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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1969

Page

24

Long Beach Players Advance To Anaheim Invita tional Tennis Quarters

Ken Stuart and Gene Waters, former Long Beach players, reach the quarterfinals of the Anaheim Invitational. Stuart faces Jim Logan after defeating William Roberts, Robert Acrie, and Alan Berk. Waters meets Wayne Schoop following wins over Pete Mako, Bob Bell, and Rick Dow.

Long Beach Ken Stuart Gene Waters Anaheim Pearson Katella High School Stuart Cal State William Roberts Robert Acrie Alan Berk Costa Mesa High School Jim Logan San Diego CSLB Dennis Trout Waters San Bernardino Pete Mako Bob Bell Rick Dow Wayne Schoop Glenn Berk Terry Schwartz Jim Carter Bob Duesler Jane Little Whitney Grant Beverly Hills Gayle Godwin Gary Sutton Mitchell-Brown Pam Horn Mike Bouck Jeff Austin Trout William Bethard Schwartz Benny Crigger

Majestic Prince Leaves for Louisville After Fast Santa Anita Workout

Majestic Prince, Kentucky Derby hopeful, flew to Louisville with trainer Johnny Longden after a rapid training session at Santa Anita. The undefeated colt breezed a half mile in 45 25 seconds, went 23 seconds for a quarter and 58 for five furlongs before departure.

Majestic Prince Louisville Santa Anita Johnny Longden

Wilson Dominates Poly and Ferret in Close Games

Wilson posts 14 points and 2 rebounds while Poly records 4 to 6 in a rough bout. Uchida Wong totals 3 and 2, with Wong at 3 and 3 for Poly. PCL results show Phoenix 1 over Spokane 0 and Tucson 4 over Vancouver 3.

Wilson Poly Poly — Uchida B. Wong Or-Jones

Purdue Drops Black Stars Amid Dispute

Purdue University suspends three Black track team members amid a controversy over a clean shave rule tied to a bomb scare at the Purdue airport and a Lafayette City Hall march. Eric McCaskill released from bond after a deterred charge. others dismissed for moustache refusal.

Lafayette Ind Purdue University Purdue Eric McCaskill Newport News McCaskill FBI Iowa Roger Kerr Red” Mackey Mel Harris Jackson Brook N.Y

Wilson's Rally Edges Poly 6 4

Poly High ended a long scoring drought but fell to cross-town rival Wilson 6 to 4 in a Moore League baseball game at Blair Field. Bruins pushed for late runs as the rally prevailed.

Moore Baseball Routs Wilson With Sixth Run Rally

Moore baseball beat Wilson as Jeff Burroughs doubled to score John Hund for the sixth run. Keller and Denzel McDonald each had three hits, including McDonald’s booming third inning triple that scored Jim Lemon. Both schools sit at 3-5 in league play after the win.

Enth Wilson Keller Poly Denzel McDonald Denzel Jim Lemon

Keller Drives Crew to 6 4 Win Over Poly

Mark Keller pitched the full game for the win as his offense built a 6 4 lead with two seventh inning runs. Keller contributed at the plate with a run scoring single that brought home Mike Leininger in the seventh, despite 12 hits charged against him.

Poly Mark Keller Keller Mike Leininger Sev

Mowry Wins Rain Delayed Magnolia Golf Classic

Larry Mowry shot 66 and 68 in the 36 hole final to win the Magnolia State Golf Classic in Hattiesburg Mississippi by one stroke amid rain delays. He finished at 272 for a $5 000 prize, with Larry Hinson and Alvin Odom second at 273. Rookie Jim Bullard led early but finished 274 tied with Jerry Abbott. This satellite event is part of the PGA Tour and follows Masters week paydays.

Hattiesburg Miss Larry Mowry Larry Hinson Alvin Odom Jim Bullard Jerry Abbott

Hayes Named Head Pro at Lakeside Golf Club

John Hayes formerly with Claude Harmon at Winged Foot in Mamaroneck N Y has been chosen head professional at Lakeside Golf Club. He is 39 and will start May 1, replacing Bud Holscher who resigned to pursue other fields.

Hayes Lakeside John Hayes Claude Harmon Winged Foot Country Club Mamaroneck N.Y Lakeside Golf Club Bud Holscher

Jensen Home After Heart Seizure

Former American League star Jackie Jensen, who suffered a heart attack March 26, has been released from Washoe Medical Center and is recuperating at home in Verdi Nevada. The 42 year old Jensen coaches the University of Nevada Reno baseball team and was an all America fullback at California in 1948 before turning pro.

Verdi Nev UPI Jackie Jensen Washoe Medical Center Jensen University of Nevada, Reno University of California

Horses Fed Rat Poison Scratched at Pimlico

Three Pimlico horses were withdrawn from Monday races after trainer Jack Mobberley reported they had been fed rat poison by mistake. He said the toxin came from an unmarked bag believed left by a veterinarian.

Baltimore Pimlico Jack Mobberley Mobberley

WSC Standings at Oxnard Feature ItEhawks and Rhaneima

Oxnard hosts a WSC standings update featuring ItEhawks and Rhaneima with Einard at Michoots Oso in a compact report of current positions and headlines.

Oxnard Itehawks Rhaneima Einard Michoots Oso

Bruce Singles Lead in Tight Game, Clark Stays Solid

A fragmentary game recap notes Bruce singles in a close matchup and Clark contributing a 6-4 performance. The text references Acosta and Metex with unclear roles, and a 26-3 score element appears amid partial play-by-play details.

Bruce Ebieas

O J Simpson weighs offers from Capitols and Bills

O J Simpson faced a midnight deadline to choose between a 150,000 dollar salary with a 250,000 dollar loan from the Indianapolis Capitols of the Continental Football League and Buffalo Bears offer of 250,000 dollars over five years. His representative did not accept the Capitols’ term yet and will continue talks with Buffalo.

Indianapolis Ind O. J. Simpson Buffalo Simpson Southern California Indianapolis Capitols Chuck Barnes Barnes Capitols

Saldivar Offered Lightweight Title Shot by Ramos Crown

Boxing promoter Aileen Eaton said Vicente Saldivar is offered a lightweight bout with Mando Ramos for a Los Angeles date in late June. Ramos would make his first defense of the 135 pound title after beating Carlos Teo Cruz earlier this year. Saldivar had retired after eight 126 pound title defenses and had stopped Sugar Ramos in 1964.

Aileen Eaton Vicente Saldivar Mexico Mando Ramos Saldivar Los Angeles Coliseum Ramos Long Beach Carlos Teo Cruz Sugar Ramos

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