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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1960

Page

24

Waterfield Succeeds Gillman as Rams Coach

Waterfield, ex Rams quarterback from UCLA, may take over the Rams head coaching job mid season. Gillman under a win or else policy faces replacement. the club has struggled, scoring only 44 points in the past three games. Waterfield previously served as an assistant coach and has been linked to the post for years.

Bob Waterled Los Angeles Rams Rams Gilldian Ram Gillman Waterfield UCLA Hamp Pool Jane Russell Waterfiehl Mame C.I Ollie ‘Matson Jon Arnett del Shofner Red Phillips Tom Wilson Billy Wade Gilman Wade Pat Norm van Brocklin Walters Tield Vandersile Frank Ryan Abe Woodson Gillalg P. S

Pro Bowlers allege Colts Giants signaled plays at line

In Baltimore the Pro Bowlers claim the Colts and Giants rigged hand signals to switch plays at the line. Fans are described as the most irate in football, and quarterbacks reportedly cannot hear audibles during key moments. California plans to name a new football coach next week with Eddie Erdelatz and Len Casanova as top candidates. Ingemar Johansson is noted for being cautious with money, likened to Rocky Marciano as frugal with checks.

Cal Dot Dashville Baltimore Colts Giants California Clark Kerr South America Eddie Erdelatz Oregon Len Casanova Erdelatz Kerr Ingemar Johannson Rocky Marciano

Finsterwald Wins by 3 in Los Angeles Open Thriller

Finsterwald edges Monti by three strokes as Monti collapses late in rain-softened Rancho Open. Monti bogeyed early holes then hiccupped with a triple bogey on the second and a string of miscues, allowing Finsterwald to seize a lead and hold on for victory. The event awarded $5,500 to Monti and others, with Rodgers, Hebert, and Bolts sharing in the top payouts.

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College Basketball Scores and Events Snapshot

A jumble of college basketball results and miscellaneous sports notes includes Texas Tech beating Notre Dame 73 to 40, Duke blanking another opponent, Clemson and TCU matchups, and scattered scores like Rice 88 and George Washington 8. Also listed are Santa Anita horse racing times, prep basketball items, and exhibition events with assorted team names and figures.

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Waterfield accepts five year Rams coaching contract amid Pool talks

Bob Waterfield, hailed as a football genius, agreed to coach the Rams for five years. He announced plans to hire Hamp Pool as an aide and retain Don Paul from Sid Gillman’s 1959 staff. Waterfield spoke at a hastily called press conference after a radio reveal and addressed questions about prima donnas and game films. The Rams’ coaching job had been open for a month after Sid Gillman’s departure.

Bob Waterfield Rams Waterfield Hob Kelley Waterfielt Ram Pool Toronto Don Paul Sid Gillman Paul UCLA

Roseboro and Harmatz to Attend Sports Night Dinner

Roseboro and Sherry, Dodgers World Series heroes, will attend the Lafayette Hotel banquet on Thursday, January 21, joining Honorary awards for Harmatz, a Lakewood native famed for a Preakness win aboard Royal Orbit. Other honorees include Bud Daley, Jim Martin, and Bill Jessup as Century Club prepares for a packed crowd and tickets sell fast.

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