Colts Rally Past Dolphins In Key week NFL showdown
Baltimore upset Miami 33 17 as Bert Jones injured and Marty Domres replaced him to spark a second half surge. Domres led a ground oriented attack with Lydell Mitchell piling up 106 yards, while Griese’s torn tendon sidelines him for the season and Earl Morrall struggled. Shula's Dolphins lose grip on division lead as Yepremian adds a late field goal and McCauley scores.
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Blanda Lifts Raiders in OT Win Over Redskins
George Blanda kicked a 27 yard overtime field goal to give the Oakland Raiders a 26-23 victory over the Washington Redskins. Stabler connected with Cliff Branch for 18 yards on the game winning drive after a 10 yard punt return set up the overtime march. Oakland improves to 8-2, while Washington falls to 6-4 and drops to third in the NFC East.
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Donnan Leads West In Midget Star Game
Paul Donnan starred for the West in Frederick Midget League All Star action at 7th Street field scoring twice on 3 and 8 yard runs and adding an extra point as the West defeated the East 25 13. Jim Janssen and Quint Smith added West scores while Allen Eyler and Gary Rubeling answered for the East. The West led 25 6 after three periods and the JV game finished 13 6 with Everly Crumbell and Naylor scoring for Packers Bears and Vikings.
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Terps Dominate Virginia for ACC Title Clinching Rout
Maryland offense racks 802 total yards and a 62 24 victory over Virginia to tie ACC wins record and clinch second straight league title. Virginia’s defense struggles as Terps pile up 582 rushing yards and 11 scoring drives in a dominant display.
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Virginia fires coach Sonny Randle after 1-10 season
Virginia coach Sonny Randle is dismissed with three years left on a five year contract after a 1-10 season ending with a 62 to 24 loss to Maryland. Athletic Director Eugene F Corrigan cited a poor rapport with players and personal life issues as factors.
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