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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1967

Page

6

Cowboys Rally to Defeat Green Bay Steelers in Last Minute Overcomes

Dallas Cowboys rally to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 74 to 21 after a dramatic final period. Craig Morton threw a five yard TD to Pettis Norman with 24 seconds left, then connected with Bob Hayes for two more scores. Hayes had earlier broken free for a 73 yard TD. Morton also hit Hayes on a 55 yard strike. Steelers led briefly late with a Kent Nix TD pass to J.R. Wilburn, but Dallas seized the win with timely passing and Villanueva’s field goal.

Pittsburgh UPI Craig Morton Pettis Norman Dallas Cowboys Pittsburgh Steelers Steelers Kent Nix J.R. Wilburn Cowboys Morton Lance Rentzel Don Reeves Bob Hayes Nix Hayes Dallas Pittsburg Don Perkins Danny Villaneuva Steeler Brady Keys Keys Chicago Bears John Hilton Hilton Mike Gaechter Dick Compton Jim Cannonball Villaneuva Siew Lover Clark Norman Ton Dallas Pittsburos Er Ae Ryan Gary Collins Browns Ryan-Collins Leroy Kelly Cleveland Chicago Gale Sayers Baltimore Sayers Jack Concannon Rudy Bukich Bears Ryan NFL Collins Ernie Green Kelly Trackle Lou Groza Johnny Brewer Bill Glass Groza Mac Percival

Walker Leads Beavers in 14-0 Conti Football Win

In Montreal, Craig Walker scored two second half touchdowns to lift the Montreal Beavers to a 14-0 victory over the Hartford Charter Oaks. The win keeps both teams at 3-6 in the Northern Division. Walker’s 72-yard TD setup and a 36-yard fourth quarter run sealed the game for Montreal.

Montreal Craig Walker Montreal Beavers Hartford Charter Oaks Walker Dunn Marteen

Packers Rally To A 48 21 Victory Over Giants

Green Bay erased a 14 10 halftime deficit to overpower the New York Giants 48 21. Bart Starr struggled after a long layoff but Eli York Giants were shelled by a balanced Packers attack led by Jim Grabowski and Paul Pitts who scored multiple touchdowns and set up key late scores.

Packers Green Bay Packers Elijah Pitts New York Giants Yankee Stadium Scott Eaton Wendell Harris

Browns rout Bears 24 to 0 in big win

In college action the top 10 rankings show USC over Washington 23 to 4, UCLA defeating Stanford 21 to 16, Colorado defeating Nebraska 21 to 16, NC State topping Wake Forest 24 to 7, Tennessee defeating Alabama 24 to 13, Georgia routing VMI 56 to 6, Wyoming 30 to 7 over Wichita State, Houston 43 to 6 over Mississippi State, and Purdue losing to Oregon State 22 to 14.

NEW York UPI Southern California Washington Purdue Oregon State UCLA Stanford Colorado Nebraska Alabama Tennessee North Carolina State Wake Forest Georgia VMI Wyoming Wichita State Houston Mississippi State

Gilbert Tops Texas Rushing Mark Against Arkansas

University of Texas tailback Chris Gilbert, a junior, surged for 162 yards in a 21 17 win over Arkansas to reach a career total of 1 70 yards in 15 games, surpassing predecessors. After the game he focused on four fumbles and his mistakes.

Little Rock Ark UPI University of Texas Chris Gilbert Gilbert Texas Arkansas

Rams Tie Redskins in late drive to force 28 28 tie

Los Angeles Rams rally on a 65 second, 75 yard drive highlighted by Romo Gabriel's 6 yard TD pass to Bernie Casey to level the game at 28 28 with the Washington Redskins It marked back to back ties for the Rams and Redskins in consecutive weeks as both teams locked in a stalemate after a high scoring finish and a defensive stand by Hall and the Rams defense throughout the late fourth quarter

LOS Angeles UPI Roman Gabriel Bernie Casey Los Angeles Rams Washington ‘Redskins Hall Detroit Chicago Black Hawks Henderson John Brenneman St. Louis Blues Noel Picard Wings Howie Young Hawks Nets Red Wings Roger Crozier Norm Ullman Rams Casey Bass Gabriel Snow Sam Huff Washington Jurgensen A. D. Whitfield Smith Balti Atlanta Los_ Angeles Washa Taylor Ansher Gossett Ener Wash—J. Smith J. Smith S Absher La—Josephson Gosset Absher LA Casey Gabrieh Angeles

Hockey Scores From Saturday in National and American Leagues

National League games saw St Louis beat Los Angeles 3 1 and Minnesota defeat California 3 1 with Philadelphia topping California 5 3. Other results included New York 6 Pittsburgh 4 and Detroit 1 St Louis 5 Chicago 1. American League action had Buffalo 3 Baltimore 2 and Hershey 4 Rochester 7. Eastern League entries include New Haven and Johnstown.

Lele St Louis Los Angeles Minnesota California Philadelphia Pew York Pittsburgh Detroit St. Louis Chicago Waffalo Baltimore Hershey Rochester Ouedee Providence Cleveland Ct Portland Uwl Wew Haven Johnstown

Blades Edge Jets 5 4 In Revenge Game

New Haven Blades avenge a day-old loss by edging the Johnstown Jets 5 to 4 in an Eastern Hockey League game. Gaylon Head opened the scoring for Johnstown, Jets goals by Dave Jones and Dave Der Idall put New Haven ahead, Wayne Wilson tied, Murty Kuntz put the Blades ahead 3-2, Jean Nicke and Ren Herzot added goals, Dick Roberge widened the lead to 5-3 after two periods, John Gaston closed the gap with 25 seconds left as New Haven held on.

New Haven New Haven Blades Johnstown Jets Gaylon Head Dave Jones Dave der Idall Wayne Wilson Murty Kuntz Blades Jean Nicke Ren Herzot Dick Roberger John Gaston

Flyers Bark Seals 5-2 for third straight win

Philadelphia Flyers offense finally clicks as five different players score in a 5-2 victory over the California Seals. Ed Hoekstra opened the scoring, Garry Deters and Ed Van Impe added late goals, while Doug Favell stopped 16 Seals shots in the final period amid a fouled game with 15 penalties.

Philadelphia UPI Philadelphia Flyers National Hockey League Flyers California Ed Hoekstra Leon Rochefort Pat Hannigan Seals Ron Harris Doug Faveli Lou Angotti Hannigan Ron Boehm Ed van Impe Garry Deters Favell

Kings Rally Nips Black Hawks in tense hockey clash

In Chicago the Los Angeles Kings erased a two goal deficit to beat the Chicago Black Hawks. Kelley and Irvine scored in the second period as L A surged back with key assists from Snead and Hart. The Kings moved atop the Western Division standings with a 5 3 victory.

Chicago Los Angeles Kings Becca Pri —Kelley Senead Fick Paes Hawkins Snead Bakner Ay Gokken Black Hawks Hart Bagene Sre_winioms Bokken Ted Irvine Srlthe Los Angeles Nigee L—Roland Schsmitt Hart Bokken Detroit UPI Paul Hemypis Glen Hall Terry Sawchuk Detroit Red Wings Kings St. Louis Blues National Hockey League Hawks Toronto National Hockey League

Lindstrom Wins Carlsbad Ladies Open in Record Round

Marie Lindstrom, from Largo Florida, shot a course record five under par 67 to win the Carlsbad Ladies Open by one stroke with a total 216 at Riverside Country Club. Sandra Haynie led early but settled for second after a late par 72. Susie Maxwell tied for third as Gerda Whalen and Betsy Rawls tied for fourth.

Carlsbad N.M UPI Marie Lindstrom Riverside Country Club Miss Lindstrom Largo Fla Toplen Sandra Haynie Miss Haynie Forth Worth Tex M Ove Susie Maxwell Gerda Whalen Betsy Rawls

Lions Triumph Over Falcons Behind Nowatzke Malinchak Scores

Detroit spears Atlanta 24 3 as Nowatzke and Malinchak grab fourth quarter TD passes from Sweet to break a 3 3 tie. Detroit improves to 2 3 1 with the win while Atlanta remains winless at 0 5 1.

Traynham Atlanta Falcons Lions Suet Tere Atlenta Detroit Biterarney Walker Aui R. Traynham Det Walker Sweeton Atlenta Detroit A & Bassid

Roelants Wins Pre Olympic Marathon in Mexico City

Gaston Roelants of Belgium the world steeplechase champion won the pre Olympic marathon in Mexico City finishing about five minutes ahead of Japan's Kenji Kimihara. Roelants clocked two hours 19 minutes 37 seconds over the 26 mile 385 yard course with Akio Usami and Seiichiro Sasaki third and fourth. Sasaki collapsed after finishing and was carried off the field.

Mexico City UPI Gaston Roelants Belgium Japan Kenji, Kimihara Roelants Akio Usami Seiichiro Sasaki Sasaki University Stadium

St. Joseph runners claim two wins in strong meet

St Joseph High School cross country Cadets, coached by Bob Baroni, defeated St Marys of Greenwich and Ches hire Academy as Rich Cassese Steve Silder Ron Platt Rich Boudreau and Bob Banas led the effort. Sasaki received oxygen after fainting at the finish and was revived. Don Fuselier of New Orleans finished 23rd after a tough early pace. Roelants’ time fell well short of the world record set by Abebe Bikila in 1964.

St. Joseph High School Jerosse St.Mary’s of Sasaki Don Fuselier New Orleans U.S Roelants Ethiopia Abebe Bikila

Vikings Battle Colts In Narrow NFL Tie At Baltimore

Baltimore built a 6-3 lead with Lou Michaels field goals and a 13-6 halftime edge. Vikings tied it 13-13 early in the fourth, Unitas connected for gains then Matte and Mackey scored for Baltimore, while Kapp and Phillips answered for Minnesota in a 20-20 final.

Baltimore Vikings Lou Michaels Cox Unitas Colts Matte Kapp Phillips Berry Mackey Minnesota Ball Michaels Axinn Michaels Brown Cox Balt Fala Phillips Kopp Cox Ie Balt Mickey Unites Saltimore Cahy

Pulaski and nearby results spark football recap

Football scores mix across cities with Pulaski 28 Penne Rockville 14 and Shelton 19 over L Hal Southington 29. Newington defeated Weaver 34 while New London beat Bernard 27. Stonington and Wethersfield tied 24, Greenwich beat Derby 38, McMahon fell to Netwark 18. Bernard topped Choate 32 as Amity crushed Nowgatuck 6. Weocester Academy edged Cheshire Acad 2 to 4. Norwich 26 Fitch 12 Plainfield 30 Montville 42 Kilfingly 14.

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