Alston Extends Dodgers Management Streak to Sixteen
The Los Angeles Dodgers officially renewed Walter Alston’s contract for his 16th season as manager. Dwight Adams becomes pitching coach, succeeding Harold Phillips, with Alston’s aide on the bench. Revising staff includes Danny Ozark Jim Gilliam Carroll Beringer and Dixie Walker hired as minor league batting instructor.
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Red) Adams
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Lefty) Phillips
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Laver and Ashe Reach Semifinals in Pacific Southwest Open
Laver defeats Graebner 2-6 6-2 6-1 and Ashe outlasts Emerson 5-7 8-6 6-4 in a double feature night before 4,360 at the LA Sports Arena. Casals shocks Jones 3-6 6-3 7-5 to reach the women’s final, with finals set Sunday at 6 p.m.
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Cal State Long Beach Invitat ion Cross Country and Local Sports Schedule
The calendar lists events across sports venues including Cal State Long Beach in a cross country invitational at campus course at 10 am. Other items include horse racing at the L A County Fairgrounds Pomona after noon, baseball Dodgers at Dodger Stadium, tennis Pacific Southwest Open at the Los Angeles Sports Arena, college football UCLA to host Pittsburgh at the Coliseum, prep football San Bernardino vs Millikan and Poly vs Santa Ana Valley at Veterans Stadium, roller games at the Olympic Auditorium, auto racing CRA sprints at Ascot Park, and drag racing at Lions Drag Strip with eliminations at 7. JC Football L A City College at L A City at 8.
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Games Today Chicago at Pittsburg and More Baseball
Matches feature Niekro leading Chicago against Ellis and Pittsburg. New York visits Philadelphia with Wise opposing Selma, while Ciathonpti meets Houston with Maloney facing Wilson. Jaster and Reed square off as Dodgers host San Francisco with Perry pitching for the Giants.
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Bruins Open 1968 with Pitt showdown in Coliseum
UCLA brings a potent home run offense led by run threats and receivers including Mickey Cureton Greg Jones Rick Purdy Bob Manning and George Farmer as they host Pitt in a nationally watched opener. Soph Bill Bolden replaces Beban at quarterback while prothro’s defense looks for depth at corner and linebacker with Agajanian and Ballou anchoring the line.
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Kings Lose Second Straight 4-2 in Barrie Exhibition
The Minnesota North Stars defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 at Barrie Ice Stadium in front of 3,000, as Coach Red Kelly tested his top line to boost scoring. The loss leaves the Kings at 0-2 in the pre season.
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Lancers Defeat Westminster In Season Opener
Lakewood High tops Westminster 21 12 as veteran QB Mike Rae shines. Rae throws 29 and 38 yard TDs to Rankin and Gillies, adds a 35 yard scamper and 3 PATs. Westminster stalls on ground, Rae dominates with 196 passing yards and 83 yard drive.
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Wilson Wallops Western in opener behind strong ground game
Wilson High routed Western 35 19 in a season opener. Rex Hoover and Steve Eckdahl led the ground attack with 123 and 52 yards respectively as Wilson ran 76 plays to Western’s 45. Quarterback Jeff Burroughs connected on a late first half scoring pass to Mike Leininger while Wilson’s defense limited Western’s passing offense.
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Miami Hurricanes Open Season With 28 7 Victory Over Northwestern
Miami quarterback David Olivo threw three touchdown passes to lift the Hurricanes to a 28-7 win over Northwestern in Friday night action. After a 7-7 halftime deadlock, Olivo shifted to the air, producing all three scores in a burst of 9 minutes and 46 seconds. Miami, ranked fifth nationally, earned revenge in the season opener.
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Hurricanes embarrassed by Northwestern in preseason thriller
In last year's preseason rankings the Hurricanes were upset by North Western. Miami drives featured Olivo passing and Kalina scoring, while Northwestern struck with a Shelbourne to Luxton pass and defensive pressure from Hendricks.
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Aztecs Triumph Over NIU 40 21 Behind 67 Yard Run
San Diego State defeats Northern Illinois 40 to 21 as halfback Mac Dillingham breaks free for a 67 yard touchdown in the third period, sparking the Aztecs to the win at home.
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