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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1969

Page

19

Globe Trotters eye Alcindor amid bidding war warning

Harlem Globetrotters president George Gillette said the team is interested in Lew Alcindor but will not engage in a bidding war unless UCLA's star shows genuine interest. He recalled lessons from Elvin Hayes and emphasized a short term deal, with talks planned with UCLA coach John Wooden.

Alcindor Lewis Globetrotters Gillette Mr. Wooden John Wooden UCLA Mr. Alcindor Cal State Long Beach Cal State L.A Valley State Jerry Tarkanian Tarkanian CCAA

Wilt Chamberlain to insure earning power at 2.5 million

Milt Kahn, Chamberlain's personal manager, arranged a 2.5 million Lloyds of London life policy on the Lakers star. He projects Chamberlain's show business potential at 25 million over 10 years and aims to cover death or serious injury. Chamberlain plans to act sing write and appear in ads while Lakers pay 250 thousand annually.

Wilt Chamberlain Laker Lloyds of London Milt Kahn Kahn Chamberlain U.S Lakers Alex Fishbein Lloyds

Kaiser Shaved to 36, Barber Gets Top Pay

Torrential rains forced the Kaiser International to shorten to 36 holes, marking the PGA’s first 72 to 36 hole reduction. Miller Barber, 37, won with a 135 after 68 and 67, earning 13 500, amid early Sunday woes and a washed out third round.

Kaiser Barber Napa Silverado Country Club Miller Barber

Bruins, All-Star Game, and Player Results on KTLA and KNX

Bruce Devlin finished second in a delayed event with a 136 and $7,700. Arnold Palmer was third at 137 earning $4,785. The rainout hurt Devlin and Tommy Aaron after leading early as play was suspended nine under par. Devlin had eight under to start, birdied No. 2, and was on No. 5 when stopped. Aaron led with a five under 31 on the front nine before cancellation.

Bruce Devlin Australia Arnold Palmer Devlin Tommy Aaron Aaron Gene Littler Jim Colbert Jim Powell Tom Aaron George Archer Grier Jones Tom Shaw Howell Fraser Bert Yancey Tony Jacklin Jerry McGee Dave Hill Harold Henning Abe Hiskey Terry Dill Don Massengale Ron Cerrudo Frank Boynton Hugh Royer Jim Wiechers Billy Casper Babe Lichardus Don Jim Bullard Jerry Abbott Don January Dave Marr Howie Johnson Frank Beard Dave Stockton George Bayer Steve Sray Dale Thereses Deane Beman Ob Ee Smith Bob Duden Johnny Stevens Raylor Pete Brown A Jonn Miller Marty Fleckman Billy Maxwell Kermit Bill Garrett Terry Wilcox Zariey Monty Kaser Scotty McBeath Bob Erickson Ray Botts Doug Sanders Phil Rodgers Johnny Pott Jack Montgomery Bill Gden Steve Reid Bobby Mitchell Bobby Nichols Tommy Jacobs Ross al Geiberger Jerry Heard John Jacobs Dick Rhyan Es Wee Joan Lively A Ae Rich Bassett Ry Louisalot Chris Bier Ken Still Mike Hill

Pro Bowl notes drumbeat and fan letters debate

In a Pro Bowl marked by double ballots and upsets West tops East as Roman Gabriel is named MVP and Merlin Olsen top lineman amid criticism of the field and voting. Readers respond with sharp letters defending teamwork and questioning star contracts and league politics.

Roman Gabriel Merlin Olsen Rams Gabe Merlin Jack Teele Bill Nicholas

Earl McCullouch to Attend Long Beach Sports Night Banquet

Earl McCullouch last year’s major award winner returns as a guest at the 1969 Long Beach Century Club Sports Night banquet held at the Lafayette Hotel. The Detroit Lions rookie and former USC star will join notable figures including John McKay Tommy Prothro and John Ralston honoring Stanford’s all coast recognition.

Earl McCullouch Long Beach Century Club Lafayette Earl NFL Detroit Lions USC Trojans McCullouch John McKay Tommy Prothro John Ralston Ray Willsey Bob Lemon Greta Anderson Ben Ag

UCLA No 1 in Kaua UCLA? Not needed.

UCLA tops college basketball after a 100 to 64 victory over Houston as Guy Lewis jokes about the AP ratings. Gene Washington named athlete of the year. banquet honors Long Beach sports figures and contributors with tickets available at local outlets.

John Wooden Alcindor Bruins Houston Lewis Baltimore New York Jets Bob Crabtree World Athletes In Action USC L.A Colorado Bradley Bob Oldham Cal State Long Beach Jim Jarvis Oakland Rick Barry Rick Arthur Daley Namath Daley Joe Namath Clay Hollingworth Bavasi Drysdale Alfred Grant Alfie Buzzie Big Don Gene Washington Washington Captain’s Inn Apple Valley Steak House Pacific Coast Club Kenny’s Sporting Goods Azar Construction Co 19Th St

Horse Racing and High School Events Featured At Santa Anita

Santa Anita hosts seers race with first post at 12 30 p.m. Prep basketball shifts to St Anthony versus Plus X at 8 p.m. Wrestling action set for Long Beach Municipal Auditorium at 8 p.m.

Santa Anita St. Anthony Long Beach Municipal Auditorium

Humble rookie star brings relief to Lakers rookie Hewitt

Lakers coach Bill van Breda Kolff lauds Bill Hewitt a 24 year old USC grad and No 1 draft pick for defense and speed while he balances basketball with fostering three children Teri 10 Tanjia 7 and Adrian 4 Hewitt projects into a larger role but faces limited minutes behind Baylor Counts and Hawkins while his coach urges more drives to the basket with Hewitt remaining quiet about his future plans and patience.

Bill Hewitt Lakers Bill Hewitt USC Grad Yvonne Teri Tanjia Adrian Elgin Baylor Mel Counts Tommy Hawkins Billy van Breda Koliff John Havlicek Lou Hudson Billy Cunningham Nets van Breda Kolff

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