Pass rush key to Browns win over Cowboys 30-21
Browns safety Ross Fichtner credited the rush for three interceptions as Cleveland beat Dallas 30-21, tightening the NFL Eastern race. Dallas, previously unbeaten, fell as St Louis and Washington also won. Green Bay, Baltimore, Chicago, Philadelphia and San Francisco posted wins in other games.
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Packers' Taylor Plays Out Option Amid Talks With Packers
Packers fullback Jim Taylor says he is playing out his option as contract talks stall. Rookie Jim Grabowski, 52 yards in relief, impresses in a 56-3 win over the Falcons, while Taylor declines to declare how far apart he is with Lombardi on salary terms.
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Sweetan’s debut stars for Lions in close loss to 49ers
Karl Sweetan, filling in for injured Milt Plum, threw two TDs and 227 yards on 19 of 34 passes as Detroit lost 27-24 to San Francisco. John Brodie matched with 221 yards, 18 of 35, and a late 21-yard TD to Monty Stickles with three seconds left.
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Orr Irked Fights Back In Colts Vikings Clash
Baltimore’s Jimmy Orr complains of cheap shots by Minnesota’s Earsell Mackbee after a scuffle that halted play in the NFL game. Orr and Mackbee were ejected following the midgame incident that followed a defensive interference call and Orr’s later on field actions.
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Flores Quiet Raid Mystery Drops Hint in Jets Loss
In New York the Raiders defeated the Jets amid a controversial fifth down dispute. The crowd of 58,135 watched as the play’s legality sparked debate and a national TV audience followed the outcome.
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Bad Boy Bert Coan Shines as Chiefs Hammer Broncos
Bert Coan rushed for three touchdowns and caught another as the Kansas City Chiefs routed Denver 56-10 to seize first place in the AFL Western Division. Coan totaled 111 rushing yards and moved to fourth in the AFL rushing standings, while Pete Beathard added a 19-yard TD pass to Coan.
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Eastern League standings and week results recap
The table shows New York leading the AL East with a 4 2 1 record, Boston and Buffalo tied mid pack, while Houston and Miami trail. Sunday results include Oakland over New York 24 21 and Kansas City routing Denver 56 10. Next games feature Oakland at Boston and Houston at Kansas City. A local ad urges homeowners to consult a trusted insurer for home, furniture, and liability protection.
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Referee Intervenes as Teams Line Up. No Flag or Play
Flores called for quiet after the moment as Ben Dreith moved between charging lines. The crowd expected a penalty or a broken play, but no flag was thrown and no play ensued. Flores said he wanted quiet.
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