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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1961

Page

5

Browns Lions clash in first annual runners-up bowl

Cleveland Browns head to the Orange Bowl as five point favorites against the Detroit Lions in a charity runners-up bowl for players pension funds. The game, televised by CBS, features Paul Brown and George Wilson leading squads with a $600 prize for winners and $200 per man difference for losers, with 40,000 expected in attendance.

MIAMI UPI Cleveland Browns Detroit Lions Players’ Pension Fund CBS Paul Brown The Browns George Wilson Lions Brown Wilson

Palmer Seeks Glory Over Booty In Los Angeles Open Tale

The LA Open scene at Rancho unfolds as Arnold Palmer contrasts winning passion with prize money. Peers like Wall and Finsterwald settle for runner-up spots, while Palmer pursues victory, quickly climbing toward a $70,000 1969 prize amid dramatic past finishes and collapses.

Arnold Palmer Hogan Snéad Byron Nelson Rancho Snead Bobby Jones Palmer Wall Don Finsterwald Mr. Palmer Arnie

South Choice in Senior Bowl 12th Annual Preview

Mobile event features Stanford’s Dick Norman and Wake Forest’s Norman Snead as top passers in the Senior Bowl. Over 30 of 50 stars already signed to pro teams in NFL AFL or CFL. South favored to beat North. NBC telecasts at 12 15 p m PST with Weeb Ewbank coaching the South and Jim Lee Howell the North.

Mobile UPI Dick Norman Stanford Norman Snead Wake Forest Weeb Ewbank Baltimore Colts Jim Lee Howell New York Giants

TV LINEUPS Playoff Bow Featured by KNXT and LL

The page lists player names and positions for Cleveland and Detroit lineups for a playoff bowls game. It reads like a roster with quarterback and running back assignments, receivers and linemen, including notable names such as Cassady, Parrish, and Scholtz, with team abbreviations and positions.

KNXT Sleveland Detroit Solbmau Ningaki Spehines Mostards Stalten Parrish Brown Fe Fis Webb Cassady Sun Barr Lowe Lewis Scholtz Grellschmetder Castella Glass Jova Walker Waden Og Astm Selawski Gaye Mickaceon

Senior Bowl KRCA Rosters Include Dozens of Players

A crowded Senior Bowl KRCA 4 list shows players from Stanford Washington Minnesota Wyoming Kansas State Illinois Ohio University Syracuse Nebraska Oklahoma State Purdue Oregon State Georgia Tech Auburn Michigan State North Carolina State Vanderbilt and more. The scattershot roster contains many names with positions and affiliations, reflecting a wide field of college standouts for the event.

Everett Cloud Smithy Pissousty Skip Face Dick Norman Stanford Bob Hivner Washington John Murray Joe Ohio University Cert Kammerer al’ Pacificy Bruce “Tarbox Syracuse Roland NicDole Nebraska Harald Beaty Oklahoma St Hob Demarco Dayton Jerry Bestout Purdue Aaron Thames Oregon’ State Vince Scott Karvland Ered Mauting al Ferrie Warner Fred Arbands Michigan State Leon Fuller Atseama Norm Snead Waka Forest Nluonl Titanes Vas Auburn Cloudy Gibson North Carolina St Hobby Walden Geardia Taz Anderson Georgian Tech Bobby Lauder George Blair Mississions Howard Byer Viconity Milltery Fred Brown Georgia Georgia Tech Bobby Cresping Mississippi Jatin Brewer sAississippi

All-Star squads announced for NBA game in Syracuse

NEW YORK UPi reporters say the East and West All-Star teams were named by league writers and coaches for the annual game in Syracuse. Star selections include Chamberlain, Bob Cousy, and other top players with alternates listed.

NEW York UPI Gala Philadel National Basketball Associat Symcuee Han Greer Thon West Crafc Ig Thattina Bab Petit Mainder Sos Loveiilfe Stouts Iain Bayler Det Maul Ariin Huse WY Chemberlain Philaluanioaus Coberies Thant Eeu York Ole

Bruins Held to 10 Field Goals in Loss to Huskies

Washington Huskies closed strong in Seattle, holding UCLA to poor shooting and converting, as Henson and Clint Names scored 17 apiece for Washington while Gary Cunningham led UCLA with 12. The rough game featured elbowing, but UCLA never overtook the Huskies, trailing 29-21 at halftime and 59-45 final.

Seattle Jon Huskies Bruins UCLA Washington Bill Hanson John Green Uclan Lincup Henson Clint Names Gary Cunningsham Ayeramnnreg Lewson Aaitonan Oeassey Hicks Douglas

California state colleges barred from discriminatory sports events

California state colleges were ordered to avoid intercollegiate sports or events that subject students to racial national origin or religious discrimination. Dr Roy E Simpson, state superintendent, recommended the measure for 15 colleges, stating the policy prohibits participation in activities that discriminate.

Sacramento California Roy E. Simpson State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Hawks Top Baylor 87 67 As Pettit Reigns Scoring

Elgin Baylor was held to 27 points as the St Louis Hawks edged the Lakers 87 to 67. Bob Pettit led with 35 points while Lovellette and West added 21 each. A brief first half tussle with Hawks' Jack McCarthy sparked a momentary altercation before calmer heads stabilized play. The win tightens Hawks' position as Elgin Baylor battles through foul trouble.

Pettit New York Knickerbockers Woody Sauldsberry St. Covis Chiff Hagan Baylor Hawks Lovellette St. Louis Lauldsberry Hagan Elgin West Jack McCarthy Jack McCarthy Lakers Lps

Lockyer's in Loop Opener in Los Angeles AAU League

Lockyer's Grocery of Long Beach opens AAU League play tonight against Kirby's Shoes in an eight o'clock game at Los Angeles City College. The team adds several players from Anaheim's La Fonda Restaurant squad and is led by coach Hugh Faulkner.

Lockyer's Grocery Long Beach Los Angeles Perenn Nial Power Kirby's Lockyer Caae't Shakeer Markaly Eye Eke Danny Rogers

Heinsohn nets 31 as Celtics rout Pistons in Detroit

Tommy Heinsohn scored 31 points to lift the Boston Celtics to a 109-92 victory over the Detroit Pistons, extending their win streak to five games. Celtics dominated the action behind Heinsohn's scoring pace and strong team defense.

Detroit UPI Tommy Helinsohn Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Detroit Pistons

Ex Georgia Grit Head Coach Picked From Alumni

Athens Georgia UPI Johnny Griffith 36 year old former Georgia player becomes head coach replacing Wally Butts. Griffith previously freshmen coach and recruiter stepped up after Butts vacated Dec 23 to become athletic director. Born 191? and Georgia graduate 1949, returned as varsity assistant and later head freshman coach.

Athens UPI Johnny Griffith University of Georgia Wally Butts Bulldogs Griffith Bulls Georgia Furman

Rickey May Likely To Succeed Grant As New York Club President

Donald Grant, a major NY baseball stockholder, hinted that Branch Rickey will soon become club president of the National League team for 1962. Rickey, reached in Pittsburgh, said he has not been approached but would consider the move seriously if offered. He added he would not be honest if he said he did not want to return to baseball.

New York Donald Grant Branch Rickey Gea Rickey Pittsburgh

Brat Bratkowski Wins NFL Golf Chart Title

Chicago Bears quarterback Zeke Bratkowski shot 74 Friday to lead the NFL golf chart with a 26 hole total of 156 in Hollywood Florida.

Brat Hollywood Fla Zeke Bratkowski Chicago Bears

Chargers Eye Balboa Stadium for AFL Home Plan

Barron Hilton, owner of the Los Angeles Chargers, said he would bring engineers to San Diego to inspect Balboa Stadium for potential AFL use. He met city officials at the Kona Kai Club and praised city cooperation. Hilton warned the stadium is too small, even if expanded to 26,000 seats, and suggested using Balboa for one year if a new park is built.

San Diego Barron Hilton Los Angeles Chargers Balboa Stadium Hilton Halboa Stadium Chargers

Cuban Players to Get Visas for Spring Camp Openings

Havana officials told UPI that major league clubs may hire Cuban players like Minnie Miñoso Pedro Ramos Camilo Pascual and Pancho Herrera with visas arranged as spring training begins next month. The promise came from a high ranking Cuban foreign ministry official confirming smooth visa access for the players.

Havana Iaise Mark Svarape Bill Star Ian Tulse Ollers

Prep B Basketball highlights and scores summary

Fragmented OCR listing shows prep basketball results with names such as Es not et ean 2 9 fina at Hunimaten Bets Exeaelor sharian a4 a and Jon Basco 36 along with team mentions like Park 6 Sunny Hills 42 and Warren 53. It reads as a scatter of player and score fragments from a Riverside area tournament.

Wiitson Wre Lakewood Paramount Warren Pasa Hunimaten Bets Exeaelor Sharian Torrance Anica Costa Jon Basco Kenhort Cesare Bettas Eitan

Trojans End Cal Bears Winning Streak On Road

Southern California toppled California 57 50 in Berkeley to snap the Bears 26 game home winning streak. Chris Appel sparked a second Trojan burst with three quick hoops as SC built a 43 31 lead. John Radomktin led SC with 17, Ken Stanley 15, Cal’s shooting cooled to 29.5 percent while Bill McClintock had 14 and Earl Schultz 12 for Cal.

Berkeley Chris Appel Southern California Trojans California Appel Trojan Froians John Radometkin Ken Stanley Bill McClintock Bears Earl Shultz Cal

College Basketball Scores Roundup From Pacific Coast Games

In a series of college hoops results, teams including San Diego California State Cerritos Santa Rosa and others posted varied scores asWe see Cerritos beat Santa Rosa 79 to 58 while Santa Barbara district teams posted 62 62. The dense page lists multiple matchups with fluctuating final tallies and unclear team names.

Pacific Coast Ar Diego Lasc Jl C Californie Weallington Vna Veh ‘Ainier Om A. State Ergano Avni Ah Neuni Cerritos A. Eneh

Carpentier Duo Tops Mat Event at Municipal Auditorium

In Friday night wrestling at Municipal Auditorium Edouard Carpentier and Nicky Bockwinkel defeated Stan Holck and The Preacher in the main bout. Hans Herman beat Al do Bogni in a special match and Mr. Moto pinned Marquis le Paree in the opening contest.

Carpentier Cops and Mat Edouard Nicky Bockwinkle Stan Holck the Preacher Municipal Auditorium Hans Herman Aldo Bogni Mr. Moto Marquis ‘le Paree

Dodgers in Golf Clinic at Green Acres Rosemead

Dodgers and several pro golfers will join a mixed baseball and golf clinic at Green Acres Golf Center in Rosemead on 3200 Rosemead Blvd. The center is owned by pitcher Roger Craig and partner BIL Koski. Dodgers Ed Roebuck Norm Larker Stan Williams Bob Lillis and Norm Sherry are among the participants. The clinic starts at 10 a.m. with more sessions planned each weekend until spring training.

Dix Dodgers Green Acres Golf Center Rosemead Garvey Blvd Dodger Roger Craig Bil Koski Dodgers Ed Roebuck Norm Larker Stan Williams Bob Lillis Norm Sherry Craig Koski

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NFL Cleveland Moresau Rank Tollingworth Executive Sports Editar Wall Jr Venturi Ken Venturi Pacoma Manor San Franciscan Eric Monti Monti Eric Jeery Barber Ben Hogan Little Barber Jerry Sam Snead Barber Sammy South Choice NBC Norman E. J. Holub all + America Texas Tech Tom Goode Mississippi State Greg Larson Minnesota Norm Pop Soum Thomas Ora St Davis Suogs Miss. St John Berberich Roger Mira Heinsohn Spark Celtics Ules Erry Nes Georgia Gridder N.Y Aes Auraree Sera Park Sunny Hills Cal Skein AAU Basketball Er Oh Crown Bowl Orange and Artasta
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