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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1969

Page

13

Ted Williams Named Washington Manager With Big Contract

Ted Williams took over as Washington Senators manager in a five year deal near 75 000 a year with part ownership. He imposed two basic rules no serious card playing and a curfew while aiming to smooth relations with the press and learn the managerial role after a Hall of Fame playing career. Williams will also serve as vice president and discussed his readiness and discipline style for the club and its players.

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Trojans Plucked by Ducks

USC lost to Oregon 74-64 at the Los Angeles Sports Arena dropping aims for second in the Pacific Eight. Oregon led by 12, 11, and 10 points before halftime and controlled the game throughout. Mack Calvin led USC with 19 points but the Trojans never held a lead.

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Multiple Southern California sports events listed for the day

A crowded schedule shows boats at Long Beach harbor, tennis at Lakewood, CS Long Beach and Irvine college swimming, UCLA and USC clash at Park Pool, prep and college track meets, Blair Field doubleheader, Santa Anita and Caliente horse racing, UCLA Relays, Inglewood prep baseball, Sentinel Field games, and evening hoops including Kings vs Blues at the Forum.

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Angry Alcindor Leads Bruins to 91 66 Victory Over Beavers

Lew Alcindor, in a fury, scored 27 with 18 rebounds as UCLA beat Oregon State 91 66 at Pauley Pavilion. Bill Sweek added 10 points in a late surge, while Bartholome’s 6 points fell short against UCLA’s 9 0 overall and 41 consecutive conference win streak.

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Sam Robinson leads Long Beach past Cal State L A 101 to 78

Sam Robinson tallied 23 points and 16 rebounds as Cal State Long Beach overwhelmed Cal State L A 101-78. Gritton, Johnson, King and Nelson also contributed in a dominant 49ers performance, out rebounding the Diablos 68-50 and edging toward a century mark late in the game.

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Celtics Pummel Lakers to Signal Title Run

Boston with Havlicek Siegfried and Jones deliver 30 27 and 13 54 percent shooting to hand the Lakers a 124 to 102 defeat at the Forum. The Celtics, a fourth place Eastern team, show depth and fast break prowess as they challenge repeat glory despite injuries and Russell fouling.

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San Jose State Upsets No 2 Santa Clara in Double OT

San Jose State defeated the No 2 ranked Santa Clara 73 to 69 in a double overtime clash. Bernie Veasey hit a jump shot from the key with 3 39 left to put the Spartans ahead for good at 68 to 67.

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