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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1966

Page

7

Predictions and opinions on Green Bay Dallas Rose Bowl and more

Sports editor Hank Tollingworth previews NFL and AFL matchups with Dallas and Green Bay favored, notes Buffalo’s rookie Garrett and Rose Bowl sellout pressure. Quotes from USC coach John McKay and Purdue coach Mollenkopf frame selection debates, while fan tensions and TV coverage critique color the build up to the games.

Green Bay Dallas Andansas City Buffato Mike Garratt Packers Wisconsin Laddies H.C Builz Buffalo Garrett Lambert Buffalo Kansas City Cotseur Pete Rozelle John Q Rozelle P.S L.A Calif Purdue Jock Mollenkopf Mollenkopf USC Big Ten

Millikan Sears Rout SS Francis 97-59 in Coyina Tourney

Millikan powers to a 97-59 win over SS Francis as center Rieke Wilson scores 22 and Frank Bays grabs 33 rebounds. Howie Lyon empties the bench in a 20 24 23 30 four quarter burst to move to 11-1 and set up a Compton Tournament opener versus Verbum Dei. El Segundo tops Covina 49-48 in Covina finals.

Millikan Coyina SS Francis Big Boys Rieke Wilson Frank Bays Howie Lyon Rams Verbum Dei el Segundo Covina Mira St. Franz Boys Mewlin Ferguson Dy Newlin Faison Kennedy Hoaig Eto

St Anthony clinches third in Bishop Montgomery tourney

St Anthony defeated Rolling Hills to capture third place as defense tightened after a 20 point second half gap. Kirby Gordon led with 30 points and seven rebounds and earned tournament all star honors despite 24 team errors and rebounding edge for the Saints.

St. Anthony Saints Bishop Montgomery Titans Kirby Gordon Gordon

Romero, Former Pilot, Succumbs

John Romero, 63, Poly High graduate and former Peterson Post Legion baseball assistant, died Friday at St. Mary's Hospital. A 41 year Long Beach City Engineering Department surveyor and Elks 888 member, he helped Peterson from 1928 to 1935 as Mike Romero’s assistant. Rosary Monday at Holy Innocents Church.

John Romero Poly High Peterson Post Legion St. Mary's Hospital Romero Long Beach City Elks 888 Lodge Peterson Mike Romero Holy Innocents Church Pasadena Avenues

Roudenca Edges Baltimore in Overtime Thriller

In a tense matchup, Roudenca defeated Baltimore 4 to 2 after a late surge in overtime. Mes Misburga and Sorinaiielé starred for the winners, contributing decisive plays to secure the victory.

Ryan scores 37 as Ramona wins San Bernardino tourney title

All-America forward Phil Ryan of Ramona poured in 37 points to lead Ramona over Poly 92-81 for the San Bernardino Tournament title. Ramona surged with a 30-point third quarter, turning a 43-37 halftime edge into a 73-54 gap heading into the final period. S. L. Neal led Poly with 27 points, Frank Winger added 18, as Poly fell to 2-4 and prepared for next week's Compton tournament opener against Piux X.

Phil Ryan Ramona San Berardino Poly Ryan and Co Frank Winger Piix X

Fanfare fuels Seals loss as Vancouver tops Portland swap

California took a two goal two man advantage to tie the score at 2-2 in the first period as Portland penalties on coach Sal Layco caused tension. Gordon Sinclair accidentally redirected a puck into his own net giving Vancouver a 2-1 win over the Gulls, their fourth win in five games and widening their six point lead over third-place Saskatoon.

California Seals Portland Sal Laycae Bill Papp San Diego Gordy Sinclair Vancouver Gulls Canucks Blades

Ford and Jacobs Enter Southern California Open

Tommy Jacobs and Doug Ford, two tour regulars, have entered the Southern California Open at Los Coyotes Country Club in Buena Park, beginning Wednesday. Defending champion George Bayer, Charlie Sifford, Al Besselink, Walter Burkemo, Steve Opperman, Babe Hiskey and Sack Rule are also in the field.

Tommy Jacobs Doug Ford Los Coyotes CC Buena Park George Bayer Charlie Sifford AL Besselink Walter Burkeno Steve Opperman Babe Hiskey Sack Rule

Bucks Stop Seals in 6-4 Western Hockey League win

The Portland Buckaroos built an 11-point lead in the Western Hockey League race by defeating the California Seals 6-4 Friday night. Four straight Buckaroo goals spread over the second and third periods erased a late Seals surge.

Portland Buckaroos California Seals Buckaroo

Braves Profit News Compiles to 991 885 in South Era

Brien Brieg reports on Braves net profit figures across years with William C Bartholomay leading the board whistle as profits rise to 90 884 in Atlanta first year, Milwaukee losses, and a million attendance milestone. Orioles show 466 899 profit while 150 627 Birds had smaller gains.

Brieg Braves South William C. Bartholomay Atlanta Milwau

College Basketball Tournaments and Results Showwide

A garbled scan lists multiple 1960s or earlier college basketball tournaments with scores and team names including UCLA, Georgia, Oklahoma, De Paul, Arizona State, Massachusetts, Texas, Rice, Northwestern, and many others, showing consolation games and finals across events like Far West Classic, Holiday Festival Davenport, Triangular Classic, and more. Names, places, and scores appear with inconsistent punctuation, but reveal a broad snapshot of postseason invitational play and regional tournament results.

Ucla Idf Us Minots Georgia Tach Nina Mora Ishichiuon Arkansas ALL College Oklahoma de Paul Arizona Massachusetts Texas Ithi Slanforest Tereple Ard Piontana Oklahoma City Kansas Chadahen Dilzhoma Missouri Reneos Nebraska Virginia Davenport Iowa SS John's Brigham Young Providence St. Jesenl’s Quaker City Philadelphia la Galle Bowling Green Syraenth

Loustalet Leads Los Angeles Open Qualifiers

Vic Loustalet of Sacramento led six amoleurs in trial rounds at Hillcrest Country Club for the Los Angeles Open golf tournament. He carded a one over par 72 to top the qualifiers, with Bill Feil Bud Bradley Curtis Sifford Rick Tult at 73 and Amie Dokka also advancing.

Amoleurs Vic, I Laustatot Sacramento Hillcrest Country Club Loustalet Bill Feil Bud Bradley Curtis Sifford Rick Tult Amie Dokka

King's Late Play Sparks Warriors Past Royals

Jim King came off the bench in the fourth quarter and scored eight points to lift the San Francisco Warriors to a 197-402 NBA win over the Cincinnati Royals. Jerry Lucas tied the game late before King sealed the lead.

Jim King San Francsco Warriors Cincinnati Royals Jerry Lucas Royals

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