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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1968

Page

18

The Draft Shaped Pro Football Since 1936

A survey of the NFL draft history reveals how franchise owners, led by Bert Bell, built a system of solidarity and shared prosperity. The piece traces key moments from early maneuvering to the 1966 merger and the modern two day draft, highlighting Pete Rozelle’s role in maintaining balance and preventing chaos.

Robert Lipsyte New York Times News Service New York Commodity Futures Market of Sports Bert Bell Detroit Bulldog Turner Chicago Bell Philadelphia Jimmy Conzelman Chicago Cardinals George Preston Marshall Washington Redskins Pittsburgh Boston Brooklyn Rozelle Congress

Grainger sparks Pioneer win over Mayfair in suburban league

John Grainger led the Pioneer Titans with 9 points as they defeated Mayfair 87 to 76 in suburban league basketball. Roger Gaylord scored 25 for the Monsoons while Mayfair’s Peete added 16. OCR fragments show scattered names and numbers but the main result is Pioneer victory and key scorers.

John Grainger Pioneer Titans Mayfair Roger Gaylord Monsoons Peete Ciaterd G Baba Pip

City League Basketball Upsets Stun Local Contenders

A jumble of scores and matchups shows City League action with Gardiners, Invaders, and Talley’s Tatles among teams recording points. Notable results include Adams, Schriek Me WU, and Ky V8 in mixed listings as fans await tonight’s schedule at multiple venues.

Dys Marshal Agate Redd Coltetta Hag TH. B. Ballers Enelert Riners Talley's Tatles Ninowmen Pierce Ky Douglas Jals Bousles Elhenmey Dove'as’ Kings Studs Cal State Transportation al Poly Bethany Baptist Jemscnsyn Bardwell Supply Arm Decker Cal Golden Lantern Wik Rossmoor Pf. Baavoed VA Osnital Zealous Saints Frite Carter

Celtics Rout Bulls in 118-109 Victory

The Boston Celtics defeated the Chicago Bulls 118-109 as Bailey Howell led with 27 points. The win keeps Boston within reach of the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern standings and left the Knicks with a dramatic overtime ending.

Boston Celtics Chicago Bulls Philadelphia 76Ers Bailey Howell Knickerbockers Coadhe

North Stars defeat Kings 6 to 1 in NHL action

Minnesota overwhelmed Los Angeles as Ray Cullen and McMahon led a 6-1 win. Cullen, Connelly, and Parise scored in the first period, with Goldsworthy adding late insurance. The victory narrows the North Stars' gap to within two points of Philadelphia in the Western Division.

Minnesota Kings North Stars Philadelphia Ray Cullen McMahon Jean Paul Pariseé Cullen Wayne Connelly Connelly Andre Boudrias Terry Sawchuk Howie Hughes Cesare Maniago Bill Goldsworthy Bil McCreary Tim Ecclestone Russell New York Cincinnati Baltimore Detroit Pistons Earl Monroe Detroit Dhurer Trivant Danason Stragar Bing Evan Tuhals Een Ballina Derrall Baltimere Komius Barnett i Rabtien Bellamy Vasel Pierking Rein Jackson Evanier Bryant Wesley Phinciah Folat York Attondance Boston Chicage Gt Pares Abiaert Jones Pieres Haskins Haviick Fan Sloan Nelson Montreal Ricage Rie Bares Embrycee Clemens Yoo & At GS & Torbale Bu Ad Janes Philaceiphia West & Divsion Aioe Ys Sunnesel Boston Bliyfeuven Los Angele Ue Oakland Nem Hors Louis Pittsburgh Rinstrore Los Angeles Chicago Epa Angeles Alland

College baseball results from regional matchups and scores

A dense listing of college baseball scores and results across many schools. Notable finishes include loss and win by teams such as Northern Michigan, Tarleton, Albany, Connecticut, Hofstra, Stony Brook, Canisius, Rutgers, Bucknell, Vermont, Geneva, Syracuse, and others with varied opponents and venues. The compendium reads like a scoreboard roundup with multiple games showing final tallies and participant institutions.

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Leading Scorers and Players Across Regions

The list names Calvi Murphy and Joe Allen among top scorers, with entries like Hat SEVP Balaras and Joan Baum. Other notable players include Daley, Cornwall at Syracuse, and Gill Butler with St Bonaventure affiliations.

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Should you lease or buy your 1968 car

Complimentary guide touts free maintenance for 49000 miles on 1968 Mercury and Lincoln leases with full maintenance covering oil changes spark plugs brakes and more. Offers wholesale-ending leasing units and a free 12 page booklet by mail.

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Panthers edge Wilson in double OT 68 66

Jordan Panthers upset the Wilson Bruins 68 to 66 in double overtime. Center Chuck Terry scored key baskets and Gary Wells added foul shots as the Panthers overcame a late fourth quarter tie and forced extra periods to claim the win.

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Catholic Big Brothers All-Star Game Rosters Released

The Catholic Big Brothers league begins screening players for the Second Big Brothers All-Star Football Game in Los Angeles. The event will pit a Catholic schools team against an all-star squad from the Los Angeles City Schools. Greg Schilling of LA Anthony is among 56 selected athletes.

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Boxing at Forum Debut Boxing Monday March 11

Boxing at Forum marks the event debut featuring the Mexican Amateur Boxing Team against top United States amateurs in a Monday night match billed as a major showcase.

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Ragged Poly Edges Downey Vikings 40 36

Ragged Poly High barely defeated Downey Vikings 40 to 36 after a slow start. Poly hit only 28 percent from the floor but stretched a halftime lead to survive the late Downey push.

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Lakewood Basketball Scores Mixed Night

Lakewood Basketball led Hanna’s Fira 50 to 44 as Lakewood Sherilte held a 3 point edge and Payne Lay I contributed key points in a tight contest with Skew shi oeethtas and Sheau vormmels ei n Tithe noted in the game recap.

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