Texans Thrash Oilers for 31 7 Lead in AFL West
Dallas Texans outscored Houston 31 7 to seize the AFL Western Division lead after four pass interceptions and a fumble returned for points. End Chris Burford caught two TD passes from Len Dawson, while Abner Haynes and Fred Arbanas added scores. Oilers QB George Blanda threw three picks as Dallas grabbed six Oilers turnovers. Dallas hosts Houston again next week.
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Boston
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Buffalo
Denver
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Len Dawson
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Fred Arbanas
Tommy Brooker
Charley Tolar
George Blanda
Billy Cannon
Blanda
Jack Lee
Y A Tittle Ties NFL Record In Giants Rout
Washington Redskins suffer a 49-34 setback as Y A Tittle, at 35, ties a National Football League record with seven touchdown passes. He completes 27 of 39 for 505 yards in a dramatic Giants victory.
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Tittle
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Washington
Allen Webb
Sam Huff
Giants
Lions edge Bears 11-3 behind Walker field goals
Detroit 11 Chicago 3 as Wayne Walker kicked three field goals and Alex Karras forced a safety. Lions rise to 5-2, Bears fall to 4-3 with a stout defense and late scoring by Le Clerc and Pettibon. Shofner and Tittle set Giants records in a separate notes segment.
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le Clerc
Vikings Top Eagles in Tough NFL Clash
The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 31-21 in Minneapolis as Fran Tarkenton and Tommy Mason starred. Mason scored three touchdowns and a late fumble set up Minnesota’s clinching drive, delivering the club its second straight win for the first time in history amid several on-field fights. Attendance reached 30,071.
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Walston
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Christopherson
Titans Top Chargers 23 3 for First Victory Over SD
New York Titans with Johnny Green and Dick Christy win 23 3 over the San Diego Chargers the first time in AFL history. Green passes for 299 yards two TDs to Don Maynard Christy returns a punt 73 yards for a score and NY ends a four game skid. Chargers suffer penalties costing two early touchdowns and see their Western Conference title hopes fade.
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UPI
New York Titans
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Dick Christy
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John Hadl
Don Norton
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Dick Wood
Browns Rout Pitt 41 to 14 in NFL clash
Cleveland fullback Jimmy Brown ran for 93 yards and two touchdowns as the Browns routed the Pittsburgh Steelers 41 to 14. Cleveland capitalized on a fumble and an interception for scores with Vince Costello returning a fumble 21 yards for six and Charley Scales adding a 12 yard TD.
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Red Mack
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Shofner
Bobby Layne
San Diego
Frank Ryan
Lone Star Loop Pace Shows LWTS Lead In Lone Star Conference
Southwest Texas State leads the Lone Star Conference with an unbeaten record after a 21-20 win over Sam Houston State. Texas A&I sits 3-0-1- just a half game back as Lamar Tech and East Texas State also win. Stakes rise this weekend as Southwest Texas faces East Texas State and Texas A&I meets Lamar Tech. Dee White threw two TDs in the SWT triumph.
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Sid Blanks
Ted Undehagen
Wayne Corley
Barry Copenhaver
Butch Pressley
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Steph
Shockley leads NY high scoring drive with kicks
In Frankfurt West Germany warned the IOC that an all German team for the next Olympics may be blocked without East Germany concessions. In New York C V Whitney led owners with $1 039 091 in earnings for the year with Dotted Swiss the top money winner at $296 900.
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Chinchilla
Dotted Swiss
SMU President Says Grid Program Okay
SMU President Dr. Willis Tate stated the university will not de emphasize football or scale back athletics despite concerns over gate receipts. He noted crowds at home games vs Southern California Air Force and Rice with 14 000 22 000 and 15 000 respectively and cited SMU's 14 0 win over Texas Tech as a positive for the season.
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SMU
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Bills Upset Broncos to Clash for Western Lead
Buffalo with Warren Rabb and Cookie Gilchrist rally past Denver 45 to 38 in Denver. Gilchrist powers a late surge, scoring twice and aiding a 32-point second half as Buffalo overturns a 24-13 halftime deficit.
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Late Scores From College Football Slates
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Johnsons Passing Brilliance Sparks Cards Past Cowboys 28 24
Charlie Johnson threw three TD passes two to Sonny Randle as the St. Louis Cardinals toppled the Dallas Cowboys 28 to 24 in a game marked by missed chances for both sides. Johnson opened with an 86 yard scoring strike on the Cards first play from scrimmage.
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Cowboys Edge Cardinals In Late Comeback At Dallas
Dallas overcome a 7 7 halftime deficit to beat St Louis 24 28 at home. Don Perkins rushed for 137 yards and a 33 yard score while Bishop returned a fumble 84 yards for a key third quarter play. Larry Wilson added a 57 yard interception return but the Cardinal defense could not hold as Dallas and Don Meredith connected for a 1 yard TD pass to Lee Folkins late in the game. Attendance 16 027.
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Packers Beat Colts 17-6 to Stay Unbeaten
The Green Bay Packers, led by quarterback Bart Starr and fullback Jim Taylor, defeated the Baltimore Colts 17-6 to remain undefeated in the NFL. The win marked Green Bay's 15th victory season to date.
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Rams Upset 49ers as Crow Intercepts for 65 Yard TD
Los Angeles Rams defeat the San Francisco 49ers 28 14 at Kezar Stadium with Lindon Crow returning an interception 65 yards for a first quarter touchdown. Jon Arnett adds a late 3 yard score as the Rams post their first win of the season.
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