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mm ALCUOlJr.RO' 75 Fcrmirtry 19C0 evy Accepts California Positioi IMMs Fan Fare by Walt Ditzen T1 1 f) Levy's Move lsue i wo runcnes neiam 4 uwners ineir crowns Greeted Here With Sorrow LOS ANGELES Twopnding his hopes of regaining punches a left hook to the! the title he lost to Becerra last chin and a right shot to the jaw, July. Coach Marv Levy's decision to take the head coaching job CiSi ill kept the world bantamweight and junior welterweight crowns the heads of their owners JJose Becerra of Mexico and Carlos Ortiz of Now York City. Shouts of "ole" rang through the cavernous Memorial Coliseum Thursday night where a crowd of 31,830 mostly Mexicanspaid a record California gate of $363,800 to see tho double championship card. The official time was 48 sec Search For Replacement B.v DAN KISSEL. Journal Sports Fditor Marv Levy, who led New out of the doldrums of football, has been hired as the new head coach of California University, succeeding Tete Elliott who moved to Illinois University.

The official announcement was made late Friday afternoon at Berkeley, con-: firming the fears of New Mcx- there are tough. I think thev ico University officials that the require a average from Cali-34-year-old Levy was ending fornia students and an A aver-i The punches gave pafnful ii A headaches hut sizeable purses 4 at California University was greeted with sorrow in Albuquerque, but with best, wishe. for success to the young coach. "Of course, we are extremely sorry to lose Marv Levy," Uni-! versity of New Mexico Athletic! Director Pete McDavid commented. "We have all had great respect for his leadership and to the challengers, Alphonso Malimi, the French Algerian, onds, but Ilalimi was In a stu- and Raymundo (Battling) Tor-'por for many minutes after-res, the youthful Mexican.

jward and groped as he was Becerra. the 23-year-old ban-1 hela bark to his tarn champ was behind on points when his first punch oft Becerra said he never hit the ninth round a crackling anyone harder. Only last Oc-left hook exploded on lla-'tober. the young battler from limi's chin. riuadalaj.ira kayoed an Ameri- accomplishments in our athletic program.

However, we mm, his four years on the campus age from out of state students here. before they accept them for wish him a great deal of success in his new position and will watching his progress at California with great JBBT I Thump. Down went Halimi Athletic Director Pete Me- enrollment." David, stunned by the quick Levy's challenge at New turn of events, said he would Mexico started four years ago begin an immediate search for when he came here as an as-Levy's successor, starting with sistant to Dick Clausen, who present assistants. iwas brought here as head Two Canadians "As far as finding a replacement for him, we will begin immediately seeking a new; head football coach. We hope coach irom (Joe College jn ran fighter named Walt Ingram who died after the bout.

Of his finishing punch to Halinii, Becerra said: "When I hit him. I just walked hack to my comer. I knew Ilalimi wasn't going to get up." Both fights were scheduled for 15 rounds. For Torres, another heart throb from south of the border, it was simply a case of too much, too soon. The 18-year-old unbeaten In Join Kirtland McDavid said he would like to retain most, or all, of Coach Iowa.

to keep all of Levy's assistants For Tilt Tonight here, but Levy who has been The new coaching staff took given a free rein in choosinc over after the Lobos had rom-his assistants at California pleted a season with two wins said that he was interested in and eieht losses and in the "some of the assistants on his next two years turned in 4-6 present staff." marks. LEVY New California Coach Levy's present staff with the idea of continuing the type of progressive program that he. and Dick Clausen before him operated, "We will discuss the head coaching vacancy here with the members of the current staff to find out their interests The undefeated Albuquerque Falcons and the Kirtland Fiv 31 previous starts had 21 But he ers clash tonight in a hockey knockouts to his credit Lew's aides at New Mexico1 Then Clausen, in a rush of tilt at the Ice Arena starting at as outclassed from the outset 5 by Ortiz, the handsome Puerto Mrs. Levy Happy for Marv, Sorry to Leave Duke City concerning it. At this time, I have no idea as to when the new coach will be named." The Falcons, coached by Sam Aiken, will be seeking their Riran kingpin of the reactivated junior welter division.

He put Torres away after 2 have been backfield coach Bill circumstances similar to the Weeks, line coach John Neu- one this year, moved to Ari-mann, end coach Lou Cullen zona as athletic director, and freshman coach Don ChelfJ Levy was announced as head Thev are expected to con- coach of New Mexico the same fer with Levy when he returns night that Clausen's resigna-! In Alhnnnermie tonipht at 7 tion was revealed. Rory Calhoun Decisions Ryan 12th straight win in the 1959 CO. i minutes, 5fi seconds of the 10th Iround with a whistlinc ritrht UNM President Tom Popejoy By I'nited Press International 'added, "We all have a very Two Canadians will be mak- to the jaw. But it was almost NEW YORK iJFi Rory Cal- as ath-i Coach Marv Levy's attractive wife Dorothy squealed with with a three-vear contract at! Clausen's move up Lew left Tuesday director broke a reputa-'amazement when informed Frday night by United Press In-high, regard tor his ability used a left jab to nm appearance tor aM f0 i tnact ic. The champion, a California for New as a.ternationai snc a oe moving.

toumouuuns iu uut um. irate snort-armeci tv.ny Kyan 1WU. si noxcr, jabbed, (looked night after he was summoned tion gravevard for coaches. I Levy signed a three-year contract Thursday with the Lniversity athletic pro-, Friday night and landed enough jnoger inomas and center -Max anr) feinted with precision. by Cal officials.

Levy, keeping the assistants! versity of California. gram, but to tne entire com-1 punches to earn a unanimous Ramsland arrived this week- Ortiz' finishing punch drop- The trip was, by request of and adding Cheif. guided the! "Oh, for heavens sake: That wonderful. I don know mumty. r.ven in our regret ai decision in a 10-round bout at from Both are for- the arm-weary Torres to idim.rni, qu.t-n.t miur.

i.rj to tw0 thrilling battles'what to say," the ash-blonde young coach's wife said. losing him. we all wisn Square mcr hockey players for the the canvas. The youngster Although Calhoun, 1fi4'i. of Minnesota.

RoyT.osa, was count- mo riri-fQr the gVvline t'tle The f'rst Sobering qircklv, she said. "It will be verv sad leaving L-evy tne greatest ot success dent Tom Popejoy. But word i Albuaueraue. We've made a lot of friends here'. i away 61? pounds to Kirtland will be out to.ed out.

the 171 rnmned home pasilv on avensp 10-5 defeat suffered at Ortiz, iLinir hie first A. ouickly leaked out in Cali- 4l. I'mvorsitr- nf Mnvirn ha rivpn M.irv a lot of; Ed Jory, president of lorn a ana specu.ai.on inai nr nrd and harf a mathcmatical would take the job was in- chance unta Wyoming defeat- Drestige, Mrs. Levy said. It Dcen a sort of stepping stone Hoosiers uiuo, saia.

ne aji three official cards. Judge tne hands of the Falcons earlier feiisp of (he 140-pound title, or him to move up." done a fantastic job. He's a Frank Forbes had it 9-1. Judge this year. jsaid later he wanted a shot at She said Levy was due to return here Saturday at 7 p.m.

fine man and I know he'll do Tony Rossi 7-3. and Referee A pre-game skating exhibi-'the lightweight title held by rreasea wnen ne aciaea nis 1 ed Brigham Young to seal the; return to Albuquerque. as backfield coach at Coe. He a woncienui jon out mere. Goldstein 7-1-2.

The AP tion will be presented by MissjJoe K. Brown. has the best wishes of every-, card was 8.2 for Calhoun. Patti Wilson of the Albuquer- And he hinted he wouldn't body here. Both men appeared willing, que Skating Club.

Patti recent-; mind fighting in Los Angeles Lew would return here to talk'. -m." a-uuu. lsQ coached Coe-3 basketball but Kvan short arms made it participated the Mtd-again. with him and Popejov before team one year, gaining the making his final decisions. seUle pUce championship with a 19- Brown Named At Cedar Rapids However the season was top-i 5 record.

r.a mac, presiueiu 01 u.c for him to get inside Western figure skating chain-New Mexico Letterman's Club.with his chopping right hand nionhips in Minnesota, said Levy's moving to Cali-punchos 0nlv in the SOvonth with a thrilling victory His career at New Mexico -ill Via KoroH act would take the job, and this lonud iqjifwiiw. elgnth rounds was he able'p which brought t'XM hereto-) jn hjs It! in a higher conference. was confirmed Friday after- to land with any consistency. Becerra is planning a tour of the Far East where a number of non-title fights are being discussed in Japan, the Philippines and Thailand. Co-promoter George Parnassus said he may try to match Becerra with Leo Espinosa of the Philippines or Piero Rollo CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa 0P- ittu iuwu rnr nnunnu-n snar nr in na.

when Lew conferred when Lew conferred noon team alter it tost its tirst two wouiu ue umnuu iui mm iu, perhaps the most excitement with McDavid and Popejov, igames and then bounced back 'jturn down. I hope he succeeds, '0f the night was stirred up through long-distance Th? Alr Force win resulted t0 win seven of its eight re. veteran minor league manager; it would be a tremendous com-: when referee ruled Kio Grande at Valley. Estancia at St. Pius.

Both frames are scheduled phone calls. After that it was uvn "le tilts. The Lobos wound and former member of the St.iPment to jthat Calhoun had knocked down Ryan in the sixth. Ryan to start at approximately for a tite fight later only a matter of a few sl third in the nation in rush- Louis Cardinals' Gas House fain r-T Tnca 11 no tr nn nre ti 1 i in the summer. ities at California before has been name(1 man.

TT.L was hit on the back and backed p.m. news could be released. 5 lu' i Lew's selection at California Slm- u-v up quickly. He appeared to ico. i ager 01 ueaar Kapids in the comment I would make is that trinneH and slinneH dnw The release time was set at was announced by the cnan- nave trippea ana snppia anw VIek Standard rellor's committee, comoosed of class i nree 1 League.

ji am very gidu u.at uaiv Kui on his back side. The time Time). But sti.I word leaked the voun- VewSlexico Corl rhairman and 3 native of "TV keepPr Up the C0Unt and out earlv in California throueh lu captain of the 1920 wonder ville. X. C.

and now resi. for.h,m, Xh he eciudl referee Goldstein went along and now a LUrtLu. vmiuc vwu-i. dLLcn.rv me cnaiiengo. jfor an automatic eight-count.

managed had alreadv gained new cieni oi i5atn, N. V. n- mn vf nt art anil nrmpr nni Backfield Coach Bill Weeks in the class and prestige for the Lobos. Midland Tex ficial word from California ti. star: and Profs.

Nello Pace and commented: "Obviously it is Sophomore Leamie last year u.r u. coau.n coaching mill after the season promotion for him in term inio me campus lor imerviews. ended first that Levy was! Elliott, who led California 'Kilof saiarv and the 'size of the YOUR. HOME COSTS Some of the coaches who wanted for the Florida coach-jthe Rose Bowl in 19o9, resigned m1J'" "-cue seasons wun tneschool Knowing Marv as I do were considered at one job. The rumor died un-'to become head coach al: he looked the situation over MONEY, AFTER.

ALL, CHECK FOR, REPAIRS WHILE THEY ABE SMALL or another for the job included confirmed. He took all except one- 'uihn. and chose t0 accept, it must be former Navy Coach Eddie Erd-j Then the California job pop- of his assistants with him. Brown managed the Albu-ia very fine opportunity. He elatz now mentioned as pos--ped up.

Chancellor Seabord issued querque Dukes in 1958, the lastjcalled me today from Califor- sible coach for the upcoming "They just overwhelmed me this statement: year of competition for and asked me to join him." Oakland pro team in the Amer- Wjth the prospects and it was am delighted with the se-, Western League. i DAX RUSSEL ican football League: Dee such an excellent opportunity -lection ot Marvin Levy as var-Andros, Elliott's assistant at that I felt I couldn't pass up siVy football coach. California: and John Ralston, the oDnortunitv." Lew said. I "'Ie nas a f'ne coaching; rec- ord and has excelled academically. In addition, representa Utah state Coach who was once a star lineman for In Lew.

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Force for three vears before; "I believe he will be a fine "Marv told us before that p)ayjng for Clausen at Coe acdition to the university com-if he ever accepted another College. He graduated fromjmunlt-v-" coaching: position it would jn J950 with a degree in' Majors, the selection commit-at a school with prestige in history and a Phi Beta chairman, said: both athletics and in academ- gy arnong his prized posses- "I have had an opportunity )cs." isions. a'k at length with Marvin California competes in the! He later earned a masters, Levy and to review his record. Athletic Association of Western 'degree at Harvard. He comes highly recommended Universities (Big Five), which! At Coe, Levy earned eight.by those who should know his has the stronger members of athletic letters, including three worth, namely the coaches he the now defunct Pacific Coast jn track and two in basket- has opposed.

Conference. ball. "He is highly intelligent and Academically, Cal is rated as His coachin; career, which original. lie coaches imagin-one of the top universities in started at a St. Louis high ative football.

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