Steelers Bury Browns Title Hopes With 17-13 Victory
In a Cleveland Municipal Stadium loss 17-13 to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Browns saw their Eastern Division title chances fade. Pittsburgh leveraged punt and kickoff returns to seize the win as Jim Brown led Cleveland with 110 rushing yards and 38 receiving yards, while injuries and critical miscues hampered the home team.
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Lou Groza
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John Sample
Ron Bulich
Brady Keys
Lou Michaels
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Dick Haley
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Bob Schnelker
Paul Brown
Watsons
Coach Brown
Maryland Holds Off Penn State In Gripping Maryland Victory
Maryland defeated Penn State 21 17 before 39000 at Byrd Stadium as Elyria Rock and teammate Shoals key a goal line stand. Sophomore Dick Shiner directed the Terps offense with two touchdown passes and a 52 yard free kick followed a deliberate safety.
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al Gursky
Elyria Sunday Softball League Managers Meeting Tonight
A meeting of team managers in the Elyria Sunday Softball League is set for 8 PM at the Bolero Club. President Jack Miller says the topic is the league’s Thanksgiving Dance scheduled for November 18.
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Red-E-Mix Concrete advert at Lorain materials HQ
An advertisement for Red-E-Mix Concrete from Your Building Materials Headquarters with address 31th and Reid Ave Lorain and phone CE 3-7112. The ad emphasizes quality production and sales by a local materials company.
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Unitas Leads Colts Upset Over Packers in NFC Showdown
Norman Miller reports from the NFL upset as the Baltimore Colts, led by Johnny Unitas who threw four touchdown passes and completed 22 of 33 for 215 yards, defeated the Green Bay Packers 31-17. The win keeps the Colts in the Western Division race while the Packers slip toward trouble behind Detroit and Chicago.
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Alex Hawkins
Lenny Moore
Jimmy Orr
Bears Fall Short as Eagles Win Thriller at Franklin Field
Philadelphia Eagles defeat Chicago Bears 17 14 in a late field goal miss by Chicago. Bears miss two kicks inside the 30 yard line in final minutes. Halas complains but praises Jurgenson and Bednarik. Skorich cites breaks even after defeat. Browns, Packers, Giants in Eastern race.
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Four Major Teams Remain Undefeated This Week
United Press International reports Texas Alabama Colorado and Rutgers still hold unbeaten untied records this season. Michigan State and Mississippi knock down perfect streaks as Northern State Teachers leads with nine wins, while others ride long winning runs across the standouts.
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Alabama
Colorado
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Mississippi
Northern
Sub Captures Bowling Spotlight
A warning to Elyria bowlers against slumps precedes a weekend where substitutes shined. Gretchen Vitowitz led women with 574, Connie Mate joined the 300 Club with a 509 series, while Bill Griffith topped the men with 624 in Lear Romeo. Wymer and Wicklerman tied for 603 as Brennan posted a 602 season high. Bill’s Bike Shop led Stoney’s Merchants with 674 in four games.
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Jerry Brennan
Brennan
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Stoney's
Champs Honored Elyria's Little League North Champions
Elyria's 1961 Ohio State Champion Little League North team was honored Saturday at the United Polish Club. Trophies for 14 players plus the manager and coach marked the celebration with emblems denoting the state title.
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Lorain St Mary Bedord Chanel players injured in game
Two players were injured in the Lorain St Mary Bedford Chanel football game Saturday night in Lorain. Brice Minnich, end for St Mary, was admitted for observation with a concussion. James Suhay, 17, of Bedford, received treatment for a head bruise.
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Lourdes Beats St. Stanislaus in 22 14 Victory
Lourdes Crusaders toppled St. Stanislaus 22 to 14 at Cleveland Stadium as John Skorich scored two touchdowns including a five yard run early in the fourth. Lourdes improved to 2-3 in North Central Conference, tying for third place with Elyria Catholic and Cantius while St. Stanislaus dropped to 0-5 in league play.
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Chronicle-Telegram headline brief for 1961 item
Chronicle Telegram from Elyria Ohio reports a local event dated November 6 1961. The brief covers a community development with involvement from area officials and residents, highlighting immediate actions and next steps. Several named individuals and local organizations are noted reflecting the civic scope of the item.
Professional Football Standings Eastern Division Update
Yesterday results show Philadelphia 16 over Chicago 14 and Baltimore 45 over Green Bay 21. New York defeated Washington 53 to 0, St Louis 32 over Dallas 17, and Detroit 20 while Los Angeles 31 edged Minnesota 17.
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Perkins Wins 6th Firelands Conference rout of Monroeville
Perkins High closed its football season with a 56-0 victory over Monroeville in the Firelands Conference. Halfback Charles Stevenson scored four touchdowns and a conversion on runs and a 30 yard pass from Bill Taylor. Taylor added a 35 yard run and two conversions. Other Perkins scorers included Brice Long Don Taylor and Skip Woodson with Mike Trinty handling a conversion. Perkins finished 6-3 overall and 3-1 in the conference for second place. Monroeville remained winless in conference play.
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Don Taylor
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Mike Trinty
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Gary Horvath
Tickets On Sale for Liberty Bowl in Philadelphia
Public sale opened today for the third annual Liberty Bowl game at Philadelphia Stadium on December 16. Promoters say five teams remain under consideration for bids.
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