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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1969
Page
11
A fragment lists Ernie E Masons and Santa Anita Handicap with mentions of Independent and Arne Beach. The readable text hints at a racing context and a Tuesday call with red 2s, but lacks verifiable detail on event, participants, or outcome.
Sam Robinson of Cal State Long Beach is named college division player of the week after 23 points and 16 rebounds in a 101-78 win over Cal State L.A. He followed with 4 points against Valley State, while UCLA and Oregon State headlines highlight the Pacific game night.
New Orleans announces the signing of two free agents from California State College at Los Angeles. Quarterback John Erdhaus, seventh nationally in passing last year, and flanker Mike Anderson, who scored one touchdown, join the NFL camp.
Buffalo Bills owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr. has not signed Heisman winner Oops on to an AFL deal despite weeks of rumors. Bills spokesman Jack Horrigan says Wilson has had only one bargaining session with Dr. Simpson's representatives and remains far apart on terms. Simpson has not visited Buffalo, though his March 18 dinner in St. Catharines looms, keeping chatter alive about a possible signing.
The Lakers aim to reassert themselves in the West with Elgin Baylor Night upcoming as West recovers from multiple injuries. West, averaging 30.3 points before his latest setback, faces a slow return while Baylor nears form after a strong 18-for-21 showing.
A crowded Golden Gate card shows multiple race notes with names like Sochad Leader Toni 813.80 and Eden's Beau Reckless Mantent and Doctar Ugg among entrants. The text lists times, payouts, and participant names across nine races, reflecting a compact racing page format with odds and competitors.
Funeral services will be held for Jerry Gleason 21 of Yorba Linda who died Saturday during a qualifying run at Marine Stadium in Long Beach. He was thrown from the cockpit of the hydroplane Mr. Ed at about 130 mph after the boat was struck by a gust of wind. A rosary was said tonight at Pierce Bros. Mortuary in Alhambra. Services Thursday at All Souls Church in Alhambra begin at 10:00 a.m. at the Electric and Main Street church.
Gabriele Seyfert of East Germany surged to 244.5 points to lead the compulsory figures at the World Figure Skating Championships in Colorado Springs. Beatrice Schubn of Austria followed second, Bana Moskova of Czechoslovakia was third while U S skaters Holmez of Colorado Springs and Janet Lynn of Rockford ranked fifth and sixth. The 16 year old Lynn faced pressure as one of the United States title hopefuls. In Chicago, Mrs Dennis Hull gave birth to a son at Memorial Hospital in Elmhurst. Other notes list various boxing and local sport results and upsets at venues in Tokyo and Tijuana.
Long Beach City College opens its 1969 Metropolitan Conference tennis campaign Wednesday with coach Benny Iger optimistic. Crigger, in his fourth year, notes cancellations of nonconference matches due to rain and says LBCC’s only competition so far has been Goldten West, which LBCC beat 9 0.
The article previews 1967 tennis prospects for the Vikings, noting 0-12 in 1966 and 1-10 in 1967 with two new conference entrants Pierce and Pasadena. Coach Crigger expresses optimism, cites returning players and new signees, and highlights Bruce, Naquin, and Hichils as top performers. Also mentions Red Wings defenseman Kent Douglas rejoining, and local recreation park events plus upcoming tournaments and deadlines in March.
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