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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1960

Page

10

Packers Clinch Tie as Colts Fall in Week Near End

The Green Bay Packers clinched a tie for the Western title after a 13-0 victory over San Francisco while Baltimore’s Colts were upset by the Los Angeles Rams 10-3. Billy Wade’s 66-yard run set the Rams’ decisive score and helped end the Colts’ two-year reign. Detroit’s 93-14 win over Dallas and other results left the NFC West and conference standings tight with post season implications.

Green Bay Packers Baltimore Colts Packers Vanderbilt Billy Wade Los Angeles Rams Colts Wade Rams Green Bay San Francisco Kezar Stadium Detroit Dallas Baltimore Lions Los Angeles Chicago Bears Bears Cleveland New York Giants Giants Washington Redskins Browns New York Miami Philadelphia Eagles Pittsburgh Houscam Steve Myhra Me Ange- Unitas

NFL results and upcoming games in the National League

Results include Green Bay 13 San Francisco 0. Sunday scores: Cleveland 42 Chicago 0 New York 17 Washington 3 Pittsburgh 27 Philadelphia 21 Detroit 23 Dallas 14. Upcoming games: Green Bay at Los Angeles Baltimore at San Francisco Chicago at Detroit Cleveland at New York Philadelphia at Washington.

Los Angeles Baltimore Cleveland Chicago New York Washington Pittsburgh Philadelphia Detroit Dallas San Francisco

Bradley May Challenge OSU in National Spotlight

Ohio State led by All America Jerry Lucas remains the team to beat in the Big Ten and possibly the NCAA title as Bradley, a strong NIT rival, eyes a potential NCAA berth. Bradley beat Butler 71-65 while Lucas scored 29 as OSU rolled Army 103-54.

Associated Press Ohio State All America Jerry Lucas Buckeyes Bradley New York Army Ohio University St. Louis Bucks Lucas Butler Minnesota California Aggies Cincinnati Braves Jim Robinson Gerald Williams Wichita Drake Iowa State Michigan Illinois Michigan State Illini Colorado Oregon Boulder Detroit Indiana Tom Ville Maryland North Carolina State Duke North Carolina West Virginia N.C. State Citadel Kentucky Gary UCLA New York University Kansas State California Arkansas Mississippi Oklahoma State Tulsa Rice LSU

Local Church League Bball Schedules and Changes

Tonight at 9th Street Methodist vs Moulton Heights Baptist and East Side Baptist vs Fairview at 8 30. Thursday features Brookhaven Baptist vs Pleasant Valley Baptist and Sherman Street Church of God vs East End Methodist. Fruehaus exits, league down to seven teams. Roy Childers Trade School seeks new entrant.

9Th Street Methodist Moulton Heights East Side Baptist Fairview Brookhaven Baptist Pleasant Valley Baptist Sherman Street Church of God East End Methodist City Basketball League Fruehaus Roy Childers + Trade School

Baseball Standings and Saturday NFL-like Scores

The record lists American League and Western Division standings with Houston New York Buffalo Boston Los Angeles Dallas Oakland Denver and Denver. Saturday results show Los Angeles defeating Denver 41 33. Dallas 34 Boston 0. Houston 31 Buffalo 23. New York 31 Oakland 23. Denver at Oakland Boston at Houston Buffalo at Dallas New York at Los Angeles.

Houston New York Buffalo Boston Los Angeles Dallas Oakland Denver

SEC Teams In Tournaments

Southeastern Conference teams prepare for major events this week Tennessee enters the Steel Bowl in Pittsburgh facing Pitt Duquesne and Colgate while Georgia Tech meets Louisville in the Bluegrass Festival Loyola Louisville. Kentucky battles North Carolina while Auburn and Vanderbilt also play key nonconference and Birmingham Classic games.

Tennessee Georgia Tech Pittsburgh Vols Pitt Duquesne Colgate Roger Kaiser Louisville Utah State Western Kentucky Tech Yellow Jackets Kaiser Tulane Rice Southern Methodist University Dallas Auburn Steel City Tigers Virginia Tech Baylor Alabama Vanderbilt Kentucky North Carolina Notre Dame Bill Lickert The Atlanta Constitution North Carolina State N.C. State Wolfpack Mississippi State William & Mary Florida State SMU Mississippi Jack Waters Georgia South Carolina Florida LSU Texas Arkansas State Spring Hill Greensboro N.C Texas Tech Ississi Loyola TCU Murray State Miami Temple

Wood for coffins drains Chinese forests heavily

A report emphasizes the massive impact of coffin wood on China's forests. Analysts warn of rapid depletion as demand for funeral timber grows, affecting biodiversity and long term forest health. Government agencies consider stricter controls and sustainable sourcing to curb losses.

Houston And Chargers In Title Game

Houston clinched the Eastern crown with a 31-23 win over a team as Los Angeles beat Denver 41-33 to reach the title game. New York edged Oakland 31-28, Dallas beat Boston 34-0, and Los Angeles moved into a three way tie for second in the Western Division with a 10-3 victory over Baltimore. Cleveland routed Chicago 42-0. Pittsburgh upset Philadelphia 27-21. New York defeated Washington 17-3. George Blanda returned to lead Houston with 39 6 and 21 yard passes and a 53 yard field goal. Los Angeles (9-4) trailed early but won behind Kemp's 35 yard drive to a 1 yard score.

49Ers Earl Morrall Heave Colts Lions Dallas Nick Pietrosante Detroit Cleveland Ed Brown Zeke Bratkowski Bernie Parrish Bobby Franklin Bears John Henry Johnson Steelers Bobby Layne Charley Conerly Joe Morrison Giants Los Angeles Denver Houston New York Oakland Boston Baltimore Colts San Francisco Green Bay Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia Washington George Blanda Oilers Jack Kemp

Cotaco Captures Narrow Victory Over Falkville 57 55

Cotaco seniors created chances from the field and edged Falkville 57 55 on a Saturday night. Cotaco shot 42 percent on 25 of 59 attempts while Falkville hit 46 percent with 19 of 41. Cotaco juniors dominated 50 17.

Cotaco Falkville

Carter Wins World Title

Don Carter of St. Louis won the $7,500 first prize in the fourth annual World’s Invitational Bowling Tournament in Chicago. He lost the final match 824-831 to Joe Joseph of Detroit but led Petersen points to clinch the title. Carter’s wife LaAverne won the women’s top prize match but finished short of Ladewig on Petersen points. Joseph earned $3,750, Nagy $2,000 in a 16-man field.

Chicago Don Carter St. Louis Don LaAverne Joe Joseph Detroit Carter Petersen Marion Ladewig Grand Rapids Mich Ladewig Joseph Steve Nagy

Syracuse Defeats Wilt In 132 121 NBA Win

Syracuse Nationals upset Wilt Chamberlain limited to 31 points as they top the Philadelphia Warriors 132 121 to narrow the Eastern Division race. Dolph Schayes nets 33 for Syracuse while Hal Greer 24 and Dick Barnett 19 pace Philadelphia. weekend wins boost Syracuse and tighten standings.

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