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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1968

Page

16

Rams Ready to Clash with 49ers After Cleveland Win

The Los Angeles Rams beat the Cleveland Browns 24 6 to extend their regular season streak to 11 wins and 3 0 in Coastal Division play. They prepare to face the San Francisco 49ers at Memorial Coliseum Sunday, seeking revenge for the last regular season defeat.

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Coaches Not Satisfied With Defensive Efforts After Wins

USC coach John McKay and UCLA coach Tommy Prothro voiced mixed feelings after victories last weekend. McKay criticized defense against Northwestern and discussed tweaks before the Miami game. Prothro cited and feared Syracuse’s passing game and noted imperfect play against Washington State.

Los Angeles UPS John McKay Tommy Prothro University of Southern California UCLA

Scrap Iron Johnson to Face Carter in Wednesday Bout

George Scrap Iron Johnson meets Al Wildcat Carter in the main event at Bill Miller's boxing program at the Silver Slipper. The heavyweight clash is billed as a Pier 6 brawl with Johnson expected around 203 pounds and Carter near 195. Televised later in San Francisco and Los Angeles.

George Scrap Iron Johnson Wildcat Carter Bill Miller San Francisco Los Angeles Leo Bennett Joe Frazier Eddie Machen Big Train Lincoln Chuck Leslie Leslie Manuel Ramos Las Vegas Thad Spencer Elmer Rush Frazier Santo Amanti Italy Marty

Warriors 8 1 Gaels in Southern Conference tennis

Western High School hosts a 8 1 victory over the Gorman Gaels led by Craig Siriani who defeated Tim Cope 6 0 6 0. Western won five singles matches and split the doubles with Barnett Fabbi edging Ogle Lake 8 6 6 4.

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Purdue Repeats Upset to Top AP Football Ranking

Purdue captured 34 first place votes from the UPI coaches, staying No. 1 after a 37-22 win over Notre Dame. Notre Dame fell to No. 8 as Penn State rose to No. 3 and UCLA moved to No. 4, with Kansas and Nebraska following.

Purdue Notre Dame Irish Leroy Keyes Mike Phipps Perry Williams Boilermakers Ara Parseyvhian Penn State Kansas State UCLA

Top 20 college football teams in UPI poll second week

Purdue leads the UPI top 20 with 34 first place votes as 2-0, followed by Southern California and Penn State. The list ranks teams 1 through 20 with records noted and includes Alabama, Miami, Georgia, Arkansas, Houston, Arizona State, California, Michigan State, Tennessee, and Mississippi among others receiving votes.

Alabama Mississippi Miami Georgia Arkansas Houston Arizona State California Michigan State Tennessee NEW York UPI United Press International Purdue Southern California Penn State UCLA Kansas Nebraska Ohio State Notre Dame Louisiana State Florida Stanford Iowa Michigan Texas Tech Oregon State Air Force

NSU Rebels Face Westminster in Sixth Home Stretch Game

Nevada Southern University aims for a 4th straight win at Cashman Field as undefeated NSU hosts Westminster College of Salt Lake City. NSU leads 3-0 with strong defense, balanced offense, and key contributions from Hodges Hodges, Buzick, and Casey.

Nevada Southern University Rebels Cashman Field Westminster College Parsons Westminster Salt Lake City NSU Carroll College Boise State College Idaho Nevada Southern Rebels Azusa Pacific University of San Francisco St. Mary’s Steve Buzick Larry Hodges Buzick Sparks Hodges Pomona Calif USF Eddy Cooper Nevada Southern University

Mantle Mum on Future After 1968 Season Ends

Mickey Mantle flew home to Dallas and skipped New York's final game of 1968. The Yankee slugger ended the season at .236 with 18 homers and 54 RBIs, and sits third on the all time list after hitting his 535th career homer against Dennis McLain. Mantle previously said he would retire unless things changed drastically. He was in San Antonio to open the first of a planned restaurant chain.

George Allen Cleveland Rams Allen Dallas Cowboys San Diego Chargers Maxie Baughan Ryan Tommy Mason Diron Talbert Bernie Casey Roman Gabriel Mason Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Mickey Desert Inn UPI New York Yankee Yankees Mantle Dennis McLain Babe Ruth Willie Mays San Antonio

Five New Outlets Listed For Ducati Five New Outlets Listed For Ducati

Nevada Southern University athletic director Michael Drakulich announces five new ticket outlets for remaining six home games. Outlet list includes Lou's TV Service, A-1 Sports, The Outdoorsman, Davey's Locker, and West Hill Lanes along with their addresses. Coach Bill Ireland's Rebels host Westminster College Saturday.

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