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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1967

Page

7

Palmer Casper Tie In Vegas Round Gone Awry

Palmer and Casper stumbled in the Tournament of Champions second round at Las Vegas. Casper carded a 77 with three balls out of bounds on the 15th hole, the highest round of 77 this day, while Palmer shot 73 and struggled with putts and a water mistake seeing him eight behind halfway leader Frank Beard.

Las Vegas Amod Palmer Billy Casper Casper Palmer Compet Tion Frank Beard Doug Sanders Gay Brewer Gallery Sanders

Beard shoots 77 in volatile round amid mistakes

Beard rallied with a six over 77 despite a disastrous 11 on the 15th hole and multiple missed putts. Nieporte, initially scheduled to tee off last, received $1,500 prize after a committee ruling. Nicklaus surged late, closing to within three with a 12th hole birdie but stumbled on the next two.

Billy Tom’ Nieporte Palm Springs Phil Rodgers Beard Prin Frank Nicklaus

Muslim Boss Calls Off Clays Fight In New Mexico

Cassius Clay vs Floyd Patterson title fight scheduled for April 27 is cancelled for the second time. Muhammad, the champion's Black Muslim manager, says there is not enough time for promotion and notes the venue remains unsettled. Clay faces army induction on April 28, narrowing the window for the bout.

Chicago UPI Cassius Clay Floyd Patterson Clay Herbert Muhammad New Mexico Alburquerque Muhammad

Braves Top Giants as Alou and Torre Hit Early Homers

Fe lipe Alou and Joe Torre sparked the Atlanta offense with first inning homers to end a hitting slump, in a 6 5 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Willis Mays leaving with a left leg strain after a diving catch preceded a late Giants rally led by Jim Davenport and Willie McCovey. Ollie Brown drove in San Francisco’s other run with a single in the sixth.

Atlanta Felipe Alou Joe Torre Braves San Francisco Giants Jim Davenport Willie McCovey Ollie Brown Willis Mays

Angels pitcher Sanford vented about pay clash after tough loss

Sanford, Angels ace reliever last season, blasted team management over contract issues while vowing to pitch hard. He allowed a first inning run and five more singles, then was lifted. Angels pounded Tiant and others for 18 hits, slipping past bullpen woes as Adcock and teammates struggled.

Fred Honey Sanford Angels Vic Davalillo Fred Whitefield Chuck Hinton

Junior Tennis Championships Wind Up Today

Six singles finals and three doubles finals conclude the Long Beach Junior Tennis Championships at Lakewood Country Club. Readouts list players from Sacramento to Palos Verdes with several matches scheduled into the afternoon, highlighting notable teen competitors and pairs in both boys and girls events.

Lakewood Country Club Long Beach

Cubs Ruin Bye Home Debut 8-5

The Chicago Cubs spoiled Pittsburgh’s home opener at Forbes Field before 32,296 fans, winning 8-5. Ernie Banks hit a first inning homer, Ron Santo added a fifth inning shot driving in two, and Maury Willk scored after doubling in the sixth as Chicago built cushion against the Pirates.

Pittsburgh Curt Shamons Ernie Banks Ron Santo Chicago Cubs Forbes Field Pirates Banks Santo Maury Willk Simmons Chica

Arizona U meets Cal State Long Beach in big track duel

21KE POWERHOUSE 49ers in Deep With Arizona U. The Arizona team invades Cal State Long Beach for the annual dual, with stars Ed Caruthers and Marcel Hetu leading the Wildcats. Long Beach counters with Jim Hannefield Dan Morales and Walt Clements as top point threats. Competition starts at 1 p.m. with a half mile event from the 49er Track Club. UCLA hosts Stanford at 10 a.m. and USC faces Washington at 1:15 p.m.

Arizona U Trird Cal State Long Beach Wildcats Dick Reese Arizona Ed Caruthers Dale Frederick Jim Gormly Marcel Hetu Allen Teasley Manpower, Inc USC UCLA Long Beach Jim Hannefield Dan Morales Dave Kurrla Walt Clements Stanford Washington

Orioles Rally To Beat A's 7-1 Behind Etchebarren Homer

Andy Etchebarren hit a three run homer and Bill Dillman fired five innings of hitless relief as the world champion Baltimore Orioles cruised to a 7-1 win over Kansas City. The Orioles jumped on Lew Krausse in the first inning with a Paul Blair triple and Frank Robinson double to seize control.

Kansas City Andy Etchebarren Bill Dillman Baltimore Orioles Baltimore Lew Krausse Paul Blair Frank Robinson Etchebarren

Mathews HR Leads Astros Over Reds

Eddie Mathews moved into seventh on the alltime home run list by belting his 494th homer as he and rookie Aaron Painter powered the Houston Astros to a 2 run victory over the Cincinnati Reds. His homer broke a deadlock with Lou Gehrig and came off Mel Queen in the seventh with two men on.

Cincinnati AFI Eddie Mathews Aaron Painter Houston Astros Cincinnati Reds Mathews Lou Gehtig Red Mel Queen Hulners

Aqua Maids Open Home Season Today

The Cal State Long Beach Aqua Maids open their home season today at 10 a.m. hosting the University of California at Santa Barbara. Long Beach already beat UCSB 55 to 54 this year and the team is viewed as one of the coast’s best clubs.

Cal State Long Beach Aqua Maids University of California At Santa Barbara Long Beach UCSB

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