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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1969

Page

11

Unknowns lead Crosby despite rain soaked round at Pebble Beach

Crosby Pebble Beach round opens with Terry Wilcox and Jim Colbert sharing the lead at four under par 68 after 1014 hours of play on Monterey Peninsula courses. Bruce Devlin Dan Sikes and Steve Spray shot 69s as rain disruptions continue to influence the event.

Pebble Beach PGA Monterey Peninsula Terry Wilcox New York Cypress Point Jim Colbert Kansas Wilcox Colbert Bruce Devlin Dan Sikes Steve Spray Devlin Spray Sikes Peninsula Spyglass Hill Billy Casper Bob Goalby Bob Charles Charles New Zealand Ocean Cypress Casper Jack Nicklaus Lee Trevino Arnold Palmer Johnny Pott Arnie Pott

49ers Floor Cal State L A in Basketbrawl

Cal State Long Beach defeated Cal State Los Angeles 85-70 in a California Collegiate Athletic Association game described as a basketbrawl. The Diablos suffered their 17th loss in 18 games this season despite early rough play.

49Ers Cal State L.A Hertz Cal State Long ‘Beach Diablos L.A Long Beach CCAA

49ers and Diablos Clash In Rough First Half Rally

In a heated game at Diablo gym the 49ers overcame rough play and a late first half scuffle led by Ray Gritton and Shawn Johnson. Gritton sparked a 18-2 second half burst aided by Johnson's six points finalizing the rally and a 49ers win push.

Donnybrook Ray Gritton Shawn Johnson Diablo L.A Don Oldenkamp Johnson Tolliver Lee Gritton Diablo Gym Jerry Tarkanian 49Ers Pierce Diablos

Bears Egged On At Striking Cal

Cal Loyola game delayed ten minutes as striking students from the Third World Liberation Front hurled about a dozen eggs onto the court. No direct hits occurred, but splatters forced cleanup and a pause. guard Trent Gaines did not play and was seen with demonstrators. coach Jim Padgett said he is removing himself from the team.

Jim Padgett

Zelmo Beaty Floors Lakers as Hawks Edge Lakers

Zelmo Beaty scored 36 points as Atlanta defeated Los Angeles 110-106 Friday night. Wilt Chamberlain competed for the Lakers but Beaty powered the Hawks to the win, pulling Atlanta within one game of the top spot.

Atlanta Zelmo Beaty Wilt Chamberlain Atlanta Hawks National Basketball Assn Lakers

Hawks Clinch Win as Beaty Leads Scoring Surge

The Hawks beat a Western Division foe as Beaty posted his season best and teamed with Walt Hazzard and Don Ohl to produce a strong scoring cushion. The win strengthens their standing near the Lakers in the division with 20 victories in 23 games.

Lakers Hawks Beaty Walt Hazzard Don Ohl

Lakers Comeback Falls Short against Hawks despite late rally

In a high scoring NBA tilt, the Hawks led early and expanded the advantage to a decisive margin. Beaty sparked a late surge with six straight points to secure a 110 106 win as Hazzard posted 30 points and Baylor led LA with 34. West added 28 for the Lakers.

Hazzard Ohl Hawks Lakers Elgin Baylor Beaty Baylor Jerry West Atlanta Bridges Caldwell Crawfrd Davis Egan OQ Hazzard Ericson Hudson West Silas Ohi

Radio and TV Listings for Pro Bowling and Sports Hour

A radio and television schedule lists events including the Pro Bowling Tour Showboat Invitational with prize money of $60,000 on CBS and KNXT coverage. Other highlights include Washington vs Washington State, Bing Crosby Pro Am, Santa Anita Feature, World of Golf, Celebrity Billiards, Las Vegas Boxing, Los Angeles City Basketball Championship, Kings vs North Stars, and UCLA vs Loyola of Chicago across multiple stations.

KABC KNBC KTLA Las Vegas KTTV

Bruins Rally Past Northwestern 81 67 On Alcindor Stand

UCLA, ranked tops, needed 35 points from Lew Alcindor to erase a 10 point halftime deficit and defeat Northwestern 81 67 in Chicago. The Bruins trailed 45 35 at intermission but dominated the second half as Shackelford added five late points and UCLA pulled away after 8 20 remaining. Northwestern led early with 18 9 and 25 15 stretches, while Alcindor contributed 18 by halftime and finished with 35.

Chicago UCLA Lew Alcindor Northwestern Bruins Alcindor Wildcats

Debbie Meyer Wins Sullivan Award as Top Amateur Athlete

Sacramento report details Debbie Meyer, 16, capturing the 29th James E. Sullivan Award in a tight vote. The Olympic triple gold medalist edged Al Oerter and Bill Toomey with 1 237 points from sportswriters, broadcasters, and AAU officials. Meyer credits coach Sherman Chavoor and her parents as she balances rising fame with school.

Port High School United States James E. Sullivan U.S al] Oerter Bill Toomey New York Amateur Athletic Union Miss Meyer AAU Oarter West Islip N.Y Toomey Laguna Beach Cailif

Rigney Released From Monterey Hospital After Illness

Oklahoma City sports notes report Angels manager Bill Rigney was sidelined by illness during the Bing Crosby Golf Tournament and released from Monterey Hospital Friday. Dr. Donald Scanlon said Rigney felt faint but did not have a heart attack and was much improved.

Monterey Angel Bill Rigney Bing Crosby Monterey Hospital Tal Donald Scanlon Rigney

Lakers feud over Sports Illustrated fiction claims

Jack Kent Cooke denounces a Sports Illustrated article by Frank Deford as fiction in a written letter to the magazine's managing editor. He contests five cited points about the Lakers, defends attendance figures, and cites tax records and season ticket data to counter Deford's criticisms.

Jack Kent Cooke Sports Illustrated Lakers Cooke Frank Deford Coliseum Commission Inglewood NBA NHL Hollywood Park

LakersAttendance Rise Yet Struggles With Rush to Crow

Cooke notes a 0.5 percent attendance drop year over year despite higher total turnout. Lakers sit in first place this season versus second last year, with a 10 percent rise seen as insufficient. Average crowds of 10,500 are the NBA high but below Chamberlain era expectations. Only full house came when free basketballs were given away. Lakers also backed football teams in fall and early winter, drawing 28,626 in the last two games, a noticeable uptick.

Southern California Deford Lakers Bill van Breda Kolff Wilt Chamberlain Califor Nia NBA Cooke Inglewood Chamberlain

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