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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1969

Page

21

UCLA Coach Praises Dummit Amid six straight wins

UCLA coach Tommy Prothro lauds quarterback Dennis Dummit as an entirely different type from Beban and Baker. He forecasts a tough Stanford game after a 32 0 win over Cal and notes Stanford’s improved defense and offense as the Bruins chase a Rose Bowl bid.

Tommy Prothro UCLA Gary Beban Terry Baker Prothro Dennis Dummit Bruins Dummit Southland Baker Beban Cal Stanford Regu

Ohio State Bowl Prospects Declared Dead by AD

Columbus Ohio amid talk of OSU defending Rose Bowl title the plan is described as dead by athletic director Richard C Larkins who cites Big Ten name rule and no chance of breaking it.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State Richard C. Larkins Larkins United Press International Monday Big Ten

Buckeyes Could Return To Big Ten In Future

Conference policy questioned as Ohio State seeks repeat appearances in Pasadena. Southern California faces no such restriction, while Pacific squads challenge the rule. Larkins notes faculty review would be needed to analyze any potential change.

Buckeyes Pacific Southern California Pasadena Ohio State Larkins

Maynard Stars As Jets Tie AFL Scoring Mark In Win

Don Maynard snared two long touchdown passes from Joe Namath helping the New York Jets defeat the Houston Oilers 26-17 at Shea Stadium. Maynard tied Art Powell for the AFL career TD record with 81, caught seven passes for 212 yards, and Jim Turner added four field goals as the Jets moved to 4-2 and into first in the East, ending Houston’s lead.

New York Don Maynard Joe Namath New York Jets Houston Oilers Shea Stadium Mets Maynard Art Powell Jets Houston Turner Zeke Moore Namath Miller Farr Oiler Ken Houston Tubilant Pete Beathard Mac Haik Oilers Roy Gerela

Nicklaus Dominates Sahara Invite In Las Vegas Run

Jack Nicklaus wins the Sahara Invitational in Las Vegas marking his sixth win in seven years in the city. He boasts 21 of his 29 pro victories in Las Vegas and discusses tour politics and the Tournament of Champions return amid Hughes bids.

Jack Nicklaus Las Vegas Sahara Jack Vegas Nicklaus Howard Hughes Desert Inn la Costa Lucky Arnold Palmer Walter Hagen Jimmy DeMaret Tony Lema Doug Sanders Joe Dey Dey Napa Hughes PGA Frank Beard Dave Hill

USC Star Cowlings Aims for Rose Bowl After Win

Al Cowlings, USC defensive rookie and UPI lineman of the week, says the team will put it together and reach the Rose Bowl to win. UCLA’s Floyd Reese, Steve Endemano, Claremont Mudd Holtback, and Tom Mack also named players of the week.

AL Cowlings USC Rockie UPI UCLA Tockie Floyd Reese Steve Endemano Claremont Mudd

Burns Fumbles Then Earns Praise From Coach

Cal State Long Beach assistant Dee Andrews recalled Leon Burns as a burly fullback who fumbled on fall practice. Andrews said coach Jim Stangeland urged punishment, then admired Burns after seeing his 21 inch arms and declared him destined for the small college all America team.

Cal State Long Beach Dee Andrews Andrews Southland Leon Burns Jim Stangeland Burns Leon Loel Schrader

Lakers at Baltimore and Stars at New Orleans on radio

No events scheduled for TV. Radio games feature the Lakers visiting Baltimore on KABC at 6 PM and the Stars playing New Orleans on XERB at 8 PM.

Lakers Baltimore KABC Stars New Orleans XERB

Pollish Joke Tie Counts Against USC and Notre Dame

In college rankings USC drops to seventh and Notre Dame to twelfth after a 14-14 tie. Tennessee rises to third by routing Alabama 41-14, Ohio State holds top spot with 666 points after beating Minnesota 34-7. Missouri climbs to fifth and UCLA moves to sixth. Penn State slides to eighth after edging Syracuse 15-14.

Larity Indians Palo Alto Stanford Washington State Purdue USC Prothro Cougars Cureton Pacific Associated Press John McKay Notre Dame Scott Hempel McKay Irish South Bend Trojan Southern California Southern Cal Tennessee Alabama Crimson Tide Ohio State Minnesota Texas Penn State Syracuse Missouri UCLA

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