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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1969

Page

19

Vikings' Ferguson Emerges as The One Playmaker

Rex Hughes lauds Jim Ferguson as LBCC’s standout guard and floor leader after a string of strong performances. Ferguson, once benched, sparked a 79-67 comeback win over Cerritos and eyes Pasadena while emphasizing teamwork over scoring. He recalls a tough start but focuses on contributing for the Vikings.

Long Beach City College Rex Hughes Vikings Jim Ferguson Millikan Amine Yson Demonnight LA Valley Akard Hughes Guson Moore Viking Kirby Gordon Ferguson LBCC Cerritos Fergie Pasadena

Falcons Vikes Still Tops in State JC Ratings

Cerritos and Lane Beach City College vie for top in state junior college hoops as the Falcons hold 20-2 and the Vikings 18-3 records. Pasadena slides after Cerritos upsets it 52-50. Lancers head to Los Angeles CC in a pivotal matchup.

Falcons Cerritos Lane Beach City College Long Beach Vikings Pasadena Lancers LACC Jerae Cerstlos Longrach San Francisco Canire Code Fullerton Los Angeles CC College of Secyaiss Frasna Merced Honcack San Jose San Joomin Delta Imperial Valley Golden West Cotlene Af Sontateo San Diena CO Be Anza Ventura Gavilan

Russell Begins Knee Therapy After Celtics Loss

Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics began a workout series Wednesday to strengthen his injured right knee and shoulders. A team spokesman described the knee as having a little puffiness after Sunday’s one point defeat to the Knicks.

Boston UPI Bill Russell Boston Celtics New York

Angels and Three Clubs Test New Experimental Rules

Oakland Cleveland and Seattle will join the Angels in Palm Springs for pre season games to use four experimental baseball rules. Pinch hitters cannot be specialists without sacrificing a defensive player. a batter can bat twice for any one player. a designated batter may bat for the pitcher multiple times as the pitcher cycles through his turns.

West Angels Palm Springs Oakland Cleveland Seattle Arizona

L.A. City corrects coaching duo for August clash

L A All Stars name Gil Rozadilla and Jack Bobinette as co head coaches for the city high school team to face Catholic players in mid August with Harold Giancanelli and Manuel Murrieta assisting. A runner may be used twice with no defender on field. Intentional walks by the defensive team are signaled by the umpire. Angels begin camp February 24 in Haltville and start activities March 3 in Palm Springs.

Gil Rozadilla Manual Arts High Jack Bobinette Narbonne High L.A. City Angels Haltville Palm Springs

Hadl Opens Market as Chargers Talk Ends

Free agent signals emerge as John Hadl and adviser Clifford Graham announce contract discussions with the San Diego Chargers are terminated. Graham says talks with team president Eugene Kleit show the parties are far apart on Hadl’s future. Elroy Hirsch surfaces as a possible Packers or Wisconsin executive candidate amid a broader NFL backdrop.

San Diego John Hadl Hadl Clifford C. Graham Fotomat Corp Chargers Graham Eugene Kleit John Elroy Crazy Legs Hirsch University of Wisconsin Green Bay Packers Ram Dan Reeves Vince Lombardi Packer

Stadium stars and ring schedules in late sports notes

A swimmer cut 3.8 seconds to set a record in the 400 meter free style while a 12 round bout between Buster Mathis and Jerry Quarry was rescheduled to March 24 due to Mathis ankle injury. Also reported the Umpire Association signed 1969 salaries, a wage rise for rum, Bobby Orr knee injury more serious than first thought after a skate rut incident.

Mathis Jerry Quarry George Chuva Bobby Orr Boston Bruins

Fencing Classes Offered by Downtown YMCA

The Downtown YMCA offers fencing classes conducted by John McKee a top ten fencing master. Sessions run Mondays from 7 to 9 p m in the fencing room with additional information available by calling 8970511 ext 4234.

John McKee

Junior Baseball Signups and Tryouts Listed

Local youth baseball signups open for ages 13 16 at Bolsa Chica Warner Avenue Huntington Beach. Birth certificates required. West Lakewood II signups Saturday and Sunday Train 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 11 a.m. on Sunday. Tryouts at Boliver Park Bel Aire Boulevard and Downey Avenue. Ages 8 7.

Sceaninga Tnt Nm Ab Bolsa Chica Warner Aye Huntington Beach West Lakewood II Boliver Pak Bel Amo Blvd Downey Ave

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