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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1960

Page

12

Big Washington Rally Plans Stir Southland Weekend

A wave of 12,000 Washington fans and film stars are slated to descend on Highway 99 for a Long Beach rally. The event will be televised with appearances by Bing Crosby and Gene Autry, who is linked with hopes for the Angels infield. Subplots include Brent Gillman and Bert Rose NFL plans, TV ratings disputes, and college recruiting chatter in Southern California.

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Van Hurls Eagles to NFL Title in 1957 classic

Eagles win the NFL championship over Green Bay in a dramatic final. Key plays include a late touchdown pass and a kickoff return that sealed the game. Gate receipts reach a record $747,876 with a $414,018 players pool. Shaw and Van Brocklin hint at retirement as the season closes.

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Ducats Set for Classic Basketball Showdown

Tickets for the Menly classic at the Sports Arena go on sale Wednesday afternoon. Prices are 1.50, 2.50, and 3.50 dollars at the box office or Harris and Frank store, 5024 Lakewood Boulevard. The journey runs through Friday with UCLA vs Michigan State at 1 30, Cal vs Utah at 7, SC vs Minnesota at 7, and Stanford vs Indiana at 8 p.m.

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NFL Draft On Today From Philadelphia To Minnesota

The NFL drafts 280 college players with Minnesota Vikings holding first choice in 1961. Commissioner Pete Rozelle opens the meeting at 7 am PST as Bert Rose selects for the Vikings, the league's 14th team. Draft order follows 1960 standings with Baltimore, San Francisco, Cleveland first.

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Broncos Grab WCAC Opener

San Francisco edged Santa Clara 67 to 36 as Pepperdine faced a 2044 victory over Lough College of the Pacific. University of San Francisco led all game long, opening the West Coast Athletic Conference tournament with a decisive win.

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Hivner Guides Huskies To Undefeated Run In Rose Bowl Bid

South Gate native Hivner, a UW graduate with a Lew Zt credential, has stepped in as quarterback for the Huskies. He led Washington to six straight wins, earning a reputation as the undefeated starter while competing with Schloredt for the Rose Bowl role.

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US Track Stars Dominate Rome Meet Despite Global Rise

Wilma Rudolph of Clarksville Tennessee led the women with wins in the 100 and 200 meters and anchored the 400 meter relay for a U S team that claimed a triple gold. Johnson of Kingsburg California set an Olympic point record in a dramatic 1500 meter victory. Americans rebounded in track and field after a mixed Games showing, with stars like Otis Davis winning the 100 meter dash and Us dominance challenged by strong Soviet and German rivals.

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Packers Fall Short in NML Championship Defeat to Eagles

Green Bay returns home with a 17 to 13 loss as Philadephia wins the National Moot ball League title. Quarterback Norm Van Bracklin leads a strong Eagle defense while Packers end Gary Knatele and fans reflect on a tough defeat. Local reaction mixes pride and disappointment.

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Soccer Club Wins Third Straight

The Long Beach Scene Club won its third straight game Monday beating Lynwood Suns 31. William Dickson led Long Beach with two goals as the team secured the victory.

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