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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1965
Page
8
San Diego withstands Houston in a 27 25 victory to clinch the AFL Western Division crown. Lead plays span first half interceptions and a late fourth quarter drive with Heals and James starring on offense and Travenio delivering the decisive scoring sequence for the Chargers.
Green Bay star Paul Hornung erupted for five touchdowns as the Packers beat the Baltimore Colts 42 27 amid a season turning performance. He caught 50 and 6 yard passes from Bart Starr and added three rushing scores, boosting his late career vindication for coach Vince Lombardi.
Baltimore’s Gary Cuozzo blamed for an ill advised pass on second down with 1:07 left in the first half as Dave Robinson returned an interception for a Packers touchdown. The Colts, led by Cuozzo after Johnny Unitas injured, pressed late but trailed 42-27. Cuozzo returned after a shoulder separation but could not overturn the deficit.
Jobs in the organization shift as Hatton and Smith take over farm director duties from Robinson. Hatton offers cautious comments hoping Harris and Robinson remain, while Robinson says he must talk with the judge Hofheinz and his wife before deciding.
Two golfers saw about 150000 dollars in counterfeit bills in the Trinity River near Noelwood Golf Course. Dallas County officers and U S Secret Service agents recovered a leather attache case with more fake money and the printing plates nearby.
Detroit Lions veteran Terry Barr announced his retirement after nine NFL seasons. The wide flankerback, 20, cited multiple knee operations and a season-ending injury against Los Angeles as the reason for stepping away. Barr led Lions receivers with 24 catches that season and ends his career with 123 receptions for 2,116 yards and 22 touchdowns over 1963-44 totals. He is married, with two sons, and co-owns an insurance agency with teammates Joe Schmidt and Nick Pietrosante.
Hornung broke free for a 50 yard reception from Starr helping Green Bay into scoring range. Michael added a 45 yard field goal as Lyles recovered a fumble to set up another Green Bay opportunity. Tevand connected with Berry for a big gain before a Moore three yard TD run capped a Colts drive. Matte substituted at QB for Cuozzo and failed to complete a pass.
Cross announced that the 1940s Soonerster would be offered a five year contract with salary and benefits exceeding 32000 annually to return to his alma mater. Royal has spent nine years at Texas with a 75-19-3 record and a 1963 national title.
Post season grid action opens with six bowls last weekend and builds to Bluebonnet Bowl in Houston and Liberty Bowl in Memphis. Tennessee and Tulsa set to meet in a national TV telecast while Mississippi Auburn and East Carolina stage Tangerine Bowl efforts. North Dakota State rolls past Grambling in the Pecan Bowl.
Buffalo Bills kicker Pete Gogolak notes his eight year old brother John has received a Princeton application for the class of 1979. Pete, a former Cornell star now in his second AFL season, kicked his 28th field goal of the season, setting an American Football League record.
Gale Sayers exploded for six touchdowns and 726 yards in a Bears 61 to 20 rout of the 49ers. George Halas and Y. A. Tittle praised his performance as the greatest display seen, with Sayers earning the game ball twice in a season.
A dense college basketball roundup shows SMU leading scorers and Texas, Arkansas, Baylor, and Texas Tech preparing for key dates. The Blue Bonnet Classic looms in Houston while Texas Christian, Houston, and others play varied opponents across Stillwater Lincoln and Tempe.
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