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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1973
Page
11
Las Vegas F1 Mint Hotel cancels the Mint 400 off-road classic slated for March 17 to 20. The $100,000 event was called off due to concerns over energy use and its fit with community interests. KK. J. Iewe, the hotel publicity director, cited impact on state and local resources and noted pre-race publicity and start-position drawing had begun.
The World reports the World Hockey Association took control of the troubled New York Golden Blades firing coach Camille Henry and GM Jerry DeLise. Harry Howell will coach and serve as interim assistant GM while Marvin Milkes runs the team. Jack Gordon resigns as Minnesota North Stars coach. Parker MacDonald named to succeed. The Stars sit tied for sixth in the West, 19 points behind Philadelphia. Speculation links the Blades to Cherry Hill Arena near Philadelphia.
ABA commissioner Mike Storen suspended Jimmy Clark for three games after he ejected Nets player Brian Taylor for improper conduct. Taylor complained to Storen following the incident when debris on the court prevented him from lining up at the free throw line.
NFL leaders including George Halas and Abe Gibron of the Chicago Bears predict action to deemphasize field goals by moving goal posts back to the end line, adding 10 yards and making longer attempts harder. other items note Monsanto offering funds for football injury studies and various sports notes with mixed accuracy.
Hardened by city hunger for the 1980 Olympics, the Rams face a race obstacles as renovation seeks to replace the Coliseum track with more seating. General manager Hardy notes bid specifications must go out in January to keep Olympic interest alive, following a letter from Mayor Tom Bradley.
Readable golf results list includes names such as Sir Gaviard Burges of South Africa and Bill Harmen with scores noted. Other entries reference Rich Bland Denyer Gres Treas Jim Barker and Yorba Lingay with various numbers and a prize amount of 2833.
OCR reads scattered college basketball results with Louisville and Missouri among disjoint figures Brant Nationals Yosuslavia Nalionay appear as unclear entities. Unable to confirm teams, scores, or dates from provided text.
The Long Beach Jr. Football League produced several players tendered pro contracts including Washington 48ers Agajanian Packers and Brown Rams. Other standouts from junior college levels and Moore League grads advanced to coaching roles or high level front office positions, highlighting a broad spectrum of success and departing from the circuit next week.
In a week colored by fan and media bets, UCLA leads 25 11 in ballots over USC as the Bruins seek to slow the Trojans wishbone. Pepper Rodgers jokes about whiskey and the defense improves, while key players miss practice with injuries and pneumonia lingering. College division standout Patrick Williams rushes for four touchdowns in a separate rout.
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes and Michigan mentor Bo Schembechler spoke cautiously on Monday as they geared up for Saturday's Big Ten title showdown in Ann Arbor. Hayes hinted the lineup would remain strong after a 55-13 rout while Schembechler praised the Buckeyes yet avoided predicting victory, noting the game could crown the national champion.
Fort Worth Texas notes that Billy Tot, who fought back from a near fatal accident to resume head football duties at Texas Christian University, was fired on Monday. Players voiced shock while praising his courage and coaching ability amid a 3-6 record and 1-4 in the Southwest Conference.
In Spokane Oregon's Steve Prefontaine won his third NCAA cross country individual crown and led his team to the overall victory. Western Kentucky's Nick Rose finished second as the field of 220 top distance runners completed the six mile course in a fast time. Prefontaine clocked 14.8 for the 6 miles in his final collegiate event.
Quarterback Casey Ortez left the University of Hawaii football team alleging a small group of defensive players bet on the games this season. He accused them of disputing point spreads and said teammates would back him after the season ends. The Rainbows stood 8-1 with two games left.
Coach Wood notes UCLA speed on offense and strong line against the Wishbone, while stressing Trojan players must prove experience. He cites Selacra and Davis as quick backs and predicts a tense showdown with USC aiming to upset UCLA. The exchange hints at strategic matchups and a charged campus atmosphere.
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