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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1959

Page

10

Giants Triumph 21 16 Over Steelers In Narrow Clash

New York Giants retain atop the Eastern Division with a 21 to 16 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Forbes Field. Tom Tracy, Ernie Stautner and Sam Huff key plays anchor the win as layne and Conerly connect on multiple scoring passes and Ball security shapes the late drive.

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Tittle Owens Connect For 49ers Win Over Bears

San Francisco beat Chicago 20-17 as R C Owens caught a 46 yard touchdown from Y A Tittle with 1:05 left. Ed Brown had given the Bears a 17-13 lead before the late rally sparked by a key 16 yard pass from Tittle to Billy Wilson.

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Lions grind out win despite broken plays and late signals

Wilson and Morrall praised a defensive stand as Detroit improves to a 1-4 start. Morrall joked about practice and speed, while Wilson explained calls and adjustments that limited the Rams to seven points.

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Morrall Booster Rips Marquette 16-0 in Newton

Boston College quarterback Johnny Amabile connected with halfback Dick Gill on a 60 yard touchdown pass as BC shut down Marquette and won 16-0. Pro Cage Scores listed Daly plays.

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Lions Rally Past Rams In Rainy Battle For 17 7 Win

Lions capitalize on Rams errors and defensive plays to win 17 7 at Detroit. Key moments include Shofner’s near goal line TD, Wilkins 36 yard interception return, and a late Lions defense sealing the victory with two more picks. Lions improve after a rugged clash.

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