Packers Top Browns In NFL Title Clash
Green Bay captured the NFL championship with a 23 12 victory over the Cleveland Browns as Jim Taylor and Paul Hornung led the attack and Don Chandler kicked three field goals. Bart Starr directed the running game while the defense contained Jim Brown and forced key plays in a snowy, muddy playoff at Milwaukee's stadium.
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Bowl Ink Battle Sends Prospects To NFL Clubs
NFL teams signed top college stars after weekend bowls, outpacing AFL deals. Notable names include Donny Anderson, Tony Jeter, Jim Lindsey, Freeman White, Walt Barnes, Mike Garrett, and Larry Gagner. Houston Oilers and Kansas City among AFL leaders in new contracts.
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Packers win NFL title as Browns falter in wet conditions
Green Bay topped Cleveland 23-12 in a mud soaked championship game. Coach Blanton Collier credited the Packers with big plays and better third down execution while Browns mistakes and difficult footing doomed their title bid. Bart Starr directed a steady Packers offense as Cleveland labored to keep pace.
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This Week on Area Courts
Roanoke at Mt. St. Marys outlines upcoming court appearances this week with a focus on cases involving Roanoke and Mt. St. Marys. The schedule highlights hearings and potential rulings set to unfold in area courtrooms.
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ACC Showdown Looms As Maryland Faces North Carolina
Maryland Terrapins sit atop the ACC with a 6-3 mark as they head to Chapel Hill to clash with the high scoring North Carolina Tar Heels. UNC stands 7-3 and 0-1 in conference play after a loss to Clemson, averaging 88 points per game.
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Perseverance Key To Packers 23 12 Victory Over Browns
Green Bay clinched the NFL title with a 23 to 12 win over Cleveland. Vince Lombardi praised his players for perseverance amid injuries and a midseason slump, crediting Bart Starr and a staunch defense led by Ray Nitschke.
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Governors TV choice shows Packers Browns title game
Wisconsin Governor Warren P. Knowles settled for the televised broadcast of the NFL championship between the Green Bay Packers and the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
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