Hornung Leads Packers Past Colts and Bears Beat Sayers Sets TD Record
Paul Hornung ran for two, nine, and three yard TDs and caught two passes as Green Bay routed Baltimore 42-27 to seize division pace. Chicago’s Gale Sayers erupted for six TDs, including an 85 yard punt return, piling to 126 points on the season and delivering a Bears 61-20 win over San Francisco.
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Hornung Scores Five Touchdowns in Packers Victory
New York UPI reports Paul Hornung, amid taunts about gambling, delivers perhaps his best game as Green Bay defeats the Baltimore Colts 42 27 at Memorial Stadium. Linemate Dave Robinson recalls Hornung's 1963 suspension for gambling and notes fans' lingering memories.
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Hornung shines as Packers rout Forty-Niners and Colts lead
Overshadowed rookie Hornung breaks drought with three touchdowns in Green Bay win over San Francisco. He showcases grit by scoring again after a dizzying nine-yard run and a two-yard plunge, lifting Green Bay as Gale Sayers nets six touchdowns for Chicago against the Forty-Niners.
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Pro Standings Eastern and Western Divisions Show Tight Races
The standings split by division reveal strong contenders with x-Clev and x-Buf clinching, while multiple teams like Dallas and Green Bay jockey for position. Sunday results include Minnesota and Baltimore wins, and a notable NFL moment features Bart Starr connecting on a 65 yard pass to seal Baltimore's fate as Robin son intercepts Cuozzo. Hornung’s return from suspension dominates postgame talk with Packers praising his impact.
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Halas urges dual rookie award votes for Sayers and Butkus
Bears coach George Halas pushes voters to honor both Gale Sayers and Dick Butkus as offensive and defensive rookie of the year. He cites Sayers dazzling 80 yard screen and 85 yard punt return as evidence of his achievement amid rivals Frederickson and Willard.
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AFL West Crown in sight as Lowe pushes for rushing record
San Diego halfback Paul Lowe powered the Chargers to a 37 26 win over the Oilers sealing a fifth AFL Western Division title in six years. Lowe rushed 98 yards and moved into AFL history as the first back to gain 1 000 yards twice, eyeing Clem Daniels 1963 single season record next week. Bills rout Chiefs as Raiders top Jets and Patriots beat Broncos.
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Nixon refuses to quit as Steelers coach after lopsided loss
Pittsburgh coach Mike Nixon said he will not resign after the Steelers 47-13 defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles, noting he has been fired before and citing adversity, injuries, and a inexperienced roster as key factors. He expects a discussion with Art Rooney and his son Danny after the season but hopes to remain in charge next year.
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5,000 See 4 Ball Tourney At Palm Beach Gardens
PGA officials questioned the crowds at the National Four-ball in Palm Beach Gardens Florida where under 5,000 attended despite stars Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus and Sam Snead. Officials cited timing location and winter season as factors and considered moving the event to spring in future years.
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Garrett to Hula Honolulu sports brief update
Garrett, the Southern California football star who won the 1965 Heisman, is noted in a moving sports brief. A public exhibit of 19th century harness paintings, wood carvings and lithographs is scheduled December 27 to 31 at Roosevelt Raceway in Westbury, N Y, tied to the Hall of Fame of the Trotter at Goshen.
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