Packers Bears clash could hinge on place kickers
New York AP reports the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears may settle their Wrigley Field game Sunday on field goals. Jerry Kramer leads NFL scoring for Green Bay, having hit 15 of 25 FGs, while Roger Leclerc anchors Chicago with a history of clutch kicks and a standout 1961 five-field-goal performance against Detroit.
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Bears Must Play At Peak Form
Chicago coach George Halas warned that the Bears must deliver their best game of the season to beat the Green Bay Packers. Both teams shared first place in the Western Division with 8 1 records, and Green Bay carried an eight game winning streak after a season opener loss to Chicago.
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Splint Removed Starr Starts To Throw Passes
Green Bay veteran quarterback Bart Starr began throwing after removing a hand splint as the Packers prepared for a Chicago Bears game. Starr, out of three games, threw short and long passes in a drill with no contact. Coach Vince Lombardi said it was too early to declare a start, noting Bears may present new strategies.
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Celtics Meet Lakers Tonight at Madison Square Garden
New York dispatch reports the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers meet at Madison Square Garden in a top division NBA clash. Both teams lead their divisions and a potential playoff preview brings heightened stakes with Celtics, led by Johnny Havlicek limited by a knee issue, facing the defending champion Lakers in the season opener between the two storied clubs.
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Cardinals face big problem stopping Jim Brown in Cleveland
St Louis coach Wally Lemm says Brown’s power requires gang tackling and perfect pursuit as the Cardinals challenge the Browns in Cleveland. Brown leads the NFL with 1,293 rushing yards and a 7.1-yard average, aiming to break the single season record of 3,597 yards. The Cards sit 6-3, chasing 7-2 Browns and Giants with two meetings in three games ahead.
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Holovak remains confident despite Chiefs slide
Boston Patriots coach Mike Holovak downplays Kansas City’s five straight losses and warns the Chiefs could explode at any moment. He notes KC has star players like Len Dawson and Abner Haynes and believes they can beat any opponent on a given day.
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St Marys Edges St Charles In OT For Playoff Win
George Newell found Roland Handy for a 23 yard scoring pass in the fourth quarter. Steve Schmeyer caught a 6 0 TD to put St Marys ahead, but St Charles tied the game with eight seconds left. An overtime win and a spot in the grammar school title game.
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Grand Jury Seeks Hospital Records in Knox Case
Baltimore AP The Baltimore grand jury investigating heavyweight boxer Ernie Knox death has asked Johns Hopkins Hospital for medical records on Knox treatment in January February 1961 and May 1963. State's Attorney William J. O'Donnell said records must be made available Thursday. Knox, 26, died after a October 14 bout with Wayne Bethea.
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Track Judges Cleared Of Blame In Roosevelt Riot
New York based report states the state Harness Racing Commission absolved Roosevelt Raceway judges after a riot following the sixth race. About 500 fans surged onto the track, causing damage and halting the program. The commission said the judges acted properly under harness racing rules and will aid prosecutions of those involved.
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Philadelphia fans celebrate overtime victory over Warriors
Philadelphia fans hailed the 106-102 overtime win by the 76ers over the Warriors. Hal Greer hit a 43 second jumper for the decisive points while Ben Warley added two late free throws in the final eight seconds.
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Rays Schalk Tops AL Catchers In Fielding Eight Seasons
Chicago White Sox catcher Ray Schalk led the American League in fielding for eight seasons, matching a standout record. The note credits Schalk with consistent defensive excellence across his career in Chicago.
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Golden Gate Quartet Sings of No Gold For Forty Niners
In Yankee Stadium, the Golden Gate Quartet appears in the New York Giants dressing room as they prepare to face the San Francisco Forty Niners. The group includes alumni from the Forty Niners and will sing the theme song Dont Give No Gold to Frisco.
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Tenpin Highlights and league records across multiple circuits
After week one in the Classic League Budweiser and City Savings cracked 1000 scratch. Budweiser set a new league and association high with 1024 and a PBA high triple total of 2843. Walt Koslowski Jr led Mid-Week with 648 and an association high 195 average. October highs included Joe Mole 824 and Ford Lemieux 645. Highlights spread across Miracle Mile and Tri City Leagues with high triples and singles, leading teams and players into award boards at Berkshire Bowl.
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Harold Johnson
Skyline standings and high scores in local bowling league
Sky line. Mustaine's Variety led Roger's Pharmacy by a half point to win first, with Home Club second after beating Halvorson's Tree Service. Home Supply won 3-1 over Emerson's. Electric slipped to third. Harold Irish 430 and Bill Maitland 220 led single scores, Cliff Nichols top average at 167. Continental Five Plus One shows Pane's Cleaners seven points behind. Mary Carter Paints third. Dalton Tractor and Earl's next. Pete Szymanski rolled 538 and 192 for high scores.
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Matrango Sees St Josephs Hoops Being No Favored But Tough
North Adams coach Frank Matrango said St Josephs High will not be favored for the Northern Berkshire League title but will challenge opponents. He outlined fast pace, ball movement and shots to counter height, with captain Joe Gentile returning and a host of hopefuls fighting for starting roles. The squad, boosted by Joe Zavalarro’s help and a reshaped schedule, aims to build chemistry in early nonleague games.
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Pats Lose Ron Burton For Season
Boston players suffer a season setback as Ron Burton, the Pats’ leading rusher last year and a key big play threat, is ruled out for the season with a back injury and a pulled leg muscle. Coach Mike Holovak announced the season-long loss as Boston seeks a new spark inside the opponent’s 30 yard line.
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Egremont and Tucker Triumph in Elementary Soccer
Egremont School sixth graders beat Williams School 4-3 on the Egremont field as David Stetsen scored three goals and Mark Robertson added the decider. Tucker School defeated Bartlett 2-0 at Wahconah field with Gary Pullaro and Paul Campoli scoring in the shutout. Glenn Bassett and Gary Murphy scored for Williams in a losing effort.
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