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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1966
Page
5
A brief football play recaps seven yards gained before a broadside tackle by Robert Garrett halts the advance. Robert Nicolau from Millikan faces a lone defender until Brain Severson makes the decisive stop.
Wilson Bruins defeat Millikan 34-2 behind quarterback Dennis Dummit and two defensive interceptions. Kahler scores from one yard with 55 seconds left to seal the victory as Wilson stays atop the Moore League opening week standings with Poly and Lakewood. Millikan’s only points came on a third-period safety after a blocked punt. Timboe connected on several passes but was shut out on touchdowns.
The Dodgers, 1966 NL champions, beat Japan's Yomiuri Giants 16-5 in the U S Japan goodwill opener. Over 40,000 fans watched 21 Dodgers hits and six homers, with Tommy Davis, Lefebvre, Dick Stuart, John Kennedy and Claude Osteen contributing scoring plays.
Partial OCR sports calendar notes for racing events show listings at Ascot Park and Cerritos Stadium with times and teams like Cerritos. Mentions Santa indica and Veterans Shagium with unclear opponents and venues.
Casper trails 12 strokes behind as Taund and de Vicenzo clash for Sunday final. Kal Nagle cards a four under par 69 to lead with 211 after 54 holes at Victoria Club over 6,767 yards. Alan Murray sits one back, Billy Casper two behind.
Caltech suffered a 49-6 defeat as Cal Lutheran extended its 12 game winning streak at the Rose Bowl in a non conference matchup, while Caltech's 19 game skid continued.
Lakers coach Fred Schaus lamented a dreadful season opener as Los Angeles offered a listless 48 minutes in a 108-101 defeat to the Chicago Bulls. Elgin Baylor's 29 points couldn’t offset 37 percent shooting and 36 errors, while Chicago’s Keith Erickson and Gerry Ward then Jim Washington fueled a late surge to seal the win.
Representatives from 13 cities back a plan to form a third baseball major league spanning New York to Tokyo and Australia. The charter lists teams or potential markets in Tokyo Manila Puerto Rico Hawaii New York Milwaukee Oregon Arizona Indiana St. Paul San Diego Mexico City Chicago St. Louis Dallas New Orleans Sydney Toronto Miami Memphis Oakland Denver. A realtor at the meeting urged more opportunities for college and amateur players.
Boston Celtics led by Russell beat the Baltimore Bullets at Huston Garden Friday night despite home crowd jeers. A wild sequence involving Havlicek Sanders and Embry produced a flurry of turnovers and misplays as Russell warned his players from the sideline.
The Vikings meet the No 2 Jaycee Club tonight at Long Beach City College in a pivotal homecoming clash. After two wins and two hard losses this 1966 season stands at the midpoint, and the outcome could shape the rest of the campaign.
KLON FMs 8 p.m. game pits Long Beach City College against Santa Monica. Santa Monica led by John Erdhaus with Formidable passing, while LBCC relies on Bob Stewart to spark a pivotal clash expected to draw one of the season’s best crowds. The Corsairs average 432 yards per game, with 270 through the air, and must manage Erdhaus’s varied attack.
Jim Ferree posts 65 to set the pace at La Costa as Savannahs and Jor relays mix with JD and Jo Ann Prentice. Tommy Jacobs and Sandra Haynie chase a $60,000 prize with Birdie-heavy play and a record-tying 64 from Ferree.
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