Packers and Eagles Clash As Week One Ends
The Packers beat the Eagles 30 18 behind a strong defense and two Starr touchdown passes. Morral led the Colts past the 49ers with 198 yards and two TDs as Unitas nursed a sore arm. Dallas exploded past Detroit 59 13 with Meredith throwing for 228 yards and two scores.
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Bart Starr
Starr
Herb Adderly
Eagles
Don Meredith
Bob Hayes
Meredith
Walt Garrison
Sonny Jurgensen
Boonsboro hosts Glenelg in high scoring home opener
Boonsboro High's Warriors welcome Glenelg for a high octane home opener led by Dwight Scott as they chase a 2-0 start after scoring 87 and allowing 7 in their first two games. Smithsburg leopards face adjustments after a 27-6 loss, with up to 12 on the field in one play. Arnold Palmer’s Kemper Open win tops the sports notes, while chatter about broadcaster vocabulary and a Colts retirement moment frame the week’s commentary.
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UCL
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Alan Pastrana
Jerry Levins
John Unitas
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Atlanta
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Mac
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Rebels Triumph in 45-7 Victory Over James Buchanan
South Rebels rout James Buchanan 45-7 as quarterback Mea Tritsch stars with four total scores, 137 passing yards and 70 rushing yards. New electric scoreboard debuts before kickoff while Tritsch connects with Mickey Calhoun and Dennis Hillinger on scoring plays, fueling a high scoring night and school record offense.
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James
Dennis Hillinger
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Rockets
South
James Buchanan
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Trusch-Hollinker
Second Straight Title For St. Louis Cards Pennant Clincher
St Louis gains a second straight flag as Curt Flood collects five hits in a 7 4 win over Houston while Cincinnati eliminates San Francisco 4 0 on Dulgee s four hitter. Flood gains batting average to .202 as Maris drives in three with homer and sacrifice fly. Cardinals move 12 games ahead of the Giants with 12 left in the season.
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Associated Press
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Houston
Jim Wynn
Roger Maris
Don Wilson
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Palmer Finally Breaks Slump With Kemper Open Victory
Palmer, 39, breaks slump with a two under par 67 at Pleasant Valley to win the Kemper Open, earning $30,000 and moving into millionaire status with a 72-hole total of 276. He seizes control late, carding five birdies and an eagle on the second hole to finish four strokes ahead of a stout field.
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Ellis Retains WBA Heavyweight Title After Tough Bout
Jimmy Ellis keeps the World Boxing Association heavyweight crown after a 14 round decision in Stockholm, but suffers severe cuts and fractures. Floyd Patterson lands solid blows and is praised by the referee for a challenging fight. Ellis undergoes medical checks and faces possible return in six to seven weeks, with Angelo Dundee deciding the next bout. Patterson, 38, plans a few weeks in Sweden before weighing further fights.
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Jimmy Ellis
United States
World Boxing Association
Floyd Patterson
Ellis
New York
Harold Valan
Associated Press
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Willie Pacheco
Angelo Dundee
De‘cide
Sweden
Maryland Has Three Captains For 1908 Football Team
In College Park Maryland the Maryland Terrapins named three tri captains after a tight vote ended in a near tie. Senior quarterback Alan Pastrana, end Ron Pearson and back Bill Lovett were chosen following a major scrimmage before their opener versus Florida State. Pastrana threw for 201 yards and a three yard TD pass to Pearson while Lovett added two rushing touchdowns in the scrimmage.
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