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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1961

Page

8

Green Bay Clinches Western Title with Giants Victory

Green Bay tops the New York Giants 24 17 to clinch the Western Conference crown as Jim Taylor leads with 185 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Paul Hornung adds a 23 yard field goal and extra points while dynamic plays and field goals shape the late comeback. Spectators rush the field as the Packers seal the win in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Green Bay New York Giants Jim Taylor Taylor Paul Pance Packers Jos- YA Jevencies Fruet Summerall Ures New York Giants Dick Lynch Erich Barnes Tam Mat McGee Boyd Dowler

Eagles Rip Pitt 35-24 in Eastern title chase

Philadelphia gains a share of the division lead with a 35 to 24 win over Pittsburgh as Sonny Jurgensen directs a strong defensive effort and George Blanda stars for Houston in a 33-13 victory over San Diego. Houston athletics move ahead in AFC race.

Pittsburgh Sonny Jurgensen Philadelphia Eagles Pittsburgh Steelers Eagle Blanda New York Houstons Green Bay Packers San Diego Eagles Giants Oilers Phil Af Ainhiership American Football League Boston Den Houston Oever Wally Lemm Torter Ty Kemp Blair Kid Hou — Hennigan Hou Sd—Norton Kemp

Eagles Dominate with Stout Defense in Victory

Jurgensen threw two TD passes but the defense created all four Philadelphia scores three on interceptions and a 66 yard punt return. Browns kicker Jon a 66 yard punt return opened scoring and Haynes added a late TD with 26 seconds left on a 42 yard run securing the win.

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New York Defeats Dallas Texans 28 to 7 in League Game

Titans top Dallas Texans 28 to 7 as New York scores twice in the second and adds late third period TDs. Abner Haynes held to 15 yards on 16 carries, while New York builds a decisive lead with Christy and Dorow pivotal plays.

Titans Baleca Philadels Yorl Itans Pitsbergh Trinute Cation David Phil — Walston Son Paul Dick- Jurgensen Walston Quarenson Phil Christy Dick Felt Doron New York Dallas Gues Kilt Gues- Iman Dal Dickinson Davidson Porow Guesman

Vikings Edge Rams In 42-21 Victory In Minneapolis

In Minneapolis the Vikings sprinted past the Rams 42-21 as rookies Ray Hayes and Fran Tarkenton shone, while veteran Hugh McElhenny surpassed 10,000 total rushing and receiving yards in his career.

Minneapolis ST. Paul Hugh McElhenny Ray Hayes Fran Tarkenton Minnesota Vikings Los Aneaiee

Browns rally past Cowboys 38 to 17 in NFL matchup

Cleveland drove to a 38 17 win over Dallas as Eddie Lebaron connected with Jim Doran for two touchdowns and Bernie Parrish returned a fumble for a score. Lou Groza added eight points and Vince Costello intercepted Hutson on a pivotal sequence.

Dallas Cleveland Cowboys Eddie Lebaron Jim Doran Lou Groza Bernie Parrish Vince Costello Don Hutson Green Bay Packers Parrish Browns Jim Brown Bobby Mitchell Don Perkins LeBaron

Lions Beat Bears 16 15 as McElhenny Tops 10K Yard mark

Detroit tops Chicago 16 15 to extend NFL milestones. McElhenny carries five yards and adds a 16 yard run to reach 10,000 rushing yards, while Hayes earns 123 yards on 18 carries and a late score. Marsal Leclerc adds the clinching point as Lions hold off Bears.

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Cardinals Crush Redskins 38 24 for First Home Win

St Louis Cardinals rally to beat Washington 38 24 at home behind Etcheverry and Crow. Cardinals move to 5 1 on the season while Washington sinks to 0 11 1 with 22 straight league losses. Crowd 16 204.

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Colts Edge 49ers 20 19 in late scoring thriller

Jimmy Orr caught a 41 yard touchdown pass from Johnny Unitas with 1 second left as the Baltimore Colts beat the San Francisco 49ers 20 to 19. The Colts improved to 7 4 1 and kept slim hopes for second place in the Western Conference alive.

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Boston Patriots Rally Past Denver in AFL Thriller

Boston Patriots beat the Denver Broncos 28 24 after a 1 yard TD pass and a 59 yard interception return in the fourth quarter. Boston stays one game behind Houston in the Eastern Division with two games left.

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Buffalo Bills Dominate Raiders 26-21 in AFL Clash

Buffalo quarterback M C Reynolds and Glenn Bass led a high scoring game at Candlestick Park while Art Baker powered the Bills with two rushing touchdowns and a late clinching score. The Bills erased a prior loss to Oakland and won despite rainy, overcast conditions and a crowd of 8 001.

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