Top College Teams Face Tourney Foes
Top teams clash with holiday tournament foes as Cincinnati Bearcats enjoy a rare bye while others like Colorado West Virginia Seattle Loyola Chicago Illinois and Duke chase wins in major early season showcases. Ohio State and Illinois win. Notre Dame and Virginia Tech stumble.
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Penn State Coach Questions Readiness for Gator Bowl
Penn State coach Rip Engle doubts if the Lions are mentally and emotionally ready for the Gator Bowl against Florida after a week of practice. The team had more downtime since finishing a 9 1 season with a win over Pitt on November 24. Engle voiced concern in a telephone interview, stressing the need to regain focus and motivation.
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Centralia and Harrisburg Favored in Holiday Prep Tourneys
Centralia hosts a showcase with 16 Rockford Auburn in a grueling three roadblock to a state title run. The event draws Egypt cage fans as teams from West Frankfort McLeansboro Lesser Pontiac Breese and Freeburg contest seven tournaments. Dolph Stanley coaches Auburn with guards Don Duncan Ron Johnson and Herd, aiming for a long title bid after a 45-0 season start. First round games at Centralia.
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Dallas Texans Win Sudden Death AFL playoff thriller
In Houston, December 24, the Dallas Texans defeated the Houston Oilers 20 to 17 in the longest pro football game. The decisive moment came in the second sudden death overtime as Len Dawson’s snap and Tom Brooker’s kick sealed the championship before a crowd of 37,981. Abner Haynes’ kickoff choice sparked controversy but Dallas held on after a dramatic three-part contest.
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Local prep tourneys eye busy Dec schedule
Seven tournaments announce schedules with New Trier Benton, Belleville Salem, Rockford Auburn Herrin and more. Friday to Sunday rounds proceed with Consolation brackets. area teams from Anna Jonesboro Sparta Johnston City travel to further events across multiple sites in late December tournaments.
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93-17 NFL title game overtime winner and Texan lead
In the 1958 NFL title clash, 93-17 marked the winning touchdown in the first overtime after 8 58. Dawson, AFL player of the year, and runners Spikes McClinton Haynes fueled a 17 0 Texan surge. Brooker opened with a 16 yard field goal, Haynes highlighted by a 28 yard pass completion, and a Grayson interception set up more Texas momentum. Blanda rallied Houston with late heroics while Oilers defense pressured Dawson on five attempts.
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Shrine Game in Miami May End After Low Attendance
Miami crowd for the North South all star game dropped to 16,592 with a 15-14 South win in the final seconds, the smallest since 1948. Officials say Shrine trustees and hospital trustees must approve to continue, amid high costs and limited returns despite a $25,000 TV fee.
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Dallas wins AFL title in Houston chaotic overtime
The 1967 AFL final in Houston ended with Dallas edging Houston after a wild overtime. Dallas led 17 0, then failed to convert key plays while Houston nearly rallied. Len Dawson threw 14 passes as Dallas protected early lead. George Blanda’s 46 attempts were answered by dropped catches and miscues. The game sparked debate on AFL quality versus NFL.
San Diego Signs Guard Guthrie for Chargers AFL
Georgia Tech guard Rufus Guthrie has signed with the San Diego Chargers of the AFL, after being the Chargers No.2 draft pick and a first round pick of the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL. He agreed to play after Saturday's Bluebonnet Bowl in Houston.
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