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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1971
Page
14
An instructional note explains that a wide stance restricts hip action and may cause a badly hooked shot. It advises a shoulder width stance to drive the hips through the hitting zone ahead of the hands for improved distance and accuracy.
The Angels won their seventh straight as Jerry Moses drove in two runs on a single after a second inning score on a wild pitch. Minnesota narrowed late, but the Angels held on for a 7-2 road trip including a sweep. Harmon Killebrew hit against Angels pitching, and Tom Murphy faces Catfish Hunter next as Anaheim begins a 13 game homestand at the Big A.
Dodgers fall 22-3 as Joe Morgan leads the Astros with a three run homer and Denis Menke Bob Watson and Doug Rader doubles. Wes Parker hits a two run homer for the Dodgers, Garvey adds two RBIs, and Billingham struggles on the mound. Alston discusses rotation and eligibility for upcoming games including Sutton Downing Singer and Sins back to catch.
Seal Beach reports 76 anglers on 2 boats with 75 bonito 145 rock cod and 52 anglers on 1 barge catching 42 bonito 17 gulpin 15 perch 2 halibut 5 barracuda. Belmont Pier notes 19 anglers on 1 boat catch 4 bass 10 sculpin 18 rockfish and 66 anglers on 1 barge catch 127 ponito 17 mackerel 52 perch 8 sculpin. Redondo Beach groups tally 8 and 8 anglers on 4 boats with 57 bass 765 rock cod 6 cow cod while 136 anglers on 1 barge reel in 21 barracuda 215 rock cod.
Pat McMahon, an Irish Olympian turned sprinter, eyes the 75th Boston Marathon title as rivals from Finland Seppo Kikkari and Markku Salminen pose threats. Former record holders from England and the United States will miss the race, heightening McMahon's odds for the diamond studded sunburst medal.
Authorize and Pitching Wedge, recent Florida stakes winners, make California debuts in the 50 000 added Will Rogers Stakes to be run on the lakeside turf. Restless Runner and Fast Fellow are among contenders while Charlie Whittingham seeks a fourth straight Will Rogers trophy. Also on the program are the 25 000 added Brentwood and the 30 000 added Meteor Handicap.
Trainer Johnny Campo says Jim French has a strong chance to win the Kentucky Derby. The Santa Anita Derby winner finished fourth in the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct as Good Behaving surged to victory, while Unconscious, winner of the California Derby, heads to Churchill Downs to train for the Derby.
Racing program shows multiple races with winning payouts and horses. Key entries include Perfecta 2 3 for $52.08 in race two, Swift Host and Getanighty in race four with odds 2.80 and 2.40, and Well Balanced Rosetta B in race five with payouts 3.80 3.20 2.80. Also Quiniela 5 3 for $34.00.
Readers ask about Johnny Longden’s training status for Frank McMahon and Triple Bend. Vance Longden has taken over as head trainer for the McMahon stable after the split due to East campaign reluctance. Prowling Prince and Murph N Gene are barred from racing until stewards are satisfied they will break properly. Letters to Ernie Mason at Downey.
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