Browns Triumph Over Giants in 52-20 Playoff Preview
Cleveland quarterback Frank Ryan threw five TD passes and ran for another as the Browns crushed the New York Giants 52-20 securing a berth in the NFL championship game against the Baltimore Colts in Cleveland on December 27. Ryan completed 12 of 13 for 202 yards and linked with Ernie Green Gary Collins and Paul Warfield for multiple scores. Giant legend Y A Tittle, in his 176th game, struggled with the defense and left in the second half as Gary Wood directed late scoring for New York.
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Astros Schedule 81 Home Games in 1965 Domed Stadium
Houston Astros announce 1965 regular season schedule with 81 home games, 61 nights and 20 day games. Opening April 12 versus Philadelphia Phillies, all night games at 7 30 p.m. CST and day games at 1 30 p.m. CST. Includes three split doubleheaders and a pre season weekend against Yankees and Orioles.
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Navy fires head coach Wayne Hardin as football coach
The Baltimore News American reports Navy football coach Wayne Hardin has been fired with no stated reasons. Naval Academy officials deny reports of his departure. Athletic Director William Bisik and others pursue contact with Hardin as he reportedly remains unavailable. Gail Patrick Jackson, then studying law, won a beauty contest that led to Hollywood acting work.
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Rider Edges Childress In Burkburnett Tournament Thriller
Wichita Falls Rider defeated Childress 69 to 66 to reach the final while Vernon Lions eliminated Henrietta 62 to 45. Rider led 23 to 17 at halftime and held a three point edge at the final buzzer with Bruce Evans scoring 28 points.
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Arkansas Razorbacks Put On Indefinite Probation
The Southwest Conference publicly reprimanded Arkansas and placed the Cotton Bowl bound Razorbacks on indefinite probation without sanctions for violations of recruiting rules.
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Bills Battle for Eastern Title Faces Broncos on Sunday
Buffalo Bills travel to Denver in a high stakes clash as 10 2 0 Bills chase the Eastern Division crown with the Boston Patriots. A win at Denver keeps Buffalo tied for the lead, with a decisive Dec. 20 showdown looming at Fenway Park.
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Huarte Named Player of Year
John Huarte the Notre Dame quarterback from Anaheim California was chosen as college football’s Player of the Year in a United Press International poll. The 186 pound six foot signal caller led Notre Dame to a dramatic comeback this season and collected 74 first place votes from 259 sports writers and broadcasters. Jerry Rhome of Tulsa finished second in the balloting.
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Oilers rest Blanda as Trull stages signal call at QB
Houston rookie Don Trull is to get a long look at quarterback with veteran George Blanda likely to rest at the signal call position. New York’s Mike Taliaferro and Pete Liske also projected for ample action as the teams prepare for postseason duties.
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Junior Varsity Eliminated at Chillicothe
Childress Ju nior Varsity fell 40 to 24 to Harrold in the Chillicothe Basketball Tournament Friday night, marking their second straight defeat. James Driver scored 13 for Childress while Cook led Harrold with 14, as Harrold pulled ahead early and expanded the margin each period.
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Panhandle Plains Eliminated as Upsets Stream All Powers
Upsets shake football as Garland dominates AAAA with a 21 to 7 win and advances to face Galena Park after Galena Park’s 58 to 0 over San Antonio Highlands. San Marcos and Victor reach AAA finals, Marlin overwhelms Denver City in AA, Ingleside tops Rosebud in A, and Huarte earns All America honors with Notre Dame rising under Parseghian.
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Poor Boys Ride Set From Playground At 11 A M Today
The Poor Boys Riding Club plans a ride to the hills southeast of town. Members meet at the town playground at 11 a m today for the outing.
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