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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1968

Page

20

Rams Seek Punch From Mason as Wilson Sidelined

Rams coach Roman Gabriel plans Mason to start at fullback against the Falcons after Mason impressed at split end. Bass is questionable with a pulled hamstring while Cowan backs Mason and Piree to start at tight end. Falcons shift Grimm to guard and Lothridge to right safety as kickoff nears.

Atlanta Tommy Miami Roman Gabriel Georgia Atlanta Falcons Mason Ram Dick Bass Bass Jack Snow Long Beach Cleveland Charlie Cowan New Mexico Highlands Cowan Rams Dave Piree Billy Truax Bernie Casey Pivec Norm van Brocklin Dan Grimm Dan Merlin Olsen van Brocklin Bill Lothridge Falcons Lothridge

Jordan Fullback Gains 190 in Loss

Wilson High overwhelmed Jordan 40 19 Friday as Steve Helm piled up 190 rushing yards on 30 carries. Jeff Burroughs passed for 178 yards and two touchdowns to Mike Leininger while Rex Hoover added three scores.

Wilson High Lakewood Jordan Panther Steve Helm Bruin Helm Long Beach Prep Wilson Jeff Burroughs Mike Leininger Rex Hoover Bruins Hoover Bob Beaman Burroughs Burins Leininger Panthers John Edwards Edwards Gale Boyd Dennis Brimhall Brimhall Owen Dixon Lancers el Rancho Jordan Wil—Hoover Surroubns Jor—Heilm Enna Ben Burroughs Burrowers I—Leininger Burroxas Surrey Jor—Brimnall Monroe Wil—Hoover Jor—Brimhall

Saints Beat Pius X 31 21 in Angelus League Opener

St Anthony quarterback Jerry Summerfelt threw for 261 yards and ran for key scores as the Saints defeated Pius X 31 21 to spoil the Warriors homecoming. Summerfelt connected with Mike Schneeweis and scored on a sneak while teammate George Frembling kicked all four extra points. The win lifts St Anthony to 1 3 in the league while Pius X sits 0 4.

St. Anthony High Jerry Summerfelt Saints Pius X Summerfelt Warriors John Tereschuk John O'Donnell Dave Koos George Chambon Chambon St. Anthony

High School Football Scores Across Leagues

League tallies show Lakewood over Kaatlixen 21 to 6 and Wilson defeating Jordan 40 to 19 Amid many games across California leagues including Santa Fe Teague Coast and Camino Real Bishop Montgomery shutout St Monica 16 0 while Huntington Beach edged Western 27 no.

MOORE Lakewood Kaatlixen Wilson Jordan Garden Ampaeve Quinta Pacifica Rancho Alamitos Santiago SAN Gabriel Valley Norwalk Bellflower Excelsior Lynwood California Santa GE Pius X Zi Sunset Vi eaGue Santa Fes Marina Huntington Beach Crestview Laguna Beach Mission Viejo el Modena Foothill Orange

Rangers Edge Seals 3 2 in San Francisco Debut

The New York Rangers beat the Oakland Seals 3 2 in the first NHL game in Cow Palace history. Rod Gilbert scored the winner at 12 48 of the final period as Oakland failed to beat New York in six tries. Attendance was 6 082, about 2 000 above Seals Oakland home average.

San Francisco UPI New York Rangers Cow Palace Oakland Seals Rod Gilbert Seals New York Oakland

Lawwill Rides to State Cycle Win

Mert Lawwill of San Francisco led all the way to win the AMA 20 lap state championship at Ascot Park Friday night in the final track motorcycle race of the season. Clyde Litch of Long Beach was critically injured during the race.

Mert Lawwill San Francisco AMA Ascot Park Clyde Litch Long Beach

Games Tonight and Standings Patchwork

Fragmented OCR lists mixed baseball or basketball scores with players and eras. It shows lines like The Dogs 37 HP Lind ERA 68 and Mixed aren t Warriors 52 with no games scheduled tonight.

the Dogs Lind Wilson Warriors Whitmore Enture

El Rancho Seeks Moore League Title Tie In Poly Game

El Rancho High faces Poly tonight at Veterans Stadium aiming for at least a tie in the Moore League football race. The Dons, 5-2 overall, showcase quarterback Randy Drake who has 15 CIF touchdowns and strong rushing and passing. Poly seeks win to reverse a 1-2 league mark after a 21-20 loss to Wilson.

el Rancho High Pico Rivera Dons Poly Veterans Stadium Lakewood Wilson Millikan Randy Drake CIF

Rule leads Rule in Sonics upset of Celtics as Russell held

Seattle's Bob Rule scored 26 of his 37 in the second half to outplay Boston star Bill Russell 114-112. Detroit beat San Francisco 122-118 in OT, Atlanta defeated San Diego 114-101, while Detroit and Boston jockeyed in a tight NBA night.

Bob Rule Colorado State University Russell Seattle Boston Detroit San Francisco Atlanta San Diego Rule Sonics Jimmy Walker Dave Bing Pistons Warriors Nate Thurmond Bing Rudy LaRusso Thurmond Zelmo Beatty Tucker Howell Amsberg Wilkens Harris Siegiid Kauffman Jones Kron Havlick Murrey T Welson Oral San Diego Atlant Adelman Jdwell Block Hazzard Kimball Kolis Annie Lantz Rile Slas Williams tovls—Allenta Mullins Louiso Willams Lee Ellis Se Turner

Navy Football District Tournament Results

The 11th Naval District Northern Area Tournament at China Lake and Santa Ana saw China Lake Weapon Center 8, Santa Ana Marines 6 and NA Los Alamitos 12, El Toro Marines 6. Both teams advance to the 11th district finals in San Diego on Tuesday.

Naval District China Lake Weapon Center Santa Ana Marines NA Los Alamitos el Toro Marines San Diego

Bonavena Meets Fletcher in 10 Round Title Showdown

Argentina’s Oscar Bonavena fights Jimmy Fletcher of Los Angeles in a 10 round bout tonight as a step toward a future bout with Joe Frazier. The event takes place in Buenos Aires with Bonavena aiming to solidify his championship ambitions.

Buenos Aires Argentina Oscar Bonavena Joe Frazier Jimmy Fletcher Los Angeles

Pop Warner Day at Lakewood High Stadium

Pop Warner Football holds Homecoming at Lakewood High with seven games from 10 am to 8 pm. Homecoming ceremonies are set for 3 pm.

Lakewood High Pop Warner Lakewood Pop Warner Lakewood High Stadium

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