Pro Gridders Draft Sparks Record Bid War
Baltimore and Cleveland clubs led a blockbuster draft day as Randy Matson the shot put record holder eyed NFL play despite college eligibility. The day featured heavy bidding for prospects Nobis Grabowski and others, with both leagues courting top linemen and backs and reports of record-setting offers.
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Cleveland Browns
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Nobis
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Bill Yearby
Aaron Brown
Kansas City
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Tom Mitchell
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Paul Guidry
Jurgensen Leads Redskins Comeback Over Cowboys 34 31
Washington edge Dallas in a back and forth NFL finish as Sonny Jurgensen throws for 411 yards and four touchdowns. Angy Coia Mitchell and Taylor catch key passes, Dan Lewis and Mitchell score, while Dallas misses a late field goal as Sam Huff anchors a pivotal defensive stand. Attendance 50,205.
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Diocrkea
Wash—Jurgensen
Jencks
Wash—Lewis
Frederick Girls Take Second in National Cross Country Meet
In Cambridge Massachusetts Frederick Tracks and Field Club finished second in the National AAU women's cross country championship led by Nancy Korrell in seventh. The Spikettes of California won without star Marie Mulder. Sandy Knott of Cleveland led the winner. Frederick totaled 52 points tying Long Island Mercurettes but settled for second due to Bowman's 14th place.
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Christie Smallwood
Linda Delauter
Christine Evards
Linda Bowman
Long Island Mercurettes
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College Football Roundup Big Games End in Ties and Upsets
AP notes two major ties Army Navy and Notre Dame Miami, Georgia Tech upset by Georgia, and TCU earning a Sun Bowl bid. Tennessee defeats Vanderbilt to rise, while Alabama clinches SEC title with 30-3 over Auburn. Bowl lineup finalized with Rose UCLA Michigan State and several other matchups. Southern California trounces Wyoming as BYU takes WAC title and Arizona State edges Arizona.
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Cleveland Browns Clinch Eastern Title With 42-21 Win
Cleveland clinched its second straight NFL Eastern Conference title by routing the Steelers 42-21. Jim Brown starred with four touchdowns and 147 rushing yards, while Leroy Kelly added a 56-yard punt return TD and a key first-half score. Bill Nelson led Pittsburgh with three TD passes but fell to 9-2 Cleveland as St. Louis and New York losses shaped the standings.
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Shotgun Deer Hunting Clarified by Area Warden
An area game warden advised yesterday that deer may be shot with an unplugged shotgun even if the cartridge does not reach 1,200 pounds of muzzle energy. Richard Jacques cited the hunters guide stating that pumpkin ball or rifled slug of .410 gauge is legal. the 1,200 pound energy limit applies only to rifled cartridges.
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Gabriel Sparks Rams Victory Over Packers 21 10
Roman Gabriel returned as Rams starter, ending an eight game slide with a 21 to 10 win over Green Bay. Bruce Gossett kicked four field goals, while Zeke Bratkowski tossed an 80 yard TD to Elijah Pitts after Bart Starr’s injury. Packers fall further in Western Conference standings.
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Lombardi Silent After Packers Fall To Rams 21 10
Green Bay coach Vince Lombardi, terse after a 21 10 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, offered no excuses and said the Packers were beaten. The defeat hurts Green Bay in the Western Division chase as Baltimore leads. Lombardi questioned how the Rams might help. Ray Nitschke was not discussed beyond being in the game.
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Colts
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Whitworth Captures Titleholders Golf Crown in Augusta
Kathy Whitworth of San Antonio Texas claimed the Women’s Titleholders Championship in Augusta finishing with a one under par 71 for a four round 287 two strokes under the old record of 289 set by Marilynn Smith last year. The defending champion ended at 298 for third place.
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Kathy Whitworth
San Antonio
Tex
Marilynn Smith
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