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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1960
Page
27
The article quotes Bob Kelley criticizing sports writers and commentators for pretending to understand football. He states only coaches and players truly know the game after nearly 25 years of studying NFL football. He mentions broadcasting games and analyzing films and chalk talks.
Philadelphia scored four unearned runs in the seventh to beat Milwaukee 5 3. Ted Lepcio opened with a single as Callison and Lepcio combined to drive in runs while Crandall misplayed a relay allowing Taylor to score. The writer muses on sportswriting challenges and Rams coaching decisions without changing the game’s core result.
A Merry-Go-Round note highlights Larry Isbell Adrian Burk and Cotton Davidson among greats while a T index shows 79 percent of Dallas television sets tuned to the Texans versus Chargers game in Los Angeles on September 10, even as the Miss America pageant aired. The piece suggests the Texans may rival Miss Rand for a “greatest comeback” moment.
Chargers arrival drew two ex Trojans. Al Barnsavage, linebacker cut by Dallas Cowboys for high blood pressure, and Al Barry, ex Giants guard released by the Rams.
In a shakeup for Long Beach State College, Dallas Moon was shifted to right halfback against Sacramento State on Saturday. Wingback Ron Krid remains doubtful as the 49ers seek offense boost, with Moon as the top quarterback substitute and backfield coach Dick Perry citing his strong response.
An old complaint described as itching piles is highlighted as relieved by a new healing substance claimed to shrink hemorrhoids without surgery. Medical science reportedly confirms high healing rates and germ killing properties, with case reports spanning months. Available as suppositories or ointment with applicator, satisfaction guaranteed or money back.
Kansas City relief pitcher Dave Wickersham, in his major league debut, worked the final 3 2 3 innings to save Herberts win as the A's shaded the Indians 5-4. Aspromonte and other key players contributed in a tense, late-innings finish.
Laud Irvin and Maxi Miller were named Back and Lineman of the Week by the Long Beach City College Booster Club after a 24 10 win over Cerritos. Irvin rushed 27 times for 177 yards and 20 points while Miller helped with timely blocks and fielded season highs. Linemen Jim Smith Mike Giers and Dave Dorrans were also praised for the Cerritos performance as LBCC prepares to host Santa Ana in the home opener.
Frank Thomas slugged a two run homer and Don Card survived a bases loaded jam to lift the Chicago Cubs to a 3-1 victory against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco. Santo had started the decisive fourth inning rally with a single before Thomas delivered the key blow off Billy O'Dell. Willie Mays collected three hits to raise his NL batting average to .322.
UCLA Bruins resume practice after two Saturdays off as they prepare for the October 15 game against Washington in Seattle.
UCLA anchors total defense allowing 252 yards per game while Pitt and Purdue struggle against its pass rush. California tops pass defense at 42 yards per game though first two opponents Tulane and Notre Dame combined for few attempts. Bill Kilmer AFL UCLA tops in total offense with 429 yards and in passing with 4364 yards. Gene Gaines UCLA leads receiving with 146 yards on two catches including two touchdowns. Stanford’s Skipace holds most receptions with 2 for 109 yards.
Baltimore bolted early and never trailed as Gus Triandos Jackie Brandt Jerry Adair and Ron Hansen homered to power a 17 to 3 rout over the Boston Red Sox. The Orioles piled up hits and runs with a flurry of long balls and steady offense against Boston pitching.
Frank Harvey reports Don Johnson of Los Angeles decisively defeated Bob by Grey in a ten round main event at the Olympic Auditorium Tuesday night. Referee Charlie Randolph ruled 13-3 with two judges at 12-6 and 10-1 in Johnsons favor. Other results include Carlos Mecias edging Watt Varez and several four rounders with Fields over Moore and Gonzales over Bufard.
Red Schoendienst, key to the Milwaukee Braves pennant runs in 1957 and 1968, says he does not expect to remain with the club next season. He told Milwaukee Journal writer Bob Wolf he has resigned himself to being traded or released during the winter, though he has no plans to retire and is unsure where he will play next year.
Avaciated Press reports Iowa State tailback Dave Hoppman, a 20 year old sophomore, opened his college career with 619 rushing yards in two games, 396 on his own carries. NCAA Service Bureau confirms the marks as records, surpassing 1949 totals by Johnny Bright.
Co captains Les Richter Buck Lanford and Ram tackle Daha Lovetere plus rookie end Carroll Yale speak on morale and improved line performance after a rough scrimmage. Yale recalls facing Sonny Randy from college play and notes a large student crowd at Virginia Tech.
Syracuse favored by 8 points to beat Kansas in a nationally televised intersectional game. Notre Dame is up 2 over Purdue, Northern Western ahead of Iowa, Washington by 10 over Navy, and Pitt by 1 over Oklahoma. Several pick em games include Auburn Kentucky and Nebraska Iowa State.
St Anthony's varsity boys cross country rolled to a 34 to 23 victory over Compton in a non league race at the Tarbahe course. Mytes Moran led the Tigers with a 9 44 time as the team posted strong finishes amid steady winds and grassy lanes.
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