Jets Top Patriots Behind Namath in AFL clash
Rookie quarterback Joe Namath connected on two touchdown passes to Don Maynard and Jim Turner added three field goals as the New York Jets beat the Boston Patriots 20 to 20. The Jets built a 24 17 halftime lead, forced three fumbles for 17 points, and extended their winning streak to three. Namath, paid 400000 from Alabama, directed the offense while the Jets defense created the early scores.
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Jim Turner
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Matt Snell
Turner
Scarpito Punts To Spark Broncos Victory In Houston
Bob Scarpitto launched a 64 yard punt from the Houston two foot line that set up a 31-21 AFL win for the Denver Broncos in Houston. The Broncos trailed 14-14 before scoring on a 57 yard return by Abner Haynes after Jim Norton’s 54 yard punt. Denver’s Kroner added a 34 yard field goal after a 15 yard penalty as Houston led early, but Denver claimed its first win in Houston. George Blanda connected on his first five passes, including a 37 yard strike to Charlie Frazier.
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Dawson Leads Kansas City Past Chargers
Len Dawson threw three touchdown passes as the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Diego Chargers 31-7 in Kansas City. The Chiefs’ defense intercepted six passes, with Johnny Robinson and Fred Williamson each making two picks. San Diego QB John Hadl, hampered by illness, threw four interceptions and fumbled once. Lance Alworth stood out for the Chargers in a losing effort.
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John Hadl
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Giants Clinch Midget Crown in Victory Over Colts
Giants clinched the Midget Football League title as quarterback Gene Dorsey scored 24 points to pace a 31 46 win over the Colts. Dorsey had 7 70 and 80 yard rushing plays and a 45 yard interception return. Jim Shores added a two yard TD run in the second period. The Colts avoided a shutout with a 20 yard TD pass from Jim Hall to Jay Craw.
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Bears Rally Past Cardinals 34 13 in Wild Fourth Quarter
Chicago Bears overcome a 7-0 deficit with a 34 13 NFL victory over the St Louis Cardinals. Rudy Bukich and Gale Sayers sparked late scoring drives, while a chaotic fourth period produced multiple fights and a Bears bench clearing melee that led to the ejection of Bears lineman Larry Morris. The game featured a 90 yard third quarter TD drive and key receptions from Bull and Johnny Morris as Bukich sealed the win with a late rushing score.
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Frederick Girls Win Harrier Meet Over Baltimore Road Runners
Frederick Track and Field Club defeated the Baltimore Road Runners nine to 12 in a South Atlantic AAU Cross Country meet. Frederick, running second third and fourth, led by Bonnie Bowman, Christie Smallwood, Nancy Kortell, and Bowman, pulled out the victory on the 1 14 1/2 mile course as Bowman improved over the last two months.
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Charles Town Race Card November 15 1965
Charles Town race card lists nine races with purses from 1200 to 1900 dollars for horses aged two and up. Notable entries include First Race near Knight Batteladora and Monica Baby, Second Race Brandy Boy Johnny Hobby and Easter Candy, and multiple two-year-old claimers and allowances across the day.
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Rickey in Critical Condition After Collapse
Branch Rickey, 84, a baseball dynasty maker, lay unconscious in critical condition at Boone County Hospital in Columbia after collapsing from a heart attack during a Missouri Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony Saturday night. Mrs. Rickey and a daughter were with him as he received oxygen in intensive care. Rickey had prior heart attacks and was known for ties to the St. Louis Cardinals and Brooklyn Dodgers.
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St. Louis Cardinal
Brooklyn Dodgers
Van Brocklin Quits As Viking Coach
Minneapolis AP reports Norm Van Brocklin resigned as head coach of the Minnesota Vikings today. An aide said the resignation was effective immediately.
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