Steelers Giants clash for Eastern title Sunday
The Steelers must beat the Giants to win the Eastern Conference title while New York can clinch with a win or tie. The weekend also features Bears and Packers in the West chase, Lions over Browns, and Todd unit performances in other games.
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Cookie Gilchrist Shines as Bills Push Eastern Title Hopes
AFL Sunday action saw Buffalo crush the Jets 45-14 as Cookie Gilchrist rushed for 243 yards in 36 carries and scored five touchdowns, setting league rushing records and keeping Eastern title chances alive. Oakland trounced San Diego 41-27, while Boston beat Houston 46-28 to seize early Eastern leadership. Kansas City toppled Denver 52-21 as defense forced turnovers and blocked punts.
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Pitt 9 1 Panthers snubbed by all bowls after Penn State win
Pittsburgh closes 9-1 season with a 22-21 victory over Penn State, its best in 26 years, but bowl committees pass over the Panthers. Navy earns Cotton Bowl and Air Force lands Gator Bowl bids. Coach Michelosen: disappointment, hope for next year. The win ends Pitt’s three-game skid against Penn State. Sixteen players graduate, including starters.
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Navy Grabs Bowl Berth Against Texas
Navy earned a Cotton Bowl bid by defeating Army 21 to 7 in Philadelphia before 102000 fans and a national TV audience. Navy secures a fifth straight win over Army and will meet Texas in Dallas on New Year’s Day. the Rose, Orange, Sugar and other bowls’ matchups follow in a listed schedule.
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Giardello Crowned New Ring King in Atlantic City
Freshly crowned middleweight champion Joey Giardello defeated Nigerian Dick Tiger in Atlantic City to reclaim boxing glory and begin a new life for his family. Giardello, 35, spoke of redemption after years of hard living and a prior assault conviction, noting his renewed license and return to top form.
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CAHS Swimmers State Intrasquad Meet Tomorrow
CAHS swimmers announce a free intrasquad meet at the YMCA pool tomorrow night at 7. The senior and eighth grade team will face a squad of sophomores juniors and Trashmen under Head Coach Bill Cochran. YMCA boys individual championships are set for Thursday night December 26 at 7:30.
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Bowling Scores and Results From WEW Mixed Doubles and Local Leagues
Bowl action last night saw Dale Douglas 236 198 163 and Giz Tripp 210 in WEW Mixed Doubles while Fred McEldawney hit 221 in Early Mixed Doubles at Bowl-Aire. Kate McNulty led women with 182, Ruth Harkless 175, and Avalon Center hosted senior and bantam events with Moravek Kane Wetmore among top performers.
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Slippery Rock Loses Bowl Game in Allsports Bowl
Slippery Rock State College fell 30-12 to Northeastern Oklahoma in the third annual Allsports Bowl as Blunders helped the Sooners pour in 38 points in the final quarter setting a bowl scoring record. Stanley Truskowski ran for a touchdown and connected with Jim McElhaney on a 10 yard TD pass.
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