Giants and Bears Clinch NFL Title Kontest in Week 14
Y A Tittle led the Giants to a 33-17 win over the Steelers, setting a season touchdown record as New York clinched the Eastern Conference title. The Bears won 24-14 against the Lions, securing their first Western Conference crown since 1936.
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Bears Clinch Lead With Ditka TD Pass in Tight Game
The Bears pulled ahead as Inter Wade connected with Ditka on a 22 yard scoring strike that sealed the win. Giants and Bears finished strong while Jim Brown pushed his career rushing total to 1,863 yards with a 125 yard gain in Cleveland’s 27 200 victory over Washington. Browns finish 10-4, Steelers 7-3, Baltimore 8-6, Vikings and Lions in a fourth place tie. In the American League, San Diego clinches a Western title tie by beating Houston 20-14, Oakland one game back after a 35-31 loss to Denver.
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Hayes Muskateers rout St. Joe's in HCHS victory
Hayes Catholic's Muskateers beat St. Joe's of DeWitt 53 33 to move to 3 2 on the season with two games left before the holidays Injured regulars Terry Zybarth and Wayne Schaapveld did not play as guards Jim Lemkan and John Manjoine stepped in for the win Zybarth may return Friday while Schaapveld is uncertain The win followed a 41 0 victory for Hayes frosh over St Joe's and Rock Island finished strong at the Rocky high pool with Hayes leading in several events and preparing to face Washington Cadar Rapids in upcoming meets
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MHS Swimmers Take Second in Triangular Meet
Rock Island swimmers won the 260 yard medley and 260 freestyle relays as Freeport and Muscatine trailed. Kim Glidden of Freeport finished second in the 900 freestyle, while Mike Bloom and other MHS athletes competed but several stars did not swim due to illness. Old records were noted as the meet progressed with several strong performances across events.
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Indians Fall Short In Centerville Battle Of MCC
Muscatine Community College Indians drop 49 27 in second half at Centerville after leading 34 33 at half. Don TeStrake suffers head wound, Roger Marol sidelined with ankle sprain, Bartelt eye infection risks late, four MCC players in double figures. Centerville’s Van Dyke scores 28 as Stinson falters with 10. MCC to face Black Hawk JC and Burlington on upcoming road/home dates.
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Oakville Cagers Take Two Wins Over Huron
Oakville Junior High swept Huron School in Thursday night games. Girls won 32 to 28 led by Linda Tisor with 18 and Nancy Wykert with 13. Julia Sivetly saw forward time while Ruth Strawhacker was out. Susan Becker anchored defense. Boys prevailed 20 to 12 with Wen Tell Reiman top scorer at 8 and Bill Cline Marvin Swafford Ronald Davis each with 4. Next game at Washalla on Dec. 19.
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Unbeaten Iowa and Creighton Face Key Cage Clash
Iowa and Creighton, both undefeated, meet in a pivotal basketball game in Iowa City. Creighton, rising to prewar prominence, has six wins. Iowa five. The Bluejays beat Utah in two overtimes, and the matchup marks the start of the Far West Classic buildup.
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Packers Sign Badger Center Ken Bowman
Mamison Wisconsin center Ken Bowman announced he signed a contract Wednesday with the Green Bay Packers of the NFL.
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Knicks Trade for Boozer Egan Boosts New York Knicks
New York Knicks acquire Bob Hoover and Johnny Bean in a three club deal with Cincinnati and Detroit. Dennis Butcher and Bob Duty move to Detroit for Egan and Larry Slaverman, who is then sent to Cincinnati with cash for Boozer.
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Four NFL records set as regular season ends
The NFL wrapped up the regular season with four records set and one tied. Cleveland’s Jim Brown ran for 185 yards to top 101,862 career yards. NYA Tite threw three TDs, boosting his season total to 36. Johnny Unitas finished with 236 completions. Don Dula extended a fumble record, and Tommy Davis tied the consecutive extra point mark with 16. Prairie View A&M’s Billy Nicks named NAIA Football Coach of the Year.
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