Lions Stop 49ers in 45-24 Victory
Detroit Lions overpower San Francisco 49ers 45-24 as Milt Plum throws four TD passes and Danny Lewis adds two rushing scores. John Brodie connects for two TDs but falls short as Lions build a 31-10 lead and clinch the win with late TDs. Gary Lowe seals key fumble recovery.
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Terry Barr
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Wayne Walker
Gail Cogdill
Pat Studstill
J. D. Smith
Bernie Casey
Skins rally to topple Browns 17 16 in tense NFL tilt
Washington defeated Cleveland 17 16 as Bobby Mitchell scored the game winning 50 yard play after Norman Snead connected on a late pass. Cleveland later blocked a would be game winning field goal only to see Groza miss from 50 as time expired.
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Detroit Tigers Hand A's 3-1 Defeat at Kansas City
Hank Aguirre earned his 15th win of the season as the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Athletics 3-1. Dick McAuliffe cleared the bases with a first inning single driving in Bill Bruton and Al Kaline, giving Aguirre a two run cushion. The Tigers added a final tally in the eighth when Norm Cash walked, stole second, and scored on Ed Charles throwing error.
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Carlos Gomez Wins Mexican Ring Title
Carlos Gomez won the flyweight boxing championship of Mexico with a technical knockout in the 10th round over Chucho Hernandez in Mexico City. Gomez withstood Hernandez’s rights and lefts early, then intensified in the seventh, dropping Hernandez in the 10th. Hernandez rose at eight but could not continue. Gomez weighed 110 pounds to Hernandez 111 pounds.
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Baltimore Forces 34 7 Victory Over Vikings
Baltimore Colts hammer Minnesota 34 to 7 with a strong ground game and Johnny Unitas passing for a touchdown and setting up another before leaving after a collision. Fran Tarkenton and the Vikings offense struggle as Tarkenton is sacked nine times and held to 199 yards. Tom Matte and Dee Mackey or Mark Smolinski contribute late scores.
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Dee Mackey
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Dick Bielski
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Jimmy Orr
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Four unbeaten teams lead District 2-A and 2-AA standings
Floydada and Tulia of 2-AA and Denver City of 4-AA sit 3-0 as four teams remain undefeated in the district. Lockney is 2-0 and Tulia is the high scoring 112 points to 12 allowed, while Denver City trails with 97 points for and 18 against. Key results include Floydada’s 34-0 over Ralls, Tulsa’s 21-0 shutout of Muleshoe, Denver City’s 46-6 win over Lovington, and Canyon’s loss to Dalhart 32-18.
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Gretel Returns From Water Before Crucial Cup Race
The Australian 12 meter sloop Gretel was hauled from Newport waters as its confident crew prepared for Tuesday’s America’s Cup decider against Weatherly. Weatherly leads the best four of seven series after winning Saturday, Gretel has one win. The race featured a 24 mile windward leeward course with Weatherly skippered by Bus Mosacher.
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Lavorante Condition Improves After Friday Knockout
Argentine heavyweight Alejo Lavorante, unconscious since Friday night, shows stabilizing condition in a California hospital. Dr Robert Rocke reports he is holding his own with heart and lungs holding up, moving limbs, reacting to stimuli, though still unconscious and in serious condition.
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Dean Lester Wins Hallsville Speedway Feature Race
Dean Lester of Longview won the 20-lap feature at Hallsville Speedway. Thomas Henigan of Marshall finished second. Roy Ingle, Longview, the top featured entry, exited time trials with a thrown rod but completed the feature in a second car, finishing third with engine trouble.
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Red Raider Club Noon Luncheon Preview
Texas Tech fans and Red Raider Club members gather at the Pioneer Hotel for a noon luncheon. Raider coach J. T. King, freshman coach Bert Huffman, and scouts from the Texas-Oregon game discuss upcoming events. Frank Jonell serves as master of ceremonies as the program runs 1 p.m.
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Zantos Excels After Position Shift at Texas Tech
Jim Zantos of Albuquerque New Mexico joined Texas Tech as a guard last year and was moved to the backfield where he averaged 6.7 yards per carry.
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Tittle Finds Range With Shofner In Giants Victory
Philadelphia hosted the Giants as Y A Tittle connected with Del Shofner for a 67 yard TD and a 56 yard score. Giants defense blocked three field goals and intercepted three passes while Don Chandler added three field goals. Dick Lynch returned a blocked kick for a TD as Sonny Jurgensen led the Eagles with a 67 yard TD pass.
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Texans Top Raiders 26 16 in AFL Clash in Oakland
Len Dawson threw three touchdown passes for the Dallas Texans who improved to 3-0 atop the Western division, while the Oakland Raiders dropped to 0-2. Chris Burford caught all three Dawson TD passes, with Pennington adding two field goals.
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Oilers Beat Chargers 42-17 as Cannon Scores Three
Houston halfback Billy Cannon ran for 70 yards on 12 carries and scored three touchdowns in the Oilers 42-17 AFL victory over the San Diego Chargers in Milwaukee. George Blanda threw two TD passes, while Cannon left with back spasms after the final period.
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Dal-Burford Rally Delivers Scoring Spurt in Shootout
Dal-Burford led by Dawson through a flurry of scores including a 77 yard pass for a touchdown and a 16 yard field goal by Simpson. Oak attempted late drives as Del Pennington added key points and Dal-Burford sealed with a 26 yard pass. Attendance reported at 12 500.
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Mets Edge Cubs 2 1 as Thomas Delivers
Frank Thomas tied the game with a sixth inning homer and later drove in the winning run with a ninth inning single to lift the New York Mets to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs in their final home game of the season. An unrelated classified snippet advertises office jobs for mature women.
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Harris Honored for World Amateur Team Selection
Labron Harris Jr. of Stillwater Oklahoma earned a spot on the four man U S team to compete in the World Amateur team championship in Tokyo October 10 to 13 Joining former champion Deane Beman Billy Joe Patton and Dick Sikes as teammates with Charlie Smith and Bob Gardner named alternates John D Ames Chicago will be non playing captain of the squad leaving San Francisco October 3 Also noted Texas Tech's Shrine East West pick was Ransom Walker in 1929.
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Dick Sikes
Nicklaus Wins Portland Open In Narrow Margin
Jack Nicklaus edged George Bayer by one stroke to win the Portland Open at Columbia Edgewater Country Club. Nicklaus matched a 72-hole total of 269 with a 3 under par final round, despite a two-stroke penalty for slow play.
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