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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1969

Page

24

Hirsch Named Wisconsin Athletic Director Amid Staff Shakeup

Elroy Crazylegs Hirsch, former Rams star and executive, accepts a five year contract as athletic director at the University of Wisconsin with salary around 30000 dollars a year. He succeeds the late Ivan Williamson who was ousted January 10 and died February 19. Williamson’s death followed Hirsch’s Madison interview night.

Milwaukee Wis Elroy Crazylegs Hirsch Rams University of Wisconsin Daniel Reeves Ivan B. Williamson Williamson Madison Athletic Board Los Angeles Reeves Wisconsin Thomas E. Jones George Little Walter Meanwell Harry Stuhldreher Guy Sundt

Wilson Boys Tie Moore League Swim Meet Breaks Records

Mike Brousard of Wilson High swam 1 04.2 in the 100 yard breaststroke setting a Moore League record as Wilson rolled to a 70 to 16 win over Jordan. Lakewood swept most events led by Steve Genter and Greg Vanley with four victories, while Millikan’s Mark Washburn won the 400 freestyle. The meet produced multiple records and strong performances across the Wilson lineup.

Mike Brousard Wilson High Bruins Jordan Brousard Millikan Mike McQuarrie Wilson Lakewood Steve Genter Greg Vanley The Lancers Mark Washburn Alle Gqygehausen de Nevenenn Van Ceesoos Elsnemne Jorren Poly Milburn Powers Penn Mann Johnson Drimmett Hathman Pilling Davis Howard Taylor Warren Chneon Miller Bee Warren & Poly Ray Puey Wilson Wilson Kelson Browser Lager Barrus Shaw Putnam Roar Eres McMullen Soluma Durnin Diey — Stovsard Graham Wunchel Lao Hadley Reestyte — McMullen Horne Kelsom Ete Kinkrick Reestyte — Hendricks Pyinem Brevsard Holmes Saltz Barrus Graham Haw McMuhen Steve Tylor

Belmont Pier Anglers Report Mixed Catch and Scores

Fishers across Belmont Pier report totals on multiple boats including 72 bonito and 123 bonito with 6 posts and 6 sea bass. Anglers logged rock cod, calico bass, barracuda, rockfish, and mackerel across several boats, with many anglers aboard.

Belmont Pier Sagiers Scully Pacific Angiers Hatibot

Vike Coach to Handle Metro Stars

Rex Hughes of Long Beach City College will coach the Metropolitan Conference all star team to face Pasadena City College in the Pasadena gym at 8 p.m. The 15 man squad includes LBCC leaders Jon Borchert and Kirby Gordon and top scorers Al Shumate and Maurice Thomas from LA Valley, with selections from Cerritos Santa Monica El Camino Bakersfield and Pierce.

Rex Hughes Long Beach City College Pasadena City College Hughes Vikings Metro Lancers Pasadena Jon Borchert Kirby Gordon LBCC al Shumate Maurice Thomas L.A. Valley Cerritos John van Vliet Bob Horn Tony Rodriguez Santa Monica Stan Wicks Doug Smith Darryl Daniel Edgar Cheltenham el Camino Bakersfield Chuck Collins Jim Anderson Pierce Mike White Floyd Qurtman

Dube Featherweight Champion Dies in Lewiston

Ludger Kid Dube age 68 former Canada featherweight boxing champion of the 1920s died in a Lewiston hospital Friday.

Lewiston Maine Ludger (Kid) Dube Canada

Vike Gymnasts Win LBCC Meet With Notable Routines

Vike gymnasts post 146.55 as LBCC leads, Fullerton State 14.40. Leaps on horse and free exercise feature Fage, Schwartz, Cataldo with LB, plus Uyeda Miller and Albitz on various events. Mahonny and Swartz shine on bars and rings with strong routines from LB and F teams.

Fullerton State Fege Schwartz Cataldo Fage Uyeda Miller Ristiansen rings—Albitz Mahonny and Swartz Oer Jel Baley

Marathon Adds Drama as LBCC Leads Pierce in Rain-Delayed Meet

LBCC holds a 61 52 edge over Pierce in a rain delayed Metropolitan Conference opener. Tony Gomez swept events with a 2:00.0 half mile and 4:27.5 mile as Gary Kidder led the 120 hurdle sweep. Final events were postponed with triple jump and pole vault still to be completed Tuesday.

Long Beach City College Vikings Pierce College Pierce Clude Tony Gomez LBCC Gary Kidder Cowan Gomez Banks Macias Mile—Gomez Morrison Mile—Caine Dawson Thornton Corby Yeole Tobin Hendrickson Fi Corby Sullivan Thomas Watsonay Coe Skalaha Ichrbs Anderson Jvne Jonson MgBheerie DeSantis Lounsbury Fields Long Beach

Kings to Show Muscles Against Flyers Tonight

The Kings host the Philadelphia Flyers at the Forum to shake off a winless home stretch. Coach Red Kelly tabs Gary Croteau on a top line with Ed Joyal and Bill Flett as Springfield call ups bolster their attack.

Kings Philadelphia Flyers Forum Gary Croteau Springfield Red Kelly Croteau Ed Joyal Bill Flett Joyal Flett Johnny Wilson Rich Robert

Davenport and Young Lead 81st National AAU Indoor Meet

Willie Davenport and George Young headline the 81st National AAU indoor track championships at the Spectrum in Philadelphia with Olympic standouts Bob Seagren Bob Beamon and Madeline Manning among 400-plus entrants. Davenport seeks his 15th straight win in the 60 yard high hurdles while Young targets his 18th straight victory and bids for the three mile title after retirement chatter.

Phiadelphia Willie Davenport George Young Davenport Young Bob Seagren Bob Beamon Madeline Manning Baton Rouge

Long Beach Baseball Hosts Alumni in Afternoon Showdown

The Cal State Long Beach baseball team meets its Alumni this afternoon in a 1 o'clock contest on campus field. Semifinal Western Region Golden Glove matches set for tonight at 8 p.m. at Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.

Cal State Long Beach Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

49ers Face CCAA Title Bid at Cal State L.A.

The Beach wrestling team travels to Cal State L.A. for the California Collegiate Athletic Association championships. Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, the defending NCAA and college division champion, is favored to win a seventh straight title. The 49ers and Fresno State contend for second with Ralph Sandsbury and Chuck Bishop viewed as top 49er prospects.

Cal State Long Beach Cal State L

Vikings Baseball Games Washed Out After Rain

The Long Beach City College baseball team saw its Metropolitan Conference title defense hampered by rain. Friday's game against Pierce was called after 3 2/3 innings with the score tied, and Saturday's game versus Cerritos was postponed and rescheduled for next Saturday.

Long Beach City College Pierce Cerritos

Nine Long Beach golfers tee off in Masters opener

Nine Long Beach and area clubs compete in the 72 hole Masters at El Dorado with rain forcing schedule changes. Willie Forge leads contenders with recent Lakewood win over defending champion John Richardson as Dick Mortensen also figures to contend for the 100 prize. Other entrants include Andy Holmes Ed Donahue Terry Hanstad Mike Davis Tom Green Lew Gifford and Bob Stanger with 10 a.m. daily starts. Today's pairings Holmes Forge Mortensen Janstad Gifford Donahue and Green Davis Stanger.

Long Beach el Dorado Lakewood Old Ranch Los Alamitos Willie Forge Compton John Richardson Dick Mortensen Andy Holmes Ed Donahue Terry Hanstad Meadowlark Mike Davis Tom Green Virginia Lew Gifford Naval Base Bob Stanger Recreation Park Holmes - Forge - Mortensen Janstad - Gifford - Donahue Green-Davis-Stanger

Aaron Bids to End Hex at Doral Open Second Round Lead

Georgian Tommy Aaron tied for the lead at 9 under with Tom Shaw and Dan Sikes after a 68 at the Doral Open. Aaron eagled the 10th and birdied the next, with a lip-out on his final birdie putt keeping him even with the leaders. Bill Collins shot 67 to sit one back, while Arnold Palmer stood at 137, two off the pace.

Tom Shaw Gallery Shaw Arnold Palmer Palmer Miami UPI Tommy _ Aaron Dan Sikes Aaron Sikes Bill Collins Florida Tommy Aaron Dan Sikesay Tomm Bolt Harol Henning Tony Jacklin Eoscane Homero Blancas Dick Rhyan Dale Douglass John Jacobs Fred Marti Oy Pace Steve Spray Jimmy Wright Ene Gears Bob Dickson _ eee Terry Dill Aoe Jame Teeemene Once Paul Harney Loreerene Ewve-Oome An Hale Irwin Billy Maxwell Jack Nicklaus Steve Reid Alvie Thomsoon Wayne Vollmer Frank Bear Cliff Brown Michael Fetchick Bertreen Dave Hill Bob McCallister Bobby Nichols Chi Chi Rodriguez Charles Ifford Or A Laveee Samaaneee— Eneroor Johnny Stevens Miller Barber Yooneeeren al Besselink Bol Rue Pee Charles Coody Tence John Ewing Anencosons Larry Hinson Monty Kaser Sovseesnenee Nenenerenceeese Ab Ros Massengal Woennanees Bob Shaw Hugh Royer

Rain Moves CSLB Tennis Indoors

Cal State Long Beach's tennis team moves the match with San Diego State indoors due to rain. Competition starts at 10 am in the 49ers' men's gym and the public is welcome.

Cal State Long Beach Dan Campbell 49Ers San Diego State

Prep Gymnastics Scores From Pasadena Meet

Pasadena meet results list multiple events and scores. Events include Rings Parallel Bars High Bar and Side Horse with athletes Roendanza Lobel Robinson and Freeland among others. Names Maureen Prankeny Newport Harbor Rope Young Tastimne Freeman Rez and Robinson appear with event scores.

Pasadena Roendanza Lobel Toe Maureen Prankeny Poly Newport Harbor Young Robbinson Rex Freehland Rings—Russ

Area JC Track Non Conference San Diego Meet

Area JC Track results from a San Diego Mesa non conference meet listing events and marks for runners and field athletes. Highlights include 880 and Mile performances, relays, and field event leaders with names Robertson Lamond King Robbins Hayward Jones and Bage ma.

San Diego Mesa Nn Cypress Nee Pee Robertson Ah Renee Lamond Del'is Ite Carch King San Diego San_ Diego

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