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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1968

Page

17

Washburn to duel Wilson in pivotal World Series game

St Louis ace Ray Washburn faces Detroit’s Earl Wilson in the third game as the Series stands tied. Off the field, Tigers manager Mayo Smith met with Willie Horton after a late-inning substitution sparked family tensions, with Horton expressing disappointment over his removal.

Detroit Ray Washburn Earl Wilson Bob Gibson Denny McLain St. Louis Cardinals Washburn Wilson Gibson McLain Tigers Mayo Smith Willie Horton Tiger Smith Ray Oyler Mickey Stanley Jim Northrup Horton St. Louis Mayo Northrup Val Cardinals Nelson Briles Tiger Stadium Cardinal Tim McCarver

Brundage Stands Firm on Threats to Games

Avery Brundage president of the International Olympic Committee affirmed the 19th Olympic Games will proceed on October 12 despite threats from the Army of Liberation against the Mexican government. IOC satellites urged Mexican authorities to ensure an Olympic atmosphere of love and peace at the event.

Brundage Mexico City Avery Brundage International Olympic Committee Army of Liberation Guilio Onesti Italy Assembly of National Committees Australia Burgese Phillips Assn. of International Sports Federations

Weekend California Sports Card with Multiple Events

A list of events across California includes harness racing at Hollywood Park at 12 noon and 1 p.m. quarterhorses in Los Alamitos, football games at Long Beach City and Jordan Norwalk, golf at Lakewood CC, and a college football slate featuring Miami vs USC at the Coliseum. Also noted are motorcycle steeplechase at Ascot Park and drag racing at Lions Drag Strip with eliminations at 7 p.m.

Caliente Hollywood Park Los Alamitos

Troy Tabbed by 8 Points Over Miami

USC coach John McKay and Miami mentor Charlie Tate dispute the wariness of a key nonconference clash in the Coliseum. The Trojans seek revenge after a 10-7 defeat in Miami two years earlier and face a Hurricanes squad ranked among the top teams as kickoff approaches.

Troy Miami Loel Schrader USC John McKay Charlie ‘Tate Trojans Hurricanes Coliseum McKay

USC Tickets On Sale For Trojan Miami Game

USC announced that 20 000 general admission tickets for tonight's Trojan Miami game would go on sale this morning at 9 at the Coliseum ticket windows.

USC

Miami Faces USC as Hunt for Power Heats Up at Bowl Showdown

Miami seeks to cap a 7 2 1 season after a 51 0 Notre Dame loss and a win over USC, with a Liberty Bowl berth in view. USC ranks second in AP and UPI polls and holds an eight point edge. Ted Hendricks anchors Miami defense while O J Simpson and David Olivo headline USC offense. Coach McKay shuffles defense with Skip Robinson for John Young and Jim Grissom for Bill Hayes.

UCLA Notre Dame Miami USC Tate Hurricanes United Press International Associated Press Trojans Ted Hendricks O. J. Simpson Minnesota Northwestern David Olivo McKay Skip Robinson John Young Jim Grissom Bill Hayoe

TV and Radio Schedule for Sports and Programs

A detailed listing of today’s broadcasts across KNBC KABC KTLA KTTV and radio outlets. Highlights include Washington vs Oregon State at 10 a.m. and UCLA vs Syracuse at 10:00 a.m. with numerous sports and shows scheduled through 8 p.m. including boxing and Lakers coverage.

Mighty Bruins Dominate Warren 35-7 at Stephens Field

Wilson High built on passing by Jeff Burroughs and rushing by Dante Lobato and Rex Hoover to overwhelm previously undefeated Warren 35-7 before 7,000. Burroughs connected on two TD passes to Mike Leininger and Dean Nosworthy, while Owen Dixon's defense restricted Warren to one first down after halftime as Wilson rolled up 376 yards rushing and passing.

BRUIN Wilson High Dante Lobato Jack Brewer Dave Dahlman Warren Jeff Burroughs Bruins Burroughs Mike Leininger Bears Wilson Stephens Field Rex Hoover Owen Dixon Dean Nosworthy CIF Dave Boulware Hoover Leininger Marc Springer Boulware Ken Jones Dan Romero Lobato Nosworthy Steve Eckdahl Will Hoover James Wil—Leininger Burh Mes Nos Fosmorth James Fowl Eckdent

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