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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1961

Page

11

Touch Football with JFK Style a Rugged Sport

Dick Kazmaier recounts Harvard style touch football favored by President Kennedy and Attorney General. Six men per side with two handed tackles and 60 yard field. He cites injuries from poor shape and disorganization, noting strong team spirit and intense campus rivalries.

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Long Beach State 49ers Sweep Santa Barbara and LA State

Coach Dick Perry's Long Beach State College basketball team completed its greatest weekend sweep by defeating league leading Santa Barbara and second place LA State on back-to-back nights. Dave Jones scored 36 and grabbed 38 rebounds setting school records in a 109-106 double overtime win over LA State. The 49ers rise to second place with a 3-2 conference mark and travel next to Cal Poly Pomona and Orange County State.

Dick Perry Long Beach State College Santa Barbara Los Angeles State Long Beach CCAA 49Ers Cal Poly Pomona Orange County State Fullerton LBSC L.A. State Fresno State

Ingo Plans Secret Workouts for Patterson Fight

Ingemar Johansson announced secret, two-day weekly workouts to prepare for his March 13 bout with Floyd Patterson in Miami Beach. He will train privately Thursday and Friday, hoping to rebound from last June’s KO. Johansson says the camp is at a high gear and he knows exactly what to do.

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Celtics Rip Warriors as Heinsohn Out with Flu

The Celtics, led by Bob Cousy with 16 points, opened a 25-7 run and led 38-16 after one, beating the Warriors 128-115 at Boston Garden. Wilt Chamberlain topped scoring with 46 for Philadelphia, while St Louis Hawks extended a strong lead with a 125-108 win over Syracuse.

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Putt or Pack as Rain Halts Play in Desert Classic

Casper and Kroll faced a soggy eighth hole forcing a suspension after rain. Player saved pars on 12 and 14 and closed with a 65 to win while Palmer faltered, and the Desert Classic prize pool stood at $50,000 as sunshine returned to Palm Springs.

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Floyd Patterson Johansson Fight Piped to 1000 Theatres

The heavyweight title bout slated for March 13 in Miami Beach will be shown in over 1,000 theatres via closed circuit TV. President William D. Fugazy of Feature Sports Inc reports the rights to the Patterson Johansson third bout are secured.

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Poly Wilson Clash Heads Moore State

Crosstown rivals Poly and Wilson face off Wednesday at 8 in the Moore League feature. Poly leads 4-0 while Wilson seeks to halt a recent run. past results matter little as both teams clash. St. Anthony also schedules two Catholic League games this week as it bids to rejoin the title race.

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Science Shrinks Piles New Way Without Surgery

New healing substance Bio Dyne reportedly shrinks hemorrhoids relieves itch and pain without surgery. Doctors note rapid relief and real shrinking over months across a range of cases including long standing piles. Offered as Preparation H suppositories or ointment from drug counters.

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Bruins and Trojans Set for UCLA UCLA Showdown at Sports Arena

UCLA and USC prepare for a two night clash at the Sports Arena as top scorers Lawson Cunningham and Rudometkin spark the Bruins and Trojans. UCLA aids a 12 3 season while USC sits 14 2 with week end wins over Denver and the Air Force. Senior guards deliver, with Lawson scoring 46 points in the weekend and Rudometkin adding 50 plus performances for the two games. Conference title stakes and NCAA berth hopes ride on the outcome, with Washington and Stanford also in league action. Tickets go on sale Friday.

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Darlene Toppled in Tennis Finale

At Paradise Valley Racquet Club in Scottsdale ninth Thunderbird tournament finals saw Napty Richey of San Angelo upset top ranked Darlene Hard 6 3 6 4 in women’s singles. Whitney Reed of Alameda defeated Jack Douglas 6 4 6 3 for the men’s title. Hugh Stuart and George Drulner beat Bill Hoogs and Jim McManus 3 6 10 8 6 1 in doubles.

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Robinson to launch strong man campaign before fight

Sugar Ray Robinson plans a rugged training blitz in Las Vegas to build body strength ahead of his March 4 bout with Gee Fullmer. The veteran fighter vows a "strong man" program to enhance physique for the title defense.

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Santa Anita Racing Week Funds Go to Foundation

100 percent of profits from five days of racing Tuesday January 31 to Saturday February 4 at Santa Anita go to the Santa Anita Foundation. Funds are distributed to approved charitable organizations. Gates open daily at 1 AM for attendance.

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