Reeves Wins Rams Ownership and Boosts Team Future
The Rams’ new owner Dan Reeves brings unity and discipline to the Southern California NFL franchise, a move praised by local writers at a Rose Bowl luncheon. Amid humor and praise, analysts forecast a stronger organization with Reeves in charge, while fans and clubs in Long Beach rally behind renewed team support and promotional efforts.
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Rabbits Rally to Victory in Sin Ber Birding Tourney Final
Poly High’s Rabbits overpower Santa Ana 63 40 halting Don offense with three defenses. Bennie Richard leads with 15 points and 13 rebounds while Kenny Jenkins adds 12 as Poly wins its fifth straight and earns a spot in the final against San Bernardino.
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California committee pushes boxing safety and wrestling rules
A California assembly committee proposed new boxing safety steps and urged classing wrestling under tighter supervision. The plan would allow ringside officials to stop bouts, require two physicians for certain matches, and keep medical supplies ready. Divorcing wrestling from the California Athletic Commission was deemed chaotic.
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Leonard New Zephyr Pilot Replaces Coach Mahon
Chicago Zephyr officials Friday replaced coach Jack McMahon with NBA veteran Bob Leonard as general manager Frank Lane said Mahon could have done better with the talent at hand. Leonard, 30, will take his first crack as a coach.
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Minors Eye Win Tonight in All Star Bowl Shootout
In Tucson, more than 12,000 are expected for the Al American Bowl as major college all stars meet top small school athletes. Coaches Dave Nelson of Delaware and Cecil Coleman of Fresno State lead the small schools, featuring stars like Willie Richardson and Drew Roberts, against major college coaches Jim Larce and Ray Nagel. The game aims to end major college dominance with several small college players seeking victory despite the power of the big programs.
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Saints Register Win Over Alums in Annual Clash
Saint Anthony's varsity basketball team outlasted the Saint Alumni Friday night 96 to 50 in the annual clash. The Saint JVs edged the Old Alums 36 to 35 in the preliminary bout.
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West Covina tops Millikan in fourth quarter battle
West Covina defeats Millikan 70 to 67 in a Covina tournament quarterfinal, edging ahead in the final period. Millikan’s Dave Long was forced out of bounds with 30 seconds left, sealing the Rams’ exit. West Covina’s two stars each scored 39, while Bob North led Millikan with 20.
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Panthers Triumph as DeLong Leads With 30 Points
Forward Jim DeLong scored 30 as the Panthers upset Dominguez 60 51 to close the tourney. Jordan dominated early, then exploded for 20 points in the final eight minutes, grabbing 35 rebounds while DeLong earned all tourney honors.
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Giants In Top Shape For Championship Tilt
New York Giants coach Al Sherman said his team is in excellent physical and mental condition for the NFL title game against the Green Bay Packers. A sunny outlook and dry field are forecast as practice winds down at Yankee Stadium amid adjustments for calf tightness and earlier postseason frustrations.
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Player quotes on comeback and stress after loss
A coach reflects on returning after a defeat and argues that intense focus on last year's game altered players' mindset. He notes that eliminating the Packers by a certain score might not have changed Sunday’s outcome and emphasizes human limits under stress.
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Wisconsin and Southern Cal Battle Over QB Edge
Wisconsin faces Southern Cal in the Rose Bowl with VanderKelen and Beathard/Nelson split at quarterback. VanderKelen, a Green Bay native, has emerged as key for the Badgers, while Beathard and Nelson have shared duties for the Trojans as McKay rotates quarterbacks. VanderKelen shows strong passing and rushing numbers, Beathard adds efficiency in the offense.
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Wake Forest coach Bone McKinney answers young fan
Wake Forest coach Bone McKinney spoke at a Tipoff club event saying players will answer questions. The only inquiry came from a three year old girl asking when they would go home, revealing Bonds daughter Katrina present.
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Downey Beat Downey? Oilers Top Downey In Close Arc
In an Inglewood tournament game Downey edged by a six point margin for a 61 53 win. Rick Ellicott led with 25 points while Ron Allinson contributed 17 for the winner as Downey struggled to finish strong.
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