Regatta of Champions Fireman Flips During Long Beach Meet
The ninth Regatta of Champions at Long Beach Marine Stadium saw Rich Purvis, a Sunland fireman, thrown clear from his Thrill Seeker in the first qualifying run. the boat sank and he was hospitalized for observation. Crowds estimated 5,000 to 6,000 muttered that drag races would liven the event, as one world-record attempt by Chuck Stearns was canceled due to stadium rules limiting to a single run.
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Stanford beats USC in Pac-8 baseball tilt
Stanford stormed to a 3816 grand slam and a seven run third inning to beat USC 16 to 3, improving to 3-9 in league play while USC slid to 1-11. Guardino blasted a key homer for the Cardinal, matching earlier two run shots as Stanford pulled away.
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Bennett wins decathlon at Mt SAC Relays in Walnut
Jeff Bennett edged San Diego State's Young to win the Pere decathlon at the Mt SAC Relays, pulling ahead after a 165 pole vault that earned 1,082 points and gave Bennett a 21 point lead. Bennett overcame a late deficit and held on for the victory.
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Aztecs win NASL shootout over Timbers to stay ahead
The Aztecs defeated the Portland Timbers in a tiebreaker shootout 4 to 2 after a scoreless game through 63 minutes. Steve David opened scoring, Terry Alcock equalized, and Des Bakes and David added goals in the shootout with Tony Betts scoring Portland's lone goal. Aztecs remain first in NASL Southern Division with a 3-0 record.
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NYAC Chairman Suspends Self Over TV Boxing Tourney
New York City AP report: James A. Farley Jr. chairman of the New York State Athletic Commission resigns from his post. He cites involvement with the controversial U S Boxing Championship promoted by Don King and bankrolled by ABC TV sports as a reason for stepping away amid kickback payoff allegations and a charge by Governor Carey of possible improper conduct.
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