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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1968

Page

33

Subtle Sub-unitas rally snaps Rams pride in Coliseum

Johnny Unitas sparked a second half comeback as the Baltimore Colts beat the Los Angeles Rams 28-24 before 69,397 at the Coliseum. The veteran quarterback connected with Willie Richardson and John Mackey, with Tom Matte adding the clinching score in the final period. Dallas Snow starred for the Rams with six receptions for 106 yards, but a late Colt surge sealed the Coastal Division win.

AL Larson Weller Cay John Unitas Johnny A Beltimore Celts Rams Colts Minnesota Bulldogs Unitas Go Ahead Preston Pearson Bruce Gossett King Johnny Chesapeake Bay Boys Pearson Willie Richardson John Mackey Tom Matte Mike Curtis Earl Morrall Terry Cole Willie Ellison Baltimore David Lee Colt Ram

Officials push to raise NFL AFL standards and pay

Mark Duncan discusses officiating quality and firing standards as the AFL NFL merger progresses. The article notes vast supervision, film reviews, and a salaried system with 86 officials, including college and high school alumni, plus diverse backgrounds and no mandatory retirement.

AFL NFL Duncan Durcan Soundry Matte Mark Schachter California Illinois Ohio Pennsylvania University of Southern California Ohio University Notre Dame Alabama Southern Methodist Whittier Muhlenburg Canisius Ferris State Wabash

Horn Plays Sweet Tune for Vikings

Horn started the day backing up Green Bay and ended as catalyst in a 28 27 win over Chicago that kept Green Bay out of title contention while clinching the Vikings Central Division crown after Minnesota defeated Philadelphia 24 17.

Don Horn Green Bay Chicago Bears Minnesota Horn Packers Zéke Bratkowski Bart Starr Chicago Bears Philadelphia Vikings

Prone Fia Prep Basketball Schedule and Ice Rink Evening Times

Schedule notes list prep basketball at Page C-4 with a harness racing mention at Hollywood Park first post 7 30 p m Carling Norwalk Ice Rink 7 pm Awaiting full items for complete dates teams venues and events

Hollywood Park Carling Norwalk

NBC Policy Heidi Yes But Huck No

NBC delayed its Sunday Oakland Raiders vs San Diego Chargers telecast by nine minutes to complete the game after a prior Heidi incident. The Raiders won 34-27 as late drama and a Huck Finn delay stretched NBC's schedule.

NBC Heidi Huck Oakland Raiders San Diego Chargers New York Oakland San Diego

Mr Clutch back in business Lakers rally to beat Seattle

Lakers without Elgin Baylor overcome fatigue and an off night from Wilt Chamberlain to beat Seattle 114 to 111 at the Forum. Jerry West hit the decisive 12 footer and late free throw as the Lakers rallied in the fourth quarter behind Mel Counts 22 points and West Egan guard duo while Bob Rule scored 37 for Seattle. Baylor’s groin injury may sideline him a week as Los Angeles faces Cincinnati San Francisco and Philadelphia in upcoming games.

Mr. Clutch Lakers Jerry West Seattle Forum Art Harris Sonics West Los Angeles Len Wilkens Tittle Baylor NBA Cincinnati San Francisco Philadelphia Wilt Chamberlain Bob Rule Chamberlain Bill van Breda Kolff Saranlac Mel Counts Oregon State Johnny Egan Laker Counts Baltimore Banny Macelohtn Cincinnatileworking Delral Rae Seattie Phozals Resvity Lakers York San Diego Atlanta Schedul Antenne

Rams fall to Baltimore after grim dressing room mood

The Rams endured a somber postgame as a 34 loss to Baltimore left fan confidence shaken. Coach George Allen delayed interviews to let players gather, while offensive captain Joe Scibelli voiced frustration over division alignment and a 0-3-1 start. Jack Snow tied a strong day with 106 yards and a TD, but remained in mourning as teammates faced the grim outcome.

Allen George Joe Scibelli Springfield Mass

Pittsburgh Steelers fire Bill Austin as coach

Bill Austin is fired as Steelers coach after a 2-1-1 start, ending a three year tenure with 11 wins. Van Brocklin dismisses all assistants Hob Fry Hal Herring Bill Jobko Kim Phillips and John Symank to restart coaching staff at Atlanta. Brocklin notes no personal fault with the aides and cites a reset after the third game.

Bill Austin Pittsburgh Steelers Jy Nom van Brocklin Atlanta Austin van Brocklin Hob Fry Hal Herring Bill Jobko Kim Red) Phillips John Symank Norh Hecker Steelers

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