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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1971

Page

18

Trojan Coach Describes Wishbone Challenge At Oklahoma

USC coach John McKay discusses facing Oklahoma's Wishbone offense in Norman. He compares past defensive struggles, notes Oklahoma's speed and execution, and analyzes how the Trojans must adjust to counter the triple option led by QB Jack Mildren and backs Joe Wylie Greg Pruitt and fullback Leon Crosswhite.

Trojans Oklahoma Norman USC McKay Notre Dame Purdue Jim Owens Washington Jack Mildren Mildren Joe Wylie Greg Pruitt Leon Crosswhite Gully Ind Minate

Trojans face Sooners in key football showdown

USC coach McKay warns defenses face new triple option challenges from Oklahoma and the Wishbon family era. He notes quarterbacks may call many plays, but running demands orders. USC, listed as six point underdogs, hopes for fewer mistakes and key big plays to upset the Sooners.

McKay Red Sanders Ucla Oklahoma Wishbons Jimmy Jones Trojans Sooners Texas Colorado Pye USC

Dodgers Keep Hopes Alive Despite Giants Pressure

In a tense late inning, Singer delivered a key hit driving home Valentine as Metzger’s fielding failed to prevent the run. Wills described his defensive move as essential to the victory while noting the high stakes, and Valentine scored the decisive run after a misplay by Shortstop.

Valentine Roger Metzger Wills Jim Singer

Giants Rally Weathers Wild Inconsistent Night

Giants struggle behind Acosta as Mays and McCovey force errors and later rallies. McCovey doubles to spark a sixth inning surge, Speier belts his eighth homer, and San Francisco edges ahead before San Diego answers with a late rally. Perry labors for Houston and keeps the Padres close as errors and baserunning drama unfold.

San Diego Tito Fuentes Acosta Wille Mays Willie McCovey Beayes Fuentes Bobby Bonds Hernandez Mays McCovey San Francisco Dick Dietz Gallagher Speier Giants Tom Phoebus Ken Henderson Perry Gary Jestadt Bob Barton Don Mason Ollie Brown Barton Jestadt Terry Mason SAN Diego Heron Hermanas Orish Shemet Echstet Wee Petry Dittz

Brain sports notes on college football season struggles

The piece discusses Pepper Rodgers seven game losing streak and recent injuries. It mentions Hawaii prep star Mike Brain, coach changes, and UCLA Texas game context amid health issues on various lines. Aboard shifts and defensive roster updates are noted with injuries to Gallaher and Echats, plus Reavery’s attention to line play.

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Five for 85 Saturday Family Night at Veterans Stadium

Cal State Tony Beach San Fernando State hosts Family Night on Saturday at Veterans Stadium for a 7:30 p.m. football game. Up to five fans in a family pay five dollars total at the Family Night ticket booth opening at 2:00 p.m., offering bargain prices equivalent to a movie or TV ticket.

San Fernando

Andy Messersmith leads Angels to 3- win over Twins

In Bloomington on Tuesday, Andy Messersmith became the AL's ninth 20-game winner of 1971. He allowed nine hits and struck out seven as Sandy Alomar drove in two runs with his fourth homer, backing a three-run Angels victory over Minnesota.

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Government releases tar numbers for 38 cigarette brands

The U S Government lists tar figures for 38 regular filter cigarettes. Carlton shows the lowest tar, under 4 mg, while some brands reach up to 39 mg. Readers are offered to request a copy of the full tar table by mail.

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