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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1961

Page

18

Dodds Quits Tulsa to Coach Canada Stampeders

Bobby Dodds resigns as Tulsa head football coach to take the top post with the Calgary Stampeders of Canada. He will replace Steve Owen, who left Tulsa after 1955 to join the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Western Conference.

Tulsa UF Bobby Dodds Tulsa Calgary Stampeders Canada Western Interprovincial Football Union Dodds Steve Owen Saskatchewan Roughriders

UCLA Rolls Past Arizona and SC Tops Huskies

UCLA cruised to a 90-68 non league win over Arizona as Cunningham led with 21 points while the Bruins dominated inside. Southern Cal defeated Washington 66-56 behind late free throws and a stall tactic to hold off the Huskies.

Ross Newhan Huskies Washington Trojan Southern Trojans California Canrte Arana Johnny Wooden Ucla Bruins Arizona Bruins Forrest Twogood Rudometkin Appel Wells Troy UCLA Seattle

Local Radio TV Schedule fragment highlights boxing and basketball

Fragment shows KRCA and KABC listings with boxing match Paul Pender versus Terry Downes on KRCA 4 at 4 10 p m and basketball coverage on KRHX PA Canarias with varied regional mentions. Names appear garbled but indicate sports programming across stations.

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NBA expansion eyed adding Chicago and Pittsburgh clubs

The National Basketball Association plans to expand from eight to ten teams next season with new clubs in Chicago and Pittsburgh. A draft system will supply 16 current players to the newcomers, while the eight existing teams will protect seven players each. Territorial college picks favor New York Knickerbockers prospects and West Coast star Tom Meschary tops the pro outlook.

National Basketball Association Chicago Pittsburgh Boston Celtics Bill Russell Philadelphia Warriors Wilt Chamberlain St. Louis Hawks Clyde Lovellette Bob Pettit San Francisco Baltimore Loop Collegians Tom Stith St. Bonaventure New York Knickerbock Ers Tony Jackson St. Johns Carl Cole Eastern Kentucky Georgia Tech Roger Kaiser Tom Meschary St. Mary’s NBA Terry Dischinger Purdue Paul Hogue Cincinnati Dave DeBusschere Detroit Chet Walker Bradley Wayne Hightower Kansas Lenn Chappell Wake Forest Boston Celtics Russell Bob Cousy Frank Ramsey Tommy Heinsotm Gene Conley Jones Boys Sam K. C Bill Sharman Jim Loscutoff Tom Sanders Gene Guarilla Sherman

LBCC Vikings Triumph In Close 64 62 Victory

LBCC Vikings edge Long Beach City College in a Metropolitan Conference game 64 to 62 at Viking gym. Doyle Canaday scored late baskets and Aron Carmichael added a decisive free throw to secure the win, leaving both teams tied for second behind Valley.

Long Beach City College/Vikings Knights Canaday San Diego Viking Gym Valley Doyle Canaday Aron Carmichael

Dodgers Offer Big Newk Job as Farm Hand

Dodgers GM Buzzie Bavasi said veteran pitcher Dan Newcombe, once with the Indians in 1960, has been offered waivers and a chance to join a minor league club in the Dodgers organization. Newcombe, 1960 Indians alum, may return to organization if he wants a farm system spot.

Dodgers Big Newk Dan Newcombe Los Angeles Dodger Cleveland Indians Buzzie Bavasi Associated Press Newcombe

Huskies Named National Champions by Helms Board

Washington Huskies were crowned national champions by the Helms Athletic Foundation after a 17-7 Rose Bowl win over Minnesota. The decision split votes with Mississippi Rebels, who finished 10-0-1 after beating Rice 14-6 in the Sugar Bowl. Washington stood 10-1.

Washington Huskies Minnesota Helms Athletic Foundation Jim Owens Rebels Mississippi Johnny Vaught Ole Miss Rice

Long Beach State tops Fresno in double overtime

Long Beach State defeated Fresno State 97-83 in double overtime to snap Fresno’s home winning streak at nine and extend the 49ers’ season. Big day star Dave Jones scored 29 as LBSU erased a late Fresno lead, tying the game at 89-89 in regulation and pulling away in the second OT with a 22-point burst.

AL Larson Fresno Long Beach State Dick Perry 49Ers Fresno State Dave Jones Beach San Long Beach Luis Obispo Greyhound Boys Cal Ron Stewart Hank Salcido Erage Weeny Mee Eeernenee Ewe Jones

Pender 9-5 Favorite in Title Scrape

Paul Pender, 30, is a 9-5 favorite to defend his world middleweight crown against Terry Downes in a 15 round title bout Saturday at Boston Arena telecast by KABC. Downes has won eight straight, including a London decision over Joey Giardella, and promises a busy, hard-hitting battle.

Boston Paul Pender Terry Downes Lin KABC Channel 7 Boston Arena Pender Brookline Sugar Ray Robinson Downes Joey Giardella Philadelphia London U.S. Marines Cockney England

Three Way Tie for S D Golf Lead

In San Diego the San Diego open on Mission Valley Country Club sees a three way tie after two rounds. Eric Monti of Los Angeles leads early but Al Balding of Canada and Stan Leonard join him at 135 after 36 holes. Balding shot 66 after opening 69, Leonard carded 65, Monti added 66.

San Diego UPI al Balding Stan Leonard Eric Monti Los Angeles Mission Vallley Country Club Balding Leonard Monti Ree Leonard Marhy Fargo Collins Dave Ragan Charlie Altter Foul McGuire Hint Ferree Mason Rudal Billy Faxwell Julius Boros Jerry Pitima Denry Witla Jarrell Hleke

Sports Card Racingasantz and Football Showdowns List

Listing of today schedules includes Racingasantz at 1 pm and ee ef Lakera facing Royalty Seva in Washington Jal gpers San Fernende St plays Pepperdinty lewood at 8 pm Mackeyes Long Beach meets San Gad i at Baremaind Teeland 6 1 im.

Racingasantz Anitts Lakera Royalty Seva Washington Fernende St Pepperdintylewood

Hagge Takes 3 Shot Lead At Sea Island Open

Marlene Hagge led the Sea Island Ladies Open with a 72 first round, posting a three stroke lead over two professionals. The Delray Beach star, competing in the LPGA season opener, navigated Sea Island in rain and wind to set the pace on a tough course.

Sea Island Marlene Hagge Delray Beach Fla

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