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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1968
Page
22
Fragmentary text references a prior game or event with names and dates but lacks readable details. It mentions Portugal and a match context and a Wednesday reference, but essential specifics such as teams, scores, or location are unreadable.
The 33-year-old captain delivered a standout third quarter energy surge guiding the team. West, acting as referee judge, drew his fifth personal early, sending him to the bench as Baylor pressed a commanding run.
He used the five finger baseball grip rather than the conventional golf grip yet rose to be one of the game's greatest putters. The note continues from page C-1 detailing his innovative approach and enduring success on the greens.
Margaret Court-Smith, former Wimbledon champion, considers an offer from US promoter George Wecal to turn pro. Lakers beat down St Louis in a late rally as Elgin posts 38 points 12 rebounds 6 assists and West adds 27 in 25 minutes. Jerry returns with 3:17 left for a 108-102 final. Clark shuts down Len Wilkens as Clever Leany averages 21 against the league but 13 versus the Lakers. With seven wins in nine, LA faces Seattle in Friday’s game.
Jackson State emerges as a focal point for NFL and pro football scouts as Dor Manning, UCLA’s all American linebacker, goes late to Cincinnati. Miami signs Jim Hines of Texas Southern who tied the world 100-yard dash record, saying he’ll skip the Olympics for money. Al Benson notes more JSU players may get signed as free agents due to NFL interest.
Nat Fleischer says heavyweights Thad Spencer and Jerry Quarry should wear eight to ten ounce gloves, not 10 ounces, in their World Boxing Association elimination semifinal to crown a successor to Cassius Clay. The winner fights Jimmy Ellis in a yet unnamed city, likely Los Angeles, in March or April. Fleischer argues lighter gloves reduce fatigue and preserve speed, while Quarry and Spencer discuss glove weight and experience as they prepare for a 12 round bout at the Arena in Oakland. Spencer, 24, boasts 32-13 KO wins in eight years. Quarry, 32, is 25-1-4 with notable results against Ernie Terrell and Floyd Patterson.
Lawrence Kan. announces a coaching staff change with Jack Green leaving Kansas to take a Baylor post and Ferry Donahue, ex UCLA tackle, promoted to the Kansas varsity staff. Pepper Rodgers, Kansas coach and former UCLA assistant, elevates Donahue after Green’s departure. Donahue previously helped coach Kansas freshmen in his first year out of college.
Combined News Services reports London authorities accepted 13.2 second hurdling marks by Earl McCullouch of USC and Long Beach. Also recognized were Jim Ryan's 3:51.1 for the mile and 3:31.1 for 1500 meters. Additional U. S. records included Randy Matson's 71-54 shot put and Paul Wilson Jones's 17-7 pole vault, with several other world marks noted from UCLA, USC, San Jose State, and international athletes.
Pete Maravich of LSU leads college basketball scoring with a 44.6 point per game average, aiming to surpass Frank Selvy’s 1944 record. Calvin Murphy of Niagara and Elgin Hayes of Houston follow, while Garfield Smith tops rebounds and Joe Allen leads field goal percentage.
The Seaside Gym in Seaside Walk will honor Harold E. Gunn for his work directing and coordinating the Long Beach Youth Development program which teaches boys boxing for competition in the Golden Gloves. State Assemblyman James E. Hayes and County Supervisor Charles Burton will present the awards. invitations are available from Mrs. Gian at GA42144.
The Los Angeles Rams enter early July with five quarterbacks after drafting UCLA’s Gary Beban and Michigan State’s Jimmy Raye. Bill Guy Anderson was ordered to return to the Rams, while Bill Munson remains the backup. George Allen hinted Raye may switch to defensive back.
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