Frantic college signings and Hollywood ties shake sports
Agents rush to sign college football players before the draft with Cosby backed deals offering Beverly Hills property investments. O J Simpson charms Philadelphia at the Maxwell Awards dinner while agents tout future film and business ventures. References to USC UCLA Stanford and NFL players, Boca, and entertainment crossovers fill the chaotic sports scene with notes on Comer relationships and upcoming film roles.
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Bill Cosby
Gene Washington
Stanford
Mike Battle
Bob Klein
USC
Ron Copeland
UCLA
Cosby
Beverly Hills
O. J. Simpson
Philadelphia
Simpson
Philly
McCullouch
Pearl
Lo Yace
From manager to starting center Lancers star Lessley shines
Lakewood High's Mike Lessley rose from team manager to starting center, scoring 16 points in a 4 80 win over Poly and 19 points earlier in the season. The 6-5 senior, after being cut from jayvee and sophomore teams, earned a starting role through summer work and improved play, helping Lakewood lead the league at 3-0 and boosting hopes for the first league title. The Lancers face Millikan and Wilson this week with key matches ahead.
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Hy Ken Pivernetz
Lakewood High
Lancers
Poly
Mike Lessley
Lessley
Finshed
Jayvee
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The
Bees
Couth
Fred Engels
Mike
Jordan
Millikan
Wilson
Angelus
St. Anthony
Saints
Amat
Terry Chuck sets LBCC scoring pace as freshman forward
Terry Chuck, LBCC's leading scorer and second rebounder, has 253 points in 19 games while shooting 55 percent from the field. The 6-5 forward, praised by coach Rex Hughes as the best freshman forward in the state, helped the Vikings to a 16-3 record and a No. 2 state ranking, with early tournament honors and strong play in Metropolitan Conference action. He credits a position switch and emphasizes team success over individual praise as LBCC eyes a postseason run.
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Terry
Santa Monica
LBCC
Rex Hughes
Vikings
Hughes
Chuck
Cerritos
Awvas Omy
Sala Monica
Pierce
Bakersfield
Pasadena
Jordan High
Explosive Cal State Long Beach ready for UNLV clash
Cal State Long Beach 49ers rely on rapid bursts in offense as Shawn Johnson and Sam Robinson pace 31 session explosions across 19 games. They face UNLV at the Las Vegas Convention Center in a high profile matchup expected to draw about 7,000 spectators.
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Sam Robinson
Sleepy Montgomery
Ray Gritton
Dick Nelson
Bob Lynn
Jerry Tarkanian
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Las Vegas Convention Center
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Rams Poised to snag two top draft picks in Tuesday draft
Rams owner Dan Reeves and director John Sanders expect two of the first 10 selections in Tuesday's college draft in New York. With three first round choices, the Rams hope to add key offensive and backfield help while weighing a possible quarterback option as veteran Milt Plum nears 34. The draft order spots the Rams at No. 8 (Detroit’s pick) and No. 10 (Washington’s pick), plus their own No. 2 overall first-round selection, amid a crowded field of teams and trades.
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USC
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John Wayne
Rock Hudson
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Fd Meador
Cliff Robertson
Philippines
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Aution
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AL Larson
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New York
Merlin Olsén
Belmont Plaza
Detroit
Billy Munson
Washington
Gary Beban
Dan Reeves
Sandes
George Allen
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Chargers
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Denver
O J Simpson as top NFL prospect in BLESTOV system
New data from BLESTOV scouting combines shows football player ratings across blocking tackling speed reactions and character. The system aggregates club input from Bears Lions Eagles Steelers and Vikings with CEPO TROIKA and independent analyses by Packers Cowboys and others shaping pro potential scores.
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Pitt's Fifth Choice Takes Pitt Football Reins
Pitt appoints Carl DePasqua, veteran coach with Waynesburg success, as head football coach after Pitt Athletics Director Myslinski rejects four big names. De Pasqua pledges to rebuild after three 1-9 seasons, acknowledging tough work ahead.
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Pitt Bradaule
Pitt
Myslinski
Lakewood and Phillips 66 swimmers shine at Southern Pacific AAU
Lakewood Aquatic Club and Phillips 66 dominated Beverly Hills High School in a Southern Pacific AAU Seniors meet. Lakewood won six events to Phillips 66 four, led by Sue Atwood with three wins and Lynn Skrifvars with two for Phillips 66. The roster featured notable performances across freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and medley relays by Lakewood and Phillips 66 swimmers.
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Phillips 66
Southern Pacific
Saunday Wid
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Lakewood
Sue Atwood
Lynn Skrifvars
Phillips
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