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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1976

Page

14

Currey Kicks Off New Era at Long Beach State Football

Former Stanford assistant Currey accepts Long Beach State coaching post amid staff unsure yet. He pledges focus on meeting players, turf safety at Veterans Stadium, and boosting attendance, noting loyalty of Cardinal alumni and his aim to build a high scoring offense.

South Pasadena High Bill Walsh Cardinal Long Beach Currey Cnach W Howard Stanford Veterans Stadium Glendale San Jose Long Beach State

Odds and ends from sports and Coliseum debates

A jumble of notes covers Rosenbloom, Rozelle contract shifts, players association talks, and Coliseum rent disputes. Also on tap are Bobby Chacon’s comeback bid against Miguel Meza, Ken Stabler publicity woes, OJ Simpson trade talks, Merlin Olsen’s retirement TV plans, and a Las Vegas East-West Mini Bowl rescheduling ahead of the Super Bowl.

Ratus Coliseum Rosenbloom C.R Rozelle Players Association Bobby Chacon Miguel Meza Mexico Acon Danny Lopez Chacon Reben Olivares Red + Tracton Oakland Bakers John Madden Ken Stabler Ralph Wilson Wilson O.J Los Angeles Mike Fanning Merlin Olsen Fahning CBS Ram Cowboys Southern California Rhinos Baltimore Eagles Las Vegas

Does Lesu Have Eye On Wac Commissioner Comments

WAC commissioner J Stan Bates said the league may suffer if one of its strong members leaves Arizona State University presidents and other WAC leaders will decide whether to operate with six schools seek new members or pursue a third option. He noted Long Beach State Utah State and San Diego State have expressed informal interest in joining the WAC.

WAC J Stan Bates Iscs of Arizona Bates Brigham ,Young, Dick Vaming Colorado State Texas-El Paso New Javeleo Long Beach State Utah State San Diego State Rarmershin

McNeese St. Upsets Tulsa In Independence Bowl Thriller

SHREVEPORT La CAP Oliver Hadnot sprinted 25 yards for a late touchdown to give McNeese State a 20 46 upset of Tulsa in the Independence Bowl. Tulsa led 14 0 before Hadnot's heroics. Tulsa missed chances as McNeese played shorthanded due to ineligibilities and disciplinary removals.

Shreveport Oliver Hadiot McNeese State Tulsa McNeese Hadnot Steve Cox Ei Hive Tulsa

49ers Rally Slips in Tough Wichita Battle

Long Beach State trailed Wichita State by nine with 44 seconds left but erased the deficit late. Donnie Martin and Glen Gerke sparked the rally while Elmore scored inside. Wichita State, defending Missouri Valley champion, held on for a 70 to 61 win as 49ers fouled out key players.

Richard Johnson Elmore Glen Gerke Wichita Flel Ree Lavyson Beet Oh MeGe Theeke Long Beach Jones 49Ers Martin James Dawson Lynhert Cheese) Johnson Bob Trogele Ray Shirley University of Colorado Telanm Wichita Steene Neha Steene Lonesta Telal Tone Beach St. A McGo

Cowboys Favored By 1 In Rams Showdown

Dallas is a one point favorite to beat the Rams in the NFL playoff clash per Harrah’s Reno Tahoe. Other lines have Oakland over New England by 7, Minnesota over Washington by 4, and Baltimore over Houston as longshots. Steelers listed as Super Bowl favorites at 5-1.

Reno Nev Dallas Cowboys Rams Harrah Hines Oakland New England Minnesota Washington Emtshurah Baltimore Steelers Dallas

Oilers defeat Wilson 83 61 in opening round action

Huntington Beach hosts tournament with Oilers led by Cary Burt and Gary Contreras powering a balanced attack. Wilson’s Dean Summerfelt added 12, Kevin Jones 11 as Bellflower, Los Alamitos and Banning also posted first round wins in a crowded box.

Huntington Beach Wilson Rift Oilers Bruins Warter Ilers Cary Burt Gary Contreras Gre Steinhaus Clark ‘Sims Tony Sprow Dean Summerfelt Kevin Jones Bellflower Alhambra Perris Los Mamitos Santa Ana Santa Ana Valley Ision Jefferson Kurt Herbst Lance Rommel Mike Anderson Mark Sontoksi Dave Baker Jeff Kaub Tom’ Beckerle Los’ Alamitos Sanra Pettaway Fred’ Williams Ronald Holmes Devoni Hamlin Greg Grant Banning L.A. Jefferson

PAC-10 plans hope for Rose Bowl bid in 1978

The Pac-10 discusses adding Arizona schools for a 1978 Rose Bowl bid while keeping gate receipts 50 50. A six team Southern Division and Northern Division for baseball will form with automatic NCAA entry. WAC objections may lead to legal action as invitation terms are debated.

Arizona WAC Morgan

NBA standings and schedule report from campus games

Amateur press notes show scattered NBA standings with no games scheduled after 8 p.m. Rivera and Low Peach State headline events at 40 p.m. The page lists a partial scoreboard, but several games and times remain unreadable.

Alee Whittler Peach State Tin- American Press A Co. Rivera

Sonics Trade Gray to Bullets for Weatherspoon

Seattle Star reports Leonnard Gray, 6-8 forward from Long Beach State, traded from the Seattle SuperSonics to the Washington Bullets for 26-year-old guard Weatherspoon. Gray, 24, to join Bullets as a first-round pick from 1973 NBA draft. Gray averaged 12.6 points over two seasons. this year 11.3 points in 25 games. Weatherspoon, 26, was Bullets' 1973 first round choice.

Seattle Leonard Gray Seattle SuperSonics Washington Bullets Sek Weather Spoon NBA Monay Long Beach State Gray Weatherspoon The Bullets

LBCC Women Fall In SCCCIAC Tourney Opener

Long Beach City College women's basketball suffered its first loss of the season, 80 to 48, in a first round game at El Camino. Debbie Bors scored 24 points for LBCC while Golden West contributed key scores. Toni Bell had 18 and Tom McLean 12 for the hosts.

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