Pete Rozelle a Tough Job Done Over Martini on the Rocks
Profile of Pete Rozelle as NFL commissioner at age 33, succeeding Bert Bell. Describes his quiet, effective leadership style, backroom dealings, and decisive actions to promote TV packaging of NFL games, amid upsets and tight finishes shaping the 1960 season. Mentions notable games and teams, including the Colts, Cowboys, Steelers, Eagles, Browns, and Lions.
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Martini
Rozelle
Murray Olderman
New York
NEA
Carrol Rosenbloom
Baltimore Colts
Kenilworth Mainz Beach
Pete Rozelle
National Football League
Pete
Dallas
Cowboys
Norm van Brooklin
Philadelphia Eagles
Browns
Giants
NFL
Bert Bell
Bert
Bears
Lions
Rockefeller Center
Unitas questioned over Weeb Ewbank with Colts late game calls
Bob Kelley questions if Johnny Unitas trusted too much in crucial moments as Baltimore's defense faltered late against Detroit and San Francisco. The piece notes Unitas clutch plays, risky late calls, and debate over Ewbank's coaching decisions and game percentages.
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Weeb Ewbank
Johnny Unitas
Unitas
49Ers
Johnny
Lennie Moore
Hich
Bobby Waters
San Francisco
Detroit
Colts
Moore
Atch
Wilis
Lions
Earl Morrall
Dim Gibsons
Baltimore
Johony L
Weeb Kinbeth
Inhany
Ewbank
Ram
Buck Shaw
van Brocklin
Maples
Shaw
Utut
Sunday Showdown Rams Start Ryan Bass vs Baltimore Colts
Rams shift starting backfield for Sundays Coliseum clash with Baltimore as Frank Ryan earns the nod over Bill Wade. Dick Ross starts in place of Cleary, with Meaux Thomas at slotback and Je pay at left halfback. Defensive changes include Lou Michaels at left tackle and Vernon Valdez and Will Sherman in the backfield. Ryan led a crisp 80-yard drive and eight of 12 completions as Wade went six of 16.
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Frank Ryan
Car
Bill Wade
Dick Ross
Cleary
Ion Thomas
Joulbe
iAmett
Marconi
Hanieenale
Bob Waterfield
Lou Michaels
Georges
Strugar
Chaels
Ryan
Vernon Valdez
Will Sherman
Bass
del Shoiner
Don Ellersick
Luite
Colt
Lenny Moore
Raymond Berry
Scagler
Long Beach State Battles Orange County State Tonight in Rival Clash
Long Beach State eyes a second look at the touted Ss Squad as the 49ers host Orange County State at 8 p.m. Led by captain Hank Sal cide, Ron Showalter, Rex Shoemaker, Ron Stewart and Randy Sandefur, the 49ers beat Pasadena College 80-64 Friday, snapping a one game skid and launching a budding regional rivalry with OC State.
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Long Beach State
49Ers
Orange County State
Hank Salcide
Ron Showalter
Rex Shoemaker
Ron Stewart
Randy Sandefur
Pasadena College
Orange County
Long Beach City College Faces Hancock In Night Game
LBCC hosts Hancock in the Vic King Gym as a second game of a doubleheader after a 72 37 victory over San Jose State JV. Aron Carmichael scored 22 as the Vikings built a big second half lead, overcoming a slow start.
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Long Beach City College
Hancock
Vicking
Tipoff
San Jose
Los Angeles CC
Vikings
Aron Carmichael
Long Beach
Norsemen
Gilson
Erickson
Barber shoots 61 to lead Monte Bello round record
Jerry Barber pursues a five shot lead at Wilshire Country Club after a sensational second round 61 at Monte Bello. He carded nine under par through an eight hole stretch, with birdies five to end, while Monti and Roux trailed at 43 43 86 and a cluster of players tied at 67.
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Jerry Barber
Wilshire Counury Club
Pris Phutartay New Gourke
Montebella
Barber
Willis
Eric Monti
Los Angeles
Rob Roux
Irvine Coast
Calif
John Wilson
Charles Hunter
Ie Spit Field
Trojans and Bruins Dominate in Intersectional Wins
USC and UCLA posted clear wins at the Sports Arena drawing 4,515 in attendance. UCLA beat Kansas State 83-73 after a solid comeback led by Ran Lawson with 23 points. USC overpowered NYU 86-68 as height advantage played a key role, while Beiberich Ellis and Green contributed in double figures.
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Don Hardin
University of Southern California
UCLA
Kansas State
New York University
Sto Oklahoma State
Ran Lawson
Nashville
Tenn
Bruins
John Beiberich
Raw Ellis
Johnny Green
Daulle Tioures
Kansas
State
Celts
Ciney
Kwanifth
Gesyon Fe
Etwritin
Hawks Face St Louis in Lakers Hawks Series Opener
The Los Angeles Lakers meet the St Louis Hawks in the first of a three game set in St Louis before moving to Los Angeles for the remaining games Monday and Wednesday series actions.
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St. Lous
Los Angeles Lakers
St Louis Hawks
Los Angeles
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