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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1963
Page
7
Giants and Bears secured conference titles with decisive wins. Tittle passed for three touchdowns lifting New York 33 17 over Pittsburgh, while Chicago beat Detroit 24 14 behind Billy Wade as Lane missed the game. Browns and Packers face Playoff Bowl next in Miami.
Baldy Tittle threw three record breaking TD passes as the New York Giants defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 33-17 in a winner take all game for the Eastern Conference title. Gifford’s one handed 30 yard catch sparked the rally while Morrison, Morgian and the line limited the Steeler rush. Shoffner left injured after a scoring catch and Chandler added field goals.
AP reports world welterweight champion Emile Griffith begins final prep for his Friday title bout against middleweight Rubin Carter at the Civic Arena. Griffith arrived in town yesterday while Carter awaits later appearance amid Hurricane noted conditions.
In a tight race the Buffalo Bills and Boston Patriots end regular season tied for first with 7 6 1 records after San Diego beat Houston and Oakland edged Denver. Buffalo and Boston face a one game playoff in Buffalo on December 28 to decide the league title. Sid Youngleman commented on the nine year wait for a title game as Buffalo beat the Jets and Boston lost to Kansas City. The Western race remains unsettled with San Diego and Oakland each at 10 3 and 9 4 with one game left.
The St. Louis Hawks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 102-95 to pull into a near share of first in the Western Division behind a balanced offense and strong defense. Five Hawks reached double figures led by Bob Pettit with 26 points as St. Louis led 31-23 and never trailed. Dick Barnett led L A with 21. In other action, San Francisco beat Baltimore 122-97.
Western Pennsylvania high school stars highlight the 1963 Big 48 all-state scholastic squad chosen by 45 sportswriters. Top quarterbacks Bazylak Stola Pergine headline a lineup that also includes many notable backs ends tackles guards and centers from McKeesport Johns Town Trinity and other schools across the state.
Haddix, a 38 year old left handed pitcher famed for a 12 inning game, moved from Pittsburgh to Baltimore in a minor deal for Dick Vencha as interleague trades wrapped at midnight Sunday. The final day saw Kansas City trade Fred Norman to the Cubs for Nelson Matthews amid a flurry of rumors and limited completed moves across the National and American leagues.
Corry High will host three winter teams this week with CAHL swimming at the YMCA and wrestling at CAHS gym. The Beavers face Meadville in a section two dual while the tankers and other wrestlers prepare for early January meets. Team lineups feature seniors Butters Carhefall and coach Mulvin planning a cautious start.
Four NFL records were set and one tied as the league ended the regular season with Sunday play. Cleveland star Jim Brown gained 125 yards to top 1,808 for the year. Y A Tittle threw three TDs to lift his season total to 26. Johnny Unitas finished with 236 completions, surpassing Sonny Jurgensen’s 285 in 1961. Don Hull recovered his ninth fumble, a Detroit record. Tommy Davis matched George Blanda’s 158th consecutive extra point. Alabama beat Miami 17 12, Houston over Louisville 21 7, Orange Coast College 21 NE Oklahoma 0, Quantico Marines 13 San Diego Marines 10, Florida A&M 90 Morgan State 7.
Steve Zajag topped the Doubles League at VFW night with 230. Red McCray 215 Gl Tripp 210 Don Bradford 201. Thelma Glavis led the bases with 213 and a 7 170 split. Ann Clavtin 190 Chuck Hess 227. Early Mixed Doubles at Bank Aire Tom Smith 201 Erma Willett top mixed with 18% Jackie Benson 178. Junior results at Avalon Center: boys Al Morevek 190 173 157 520, George Davis 177 170, Tom Morton 185 179, Dexter Sandburg 182, Dave Wetmore 156, Mike Benson 159. Girls Hetty Malone 122 12 115 379, Linda Wetmore Ha Diane A 152, Debbie Caruso 130, etc. Bantam boys Rob McCray 162 84 247, Rein Pold 114 132, Tom Jackman 107, Jim Harned 108, Ken Marned 121, Lanny Pitch 103 125, Rod Hulings 195, Roy Higley 103, John Bracken CGANTAM Girls Sandy Orn 126 103 228, Beckie Kane 100, Pat Wetmare 110 102.
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