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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1968

Page

21

Haller Trade Makes Dodgers Major Offseason Move

San Francisco Giants catcher Tom Haller is traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers for infielders Ken Hunt and Nate Oliver. Dodgers add Haller to a lineup alongside Zollo Versalles and Mudcat Grant as they attempt to rebound from eighth place last season. Haller, a 6-4, 200-pound right-handed hitter, is praised for his pitch handling and intellectual approach behind the plate.

Mays McCovey Hart Marichal Perry San Francisco Giants Tom Haller Haller Dodger O'Malleys Ken Hunt Nate Oliver Zollo Versalles Jim Mudcat) Grant Dodgers Andre Giant Carl Hubbell Tor Tom Jack Sanford Giants Red Schoendienst Cardinals Marischal

Poly Takes Firm Grip on 2nd Place in Moore League

Poly defeated Wilson 80 to 66 at Long Beach City College, grabbing second in the Moore League and a likely CIF berth. John Banks led Poly with 24 points as Paul Tillman sat much of the third, while S. L. Neal was ejected late in the third. Rob Sagehorn scored 25 for the Hares and Randy Connelley added 16 as Wilson committed numerous turnovers.

Tom Frank Illinois Bill Prop Haller Giants Arizona Poly Wilson John Banks Paul Tillman Hares S. L. Neal Rob Sagehorn Randy Connelley Bruins Poly Fga FTA Fis Watkins, Tillman Leap Poly High Bruin LBCC

Yaz Honored as Seattle Votes for $340 Million Leap

There was great joy in Seattle as residents of Seattle and King County voted overwhelmingly to approve a $340 million measure to join the major leagues. The moment marked a bold step for the city and region, signaling broad public support for the project.

Seattle King County

Stadium plan eyed for new domed multiuse arena

Bond issue to fund a multipurpose domed stadium advances with site selection in three to four months. Carl Yastrzemski named athlete of the year at NBC Academy of Professional Sports Awards in Burbank. Buster Mathis schedules wedding to Joan Johnson for April 6 after ramp-up in Rhinebeck camp ahead of March 4 bout with Joe Frazier.

Boston Carl Yastrzemski Wednesday Night Academy of Professional Nbc-Tv Burbank Buster Mathis Rhinebeck, N.Y Joan Johnson Mathis Joe Frazier

Hooten Leads LBCC Past Pasadena in 6-2 Win

Lee Hooten, a 5-10 sophomore, forged a six inning start with six hits and six strikeouts to lift Long Beach City College over Pasadena CC 6-2 in the Los Angeles City College tournament. Hooten earned the win with Parez and Salter contributing on the mound.

Lee Hooten Long Beach City College Los Angeles City College Hooten LBCC Pasadena CC Luce Buncent Parnt Fen Jearsen Beresford Jennarel Thangtones Roamemghivy Selina Pe Dysan Parez

Mavericks Beat The Four In City League Battle

Mavericks defeated The Four 44 to 43 in a tight City League basketball clash. Gustavsen led Our Gang with strong scoring as Firefighters posted a 47 to 42 result over PrasTeleoram.

Mavericks RTE Gustavsen Our Gang Firefighters

Canadiens Rout Leafs 4 2 as Mikita Sparks Hawks Victory

Mikita scored early and assisted on Chicago goals to spark a 3 1 win over the Bruins while Montreal defeated Toronto 4 2 in NHL action. Henri Richard left with stitches but returned. Chicago's Mikita pushed his season total to 64 points as Gene Ubriaco netted twice in a 6 3 win over Minnesota.

John Ferguson Jean Beliveau Montreal Canariens Toronto Maple Leafs Canadiens Leam Montreal Henri Richard Stan Mikita Chicago Black Hawks Boston Bruins Ikita Chicago Bobby Hull Gene Ubriaco Pittsburgh Minnesota North Stars

Jordan High Routs Lakewood Behind Sparks Jordan Victory

Center Chuck Terry scored a season high 30 points and grabbed 22 rebounds as Jordan High beat Lakewood 81 75 on Wednesday night to even Moore League record at 4 4. Mike Rae scored 28 for Lakewood.

Chuck Terry Jordan High Lakewood Panthers Mike Rae Angersen Bresnat Glenchak Totes

Millikan Rips Downey In Moore League Showdown

Downey leaves the Moore League next year after a 70 to 36 loss to Millikan. The Rams shot over 50 percent with senior guard Mark Elgin scoring 16 and center Steve Bays adding 15 while Downey struggled from the floor. Downey Talal sult.

Downey Millikan Vikings Rams Mark Elgin Steve Bays Met Downie Talal Sult

Mayfair Wins in Four OTs Over Monte Vista 103 101

Mayfair High outlasted Monte Vista in a four overtime thriller for a 103 101 Suburban League basketball win. Ray Cox scored all four Mayfair points in the fourth extra period as Holmquist poured in 46 for Monte Vista in a two hour plus marathon.

Mayfair High Monte Vista Ray Cox Mayfair Pelitar Len Holmquist Mavish Phorife Wiha Yah Seth Honreeat Bodin Aylord Emary Asra Monte vii Sinesair McKinney R. Cox Adare Burke Pat Cahhaoay

Knicks Beat Rockets in Season Opener at Madison Square Garden

Walt Frazier sparked a fourth quarter drive as the New York Knicks defeated the San Diego Rockets 114-102 in the first game at the new Madison Square Garden. Bailey Howell and John Havlicek paced the Boston Celtics to a 118-96 win.

Walt Frazier New York Knicks San Diego Rockets Madison Square Garden Bailey Howell John Havlicek Boston Celtics

Pistons Lose in NBA Doubleheader as Rockets Stumble

In the first game of the NBA doubleheader, Detroit power forward Don Kojis delivered a strong effort but the expansion Rockets failed to end a 14-game skid. The Philadelphia 76ers erased a Seattle surge in the second quarter and rolled to a 149 to 225 victory. The report also lists players Bellamy Bradiey and Einkel with scattered scoring lines amid the chaotic OCR text.

Detroit Pistons Don Kojis Rockets Philadelphia 76Ers Seattle New York San Bellamy Esc Bradiey Einkel

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