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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1975
Page
24
Long Beach State led 14-13 with 9:42 left but penalties soured the night as San Jose State turned a punt return into a TD and secured a 30-7 win. Howard laments missed opportunities and vows to cut penalties as 49ers face Fresno State and aim to rebound.
Wendell Tyler's hairline fracture in the left wrist was deemed playable by UCLA doctors, allowing him to face Washington State after gaining 180 yards on 24 carries. John Sciarra led the Veer offense with 121 yards and two TDs, while coach Dick Vermeil praised the running game and noted precautions with QB depth.
Knox defended his play as Bertelsen carried the last four snaps to set Dempsey’s field goal. Terry Nelson relayed Knox’s signals to Harris after each play while Dryer’s coin toss miscue didn’t stop the Rams from an overtime victory. The Rams are 2-0 in OT games and face Atlanta with Cowan likely ready after a pinched nerve.
Feistner recalls historic Long Beach games at Recreation Park Blair Field and city crowds for Connie Mack A’s Dodgers Braves with Aaron Crandall Matthews. He notes pay to Ruth Gehrig Newcombe and Beans Reardon, shift to agents, and waning barnstorming. He'd consider night Grand Prix racing here.
A summary of results from the PyrRaLins, Barcelona, and Virginia Slims circuits listing multiple match outcomes. Players include Reid, Carmichael, Mayer, Keldie, Rosewall, Crealy, Lutz, Burns, Vilas, Pinto Bravo, Borg, Feaver, Alvarez, McNair, Warton, and others with scores such as 6-3 6-4 and 6-1 6-4.
Montreal defeated Toronto 24 to 13 in a game noted for strong offense and solid defense. Edmonton posted a 2 point edge while Calgary trailed with a 12 point tally in the same event.
Long Beach State football coach Wayne Howard and staff address the 49ers at the Quarterback Club gathering at Hoffstetler's Restaurant in Belmont Shore. A film of the 30 7 loss to San Jose State will be shown and Fresno State as Saturday's Veterans Stadium opponent will be discussed.
Patriots rookie linebacker Red Shoate will miss the rest of the season with a broken right leg suffered Sunday against the Bengals. Chiefs star defensive tackle Marvin Upshaw will be out four to six weeks with strained ligaments in his right knee after the Sunday game against the Raiders.
Spirits ABA waive free guards Don Scaife of Arkansas State and George Jackson of UNC Charlotte and forward Morris of St Louis U. CLAWS ABA waive forwards Bill Franklin and Frank Kendrick.
Washington wins 20 17 at St Louis as Allen gambled on a field goal for a lead. Terry Metcalf returned the opening kickoff 93 yards and 100 rushing yards for the Redskins rookie M Thomas scored the decisive late TD. Kilmer and Theismann combined for 198 passing yards while Moseley added a 34 yard FG sealing the victory.
Gex-4 120 Gullett, C Carroll and McEnaney and Bench Tiant and Fisk win for Tiant 1-0. Eastwick 1-0 over Drago 0-1. Billingham Borbon McEnaney Eastwick Bench Lee Drago and Fisk in series. Game today Boston at Cincinnati Nolan 6-0. Wednesday Boston at Cincinnati Thursday Cincinnati at Boston if necessary Sunday game
Results include Maxies Hot Shots 7 Abbies Chris Eng 14 and others. Tonight at Rodgers Field No 1 6 30 Buddy ee All Stars vs Meyer Tile Shop 7 40 Superflys vs The Dyna Mites 8 50 LTS Sweethearts vs Hit Ms No 2 6 30 Graphic Unlimited Mariners vs Toyota Isle Bunch vs Gang Green 8 50 Whirl Inn vs Lets Eat Out Co.
Local flag football action includes River Rats taking on Wind Rose at 7:40 with West Catering Service opposing Good Heads at 8:50. Hyatt House hosts the event as teams compete in a lively Am-6 lineup.
John Wooden steps down after 27 years at UCLA. A salute at Pauley Pavilion will honor his 65th birthday and career with more than 6,500 attendees including over 100 former players.
United States leads in multiple disciplines at Pan Am meets with strong performances from Davis, Rollins, Grunfeld, and Aguirre, while Mexico and Argentina post notable results in track and field and court events. Team scores place US ahead of Canada and Mexico in various divisions as women and men compete in basketball, volleyball, and track.
Scouts acquire right winger Fred Buster Harvey from Flames for centered Spurs. ESS befaced winger Rick Berubonnai from Providence farm club. John Popiel sent to Aeros for forwards Don Borgeson and Jim Sherritt.
The United States failed to win any track finals on opening day of the Pan American Games in Mexico City. U S basketball coach Marv Harshaman criticized play after a 103 62 win over Argentina. In track, Artie Robinson and Al Lanier were runners up in the long jump as U S totals included two of six medals, while Cubans led with three golds. Houston Toronto Edmonton Quebec Indianapolis Calgary games listed.
George Foreman agreed to face Ron Lyle in a 12 round bout, his first since losing to Muhammad Ali in Zaire. The venue and date are undecided but expected before year end, with Caesar's Palace Las Vegas promoting and Jerry Perenchio supervising to meet TV network deadlines.
Bud Tucker notes the 1975 NFL sudden death overtime rule. Rams drive to the Chargers eight yard line after winning the coin toss but stall before Tom Dempsey's kick secures victory. Prothro had scored a late touchdown but Rams prevail as strategy returns in overtime.
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