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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1969
Page
21
Vince Lombardi inherited a modest offense and a leaky defense for the Washington team. Last season opponents completed 56 percent of passes against the secondary and the team yielded 358 points. The question remains how much Lombardi must improve the defense this season.
Computer Corner ranks opponent points per pass as the key stat. It notes Baltimore's one third point per pass allowed was tops last season, while the Redskins trail at 1.00 per pass. To reach average, they must cut by 33 percent. to match Baltimore, a 300 percent improvement is needed.
The Los Angeles City squad, likely to bypass Catholics at the Coliseum, features a large defensive line with Taft’s Dick Branca and L A High’s Jeff Wilson plus San Fernando stars. Co coaches Rozadilla and Robinette plan to use Morgan Branstetter and Mua Sua on the interior. Tickets cost 5 and 3 dollars for reserved seats through multiple outlets and Catholic Big Brothers offices.
Tokyo Dragons general manager Joji Yoshinaga said the Japanese baseball team faced a money squeeze in Venezuela after the Global League ran out of funds. Hotel bills forced delays in departure as players sold personal belongings including bats and balls to survive. Embassy aid helped but facilities and funds remained inadequate.
O J Simpson begins workouts with Buffalo after months of dispute with Ralph Wilson and Bills players eager for his arrival. Jack Kemp foresees some resentment yet predicts added glamour and profits while warning Simpson to expect rookielike scrutiny.
Jerry Quarry and Ray Anderson scored decisive knockouts in a Monday night triple headliner in St Paul. Jerry stopped John Carroll in 2 43 of the first round while Mike Quarry defeated Larry Greg in the second with a left hook. Ray Anderson also stopped Pete Riccitelli after flooring him twice early, finishing at 40 seconds of the fifth.
George Archer, 6 foot 6 former Gilroy cowboy, heads to the 51st PGA Championship in Dayton after a tough year. He missed events due to a burnt hand and shoulder, battled a stomach virus in Europe, and notes his best run this season came with a 284 at the American Golf Classic.
Teddy Boddie of Shreveport Louisiana fired a record three under par 69 Monday to lead the first round of qualifying for the 1969 USPA Women's Amateur in Dallas. The second round to trim the field to 32 is set for today with match play starting Wednesday through Saturday. Jane Eastenbury of Whit tier California and Martha Wilkinson of Anaheim California posted sub 80 scores as 31 players broke 80, Jane shooting 79 and Martha 73.
Rams finalize Alvin Haymond deal and plan to use him as a punt and kickoff returner against Cleveland. Former Eagle back Gene Moore says he preferred San Francisco after being drafted by the 49ers, while Rams add Dave Mac Daniels to bolster receiving depth for the matchup.
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