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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1968
Page
15
The Bears and Rams game in Chicago was halted with 46 seconds left after a fight involving Doug Buffone and a second brawl led officials to end the game. The rivalry dates back to 1946 with the Bears leading 27-14-2 in meetings.
The former Ram pass catcher will start Sunday as Cleveland visits Washington replacing injured Eddie Barney at flanker. He has four receptions this year, boosting his career total to 492 over 12 seasons.
Penn State rides a nine game unbeaten streak as it faces Syracuse with a one touchdown favorite tag. Rams defense limited Minnesota to 80 yards rushing and 47 passing. Leroy Kelly totaled 18 touchdowns this season, four shy of the 22 mark.
Penn State, led by running backs Charlie Pittman and Bob Campbell, clashes with a top defensive opponent as the 1968 season shifts to December for TV coverage. A win would crown Penn State as the era’s biggest winner before the Orange Bowl, boosted by All-America Ted Kwalick and stalwarts Dennis Okontz and Mike Reid anchoring a nationally ranked rush defense.
Odds summarize Dallas 17 over Pittsburgh, AFL Oakland 22 over Remeer, Houston 13 over Buffalo, New York 14 over Cincinnati, Miami 6 over Boston, Kansas City at San Diego with no inc.
Ram fans enjoyed a relaxing afternoon as the line protected Roman well. Willie Ellison and Dick Bass opened holes while Roman, praised for pass protection, looked like a bleach ad in clean uniforms.
Baltimore's Colts invade Green Bay to face the crippled Packers in a nationally televised NFL game that could end Green Bay's era of dominance. The 5-6-1 Packers trail division leaders Minnesota and Chicago by half a game while contending with post Lombardi era changes and key player retirements.
Green Bay QB Bart Starr is sidelined with rib injuries after a rough stretch on the defensive line. Zeke Bratkowski starts in his place as Baltimore starter Earl Morrall replaces Johnny Unitas, with the Colts aiming to stay atop the Coastal Division and needing a win against Los Angeles next week.
Second seed Mary Prentiss of San Clemente loses to Carol Schneider of Los Angeles 4-6 6-2 8-6 in the women's singles quarterfinals at the national senior hardcourt championships in La Jolla. In men’s singles, upsets see Bob Galloway and Louis Schopfer defeated by Glenn Hittenstein and Dave Martin respectively.
Milwaukee UPI reports the University of Wisconsin board of regents backed head football coach John Coatta on Friday. The move came with signs of possible staff changes as assistant Gene Felker resigned Thursday night in a surprise move.
El Camino and East Los Angeles enter state semifinal playoff action as slight favorites. El Camino faces Fresno City College at Fresno at 1 p.m. Citrus hosts East Los Angeles at Citrus Stadium tonight at 8 p.m. with ELA favored in the night game.
St. Louis Cardinals announce that split end Dave Williams will miss the rest of the season after exploratory knee surgery on his left knee found no abnormality.
Led by 6-4, 215-pound quarterback James Harris Grambling College enters Pasadena Bowl favored over Sacramento State College Hornets. Both teams carry 8-2 records after eight wins in a row following two opening losses. Coaches Eddie Robinson and Ray Clemons stress the honor of playing in the game.
San Bernardino report notes Imperial Imports operated by Jerry Berman and Sons. The item highlights business activity in the local market and identifies the involved firms. Further details about products or dates are not provided in the accessible text.
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