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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1968

Page

20

Giants and Eagles saga taints NFL season talk

New York writers expect Joe Kuharich to be relieved as Eagles coach when the season ends. They note his ironclad 15 year contract and a possible front office role, while fans plan a Boycott the Eagles Day. Injury secrecy surrounds Fran Tarkenton and Homer Jones rises as a top pass receiver amid interleague trade chatter and baseball forecast chatter.

New York Giants Rams Joe Kuharich Philadelphia Eagles Eagles Joe Lloyds of London Kuharich Eagle Philadelphia New Orleans Detroit St. Louis Chicago San Francisco Cincinnati Baltimore Minnesota Oakland Denny McLain Tigers Denny Las Vegas Long Beach Larry Agajanian UCLA Larry NFL Ron Copeland Bruin Green Bay Packers Phil Bengtson Vince Lombardi Dave Robinson Bengtson Lombardi

Olsen lauds Rams after tough game with Tarkenton

Merlin Olsen gave a candid win tribute at a Southern California Football Writers luncheon praising the Rams for staying on a winning track despite a rough six weeks. He noted injuries and the team’s reluctance to sub out hurt players while expressing belief in their 1967 superiority. He referenced the 24-21 victory over the Giants and Tarkenton as a tough opponent.

Fran Tarkenton Chicago New York Merlin Olsen Rams Olsen Tarkenton

Rams face Vikings in weather wary Super Bowl drive

Rams coach George Allen hails a resilient squad as they prepare to visit Minnesota in frigid conditions. Players acknowledge tough blocking from the Vikings front four while detailing game plans to limit Giants star Homer Jones and Fran Tarkenton’s scrambling.

Minnesota Rams Olsen Vikings Marion Campbell Tom Catlin Catlin New York Giants Homer David Jones Tarkenton Gregg Schumacher Allen Long Beach Wendell Tucker Roman Gabriel Tommy Mason Mike Dennis

Miami Wins in 2 OTs

Miami forces two overtimes to prevail as Oaks Coast Miami secures second place in the Eastern Division of the American Basketball Association after weathering multiple storms.

Penny Penny Ann Penny Ann Kentucky Colonels Colonels Randy Mahaffey Miami American Basketball Assn Minnesota Kentucky New York Indiana Western

Supersonics Hold Off Bucks To Reach Western Tie

Seattle built a late lead to beat Milwaukee 123 113 as Len Wilkens scored 29 and Bob Kauffman added 22, boosting the Sonics into a near sixth place tie in the NBA Western Division. Rod Thorn had 15 for Seattle and Jon McGlocklin led Milwaukee with 25.

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City League Basketball Scores and Tonight Schedule

Local city league results show Kinasmen 37 over Pink Floyd 32 and Warriors 45 beating Truett Baptist 37. Other scores include Manhattan Hotdogs 35 over Memorial Hospital 21 and Missouri southern 86 over State College of Arkansas 46. Tonight at Jefferson and Jordan arenas feature multiple matchups with several teams competing through 9:15 PM start times.

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