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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1968
Page
17
Dallas dismantled Los Angeles as the Cowboys' defense stifled the Rams' offense. Key first quarter drives and costly penalties doomed the Rams, who faced boos at the Coliseum. The piece notes Rozelle's reaction, lineup changes, and a preview of upcoming matchups and season outlook.
Bob Gibson pitched a two hit shutout for his 10th of the season as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 2 to 0. Gibson improved to 18 5 with 11 strikeouts tying the club mark with Mort Cooper for 10th shutout this year. The win kept Gibson on the chase for the all time 19 straight victories.
A faction of pro golfers announces unity against the PGA as Max Elbin defends the tour. Sam Gates claims 205 listed players including stars like Arnold Palmer and Bob Rosburg, denying any renegades. The PGA warns of a tough start but vows to stay in tour business as TV contracts loom.
Debbie Lipman of Van Nuys trains year round with the Phillips 66 Swim Club in Long Beach as she seeks a spot at the Olympic Trials and a chance to compete in Mexico City. Her five and a half years of diving prep at Belmont Plaza pools eight sizzling hurdles.
Roller Games at Olympic Auditorium shown on KTLA at 8 p.m. Dodgers play Houston on KFI at 5:30 p.m. Angels face Baltimore on KMPC at 8 p.m.
Detroit star McLain, 25-3 with the Tigers, complains his right arm is exhausted under pennant pressure. He aims for more starts to chase a 30-win mark, noting he may pitch every fourth day and could reach 320 to 325 innings with payroll tied to wins and innings.
Gale Sayers opened with a 76 yard touchdown as Chicago’s defense clamped down to beat Green Bay 10-7 in the Midwest Shrine Charities game. Mac Percival added a 42 yard field goal and Bart Starr connected with Boyd Dowler for a Packers TD, Sitting Dowler’s score after Grabowski’s 44 yard run.
The defending world champion Packers suffer their second straight pre season loss to an NFL rival as Chicago loses fumble and Green Bay misses a field goal in the final quarter. Attendance reaches 47,127 at the televised game with a 76 42 scoreline.
Results show Chicago 5 Atlanta 1 Cincinnati 8 Pittsburgh 3 Houston 8 Dodgers 5 St Louis 2 Philadelphia 0 San Francisco 1 New York 0. Tonight Atlanta at Chicago Pittsburgh at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Houston San Francisco at New York.
San Diego Chargers edge in passing with John Had Lance Alworth and Gary Garrison starring as Sid Gillman plans a potent aerial attack for the Rams. Injuries reshaped the backfield last year with rookies Post and Hubbert emerging as key runners.
Hawaii Islander pitcher Bo Belinsky said his 1-0 no hitter over Tacoma Sunday night gave a bigger thrill than his 1962 Los Angeles no-hitter. He noted the joy of pitching Hawaii’s first PacifiC Coast League no hitter and loving the Hawaii scene.
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