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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1968

Page

19

Kispiox River trip yields giant steelhead catches

Long Beach anglers Riley Compton George Royse and Eugene Reader shared a 4 000 mile journey to the Kispiox River in Northern British Columbia. They caught 20 steelhead including a 23 pound 6 ounce fish and plan to try fly fishing next time. They warn the first two weeks in October are best and recommend using a guide for newcomers. Other notes report outdoor clubs planning events and a potential world record black marlin on 50 pound test line near Bahia de Palmas.

British Columbia Vancouver Hope Williams Lake Prince George Prince Rupert Riley Compton Monlaco Road Belmont Bait and Tackle Garcia Corporation George Royse Gondar Ave Eugene Bud Reader Conquista Ave Riley George Long Beach Hazelton Freddie Starr Outboard Boating Club Lake Havasu City OBC Eastern Ave Bell Gardens Stearns St Temple Ave International Game Fish Assn Jack Leon Oxnard Bahia de Palmas Peru Earl F. Ranft Cabo San Lucas

Frantic Friday and Saturday High School Football Matchups Listed

Area schedules show multiple conferences with Friday games including San Diego Mesa at Golden West and Ventura at SACC. Saturday contests feature Long Beach at Danes Fela and Santa Monica at Bakerstie amid a slate across Western State and Sea Coast leagues with several day games noted.

San Diego Mesa Golden West Ventura SACC Long Brake Danes Fela Panthenest A. Valley Bakerstie Asadena Santa Monica Santa Barabara Harbor Corppion ELAC Glendale M Rk Sea Coast Orange Coast Santa Ana Fullerton San Diego Rio Hondo Sa Antonio Cypress Chaffey Friday Dominguez Paramount Warren Centennial Compton el Camino Kennedy Troy Savanna la Habra Buena Park Sunny Hills Loweshove Santiago Rancho Alamitos Pacifica la Quinta Irvine Magnolia Corona del Mar Newport Marine League Locke Carson San Pedro Garden Jordan Narbonne E Lesene Morningshide Eae Palos Verdes Torrance Culver City Rolling Hills Western Huntington Marina Westminster Garden Grove Bolsa Grande

Two Vikes Set Pace in Stats

With two weeks left in the Metropolitan Conference race Long Beach City College leads in passing and scoring Viking Dennis Dummit shows 114 completions in 190 attempts for a .600 rating alongside 1626 yards and 13 touchdowns Halfback John Merino sits among top rushers and is the conference leading scorer with 78 points Dale Didur Rick Wilkes and Denny Mayfield top eight in receiving with 30 28 and 25 catches respectively

Long Beach City College Dennis Dummit John Merino Dale Didur Rick Wilkes Denny Mayfield

Woes Force Kings to Shuffle Forwards in Practice

Coach Red Kelly shuffled lineup due to one player in and another sidelined by illness. Gordon Labassiere moved to right wing with Eddie Joyal and Ted Irvine on the line while Lowell MacDonald sat with a virus and Real Lemieux recuperated. The Kings ran a two hour drill ahead of facing the New York Rangers.

Red Kelly Kings Gordon Labassiere Lowell MacDonald Real Lemieux New York Rangers Kelly Labassiere Eddie Joyal Ted Irvine

Soccer results across divisions with multiple fixtures

In Division 2 Carlisie 1 Hull 3 while Bristol Rovers win 4 2 over Barrow Stockport 3 Rotherham 1 Darlington 1 Chesterfield 2 Halifax 0 Colchester 3 Workington 9 Peterborough 1 Notts County 0 Port Vale 1 Southend 1 Rochdale 0 Newport 2 York 2 Aldershot 1 Watford 1 Barnsley 2.

Carlisie Hull Bristol Rovers Barrow Stockport Rotherham Brentford Darlington Chesterfield Halifax Colchester Workington Peterborough Notts County Port Vale Southend Rochdale Newport York Aldershot Watford Barnsley

Badgered coach not quitting after 17 straight losses

Wisconsin coach John Coatta vows he will stay despite a 0-16-1 run since taking over in 1966. Rumors swirled after a tight 21-20 loss to Indiana, with fans urging Bruhn's return as speculation grows about his final year and fate.

Madison Wis UPI John Coatta Wisconsin Coatta Badger Milt Bruhn Indiana Minnesota Iowa Ledger Vassar Bruhn Badgers Lynn Buss

FISEIIN FACTS Fish catch totals by boats and passengers

Report lists catches from multiple boats and passenger groups near Redondo Pacific Landing Pierpoint and Beach. Species include barracuda calico bass bonito rock cod halibut mackerel sculpin and various miscella neous catches with counts per boat and group.

Redondo Pacific Landing San Diego Art Avey Norm Pas

Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool Opening Delayed Indefinitely

Public access to the Belmont Plaza Olymp ic Pool is delayed indefinitely due to minor construction issues. City spokesmen said the pool, planned to open this month, will likely be completed in December.

Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool

Indiana Rally Edges Pacers in Narrow ABA Win

The Minnesota Pipers edged the Indiana Pacers 121 to 120 after a late rally by Indiana in Indianapolis. Pacers mounted a final push but fell short as Minnesota held on for the ABA victory.

Indiana Pipers Indianapolis Minnesota Pipers Indiana Pacers Eastern Nest Minnesota New York Miami Oakland New Orlean Dallas Shoaniaapiaheates

Cokes Offered Los Angeles Title Fight Promoter Signals Bid

Promoter Eileen Eaton offered welterweight champion Curtis Cokes 45000 dollars Monday to fight the winner of the Ernie Lopez Raul Soriano bout at Olympic Auditorium on November 2. The telegram was sent to Cokes' manager Doug Lord in Dallas.

Eileen Eaton Curtis Cokes Ernie Lopez Raul Soriano Olympic Auditorium Cokes Doug Lord Dallas

How To Make a Hooking Bowling Ball Work

A small hook covering about 10 boards can be easier to control and still knock down more pins. Turn your thumb slightly left during the swing to help the ball hook. For tips and the illustrated booklet Strike and Spare Angles by Don Carter and Marion Ladewig, send 20 cents and a stamped self addressed envelope to National Syndicate, 20 N Wacker Dr Chicago IL 60606.

Don Carter Marion Ladewig National Syndicate N. Wacker Dr Chicago Ill

College Player Dies of Brain Hemorrhage

Brian Truhn a 21 year old Ithaca College football flanker back collapsed during a game Saturday and died Monday at Arnot O gden Hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage A college spokesman said it was not determined if the injury occurred in the game against Bridgeport or the prior week He was also a letterman in baseball and basketball

Elmira N.Y Brian Truhn Ithaca Arnot-Ogden Hospital Truhn Bridgeport

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