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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1969

Page

14

Von Ruden of PCC Nabs Record Victory

Pacific Coast Club runner Tom Von Ruden set an American 1,000 yard mark with 2 07.7 at the Fort Worth Coaches Indoor Games. Olympic champion Willie Davenport equaled the 60 yard high hurdles record in 6.8 seconds. Charlie Greene won the 60 yard dash in 6.0 as Ralston Matson posted a 64 14 best in the field. Bob Seagren vaulted 16 6 to beat rivals while Bob Beamon withdrew with a hamstring pull.

Willie Davenport Tom von Ruden Pacific Coast Club Fort Worth Rendy Matson van Ruden Long Beach Mexico City Bob Seagren John Pennel Paul Heglar Seagren Bob Beamon Jim Green Kentucky

Bruins, Alcindor overwhelm Huskies in conference showdown

UCLA built a late run to beat Washington 84 to 63 as Lew Alcindor scored 28 points and the Bruins extended their conference winning streak to 37. Winter cited frustration after a costly second half, while Wooden used a heighted lineup to neutralize Washington’s attack and cap a dominant performance.

Alcindor Bruins Huskies Bruin Winter Wooden Washington

Lakers Rally Foiled by 76ers Late Stand

West sank 14 of 16 free throws and scored key late baskets but Philadelphia surged in the final minutes to pull ahead 102-101 on Chet Walker’s baskets and Hal Greer’s steals. Wilt Chamberlain logged 22 rebounds while Greer led the 76ers with 28 points as Philly edged the Lakers 102-101.

Bill Hewitt Billy Cunningham West Lakers Wilt Chamberlain Chet Walker Philly Walker Hal Greer Keith Erickson Cunningham Warriors Chamberlain Greer

Monroe tops Bullets in 114 107 comeback win

Earl Monroe scored 41 points 29 of them in the second half as the Baltimore Bullets beat Milwaukee 114 107 to stay atop the Eastern Division. Atlanta edged Boston 109 107 while New York defeated Chicago 105 98 with Willie Reed scoring 31 and the Knicks stretching a strong run.

Earl the Pearl Monroe Bullets Boston Celtics Atlanta Hawks Celtics Sam Jones Willie Reed New York Chicago Knicks Baltimore Milwaukee Loughery Chappel Marin Cingham McGickn Scott Robinson Philadelphia Unseld Detroit Quick Lakers Scott Milwau San Diego Ve Kee San Fran Ste A—é Seattle Phoenix Boston Ff. Ft Moore Havilicck New Sheatrd Millikan Dieao Sila Nelson Wilson Cincinnati Davis Johnson Jordan Rluzzard Bryant el Rancho Harlick San Diego San Francisco Bradley Sloan Ocsphre Washem Reed Daskins Barnett el Boernkle Frazier Booz Hewitt Pevenn West Ie Adelman G'drigh Philarly Drucker Hudson Hetre Tresont i Lucas Mschery Weley Rule Abdrisn i Wilkens Smilt Tucker Harris Mueller Frin Dierkinge Kron Siwiddie Te Naya Auiman Seattie ii Seattie

Lakers tumble as Panthers rally in final minutes

The Lakers dropped their sixth loss in 27 games at the Forum as the Rams led by eight late in the final quarter before the Panthers surged ahead. Bob Kuykendall's two free throws gave Panthers a 51 50 edge with 3 37 remaining. Steve Helm scored inside to seal the win. Darrell Darrow fouled out late.

Lakers Forum Millikan Rams Panthers Bob Kuykendall Steve Helm Jordan Darrell Darrow

Cal State edges Titan rally for 66 59 victory

Sam Robinson led Cal State with 24 points while Ray Gritton added 16 as the 49ers built a 57 40 lead and withstood a Tom Lynch hot stretch for a 66 59 win over Long Beach State. Bob Lynn Sleepy Montgomery Tom Harris and Tolliver contributed key baskets.

Justment Sam Robinson Ray Gritton Cal State State Sam Gritton Fullerton Tom Lynch Long Beach City College Tom Harris Harris Titan Tarkanian Titans Bob Lynn Sleepy Montgomery Lynn Robinson Oakland Kentucky Barry Cooman Ligon Harge Fullerton Pos Star Amrogan Carrier Harris Rdds Dampier Howe Eid Eakins Rascoe Hughes Clwsn Cidwil Thompson Pirsna Darden Nis Smith Lynohh Oakland Roberthaler Kentucky LaFond Carrier Liapis Dallas New Orleans Fe Angelus Montgomery Powell Robbins Allen Robinson Boone S. Jns Lyon Combs Bishop Amat Service St. Paul Tolliver Powell Jones Denver Mann Honmn Pratki Lewis McGill Sutor Vaughn Wiburaigh Witen Beck Voc’ok Sin 'S Tota Os Kelly Rogers Minnesota Williams

ABA Results Bobo Brazil Wins at Olympic Auditorium

Bobo Brazil defeated Freddie Blassie in the feature wrestling match at Olympic Auditorium Friday night. Mater Dei and Bishop Amat trailed only a game back in third. St. Anthony started slowly and stayed behind the Monarchs. Werner Raes hit three fourth quarter baskets after the Saints closed to within three points each time. Mater Dei’s Bob Gilbert led all scorers with 23 points 13 from the line. Jerry Summerfelt added 13 off the bench.

Bobo Brazil Freddie Blassie Olympic Auditorium Mater Dei Bishop Amat St. Anthony Monarchs Werner Raes Saints Mater Die Bob Gilbert Jerry Summerfelt

Fullerton Edges 19er Frosh in Close Battle

Cal State Fullerton defeated Cal State Long Beach frosh 73 to 72 on Friday night. The victory marks the 49ers third loss in 16 games as Fullerton halted a late surge.

Cal State Fullerton Cal State Long Beach 49Ers

College Basketball Scores From West Coast to Midwest

A dense roundup lists numerous college basketball results across the nation. Highlights include Cal State Long Beach 74 over Cal State Fullerton 12, USC 70 over UCLA 42, Washington 51 over Oregon, and tight finishes such as Stanford 72 over Oregon 74.

Pacific Coast Cal State Cal State Fullerton Washington State USC UCLA Washington Oregon Stanford Cal Oregon State Ucla Fresh Fresno St. Fresh USC Fresh Pepperdine Fresh Waliey State Cal Polo SLO Cal State L.A Fresno State Pepperdine San Francisco Santa Clara Loyola Chico State Nevada San Francisco State Humboldt Late UC Davis Sacramento State Claremont-Mudd Caltech Pomona College LaVerne Pasadena College Azusa-Pacific Biola Southern California College South Florida State Clemson Washington & Lee Western Maryland Alderson-Broaddus Wheeling VW. Va Savannah State Albany Assumption Siena Pace New_York Maritime Northeastern C.W. Post Stonehill Norwich Kings Point Babson Colby Hartford New Haven Roberts Wesleyan Buffalo State Ithaca Towson State Queens College

Jordan Halts Hex Wilson a Winner

Jordan High beat Millikan 56 55 for its first win in four years as Wilson rallied to 74 64 over El Rancho in Moore League action. Darrow scored 20 for Jordan and Lintner led Wilson with 21 while Sagehorn added 12 points and eight steals.

Jordan High Millikan Wilson el Rancho Panthers North Long Beach Jordan Darrow Rand Rasmussen Dons Stan Lintner Lintner John Sagehorn Millikan FG Ft-A Bennett Green Frost Peters Rasmussen Filsinger Pierce Plante Vary Foster Kuykendall Edwards Reynolds Hamilton Elim Dougherty Milikan Bennett Green An ‘ Ee Sedilio Aleman Titov F. Sedilio Baguez E! Rancho Cee Nilson

Saints Bow Fall Into Tie in Angelus League Race

Mater Dei High edged St. Anthony 55 50 on Friday night to tighten the Angelus League race. The Saints fell to 4 2 and shared the league lead with Pius X after Pius X defeated St. Paul.

Mater Dei High St. Anthony Saints Pius X St. Paul

Kings Clash With Penguins in key road trip opener

The Kings face Pittsburgh in an afternoon game, 3-17-4 on the road, starting a three game four day swing. Bill Flett leads Kings vs Pittsburgh with three goals and one assist as Harlem Globetrotters beat the New York Nationals 86-76 at Long Beach arena before 8,025 fans.

Pittsburgh Kings Detroit Red Wings Bill Flett Harlem Globetrotters Meadowlark Lemon New York Nationals Long Beach Sports Arena

WSU Narrowly Tops USC in OT for Second Place in Pac-8

Washington State, led by Ted Wierman's 22 points and 15 rebounds, edged USC 72-70 in overtime at the L A Sports Arena. Don Crenshaw led USC with 15 points as the Cougars move to 5-1 in Pac-8, one half game behind UCLA. Oregon beat Stanford 74-72 behind Leonard Jackson's 14 points off the bench.

Ted Wierman Washington State University of Southern California L.A Steve Jennings Cougars UCLA USC Wierman Ron Taylor Taylor Trojans Dennis Hogg Don Crenshaw Leonard Jackson Oregon Stanford Jackson Cal Oregon State Jim Padgett Beaver WSU Ft-Ar P Tot Wierman Elliott Allen Erickson Meredith Gomez Ellis Cooper Powell Crenshaw California Tf Ridale Freema Dendrin Perkins Presiey Bartimer Johnson Markhm Blackwil White Kuter Dawe Edmond Loveday Phipns N Arbibde State Ace FF Halligan Holliday McEtwin Onry Palmer Love Griffin

Santa Clara Extends 19 Game Win Streak

Unbeaten Santa Clara, ranked third, defeated Loyola of Los Angeles 82-65 in the West Coast Conference behind 30 points from Ralph Ogden and Dennis Awtrey. The Broncos erased a 37-36 halftime deficit to claim the victory.

Santa Clara UPI Ralph Ogden Dennis Awtrey Loyola of Los Angeles Broncos

High School Basketball Results Across Moore and Sunset Leagues

High school boys basketball scores from Moore League to Prep and coastal leagues show victories for Jordan over Miniiman 66 63 and Wilson over El Rancho 74 64, with Mater Dei 3 over St. Anthony and Pius X 62 over St. Paul. Teammates, venues, and varied point differentials emphasize a busy night of league action.

Jordan Miniiman Wilson el Rancho Ancelus Mater Dei St. Anthony Pius X St. Paul Bishop Amot Servite Sunset League Huntington Beach Anaheim Marina Santa Ana Valley Newport Santa Ana Westminster Western Freeway League Savanna Fulerton Row Kennedy Lowell Buena Park Crestview Foothill Mission Viejo el Modena San Clemante Villa Torrance Brethren Western Christian Ontario Christian Heritage Ambassador Flintridge

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