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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1968
Page
11
The players offered cautious explanations for the game turning points. Tarkenton downplayed the fumble and interception while noting tough division parity and lingering frustration. Coaches and reporters discussed the planned rollout and pregame strategy that shifted as West teams adjusted.
A group of top track and field athletes and officials warned the Amateur Athletic Union that if any member is barred from a meet for competing elsewhere they will all withdraw from events. Led by Ralph Boston, the athletes argued for freedom to choose where to compete as Rev Willest H Crowley of the USTEF urged unity to promote amateur sport and track freedom.
Aged captain logs 32 minutes and 30 points on Saturday then 29 in 35 minutes against Seattle. He collected 26 rebounds over the two games as West notes a key foul and clinching play.
Ben Prudhomme of Granada Hills swept a field of AA fuel dragsters at the 13th Annual American Hot Rod Association Winternationals at Dee Line Dragways in Phoenix. Prudhomme topped the field with five times over 221 miles per hour to claim a $9,600 purse.
Baltimore star Frank Robinson doubts Boston will repeat as AL champions after a season where Carl Yastrzemski challenged him for batting honors and the Triple Crown. Robinson predicts Orioles to win the 1968 pennant, with Minnesota, Chicago, Detroit, and California likely to finish high. He spoke during eye examination in Baltimore after a collision with Al Weis.
Rams guard Jim Ferguson named prep basketball player of the week by the Trojan Club for his 1B point performance in Millikan’s league opener against Wilson. Downey, Parth way Semmes, and Paty and Lakewood also contending as schedule shows Rivera. St Anthony hosts Loyola then Notre Dame in Catholic League action.
Brice Bradshaw 23 a busy basketball forward for Oregon College of Education died from injuries after a Saturday night collision during an Oregon Collegiate Conference game against Eastern Oregon College. He struck the base of the skull on a plastered ball and never regained consciousness.
The narrative describes a pivotal fumble by Tarkenton that shifts momentum for the West. Key plays include a 19-yard power sweep, a 26-yard field goal, and early scoring that secures a 104 lead before the first quarter ends. Players cited include Don Ghindler, Les Josephson, Kim Bakkene, and MolBarr, with UCLA being referenced as a contributor to the West’s advantage.
A Pro Bowl game in the Coliseum featured standout plays by Rob Hayes and Raymond Gabriel. The West edged the East as Don Meredith and Charley Taylor connected for major scores while Gale Sayers and Dave Robinson earned honors. James Gabriel and the Rams fired up a strong fourth quarter defense sealing the win.
Russian athletes prepare for the Mexico City Olympics and appear at the Forum on February 10. Milor Olee Raike tops the sand in sub minute pace, while Valentin Gays Io clears heights. Other participants include Ed ward Gusheliin and Gennady Bulzmyeteny in alternating lanes.
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