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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1963

Page

9

Weekend Slapdash: Huskies Dominate While Cal, UCLA Crumble

Sports editor laments a shocking weekend for Southern California teams. Washington's Huskies crush USC and UCLA falls to Cal in a brutal showing. Rams offensive line struggles mute Roman Gabriel as Vikings and telecast critique dominate in stark fashion.

Southern California Long Beach State USC Jim’ Owens UCLA Cal Rams Minnesota Vikings Lakers Wilt Chamberlain Huskies Sonny Liston Owens Jim Owens Seattle

Wrestling Card at Long Beach Municipal Auditorium

The lightweight wrestling championship is contested tonight at Long Beach Municipal Auditorium with titleholder Bearest Wright facing Don Leo Jonathan. Two tag matches feature The Billes fellows and Midgete Billy The Kid with Sky Low Low versus Tiny Tim and Irish Jackie. Freddie Blassie and Bob Stanley are also on the card with start times at 8 o'clock.

Long Beach Municipal Auditorium Bearest Wright Dodgins Don Leo Jonathan Billes Fellows Midgete Billy the Kid Sky Low Low Tiny Tim Irish Jackie Freddie Blassie Bob Stanley

PGA Standings Update Amid Tour Events

PGA standings shift as players contend in ongoing events. Top names vie for lead with results influencing rankings, prize money, and world golf ranking points.

All-America football memo names twice honored backs

Don Trull Baylor and Billy Lothridge Georgia Tech repeat as backfield of the week selections in a United Press International memo. Army’s Nen Waldrop and Illinois’ Jim Grabowski also earn spots as top performers amid strong team showings.

MEMO Trull Lothridge New York UFI Don Trull Baylor Doltall Billy Lothridge Georgia Tech United Press International Nen Waldrop Army Jim Grabowski Ilinois

Beeston Wanderers to face Whitford in Boxing Day clash

Beeston Wanderers, tagged England's Mets Nats for poor form after five straight losses, plan special training to shed their label. Whitford, with 57 losses in 39 games, challenges Beeston to a decisive Boxing Day match to decide who wears the duke's cap. The Beeston secretary Williams says the boys will skip Christmas pudding until their names are cleared.

Beeston England Phc Betstein Wanderers Whitford Haye Williams

Prince Philip Fills Em Up as Globetrotters Joke Win

In London the Har Term Globetrotters, aided by Prince Philip as 12th man, staged a charity mock basketball game for the Long's Taverners club. He served champagne and tea from a trolley as players pretended to score while a string-pulled basket kept misfiring, ending 26-24 for the Taveroers.

London Prince Philip Queen Elizabeth Long's Taverners United States Playing Fields Association Nomerd Globetrotters The Taveroers

Blades Meet Portland in L A Hockey Clash

Portland invades Los Angeles as the Western Hockey League teams clash at the Sports Arena at 8 pm. Alf Pike's Blades look to snap a rough stretch after losses to San Francisco and Vancouver while Portland seeks a first-season visit win over LA. Ima l McLeod to start in goal with Gordy Haworth listed doubtful.

Western Hockey League Blades Portland Buckshops Seattle Francisco Alf Pike San Francisco Vancouver Canucks KTTV

Terry and Spindler Earn Prep Honors After Wins

St. Anthony fullback Tony Terry and Poly tackle Rich Spindler were named prep back and oneman of the week for strong showings. Terry scored twice, ran 107 yards, and played linebacker in a 19-14 win over Pius X despite a sprained ankle. Spindler, a 200-pound junior, opened holes for Poly’s backs as he earned praise as the top blocker at the Trojan Club banquet at the Lafayette Hotel.

St. Anthony Tony Terry Poly Rich Spindler Terry Saints Pius X Spindler Jordan Long Beard Harbor Area Trojan Club Lafayette Hotel

Boxer of the Month Honors For Tab Archer

Miami Beach Fla Oct tab Archer a New York based No 4 middleweight contender was named boxer of the month by the World Boxing Association Archer won a controversial decision over Rubin Carter the No 2 middleweight Also Eddie Machen returned to the heavyweight rankings moving to No 16 after prior sidelining due to illness

Miami Beach Fla GR Joey Archer New York L. World Boxing Association Archer Rubin Hurricane Carter Eddie Machen

Pro Grid Briefs From Obscure Names And Odd Phrases

Fragmented OCR text yields a list of garbled names and phrases about contracts and backers. It mentions EACLES Leeroy Core and Ral COTE twa Oewrive, Dhaile here, and references wordy notes on bids, payments, and cards amid unclear context and dates.

Eacles Leeroy Enarbecace Srewiger

United States Completes Davis Cup India Sweep

U S Davis Cup team members Chuck McKinley and Marty Riessen clinched the interzone final in Bombay. McKinley defeated Ramanathan Krishnan after a tight fifth set, while Riessen overcame Lali Ramanathan. The United States advances to face Australia, the first time since 1958.

Bombay India UPI Chuck Kkinley Marty Riessen McKinley San Arntonio Tex Erdianjee Ramanathan Krishnan Australia

Texas faces Baylor in key test with Don Trull

Texas coach Darrell Royal frets over containing Baylor passer Don Trull as No. 1 Longhorns meet aerial-minded Baylor. Trull has completed 106 of 185 passes for 1403 yards and 10 TDs, with Larry Elkins catching 44 passes for 591 yards and seven TDs. Also notes Navy poised for postseason bow vs Army and golf results from Canyon Country Club and the Frank Sipatra Invitational.

Texas Darrell Royal Longhors Baylor Royal Don ‘Trull Senior

Arena vs LBCC Backs Moore League on Basketball Dates

The Moore League weighs arena costs versus City College revenue as it plans 1964 65 basketball dates. Arena doubleheaders and tripleheaders lose money while LBCC games profit, prompting debate over using high school gyms or securing arena dates to host three contests per season.

Moore League hanste aPne all _manent Lucanta Vi Aense Long Beach City College Financia LBCC City College LECC Arena Games Qian

McKay Admits Field Goal Mistake After Huskies Loss

University of Southern California coach McKay acknowledged a field goal mishap in a postgame talk with writers. He said a muddy ball caused Pete Beathard to drop a crucial pass, costing Washington a chance to seal the game. He praised his defense as very good and noted only the missed kick as the main error.

Washington Cal Ucla Washington State McKay Southern California Seattle Huskies Pete Beatham USC Dames

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