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Word: yd (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1960-1969
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...cocky signal caller who knew that Schloredt himself was Washington's best showdown runner. Early in the first quarter, he twice gambled and twice won by running himself on fourth down and short yardage to go, accounted for 37 yds. in his team's 49-yd. drive for the touchdown that numbed Wisconsin then and there. When Wisconsin quick-kicked, the ball was blocked. Recovering, Wisconsin punted again, and fleet Halfback George Fleming gathered in the ball, scampered 53 yds. into the end zone. Making Wisconsin look slow-witted and heavy-footed, Schloredt powered four straight plays through...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: The Bowls | 1/11/1960 | See Source »

...swarmed in on aging (38) Quarterback Charlie Conerly on nearly every play. Under pressure, Conerly, who had only four passes intercepted all season, began to throw in desperation. Two of his Lord-help-us heaves were picked off by Baltimore's nimble defensive backs, one for a 42-yd. touchdown return, the other to set up a scoring pass by the redoubtable Unitas. Final score: Baltimore 31, New York...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Defense in Baltimore | 1/4/1960 | See Source »

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