Browns upset Colts as Unitas struggles in Baltimore loss
In a Sunday NFL roundup, Johnny Unitas entered the game for Baltimore in the second half and went 1 of 12 with three interceptions as the Browns defeated the Colts 30 20. Bart Starr subbed for Green Bay and threw a fourth quarter TD to tie Detroit 14 14, while other results left Los Angeles and Dallas atop their divisions.
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Chi Chi Rodriguez Wins Sahara Invitational in Playoff
Juan Chi Chi Rodriguez, 5 foot 7, 125 pounds, edged Dale Douglass in a playoff at the Sahara Invitational in Las Vegas. Rodriguez parred the first extra hole after Douglass failed to convert, securing a $20 000 prize as the field battled near 70s and 60s in a star-studded leaderboard. Jack Nicklaus Billy Casper Julius Boros and Lee Jurgensen were among the era’s greats in the tournament footnote.
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Cokes Defends World Welterweight Title in New Orleans
Curtis Cokes of Dallas defends his world welterweight crown against Ramon La Cruz of Argentina in New Orleans Monday night. The 30 year old champion, 53-9-3, faces a tough challenger nicknamed El Matador in a high stakes bout.
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Chiefs rally past Raiders in 24 10 AFL clash
Kansas City played injury plagued football with a straight T offense. Len Dawson connected on two passes as the running game sliced Oakland’s defense for 2 1/2 yards per rush. The Chiefs built a 24 0 lead and stretched a five game win streak.
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SEC football sees mixed results as Auburn and Florida fade
Auburn edged by Georgia Tech 21 20 and Florida crushed by North Carolina 22 7 leave SEC co leaders at risk. Mississippi and Mississippi State salvage pride with wins and draws. Tennessee and Georgia remain the only unbeaten SEC teams after week end results.
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Hanratty Breaks Gipp Yardage Mark In ND Win
Notre Dame star Terry Hanratty led the Irish to a 58-8 victory over Illinois and shattered George Gipp’s career rushing and passing yardage marks. Hanratty threw 13 of 22 for 212 yards and 55 rushing yards for 267 total, pushing his career total to 4179 yards. ND, sixth-ranked, blew out Illinois 24-0 by halftime as Hanratty capped the win with an 18-yard TD pass to Jim Seymour.
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