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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1969
Page
23
The Rams seek payback in Chicago after a disputed fourth down was missed in a 17-16 loss to the Bears that cost them a Coastal Division bid. Richie Petitbon notes players were unaware the Rams lost a down until after the trip home. Oddsmakers favor the Rams by about 12 points.
FanFare notes the 28-14-2 Bears edge over the Rams and coach Allen says Chicago is too strong to be shut out again. He recalls the last such shutout in 1933 and warns the Rams at Wrigley Field will be tough despite Gale Sayers’ limited recent rushing.
Falcons defense shines despite Nobis out with a knee injury as Atlanta defeats the 49ers 21 7. The unit forced four 49ers fumbles three interceptions and held San Francisco to its lowest scoring total in four years. Quarterback John Brodie was hampered by a sore throwing arm.
Sharon Sites Adams, famed solo Pacific navigator, opens the Southern California Marine Association Sailboat Show at Long Beach Arena. The event, largest all sail show in the West, runs through Sunday November 2 with major manufacturers displaying 1970 craft.
LBCC tailbacks Lenny Gaeta and Jim Kirby battle for the top rusher spot after five games with Gaeta at 387 yards on 84 carries and Kirby at 380 on 65 attempts. Dennis Brimhall leads LBCC receivers with 218 yards and three touchdowns as Bakersfield visits for LBCC's 42nd homecoming. Bears coach Allen praises character and notes past 1945 opening loss as motivation while Rams and Bears rivalry details accompany.
Teo Cruz from New York and Victor Melendez from JM New York faced Edmundo Leite of Brazil in a bout. Leite stopped Ralph Correa from New York in the fourth round by knockout.
A brief notice states reserved seating options priced at two seats for three dollars and two seats for two dollars. The fragment implies tiered pricing and quick options for attendees.
Readers can buy one Lakers seat for a Detroit Pistons game and get a second seat free on Long Beach Night at the Forum. Coupon mail-in offer requires payment by check or money order and lists Lakers address on the coupon.
Syracuse football coach Ben Schwartzwalder asked Big Ten officials to review film of the 15-14 defeat to Penn State claiming questions about officiating. Penn State coach Joe Paterno called the accusations unfounded and harsh.
Mal Eaton Wyoming coach says he will not resign but may be released if contract tests discriminatory practices at Brigham Young. Wyoming faculty senate votes 37 to 1 to place athletes on temporary suspension pending student faculty investigation. Joanne Gunderson Carner plans to turn pro citing new challenges in golf. Chester Marcel, 19, kicks 62 yard field goal for Hillsdale against Fairmont State. Cassius Clay to handle ABC color commentary for U S Russia boxing from Las Vegas.
Boston Bruins center Derek Sanderson will be confined to Massachusetts General Hospital for ten days of therapy on an injured left knee. Oakland Seals defenseman Dick Mattiussi will miss 10 days to two weeks after an appendectomy.
Maxie Baughan recalls Henry Jordan’s dominating play and the impact of a tough, emotional win. Mack credits Allen’s relentless effort for sustaining motivation through the next stretch while Lanehan receives praise for earning a teammate game ball.
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