Morrall lifts Colts past Browns to reach Super Bowl
In a snowbound Cleveland Stadium crowd of 80 628, Earl Morrall directed Baltimore to a shutout of Cleveland 27 0. The Colts defense dominated while Morrall connected on 25 of 39 passes for 168 yards with one touchdown, securing a date against the New York Jets in Miami on January 12.
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Matte Calls Himself Just an Average Back After Colts Title
Baltimore Colts halfback Tom Matte said he is "just an average back" after tying a record with three touchdowns in the NFL championship. Coach Blanton Collier praised Bubba Smith for blocking Cleveland's field goal attempt as pivotal to the Browns' efforts.
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Colts Cup NFL Title By 34-0
A Browns setback sealed a 34 point loss to the Colts as Monty Clark praised the earlier matchup in October while Art Modell acknowledged the defeat and hinted at a burst bubble following the game.
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Paterno Plans to Guess Defense Against Kansas in Orange Bowl
Penn State coach Joe Paterno says a guessing defense is needed to slow Kansas’s explosive offense in the Orange Bowl on New Year’s Night. The article contrasts Kansas’s aerial and running threats with implications for the game plan and mentions other NFL and AFL context around Tom Matte and the Colts.
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Namath Leads Jets to 27 23 Victory Over Raiders
New York Jets beat the Oakland Raiders 27 23 as Joe Namath shines with three touchdown passes and earns the game ball. Coach Weeb Ewbank praised the victory and looked ahead to the NFL title game in Miami.
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St. Hedwig's Triumph Keeps CYO Undefeated
St. Hedwig's remained undefeated in CYO play with a 24 to 17 victory over St. Rose. Ibish Kania scored 16 points to lead the winners, while Raddy Rodden added nine for the losers.
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Jets win 27 23 over Raiders for Super Bowl bid
Jets defeat Oakland 27 23 to reach the Jan 12 Super Bowl against the Baltimore Colts. Namath with late passes, Hudson key defense sealing the win as Jets overturn a nine game Oakland streak.
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