Colts Rally To Beat Vikings 35 16 In NFL Opener
Baltimore overcome a 10 0 deficit as John Unitas withstood early interceptions to spearhead a 35 16 victory over Minnesota. Lenny Moore tied NFL scoring mark with 18 straight games and Jerry Logan returned a Tarkenton pass for a TD.
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Mt. Airy Evens Heart Of Md. Playoffs 9-1
Mount Airy pitcher Woody Powell scattered seven hits and drove in three runs as Mount Airy defeated Mount Lena 9-1 to even the Heart of Maryland League playoffs. Powell also fanned 11 and collected three hits while Benny Hulver and Mike Twenty had multi hit games. Mount Lena’s Sinclair led with two hits and the lone Mount Lena run came on an unearned tally.
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Navy suffers 14 6 setback as Syracuse exploits passing game
Navy coach Bill Elias faulted himself for the loss to Syracuse despite a strong defense. Four of Syracuse’s drives featured interceptions of Navy passes, while Roger Smith and Ted Holman led scoring plays. Navy must find a trustworthy quarterback as Cartwright and Bickel struggled in the air.
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Browns Top Redskins on Ryan Two Tosses
In Washington the Browns strong defense shut down the Redskins as Sonny Jurgensen struggled completing nine of 21 for 124 yards. Frank Ryan tossed 80 yards to Walter Roberts and 35 yards to Gary Collins for two touchdowns, aiding Cleveland’s 17–7 win.
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Brodie Tosses Four TDs As 49ers Pummel Bears
San Francisco routs Chicago 52-24 in a high scoring NFL opener. John Brodie throws four touchdown passes including 59 yards to Bernie Casey and 20 yards to Ken Willard. Dave Pars and Casey also connect for scores as the 49ers set a club scoring record. Chicago led 3-0 early before SF pulled away.
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Bullets Trim Roster Ahead of Exhibition Opener
Baltimore Bullets coach Paul Seymour reduced the squad to 14 players by cutting six on Saturday. Jerry Greenspan chose to return to University of Maryland studies, leaving MEADE Maryland.
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Georgia Pulls Off Upset Over Alabama With Borrowed Play
Georgia defeats defending champion Alabama 18-17 using a late borrowed pass pitchout described by coach Vince Dooley as seen against Georgia Tech. Kirby score and Hodgson connection secured the first win over Alabama since 1959 as Tom Roth and Nebraska, Notre Dame, Texas and others top early college football news.
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Opens 18 Day Meet Down Slightly From Last Year
The meet opened at 1.3 percent below last year’s record, with a total of $555,785 in earnings. Organizers report steady participation and anticipate a stronger finish as events continue.
Boston Triumphs Over Athletics in Close Win
Boston edged Kansas City 3 to 2 as Jim Gosger opened the third inning with an inside the park homer and Felix Mantilla delivered a two run single. Monbouquette earned the win, Talbot took the loss, Landis hit a solo homer for KC and Gosger added Boston's other homer.
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Packers Defeat Steelers as Starr Plates 2 TD Passes
Green Bay beat Pittsburgh 41 9 in the NFL opener as Bart Starr threw two touchdown passes and Herb Adderley, Ray Nitschke, and others contributed interceptions and a fumble return. The Steelers, under new coach Mike Nixon, led 9 7 at halftime before fading.
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Giants Top Braves 4-2 as Lanier scores on bunt dispute
Hal Lanier scored on a bunt as the Giants beat Milwaukee 4-2. Willie Mays hit his 49th and Jim Hart his 23rd homers to stake San Francisco to an early 2-0 lead, Torre homered for Milwaukee and was ejected after a disputed call. Giants stretch lead to 3½ games over Dodgers.
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Veale Wins 17th as Pirates Top Phillies in Extra Innings
Bob Veale limited Philadelphia to one hit in 10 innings, a two-out single by Tony Taylor in the sixth. Roberto Clemente delivered the decisive RBI single in the 10th to lift Pittsburgh 1 0. Veale struck out 12 for a Pirates season record, boosting his tally to 261 while walking five. Gene Alley started the 10th-inning rally, then Veale and Bailey along with Mota loaded the bases before Clemente's line drive brought in the winning run. Short held the Pirates hitless until Mazeroski singed in the fifth as the Pirates won 1 0.
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Shoot ers of the Largest Stock of Guns in Western Mary
A local guns dealer claims to hold the largest stock of firearms in Western Maryland with a wide selection for hunters collectors and sport shooters. The shop advertises pistols rifles shotguns and ammunition at competitive prices.
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Lions Blank Rams 20-0 in NFL Opener
Detroit, led by Milt Plum two touchdown passes and Wayne Walker two field goals and two conversions, shut out Los Angeles 20-0. A hot 87 degree crowd of 46,941 saw the Lions deny the Rams any drive beyond midfield as the defense pressured and intercepted passes. Terry Barr and Joe Don Looney connected on late scores to seal the win.
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