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Later, and on another channel, the presence of another elderly quarter-back inspired the Boston Patriots to a 20-14 win over the previously undefeated Oakland Raiders of the American Football League. Vito (Babe) Parilli, who used to quarterback the Green, Bay Packers in the days when they weren't winning anything, played all the way for Boston...
...score was closer than the game indicated. Parilli's team had a 17-0 lead at halftime, and not until five minutes of the fourth quarter had elapsed did the Raiders score their first seven, points. The Oakland squad had one chance to take the lead late in the game, but lost it on a pass interception...
Just one week ago Parilli had been forced to leave a game against the San. Diego Chargers with a pinched serve in his shoulder. The Patriots missed him sorely, and although reserve Tommy Yewcic played well, they dropped the game, 17-13. Until Friday there had been doubt that Parilli could face the Raiders and every time he was tackled, Boston fans wondered if he could continue...
...time and again, and before the game was over he even took something pro quarterbacks are never the ball himself on a running play, supposed to do. It was on just such a play that the Giants' Tittle was hurt last week and lost to the club; Parilli had to have confidence in his physical condition to attempt...
...Parilli is well, the Patriots have a good chance to take the title in the well-balanced Eastern Division of the AFL. They lead now with a record of two wins and one loss, pursued by the New York Jets (1-1), the Houston Oilers (1-2), and the Buffalo Bills...