Five Top Ten Teams Lose In Weekend Upsets
Bluefield State pulled a late sleeper play to defeat Beckley College 85-10 in overtime as five AP Top Ten teams suffered first losses. NYU Duke Oregon State and Kansas fell to Toledo Vanderbilt California and UCLA respectively. Cincinnati and Michigan won, while Ohio State and Arizona State stumbled. A tragic note followed with CCNY's Mike Schaffer killed in a hit-run accident.
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Bears Clinch Division Title Beat Lions 24 14 to Meet Giants
Chicago Bears win a divisional crown with a 24 14 victory over the Detroit Lions securing the Western Division title and earning a date with the New York Giants in the Eastern Division showdown set for Chicago on December 29. Wade hooks Morris and Witka for scores as Detroit’s late drive stumbles on Bears defense.
Wildcats rout Jacksonville to set home scoring mark
Davidson thumped Jacksonville University 121 to 93 to remain unbeaten and set a home court scoring record. The Wildcats, on a five game win streak, open conference play versus Furman Wednesday after a strong performance led by top scorers and balanced attack.
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Browns Roll Over Redskins for 27 20 Victory
Browns move to 10 4 and second in the Eastern Division as Jimmy Brown rushes for 195 yards on 28 carries and new quarterback Ryne Ryan throws three TD passes. The win secures a spot in the runner up bowl in Miami while emphasizing Cleveland’s improved ground game and season tally surpassing 1 000 yards.
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VanderKeleants Lead Vikings To 14-13 Victory Over Eagles
Ron VanderKelean t us quarterback led the Minnesota Vikings to a 14-13 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL finale. The Vikings improved to 6-6-1 while Philadelphia sank to 2-10-2, with Franklin Field hosting the season finale as fans said goodbye to the Eagles. Attendance was 52,813.
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Tittle's Tosses Rally Giants Past Steelers for East Title
New York Giants quarterback Y. A. Tittle threw three touchdown passes and ran one in for a score as New York defeated Pittsburgh 33 17 at Yankee Stadium. Henryson filled in for injured Alex Webster and caught two TD passes, while Frank Gifford made two key third period catches. The win earned the Giants a shot at the NFL title against the Chicago Bears in Chicago after the Bears clinched the Western title with a 24 14 win over Detroit.
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Gifford One Hand Catch Sparks Giants Victory
Frank Gifford's remarkable one handed grab on a third down play against the Steelers at Yankee Stadium turned the game. A.Tittle connected on another pass to Gifford and then to Joe Morrison for a touchdown, giving the Giants a 33-17 win and the Eastern Division title. Tittle, voted top player, battled cold winds as Pittsburgh failed to clinch the division.
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Bears Clinch Western Title With Comeback Win At Wrigley
Chicago Bears beat Detroit 24-14 at Wrigley Field to clinch the NFL Western Division crown for the first time since 1956 and set up a championship game against the New York Giants on December 29. George Halas praised the victory as one of his best in 40 years, noting the team’s comeback after halftime as the turning point. Whitsell’s 89 yard interception return for a TD in the final 25 seconds sealed the win as Ditka and Lane were key factors in a tense, defensive contest.
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Meredith Leads Dallas Rally Past Eagles in Stay-Long Shot
Meredith tossed two fourth quarter touchdown passes to spark Dallas as they rallied to beat St Louis 22 8 in a frigid NFL clash. Cards miscues and Dallas pressure stalled St Louis early with no lead before Meredith found his targets late.
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Colts Edge Rams On Last-Second Unitas Pass
John Unitas threw a four second remaining touchdown pass to Meynard to lift the Baltimore Colts 19 18 over the Los Angeles Rams in an NFL record setting finish.
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