Bears Defeat Giants To Claim NFL Championship
Chicago Bears win 14 to 16 at Wrigley Field to capture the NFL title. George Halas, in his eighth championship as owner, guides a defense that intercepts Y. A. Tittle five times and seals the victory with a late TD. Bill Wade plays all game amid a frigid, televised showdown.
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Chicago Goalie Blanks Toronto Fourth Time
Chicago goalie Glenn Hall shut out Toronto for the fourth time this season as the Black Hawks beat the Maple Leafs 2 0 to move to the 1963-64 midway with a five point lead over Montreal. Kenny Wharram scored twice, Stan Mikita assisted on both goals, and Hall earned his 20th win in 35 starts as Chicago strengthened its playoff position.
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Burton to Play in AFL Championship Versus Chargers
Boston Patriots clinched the Eastern Division with a 26 8 win over the Bills at War Memorial Stadium. Ron Burton was cleared to play the title game after a league ruling, following his 11 plays and key yardage as a decoy. Garron starred with 44 rushing yards and 120 receiving, while Lamonica connected for a late 93 yard TD to Dubenion.
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NHL Results From Weekend Schedule and Standings
NHL results recap shows Detroit Montreal and Toronto Boston results with ties and decisive wins. Standings list Chicago Montreal Toronto Detroit New York Boston with points and goals for versus against. Upcoming schedule notes Toronto visits Detroit on Tuesday.
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Morse Nips Thornton As Stags Defeat St. Louis
Morse High edged Thornton Academy 56 51 in Linnell Gym as Cheverus beat St Louis 70 57 at the Portland Exposition. Stags move to six straight wins led by Pelletier and Bannister with Shevenell sparking in the second half. Ted Caouette led scoring for St Louis with 20 points.
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Kentucky Wildcats chase top spot in holiday tourneys
Kentucky seeks No. 1 in the Sugar Bowl tourney kickoff facing Loyola New Orleans while Duke meets Auburn. Davidson faces Penn in Charlotte. other majors include Far West Classic, ECAC Holiday, Big Eight, Quaker City and Sun Carnival finals. UCLA and Villanova among winners. teams across nation claim titles and improve rankings.
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Cotton Bowl Looms Large as Texas Navy Duel Tops Bowl Week
College football’s unofficial championship week features Texas and Navy in the Cotton Bowl, with Rose Orange and Sugar bowls also in spotlight. North Carolina crushed Air Force 35-0 in the Gator Bowl as Shrine and other all-star games finish the postseason slate.
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