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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1974

Page

11

Lakers at Portland clash amid Walton’s off court strides

Portland hosts the Lakers as Bill Walton's strong play and calm public persona draw praise from team officials and coach Bill Sharman. Walton shoots 53 percent, 85 percent from the line, averages 19.3 rebounds and 16.7 points, with 23 blocks leading the NBA. Publicist Join White defends Walton’s vegetarian regimen and growing accessibility.

Doug Ives Portland Bill Walton Portland Trail Blazers NBA CBS Dye Join White Wallon White Walton Los Angeles Bill Sharman Lakers Memorial Coliseum ATLA Blazers Seattle UCLA America Sharman Heker Bill

Foreman Ali Title Bout Faces Crumbling Public Interest

A skeptical column notes waning public thrill for the Foreman versus Ali heavyweight title fight. Reported issues include ticket availability, promoter anxiety, and possible transmission problems, reflecting economic strain and consumer weariness with big boxing spectacles.

Hollingworth Baseball Clinics Kickoff At LBCC

Free clinic series begins Saturday at LBCC to boost youth baseball. Coaches and players may attend the lecture demonstrations. information line 420-4243 or arrive at Vike field at 9 39 a.m. Kinshasa dateline notes new jungle rumble tone.

LBCC Vike Field

Long Beach Booster Club to Meet at College Center

The Long Beach City Booster Club will meet tonight at 7:30 in the college center. Films of the El Camino game will be shown and the pepsters will entertain the attendees.

Long Beach City College Center

UCLA Faces Washington Test as Dankworth Takes Charge

UCLA coaches expect Dankworth to lead immediately after consistent practice issues. Vermeil notes Sciarra leaves football this season and the team shifts to a heavier emphasis on the offensive line. UCLA travels to Seattle aiming to beat Washington for the first time since 1958, while Washington’s recent win over Oregon heightens the challenge.

Dankworth Jeff John Vermeil Sciarra UCLA Seuira Seattle Washington Husky Stadium Oregon Bruins Wermell Huskies USC

Trojan Club welcomes USC coach Rob Boyd at Velvet Turtle

Trojan Club guest speaker Rob Boyd USC basketball coach appears at the Jan Beach Trojans Club meeting at the Velvet Turtle Restaurant. Social hour starts 6:30 PM, dinner 7:30 PM, with the event in the evening.

USC Rob Boyd Jan Beach Trojan Cluh

Jackson's drive: from doubt to on field at LBSU

Duane Jackson, once cut from the baseball team, earns a chance on the football squad at Long Beach State. He credits Wayne Howard and coach Pease for belief, recounts a tense LASU meeting, and stresses a life shaped by persistent fighting from LA projects to collegiate athletics.

Duane Thomas Mercury Morris Jackson LBSU Wayne Howard Howard Pease LASU

Steelers Rally Past Falcons On Late TD Drive

Bradshaw praised ball control as Pittsburgh beat Atlanta 21-17 to improve to 9-4 and widen the AFC Central lead. Harris and Blejer contributed key plays including a 9 yard run and a 1 yard score, while Lee tossed two TDs for the Falcons before a late field goal.

Bradshaw Harris Steelers Srlel Cincinnati Rorky Blejer Falcons Page Nick Mike-Mayer Atlanta Rob Lee Lee Ken Burrow Jim Mitchell

Where's Fire faces abrupt WFL withdrawal in Chicago meeting

World Football League owners gather in Chicago for an emergency session to address the Chicago Fire's withdrawal from the final three games. Memphis owner John Bassett confirms the failure. Tom Griger and Jim Spavilas unavailable for comment. The league already saw Detroit Wheels and Jacksonville Sharks suspend operations this season.

New York World Football League Chicago Chicago Fire John Bassett WEL Memphis Bassett Tom Griger Jim Spavilas Don Andersen Detroit Wheels Jacksonville Sharks

Kings edge Canadiens in division bid with shutout start

The Kings built a six point division lead over Montreal as Don Kozak scored in the second period and Berry added an assist. Vachon credited defense for clean looks and noted it was his best start yet, with a shutout within reach as Los Angeles prepared to host St. Louis next.

Montreal Berry Don Kozak Kings Vachon Vachou St. Louis Fes Vesiod Lo Drogen Barty Keli Liss Angnies Kozak Mangia

Ali Contacts Cosell Before Foreman Title Fight

Muhammad Ali telephoned broadcaster Howard Cosell during a Monday night NFL game to say he expects to beat George Foreman in the world heavyweight title bout. The call came from Zaire at Three Rivers Stadium Pittsburgh during halftime of the Steelers Falcons game.

George Foreman Muhammad Ali Olympic Auditorium New York Howard Cosell Three Rivers Stadium Pittsburgh Casell N'Sele Zaire Pittsburgh Steelers Avanta Falcons

Long Beach State Cagers Plan Public Scrimmage

The Long Beach State 49ers under new head coach Dwight Jones will stage an open scrimmage Saturday at 10:36 AM ahead of a Nov. 7 opener vs. L. A. State. The team must replace all five starters from last season's 24 2 squad as James Dawson led the previous scrimmage, hitting 10 of 11 shots.

Long Beach L.A. State Dwight Jones 49Ers Air Force James Dawson

PBA earns mark as Earl Anthony wins Cleveland Open

Earl Anthony of Tacoma Washington captured the Cleveland Open to set a new PBA season earnings record accumulating fifty thousand dollars. The victory solidifies his lead in the Professional Bowlers Association standings.

Cleveland Earl Anthony Tacoma Wash

Islanders Rout California in Large Margin Win

UNONDALE New York Islanders hammered California WA by a large margin with Ed Westfall and Bilk MacMillan hat tricks. Toronto beat Phoenix 7 2 as Tom Simpson added two goals in the win for the Toros, extending a winning streak to consecutive victories.

Uniondale N.Y Ed Westfall Bilk MacMillan New York Islanders California Toronto Tom Simpson Wayne Dillon Phoenix Toros Tocal Allz

Pro grid briefs and NFL injuries ripple across rosters

Pro football briefs report injuries and lineup changes across multiple teams. Patriots lose Mel Phillips to a shoulder injury while Ram starter Wilbur Dacksary is listed after a sprain. Eagles James and Saints players face knee and shoulder issues. A Narcotics arrest follows a Bengals incident hours after Ernst’s arrest. In college action, Steve Kubeciski scores 18 as Milwaukee defeats Philadelphia 83-75 in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame game.

Patriots HFL Rob Windsor Ipebacker Ian NFL Mel Phillips Seston Ecken Wilbur Dacksary Courtut Ram Eagles Ernst Saints Jerry Moore Shadar Detroit Springfield Mass Steve Kubecski Milwaukee Philadelphia

Hockey briefs and other sports notes excerpted from late issue

A fragmented sports page itemizes brief notes across hockey and baseball with mentions of teams, players, and events. It references Blues, Pirates, and Yankee material alongside college and conference mentions, with several garbled names and partial phrases indicating upcoming games, injuries, and matchups.

LBSU grid club meets tonight with Howard staff

The Quarterback Club will meet at Hulfstetler's Restaurant in Bel Mont Shore at 7 30 PM. Wayne Howard head coach of the 49ers will present film from the near upset of San Diego and preview Saturday night’s Veterans Stadium opponent Southern Illinois.

Long Beach State Hulfstetler’s Second St Bel Mont Shore Wayne Howard Howard 49Ers San Diego Veterans Stadium Southern Minois

Bishop Amat Dominates St. Anthony In Angelus League Cross Country

Bishop Amat claimed the top six places to seal a 48 to 13 victory over St. Anthony in the Angelus League cross country meet at Heartwell Park. The Saints drop to 1-2 in league standings as Amat posted a convincing win led by individual scorers and a strong team showing.

Amat Minners Lancers St. Anthony Heartwell Fark Saints Islitep Amat Ts Casula Gy Ebiret Menard VO Hiner PL Ebiner Savidian

Long Bhach RevGurbation Sevograhs 48 Parcott Plant 3

Unclear OCR text lists multiple teams and scores including Gloria Marshall 22 Stowolls 2 and Lakewood baptist 19. Memorial Medics 33 Evebillers 3 Sidearinders 14 KAR 4 Goermler Chevroret 41. GAMES TONIGIT 7 4 Pan dates 4 Miserata.

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