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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1970
Page
12
In college basketball defense talk, Husky coach laments zone use and calls for rules changes. He argues zones slow pace, benefit wealthier programs, and could affect recruiting and parity nationwide. UCLA coach Woodward echoes need for action.
A confused column recalls Culpepper Donnell and Keith Morrow as 1968 president figures in the Long Badely Ottemans Club, honoring outstanding service and envisioning a larger facility with two pool tables. The piece notes a Stampede fundraiser, nominations and trips, plus a travel show and a market item named Trak. Also mentions Otay Lake fishing opening and a poisoning of 70 sea gulls near Brawley.
Former Rams tackle Ro sey Grier, 87, filed a Superior Court petition to dissolve his nearly eight year marriage to Bernice C. Grier, 32, a nurse. He cited irreconcilable differences and said they married February 2, 1962 in Montclair, New Jersey, and separated about a year ago. They have no children.
The University of Washington football program suspends a Black player amid a dispute. Assistant VP Harvey Blanks and Alvin E Ulbricksom cited student affairs input while the university indicated it would proceed with its actions.
Millikan High leads the Moore League as basketball standings tighten. Rams need wins over Lakewood and Poly to secure second place and a CIF playoff berth. Schedule shifts swap Millikan Poly game to Lakewood High, with Wednesday and Friday night matches across LBCO Rancho Wilson Bishop Amat noted.
Lindgren, the winningest collegiate distance runner, to clash with a strong international field in the two mile at the L A Indoor Games at the Forum on Friday night. He recently claimed his third NCAA cross country title and faces Kerry OBrien, Kerry Pearce, Witold Baran, Rex Maddaford, and Steve Prefontaine among others.
Ram scouts praise Reynolds as a top 25 talent fitting the team's defensive style. John Sanders notes Reynolds sheds blockers and plays instinctively as a strong first-round projection. Reynolds expresses surprise and pride at being drafted by the Rams and looks forward to joining a club with a defensive philosophy.
Hermosa Beach Five Mile run returns this Sunday at 10 30 a m at the foot of Hermosa pier with over 400 runners expected. Last year winner was Marshall Junior High math instructor Bill Anderson. Event includes high school junior college and senior members from Southland track clubs. Registration at the pier from 9 50 to 10 20.
UCLA's basketball program, after a 115-77 win over Wyoming, shows staying power as the Bruins head to Cal and Stanford. Wooden likens this squad to his 1964-65 title team, noting similarities in players and roles, while Cal's improving potential is acknowledged amid team dynamics and effort concerns.
The text recalls Rod Laver’s stature and rankings, noting Pancho Gonzales as No. 4 behind Tilden, Budge, and Kramer in a historical all‑time list. It mentions Laver’s era and Gonzales’ declining 1968 season before retirement considerations, framed as a retro sports reflection.
Fragmented OCR describes Howard Hughes Open in Las Vegas with top players and big prize money. It references Tevinis Classié, Gonzales, Panche, Laver, and upcoming matches in Detroit and New York with extensive tennis results.
Ted Sizemore rookie of the year leads a Dodgers lineup in the annual metropolitan benefit baseball game Sunday at Blair Field. Bill Sudakis Tom Hutton Bill Grabar kewitz and Bobby Valentine start. LaSorda Crandall and Gilliam direct the exhibition. tickets on sale Friday and Saturday at Blair Field box office.
Arthur Ashe became the first Black player to win the Australian Open by defeating Dick Crealy 6 4 9 7 6 2. Teammates Stan Smith and Bob Lutz won the doubles title, beating John Alexander and Phil Dent 8 4 6 3 6 4.
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