Tittle Ties Record In Tossing Giants Over Redskins
Y A Tittle of the New York Giants tied a league record with seven touchdown passes and gained 505 yards, as the Giants defeated the Washington Redskins 49-34. The Packers won 17-6 to extend their undefeated run, while Lions edged the Bears 11-3. Rams defeated the 49ers 28-14 and Cardinals beat Dallas 28-24. Browns defeated Steelers 41-14. Vikings over Eagles 31-21. Attendance 62,844 at Yankee Stadium.
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Texans Move Into Lead With 31 7 Victory Over Oilers
Dallas quarterback Len Dawson threw three TD passes and Chris Burford and Fred Arbanas each caught scoring strikes as the Texans beat the Houston Oilers 31-7 to seize first in the AFL Western Division. Buffalo halted Denver 45-38 behind Cookie Gilchrist’s 89 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while the New York Titans defeated the San Diego Chargers 23-3. Boston tops the East after a 26-16 win over Oakland as Dallas holds a slim 6-1 start with Denver at 6-2.
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Eagles Not Taking Oddmakers Seriously
University Park, Pa. (UPI) Rip Engle dismissed oddsmaker opinions ahead of Penn State versus Maryland. Penn State, two touchdown favorites, edged California 23-21 as Craig Morton returned to action, guiding Cal after a first-half surge. Haye scored for Penn State, Coates added a field goal.
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Y A Tittle Tops 505 Passing Yards In Giants Win
Y A Tittle, aged 35, led the New York Giants to a 49-34 upset over Washington, tying the NFL single game record with seven touchdown passes and completing 27 of 39 throws for 505 yards. Once an LSU star and former Colt, his return to form earns cheers from aging fans.
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Mountaineers Struggle in Nonconference Showdowns
West Virginia's Mountaineers finally face the challenge of nonconference opponents, as a string of tough away games tests the team. Key players, coaching strategies, and team depth are under scrutiny as the early schedule reveals gaps to be filled.
Browns Crush Steelers 41-14 in Pittsburgh rout
Cleveland coach Paul Brown led the Browns to a 41-14 victory at Pitt Stadium, capitalizing on three Steelers fumbles and a Vince Costello interception for a 21-yard return. Jim Brown scored twice as Frank Ryan filled in, while Lou Groza added two field goals and five conversions.
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Mancuso In Critical Condition After Wreck
Gus Mancuso former Cardinal catcher broadcaster and manager remained in serious condition after a two car collision that killed his wife Lorena and injured four college students from Sam Houston State College. Mancuso was taken off the critical list at Spring Branch Memorial Hospital.
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