Time Run Out for Johnny U Cinderella Kid
Unitas leads Colts past Lions 40 14 as he ties passing mark in an NFL game. The piece details his late career twilight, lingering doubts about his arm and a narrative of a legend adapting to a new team amid critics.
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Detroit
Baltimore Colts
Detroit Lions
John Unitas
Sid Luckman
Jim Mutscheller
Copley
Irvine
Calif
NFL
Baltimore
Joe Thomas
Colts
Unitas
Marty Domres
Thomas
Pittsburgh
Notre Dame
Indiana
Pittsburg Steelers
Colt
Don Kellett
Time Magazine
San Diego Charger
Gene Klein
Chargers
Klein
John Unitas Faces Odds as He Returns to Field
The piece recalls Unitas' dramatic 1958 playoffs pass to Ray Berry for a 23-17 win, rookie awe at his camp presence, and his grueling drills after surgery. It highlights his rare leadership, calm under pressure, and enduring will to play despite injuries.
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John Unitas
Ray Berry
Unitas
Berry
Giants
Alan Ameche
New York Post
James Thaxton
Bronsville
Tenn
Thaxton
San Diego
Los Angeles Rams
Merlin Olsen
Sport Magazine
The
Chargers
Assist
Rick Redman
Bob Schelker
Union Memorial Hospital
Notes From The Tour Pro Golf Circuit Revamped
WETHERSFIELD Conn AP notes the Tour Players Division will decide at the Walt Disney World Open whether to create a 15 event TPD Championship tour with $260000 purses leading to a season finale. Commissioner Joe Dey and board members brief on player objections and potential impacts on other events.
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Wethersfield. Conn
Plyers Division
Joe Dey
Man Policy Board
Dey
Deane Beman
Lionel Hebert
Bob Rosburg
Charles Coody
PGA
Jack Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer
Gary Player
Menne
Billy Ziobro
Buddy Allin
MacGregor Downs
Tucson National
Giles Defends U S Amateur Title at Inverness
Vinny Giles III, the 1972 National Amateur champion and medal leader, enters match play at Inverness Club in Toledo as the 73rd U S Amateur begins. He has byes in early rounds and faces winner of Mickey van Gerbig and Bill Harris Jr. This marks the return of match play for the national amateur after 1964, with Giles favoring medal play and noting older players’ advantages.
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Toledo, Ohio
Marvin
Vinny”’ Giles III
U.S
Richmond
Inverness Club
Mickey van Gerbig
North Palm Beach
Fla
Bill Harris Jr
Fort Worth
Tex
U.S. Golf Association
Charlotte
N.C
Giles
University of Georgia
University of Virginia Law School
Dick Siderows
George Burns III
Campbell
Pro Grid Preview Giants Hope Defense Holds
New York Giants aim to improve on a listed 18th ranked defense as 1973 opens. Key players include pass rushers Jack Gregory and Carter Campbell with a solid offensive setup led by Norm Snead and Ron Johnson. The team moves from Yankee Stadium to the Yale Bowl as hopes rise for a playoff return.
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New York Giants
NEW York
Jack Gregory
Carter Campbell
Dan Goich
John Mendenhall
Giants
Washington Redskins
Dallas Cowboys
Ron Johnson
Norm Snead
NFL
Snead
Yankee Stadium
New Jersey
Ray Nitschke Retires After 14 NFL Seasons with Packers
Ray Nitschke announced his retirement from the Green Bay Packers at a news conference in the Packer offices. The four-time All Pro middle linebacker, once voted best at his position, ends a storied 14 season NFL career after two seasons as a reserve.
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Wis
Ray Nitschke
Brat SQ
Saarmer
Green Bay Packers
Nitschke
Packer
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