Lombardi's Hunch Spurs Hornung Five TDs for Packers
Vince Lombardi started Paul Hornung who then exploded for five touchdowns in Green Bay's 42 27 victory over the Baltimore Colts. Dave Robinson set the early tone with an 87 yard interception return as Hornung, Starr and Dowler combined for the win moving the Packers toward the Western Division title. Gale Sayers set a rookie record with six touchdowns as Chicago crushed San Francisco.
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Browns fall to Rams as Gabriel shines in rout
Cleveland, owner of the Eastern Division title, loses 42 to 7 at Los Angeles. Roman Gabriel throws five TD passes, Tommy McDonald and Gabe link on long scores, Jim Brown held to 20 yards on 13 carries. Paul Warfield injures shoulder late in the game.
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National League Eastern Conference standings and results
Bay clubs lead the league with Bay 10 3 0 .769. Chicago and Minnesota show midseason marks, while Detroit and Los Angeles trail. Sunday results include Green Bay 42 Baltimore 27 and New York 27 Washington 10. Philadelphia 47 Pittsburgh 13 and Minnesota 29 Detroit 7.
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San Diego and Kansas City Score Late Wins
Readable fragments show San Diego 37, Houston 4 and Kansas City 25, Oakland 4 with New York 14 Boston 2 and Denver 2 in a brief scoreboard-like listing. Names Bufisio and others appear as stray fragments without clear context.
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Chargers clinch title as postman Travenio stars in win
San Diego clinched the AFL Western Division with a 37 26 victory over Houston as postman Herb Travenio kicked a 32 yard field goal and a 19 yard score conversion plus another 32 yarder. Paul Lowe gained 99 yards and reached 1069 on the season while Keith Lincoln, Lance Alworth and John Hadley contributed. Buffalo beat Kansas City 34 25 to push the Bills into Eastern crown contention as Oakland and Boston won their matches.
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Major Bowl Tests Start Saturday
Major bowls kickoff as the season winds toward year end with Bluebonnet and Liberty Bowls leading a slate that includes North-South Blue Gray all star games. NAIA champion St John’s Minnesota, North Dakota State and others won their bowls as college football’s postseason began.
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U S Paralympics Team Plans High Altitude Tests in Mexico City
The US Paralympics team will travel to Mexico City next July to test how wheelchair athletes perform at high altitude 7 415 feet above sea level. Team director Benjamin H Lipton says uncertainty remains about the city's attitude on handicapped athletes as the group plans exhibition appearances in Mexico City and other southern border cities.
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Mayaguez Indians Blank Ponca in Puerto Rico Opener
Bill Graham pitched a three hit shutout and drove in the winning run as the Mayaguez Indians defeated Ponca 1 0 in the first game of a Sunday doubleheader in the Puerto Rican winter baseball league. Mayaguez also won the second game 5 1.
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Beliveau Helps Canadiens Sweep Chicago to Lead NHL
Montreal sheds Chicago 2-1 and 5-3 after beliveau goals and two assists. Howe nets hat trick as Detroit down Boston 5-3. Rangers and Maple Leafs settle for a 1-1 tie as New York maintains winless run.
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Reds Score Second Hockey Victory
Quebec AP reports Russia defeated Canada's national team 6 4 in an exhibition in London Ontario marking their second straight win over Canada. The Russian squad led by strong offense and solid defense secured the victory on Sunday following a Friday night 4 1 win in London.
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Mets Rookie Leads Team With 19 Home Runs
Outfielder Ron Swoboda hit 19 homers last season to lead the New York Mets. The rookie from Maryland averaged one home run every 21 at bats.
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