NFL Game of the Year Lakers? Bears Clash Next Sunday in Chicago
The NFL title race tightens with Green Bay and Chicago tied atop the standings as they prepare for a critical clash at Wrigley Field next Sunday. Bears boast a famed defense while Packers lean on John Roach and Bart Starr returns anticipated for a pivotal showdown.
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Frank Tarkenton
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Frank Beard wins Sinatra golf title
Frank Beard, 24, captured his first pro tournament by winning the Frank Sinatra Open in Palm Springs with a 278 total. Jerry Steelsmith finished second at 279, earning $4,600, while Don Finsterwald and Mason Rudolph tied for third at 280. Other notable finishers included Tommy Bolt, Al Geiberger, Sam Snead, and Tony Lema with various prize sums.
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Sam Snead
Tony Lema
Oilers take lead in AFL division after win over Jets
The Houston Oilers moved into undisputed first in the Eastern Division as rookie Bill Tobin helped power a 31-27 victory over the New York Jets. Tobin scored three touchdowns and 95 yards on 29 carries, including a 32-yard run setting up the winning TD. San Diego kept Western lead with a 7-6 win over Boston, while Buffalo defeated Denver 27-17 on Saturday night.
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Five Towners Bowling League Standings and Scores
Standings show Don and Harolds 1B leading with 12 wins and Mullens oon 6 losses for Dutch Tonsorial. Team high scores include Brown Finance 2606 and Don and Harolds 2551 in team series, Community Feed 932 and Don and Harolds 898 in team game. Individual high totals feature Cal Humphreys 564 and Jack Weik 563 with Bill McFarland 224 and Wally Evans 208 in games.
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Spartans Take Big Ten Lead With Stout Defense
Michigan's 40-1 league record lead the Big Ten as 40-1 defense dominates. Michigan shut out Purdue 23-0 and limited opponents to six points per league game while yielding under 56 rushing yards per outing. Illinois, Ohio State, and Minnesota stumble as Michigan eyes Rose Bowl with Notre Dame clash upcoming. Wisconsin joins fourth with a 17-14 win over Northwestern as Gary Snook, Harold Brandt, and John Bowser highlighted the action. Indiana beat Oregon State 20-15 in non-conference play.
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Gordie Howe Sets New Hockey Record in Detroit
Gordie Howe celebrated in the Detroit Red Wings dressing room after scoring his 545th regular season goal, lifting him to the NHL all time scoring lead. The landmark goal came in Detroit's 30 victory over the Montreal Canadiens, breaking Maurice Richard's 544 goal record. Jack Adams sent congratulations, noting the long wait for Howe's record.
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Rocket) Richard
Smoking during pregnancy linked to smaller babies says obstetrician
Dr. Paul B. Underwood Jr of Charleston reports a survey of 4,440 women across 16,000 pregnancies from 1960 to 1962 finds heavier smoking associates with lower birth weights. Non smokers had heavier infants, and more than a pack a day correlated with smaller babies and higher premature birth rates. stillbirths remained unchanged.
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New Wisconsin program targets obesity with controlled caloric plan
University of Wisconsin Medical School researchers led an experimental weight reducing program for obesity aimed at correcting abnormal metabolism. It allows 1320 calories daily, begins with 48 hours fasting, then 400 calories protein, 720 calories fat and 200 calories carbs, six meals daily, and emphasizes low carbohydrates and meal frequency to curb hunger. Weight losses of 50 to 100 pounds occurred in severely obese patients, with maintained weight after six months and new healthy eating habits emerging.
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Study Teases Link Between Smoke and Birth Weight
Underwood argued his study does not claim cigarette smoke is the sole factor affecting birth weight and prematurity, noting multiple influences on infant outcomes. He stressed the work highlights a potential association rather than a definitive cause, urging cautious interpretation.
Doerr Sets 1949 Grounding Into Double Play Record
Boston star Bobby Doerr, legendary Red Sox second baseman, set a major league record in 1949 by grounding into 31 double plays, highlighting his unselfish play despite strong hitting.
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TV Highlights and Primetime Listings for CBS NBC ABC
A dated TV schedule notes Calamity Jane on CBS with Carol Burnett in a 9 minute musical comedy tied to the 1953 film. It lists Red Skelton Jack Benny Garry Moore and McHale's Navy on CBS ABC and NBC with guests such as Leonard Boone Anthology and Steve Allen. Check local times.
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Jack EF. Leonard
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