Browns Seek Repeat Title Start as NFL Opens 46th Season
The Cleveland Browns launch the 46th NFL season aiming to prove their 1964 championship was no fluke. They face the Redskins in Washington while key players battle injuries and the Packers, Colts, and Vikings loom as top contenders. Johnny Unitas meets Fran Tarkenton in the Colts Vikings matchup as the league begins another year of high expectations.
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Tennessee Downs Army In Captain Fulton Debut Victory
Tennessee defeated Army 21 to 7 in Knoxville as quarterback Charles Fulton, a Memphis native, threw two touchdown passes including a first-play completion. Hal Wantland caught a 23 yard TD, and Jerry Smith returned a kickoff for a score. Army failed to convert scoring chances.
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Greyhounds Edge Otterbein in Indianapolis
Indiana Central's Greyhounds rallied with two fourth quarter touchdowns to defeat Otterbein of Ohio 14 to 7 in Indianapolis. Otterbein opened scoring on Dick Amelung's 22 yard run in the first quarter.
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Heat Ends Toledo High School Grid Game
In Toledo a football game between Scott and Bowsher was called at halftime due to heat and humidity after five players collapsed from heat exhaustion. The 10 a.m. start saw Scott leading 17 to 0 before coaches and physicians declared the game complete.
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Lucas Leads Royals Intra-Squad Tilt Tuesday at Wade E Miller
The Cincinnati Royals mount an intra-squad game Tuesday at Wade E Miller Gym with Luke’s Lovelies facing the Monsters. Oscar Robertson is absent. 2,000 fans expected, tickets $1, proceeds go to Rotary charity, Doty House the prior winner with a $750 check.
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Big Backs Set For First Meet
Cookie Gilchrist and Billy Joe for top AFL clash as Buffalo visits Denver in a three game Sunday program. San Diego at Oakland and Boston at Houston also on slate. New York at Kansas City opens second weekend. Gilchrist and Joe discuss pressure while 30,000 expect crowd in Denver.
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Fighter Dies From Injuries After Boston Bout
Willie Stevenson, 29, Boston welterweight, died at Boston City Hospital from a brain bleed suffered in a six round bout with Roscoe Gregory after persisting despite eye defects and license issues. He had fought in Europe and had just obtained clearance to box again. Stevenson fainted at home and was taken to Roxbury hospital before the diagnosis of subarachnoid hemorrhage.
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Brown Jug Attracts Small Field
Delaware Ohio AP The $70 000 Little Brown Jug pacing classic for 3 year olds comes next Thursday at the Delaware County Fair grounds as the smallest field in 17 years is likely for the 20th renewal. Bret Hanover Adios Vic Rivaltime Gee Lee Hanover Skipper Gene among contenders with High Level also listed for the field of up to nine starters.
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Hank) Thomson
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Hillsdale Edges Marietta In Season Opener
Hillsdale defeated Marietta 19 to 7 as Bruce McLenna led a second half surge with three touchdowns. The game featured Hillsdale scoring 13 points in the fourth quarter after a 6 point first half. Marietta scored a single touchdown in the third quarter.
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Toledo Beats Villanova 9-7 in Upset Thriller
In Villanova, Pennsylvania, Toledo scores a third quarter touchdown and a 27 yard field goal by Bob Bucks to seize a 9-7 lead, then withstand a late Wildcats push. Hauser 15 yard run for Toledo and Buchs 27 yard field goal pace the visitors with 8,200 in attendance.
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Ohio Wesleyan Opens With 17 13 Victory Over Grove City
Ohio Wesleyan defeated Grove City 17 to 13 in the season opener. Barry Arronson threw for 101 yards and connected on a 13 yard TD to Barry Furst. Steve McIntire kicked a 32 yard field goal and added two conversions as Ed Curreri scored on a 12 yard run.
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