Wade Unitas Svare Remake NFL Standing
Wade and Unitas reshaped the NFL standings with key plays as Svare rarely touches the ball. The Packers, Colts, and 49ers tied for Western first at 3-1 while the Giants led the East at 3-1 after Sunday actions.
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1959
Page
21
Wade and Unitas reshaped the NFL standings with key plays as Svare rarely touches the ball. The Packers, Colts, and 49ers tied for Western first at 3-1 while the Giants led the East at 3-1 after Sunday actions.
Early morning call recalls Mrs Scout’s anger over missing weather gear and a noon storm window task. The Old Scout fears losing his nickname if the project isn’t done by midday as a playful warning echoes through a sleepy town.
Syracuse toppled Holy Cross 26 to 13 as the Orange defense stifled the Crusaders passing attack. Holy Cross attempted 37 passes, losing 61 yards on sacks and interceptions, while Syracuse’s five picks pushed its season total to 12. Whitey Reimer’s injury removal hurts Holy Cross as Syracuse capitalizes with a balanced defense and reliable play from Eddie Bowers.
The article notes a cautious start with an off cadence and shaky timing but highlights bright spots in an exhibition. It mentions a comparison to a prior game against Navy and suggests the afternoon concluded with hopeful signs for Easterly.
Stirling Moss of England won the 100-lap Formula Libre race at Watkins Glen in 2 hours 47 minutes on a wet track. Ed Johnson of Cleveland finished second in an Offenhauser midget, two minutes back, while Bruce Boyle’s spinout briefly blocked the race. Moss earned $2,000, with Johnson $1,200, Entwhistle $800, and Graetzerox $500 for the top places.
Fragmentary sports item notes a tie and a tie attempt with a 24 yard play to tie the score and an interception return for a touchdown. Mentions New York Philadelphia and the Washington campaign. Concluded on page 23.
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