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December 9, 1946
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Los Angeles Rams finish NFL Western Division season in second place after 38-17 win over Green Bay on Dec. 8, with QB Bob Waterfield excelling in passing, kicking, and conversions; strong home attendance noted.
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RAMS END SEASON IN SECOND PLACE
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 9—Defeated champions, the Los Angeles Rams rested today in second place of the National Football League's Western Division, but they pointed with pride to three items:
1. They closed their season yesterday with a thumping 38-17 win over Green Bay to clinch sectional runner-up honors.
2. Their great sparkplug Quarterback Bob Waterfield, tossed three touchdown passes, kicked a 28-yard field goal and added five conversion points to run his season string to 37 without a miss.
3. The NFL titleholders, buoyed by a closing day crowd of 46,838, felt they were in with the Los Angeles citizenry. In five home league games, they drew 214,154, an average of 42,831 customers.
NFL Roundup
Sunday's scores:
New York 3; Washington 0.
Philadelphia 40; Boston 14.
Chicago Bears 45; Detroit 24.
Los Angeles 38; Green Bay 17
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 9—Defeated champions, the Los Angeles Rams rested today in second place of the National Football League's Western Division, but they pointed with pride to three items:
1. They closed their season yesterday with a thumping 38-17 win over Green Bay to clinch sectional runner-up honors.
2. Their great sparkplug Quarterback Bob Waterfield, tossed three touchdown passes, kicked a 28-yard field goal and added five conversion points to run his season string to 37 without a miss.
3. The NFL titleholders, buoyed by a closing day crowd of 46,838, felt they were in with the Los Angeles citizenry. In five home league games, they drew 214,154, an average of 42,831 customers.
NFL Roundup
Sunday's scores:
New York 3; Washington 0.
Philadelphia 40; Boston 14.
Chicago Bears 45; Detroit 24.
Los Angeles 38; Green Bay 17
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Nfl Season
Los Angeles Rams
Bob Waterfield
Green Bay Win
Western Division
What entities or persons were involved?
Los Angeles Rams
Bob Waterfield
Green Bay
Where did it happen?
Los Angeles
Story Details
Key Persons
Los Angeles Rams
Bob Waterfield
Green Bay
Location
Los Angeles
Event Date
Dec. 9
Story Details
The Los Angeles Rams ended their season in second place in the NFL Western Division with a 38-17 win over Green Bay. Quarterback Bob Waterfield threw three touchdown passes, kicked a field goal, and added conversions. They drew strong crowds in home games.