Giants and Bears Ready for NFL Title Clash
New York Giants rout Pittsburgh 38 17 to clinch Eastern Conference crown as Y A Tittle throws three TD passes. Frank Gifford and Del Shofner stand out, crowd of 63 240 at Yankee Stadium. Giants set Dec 29 title showdown with Chicago Bears after Bears defeated Detroit Lions 24 14.
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This Week on Area Courts Schedule
Tonight Roanoke faces Mt. St. Marys and Tuesday features Smithsburg at Emmitsburg. Other matchups include Linganore vs Francis Scott Key and Harpers Ferry vs Brunswick with Middletown meeting Gaithersburg. Friday games list St Johns at St Johns West and Walkersville at North Hagerstown plus Damascus at Mt Airy and Overlea at Frederick. Saturday closes with South Hagerstown at Walkersville.
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Browns Rally Past Redskins in 27-20 NFL Victory
Cleveland beat Washington 27-20 as Jim Brown ran for 125 yards to surpass 1,800 rushing yards on the season and Frank Ryan threw three touchdown passes. Browns move to 10-4 in the Eastern Division as Bobby Mitchell and the Redskins score via a kickoff return and passes.
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Saints Fall to St Francis Prep 77 73 in MD game
Saint Johns trailed 41 26 at halftime as St Francis Prep dominated the boards and built a 15 point lead. Benny Orlando and Bob Marrone each paced the Saints with 18 points before a late push trimmed the margin to 77 73. Marrone also secured the front end of a key one and one before Karl Brust scored on a tip in to seal the final score. JV victory followed 62 32 led by Bob Cox with 15 points.
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Deer season ends in Frederick County with 175 kills
Local game warden predicted 175 deer for the season, and the total matched his forecast. The tally includes a deer killed in Washington County and processed at the local station. Hunters cited include Lee Willard of Thurmont and Vaughn W. Holtz of Sabilasville, among others, with weights and point counts noted. Jess Neely’s teams at Rice reach 500 or better football wins in 24 seasons.
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Bears Clinch Western Division With 24-14 Win
Chicago Bears secure the Western Division title by defeating the Detroit Lions 24-14. Quarterback Bill Wade threw two second half TD passes to Johnny Morris and Mike Ditka to seal the victory in front of a home crowd. The win sets up a December 29 showdown with the New York Giants for the Eastern crown.
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Sunday NFL Scores Highlight Week Outcomes
Baltimore beat Los Angeles 19 16 Dallas defeated St Louis 28 24 Chicago topped Detroit 24 14 New York won over Pittsburgh 33 17 Cleveland edged Washington 27 20 Minnesota prevailed versus Philadelphia 34 13.
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Bears Rally Past Lions In Thriller To Clinch Division Title
In a tense fourth quarter Earl Morrall connected with Terry Barr for a four yard TD before Detroit edged into a 17 14 lead. Chicago answered as Dave Whitsell intercepted Morrall and returned 39 yards for a TD with 25 seconds left sealing a Chicago victory as the Bears revived their defense and held off Detroit after Wade Morris and Ditka connected for key scores.
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Palafox and Gray Wed in Mexican Village
Mexican Davis Cup star Antonio Palafox and British airline stewardess Leslie Gray wed Saturday in San Pedro de Tlaquepaque. The report notes the couple's ceremony as part of a busy sports and travel news briefly.
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Parseghian Named Notre Dame Coach After Northwestern Run
Ara Parseghian agreed to a four year contract as Notre Dame head coach and held a morning press conference on campus. The 40 year old former Northwestern coach replaces interim leader Hugh Devore, who becomes assistant athletic director after a 2-7 season. Parseghian seeks to restore the Fighting Irish while recommending Alex Agase as successor if needed.
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Cowboys rally past Cardinals 28 24 in cold NFL game
Don Meredith threw two fourth quarter TD passes to lift Dallas over St. Louis 28 24 as Dallas erased a 24 14 deficit. Pettis Norman and Frank Clarke connected for scores while Cornell Green sealed the win with an late interception.
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VanderKelen Leads Vikings Over Eagles In 1963 Finale
Ron VanderKelen, in his first starting pro game, directed Minnesota to a 34-12 win over Philadelphia. The Vikings finish 6-8-1, while the Eagles end 2-10-2. Key scores include a Tom Wilson two yard TD, Fred Cox four conversions, and a 31 yard interception return by Don Hultz.
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Shrine North South game stars begin practice in Miami
In Miami the 18th annual Mahi Shrine North South game training started. Michigan coach Bump Elliott and Iowa coach Jerry Burns led the North Squad of 24 players, Elliott in his third Shrine game and Burns in his first. Southside coaches Tom Nugent and Ray Graves took over the South squad.
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Surprising Upsets Shake College Basketball Week
The Associated Press reports a wild week with five AP Top Ten teams losing their first games. Bluefield State’s sleeper play in Bluefield West Virginia helped beat Beckley College 90-85 in overtime, while NYU Duke Arizona State Oregon State and Kansas also fell. Cincinnati upset Wisconsin, VMI beat West Virginia, Regis topped Oklahoma State, and Niagara beat Villanova. Mike Schaffer of CCNY died in a car crash after guiding Beavers to a win.
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Chargers win clinches Western title tie in AFL race
San Diego defeated the Houston Oilers 20-14 as Paul Lowe powered the running game and three pass interceptions aided the defense. The victory gives the Chargers a 10-6-3 record and a one game edge over Oakland, needing only a tie in the final game to secure the division. Houston is eliminated from the title chase and a Buffalo-Boston playoff for the Eastern crown is set for Dec. 28.
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Chargers Roll Past Oilers in Key Division Showdown
San Diego built a 14 point lead on one yard plunges by Tobin Rete and Bob Jackson after key interceptions by Emil Karas and Chuck Allen. Lance Alworth and Bob McLeod connected on passes as the Chargers extended the margin before a late Houston rally. Jets players from New York reside in Pennsylvania.
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