Corry-Johnsonburg football series ends amid defections
Johnsonburg High drops to fill a reduced squad after student-athlete exodus to Elk County Christian. Corry seeks opponents for a Friday game on September 23, while Bradford may join Jamestown in the 1966 schedule. A proposed 11-team Conference combining Sections Two and Three is discussed for District 10.
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Pro Football Draft Sparks High Stakes for Anderson Sons
New York AP reports heavy draft buzz as AFL and NFL vie timing for selections. Donny Anderson and Larry Elkins hold top futures status with Red Raiders and Baylor injuries affecting signability. William Anderson and Bill Anderson among future picks. several coach’s sons also drafted. AFL lists 96 futures, NFL 71, with rule limits on college class graduation.
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Branch Rickey in Critical Condition After Heart Attack
In Columbia Missouri Branch Rickey 83 a famed baseball elder statesman remained in critical condition in Boone County Hospital ICU after a heart attack Saturday night He had been in a coma since the event and was speaking when stricken while accepting membership in the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.
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Butler to meet Uniontown for WPIAL Class AA title
The Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League football committee set the Class AA final for November 27 at Pitt Stadium with Butler facing Uniontown. Also announced were Class A playoff Leechburg vs California at Wilkinsburg and Class C Oakmont vs Apolhi at New Kensington, both Friday.
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Nelsen Doubtful Starter for Steelers at Washington
Pittsburgh quarterback Bill Nelsen is questionable for the Sunday game against the Washington Redskins after bruising his right knee in the Dallas contest. He will be examined Thursday to determine if he can play. Also noted are standings and Gardner rating details used to determine playoff matchups in the WPIAL, where unbeaten teams select opponents to compute points for advancement.
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Spartans Top University Grid Threat Looms This Weekend
Michigan State, ranked No. 1, faces Notre Dame in a pivotal collision that could seal a national title. Arkansas and Nebraska also hold top spots as UCLA and Southern Cal land sixth and seventh while Texas Tech eyes the Cotton Bowl stakes.
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Cookie Gilchrist Closes Gap In AFL Rushing Race
AFL rushing leader Paul Lowe of San Diego holds 850 yards while Cookie Gilchrist of Denver sits with 684 as both prepare for a Sunday open date and work in the next games. Gilchrist exploded for 119 yards on six carries against Houston last week as Lowe was held to 18 by Kansas City. Hadl tops the passer standings despite a rough game against Kansas City.
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Mele to be honored at Queens banquet in Sam Mele Day
Minnesota Twins manager Sam Mele, born in Queens, will be saluted at a banquet in his native borough tomorrow night. Borough President Mario Cariello proclaims Sam Mele Day, with about 1,500 Long Islanders and 9 Mele family members expected to attend.
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Defeat Too Bitter For Old Dutch Quits Vikings Coach
Norm Van Brocklin, renowned quarterback and Vikings head coach, resigned after a 41-21 loss to Baltimore left Minnesota 5-4 and nearly out of the race for the Western Conference title. He cited relentless frustration and inability to get the team over the hump after 4½ seasons and a 23-9-3 Vikings mark.
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Bowling lane stars shine in A League action at Bowl-Aire
Williams posts 662 with 244 205 213 in Men's A League. Dunnewold adds 192 226 236 for 654. Pert King opens strong then drops to 170 and 181. Lamielle, 600 in McInnes Steel League, with 197 179 224. Other A League scorers include Bradford 216 215 598 Caruso 228 201 595 and Barr 225.
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Demand Pitt Coach Quit
The student newspaper at the University of Pittsburgh calls for the resignation of football coach John Michelosen as Pitt faces a 2-7 season. Reports say Michelosen, coach for 10 years, may announce his retirement after Pitt’s final game against Penn State.
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Warriors Tie For NBA Lead
The San Francisco Warriors moved into a tie for the Western Division lead after beating the Baltimore Bullets 123-112. Guard Guy Rodgers scored a career high 39 points and added 14 assists to spark the win in his seventh pro season.
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Shortest NFL Pass Sets Record in Dallas
In 1980 Eddie LeBaron threw a record setting touchdown pass to Dick Bielski in Dallas. The ball traveled just two inches completing a historic play.
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