Rams Clinch Western Title With 31 17 Win Over Packers
The Rams beat Green Bay 31 17 to win the NFL Western Division title and finish 8 2 1 on the regular season. Lazily, Caled crowd attendance reached 90,535 as Rams anchor Ron Waller and Skeet Quinlan sparked scoring with a 55 yard punt return and two one yard runs. Green Bay ends 6 6 in third place behind Chicago.
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Norm van Broeklin
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Les Richter
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Three Age Brackets Form City Basketball League
Over 200 youths are grouped into three age brackets for city recreation basketball and coaching. The Junior Recreation League covers 6th to 8th graders from nine Catholic schools with Saturday sessions 9 12 a m and 12 30 to 2 50 p m led by Jerry Davis with St Michaels Home participation. The 14 15 year group meets Wednesdays 6 30 to 9 p m under Rev Andrew Karobles at Aquinas with seven teams in the Blue League. The 16 18 year group practices Wednesdays 6 30 to 9 30 p m forming nine teams with supervision by the city program.
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Browns and Rams Vie in Key NFL Playoff Rematch
The Browns and Rams renew their playoff rivalry as they prepare for the December 26 title clash. Cleveland just clinched its sixth straight Eastern Conference title and edged the Cardinals 35 24, with Otto Graham throwing three TDs and aiming for a last home appearance. The Rams tied the series by winning 24-17 the prior year on a 73 yard pass, while other league leaders reshaped the standings.
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Aquinas High School hosts supervised meetings
Fr. Karo leads supervision for sessions held in the Aquinas High School gymnasium. Instruction is assisted by Jack Noeckels, Dick Cook, and iGene Brown.
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Halas Says He's Finished As Coach Of Chicago Bears
George Halas announces retirement after the Bears 17-10 win over the Eagles, finishing the season on a winning note while Los Angeles defeats Green Bay 31-17. He hints at stepping back from day to day duties but may stay involved behind the scenes.
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Pro Basketball Sunday and Saturday Results Snapshot
Sunday results include Syracuse 101 over Boston 89 and Fort Wayne 96 over Philadelphia 91 Rochester 93 over St Louis 91. Saturdays saw Boston 118 over Minneapolis 102 and New York 99 over St Louis 80 Rochester 117 over Fort Wayne 116. Tuesday schedule lists Boston vs Philadelphia at New York and Minneapolis at New York.
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Mollenkopf Promoted Purdue Line Coach to Head Football Coach
Kenneth Mollenkopf was elevated from Purdue University line coach to head football coach to succeed Stuart Holcomb who became Northwestern University athletic director. The change positions Mollenkopf as Purdue’s top football leader following Holcomb’s departure.
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Ind
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Jack) Mollenkopf
Purdue University
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Stu) Holcomb
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Snead Wins Miami Open In Playoff Duel
Sam Snead captures his sixth Miami Open title after a dramatic playoff with Tommy Bolt. Both finished 9 under 201, Snead birdied par on the final stretch while Bolt bogeyed after an ill timed approach aided by an ant hill. Bolt and Snead tied for first ahead of Mike Souchak.
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Fla
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W. Va
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Tenn
Mike Souchak
Grossinger’s
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Miami Springs
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