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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1968

Page

19

Long Beach State Faces Toughest 49er Football Schedule

Cal State Long Beach coach Don Reed outlined a daunting grid slate with Texas El Paso as opener and trips to Fresno State Los Angeles State and Northern Arizona. He noted 83 players turned out with 76 remaining and warned of difficult cuts amid an era of expanded athletic ambitions under Fred Miller.

Cal State Long Beach Don Reed Reed 49Ers Texas el Paso Lone Star State Texas Mississippi Ole Miss Don Fresno State Los Angeles State San Fernando Long Beach State Texas A & I San Francisco State Arizona Lew Allison Arizona Mountains Northern Arizona Cal State Long Beach Long Beach Gang Gladiators Flagstaff Fred Miller San Diego State el Paso San Diego Miller NFL NCAA Fred Jerry Tarkanian South America Bob Wuesthoff USC

Unitas Arm Hurts Threatens Colts Season Opener

Baltimore quarterback John Unitas may miss the NFL opener against San Francisco after injuring his throwing arm in a Saturday game. The 35 year old said his arm is real sore puffed and blue and he cannot raise or straighten it.

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Sports Schedule Highlights From Del Mar and Anaheim

Racing at Del Mar leads afternoon card with first post around 2 p.m. Roller Games set for 7:30 p.m. at Olympic Auditorium. Baseball features Angels versus Tigers at Anaheim Stadium at 8 p.m.

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Baseball and football notes from Major League and NFL injury update

In baseball, Detroit visits the Angels and Minnesota and Baltimore face Washington and New York. In the NFL, Johnny Unitas strains his elbow and may sit, with Earl Morrall set to take quarterback duties if needed. coach Don Shula cites a chronic, non-throwing condition.

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Baseball Scores and Night Games With Player Injury Mention

Scores from today include Atlanta over San Francisco 2 to 1, Philadelphia 8 over Pittsburgh 7, Dodgers 10 over St Louis 1, and Houston at Cincinnati postponed by rain. Tonight San Francisco visits Atlanta, with other games at St Louis Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh. Unitas reported arm pain after a first quarter snap against Dallas, with ice and a tight bandage applied afterward.

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Angels Prep for McLain as Lolich Dominates

Detroit ace Mickey McLain heads to Anaheim Stadium aiming for his 29th win and a shot at 30 for the season. Detroit teammate Lolich had Angels scatted for two hits in Monday’s shutout, continuing a dominant giving up runs.

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Sports Con Radio and TV Show Debuts Connected Coverage

A new stereo sports con radio and TV program launches, pairing live broadcasts with analysis and behind the scenes notes. The program aims to expand coverage of local teams and major matchups through multiple channels and time slots.

Tigers eye AL title as Homer spree continues

Detroit fanned 10 hits with three homers by Horton Stanley and Kaline boosting a 10-2 win over the Angels. The victory narrows the Tigers magic number to 10 with 17 games left as Mayo targets 100 wins and a possible World Series bid.

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Ashe Wins U S Open Title In Five Sets Marathon

Arthur Ashe Jr. defeated Tom Okker of the Netherlands in a 14-12 5-7 6-3 3-6 6-3 final to claim the U S Open championship before 7 100 at the West Side Tennis Club Forest Hills. He becomes a leading figure in American tennis and comments on race and power mark the victory.

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Angels Farm Club Leaders Attend Inactive Day

Managers Joe Adcock Chuck Tanner and Del Rice were present as Tanner earns Texas League manager of the year. Rice’s San Jose lost the California League playoff Sunday 52. Detroit Angels game notes show Lolich and Bennett pitched with Kaline and Reichardt contributing hits and RBIs in a 6-3 win.

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Gordon Returns to Kansas City as Royals Manager

Joe Gordon is hired by the Kansas City Royals for 1969 on a one year contract to prove his abilities. The former second baseman and ex Athletics manager brings patience and fundamentals teaching to rebuild fan interest and develop players.

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