Redskins Clip Cowboys 34-31 to Boost Washington Playoff Hopes
In a tense NFL climax, Washington defeats Dallas 34-31 on Charley Gogolak’s 29-yard field goal with eight seconds left. Jurgensen’s 65-yard TD pass to Charley Taylor and Gogolak’s boot sealed the win, while Green Bay clinched the Western title with a 14-10 victory over Baltimore.
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Kelso and Arcaro to Make Laurel Racecourse Visits
Kelso the Money King and Eddie Arcaro will be guest appearances at Laurel race course on Thursday. Kelso will be paraded after the fourth race and greet Arcaro at the winner’s circle. Arcaro will also speak at a noon seminar for women racing fans.
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Alou Captures NL Batting Title For Pirates
Matty Alou of the Pittsburgh Pirates won the National League batting crown with a .342 average, 183 hits in 535 at bats, 18 doubles, nine triples, two homers and 27 RBIs in 141 games. Felipe Alou led in hits and runs, Henry Aaron topped homers and RBIs, Johnny Callison and Tim McCarver led in doubles and triples, and Lou Brock stole 74 bases as San Francisco batted streaks.
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Big Ten Basketball Schedule Before Christmas Break
Big Ten games pause for exams with four matchups set before vacation. Michigan hosts Butler and Indiana visits Kansas State tonight. Wisconsin hosts Iowa State Tuesday. Purdue hosts St Joseph's Thursday. Non-league results: Michigan State undefeated, Ohio State 3-1 after beating Washington State 73-63. Purdue edged Butler 99-98 on Henry Ebershoff free throws.
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Embry In Hospital After Celtics Win Over 76ers
Wayne Embry, newly acquired Celtics forward, was hospitalized at Massachusetts Eye and Ear after injuring his left eye when his finger got caught under the boards in Boston's 117-108 win over Philadelphia. Embry is 6-8 and joined Boston from Cincinnati before the season.
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Asian Athletes Sharpen for 1968 Mexico City Olympics
In Bangkok AP dispatch Asia's track stars show strong form at the fifth Asian Games. Asian athletes demonstrate improved speed and endurance, signaling tighter competition for the United States and Europe at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.
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Top Ten Netters and Asian Games Track Rise Highlight Weekend
The weekend saw Kentucky Wesleyan, Akron, Cheyney State, Indiana State, and Fresno State win handily in small college basketball. In track, Japanese officials tout Asian Games progress with five men breaking the 1:52.1 record in the 800 meters as Asia dominates events through day three.
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Japan
Giants endure historic loss as Steelers rout New York
New York Giants drop to 1-11-1 after a 47-28 defeat at Yankee Stadium to Pittsburgh. The loss marks the franchise's worst season, with 484 points allowed and fan hostility toward coach Allie Sherman visible throughout the afternoon.
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Cubs Open Spring in Arizona With Giants Game
The Chicago Cubs begin spring exhibition play March 10 in Scottsdale Arizona against the San Francisco Giants. They follow with two games versus the California Angels in Palm Springs March 11-12. The 29 game schedule includes 10 against the Angels eight against the Giants seven against the Indians and four with the White Sox. The spring winds up with city series at Wrigley Field April 8 and Comiskey Park April 9.
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