California Teens Named To U S Olympic Gymnastics Team
Long Beach teenager Cathy Rigby and 16 year old Wendy Cluff earned Olympic berths as the eight woman team representing the United States in Mexico City. The pair moved up through two days of trials to secure spots alongside Tanac Matheny Mulvihill Bolin Gleason Pingatore and others.
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Former Dodger Exec Named Angels' G.M.
Dick Walsh the former Dodgers executive was named general manager of the Los Angeles Angels at a press conference in Anaheim. He signed a seven year contract and will begin full time duties November 1. Angels president Bob Reynolds announced manager Bill Rigney also received a two year deal.
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Zits. what a start to a football season
A wide range of college and pro results thrill fans as Stanford, UCLA, USC and Cal post big wins while the Rams dominate the Steelers. The piece notes longer games due to a new rule and predicts more scoring, with Cal State Long Beach eyeing earlier starts for better public relations.
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Billie Jean starts 3 month recovery
World tennis champion Billie Jean Moffitt King undergoes knee surgery in Long Beach. Doctor says three months before return. she may stay seven days in hospital after a two hour operation. She reported long term knee damage from extensive play and Open pain.
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U S Volleyball Squads Face Nippon Stars in Long Beach
The United States and Japan square off at Long Beach Arena starting at 7:30 in a doubleheader, women first then men, as final tuneups before the Mexico City Olympics. Japan women are defending champions. Japan men won a third place in prior events.
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Olympic Volleyball Preview From Coast to Coast
The radio schedule lists Angels vs Twins at 8 p m and Dodgers vs Cubs at 11 30 a m on KFWB and KFI respectively. U S coaches for the men are Jim Coleman and John Lowell with the women led by Harlan Cohen and Gene Chambliss. The matches preview next month’s Games with Japanese and American squads set for Oct 13 and Oct 23. Notable: Mike Bright of Malibu and Patti Bright are highlighted stars among a mix of veterans and newcomers on both teams.
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Lakers Bolster Defense by Acquiring Keith Erickson
Lakers coach Bill van Breda Kolff traded Erwin Mueller to Chicago for Keith Erickson, a 6-foot-5 guard from UCLA, to form a top defensive backcourt with West and Crawford. Erickson averaged 12.2 points in 1967-68 and is expected to start, aiding a title push.
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Bill Russell Signs $400000 Contract With Celtics
Boston Celtics star coach Bill Russell signed a two year contract near 400000 dollars after months of talks with Celtics general manager Red Auerbach. The deal, discussed with Balantine Brewery officials, places Russell among the highest paid players in professional sports.
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Ridges CALENDAR Highlights Games at Pomona Arena and Anaheim
Calendar lists Polo Mona Fairgrounds first post 12 30 p m as well as Volleyball at L A Arena at 7 30 p m Roller Games at Olympic Auditorium 8 p m and Baseball Twins vs Angels at Anaheim Stadium 8 p m.
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