Colts Green Hornung Breaks Houston’s Record
The NFL title race tightens with two weeks left as Eagles clinch the Eastern crown by routing St. Louis 20-6 for nine straight wins. Detroit defeats Baltimore 20-15 as Morrall leads a 17-point fourth quarter comeback to snap a three-way tie in the West. Green Bay crushes Chicago 41-13 behind Hornung’s 23 points. San Francisco beats Los Angeles 23-7. Cleveland tops Washington 27-16. Dallas and New York Giants end 31-31.
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Standings and results from AFL NFL football season
National League standings show Phila and Cleveland atop conference tables with key wins and ties. Baltimore Green Bay San Francisco Dallas Dallas and New York results are outlined with scores and schedule details.
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Oilers and Chargers Near AFL Title Clinch After Week’s Wins
The Houston Oilers and Los Angeles Chargers sit one game from clinching AFL division titles after dominant victories. Houston’s 24-0 upset by the Dallas Texans cost them a chance to wrap the East, while L A’s rally against Oakland produced a 41-17 win. New York remains second in the East after a 30-27 win over Denver. Dallas and Buffalo also posted wins as playoff plans begin at the AFL meeting in Dallas.
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Associated Press
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Pott Edges Snead For Palm Beach Golf Title
Johnny Pott won the Palm Beach Open with a final round 68 and 278 total beating Sam Snead who faded to 281. Art Wall Jr. finished runner up at 282 while other notables included Arnold Palmer and Howie Johnson among the prize winners.
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Trade brings Harvey Kuenn to St Louis in swap for Antonelli
In a major baseball move the St Louis Giants acquired Harvey Kuenn from Cleveland in exchange for Johnny Antonelli and Willie Kirkland. Also, Milwaukee bought Billy Martin from Cincinnati for about $30,000. Boxing action in Los Angeles saw Gene Fullmer draw with Sugar Ray Robinson while retaining the NBA middleweight title. Johnny Pott won the West Palm Beach Open by three strokes over Sam Snead. Barry MacKay defeated Earl Buchholz to claim the Victorian singles title in Melbourne. Eagles clinched the NFL Eastern title with a 20-6 win over St Louis. In horse racing, Sister Antoine won at Pimlico, Charing Hall led Narragansett, Happy Harry F. captured the Sacramento Handicap, Tapis edged Silky Satin at Tropical Park, Road House won at the Fair Grounds.
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Dead Deer Frenzy in 90 MPH Chase Ends in Arrest
In Louisville Kentucky a thief stole James Thomas Wright’s deer after he tied the 10 point buck to his car. Officers pursued a speeding vehicle with the deer on the seat. The car crashed into a parked vehicle. Driver Earl Snell 26 was charged with reckless driving and grand larceny.
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Pitt Fresh 5 Tops Coach Says Freshmen Standouts
Pitt basketball coach Bob Timmons hails this year's freshman squad as potentially the best he has had in 11 years. The 17-player group includes Brian Generalovich, Dave Sauer, Paul Krieger, Calvin Sheffield, John Jenkins, and Paul Martha, who impressed in a scrimmage by hitting eight straight shots and ten of twelve attempts.
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Mizell Signs First 1961 Pirates Contract
Wilmer Vinegar Bend Mizell became the first player to sign his 1961 contract with the World Champion Pittsburgh Pirates. The lefty pitcher, who won 14 games and posted a 3.50 ERA last season, inked a reported $25,000 deal, a slight raise from 1960. Brown said the signing took under two minutes as Mizell said, hand me your pen.
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Weekend boxing sees Fullmer retains title in LA clash
In Los Angeles, Gene Fullmer 159 pounds and Ray Robinson 158 from New York fought to a draw in a world middleweight title bout with Fullmer keeping the NBA crown. Havana saw Baby Linares 158% outpoint Marcelino Gonzalez 158 in ten rounds in Cuba.
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