Flyers Romp Over Thompson Schumm Tallies 23 Points
The Norwalk St. Paul Flyers beat Thompson 71 to 59 to move above .500 as Bob Schumm led the Saints with 23 points and 10 rebounds while Joe Fisher scored 19 and grabbed 14 boards. Mike Meesig battled foul trouble as key reserves stepped up. The Flyers totaled 24 of 68 shooting and held a 44-29 rebound edge. The Saints’ reserve squad lost 36-32. The teams head to Milan for a New Year’s Eve clash.
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Jim Moyer
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Bart Starr Vows To Start Despite Back Injury
Green Bay quarterback Bart Starr, grimacing at times, vows to play against the Cleveland Browns in the NFL title game after a bruised back from the previous week. He tested the injury Wednesday, throwing inconsistently but showing improvement, while coach Vince Lombardi indicated he remains uncertain about a Sunday start. Teammates cheered him as he practiced.
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Ryan Returns to Practice After Stomach Ailment
Cleveland Browns quarterback Frank Ryan faced abdominal pains before a key NFL championship game against the Green Bay Packers. Browns president Art Modell said the ailment was only an upset stomach and Ryan would return to the field. he later led a comeback with two late touchdown passes to Gary Collins after a rough first quarter.
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Gary Collins
NFL Signs Record 37.6 Million TV Pact With CBS
The National Football League and CBS announced a 1966 1967 three year deal worth 18.8 million per year for exclusive telecasts. The agreement lifts weekly game blackouts allowing CBS to show games from other cities to areas previously blocked. Commissioner Pete Rozelle and CBS sports chief William MacPhail announced the terms, noting CBS has paid 14.1 million per year for the prior two seasons.
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William MacPhail
Pistons Lose Again as Chamberlain Seals Philly Victory
The Detroit Pistons drop to eight straight losses and 25 of 34 after Wilt Chamberlain scores 34 and converts a late free throw following a rebound foul as Philadelphia edges Detroit 113 to 112. Boston stays two games ahead of Cincinnati by beating New York 99 to 96. Cincinnati over Los Angeles 111 to 109. Baltimore crushes San Francisco 144 to 111.
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Razorback Sub All Conference Star Fueled Arkansas Bid
Arkansas counts on All conference substitute Harry Jones to bolster its run offense as they chase a Cotton Bowl win over LSU. Jones, Enid Oklahoma native, starred with 632 rushing yards 297 receiving yards and three kickoff returns despite a bruised hip, and earned first team all conference honors while Lindsey drew few votes.
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Vermilion Bears edge Bellevue in rough 64 60 win
Vermilion beat Bellevue 64 60 as 52 personal fouls marked the rough encounter. Hollis Haff scored 24 and Ron Herner 23 for Bellevue while Vermilion maintained a late fourth quarter lead helped by strong inside play and defensive pressure.
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