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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1959

Page

27

Giants Edge Browns 10-6 in AFL action? (Note: title kept within 70 chars)

Giants maintain dominance over Browns with a 10-6 road win at Cleveland. Conerly runs in for a first half TD, Summerall adds a 31-yard field goal, while Chandler averages 54.12 yards per punt to pin Browns deep. Browns’ Plumb passes and Mitchell reception briefly spark late threat. Huff and blocked kicks key defense.

Browns Pat Summerall Giants Don Chandler Chandler Chuck Conerly Lindon Crow Milt Plum Dave Lloyd Canerly Plom Bobby Mitchell Issa Shan Low Groza Sam Huff Earler Groza Pion

Line Play Sees Vikings Build Offensive Momentum

Long Beach City College Vikings showcase a three horse offense as line play improves under head coach Jim Stangeland. In a 20 12 victory over El Camino and a prior 10 8 upset of Santa Ana, backs Snyder Merritt Ortiz drive the attack while the line gels, Snyder breaking for a 57 yard score and Merritt adding 20 and 16 yard gains. Stangeland notes all 11 players moving in sync and plans to start Snyder Ortiz Merritt and Yoder at Harbor College Saturday, with the defense already solid.

Long Beach City College HD Camino Jim Stangeland Viking Aol Phil Ortiz Vikings Santa’ Ang Dick Merritt Ray Snyder Norse el Carain Stangeland Snyder Merritt

Matson Sparkles as Rams Triumph

Matson shines as Los Angeles Rams rally to a 28 21 victory over the Chicago Bears. Jobko excelled on defense, recovering a Bear fumble and fueling a late scoring drive. Del Shofner hauled in a pivotal 45 yard touchdown pass, and Eddie Meador sealed the win with an interception at the Ram six.

Jobko Rams del Shofner Wade Matson Ram Chicago Brown Eddie Meador Bears Frank Ryan

Long Beach Sees New Promoters Eye Weekly Boxing Bouts

BEACK plans weekly boxing events as three applicants seek licenses to promote in Long Beach. Leos Black, the only current promoter, stages events at Municipal Auditorium and seeks a new site. Tom Stanley of Cleveland and Joe Orsini also apply for licenses to stage pro and amateur bouts, with Black favoring competition to develop talent.

Long Beach Leos Black Municipal Auditorium Black Tom Stanley Cleveland Tas State Athletic Commission

River Clipper Caliente Wins Caliente Headliner

River Clipper with Oscar Andreadce aboard won the Caliente Sunday headliner beating Sere by a head in a photo finish. It marked the 61st win of the year for the year-old horse who paid $6.40, 3.50, and 3.00. Time for the mile and 70 yards was 11:42 3/5.

Caliente Agua Caliente River Clipper Oscar Andreadce Sere

Cougar Back Out For Rest Of Season

PULLMAN Washington State coach Jim Sutherland said Ted Cano will miss the rest of the season with a broken leg, sidelining the senior halfback. The injury depth chart shifts as the Cougars prepare for upcoming games without Cano.

Cougar Pullman, Wash Washington State Jim Sutherland Ted Cano Cougars

Rockets Fall to Westwood Merchants 7-4 at Blair Field

Long Beach Rockets trailed 5-1 entering the fifth but Bob Carter hit a home run and a triple while Nick Hopkins added a three-run homer. Westwood answered with two late runs, securing a 7-4 win as Long Beach rallied for one more in the ninth.

Bob Carter Nick Hopkins Long Beach Rockets Westwood Merchants Blair Field Rockets Hopkins Carter Westwood Ireach

Bears and Rams Face Rough Scoring Quarter by Quarter

Scoring details from the game are sketched in a rough play-by-play without clear punctuation. Bears and Rams trade drives with turnovers and standout plays from multiple players, including Ed Brows and Johnny, as the teams push toward a decisive second half.

Johnny Morris

Rams Back in Business After Packers Victory

In a postgame interview, Ollie Matson praises his 9-for-1 trade as a steal and highlights his performance. Players discuss disputed plays, Morris on the goal line, and the Rams defense, noting they held Bears to 21 rushing yards for the game and praised the offensive line. The team looks ahead to a day off before Tuesday practice at Stagg Field.

Morris Pardee Bears Jong Rams Rams Stagg Field Packers

Evansville College star Shatkowski racks 45 points

Evansville College halfback Wally Shatkowski, skilled in both Polish and American football styles, tallied 45 points. He scored six touchdowns, kicked four extra points, and booted a 22 yard field goal. Two safeties were the only points his team surrendered.

Evansville Ind Wally Shatkowski Evansville College Pames Shatkowski

Vote Hockey Rortreat and Behethee in Two Lanes Race

Local ballot shows Hockey Rortreat and Behethee listed for two lanes in the orange district race. Voters are urged to consider the candidates’ stated platforms and community impact. The election commission advises checking polling sites for final finalists and eligibility requirements.

Grand Prix Victory for Hill in Biased Maserati Charge

Hill wins the Grand Prix after a strong qualifying run with a 37 Maserati securing the pole and the day’s fastest laps. Ginther battles Daigh and Moss while Rodriguez and McAfee suffer engine failures as Pabst and Jeffords fail to capitalize. Hill sets a 9.05 mph pace over 62 laps and nets a $7,730 purse amid a field of notable road racers.

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