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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1963
Page
9
Washington led 17 0 before Sonny Jurgenson heated up with four touchdown passes to erase the deficit and defeat the Redskins 37 24. Philadelphia capitalized on better protection and timely scores to overturn the early hole in a high scoring NFL showdown.
In Sunday play at Baker Park the Redskins beat the Giants 13-6 to stay undefeated at 3-0, while the Colts defeated the Rams 13-0. Redskins quarterback Earl Main scored the extra point after a 55 yard pass from Sach Henderson to Scott Kline, then Henderson added a 4 yard run for another touchdown. Colts halfback Charles Thompson opened scoring with a 10 yard TD run, and Jerry Falk connected with Greg Zombro on a 27 yard touchdown pass late.
Quarterback Billy Wade threw three TD passes to Mike Ditka as the Chicago Bears routed the Los Angeles Rams 52 to 14 in Memorial Coliseum. Wade and Rudy Bukich combined for two long scoring drives, boosting Chicago's win streak to five and their 10th in 11 games dating back to 1962.
Mickey Wright of Dallas rallies from three strokes back to win the LPGA championship at Stardust Golf Club by two strokes. She posts 70 for a 294 total, her 13th win in 24 events this year and 52nd career victory, earning $2,450 to lift 1961 season earnings to $26,650.
Yellow Springs exploded for 11 hits in a 14 to 6 win over Germantown in game one of the Tri County League final. Gary Linton doubled three times and singled, Harold Hargett allowed ten hits with seven strikeouts over nine innings, and Yellow Springs scored six in the second, three in the fourth, and five in the sixth to seize the lead. The series continues Sunday at Germantown with a 2 p.m. start.
Brown surged for 123 yards on 23 carries and three rushing TDs as Cleveland toppled the Giants 35-24. He led a dominant ground attack while Green Bay rallied to beat Minnesota 37-28 after a late blocked field goal return.
Dallas beat Detroit 17 to 14 as Chuck Howley intercepted two passes and set up a Dallas TD and field goal. Amos Marsh ran 41 yards for a fourth quarter score while Earl Morrall connected twice for the Lions, and Jerry Tubbs sealed it with a late interception.
Tom and Tinker Michael won the WEW Fall Two Man Team Handicap Championship at the local golf course with a four under par 136. They followed 65 and 71 on Saturday and Sunday. Three teams tied for runner up at two under 138.
Gene Littler edged Tom Haliburton 6 and 5 to clinch the United States Ryder Cup victory as the hosts defeated Britain 23 9 at East Lake. Palmer rebounded from a morning loss to win 3 and 2 over George Will while Bob Goalby added two singles wins. Bill Casper Jr. starred with 4½ points, contributing to the US dominance.
Houston quarterback George Blanda threw three touchdown passes and a 38 yard field goal in the first half to lift the Oilers to a 33 24 AFL win over Denver. Mickey Slaughter connected with Bob Scarpitto on two long scoring plays as Denver narrowed the gap late in the game. Blanda also mixed in runs from Charlie Tolar and Bill Tobin to push Houston ahead by halftime.
Maryland loses 14-7 to North Carolina as Dick Shiner injures his hip and sits out much of the game. UNC’s six interceptions and key defensive plays halt Maryland, despite late rally chances. Other college results from Frostburg, Western Maryland, Johns Hopkins, and Navy noted. Notre Dame beats USC? not applicable.
News recounts a chaotic round of upsets across the top teams. Texas crushed Oklahoma in the Cotton Bowl while Alabama fell to Florida, Notre Dame beat Southern California, and Ohio State tied Illinois. Navy, SMU, Army, Wisconsin also posted significant results amid a wide-ranging shakeup.
Rome of New York was held at bay as Jimmy Brown rushed 123 yards on 23 carries and matched three touchdowns. Frank Ryan threw three TD passes two to Rich Kreitling and one to Brown on a 72 yard screen as Cleveland won its fifth straight. Browns led 7-7 at start and 21-7 midway through third quarter before Giants closed gap.
East results show Army 10 over Penn State 7 and Harvard 21 over Cornell 14 among others. Midwestern scores include Iowa 27 over Indiana 26 and Ohio State 20 to Wisconsin 38. Southwest features Texas A&M 23 over Houston 13 and New Mexico State 40 over Trinity Texas 28. Far West notes Washington 34 over Oregon State 7 and Oregon 41 over Idaho 21.
St. Louis Cardinal Charley Johnson connected with Bobby Joe Conrad for a 28 yard touchdown with five seconds left to stun Pittsburgh 24 23. Johnson and Jackie Smith also teamed on a 55 yard scoring play mid game as the Cards overcome fumbling and drops to move to 4 1 in the Eastern Division.
Buffalo quarterback Jack Kemp connected on 67 and 89 yard touchdown passes in the second half to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 35-26. Kemp sealed the win with 1:39 remaining on a third and 19, Elbert Dubenion taking a long throw for a 45 yard score. Chiefs kicker Tom Brookier missed two late field goals, a 49 yarder and a 35 yarder.
Johns Hopkins tied Ursinus 15 all and Maryland State shut out 0 by Rand Macon 0. Frostburg won 13 12 over Bridgewater. Western Maryland lost to Rand Macon 0. Morgan defeated Maryland State 10 and Navy beat VMI at Norfolk. Games Saturday include Air Force at Maryland Johns Hopkins at Haverford Maryland State at N C A T Morgan at Howard Western Maryland at Hamp Sydney Frostburg at Waynesburg.
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