San Diego Chargers

Vs.

Los Angeles Rams

August 27, 1967

Rams Open Fast, Rack Diego, 50-7
 

SAN DIEGO, Calif, (AP) -Los Angeles scored three touchdowns and a field goal for 24 points in a frantic first quarter and the Rams rolled on to bury the San Diego Chargers Sun day, 50-7 in an interleague football game.

Playing before a near capacity crowd of 46,293 in the first game between these rather un-neighborly cities, the Rams, following a 15-yard field goal by Bruce Gossett, struck swiftly for two touchdowns on intercepted passes thrown by John Hadl.

Clarence Williams picked off the first Hadl throw and romped back 20 yards. Eddie Meador raced back 21 yards for the second touchdown.

In a space of less than four minutes, the Rams were on the scoreboard again after Hadl was hit by defensive end David Jones, fumbled and Jones recovered. Four plays later Lester Josephson plunged over from the two.

The Rams, who had been favored by only two touchdowns, enjoyed a 43-0 lead at halftime. The lone Charger touchdown came in the fourth quarter on a 49-yard pass from Hadl to Dick Post.

Chargers' John Hadl, who had a trying day, is overwhelmed by Rams' massive substitute line.

Chargers' defensive end Howard Kindig pressures Rams quarterback

Scoring Summary

First Quarter
LA- FG Gossett 15
LA- Williams 20 pass interception (Gossett kick)
LA- Meador 21 pass interception (Gossett kick)
LA- Josephson 2 run (Gossett kick)

Second Quarter
LA- FG Gossett 10
LA- Josephson 45 yard pass from Munson (Gossett kick)
LA- Tucker 68 yard punt return (Gossett kick)
LA Safety Hadl tackled

Third Quarter
LA- Ellison 40 yard pass from Munson

Fourth Quarter
SD- Post 49 yard pass from Hadl (Van Raaporst kick)

Att- 46,293

RETURN