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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1960
Page
5
In Dallas on Sunday Elroy Hirsch clashed with an official, drawing a 15 yard fine for berating the ref after Vernon Valdex was ejected following a brief sideline fight with Jim Doran. Hirsch’s reputation as a calm, sportsmanlike star is noted, contrasting with the onfield tirade.
Lakers ride a three game win streak helped by seven players including Elgin Baylor and Jerry West as Wilt Chamberlain faces the Philadelphia Warriors in St Louis, with New York adding Dick Garmaker after retirement.
Minnesota athletic director sidestepped questions on pursuing a Rose Bowl invitation amid Big Ten voting. He noted the team’s schedule and a potential clash with Wisconsin, and referenced the new university president’s stance on invitations and future relations with the conference.
San Jose State, a college boxing power, will not compete in the sport. Athletic director Walt McPherson cited the withdrawal of Wisconsin and Sacramento State as reducing the field. the school had engaged them several times each season, and with their exit there were not enough competitors remaining.
Ken Gorseth rolls 18 consecutive strikes on Saturday at Lakewood to complete a 300 game, the second 300 on Lakewood’s roster this year. Fred Ricilli Gene Goff and Alice Meglemere analyze the spectacle, while teams compete for prizes in a two hour format.
Long Beach State’s 49ers and Fresno State clash as both eye the conference lead in the CCAA finale. Key players sidelined include Lynn Hoyem with an infection and Pete Yoder plus others nursing injuries as Tom Turrill eyes another strong kicking performance.
Washington kicking star George Fleming was named Big Five back of the Week for scoring and defensive play against Southern California Setaway. The senior halfback returned a 65 yard punt for a touchdown, kicked four extra points, and starred as defensive back in a 34 to 0 rout.
The 1980 college football season shows a rebound of foot placement and a drop in two point conversions. Danny Hill reports a rise in place kick accuracy from 68.6 to 79.7 percent aided by wider goal posts. East and Far West regions show varying reliance on the 2 point try, with eighteen teams using only the placement kick.
Marty Furgel and Joe Kirkwood Jr lead a field of likely 300 for the seventh Gardens Valley Open fall championship. Top contenders include Jerry Barber Jack Fleck Eric Monti and Charles Sifford as rounds run Thursday through Sunday at Western Avenue, with sponsors Gardena Kiwanis LA County Recreation and Parks and Western Avenue Man's Golf Club.
Fullback Joe Pearson of Poly High and guard Tom Walsh of St. Anthony earned Players of the Week honors from the JBT Board of Athletics for standout performances. Pearson rushed 151 yards on 22 carries and scored one touchdown with two conversions in Poly’s 27 to 13 victory over Millikan, while Walsh, a senior co captain, starred on offense and defense in St. Anthony’s 39 to 33 win over Loyola.
Dallas 14 End Ron Nery of the Los Angeles Chargers was named the American Football League defensive player of the week for his stellar role in the Chargers 21 to 7 victory over the New York Titans last week.
Washington coach Mike Nixon disciplined the Redskins after a rough stretch, saying players must train both physically and mentally. He benched Ralph Guglielmi briefly and emphasized hard work, scrimmage practice, and studying opponents’ defenses to improve performance following two straight losses to Cleveland and St Louis. Nixon noted Guglielmi’s protection issues amid frequent blitzing by the Cardinals.
Poly High defeated Santa Ana 9-6 on Monday in Moore League water polo action. Poly earned its eighth win against two losses as Coe scored and Pon contributed. Santa Ana’s Asb Geren tallied twice amid a scoring surge by substitutes.
Atlanta detectives nabbed 21 young men attempting to sell Georgia vs Tennessee football tickets. Eighteen were convicted and fined with three cases postponed to November 17. The heaviest penalty was a $500 bond forfeiture for Bill Tilson, 25, of Knoxville, among ten Tennessee suspects.
Frank Tripucka of Denver overtook the AFL season passing lead this week as his team Houston lost 45 25. Tripucka increased completions to 127 for 1 662 yards moving from fourth to first while Colston Davidson of Atlas fell to fourth.
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