Shooting NFL Week Highlights and Standings
NFL Week saw the Forty-niners overwhelm the Rams 35-0 with a three-quarterback attack and 591 yards. Browns’ Bobby Mitchell sparked a 31-7 win over Washington, while Packers crushed Baltimore 45-7 led by Paul Hornung’s 33 points. Bears upset Lions 31-17 as Giants beat Cardinals 24-9, Eagles edge Steelers 21-16, and Cowboys shut out Vikings 23-0. Leaders: San Francisco and Green Bay tied atop the Western and East divisions respectively, with Philadelphia, Cleveland, New York and Dallas 3-1 in the East.
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United Press International
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Red Hickey
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Michigan State to meet Michigan on national TV
Fourth ranked Michigan State and eighth ranked Michigan clash in Ann Arbor Saturday. Both teams arrive with unbeaten records after convincing wins last weekend as the NCAA football television slate showcases a top rivalry.
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Michigan State
Michigan
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Marshall faces depth problem amid tough MAC slate
Huntington action centers on Marshall as coach Charley Snyder laments a lack of depth after a 46 to 33 defeat to Toledo. He says reserves cannot keep pace and predicts a rough run in the Mid-American Conference as Kent State looms next.
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Hee
Fairmont State and Salem Clash in WVJU Leaders Showdown
Salem aims to avenge last season's 13-7 West Virginia Conference bowl loss to Fairmont State as the top two WVC teams meet. The Tigers moved ahead in the East with a 19-2 comeback over Wesleyan, while Fairmont State took the Western division lead with a 19-6 win over Concord. Other results included Wesleyan's loss dropping to third, and West Liberty slipping to second after a 21-12 win over Marietta.
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Scotsman Cops ULS Grand Prix at Watkins Glen
Innes Ireland, a Scotsman living in England, won the United States Grand Prix at Watkins Glen in 2 hours 13 minutes 45.8 seconds with an average speed of 103.22 mph. Dan Gurney finished second, Tony Brooks third, as a crowd of 33,500 watched. Ireland rose from a 130 degree spin late in the race and endured minimal fuel pressure and limited fuel in the final laps.
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UPID
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Tony Brooks
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Hornets Rejoin Hockey League After Five-Year Gap
The Pittsburgh Hornets return to the American Hockey League after five years away. They open the season in Springfield Massachusetts and host Buffalo in their first home game Saturday. Bob Bailey is out with a fractured hand and replaced by Larry Regan who remains optimistic about the team's prospects.
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Rochester Americans
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Upsets Tighten Southern Race As 3 Teams Rise
In Richmond Virginia Tech West Virginia George Washington Furman and The Citadel pulled upsets altering the SC standings. George Washington beat VMI 306 William Mary toppled Furman 196 and West Virginia defeated Virginia Tech 220 to end a long win drought. The Citadel beat Richmond 246 while Davidson did not play.
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Iman
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Mountaineers
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Howard
Norfolk
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UPD
United States
Goodyear Basket
Wiliam Mary
Teheran University
Hitchcock Named Orioles Manager After Richards Departure
CINCINNATI United Press International reports Billy Hitchcock, 42, will manage the Baltimore Orioles next season at a salary of 32500 dollars. He beat many applicants and replaces Paul Richards who resigned last month to join the Houston Colts as GM. Hitchcock has prior Major League playing and coaching experience including five AL clubs and the Detroit Tigers. He also led the Vancouver team in the Pacific Coast League this year.
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Baltimore Orioles
Paul Richards
Orioles
United Press International
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Richards
Houston Colts
Vancouver
Detroit Tigers
Barber Named PGA Player Of The Year
Barber defeated Don January in a 1 hole playoff to win the 1961 PGA Championship and was named the PGA player of the year. He received 405 votes of 1 227 in a nationwide ballot of the PGA membership and those on the national press list. Arnold Palmer was runner up with 374 votes and Gary Player had 140 votes.
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Fla
UPD
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Don January
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Barber
Lou Strong
Arnold Palmer
Gary Player
Rabb Finds AFL Home With Buffalo Bills
Warren Rabb leaves Detroit Lions waiting for a chance to play and debuts with the Buffalo Bills. He guides a 20 to 12 win over the Houston Oilers, throwing for a TD and aiding a late scoring drive as Buffalo moves into a tie for second in the Eastern Division with Boston.
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San Diego Chargers
Patriots
New York Titans
Pro Football Standings With Weekend Results
National League results show Philadelphia 21 over Pittsburgh 16 and Cleveland 31 over Washington 7. New York 24 topped St. Louis 9, Chicago 31 beat Detroit 17, San Francisco 35 over Los Angeles 0, Dallas 28 defeated Minnesota 0, and Green Bay 45 edged Baltimore 7.
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Lema Captures Hesperia Open
Tony Lema of San Leandro California won the fifth Hesperia Open in wind blown conditions with a 36 hole total of 138. He earned 1200 dollars for the victory after a 71 in round one and 67 in round two. Jerry Steelsmith and Bud Holscher shared second and third with 141 and 143 respectively. Cupit and Bayer also placed among the top finishers.
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Miami
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PGA
Sugar Ray Robinson Sparring Ahead of Oct. 21 MSG Bout
Sugar Ray Robinson drew an audience of 150 at Long Pond Inn training camp as he prepares for the October 21 fight with Denny Moyer at Madison Square Garden in New York. Ryder Cup USA captian Jerry Barber predicts a rough series with Great Britain next weekend in London. Bob Malzahn of Keyport New Jersey set a 1 hour 14 minute 4 second record in the Langhorne 100 mile stock car race.
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Denny Moyer
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UPI
United States
Jerry Barber
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Keyport
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WVU Finds Passing Ally in Victory Over Virginia Tech
West Virginia University defeated Virginia Tech 28-0 behind a strong passing game by sophomore quarterback Fred Colvard, who completed 7 of 12 passes for 162 yards. The Mountaineers added 240 rushing yards led by Jim Moss, Steve Berzansky, and Roger Holdinsky, and earned their first win since 1959 under coach Gene Corum.
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Morgantown
UPD
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Virginia Tech
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Steve Berzansky
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