Spurrier, Filling In for Brodie, Leads 'Frisco to Win Over Colts
Spurrier filled in for the injured Brodie and directed the 49ers to a 21-? upset of the Baltimore Colts. He completed 18 of 30 passes for 205 yards and one TD, earning praise after San Francisco’s first win of the season as Los Angeles also beat Chicago to push the Colts further from contender status.
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Rams edge Bears on late field goals in tight clash
Rams win 3 field goals by Bruce Gossett after Bears miscue on last quarter drive. Packers’ Donny Anderson sparks 114 rushing yards in return to action. Lions’ defense dominates, Gilliam, Johnson connect for late scores. Redskins rally past Steelers with Jurgensen TDs. Eagles top Saints 13-10 behind Baker and Snead.
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Lions Clinch JFL Crown in 20-6 Title Clincher
The Lions claim the Junior Football League title with a 20-6 win over the Browns at Wahconah Park. They finish 5-0-1, overcoming a first-half deficit as Don Perkins and Pete Koscher key plays set up scores. Rams upset Giants 20-6, led by Mike Isabel scoring three touchdowns and a rare 40-yard keeper return by Pete Newman on a tipped play.
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Dartmouth Beating Harvard Capped by Coincidental Thefts
CAMBRIDGE Dartmouth College fended off Harvard 24 10 but suffered two robberies connected to game events. Dressing rooms at Andover Academy and Harvard were looted, with money, rings and personal belongings stolen. Officiating drew no complaints.
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Tufts Downs Williams 18 7 On Ellis Field
Tufts University remained unbeaten with an 18 to 7 triumph over Williams at Ellis Field. Pete Cohen threw two scoring passes to Rich Giacchetti and John Ambrosino added a 57 yard run, while Jack Male returned a second half interception for a TD. John Dember gained 174 rushing yards for Tufts. Williams’ Jack Maitland scored Williams lone TD.
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Berkshire Harriers Win Perfect Match
Berkshire School varsity cross country from Sheffield, Massachusetts, won over Darrow School with a perfect score of 13 to 30 in New Lebanon New York. Captain Chuck Delamater led with 14 43 over 3 6 miles, followed by Pierre Erhard Whit Waits Bruce Osborne Tim Saltonstall Tim Carmen Steve Friend and others. Darrow’s Law Futterall placed eighth. Jim Gardner and George Youn german finished 16 46 and 17 03. Berkshire improves to 5 2 Darrow drops to 1 5. Berkshire will host Gunnery Wednesday at 3.
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Monument Mountain Rolls To 34-0 Win Over HVRHS
GREAT BARRINGTON Monument Mountain Regional High defeated Housatonic Valley Regional 34 to 0 behind a powerful rushing attack and solid downfield blocking. Spartan quarterback Rathbun scored on a one yard run after moving into enemy territory, with Norton adding a four yard TD later. Monument Mountain reserves played the final period as they prepare to visit Dover Plains High in New York next Saturday.
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Monument HVRHS Dominates Housatonic In 3-Plus Quarters
Spartans jack up record to bye wins and three losses as Monument Mountain controls the game. Pete Rathbun returns from elbow injury to direct a 60 yard opening drive TD, a 10 yard third quarter scoring run, and a late two point conversion attempt. Ed Nardi adds a 27 yard scoring run after a Spartan possession, while Ross Gard provides a few long runs for Housatonic but lacks blocking.
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