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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1966

Page

5

Browns Rally Past Giants 49-40 In Late TD Drive

Cleveland erased a 31-4 halftime deficit to beat New York 49-40 as Eunice Green returned a screen pass 31 yards for a late TD after Frank Ryan connected with Ralph Smith. Leroy Kelly ran for 126 yards with three touchdowns, joining the 1,000-yard club, while Bill Glass sealed the win with a 13-yard fumble return TD.

Cleveland UPI Eunice Green Frank Ryan Cleveland Browns New York Giants Browns Ryan Ralph Smith Giants Green Bill Glass Tom Kennedy Clarence Child New York Gary Wood Pete Gogolak Gogoluk Childs Wood Leroy Kelly NFL Joe Morrison Gogolak Gary Collins Kelly Smith Glass Kennedy

Wharram Leads Hawks Over Red Wings 4 1

Kenny Wharram scored his 0th and Mth goals to lift the Chicago Black Hawks past the Detroit Red Wings 4 1. Chicago moved to second in the league, one point behind Toronto, as it logged a fourth win in five games despite Wharram’s early two goals.

Cincagg UPI Kenny Wharram National Hockey League Chicago Black Hawks Detroit Red Wings Chicago Black Hawks Foronto Maple Leafs Wings Wharram Detroit Pollie Roger Crozier

Colts Rally Past Bears 21-16 on Unitas Berry TD

Baltimore at home edged Chicago 21-16 as Johnny Unitas connected with Raymond Berry on a 33 yard TD with 39 seconds left. Alvin Haymond had a key end zone pass breakup as the gun sounded to preserve the win and keep Baltimore’s slim playoff hopes alive.

Baltimore UPI Johnny Unitas Raymond Berry Baltimore Colts Chicago’ Bears Chicago Alvin Haymond Rudy Bukich Colts Green Bay Packers Haymond Bukich Bears Ralph Kurek Kurek Richie Petitbon Unitas Laitimore Chitage I Bal—Haymond Uatchaels Dilka LeClerc Bai—Lorick Michoets Bol Berry

NFL Standings and Results Eastern Western Divisions

United Press summarizes NFL standings by division with win loss splits. Eastern standings feature Dallas St Louis Cleveland Philadelphia Washington Pittsburgh and New York with records 2-? 831 BIO. Western shows Green Bay Los Angeles San Francisco Chicago Detroit Minnesota. Sunday's results include Green Bay 20 San Francisco 20 Minnesota 13 Baltimore 21 Chicago 16 Los Angeles 23 Detroit 4 Cleveland 49 New York Philadelphia 27 Pittsburgh 23 Dallas 31 St Louis 17. Saturday lists Green Bay at Baltimore as the only game scheduled.

NFL United Press Il. T. Dallas St. Louis Cleveland Philadelphia Washington Pittsburgh Atlanta New York W. L. T. Green Bay Los Angeles San Francisco Chicago Detroit Minnesota Green Bay San Franstlanta Baltimore New York Phila Pitts Dallas San Fran Cleve Phila

Maple Leafs Down Bruins 8-3 For Tie Of First

Toronto Maple Leafs rout Boston Bruins 8-3 to seize and hold first place as Dave Keen and six teammates scored. Conacher Pappin Pulford Mahovlich Brenneman and Red Kelly added goals to back a 2-1 lead after the first period. Bruins’ Murphy Connelly and McKenzie scored in a crowded game as Toronto pulled away late in the second.

Boston UPI Dave Keen Toronto Maple Leafs National Hockey League Boston Bruins Brian Conacher Jim Pappin Bob Pulford Frank Mahovlich John Brenneman Red Kelly Leafs Ron Murphy Wayne Connelly John McKenzie Bruin Toronto

Royals Rout Outcasts In North End Twin Bill

The Royals crushed the Outcasts 10 96 in the first game of a North End Boys Club senior league doubleheader. In the second game West scored 18 and Osborne 12 as Royals beat All Stars 58 46. Vincent Sorrentino added 20 for Bons. Bruins on skid. rookie defenseman Bob Orr suffered torn left knee ligaments and will be out at least three weeks.

Royals North End All Stars West Osborne Vincent Sorrentino Bons Bruins Bobby Orr

Stratford YMCA NHL Standings and Junior League Start

Stratford YMCA announces a youth basketball league for 9 to 12 year old boys starting January 7 with prior practice on Saturdays. Four or more teams will compete at Wooster Junior High, with games Saturdays and Sundays from 9 to 11 am.

Stratford Ymca United Press International Chieis New York Montreal Boston Wooster Detroit Toronto Chicago

Concannon Leads Eagles Past Steelers 27 23

Philadelphia quarterback Jack Concannon engineered a 27 23 win over Pittsburgh with 126 rushing yards on 15 carries and a decisive one yard TD run in the fourth quarter. He mixed scrambles with passing to help set up two Woodeshick TDs and Baker field goals, while the Steelers rallied late but came up short. Roy Jefferson connected for a late 43 yard pass and Bill Asbury added a one yard TD for Pittsburgh.

Philadelphia UPI Jack Concannon Boston College Philadelphia Eagles Pittsburgh Steelers Concannon Dallas Tom Woodeshick Sam Baker Norm Snead King Hill Eagles Mike Clark Steelers Nerind Ron Goodwin Goes Fred Hill Steeler End Woodeshick Bill Nelson Roy Jefferson Bill Asbury Fury Pittsburgh Phil Boker Spitt Aasbury Clark Piwt PITT

Bridgeport Booters Fall to Kingston in Narrow Loss

Bridgeport City soccer team fell 3 2 to Kingston of New York yesterday. Jimmy White scored twice to pace Bridgeport with an early lead and a second half tally, but a defender deflected a ball into his own net for Kingston’s decisive goal. Bridgeport reserves beat Danbury 2 1 in a preliminary match as Loughlin and Hamilton scored.

Bridgeport City Kingston Club New York Jimmy White Bridgeport Kingston White Danbury Loughlin Hamilton

Cowboys defeat Cardinals to seize eastern division lead

Dallas overcome fumble recovery, two interceptions, and penalties as Don Meredith connects with Bob Hayes and Don Perkins scores twice. Dallas builds on a late surge with Cornell Green setting up a final score, while St Louis fights back to lead at halftime before fading in the second half. Attendance reaches 68,196 at the Cotton Bowl with Dallas reaching 8-3-1 and aiming for the eastern title.

Dallas Dallas Cowboys St. Louis Cardinals Cowboys Cleveland Dan Reeves Don Meredith Bob Hayes Cards Don Perkins Mel Renfro Cornell Green Danny Villanueva Meredith Hayes Jim Bakken Johnny Roland Roland Gantt Villanueva Terry Neffsinger Billy Gambrell Iman Fine Reeves Washington Redskins New York Giants Atlanta Green Bay Sation

Giants and Spartans win in Sterling House midget league

The Giants beat the Jets 14 to 8 and Michigan State defeated the Packers in Sterling House midget flag football. Key scorers were Bob Griffin Pat Melia and Mark Manfredi for the Giants and Tim Melia Mike Fernandes for Michigan State. Final league games and archery finals follow at Sterling Park Saturday with top archers named in intermediate and beginner divisions.

Giants Jets Michigan State Packers Sterling House Bob Griffin Pat Melia Mark Manfredi Tim Melia Mike Fernandes Sterling Park Zafir Bludevich Rickie Totoritis Allen Bradley Tim Kelly Robert Carling Joe Carlino Dave Strong Phil Cross

Rams Ground Lions 23-3 Behind Tough Defense

Los Angeles defense dominates Detroit with three interceptions including a 44 yard return for a TD. Rams improve to 8-5 in the NFL Western Conference, continuing their four game win streak. Dick Bass passes 1,000 rushing yards for the season as Roman Gabriel connects with Tommy McDonald for a score and Bruce Gossett adds three field goals.

LOS Angeles UPI Los Angeles Rams Chucky Lamson Detroit Lions Rams Ram Detroit Garo Yepremian Cyprus Lamson Karl Sweetanland Lion Roman Gabriel Tommy McDonald Bruce Gossett Sweetan Dick Bass Bass Milt Plum Lamar Lundy Merlin Olsen Lundy Olsen Lions Imade Jack Pardee Gossett Iss Aneel Sten Rens Oet Yepremian La—Mcdonelg Gabriel Gosett Keene

Park and Recreation Clinic For Officials At Roosevelt

The Department of Parks and Recreation will conduct a basketball officials clinic tonight at seven o'clock held at Roosevelt School under the direction of John Lewis with assistance from area officials. The commonest element in the universe is hydrogen.

Department of Parks and Recreation Roosevelt School John Lewis

Packers Tie Up Tilt With Falcons In Sunday Flip

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Green Bay Packers 20 to 13 as defense forced turnovers and a fumble return for a second quarter score. Bob Berry connected with Carroll Dale on a 52 yard pass, while the Packers managed a late surge but could not overtake the Falcons, who moved into the West lead and kept the Packers at 2-10 in league play.

Mere Santee Barts Sneamuis Tinal UPI Atlanta Falcons Bave Green Bay Bob Berry Eea Francisco 49Ers Ty Nee Minnesota Vikings 49Ers Los Angeles Falcons Packers Lee Green Bay Bob Riggle Baltimore New York Giants Greens Ray San Berry al Sorpeer St d Vikings Ary Pasee Sands Carroll Dale Berry Breston Carpenter Atlanta Fred Cox Viking Elijah Pitts Dale Jim Lindsey Minnesota Johnson Ernie Ea Brodie Dave Atlanta Parks Son_Fronthes Ey tAlnn—Carpenter SZ Berry Green Bey Cox Ee Hte Dole D-Pe Steve Chandler Khouse Wheelwright Trun Starr Riggle Kirquee SF Parks Brodiee Davis Inn—Cox Pills Chandler Cox Milwaukee Minneapolis

Canadiens Halt Rangers Streak With 3-1 Win

Montreal Canadiens defeated the New York Rangers 3-1 as Claude Larose scored twice and assisted on a third, ending the Rangers 5 game unbeaten run. Larose struck in the first and second periods, with Ferguson’s goal in the final period, while Jim Neilson’s goal for New York came in the second.

NEW York UPI Claude Larose Montreal Canadiens New York Rangers Blues Larose John Ferguson Montreal Rangers Madison Square Garden Canadiens Jim Neilson Toronto National Hockey League Dave Balon Henri Richard Ed Giacomin Neilson Charlie Sodge

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