Unitas Was Just Another Quarterback Upset by Lions
Detroit upset Baltimore 20 14 as Yepremian the Cypriot place kicker booted field goals for the Lions while Unitas struggled. Gary Cuozzo relieved Unitas in the final period but Detroit held firm. The win kept Green Bay within a game in the Western Division race as Dallas and Philadelphia won elsewhere.
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Parseghian Defends Irish Strategy After Tie With Michigan State
Notre Dame coach Ara Parseghian rejected criticism of a late running game against Michigan State as he defended relying on field position and clock control. He noted injuries and praised sophomores Coley O Brien and Tim Monty while confirming Terry Hanratty will miss the Southern California finale with a shoulder injury.
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Rematch Slated for Sugar Bowl in New Orleans
The Sugar Bowl announced Alabama and Nebraska will meet in New Orleans on January 2 in a rematch of the 1966 Orange Bowl won by Alabama 39-28. Bear Bryant seeks a third straight national title as No. 2 Alabama faces No. 1 Notre Dame and Michigan State standoff. Southern California, Pac-8 champions, are in the mix as well.
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Bowl lineup for major January bowls
The proposed matchups list Rose Bowl Purdue against Southern California while Georgia faces SMU or Arkansas in the Cotton Bowl. Alabama meets Nebraska in the Sugar Bowl and Georgia Tech plays Florida in the Orange Bowl. Tennessee opposes Syracuse in the Gator Bowl.
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Bowl bids shift with undefeated teams eyeing January bowls
Conference leaders named Monday to meet Purdue of the Big Ten in the Rose Bowl at Pasadena on Jan 2. Both Alabama and Nebraska were undefeated as Sugar Bowl sponsors weighed the Tide’s two remaining regular season games and the Cornhuskers’ final clash with Oklahoma. Mississippi accepted an invitation to the Bluebonnet Bowl in Houston. opponent to be named later, possibly Arkansas, SMU or Texas. Syracuse accepted a bid to the Gator Bowl on Dec 31 with Tennessee as the opponent. Florida and Georgia Tech were set for the Orange Bowl on Jan 2. Colorado looked to be in line for the Sun Bowl as the Buffs finished the season.
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Polls say Notre Dame Michigan State tied in clash
The Associated Press notes a 10 10 tie between Notre Dame and Michigan State protests the national ranking hinge on results, with Georgia Tech Nebraska and Alabama among unbeaten rivals. Ted Lawrence backs Alabama in a one game bowl, while Notre Dame faces critique for playing for a draw.
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Late Basket by Robertson Seals Royals Victory
Oscar Robertson scored 40 points to lead the Cincinnati Royals past the Baltimore Bullets 125 to 123 with 25 seconds left in the game. A timeout set up Robertson’s short jumper to end a three game losing streak.
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