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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1968

Page

20

Lions suspect Rams spied on pregame sessions in Hollywood

The Lions claim the Rams spied on two Detroit practice sessions at Hollywood High before a 10-7 loss. The piece notes widespread scouting and questions the validity of such claims in modern football. It also surveys contract status rumors and other sports notes from baseball to UCLA Oregon State coverage.

Hittin Detroit Lions Rams Hollywood High Lions UCLA Oregon Oregon State Parker Stadium USC Beavers Mark Gustafson Corvallis Les Beaver Corvallis High Mark Tommy Proth- To Bruin

Kings to start same lineup against Seals amid trade talk

Kings coach Red Kelly plans to keep the winning unit intact with rookie goalie Gerry Desjardins and the same top forwards for tonight’s Forum showdown with the Oakland Seals. A potential future face may be right wing Ron Anderson, acquired from Detroit for defenseman Paul Popiel of Springfield.

Oakland Seals Ron Anderson Detroit Red Wings Paul Popiel Kings Springfield The Red Wings Kelly Anderson

Trojans Regain No 1 Spot Ahead of Oregon State Showdown

USC holds top ranking in AP and UPI polls while Oregon State sits 13th in AP and 14th in UPI. The Beavers stumble as three top six teams lose, boosting the Trojans amid shifting college football poll results.

Trojans Associated Press United Press International Oregon State the Beavers UPI Kansas Tennessee Purdue USC

Kings Struggle As Flett Strikes For Reprieve

The Kings seek a fourth straight win while coach Kelly criticizes right winger Bill Flett, who earned a Spring field reprieve with the deciding goal against Pittsburgh ten days earlier. Detroit’s Anderson, 23, appears in his 19th NHL season tonight and has yet to score in seven games this season with eight penalty minutes.

Kelly Bill Cowboy) Flett Springfield Pittsburgh Anderson Detroit

Heavyweight Showdowns on TV Tonight Liston Chuvalo on KHJ

Fifth-ranked contender George Chuvalo defends his name against Dante Cane at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto while Sonny Liston faces Roger Rischer in Pittsburgh. KHJ plans two broadcasts starting at 9 p.m. with Canada’s bout first and then the Liston fight.

George Chuvalo Dante Cane Maple Leaf Gardens Toronto Sonny Liston Roger Rischer Berkeley Pittsburgh KHJ Canada Liston-Rischer

Wilson Eyes Runnerup Showdown in Moore League Finale

Wilson High faces Lakewood in a decisive Moore League finale that could end Wilson’s 11-year streak of finishing second. El Rancho leads with 3-1, while Millikan is still in the hunt and other season-ending games loom, including Jordan at El Rancho and St. Anthony hosting Mater Dei.

Wilson High Lakewood el Rancho Jordan Bruins Millikan Wilson Lancers Lancer John Ford al Lemmerman Kim Hannaford Hannaford Mike Rae Ford Soph Rick Gillies Owen Dixon Poly Veterans Stadium St. Anthony Mater Dei

Payoffs to Olympic Athletes Charged

The U S Olympic Committee chair said some American athletes in Mexico City received big money from West Germany but no case was proven yet. Also Paul Brown accused the Chiefs of dirty play after the Bengals game. Glenn Baker earned small college back of the week honors. Indiana Pacers named Bob Leonard head coach. Clyde King kept staff for the Giants. Purdue coach Mollenkopf may leave hospital next week.

U.S Roby West Germany Glenn Baker San Francisco Northern California

Kings Trade and Coaching Comments Spark NHL Talk

Detroit GM Sid Abel negotiates a swap as Larry Regan remains sidelined by European exile. Popiel, 25, a former Kings draftee, played four games last season and three in the playoffs. Kelly praises Desjardins’ defense but seeks more scoring punch as chance creation grows.

Kelly Detroit Cooke Sid Abel King Gun Larry Regan Popiel Kings Desjardins

Oakland Oaks top Buccaneers in overtime rout

In New Orleans, the Oakland Oaks defeated the Buccaneers 136 to 127 after OT. Key stats show balanced scoring led by players Barry, Jones, and Brown as New Orleans committed turnovers and fouls in the extra period.

NEW Orleans Oakland Oaks Buccaneers Oaklander Barry Franz M4om J. Jones Oakland Minnesota Kentucky New York Miami Indiana Houston Denver Dallas

Lancers Host CIF Water Polo Champs

Lakewood’s Moore League leaders host Newport in a key CIF water polo clash at Lakewood High Pool tonight at 8. The Lancers stand 18-2 for the year.

Lancers Lakewood Newport Tonight Lakewood High Pool

Notre Dame Quarterback Hanratty to Undergo Knee Surgery

Ter ry Hanratty of Notre Dame will have knee surgery today and miss the two remaining games this season. Coach Ara Parseghian said the operation aims to ensure 100 percent correction after his left knee injury in practice last Wednesday.

South’ Bend Ind UPI Terry Hanratty Notre Dame Ara Parseghian Hanratty Terry Parseghian

Gale's Loss Real Blow to Bears

Chicago coach Jim Dooley described Gale Sayers as the heart of the Bears after surgery for torn inner knee ligaments. The injury ends Sayers season and shifts the defense's challenge as opponents expect a wounded but dangerous Bears squad.

Gale Dooley Gale Sayers Bears Sayers

Pro Football Briefs Injuries and lineup changes across teams

Colts lose fullback Jer ry Hill for at least three weeks with a knee injury. Preston Pearson and Terry Cole cover. Redskins have Gary Beban with a hairline finger fracture but will play with a splint, Gerry Allen among top rushers due to a pulled muscle. Lions season ending knee ligament tear for Joe Robb, Denis Moore to replace. Cardinals Jamie Rivers knee ligaments out three weeks. Packers Bob Brown season ending broken leg, Ray Nitschke doubtful, Jim Flanigan out with leg injuries. 4%ers Clark Miller knee surgery, lost for season. Steelers Paul Martha doubtful, Bobby Hohn to start.

Colts Jerry Hill Hill Preston Pearson Terry Cole Redskins Gary Beban Gerry Allen Dallas Lions Joe Robb USC Denis Moore Cardinals Jamie Rivers Packers Bob Brown Ray Nitschke Jim Flanigan Clark Miller Steelers Paul Martha Bobby Hohn

Celtics Press Past Rockets in 134-113 NBA Victory

Boston led by John Havlicek used a tight press to dominate San Diego and roll to a 134-113 win over the Rockets. Havlicek paced the Celtics as they pulled away early and maintained the lead.

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Hal Greer leads 76ers past Supersonics in opener

Hal Greer scored 34 points and Billy Cunningham added 30 as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Seattle Supersonics 127 to 117 in the opening game of a doubleheader on Monday night at the Garden.

At the Garden Hal Greer Billy Cunningham Philadelphia 76Ers Seattle Supersonics

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