Packers edge Colts in sudden death for Western crown
Green Bay survives a brutal playoff with Baltimore 13-10 in overtime to earn a shot at the NFL title against Cleveland. Injuries plagued Bart Starr and Paul Hornung, with Carroll Dale and Zeke Bratkowski stepping up as Tom Matte led a Colts attack missing starters. The game featured a decisive blocked punt return, a Chandler field goal, and a late Packers drive to force OT before Green Bay prevailed.
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Kemp Leads Bills to 23 0 AFL Title Win Over Chargers
Buffalo quarterback Jack Kemp directed a 23 to 0 shutout of San Diego in Balboa Stadium. Kemp threw 18 yards to Ernie Warlick for the opening score and Butch Byrd added a 74 yard punt return. Pete Gogolak kicked three field goals as Kemp earned MVP honors amid a strong Bills defense. Chargers suffer fourth AFL title game loss. crowd 30,331.
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Twilley shines in Orange Bowl debut for Miami
Howard Twilley caught four passes for 69 yards including a 30 yard diving grab that helped the South rally to a 21-14 win over the North. He has been signed by the Miami Dolphins of the AFL. South defense faced blitz restraint as coaches noted limited time to install plays and the impact on stopping plans.
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Hockey Results and Schedule Tie at Toronto Chicago
Sunday hockey results show Toronto 1 Chicago 1 in a draw. New York 6 Boston 4 led headlines. Tuesday schedule includes Detroit at Boston with no other games listed.
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Aussies Take 2-0 Lead In Davis Cup Challenge
Roy Emerson dominates Spain's Juan Gilbert 63 6 2 6 2 to give Australia a 2-0 edge in the Challenge Round. Fred Stolle survives a 10-12 36 664 7-5 battle with Mane Manuel Santana in the first match on grass at White City Stadium. The Australians look to clinch in Tuesday's doubles with Santana and Luis Arilela facing an unnamed opponent.
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MVC Cagers Rated High In Holiday Battles
Five Missouri Valley teams remain in the hunt for finals in four holiday tournaments. Tulsa and St Louis draw opposite Rainbow Classic brackets in Honolulu while Wichita State leads All College at Oklahoma City. Drake faces Memphis State Canisius and Holy Cross in Buffalo Queen City Classic with strong outside records. Valley foes hold a 44 16 season mark against outsiders for a .733 winning percentage.
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Big Eight Tournament Opens With Lively Contests In KC
Nebraska seeks its first finals trip as Cipriano leads a quick, shooting Huskers team into a 20th annual Big Eight preseason tournament in Municipal Auditorium. Kansas and Kansas State clash in round one while Colorado meets Iowa State. Oklahoma State and Missouri also play opening games with title contenders touted.
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Ravens Tabbed No 1 Seed In Midwest Intercollegiate Tourney
The Midwest Intercollegiate Tournament opens in Emporia featuring Central Conference teams Fort Hays State Pittsburg State Emporia State Washburn Omaha St Benedicts of Atchison Rockhurst Illinois State and others. Top seeded St Benedicts meets Illinois State while Fort Hays State faces Omaha in the second game.
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Church League Basketball Hours and Registration Deadline
This week at the Methodist Gym hours open to all include 4 p.m. and 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Weekdays. Tuesday and Thursday evenings offer practice for Church League teams from 7 to 9 p.m. Team registration deadline is Tuesday December 28.
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