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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1965
Page
10
Jeff Meyers reports the 49ers quarterback is credited with creating a late opportunity for the Colts in a high stakes matchup. The note highlights how a key play by the QB shifted momentum and influenced the Colts’ chances, underlining the impact of one decisive moment.
Lakers top the Warriors 132-120 as Elgin Baylor returns to the bench and Fred Schaus employs a three-guard lineup. Packers-49ers playoff chase tightens after a disputed 82 yard fumble return negated by NFL rule clarification. Packers risk fate with Colts, while Vikings, Cowboys, and Eagles win or push for postseason spots.
George Halas of the Chicago Bears, 71, named 1965 United Press International NFL Coach of the Year. He led the Bears to a 9-5 finish after a 5-9 season, with rookies Gale Sayers and Dick Butkus key to the turnaround. Halas has coached since 1920 and is a Football Hall of Fame founder.
The ad from Ranes-O'Daniel Auto Sales in Terre Haute Indiana presents a Christmas message about universal goodwill and peace across nations. It frames Christmas as a time that can trigger truces and emphasizes personal kindness toward others, ending with heartfelt wishes from the dealer. The advertisement lists contact details for the business at 1000 Wabash Avenue and C-0151.
Kipchoge Keino of Kenya won the two mile in 8:25.2 Saturday night in Sydney, just 3 seconds off Michel Jazy's world mark of 8:22.6. Laurie Toogood of Australia finished second to Keino.
The New York Knicks defeated Cincinnati 122 to 114 as Philadelphia beat Detroit 120 116 and San Francisco topped Philadelphia 132 to 120 in Sunday results. Baltimore crushed Detroit 143 114 and San Francisco edged Philadelphia 116 120. Tuesday schedules show no games.
The National Football League set a fresh attendance record for the fifth straight season as the 1950 season closed. Unofficial totals show 98 games drawing 4,908,364 spectators, nearing the 5 million mark, with last season’s official figure at 4,563,049.
Washington Redskins add defensive back Bill Clay of Mississippi as their fourth draft pick. Clay was also drafted by Denver of the AFL.
AP reports Willie Mays, 34, highest paid player and NL MVP, collapsed while promoting the Job Corps in Salt Lake City and quits promotion to focus on baseball. Doctors cite exhaustion. Franks expects him to be ready for spring. Mays later rode home with Giants manager Herman Franks.
Green Bay and San Francisco tied 24 all while Minnesota and Chicago also drew. Dallas defeated New York 38 to 20. Cleveland beat St. Louis 27 to 24. Detroit 35 Philadelphia 28. Washington 35 Pittsburgh 14. Next Sunday's Western playoff game features Baltimore at Green Bay as Eastern champion.
Jean Claude Killy of France won the downhill race for the Oreiller Cup and topped the combined standings in Val d Isere France Sunday. The victory adds to his growing list of international alpine successes as he dominated the event.
In a historic move Gov. Edward Breathitt helped secure the Southeastern Conference grant in aid for Nat Northington, a Louisville tailback. Northington signed at Lexington with Coach Charlie Bradshaw and President John Oswald present, followed by his mother's approval in Louisville. Breathitt had earlier pressed for increased efforts to recruit a Black athlete for the university.
Milwaukee pitcher Bob Shaw, with the Braves, established a major league record by balking eight times in the 1963 season.
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