto in the Eastern Division. John McKenzie nets a hat trick while Tom Williams scores the late winner as coach Harry Sinden jokes about facing expansion teams next. Bruins plan a light practice before hosting Minnesota.
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Damascus Named Horse of the Year and Top Three-Year-Old
New York reports Damascus was named both horse of the year and top three-year-old colt of 1967 by the Thoroughbred Racing Association. Damascus and other TRA champions will be honored at the annual dinner on November 30 in Washington, D.C.
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New England Grid Wars End on Fitton Field
New England college football wraps up with Boston College and Holy Cross facing a season finale at Fitton Field Worcester. Yale clinched the title with an 8-1 marks while Brown Brown shows progress under Len Jardine. Yale beat Harvard 24-20. BC crushed Massachusetts 25-0. Connecticut upset Holy Cross 3-0. Dartmouth 7-2. Brown 14-7 over Columbia.
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Rose Bowl Bid Stirs Three-Way Big Ten Title Race
Minnesota finishes with a 21-14 win over Wisconsin but Indiana beats Purdue 19-14 creating a three way Big Ten tie. Rose Bowl invite goes to Indiana, ending Minnesota's hopes.
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Bosox Regulars Not Expendable
Boston Red Sox manager Dick Williams targets a starting pitcher at the winter meetings and says no regulars including Joe Foy are expendable. Williams confirms Elston Howard will be the catcher, Bobby Doerr will assist in spring training, and notes trade possibilities may involve outfielder Sandy Valdespino and catcher Tim Talton with John Wyatt possibly moved. The note also mentions Foy as a likely absentee from trade and references other teams’ interest.
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Monument League High Singles Hits by Ottaviano Farrar and Mattison
In the Monument League high singles G Ottaviano earns 210, L Farrar 209, and A Mattison 207. High triples see F Marcoux 564, R Poblocki 553, A Jones 536.
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