Browns Upset Colts in NFL Title Thriller
Browns topple Baltimore 20 17 as Gary Collins grabs three touchdown passes and Frank Ryan finds him for 51 and 42 yard scores. Cleveland rode a third period surge to shatter the defending champs in icy Cleveland. The win gives the Browns their first title since 1955 and extends coach Blanton Collier’s dynasty as he succeeds Paul Brown.
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Jim Welch
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New York Giants
Paul
Don Shula
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Collier
Kentucky
Shula
Bobby Boyd
Lou Michaels
Dick Lee
Paul Wiggin
Lenny Moore
Johnny Unitas
New faces blaze across 1964 sports scene
A roundup of rising stars from Don Schollander to Cassius Clay and John Huarte, and fresh highlights from swimming, boxing, baseball, football, skating, and skiing. The piece notes young talents breaking through in Cleveland, Tokyo, Innsbruck and beyond, with several later achieving major honors.
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Ore
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Cy Young
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NBC
Don Shula Blames Offensive Miscues After Browns Loss
Don Shula blamed fumbles and interceptions for the Colts 17 point defeat to the Cleveland Browns. He cited a bad center snap and poor offense, noting the windy conditions hindered passes. Johnny Unitas praised Cleveland’s defense and said wind hurt his aerial game as Baltimore travels home.
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Browns
John Carroll University
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Johnny Unitas
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Winter Ice Fishing Thrives Amid Cold Comforts
Mercury outboards surveyed Wisconsin anglers and found winter fishing offers surprising comfort with shacks heaters and even portable TVs. Companionship and good catches, like 44 yellow perch per trip in a conservation study, entice many to brave freezing temps and wind. Follow the crowd, the friendly ice anglers share tips and camaraderie.
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Mercury Outboards
Wisconsin
Conservation Department
Gilchrist Stars as Bills Win First AFL Title
Buffalo fullback Cookie Gilchrist, 251 pounds, rushed for 122 yards in 16 carries as the Bills beat the Chargers 20 7 for the franchise’s first AFL championship. He hinted at injury after the game but smiled at the milestone, noting it was only his second championship game in 11 pro years and recalling a 1957 Grey Cup win with Hamilton.
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Har- Brack
Willie Ross
World Series Between NFL AFL A Possibility
New York reports that after Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns playoff wins this weekend, strong live and TV interest suggests a world series between NFL and AFL champions is likely. Attendance figures and big TV contracts fuel talk of cross league titles, with teams seizing fan enthusiasm and potential franchise gains.
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UPI
Buffalo
Cleveland
Oon
Arthur B. Modell
Blanton Collier
Paul Brown
Chicago
Green Bay
Wis
Municipal Stadium
National Broadcasting Company
Giardello Plans 20 Year Ring Run After Carter Win
Philadelphia light middleweight champion Joe Giardello, after a 15 round decision over Rubin Carter, discusses a private 20 year plan and the likelihood of fighting three more years. He admits his body may not keep pace, though he insists he won. Carter, unmarked, predicts a nine to six victory for himself, while Giardello downplays any damage from the bout.
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Jover Rubin
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Giardel
APL Stars Face San Diego in All-Star Showdown
The Boston and Eastern Division title race echoes as the APL stars prepare to meet San Diego with Cookie nursing a bruised rib and expressing a desire to play in the All-Star game. The key matchup unfolds on March 16 in New Orleans.
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Jian
New Orleans
Browns Edge Colts 27-0 for NFL Championship
Cleveland quarterback Frank Ryan led a dominant performance praising the offensive line as Gary Collins caught three touchdown passes. Collins credited protection and Colts focus on Paul Warfield for opening targets, while coach Blanton Collier highlighted running game success and capitalizing on opponent mistakes.
Mikita Hull Power Black Hawks Roll Past Bruins 6-2
Stan Mikita scored twice and Bobby Hull had three assists as Chicago routed Boston 6-2 to push the Black Hawks within two points of Montreal for first place. Detroit beat New York 3-1 to stay two back in third. Norm Nixon iced Detroit with an empty-net goal.
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Dean ‘Prentice
Fred Stanfield
Dennis Hull
Doug Robinson
John McKenzie
Ed Johnson
Floyd Smith
Norma Man
Ron Murphy
Vic Hadsfield
Bowling Leaders and Standings From Trail Busters Event
In the Ankes 2 1 series, Slab Fork, Melody Shop, Trail Busters, and GTOs posted scores with notable marks including Harold Goddard 586 and Clara Williams 475 series. Outstanding performances featured George Willems 507 and Ruth Lightner 447, with top team marks for Trail Busters 813 and Whiz Kids 2994 in team series.
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Boweks
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iTom Williams
Orford Thompson
Namath Shows No Knee Trouble In Orange Bowl Practice
Alabama quarterback Joe Namath worked with the Crimson Tide offense for nearly two hours in a pre Orange Bowl session. He threw several long passes to halfback Ray Ogden and end Wayne Cook. The knee did not appear to bother him.
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