Colts Dominate Lions as Unitas Retires With Four TDs
Baltimore built a 25-0 halftime lead and rolled past Detroit 45-14 as John Unitas threw four touchdown passes before retiring. Earl Sweetan tied an NFL record with a 99 yard scoring play for the Lions, while Gary Cuozzo added a 65 yard touchdown for Baltimore. Matte and Mackey fueled the surge, with Detroi t held to 34 yards in the first half and Plum injuring a left ankle before quitting later. Attendance listed at 50,238.
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Senators Waive Willie Kirkland and Reassign Eight Players
The Washington Senators requested waivers on outfielder Willie Kirkland for unconditional release and reassigned eight players including Ken Hamlin Buster Narum and Doug Camilli to the Hawaii farm club. They added ten young players to reach a 40 man roster and announced further changes affecting Brant Alyea Mike Brumley Dick Phillips Dave Hirts Tom Cheney and others.
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Packers Rout Bears 17-0 for first shutout in 27 games
Green Bay took a 66 yard drive to begin the second half and Paul Hardung scored on a one yard plunge as the Packers built a 10-0 third quarter lead with Don Chandler adding a 30 yard field goal and Willie Wood returning an interception 20 yards for a TD. Chicago never crossed Green Bay’s 11 yard line.
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Dolphins win 1st game over Denver
Miami Dolphins snap five game skid with a 24 7 victory over the Denver Broncos in Miami Florida. George Wilson Jr. connected with Billy Joe on a 67 yard pass for a first period score and Miami led throughout despite three costly turnovers and a late holding penalty nullifying a 62 yard run. Gene Mingo added a 3 yard field goal as the halftime gap narrowed to 10 7.
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Russell Shines as Celtics Debut Beats Warriors in Opener
Celtics hire Russell guides Boston to 121-113 win after Seigfried key shift in final four minutes. Jones 29, Russell 8 as Wilt 28 for 76ers in Philadelphia rout. Lakers beat Bullets 126-115. Royals edge Pistons 103-99. Bulls upset Hawks 104-97.
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Maryland 28 West Virginia 9 Navy 24 Pittsburgh 7 Haverford 22 Johns Hopkins 13 Hampden-Sydney 14. W. Mary Hampden-Sydney 14 W. Mary land 0 Md. State 24 North Carolina A&T 7 Waynesburg 58 Frostburg 0 Baltimore C 7 Wesley 0. Games Next Saturday Win. & Mary at Navy J. Hopkins at Hampden-Sydney Maryland State at N.C. College Delaware State at Morgan W & L at Western Md. Frostburg at Bridgewater Va.
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Giants halt skid with 13-10 win over Redskins
New York Giants edge Washington 13-10 for their first win of the season as Earl Morrall connects with Aaron Thomas for a 29 yard touchdown late in the fourth. Pete Gogolak boots two field goals and Charlie Gogolak adds a 37 yard score for the Redskins.
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Patriots and South settle for 6-6 draw in Hagerstown
South Hagerstown and Thomas Johnson played to a 6-6 tie as the Rebels mounted a late drive to equalize after a first-half TD by Sam Greene and a long pass connection from Terry Brant. Key miscues included failed PATs, fumbles, and a late conversion attempt that failed for the Rebels.
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Rams Win In Midget League Contest 25-7
Mike Sherman and Clifford Scott scored two touchdowns each to carry the Rams to a 25-7 Midget Football League victory over the Redskins. Rams defense held opponents to 20 points over five games as Steve Heller blocked a punt to spark a drive. Scott's punt return TD and Ramsburg extra point sealed the win as the Rams avenged early losses to win three straight.
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Middletown Edges St Thomas 4 3 in Soccer Clash
In a Mason-Dixon League match Middletown beat St Thomas 4 3. Bill Adams scored a late goal with three minutes left to lift Middletown, while Wayne Ohler made ten saves in the second half. St Thomas had two penalty kicks in the first half and led 3 2 before Middletown tied and won. Arthur Bidle and Jerry McAllister opened scoring for Middletown.
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Maryland Terps Surge Past West Virginia 28-9
Maryland capped a 28-9 triumph over West Virginia as quarterback Alan Pastrana sparked the offense with timely passes and a late rushing score. The win lifted Maryland to 3-2 as George Lovett Donofrio and Carlson found paydirt on key drives.
Brodie's Three TD Passes Beat Falcons 44 7
San Francisco quarterback John Brodie threw three touchdown passes to spark a 44 7 rout of Atlanta in an NFL exhibition. Brodie connected on 10 18 and 63 yard TD throws as the 49ers built a big lead, while Jim Johnson sealed the win with a 35 yard interception return in the third quarter.
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