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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1960
Page
10
The Lakers face a weak home opener crowd forecast against the Knicks as ownership touts season ticket sales near 1,600 of a 5,000 target. KMPC turns down Lakers radio rights, while publicist efforts and print coverage lag, with industry voices urging more promotion and outreach.
Millikan quarterback Joejas Wilson and lineman Stucker anchor Rams victory over Lakewood with late fourth down passes for 41 and 22 yards. Stucker totaled 108 receiving yards on 6 receptions and Weber added eight catches highlighting the stellar prep performance by Wilson Rams squad.
A pair of seasoned ring performers, Charlie Tombstone Smith and L C Morgan, tangle in a ten round main event at the Olympic tonight.
Ray O Toole reports on Cerritos College where the Camino Falcons pull an upset as a star departs and a new standout arrives this week. Pasadena awaits at the Rose Bowl Friday night signaling a pivotal home rivalry clash.
Chargers, buoyed by a week off, prep in the Valley for a western division clash in Boston Friday and a road game at the Polo Grounds next Friday. Sid Gillman’s team trails Denver by one, with Hob Bagwell returning to form after injuries and Mario Mendez’s shoulder issue clouding the lineup. Ron Veres and Paul Burleson pace JC talent at El Camino, aiming for a Corsair Field showcase in a pivotal matchup.
Long Beach State quarterback and JC transfer Bob Stangel starred in a 36-12 win over Cal Poly, throwing two TD passes and amassing 132 passing yards plus 55 rushing yards. Teammates Dallas Moon and Tommy Turrill also shone as coach Don Reed reshuffles backs and receivers for strength.
Gabe Paul resigned today as vice president and general manager of the Cincinnati Reds. He will become general manager of the Houston Sports Association, which has just been granted a National League franchise. Milwaukee and Baltimore, the second place teams, received 15 percent or $51,160.86 each, St. Louis and the Chicago White Sox 10 percent or $34,107.24, Los Angeles and Cleveland, the fourth place finishers, received $17,053.62 each.
New York manager Ralph Houk in his first act after taking over from Casey Stengel named his former battery mate Johnny Sain as pitching coach for the 1960 season. Sain joins the Yankees to help guide a staff seeking improvement.
Entries for both men's and women's play in the Long Beach city basketball leagues close this Friday. Men's League play opens Monday, Nov. 7. Team managers should contact the Recreation Commission at the Municipal Auditorium entrance 427.
Bakersfield and Long Beach collide as the Vikings and rival squad seek a crucial bowl bid amid a 5 game winning streak. Coach Jim Stangel plans to lean on returning stars Lonza Irvin and Jim Smith while dealing with injuries to Orcutt Cohen Crosby and others. The teams, both undefeated, aim to secure Metropolitan Conference supremacy and a Pasadena showdown.
Long Beach bounces back from a holiday to prep for a Saturday game at State. Chico sits 4-2 this season. The only common foe, Sacramento State, had Long Beach win 14 to 0 while Chico lost 13 to 3 last week, signaling a tight matchup between the two programs.
USAC sprint cars return to Ascot Stadium Gardenia for a seven event program on November 5 headlined by a 40 lap main. J C Agajanian presents a $5,000 purse expected to draw a top field led by A J Foyt. Homecoming night features Jim Hurtubise and Parnelli Jones after strong rookie seasons.
Jordan High defeated Hawthorne 21 to 13 in a non league polo match. Highlights include Lasseter Burkett and Runton every team’s scoring totals, with Hawthorne’s Nobsk and Frantz among the registered scorers.
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