Wilson Smashes Downey In Upsetting Victory at Stephens Field
Diminutive quarterback Denny Green and fullback Steve Bauer powered Wilson to a 14-6 upset of Downey as Bauer scored twice on drives aided by Larry Sather. Downey, CSF champion, fought back late but Wilson’s defense and key plays by Dennis Richman and Green sealed the win at Stephens Field.
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Denny Een
Steve Bauer
Wilson Iigh
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Stephens Field
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Bauer
Dennis Richmar
Larry Sather
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Hauer
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Lowey
Dan Crosby
Bruin
Amu
Crosby
Snade
Brain
Wilson High
Dili Hauck
Dim Eis
Hares explode in second half to rout Santa Barbara
Poly High overwhelms Santa Barbara High 32-13 before an overflow crowd of 6,000 at Peabody, Yeartines. Dee Andrews and Lonzo Irvin spark the attack with 253 rushing yards as Poly breaks a 13-13 halftime tie with a 19-point surge in the third.
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Santa Barbara
Poly High
Santa Barbara High
Peabody
Yeartines
Jackrabbits
California
Dee Andrews
Lonzo Irvin
Lancers Whitewash Fee for First Grid Victory
Lakewood High opens season with rugged defense and a 14-0 victory over Ramona at Lakewood Stadium. Halfback Don Cornelius scores two touchdowns, including a 63 yard opening drive and a late 10 yard score. End John Dolani intercepts to set up the last touchdown. Ed Gonzales adds both extra points. Lakewood, using a spread look previously, stays with power plays and holds Riverside Ramona to near zero offense through three quarters before fumbles end the threat. Gil Mendoza connects on four passes in the half, finishing with six completions.
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Larry Fisher
Sever
Julian Sanches
Heyward Williams
Sanchez
Rob Loonry
Poly
Andrew
Mike Glora
Arvin
Wille Brown
Dons
Crowe
Bill Barbee
Surge
Seaiteat
Fitvalena Barbara
Lakewood High
Ned
Ramone
Lakewood Stadium
Don Cornelius
Lancers
Cornelius
Skeyard
John Dolani
Ramona
Tamona
Lakewood
Teague
Gil Mendoza
Everall Sets Stadium Record in Gardena AMA Race
George Everall clocked 5 41.12 in the 20 lap A motorcycle prain at Gardena Stadium Friday night to beat Al Gunter, who held the old mark at 5 41.56. Johnny Mackenthier of Long Beach placed fourth as Eddie Kratz led a chaotic results section with scattered names and incomplete placements. Mt San Antonio defeated Long Beach City College 16 47 in the Vikings cross country opener on Mountaineer course, Billy Maxwell of SAC won in 14 08.
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George Everall
Gardena Stadium
al Gunter
Johnny Mackenthier
Long Beach
Abiap
Eddie Kratz
Zew
Scotty
Harness
Euan
Veceel
Pene
Keen
Mt. San Antonio Defeateas Suong Beach City College
Billy Maxwell
Mt. Sac
al Guzman
Saawell
SAC
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Beanie
Jetters
Gutman \LECCH
Gaiden
Owes
Lace
Hutaiadec
Buke
L A State Defeats Waves for 4 Year Jinx Breaker
Los Angeles State College defeated Pepperdine 22 to 6 on Friday night ending a four year winless streak and capturing the traditional Old Shoe trophy in the rivalry game.
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L.A
Los Angeles State College
Pepperdine
Wilson Harriers Fall Downey In Non League Meet
Downey defeated Wilson 1935 in a non league cross country meet at Recreation Park on Friday. The Viking junior led the field with a strong finish and helped Downey take the win.
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Downey
Wilson
Recreation Park
Viking
Prep Scores Highlight Wide Area Football Action
Scattered prep football results show Surana beating 1 to 0 with Big and Bante claiming key wins. Garden drive led by Sark 2, Alamitos 19, West Covina 8, while Riverdale and Exavent posted late scores. Glendale, Inglewood, Monrovia and San Pedro posted multiple victories with high scoring games across several districts.
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Parscanste
Surana
Big Et Bante
Biarbaye
la Habra
Bantt Aga
Pomon Nerlles
Rim of
Woodraide
Amal
Lakewood Bee Grids Rout Ramona 20-0 in opener
Lakewood Bee Grids defeated Ramona 20 to 0 in their season opener at Riverside Friday. Rick Stite scored two touchdowns on runs of two and five yards while Dave Johnson added a 20 yard TD run. Ron Tennies ran for both conversions amid steady Lakewood play.
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Jakewood High
Ber
Ramona
Riverside
Rick Stite
Lancer
Dave Johnson
Ron Tennies
Heav y Kings Banner Mat Card At Aud
Lou Thesz and Count Billy Varga promote a banner main event at the Municipal Auditorium in a response to fan requests for Thesz return after a sensational Long Beach match. Billy Darnell faces Paul Degalies while Nick Wozack meets K C Murphy in a special event. Nick Bockwinkel and Frank Jores anchor the 8 30 p m opener.
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Lou Thess
Billy Varga
Partle
Municipal Auditorium
Hardy Kernskamp
Thesz
Long Beach
Acme
Billy Darnell
Paul Degalies
Nick Wozack
K. C. Murphy
Nick Bockwinkle
Frank Jores
Paramount Grinds Out Easy Win Over Jordan
Paramount High crushed Jordan 31-0 in a non league game as Paul Roberts rushed for 144 yards and caught an 80 yard pass. Otterson connected with Dick Lane for 41 yards and Jerry Otterson added a fourth score as Paramount dominated with a strong ground game and big plays.
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Gene Esquivel
Paul Roberts
Paramount High
Jordan
Roberts
Pat
Paramount
Otterson
Dick Lane
Jerry Otterson
Pirates
Ken
Jordan Versus Grigga Headline Oct 22 Lafayette Card
Don Jordan, amid a recent win over Gaspar Ortega, meets Mexicali Indian Grigga in a 10 round feature at the Lafayette Hotel Grand Ballroom on October 22. The bout, broadcast nationwide, could set up a possible title challenge for welterweight champ Virgil Akins.
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Gaspar Ortega
Don Jordan
Lafayette Hotel Grand Ballroom
Jordan
Jeoxer
H Jee
Portland
Grirga
Bel
Téleivision
Virgil Akins
Lancers Fall in Polo Final at Garden Grove Tourney
Lakewood High entered the Garden Grove tournament final after a winless season, but fell 4-3 to host Artro nauts in a tight finish. Dave Miner led Lancers with offense and Dave Young anchored defense amid scattered scoring.
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Lakewood High
Garden Grove
Artronauts
the Lancers
Dave Miner
Dave Young
Sierra
Garden Shove
Taketeend
Radesnield
Beuglan
CF Tamale
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Rosgers
Oh Stiere
Lakewood
Long Beach State Opens Pool with 20–0 Water Polo Win
Long Beach State College opened its new pool in a water polo match Friday, dominating San Fernando Valley State College 20 to 0. Chick Mellroy and Dick Dickenson each scored four goals for the victors.
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Chick Mellroy
Dick Dickenson
Long Beach State College
Svath
San Fernando Valley State College
Millikan Rams Roll Leuzinger 34 7 Behind Strong Run Game
Millikan High opened the season with a 34 7 victory over Leuzinger led by Ralph Owens and Jerry Orcutt in a powerful rushing attack. Owens 32 yard TD sprint and Orcutt two yard plunge plus two more scores from Monty McDermott and Gary Tekely’s passes sparked the win. McDermott left early with a possible collarbone injury after a 40 yard kickoff return and 56 yards on Millikan’s opening drive.
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Ralph Owens
Jerry Orcutt
Millikan
Rams
Leuzinger Igh
Owens
Orcutt
Monty McDermott
Gary Tekely
Tami
Chestnut Seeks Sixth Win in Southland Bout
Ike Chestnut of New York campaigns for a world featherweight title shot as he fights Jose Luis Cotero tonight at Hollywood Legion Stadium. Chestnut, 22 eager, seeks a second win over Cotero after a close Sept 14 decision at the Legion and counts wins over Wid Anahune Ernesto Parra Lauro Salas and Tommy Rain.
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Ike Chestnut
New York
Hogan Bassey
Southland
Hollywood Lagion Stadium
Jose Luis Cotero
Chestnut
Coters
the Legion
Wid
Anahune
Ernesto Parra
Lauro Salas
Tommy Rain
Pajirito Moreno
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