Hurt Lancers Rally to Win Over Jordan
Dave Kalisi reports the Hurt Lancers staged a late rally to defeat Jordan in a basketball showdown. The win boosts Hurt’s standings as key players led scoring and clutch plays down the stretch.
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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1961
Page
4
Dave Kalisi reports the Hurt Lancers staged a late rally to defeat Jordan in a basketball showdown. The win boosts Hurt’s standings as key players led scoring and clutch plays down the stretch.
Lakewood star Lance Gilman sidelined by injury as Lakewood rallies for two fourth quarter touchdowns to beat Jordan 21-14. Millikan stage a late third quarter surge led by Lyn Uprien and Ed Pridy. Rams break Moore League tie at 2-2 with a 14-0 Downey win on Viking field. O'Brien to Pridy ignites late drive then Theisen seals with rush. Downey threats stifled by Millikan defense.
Lakewood ground game churned for 273 yards as the Lakers defeated Witt halfaeste Miles An Jond’s Lancers 14-13 to climb into a third place tie with Millikan. Jordan Jed led a 98 yard drive capped by Fred Campbell's 12 yard TD run. Bruce added a key extra point and Lakewood recovered an onside kick for insurance.
The Blades strengthen for tonight’s matchup with the San Francisco Seals in Sports Arena by adding veteran Richard Willie O'Ree and defenseman Jean Marc Picard. O'Ree, the first Black player in the NHL, was acquired from the Montreal Canadiens, announced by Blades GM Jack Geyer. Vic ard joined from the Seals as part of a prior trade.
Wiley shares first-round lead at Gardena Valley Open after firing 66 on his home course Western Avenue Municipal. He joins Bob McCallister and Chuck Katar in a three way tie for the lead as Friday play continues with a $7,500 purse.
Smitheran fired a 21-yard scoring pass to Jobo Tigner with 60 seconds left as UCLA battles back to edge Poly 21-20. Pearson set a rushing record with a 20-yard score, while Wilson’s late defensive stand preserved the comeback.
Los Angeles Jets tie the American Basketball League scoring record against the Chicago Majors with a 121 point effort. Key players include Angues, Spivey, Panis, Cane, Wilkinson, Davis, and others contributing on offense. final totals show strong team scoring and a competitive showcase in Kansas City.
Fairfield defeats UCLA 3 7 as Dh, Vilanova, and Washburn lead. Phersen and Sterling score for East Central and Santa Barbara, Pepperdine, Chico State, and Cal poly junior colleges. Balorada and Bernarding noted in results.
The readable fragment mentions Stanford and San Francisco venues and teams, with unclear event names, times, and results. It references USF and USAC related terms, arenas, and possible matchups but lacks coherent details or outcomes to summarize a specific game or date.
Gunter, a top amateur rider, defeated Neil Keen to lead the final motorcycle racing program at Ascot Park on Friday night. The event drew attention with notable finishes and a crowded lineup, though the readable text shows fragmented names and results.
Villages and schools report football and grid scores from leagues including Coast and Suburban. Notable results include Western 14 Newport Harbor 12 and San Gabriel Valley matchups with Artesia and La Serna posting decisive wins.
Long Beach State staged a third period rally and a sharp defense to edge host Fullerton 8 to 7 after five overtimes. The marathon game featured extended play and key performances from LBST players amid chaotic early moments and tense late defense.
Smith's seven goals lead the Vibes in a 15 9 win over Riccilli's 236 Game, as Fred Riccilli enters the Long Beach City College bench in the second half and the Toros snap a 14-all tie to claim victory. Los Angeles Toros remain in contention as LBCE hosts the Monarchs in a close match.
Heath of Northridge passed a special physical Friday and was cleared to run USAC 4 percent lap national sprint car race at Ascot Park tonight. He previously lost a bond racing in Illinois in 1953 and later raced elsewhere but lacked USAC permission until now. The card features A. J. Foyt Jim Hurtahise and Parnelli Jones with qualifying at 7.30 pm.
Hunt Sparks Ram Harrier to victory as 1.8 mile course at Long Beach State College yields 8:38.0 pace. Wilson’s depth edges Panthers 26-29 in Moore League action. Jordan places first and second in the meet with Lakewood and others referenced.
Radio and TV sports wrap notes a week of tied games. Thomason faces Faimert as Fahy Alonat or Lo are mentioned in scattered results. KNXT coverage highlights key matchups and lingering season concerns with minimal detail.
Detroit trotted Ron Bishop and Jack Lower for the first full‑time duty of the season and connected twice in the third and fourth quarters to beat Villanova 20 to 6. Bishop threw a 10 yard TD to Lower in the third, then a 25 yard TD pass to seal the game in the fourth for Detroit.
Race results list drivers, horses, and payouts across multiple pacing events. Names include Harwood, Zanten, Grenier, Proctor Yao, and several substitutes. times and placements noted with betting odds and scratches.
Freddie Blassie defends his world heavyweight title at Municipal Auditorium against Ricki Starr in a bout billed as a marquee event. The card also includes Dick Hulton versus Gorril Smith in a one hour match, Leo Garibaldi vs Gorgeous George in a special event, and Mike Mazurki against Fritz Von Goering in the 8 PM opener.
Race results from Tanforan show multiple events across furlongs from 4 to 5 12 furlongs with listed horses jockeys and payouts. Notable results include RootMe eight to five to one and Woolen Lady with time 1 14.4, plus numerous scratches and payouts across the card.
Caliente track results show multiple races with times, payouts, and scratches. Notable entries include Rickey and Pretty Lee in early races, and Wedding Guest in a later event. Daily double paid 5159.00 with eleven races listed and total wagered payouts around 6340.
In a rugged junior varsity game, Taenata Beaton leads Bee team to a 39 19 victory over Taenata as Millican and Bawney contribute key points and defense.
California Freshmen edged UCLA Frosh 21 to 18 in a Friday preliminary game at the Coliseum. Tom Blanchfield converted key plays to secure the win amid chaotic scoring and partial lines from the muddled OCR text.
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