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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1959

Page

25

Rams surge to 28-21 upset of Bears in title race

The Rams edged the Chicago Bears 28-21 in a tense NFL clash to close within two games of Green Bay and keep alive a potential 7-5 or 8-4 finish. Baltimore and San Francisco tied for lead behind the Packers while Los Angeles and Chicago traded blows as the season nears midweek.

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Pro Grid Leader Bert Bell Dies at 65 in Stadium

Philadelphia NFL commissioner Bert Bell, 65, died of a heart attack while watching a game at Franklin Field. Bell, who led the league since 1946, collapsed in the stands as Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles played. He is survived by three children and had been under medical care after a prior heart attack.

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Second Half Surge Drops Bears 28-21

Rams rally from seven down at halftime to stun the Bears 28 21 in Chicago wind. Ollie Matson runs for 199 yards and sparks the decisive fourth quarter drive as Sid Gillman’s Rams avenge a prior humiliation and hand Chicago a home loss.

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Maverick Roars to Easy Victory in Reno Regatta

In Pyramid Lake Reno Maverick Stead roared to victory in the Rend Regatta before about 22 000 fans as his hydroplane Maverick Plated earned the Mapes Cup and 3 000 dollars. Second place went to Samuel F. DuPont entry and Norm Evans, with Kol-Roy Miss Seattle Breathless following. Hawaii Hai won the first heat with 108.656 mph and Maverick led the second heat by nearly two miles at 106.489 mph.

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Phil Hill Wins 200-Mile U S Grand Prix At Riverside

Phil Hill of Santa Monica won the 25 000 dollar 200 mile U S Grand Prix for sports cars at Riverside Raceway in front of about 80 000 spectators. Richie Ginther and Stirling Moss chased Hill as oil pressure woes felled Ginther early while Moss faded. Loyd Reby of Dallas finished second in a 45 Maserati with Ken Miles third in a 2 000 cc class Porsche. Dan Gurney, Rodger Ward, and Jack Graham were involved in a starting crash. Ward and Gurney suffered injuries though none serious.

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Wade and Gillman Clash Over Bears Victory

In Chicago after the Rams upset the Bears, Sid Gillman praised Bill Wade for calling his own plays and changing the defense at the line of scrimmage. Wade confirms his injured knee may delay further play and notes a bone specialist will review it. George Halas hints a 7-5 record could tie in the Western Division.

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Fragmented page hints at local sports and figures

The readable OCR fragment mentions names Petre and Pombarsy, a team or event labeled Seidton, and an apparent score or count with 21 Ses. It hints at local sports or notices but lacks clear context, dates, or full identities to form a definite item.

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