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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1959

Page

5

Bruins Triumph In Close Upset Over San Diego Cavemen

Wilson Bruins use rocklike defense and pinpoint passes from Bob Bailey to upset San Diego 14 to 12 at Bruin Stadium. Bailey contributed a passing play and runs as the Bruin offense faltered late while San Diego misses chances, finishing with minimal yards rushing and a final late TD by the Cavemen.

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Go Round Sports Roundup and Feud Assertions

Sports column notes Ole Kel and Bobbo Kelley spar over a feud with Gil Hodges while Hodges shines. Long Beach State editor Lee M Brown challenges a friendly wager about the Dodgers and 49ers. Kenny Chilcote and Norm Larker’s block impact a playoff win, with jokes about Rams defense. Sid Gillman’s varied pre season choices draw brickbats for closing press access and a veiled jab at John Michelosen and Fred Haney.

Kel Bobbo Kelley Bobbo Joe Pignatano Gil Hodges Sid Giltman Hodges Gil Ole Kel Hack Pignatano Long Beach State College 4Ser Lee M. Brown Dodgers 49Ers Brownie Kenny Chilcote Los Altos Norm Larker Milwaukee Johesy Logan Norm Norma Logan Rams Larker Wally Moon Rice Sid Gillman Sid Frank Ryan Frank San Francisco Paul Brown Pitt John Michelosen Fred Haney Michelosen Big League Woods Haney Kelley

Penalty-Ridden Rams Beat Leuzinger 12-6

Millikan High dominated play but costly penalties stalled three Ram drives. Millikan's scoring began with Jerry Orcutt in the first quarter, then Gary West-to-Sony Frank connected for a 32 yard TD in the second. Orcutt added an 81 yard run in the third before penalties halted further drives.

Millikan High Ram Leuzinger Reid Rams Jerry Orcutt Plurging Larry Stallings Millikan Sony Frank Gary West Orcutt Milikan Farey Fark Tina Seek

Pirates Hold Off Panthers On late rally win

Paramount defeated Jordan 20-14 as the Pirates held off a fourth quarter rally by Jordan High. Jordan quarterback Ed Reddick subbed in to throw 13 of 19 for 115 yards with Bob Goodrich grabbing seven catches. Paramount broke the game with Jin Little blocking a punt and returning 25 yards for a third quarter score.

Jordan High Paramount Pirates Jordan Ed Reddick Bob Goodrich Reddick Goodrich Panther Jin Little OS Cataret Seraee Scorg Coeuch Ass Festah Fett Orad Patre Ovnse

Ganter sweeps Ascot motorcycle card with records set

Al Ganter dominated the Ascot Stadium program on Friday night winning the 15 lap main event in 69.19 seconds, edging Samy Tanner and Troy Lee while setting three track records on the night.

al Ganter Ascot Stadium Ganter Samy Tanner Troy Lee

Prep Grid Results and College Scores Recap

Fragmented text notes grid results and college scores with unclear team names and figures. The readable items reference Meclegtom Expos and a score line near minus four but lack full context or clear event details.

Saints and Bruins Battle to 19 19 Tie in Surprise

Saint Anthony and Compton played to a 19 19 tie as Tyrone Price scored twice and added a PAT for St. Anthony while Compton replied with long kickoff return and a late drive. Dave Richman led Bruin ballcarriers with 18 rushes for 64 yards as the game ended tied in a slew of turnovers and big plays.

Dave Johnson Bailey John Seedberg Bruins San Diego Richa McClendon Wilson Jeary Curt Wisenhunter Seedberg Tyrone Price St. Anthony Compton Saint Woody Pride Homer Williams Price Saints Fred Kimbrely Roberts Kinett ' Pry

Rabbits Run Wild in Opener at Jordan Stadium

Poly High's Turners led a high scoring opener as the Hares crushed Paso Robles 40 to 0 at Jordan Stadium. Brown returned the opening kickoff 38 yards for the first TD, Irvin added an 83 yard run, Brown 34 yards, Martin 66 yards, Williams 27 yards and Krow a 1 yard plunge in a dominant ground attack.

Brown Irvin Martin Taled Charlie Wiliams Harvey Krow

Trojans Edge Buckeyes In Rough Route To Victory

USC pressurized Ohio State through a seesaw tussle highlighted by Kachik’s 17-yard field goal in the second quarter and a late TD by Hayes after Charles connected on a 33-yard pass to set the stage. Charles delivered a fourth period TD dive, solidifying a Trojan rally as they drained the clock with a relentless ground game and key runs by Traynham and Prokop.

Wee Fas Trojans Ohio State Clark Holden Kachik Charles Glenn Wilder Tom Matte Matte Ohio Marlin McKeever AY Prokop Chartes Hayes Zachik Trofacs Buckeye Protkop Gaskill Prokop

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