Bears Rally To Upset Giants In Snowy Championship Battle
Chicago Bears defeat the New York Giants 14 to 10 at Wrigley Field to capture the league title. George Halas’s team overcame Tittle’s passing woes and Giants’ early lead with key interceptions by Larry Morris and Ed O’Brien. Bears' Wade and Ditka led a stout defense while Frank Gifford and Morrison made late pushes for New York, but the Bears held on for the seventh title game win since 1846.
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Tice Edged Blade Carved Up Giants in Bears Thriller
In frigid Wrigley Field the Giants were carved up by the Chicago Bears. Interceptions by the Monsters of the Midway set up easy touchdowns while Yelberton Abraham Title threw a TD to Frank Gifford and helped Don Chandler with a field goal setup amidst the brutal cold and turmoil.
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Bears and Giants Battle in Freezing Showdown for Title
In near record cold the Bears edge the Giants 14 10 to claim the championship as defense carries Chicago. Weather hinders play with 11 degree start, heat pumps failing, and slippery turf. Bears quarterback Billy Wade scores twice and Ed O Bradovich makes key pick as Bears finally win despite wavering offense.
Tittle Rules Swollen Knee Bears Beat Giants at Wrigley
CHICAGO AP Thrown out after a knee injury at the start of the first half Y A Tittle returned to play the second half but said he could not run well as the Giants lost to the Bears 14 0. Coach Allie Sherman praised his players while noting multiple injuries including Tom Scott Philling and Rookie Bolin. Sam Huff and Hugh McElhenny spoke after a tough playoff setback.
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Ham Richardson Wins third Sugar Bowl title in New Orleans
Ham Richardson captured his third Sugar Bowl Invitational tennis championship in New Orleans defeating teenaged Cliff Richey. He won the first set 8 4, lost the second 7 5 and the third 7 5, then rallied to take the fourth 6 4 and the fifth 6 1.
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Youthful Australian Tennis Players Plan Defiance
Roy Emerson leads a group of leading Australians to oppose the Lawn Tennis Association of Australia ban on overseas play. They plan to tour the Caribbean and other events before March 31, risking a rift that could affect Davis Cup duties. Emerson vows to play in France and Italy after Wimbledon despite the directive.
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State Collegians Idle Until Friday
State College Conference basketbal action resumes Friday after a light schedule. Morris Harvey leads the Eastern Division at 5-0 with West Virginia Tech and Fairmont atop the Western Division at 4-0 and 5-0. Concord beat in Williamson tourney. Georgetown’s Baries and Tuttle pace scoring with 27 and 23 as Pikeville trounced Glenville 116-88 in the consolation.
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Royals Hang On For 105-99 Win
The Cincinnati Royals survive a late Knicks rally to beat New York 105-99 in Cincinnati. Coach Jack McMahon emptied the bench after a 23 point lead, Knicks closed to within four late as John Kucomethin hit a jump shot with 16 seconds left.
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Bears Triumph In 14-10 Win Over Giants For Title
Chicago Bears win their first league championship since 1946 with a 14-10 victory over the New York Giants. Halas praises the defense and weathered turf as Larry Mora and Ed O’Bradovich interceptions set up two Bears touchdowns while a late drive seals the win. Mike Ditka leads a celebratory run after the clinching score.
Parsons Reaches Semifinals in Sugar Bowl Tennis
Steve Parsons of Charleston West Virginia advanced to the semifinals in the boys 12 and under division at the Sugar Bowl Tennis Tournament in New Orleans. He defeated Charles Emsley of San Antonio 6-0 1-1 and Timmy Noonan of Springfield Ohio 6-1 6-0, then beat Steve Yellin of New Orleans 11-6 2 before losing to Wayne Diel of Baton Rouge Pennsylvania 2-7 5. Parsons also reached the 24 and under quarterfinals after beating Yellin 11-6 2, but fell to Diel. In doubles, Parsons and Woody Blocker of Dallas advanced to the quarterfinals by defeating Jon Moulton and Mark Massey of Shreveport 6-3 6-1.
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West Has 39 In L.A. Win
Fort Wayne AP report notes West scored 39 as the Los Angeles Lakers beat Detroit 140 to 128 in Los Angeles. Elgin Baylor added 32 for the Lakers while Bailey Howell led Detroit with 24. Pistons shot 46 of 110, Lakers 36 of 128. Attendance 3,380.
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