Packers Dallas likely to clash in NFL playoff on Jan 1
Green Bay and Dallas sealed division titles as both squads poised for a January 1 Cotton Bowl showdown for the NFL championship. The Packers edged Minnesota 20-7 while Dallas topped Chicago 31-17 to secure their spots, with large purses at stake and further divisional outcomes pending.
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Colts Edge Bears 21-16 as Unitas Leads late Drive
Baltimore quarterback John Unitas engineered a 68-yard, five-play drive in the closing minutes to seal a 21-16 road win over the Chicago Bears. Ray mond Berry's 24-yard reception set the margin, while Alex Sandusky and the Colts defended better than a week earlier. The victory put Baltimore at 8-4 with two games remaining, looming a clash with Green Bay for the Western Conference lead.
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Tulsa’s Glenn Dobbs Named Coach of Blue
Glenn Dobbs of Tulsa has been named to coach the Blue while John Bridges of Baylor is chosen to coach the Gray in a conference selection.
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Sharpe Sparks Gerstmeyer as Manual Falls in Upset
Sharpe directs Gerstmeyer to a hard pressing fourth quarter to topple Indianapolis Manual in a key Indiana high school game. The setback ends Manual’s run and keeps the Indiana top teams on track as unbeaten squads face upcoming clashes.
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Van Brocklin Raps Vikings After Snowy Loss to Falcons
Norm Van Brocklin blasted the Minnesota Vikings after a 20 13 defeat to the Atlanta Falcons and criticized his players for a lack of fight. He said he set them up and hoped for the best while lamenting five interceptions and a fumble.
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Weekend Fights By The Associated Press
Kiel Germany Billy Daniels 193 New York and Peter Weiland 237 West Germany drew 10 Seoul Korea Lee Won Suk 115 Korea Tetsuya Yamagami 119 Japan 15 Caracas Venezuela Dro Gomez 127 Venezuela Johnny Jamito 126 Philippines drew 10
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Athletics to Open Home AL Season April 11 at 7 P.M.
Kansas City owner Charles O. Finley announced the Athletics will start their home AL schedule on April 11 at 7 p.m. local time against the Cleveland Indians. He said the 7 p.m. start is to give the working man a chance to attend.
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Joyful gift for a tasty drink no matter the occasion
A streetwise pitch touts a reliable gift that guarantees smiles with Canadian Club at home and socials. It frames the liquor as a dependable present suitable for any joyous occasion.
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