Unitas Turns Tables on Packers in Comeback Win
Johnny Unitas rallied the Baltimore Colts from a 10-6 deficit with a late 23-yard run and a 6 yard TD pass to Willie Richardson to beat the Green Bay Packers 13-10. The victory ends a five game skid against Green Bay and leaves Baltimore 6-0-2 in the Central Division.
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Packers Halt Colts In Narrow Late-Game Setback
In a tense NFL recap from December, Green Bay upset a late surge by Baltimore led by Unitas as Vince Lombardi’s Packers held a 100 lead before collapse. Los Angeles, Cleveland, St. Louis, New Orleans, Minnesota, and Chicago also won their games shaping the Coastal and Western races.
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Iowa Wildcats Face Offense Hurdles Ahead of Northwestern
Iowa coach Ray Nagel said the Hawkeyes must convert chances after a 10 goal Minnesota defeat, while Northwestern coach Alex Agase lamented four drives inside the opponent’s 10 without scoring. Hawkeye quarterback Mike Cilek, filling in for Ed Podolak, managed limited yardage as Minnesota’s defense dominated and intercepted four passes. Podolak’s status remained uncertain ahead of Northwestern, with only minor injuries reported for Cilek and Duane Grant.
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Pitts May Be Through for Packers in Baltimore Clash
In the bruising NFL game between the Green Bay Packers and Baltimore Colts, veteran backs Elijah Pitts and Bob Boyd injuries loom. Pitts reportedly suffered an Achilles injury, while Boyd may miss four to five weeks with a shoulder separation. Grabowski and Hill also left with knee and ankle injuries, and tackle Billy Ray Smith broke a finger.
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Veteran Colts kicker Lou Michaels boots game winner
Lou Michaels credited his on side kick recovery for setting up the winning touchdown against Green Bay and said kickers win games but he still waits. Babe Parilli faced boos from Boston fans after a tough game and noted he has played this game before and can take boos. Mike Garrett of Kansas City rushed for 192 yards and thanked his line, saying he could gain yards even if crippled.
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College football scores from various games across divisions
Results show Henderson 21 7 over Arkansas Tech Ouachita. Arizona 44 New Mexico 13. Oregon State 32 George Fox 10. Whittier 27 Pomona 15. Willamette 61 Whitman Sacramento State 68. plus prep and junior college notes and Canadian football results.
Iowa and Minnesota clash highlights in late season gridiron
Iowa's defense struggled to stop tight end Charley Sanders as Minnesota built momentum late, while Iowa basketball beat Minnesota 28 29 then lost the football cap 10 0. The piece notes Wash and East as top Valley contenders with Moline looming and coach changes at Iowa State.
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Chiefs Edge Jets as Garrett Sparks 42-18 rout
Kansas City bolstered by Mike Garrett s 101 and 192 yard performances crushed the New York Jets 42-18 to improve to 5-3 and press for playoff contention. Oakland beat Denver 21-17 while Houston and Buffalo won earlier in AFL action.
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