Giants Tie Browns to Clinch East Title in Snow
The New York Giants earned the Eastern Conference crown with a 7-7 tie against the Cleveland Browns at Yankee Stadium. Philadelphia’s win over Detroit left New York at 10-3-1 and headed to the league championship game with Green Bay, while Cleveland failed to topple them.
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Texans spark by 99 yard return in AFL finale
Dave Grayson returned a 99 yard interception for a touchdown to set an AFL record as the Dallas Texans beat the New York Titans 35 to 24 in the season finale. Dallas built a 26 point lead before New York rallied with three quick touchdowns, aided by miscues.
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Area Courts Schedule Shows Tuesday to Friday Matchups
The schedule lists Tuesday games across Frederick North Carroll Harpers Ferry Brunswick Lincoln St John s Emmitsburg Taneytown Musselman Middletown Thurmont Smithsburg Thursday games include Emmitsburg Sykesville Middletown Walkersville Friday features Waynesboro Frederick Mount Airy Damascus Thurmont Taneytown with teams set for local court action this week.
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Colts Top 49ers 27-24 in rough TV battle at Frisco
Baltimore driven by Ordell Braase and Mark Smolinski edged San Francisco 49ers 27 to 24 in a nationally televised NFL clash. Johnny Unitas threw 19 completions for 314 yards and three touchdowns as Weeb Ewbank weighs coaching future and(Opener).
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Patriots Devour Chargers 41-0 in AFL Showdown
In San Diego Boston Patriots rout Chargers 41 to 0. Gino Cappelletti nails two field goals a touchdown catch and five extra points for 17 points while Babe Parilli directs the aerial attack. Crowd 21,339 at Balboa Stadium sees San Diego shut out for first time since last season.
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Oilers Clinch Division Title Behind Blanda Four TDs
George Blanda threw four touchdown passes as the Houston Oilers crushed the Oakland Raiders 47-1 to claim their second straight Eastern Division title. The Oilers extended their win streak to nine and finished the regular season 10 3 4, while the Raiders slumped to 2-12 after a sixth straight loss.
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Eagles edge Lions 26 24 to clinch win in tense finale
Philadelphia rallies from behind to beat Detroit 26 24 on Bobby Walston’s 10 yard field goal with 25 seconds left. Sonny Jurgensen throws three TDs and becomes NFL points leader with 233. Lions intercepts and late scores fail to tie for division title as Giants win 7 7 over Browns.
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Parker denies deal for 170 Izo with Steelers
Pittsburgh coach Budd Parker on Saturday night denied a published report that the Steelers have offered a definite deal for Washington Redskins quarterback George Izo. He said they are seeking a quarterback but no concrete agreement has been made, and he wouldn’t name other targets.
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Slalom Event Hints at American Standouts
Fragments describe a large slalom competition with top performances by American athletes. Mention appears of Hannah and a focus on strong finish, though text is garbled.
Ernie Davis mulls pro options amid Shrine and Hula Bowls
Syracuse star Ernie Davis plans to decide his NFL future after the Shrine and Hula Bowls as Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills pursue bargaining rights. Davis says a pro contract may wait until after the new year while he tests offers and stays in shape for postseason showcases. Green Bay downs Rams 24 17 as Dick Bass stars in a penalty plagued NFL finale.
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Redskins End 24-Game Win Drought With Dallas Victory
Washington Redskins topple the Dallas Cowboys 34 to 24 to snap a 24 game winless stretch. Little Dicky James stars with four touchdowns, 27 carries for 146 yards, and a key 66 yard drive in the third quarter. Eddie LeBaron hookups highlight Dallas' scoring, including three TDs.
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Wade Comes Off Bench to Rally Bears Past Vikings
Chicago Bears quarterback Bill Wade replaced an injured Ed Brown and threw four touchdowns leading a 52 35 win over Minnesota. Fran Tarkenton matched with four TDs for the Vikings as Wade’s late surge and a 60 yard gallop by Willie Galimore secured Chicago's highest offensive output since 1956.
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Cardinals blank Steelers 20 0 to claim Eastern Division
The St. Louis Cardinals defense shut out Pittsburgh 20 0 as Sam Etcheverry threw two TD passes while Layne failed to reach the career scoring pass record. Card go 7 7 for fourth place, Steelers 6 8.
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RATHER TOOT THAN WORK FRANKLIN Memorial Day Bugler’s long service
Herbert C. Stewart, 77, a printer, has played taps at Franklin Memorial Day services for 37 consecutive years and 49 years in nearby Norfolk. He turns work away to ensure he is available each year and accepts only the amount of work he is pleased with.
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Rewarding inspection at La Jolla uncovers hidden bonds
An inspection revealed Mrs. Norman H. Pecores auto failed due to a leather folder under the dashboard. The folder held 2,700 in U S Savings bonds issued to F H Tewkburg, former owner. Tewkburg, who had wondered for 16 years about the bonds, rewarded Mrs. Pecores with 104 dollars.
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