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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1970

Page

20

No Doubt Who's Most Valuable Pro Bowl Moment

Rams quarterback Roman Gabriel led a late game winning drive to beat the East 16 to 13 at the Colosseum. Gabriel threw a 2 yard TD to Carroll Dale and a 25 yard strike as time expired, finishing with 212 yards. Tom Fears praised Gabriel while lamenting costly early fumbles by the East.

Rams Roman Gabriel Coliseum Tom Gabriel Dale Gabe Fears New Orleans Saints Larson Balti Mhotane Consus Clay Mareiane Hoeky Brockton Marciano Ezzard Charles Don Cockell

Foyt Marathon Run Ends with Iconic Lap Eight Record

Spectators hailed Parnelli after a five hour and eighteen minute race on the track. He led on his 43rd lap before pitting plants and tire wear troubled the field. By lap 150, Parnelli remained in contention as the endurance event wore on.

Parnelli Foyt Ty Allioon Dewi Roger Coes Santa Anita Fairgrounds Track New Orleans el Paso Sunland Race Track Tall Duke Reece

Pistons Edge Lakers in Struggling NBA Tilt

Elgin Baylor scoring 48 points cannot offset Detroit's defense as the Lakers grapple with injuries. Coach Mullaney weighs lineup moves for Willie McCarter Garrett John Thursday and considers Egan amid a four-rookie season with inconsistent results.

Mullaney Willie McCarter Garrett John Egan McCarter Jerry West Hairston

Betting, violence, and boxing dominate season sports chatter

The spread by bookmakers held firm after a Super Bowl with Len Dawson tied to a gambling probe. Chiefs routed the spread while bettors balanced risk with layoff bets. A separate rail shows a boxing era critique of Marciano and rivals with notes on fights and fighters.

Len Dawson Kansas City Dawson Kmaker Lawson

Free Throws Give Detroit 78-73 Win

Detroit won 78 to 73 as free throws helped secure the NCAA game. The victory came with late scoring from the Titans and clutch foul shooting to hold off the opponent.

Detroit

Calvin Dazzles Dallas in College Star Game

College guard from USC delivered a standout performance in Dallas, scoring a career high and showcasing playmaking skills that raise expectations for pro level. The rookie's sharpshooting and quickness drew attention as a potential future star for professional leagues.

College USC

AFL NFL Merger Sways Gridiron History

After a decade of feuding and final merger talks, the National and American football leagues move toward combining the AFL and NFL to shape professional gridiron history.

New York

Schrader Eyes 83 Free Throws and 20 Rebound Pace

The report notes Schrader averaging 22.3 points and 20 rebounds per game with 83 free throws. Langeberg attended Long Beach Wilson as a Norwegian exchange and did not join basketball. Nearby, Victor the Bear resurfaces in area wrestling shows, while other oddities mix in chatter about college sports lines and AP coverage.

Langeberg Long Beach Wilson Victor the Bear

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