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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1973
Page
46
Long Beach State sold only 226 tickets this morning for the Far West Regional basketball tournament at Pauley Pavilion. Students waited overnight, many sleeping in bags or passing time with cards while others chatted against the wall. Non ticket holders can watch 49er games on TV Thursday and Saturday afternoon.
Thoroughbred tracks turn to promotions to draw fans. Santa Anita drew a seven year high with a $10,000 jackpot on Handicap Day and a West Coast wagering record, while Hollywood Park and L’Anita have seen gains from match races and big Saturdays.
Bob Criss 27 of Newport Beach California killed during a Phoenix speedway practice for the Phoenix 15 when his Page Racing Team Olly Eagle spun out of turn four, hit a guard rail, and burst into flames. Three Phoenix team members fought the blaze as wreckage spread, Criss had about six laps completed and was said to be traveling about 170 miles per hour. He had limited experience in a championship car and was signed to replace rookie of the year Mike Hiss last season.
Radio reports cover Kings versus Minnesota on KTLA at 6 p.m. plus Lakers and Buffalo segments on KET and KGBS. Dodgers versus Pirates tuned to KYT 10305 am with game updates and team notes across stations.
Buddy Allin fires a seven birdie 65 to win the Tony Lema Memorial at Marco Island near flawless golf. He posted a seven under par total for the tournament in Florida.
Honolulu UPI reports Bruce ONeil is named head basketball coach by the athletic advisory board to replace Red Rocha who is moved to athletic coordinator with the new university athletic commission.
Long Beach State coach Jerry Tarkarian warns it is silly to discuss UCLA now as his 49ers prepare for the NCAA Western Regional against San Francisco at Pauley Pavilion. He praises Leonard Gray, notes the potential ESPN matchup, and praises UCLA coach John Wooden while previewing a possible campus gym meeting if both teams advance.
Palm Springs reports Frank Robinson, 37, sustained a hairline fracture in the big toe after slipping at Angels Stadium. Angels doctor will reexamine and a return plan by week’s end is possible, but healing could take three months.
Japanese southpaw SHIBATA Kuniaki defeats Ren Villaflor of the Philippines by unanimous decision to take the World Boxing Association Junior lightweight title in Honolulu. Scores were 72-70, 71-69, 72-71 after Villaflor was cut by Shibata’s right eye in the 10th round. Villaflor weighed 124 and Shibata 129½ pounds. Shibata to defend within 90 days.
Griffith and Mengon edged toward a world middleweight title clash after a Monday night draw. Griffith, ranked third by the WBC, remains eager to meet world champion Monzon of Argentina within two to three months.
Fragmented text reports clashes involving unidentified groups near New York with references to militias, individuals and unspecified faction names. The readable fragments mention names and places but lack coherent details, making precise reporting difficult.
UCLA repeats as No 1 in the AP final poll for the fifth time, with North Carolina State ineligible for postseason. UCLA earns 32 first place votes and 612 points, while NC State sits second with 578 points. UCLA also wins the UPI coaches poll with all first place votes.
Special picker Jimmy the Greek favors 49ers by 10 with East Long Beach State against USI and UCLA by 2 over Arizona. Staite highlights a Thursday night regional payoff spread.
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