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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1968

Page

19

Tough Schedule Biggest Roadblock Crusading Lancers

Lakewood High the Moore League contender opens with Westminster and Chaffey before Mater Dei and St Paul then El Rancho in league play. Coach John Ford says the 7-1-1 team last year has top talent led by QB Mike Rae and RB Al Lemmerman. The Lancers aim to win the Moore League despite a tough 1967 schedule and a loss to Millikan.

Lakewood High Lancers Arch-Ri Lakewood Westminster Chaffey Mater Dei St. Paul el Rancho Ford Mike Rae al Lemmerman Don Richardson Tom Knudson Cal Clack Rae Lemmerman Richardson Knudson Clack Rich Herman Steve Lauriano Gary Rankin John Wilkins Andy Gordon Bill Todd Scott Rollins Rick Gillies Bancroft Jim Nash John Ford Alexander Tom Collins Don Shaw Warren Stephenson Rey Woolhesight Barry Biehl Kim Hannaford Kirk Wishart Frank Morales Larry O’brien Steve Martinez Bill McCullough Bill Mayer Mike Fulcher Jack Bennett Steve Laurianow Dana Hogan Dick Anderson Mike Gonterman Tom Wianecki Rick Reynolds John Geesman Steve Tadia Jim Whitney John Larsen Gary Puckett Elliott Nett Mike Sheehan John Likins Rich Collins Marty Erplg Acetrone Ray Pollack Pat Moore Bruce Crawford Rich Gloger Spencer Butts Rich Jones Rick Anties Steve Kilt Mike Schulman Gregae Dave Smith Pata Anc Rancho Soremn Miltikan Wilson Veterans Stadium Lesie Spencer

Tennessee Georgia Open 1968 Season on Artificial Turf

Tennessee Volunteers face Georgia Bulldogs on the new Knoxville synthetic surface in a nationally televised kickoff. Nebraska hosts Wyoming. Dooley complains the turf hurts Georgia while Dooley calls the surface ideal for Tennessee. The slate includes several night and afternoon games across multiple colleges.

Tennessee Georgia Tennessee Volunteers Georgia Bulldogs Knoxville Tenn Vols Nebraska Cornhuskers Associated Press Nebraska Wyoming

Vikings and Seahawks Scrimmage at Harbor College

Long Beach City College hosts Harbor College for a closed two hour pre season scrimmage at Veterans Stadium. LBCC opens Sept 21 at Los Angeles City College and booster brunch follows at 11 30 a.m. with over 120 meals served.

Long Beach City College Harbor College Veterans Stadium Vikings Los Angeles City College Harbor LBCC Viking Boosters Club

USC Hampered for Gopher Test

Coach John McKay said USC may be hampered for the Sept 21 opener at Minnesota by knee injuries and an inexperienced line. Fullback Dan Scott and flanker Jim Lawrence are nursing knee trouble, affecting practice as preparations continue for the pivotal game.

John McKay University of Southern California Minnesota Dan Scott Jim Lawrence McKay

On Target Miller Merrill Sparkle for 49ers

Miller and Merrill pass for 258 yards and three touchdowns in an intra squad scrimmage at Cal State Long Beach. Waters catches two TD passes, Parks racks up 160 receiving yards, Clayborn adds a one yard TD, and Myers returns a punt 73 yards for a defensive score.

Jerry Miller Dave Merrill Cal State Long Beach Miller Barry Waters Merrill Billy Parks Herm Clayborn Bob Meyers

Over 250 Runners Attend Invitational at Belmont Pier

The Long Beach Comets hosted more than 250 runners at Belmont Pier for an invitational beach run. Co sponsored by the Downtown Lions Club of Long Beach the 5 p.m. races featured Mo Dickson Olympic trials champion and exhibition runs for high schoolers at two miles plus a two mile or open 4.4 mile event.

Long Beach Lions Club Mo Dickson

Hockey Menu Available Free For Interested Readers

A brief notice announces a free hockey menu for readers. It invites fans and readers to pick up or access the menu, highlighting availability for those interested.

Falcons and Vikings Open 49th NFL Season Tonight

Atlanta and Minnesota begin the 49th NFL season in a game on the Vikings field as eight games kick off a three day slate. Bud Grant names Joe Kapp starter over Gary Couzzo with flexibility to switch during the opener. injuries hit Atlanta forcing several personnel changes including Junior Coffey sidelined with a knee injury.

Falcons Vikings Atlanta Minnesota Houston Kansas City Miami Junior Coffey

Unitas Sidelined by Pain. Colts Trade Lorick

John Unitas respected veteran quarterback for the Baltimore Colts battled a lingering elbow or shoulder pain Friday making it unlikely he will start versus the San Francisco 49ers. Colts announce trade of Tony Lorick to the New Orleans Saints for a 1969 No 2 draft pick as Lorick recovers from a thigh injury.

Baltimore John Unitas Baltimore Colts Don Shula San Francisco 49Ers Unitas Colts Tony Lorick New Orleans Saints

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