Winning Has All 49ers Wearing Wide Smiles
Cal State Long Beach topped UC Santa Barbara 89 to 77 before 7,381 at the Long Beach Arena as the 49ers stretched their win streak to five. Coach Jerry Tarkanian praised Lynn and Williams after Lynn grabbed 27 rebounds and 24 points while Williams hit all nine shots, including four free throws. Miller noted improved play and a strong defensive effort that limited UCSB to 59 points. The team now prepares for finals week after a busy stretch and looks to build on a 12th win in 18 games.
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Fred Miller
Jerry Tarkanian
Bob Lynn
Bernard Williams
Miller
Cal State Long Beach
Long Beach
49Ers
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Tarkanian
Ins
Lynn
Wiliams
Lymm
George Trapa
Gauchos
Dave Jones
Cal State
Salaly
Ders
Fresno State
San Jose State
Dame
Santa Barbara
Celtics Fall to Bucks in Narrow Loss
The Milwaukee Bucks recovered from a halftime deficit to defeat Boston 120-113 as Lew Alcindor posted 44 points and Rob Dandridge chipped in 29. The Celtics played with a depleted roster while Philadelphia edged San Diego 106-105 and Baltimore beat Seattle 111-9 in other NBA results.
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Milwaukee Bucks
Lew Alcindor
Boston Celtic
Philadelphia
San Diego
Baltimore
Seattle
Rob Dandridge
Bucks
Milwaukee
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En Finkel
Ise
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Souls
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Adame Ten Weiter
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Toile Adelante
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Rarnoce
Miles
Aarin
As Monror
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Ae Murrey
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Thorn
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Senttic
Gordie Howe Declines 22nd All-Star Bid
Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings, age 42 and in his 25th NHL season, declines this year’s All-Star invitation saying he doesn’t deserve it and would likely not play. After Detroit’s 2-1 loss to Minnesota, Howe notes his record 21 All-Star games and past scoring marks, while tallying 14 goals and 12 assists in 32 games this season.
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Gordie Howe
Detroit Red Wings
Iesday
Boston
Right Wincher
Minnesota North Stars
Detroit
Howe
Red Wings
Barry's Closing Burst Lifts Nets Over Cougars 120 112
Barry scored eight points in the final minute to fuel the New York Nets 120 112 win over the Carolina Cougars in the ABA. Indiana beat Wenticky 197 124 while Denver defeated Texas 129 125 and Memphis edged Utah 7 something. Netolicky and Keller combined for 61 points for Indiana as the Pacers logged their ninth straight victory.
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New York Nets
Carolina Cougars
Aelion
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Texas
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Utah
Couglars
Ted New York
Barry
Steve
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Billy Keller
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Joe Hamilton
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Porttana
Iunday
Ilwankee
Boston
Shlagelpnia
Sar
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Foe
Carolina
Siiuan
Isiane
Kentucky
Uten
Virginia
Celtics Without Havlicek In Defeat At Home
Dim McGlocklin led with 23 points as Boston played without John Havlicek due to a pulled muscle and without Jo Jo White who was in the Army Reserves. The absence hurt Boston as they struggled to maintain scoring.
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Dim McGlocklin
Boston
John Havlicek
Ja Jo White
Century Club Banquet Welcomes Coast Sports Greats
Long Beach Century Club plans a grand awards banquet at the Lafayette Hotel Grand Ballroom drawing notable figures from all sports. Co athletes of the year Dennis Dummit UCLA and Leon Burns Cal State Long Beach lead honorees with past stars Bil Sie Jean Moffitt and Willie Brown also noted. Voting closes tonight for most popular athlete with ballots due by midnight in the sports department. Tickets available via Jim Dailey or Steve Kral, with a reader ticket box on page for convenience.
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Long Beach Century Club
Lafayette Hotel
Ciy
Dennis Dummit
UCLA
Leon Burns
Cal State Long Beach
Century Club
Jim Dailey
Steve Kral
I, PT
Kings Defeat Flyers in Stubborn 6-Point Trip
Kings grind through a rugged trip ending with a 4-2 win at Chicago followed by a 0-4-2 stretch. Noel Price opened the scoring for Los Angeles, Bob Berry added his 14th, and Adie Joyal set up Ross Lonsberry after a misplayed puck to seal the Flyers game in Philadelphia.
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Noel Price
Denis DeJordy
Bob Berry
Kings
Denseman
Matt Ravlich
Bobby Clarke
Flyers
Andy LaCroix
Simon Nolet
Jim Johnson
Favell
Addie Joyal
Bit Flelt
Ross Lonsberry
Iseason
Joyal
Regan
Suc Grenier
Real Lemieux
Ravell
George Torchiana
John McCauley
Philadelphia
Frank Udvari
NHL
Udvari
McCauley
Long Beach Names 1970 Most Popular Athlete
The Long Beach community designates its 1970 Most Popular Athlete, honoring a standout figure from local sports. The recipient, celebrated for versatility and public presence, embodies the era’s athletic spirit, drawing broad support from fans and officials alike.
My Selection Please Mail to Most Popular Athlete Contest
The Independent Press Telegram invites entries for its Most Popular Athlete contest run by the Sports Department in Long Beach. The winner will be honored at Century Club’s 15th annual Sports Night Banquet on Thursday January 31, with entry deadline January 18.
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Independent, Press-Telegram
Long Beach
Century Club
Long Beach Sports Night Tickets on Sale for Banquet
Tickets for Long Beach's 15th annual Sports Night banquet can be ordered by mail on Thursday Jan 21. Mail orders with checks to Jim Dailey at 850 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach 90802. Tickets cost 12.50 each payable to L B Century Club.
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Long Beach
Jim Dailey
E. Ocean Blvd
L.B. Century Club
Auckland Title Won by Kathy Harter in Singles Final
Kathy Harter of Seal Beach California captured the Auckland Tennis Championships women's singles crown by defeating Sheily Monds of New Zealand 6-1, 54. Harter also won doubles with Patsy Stevens of New Zealand and mixed doubles with Mark Elliott of the United States, defeating pairs from New Zealand and Germany ties. The report lists various college matches and results across teams including UCLA, Southern California, and Notre Dame with scattered scores and opponents.
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Patsy Stevens
New Zealand
Anne Stevens
Elaine Stephan
Mark Eliott
United States
Yanks' Cohan Retains Lead in Cup Race
Hobart Australia UPI Don Cohan of the United States held his overall lead in the Prince Philip Cup dragon class after finishing third in heat five. Denmark’s Axel Holm steered the May-Brilt to victory by 55 seconds over Adios of Australia amid tricky winds.
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Hobart
Australia
UPI
Don Cohan
United States
Axel Holm
Denmark
Adios
Bruins Trounce Leafs 9-1 in NHL action
The Boston Bruins routed the Toronto Maple Leafs 9-1 as Johnny McKenzie suffered a shoulder separation. Phil Esposito set up two goals and scored, Don Marcotte added two, while Chicago beat New York 4-3 and Detroit blanked Minnesota 2-1 in other NHL games.
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Boston Bruins
Johnny McKenzie
Toronto Maple Leafs
Chicago
New York
Minnesota
Detroit
Buffalo
Montreal
Vancouver
California
McKenzie
Toronto
Jim Corey
Phil Esposito
Don Marcotte
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