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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1969

Page

13

UCLA hosts Pitt in centennial season opener at the Coliseum

UCLA aims to prove last week’s 37–0 win over Oregon State was real as it hosts Pittsburgh in the Coliseum at 8 p.m. before about 45 000. Pitt, coached by Carl DePasqua, faces a tough test with key players sidelined and star back Dennis Ferris returning from injury as the Panthers bring 18 lettermen into the game.

Oregon State UCLA Bruins University of Pittsburgh Panthers Pitt Dave Havern The Dennis Ferris

USC Faces Cornhuskers In Season Opener Questions QBs

USC quarterback status dominates as the Trojans open at Nebraska with Jones and Fassel healing and Briner eyed as potential starter. Nebraska battles injuries including Tagge ankle and Orduna knee as Didur sidelined, game at 11 30 AM PST broadcast on KBIG.

Trojans Lincoln Cornhuskers Jones Fassel McKay Greg Briner Mike Holmgren Nebraska Jerry Tagge Cornhusker Bob Devaney van Brownsonn Tagge Dale Didur Long Beach City College Didur Rick Wilkes UCLA Vikings Joe Orduna Devaney Southland KBIG

Rams Face Toughest Opening Day Challenge Ever

Baltimore dispatch on the Rams preparing for a opening game versus the Colts with doubts about injuries. George Allen cites poor physical condition and a hard hit defense as injuries mount. Diron Talbert steps in for the injured Lamar Lundy with cracked ribs.

Baltimore Rams Colts George Allen Lamar Lundy Diron Talbert Gregg Schumacher Lundy Jules Rasinski Ken Iman Iman

19er to Follow Honors at Evanston and Mobility for a Big Man

A high school basketball season recap notes an 19er earning all state and all city honors at Evanston Illinois while the team emphasizes mobility for a key big man integral to its offense and defense.

Evanston, Ill

Vikings Open Season With Mystery Offense

Long Beach City College opens 1969 football at Harbor College in Wilmington at 8 p m. Coach Paul Chafe keeps starting backfield and offense under wraps as LBCC seeks a strong start. Ed Giles and Lenny Gaeta lead a potent running attack while Terry Widel directs the offense. Mark Lewis and Tom Hawkins anchor a tough Harbor defense after returning passes by Jim Sanders. Crosby could become Harbor's top receiver in Sea Hawk history.

Long Beach City College Harbor College Wilmington Paul LBCC Sea Hawks Vikings Chase Ed Giles Lenny Gaeta James Kirby Tony Hagan Terry Widel Harbor Mark Lewis Tom Hawkins Sea Hawk Jim Sanders Compton George Crosby Sanders

Longhorns Open 1969 Season Versus California on TV

Texas Longhorns start the centennial college football season with a high powered offense led by James Street at quarterback and running backs Ted Kay and Steve Worster against California. Texas seeks momentum after a 34 point per game average last season as KNBC plans a 1 15 p m telecast of the Texas California clash and other top matchups headline opening weekend.

Texas Longhorns California Darrell Regal Longhorns West Coast Golden Bears Texas James Street Ted Kay Steve Worster Penn State

Longhorn California TV Lineups Preview Navy Game

Longhorns rely on defense against Navy while Navy faces a strong Penn State unit led by Dennis Onkotz Mike Reid and Steve Smear. Penn State offensive backs struggle with pace as Charlie Pittman battles injuries but plans to start. Arkansas begins season with Bill Montgomery and Chuck Dicus among 37 returnees. Alabama meets Virginia Tech in Bear Bryant versus Jerry Claiborne matchup after last year's 14-7 Alabama win.

KNBC Penn State Navy Indiana Kentucky Arizona Wyoming Oklahoma State Arkansas Little Rock Southern California Nebraska Northwestern Notre Dame Kansas Texas Tech Air Force Missouri Houston Florida Nittany Lions Joe Paterno Dennis Onkotz Mike Reid Steve Smear Alabama Virginia Tech Bear Sryant Jerry Claiborne Tech

Reserved seats for 49ers home games announced

Valley State on Oct. 4 Northern Arizona on Oct. 18 Santa Clara on Oct. 24 Fresno State on Nov. 8 Cal State L A on Nov. 15. Checks payable to Associated Students. Send to 6101 East Seventh St.

Valley State Northern Arizona Santa Clara Fresno State Cal State L.A

Griese leads Dolphins against Raiders defense

Miami quarterback Bob Griese seeks to expose Oakland’s aggressive defense as the Dolphins face the defending Western Division champions. Griese threw for 327 yards last week and mixed passing with effective scrambling while receivers Clancy Noonan and Twilley produced. Daryle Lamonica leads the Raiders’ balanced attack as 15 to 2 point favorites.

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