Owens Wins Heisman Trophy in a Close Vote
Steve Owens of Oklahoma, a dominant ball carrier and scorer, won the 1969 Heisman Trophy edging Purdue quarterback Mike Phipps by 1,440 to 1,934 points in a ballot conducted by the Downtown Athletic Club. Rex Kern of Ohio State finished third and Archie Manning fourth as Owens strives to clinch the national scoring title with one game remaining.
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Cowboys fall to Rams as Morton may need surgery
Dallas coach Tom Landry blamed Craig Morton’s shoulder for uneven passing after a 24 23 loss to the Rams. Morton suffered a shoulder separation weeks earlier and may require surgery after the final game, while Ram coach George Allen celebrated a big win. Off the field, Cal State Long Beach basketball hosts an intra squad game to showcase new recruits led by Sam Robinson and standout freshmen Dwight Taylor and Kid Ratliff amid Tarkarian’s recruiting push.
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Plunkett Leads All-Coast in UPI Team Pick
Stanford junior quarterback Jim Plunkett heads the 1969 United Press International All-Pacific Coast football squad. Plunkett, top selection on the mythical team, led Stanford to multiple conference records and is joined by four Indians. USC and UCLA place six players each on the 22-man roster, with notable picks including Clarence Davis, Jim Guinn, and John Sande.
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49ers Treated Lightly in S D
San Diego State College Aztecs coach Don Coryell praised his unbeaten team after a 42 24 comeback win over North Texas State and warned that Cal State Long Beach will be ready for the regular season finale before the Pasadena Bowl. The Aztecs have secured a Pasadena Bowl bid but await an opponent as Utah and Memphis State decline. Arizona State remains the only potential foe.
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All-America selections highlight West Coast stars
Smith of Long Beach and Gunn of USC earn United Press International All-America honors as West Coast reps on the offensive and defensive units. Ohio State and Penn State top ballots with three picks each. Oklahoma tailback Steve Owens headlines the backfield with 132 votes and a major college record.
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College Basketball 43er Intrasquad at Campus Gym
Intrasquad college basketball game set for 7 30 pm at the campus gym. Wrestling at Long Beach Municipal Auditorium and harness racing at Hollywood Park in the evening. PALEVISION Wo events scheduled with Lakers versus New York on KABC at 6 pm. Stars versus Washington also listed.
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Angels acquire Johnson and Ruiz from Reds in interleague trade
Angels manager Lefty Phillips called the deal a step in the right direction as Cincinnati sends Alex Johnson and Chico Ruiz to Los Angeles in exchange for pitchers Jim McGlothlin Vern Geishert and Pedro Borbon. Mel Queen also joined the Angels from Reds farm club Indianapolis. Johnson, a .295 hitter over six NL seasons, hit .315 with 68 RBIs and 17 homers in 1989.
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Whittier-Foe Bales CIF Playoff Schedule Change
Whittier High failed to secure Friday night at Veterans Stadium for a second round CIF playoff against Lakewood. The game moved to Wednesday at Cerritos College after Bishop Amattel Rancho priority dictated the shift. Whittier was guest at St. Paul in round one and hosts this week, with a Lancer administrator noting limited options.
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Texas Tops Nation After Beating Ohio State
Texas ascends to No 1 after their 24 12 upset over Ohio State while Michigan drops. AP votes Texas 33 first place and UPI gives 30 of 44, with Penn State USC and Michigan also earning votes. Arkansas No 2 in UPI while UCLA falls in AP. Missouri LSU and Notre Dame hold top 10.
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Pasadena City College Forfeits Conference Football Matches
Pasadena City College forfeited three conference games after an athletic meeting at Santa Monica City College due to ineligibility of a player in his third season. Bakersfield College, holding an 8 1 record, advances to the state football playoffs with a strong two measure.
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College Bowl Bid Passes Acknowledged In LSU Victory
LSU coach Charlie McLendon celebrated a 27-0 win over Tulane and a 9-1 season with fans presenting a lapel button made from a large screw symbolizing the bowl bid absence. He also received a new car and anticipates a $2,500 raise while planning quiet off season film study.
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