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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1969

Page

11

Pro football links and star chatter sweep Philadelphia to Hollywood

A flurry of signings and rumors tie college stars to Cosby s ventures with players Gene Washington Mike Battle Bob Klein and Ron Copekind among those listed. Simpson comments on Philadelphia as he earns Maxwell Awards buzz and agents arrange Detroit and Rams deals alongside film roles for Merlin Olsen and Roman Gabriel.

Bil Cosby Gene Washington Stanford Mike Battle Bob Klein USC Ron Copekind BCLA Cosby Beverly Hills Simpson Philadelphia Philly Erdashery Chuck Barnes Barnes Firgs City College of San Francisco Barnes Earl McCulloch Indianapolis Detroit Lions Lions McCullouch Pearl Larace Ace City College Darr Yl Thomas Viking Steve Turigliatto Trojans Rams Hollywood David Jones Merlin Olsen John Wayne Rock Hudson Roman Gabriel Ed Meador Cihef Robertson Philippines Cal State Long Beach Actio Tom Massey Poly and City College

From manager to starting center Lancers star Lessley shines

Lakewood High forward Mike Lessley, 6-5 and 183 pounds, rose from team manager to starting center, scoring 21 points in a critical 80 74 win over Polywars. His late jumper sealed a four point margin and he has since averaged 14 points in 21 games.

Ken Pivernetz Lakewood High Lancers Polywars Mike Lessley Lessley Lakewood The Bees Engels Lesster Mike Jordan Millikan Wilson Angelus St. Anthony Saints Amat

Freshman Terry Leccs Emerges As LBCC Scoring Leader

Terry Leccs, forward for Long Beach City College, leads LBCC in scoring with 253 points and ranks second in rebounds. He’s hitting 102 of 186 shots for 54.8 percent and adds 49 free throws on 58 attempts. Coaches praise his team play and potential as one of the state’s top freshmen.

Dave Daniel Chuck Tary Terry O Long Beach City College Terry Surly All Fermanent Foothill

Spectacular 49ers Forge Explosive NBA-Style Run

Cal State Long Beach fans witness repeated "mini explosions" as the 49ers surge past foes with quick four-man bursts. Led by Shawdolingon and Sam Robinson, CSULB’s offense runs through 31 sessions in 14 games, aiming to sustain a full-game scoring pace in a showdown with Nevada Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center before an expected 7,000.

Cal State Long Beach Jers 49Ers Cal Suite Quiscare Cal Poly Pomona Broncos TEL Cail State L.A Valley State Shaw Dolingon Sam Robinson Ray Gritton Dick Nelson Bob Lynn Jerry Tarkanian University of Nevada At Las Vegas Las Vegas Convention Center

Rams to Get Two of Top 10 Players in Tuesday's Draft

Rams hold three first round picks in the college draft starting Tuesday in New York. Rams officials say a deep pool of first‑round talent could yield two of the top ten selections, with picks at No. 8, 10, and 21 overall amid trades and team order changes.

Rams AL Larson Johnny Sanders New York Belhoni Plaza Lie Rams Dewwit Bill Munson Washington Gary Beban Dan Reeves Sanders Hey — Couch George Allen the Agers Char Bath Minnesota Denver

Computers Rank OJ Simpson as Top College Prospect

Data from computer ratings evaluates football skills from blocking to character. OJ Simpson of USC scores 0.5, the highest rating cited. NFL clubs BLESTOV TROIKA CEPQ groupings combine scouting while some teams rely on independent analysis. Probable regulars are 2.0, margins 2.0 to 3.9, long shots 4.0+.

New York Times O. J Simpson USC Orleans Packers Cowboys CEP Troika

Pitt names De Pasqua coach as fifth choice to revive Pitt football

Gary De Pasqua, longtime Canadian and Waynesburg coach, accepts Pitt head football post amid tough rebuild after three 1 9 seasons. Athletic Director Myslinski said four top candidates declined and praised the selection after rapid, extensive search. De Pasqua pledged no qualms about low selection and emphasized time to restore Pitt’s glory.

Pitt Gary DePasqua Ball Powers Pittsburgh Myslinski

Lakewood and Phillips 66 swimmers shine at AAU meet

At Beverly Hills High School Lakewood Aquatic Club and Phillips 66 swimmers dominated the Southern Pacific AAU Seniors meet. Sue Atwood led Lakewood with three victories and Lynn Skrityars earned two wins for Phillips 66, with multiple Lakewood and Phillips swimmers posting top times in events from 100 backstroke to 100 freestyle.

Lakewood Aquatic Club Phillips 66 Wamet Southern Pacific Aau Beverly Hills High School Stevens Lakewood Phillips GB Sue Alwood Lakewood Lynn Skrifvars Treestvie Sue Atwood Lakwood Acoualics Bresstrake Diane Nicklott Pillips Ea Treestvie Mérilon Slundett Pitt Taka Wort Lynn Skrityars Philips Bonnie Adair Lake Wield Ann Simmons Lake Wood Lake Woes Phillips Windmealey Bonnig Adair iLakewood

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