Giants, Oilers, Packers Rise in AFL and NFL Standings
The Houston Oilers seize first in the AFL Eastern Division after a 27-21 win over the New York Titans. Titan guard Howard Glenn dies after the game. Oakland edged Dallas 20-19 as Boston crushed Los Angeles 35-0. Packers shock Colts 35-21 as Lombardi builds a title bid with Greeninger and Unitas intercepted. Giants beat Steelers 19-17 to lead the Eastern in a crowded NFL scene.
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Conerly Leads Giants Past Steelers At Pitt Stadium
Charley Conerly entered late to rally the New York Giants past Pittsburgh 19-17. He connected with Kyle Rote for a key 34-yard gain, then hit Frank Gifford for a 44-yard touchdown after Mrs. Day’s to secure the victory, with Pat Summerall extra point. The Steelers had led 17-12 after Bobby Layne’s TD pass and a Bert Rechichar field goal.
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Weekend Fight Results Across Cities
Los Angeles headline shows Len Matthews at 136 percent defeating Ken Lane 137 in Muskegon Michigan. Manila reports Arthur Persley 135 stopping San Carlos 133. Teddy Davis 136 outpoints Tommy Romulo 135 in Hartford. Ignacio Perez 120 percent beats Enrique Hitchman 119 in Havana. Carlos Rodriguez 111 defeats Giacomo Spano 112 in Buenos Aires.
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Marshall Faces Kent State in MAC Tilt Saturday
Marshall College eyes a second 1960 football victory as it hosts Kent State in the Mid American Conference. The Big Green, 0-2 in MAC play after losses to Bowling Green and a win over Toledo, seeks momentum after a 55-0 setback at Kentucky. Sophomore Gary Zikefoose showed late-game bursts for Marshall.
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NFL Attendance Across Weekend Games Report
The Associated Press notes the NFL averaged over 37 000 fans per game across six weekend contests, with Detroit drawing 49 825 for the Lions 49ers clash and Chicago hosting 47 776 as Los Angeles played at Chicago. The AFL attracted about 21 000 in Dallas for the Oakland Texans triple header drawing 55 377.
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