Still A Thrill For Al Johnson In Big Game History
Al Johnson, Wilson high coach since 1949 with a 1936 start and a later City College stint, prepares for his 40th Big Game at Veterans Stadium. He recalls key Poly Wilson clashes, including the famed 1943 jinx-busting win, 1962 thriller, and 1936 loss, praising past Poly teams and noting modern gains in pace, passing, coaching, and organization.
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Rivalry Fire Drives Big Game Night At DOUGIVES Field
Al Johnson notes 12 000 attendance and strong student backing as Poly 15 down faces Wilson in a long standing rivalry. Past close scores and upsets shape the hype with fifty years of Big Games and an old coach recalling thirty meetings. Johnson admits nerves and the urge to keep coaching.
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Griffith offers free ringside tickets for missing dog Lady
Middleweight champion Emile Griffith offers two free ringside seats for his November 10 title bout if his missing dog Lady is found. The a0 month old Pokerman Pincher answers to Lady and ran away near Concord New York from Griffiths trainer friend.
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El Rancho Shares Top Spot With Mater Dei In Grading
El Rancho moves into a tie for first place alongside Mater Dei while Wilson sits fifth as the season progresses. Cantwell and Whittier Cantwell show late gains amid a crowded league standings.
College Grid Standings Southwest Conference Chaos Reigns
The AAAA division topsy turvy as Mater Dei and El Rancho share the lead with 134 points while Cen tennial and Anaheim chase. Unbeaten Wilson closes the gap, Pasadena meets Blair, Lakewood faces Jordan, and Loyola debuts at 16th as Maler Dei and Servite clash for the Angelus title. Temple City tests South Pasadena in a stern battle.
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Pac honors Manning as Pifer tops Pac
San Francisco UPI Pete Pifer Oregon State fullback scored four touchdowns in a 41-18 win over Washington State and was named the Pacific Eight Conference player of the week. Pifer rushed for 601 rushing yards in seven league games. UCLA linebacker Don Manning earned lineman of the week after contributing to the Bruins 38-12 win over Air Force.
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Arkansas Grid Star Undergone Brain Surgery
Claude Smithey, a University of Arkansas football player from Searcy, Ark., underwent a three hour emergency operation Sunday to relieve pressure from a large brain blood clot after collapsing in Saturday's game against Texas ARM. He remained in critical condition Monday and unconscious.
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Allen's Quarterback Shuffle Leads to Confusion
Rams coach George Allen faced a muddled quarterback decision as he shuffled Gabriel and Munson, angering Gabriel and leaving fans amused. Bass's fumbles drew his own questions, while Donnelly's injury opened a spot for rookie Phil lips. The Rams eye a Sunday clash with the 49ers as Allen weighs his plan.
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United States Seizes Nation's Cup in New York Jumping
Katy Kusner rode faultlessly to clinch the Nations Cup for the United States and secured the overall team title in the international jumping event at the New York National Horse Show.
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