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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1968

Page

11

UCLA Plays Washington State at Pullman in Pac Eight Tilt

Defending national champions UCLA aims for a 27th straight Pac Eight victory as they face Washington State in Pullman. The Bruins hold a 19-5 series edge, with Washington State’s lone recent win in 1966. USC also eyeing a share of the lead meets Washington in Seattle.

Pullman Wash UCLA Washington State Bruins USC University of Washington Seattle

Knudson Wins Tucson Open With Second Tour Victory

Canada’s George Knudson captured his second straight victory on the winter tour by shooting a 34-31-65 for a 273 total fifteen under par and a $20,040 top prize at the Tucson Open. Frank Beard and Frank Boynton battled for runners up as Knudson surged with a late-hot streak at the 7,200-yard Tucson National course.

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Rangers Rally Beats Leafs Boosts Eastern Standings

Jean Ratelie and Rod Seiling scored third period goals to spark the New York Rangers to a 3-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Rod Gilbert added three assists as New York surged to within one point of second in the NHL Eastern Division, while Phil Goyette padded the final score with an empty net goal. Les Binkley stopped 29 shots as the Pittsburgh Penguins edged the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 on a strong defensive effort.

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Lions on Set for Paper Lion Film With Alex Karras

Detroit Lions players rehearse for the George Plimpton adaptation Paper Lion at St Andrews school. Alex Karras voices demand for realism while Alan Alda notes players’ natural on set presence and improvisational skill amid long waits and lunch breaks.

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ABA Standings Highlight Sunday Night at the Sports Arena

The Amigos broke a six game skid as ABA action continued. In other games Jim Hadnot scored 41 for Oakland in a 115-105 win over Dallas while Indiana defeated Kentucky 100-93 and Minnesota beat New Jersey 92-83.

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76ers Rally Past St Louis For Narrow NBA Win

In a Sunday NBA game, Philadelphia 126 St. Louis 119. Wilt Chamberlain and Hal Greer combined for 24 points late as Greer led scorers with 32. Joe Caldwell topped St Louis with 24, Paul Silas 23, while Detroit fell 124-115 to New York with Russell scoring 38 for the victors.

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Selvage Hero Lifts Anaheim In Narrow ABA Win

Les Selvage hit two free throws with 29 seconds left to seal a 114-109 Anaheim Amigos victory over the Houston Mavericks before a crowded arena.

Les Selvage Anaheim Amigos Houston Mavericks

Yarborough Wins Daytona 500 in Last-Lap Duel

Cale Yarborough surged past Lee Roy Yarbrough in a dramatic Daytona 500 finish. Mercury Cyclones led a record pace but crashes and failures slowed most contenders, with Bobby Allison, Tiny Lund, and Mario Andretti suffering major incidents. The race yielded a 143.251 mph average, far below the 1966 mark, as safety cautions dominated the 200 laps.

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Rockets End League With 7-1 Victory

The Long Beach Rockets clinched the Southern California Winter Baseball League title with a 7-1 win over Mary Star of San Pedro at Blair Field. Vern Highfield went 4-for-4 as the Rockets built a 15 hit parade. Mike Coble pitched four hitless innings in relief, with Don Rowe earning the win as the team prepares for five exhibition games before October.

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