Boxing Riot at Forum Shocks California Fans
Southern California sports editor surveys fallout from the Inglewood Forum riot after Chu Cho Castillo loss sparks fire damage. Promoter Jack Kent Cooke and George Parnassus debate future boxing in the Forum amid calls to ban the sport.
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No Excuses Rams-Chiefs Official Down Fall
Six NFL officials including Norm Schachter and Burl Toler were suspended for the remainder of the 1968 season after a down penalty miscount in the Rams Bears game. Rozelle blamed the crew for depriving Los Angeles of a fourth down and Chicago won 17-16 affecting division races.
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OJ Simpson Destined for Bills Draft Bid
Ralph C. Wilson Jr. hinted the Buffalo Bills would probably pursue O J Simpson in the upcoming professional draft on January 28. The Bills owner spoke briefly amid ongoing interest in the college star.
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Voit Award to Simpson fuels Bills draft talk
O J Simpson won the J Voit Memorial Trophy with 185 points from California Oregon Washington editors. Oregon State fullback Bill Enyart trailed with 55. Bills' poor 1968 record prompts talk of drafting Simpson.
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CIF Water Polo Finals Lakewood vs Newport Harbor
Water polo finals set at Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool with Lakewood facing Newport Harbor at 7 30 p.m. Prep basketball schedules list Redlands at Jordan 7 p m Garden Grove at St Anthony 8 p m. Harness racing at Hollywood Park begins first post 7 30 p.m. Curling at Norwalk Ice Rink 7 p.m.
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Bruins in Action on KTLA and Radio Tonight
Bruins in action highlighted for KTLA channel 5 at 8 30 p m plus radio coverage with no other events scheduled for tonight.
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Jan 2 Target Date for 49er Coach Revealed
At Cal State Long Beach officials delay naming a new 49er football coach. Dr. Fred Miller says announcement now expected Jan 2 and that a single prime candidate has been chosen though not named yet.
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No Dissension Wilt Wilt Chamberlain Dominates Lakers Talk
Lakers star Wilt Chamberlain draws praise for his scoring ability while teammates note needs to share the ball with him. Tommy Hawkins says there is no dissension and explains how Wilt’s post play affects team dynamics as UCLA, USC, and Cal State Long Beach figures comment on guards and injuries amid a busy week.
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Frazier Vows Punish Win Over Bonavena Tonight
Heavyweight champ Joe Frazier pledged to punish Argentine challenger Oscar Bonavena in their title bout at the Spectrum Philadelphia. Frazier warned he will knock out Bonavena in the 15 round fight as 13,000 fans are expected and a live gate over 275 thousand dollars.
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Frazier Bonavena Telecast Leads West Coast Theater Card
A closed circuit telecast of the Frazier Bonavena heavyweight title fight will air at West Coast Theater, 333 East Ocean Blvd, with a Liston Lincoln co feature. Melodyland Anaheim cancelled its show, and advance tickets will be refunded. Frazier, 24, seeks his 22nd straight win after a prior 1966 decision victory over Bonavena.
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Barry Hard Loser Pays Off in Pennies
SAN FRANCISCO UPI Rick Barry of the Oakland Oaks paid off a gambling debt with pennies. Just before boarding for New Orleans he handed rookie guard Russ Critchfield a bag containing $220 in change to clear a $47.80 tab from gin rummy and hearts losses.
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