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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1971

Page

12

Long Beach receivers shine for Rams and Chargers

National Football League summaries show Long Beach standouts making waves. Jack Snow caught five passes for 107 yards and a TD for the Rams against the Dolphins, while Gary Garrison led the Chargers with six catches for 162 yards and a 49 yard score in a 49 21 win over the Jets. Gene Washington piled up 100 plus yards for the Mets in a 27 0 win over New England. Billy Parks of Cal State Long Beach added 75 yards and a score as a rookie candidate. Prothro discussed upcoming Rams tests and noted improvements along with injuries.

Log Beach Jack Snow Rams Miami St. Anthony Southland Dolphins San Diego Gary Garrison Tbe Hirst Garrison Chargers Jets San Frateisco Gene Washington Coust Mets New England Poly High Washington Randy Watsha Patriots Randy Valaha Garden Grove Billy Parks NPL Cal State

Texas Christian coach Pittman eulogized after death on field

Nearly 2,000 mourners packed University Christian Church on the TCU campus to honor Jim Pittman, the Texas Christian coach who died of a heart attack during the Baylor game. Revered figures including Bobby Layne and Ben Hogan attended along with most Southwest Conference coaches.

Jim Pittman Texas Christian Jack Moore Ft. Worth University Christian Church TCU Campus T Bobby Layne Ben Hogan Bill Peterkon Rica

Cowboys tackle Ralph Neely injures ankle in bike crash

Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Ralph Neely dislocated his left ankle and fractured a bone riding a motorcycle near Lake Grapevine. He is out for the season. Coach Landry indicated Don Talbert would start in Neely’s place and Forrest Gregg might be activated as backup.

Dallas UPI Dallas Cowboys Ralph Neely Lake Grapevine Tom Lanily Don Talbert Neely Green Bay Forrest Gregg Talbert New Orleans Halph Landry

Albatross Aims For Western Pace Title Return

The sport faces a renewed chase as Albatross seeks a third record run in the Western Pace. The famed pacer, already fastest in harness history with 1:45 and 1:57 clocks, prepares for a high stakes clash at Hollywood Park and potential bids for the $50,000 event against top open-wheel rivals.

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Roy Betz Harness Handicap Host Probasle Winner

Fragmented OCR text mentions Roy Betz and handicap harness racing with unclear references to a winner and dates. The readable segments imply a local racing note with names and events, but details are garbled. No coherent date, place, or outcome is extractable.

Calm Before Storm For OU Nebraska

No. 1 Nebraska (8-0) and No. 2 Oklahoma (7-0) prepare for Iowa State and Missouri as coaches Devaney and Fairbanks insist on one game at a time. Both acknowledge Thanksgiving Day remains the looming benchmark and refuse to discuss beyond the next matchup.

Kansas City UFI Nebraska Bob Devalley Oklahoma Chuck Wairbanks Devaney Fairbanks Iowa State Missouri

Maury Wills to stay with El Cortez crew through spring

Maury Wills joked about extending his stint with the El Cortez management after a bye week appearance turned into four weeks. He said he could stay as long as he wants, a prospect noted with a lighthearted tone amid a “worst shove” moment.

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Toronto spoils Wilson debut with Maple Leafs rout

How Ellis scored three goals and Henderson added two as Toronto crushed Detroit 7 3 in Wilsons debut. Maury Wills, future Hall of Famer, recounts a career shift from baseball to entertainment with stories of hotels, show appearances, and his baseball oriented act.

Toronto UPI How Ellis Paul Henderson Toronto Maple Leafs Detroit Johnny Wilson May National League Giants Tommy Hulton Philadelphia Maury

Wings Coach Fires Up First Monday NHL at Maple Leafs Gardens

The Wings defeated the Maple Leafs in the first Monday night NHL game at Maple Leafs Gardens. Bilis scored in every period to reach five goals this season, Henderson tallied in the second and third, and Tim Ecclestone spoiled Jacques Plante's shutout bid with a goal 34 seconds into the final period after a pass from Mickey Redmond.

Wings Maple Leafs Gardens Bilis Henderson Leafs Detroit Tim Ecclestone Mickey Redmond Jacques Plante Plante

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