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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1968
Page
11
Lt Gen William D Eckert resigns as baseball commissioner citing the need for a bold restructuring and a more experienced baseball executive. Owners accept the move, noting Eckert was not fired but stepping down at the end of winter meetings amid speculation about timing and future leadership.
Baltimore Orioles owner Gerald Hoffberger and St Louis Cardinals vice president Dick Meyer will co chair a committee with Cubs owner Phillip Wrigley as third member to oversee a baseball reorganization. Hoffberger doubts a commissioner will be chosen and cites the long delay in replacing Ford C Frick.
At the Forum in Inglewood Lionel Rose of Australia retained his world bantamweight title via a split decision over Chucho Castillo of Mexico City. The crowd of largely Mexican descent reacted violently with fires set from gasoline bombs, as officials scrambled to restore order after the controversial verdict.
UCLA defeated Ohio State 84 to 73 behind Lew Alcindor’s 19 points and 21 rebounds as the NCAA champions extended their win streak to 18. Buckeyes built a quick 20 15 lead but UCLA reserves sparked the comeback, with steady scoring from Alcindor and teammates.
Sharp shooter Ernie Powell and 7 foot 1 center Ron Taylor paced USC to an 84 54 rout of Loyola of Los Angeles at the L A Sports Arena. Powell scored 28 and Taylor 18 as USC opened a 68 40 lead after a 17 2 second half run. Powell hit 12 of 18 from the floor and four of four free throws. Taylor grabbed 16 rebounds. Loyola led by Jim Haberlin with 18. This was USC s first win in three games this season.
Baylor scored 30 points, including six in the final 50 seconds, as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Atlanta Hawks 99 to 94 in Atlanta. Eight Hawks played due to injuries, while Jerry West added 23 and Wilt Chamberlain 20 for L A.
New York UPI named Woody Hayes 1968 college football Coach of the Year. Hayes led Ohio State to the No 1 final UPI rating Big Ten title and Rose Bowl invite, earning 49 votes. Pepper Rodgers and Joe Paterno trailed in the balloting with 39 and 38 votes respectively.
Sleepy Montgomery nicknamed for his easy style sparked Cal State Long Beach to an 84-67 victory over visiting Oral Roberts University. Montgomery's passing and late stretch produced a 13-0 run that broke a close game, with coach Jerry Tarkanian praising his effort. The 49ers trailed at halftime but surged in the second half to seal the win.
San Francisco built a second half surge behind strong shooting from Johnson who finished with 22 points. Montgomery impressed with 16 points 11 rebounds and six assists guiding the 49ers to a road game at the University of San Diego while Robinson added 13 points and the Torero Frosh meet the 49ers freshman team at 5:45.
The schedule lists hockey Kings vs Minnesota at Forum at 8 p.m. Harness racing at Hollywood Park with first post 7 30. USC meets Houston at LA Sports Arena 8 p.m. Long Beach City College faces Anteope Valley at LBCC 8 p.m. Lions Drag Strip Wilmington elimination 7 p.m. Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool hosts Invitational 8 p.m. Grambling vs Sacramento State at Rose Bowl 2 p.m. Long Beach Seats Gymnastics Carousel at Lakewood High 8 p.m.
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