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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1976
Page
13
Stateville State Prison hosts a semipro Cook County League team amid rain and rough play. Prisoners, including standout volunteers like Leroy Warriston and Keith Little, speak of aggression channeled into football. Coach Jesse Wall uses tough motivation while parole considerations and inmate recruitment shape the season.
The Aid Cities Tennis Club will develop a 17 court private facility on five acres at 18600 Lakewood Blvd Bellflower three blocks north of Artesia Boulevard Ground breaking occurs today with an anticipated four month completion The club limits memberships to 600 with prices 650 for individuals 750 for couples and 459 for families Monthly dues are 25 for individuals 30 for families plus per child and extra corporate fees The plan includes six indoor racquetball courts a large clubhouse separate gyms and lights on nine courts The owner developer Fred Smith a Torrance resident says ownership spans multiple local ventures.
USC’s Reece Richards is noted as a U S Junior Federation Cup team member and recent illness sidelined her from major events in Indianapolis and New York. The report highlights Robin Kahn from Long Beach State, Penny Johnson, and Buffums of Long Beach players in circuit events, plus Pat Cody and Mark Andrews in the Kodeo Cup. A city recreation meeting will discuss Billie Jean King and El Dorado Park courts funding at Queens Way Landing.
Mike Bellmar of Long Beach tied for second and Chuck White of Los Miami tied for fourth on Monday during the Western Amateur Golf Association summer trip at Lomas Santa Fe Country Club. Bellmar shot a one under par 78 to tie Stan Pollard of Orange, two strokes behind winner Rick Malligant of San Diego. White fired 75. The final summer tour event is next Monday at Rivelia Country Club. The WAGA Tournament of Champions is set for Sept 26-28 at Bermuda Dunes in Palm Springs.
Caroline Stoll a 15 year old from South Orange New Jersey earned the right to play Dr Renee Richards, the 42 year old Newport Beach trans athlete, at the Tennis Week Open after defeating Susan Maharajaf. Stoll vows to pressure Richards with stamina and heat tolerance as the event begins in Sarasota.
Stan Gosciniak, famed Polish volleyball tactician, makes his 1976 professional debut leading the Santa Barbara Spikers against the Los Angeles Stars in Long Beach. The veteran, a 1968 and 1972 Olympian and 1974 World Championship All-World MVP, joins a strong SB lineup as they chase playoffs with a 1.5 game gap behind San Diego and L.A. Tickets run 4 dollars reserved and 3 dollars general.
Guillermo Vilas of Argentina, top seed, defeats Poland’s Wojtek Fibak 6 4 7 5 6 2 to capture the Canadian Open title at York University. Vilas earns 324 000 from a 155 000 purse, moves to fifth in Grand Prix standings, and repeats a 1974 triumph at this event.
Sweden’s Bjorn Borg beat John Whitlinger 3 1 in the opening round of the U S Pro Tennis Championship at Longwood. Borg unsteady early, then settled and overpowered the former national collegiate champion. Jimmy Connors leads seeds, with several withdrawals noted as the eight day event begins. Montreal Alouettes top Toronto Argonauts 28 3 in CFL action as Johnny Rodgers scores on a reverse for Montreal.
A collection of brief NFL grid notes mentions Packers air Teas and Washington rookie Aida te CHARA, with waiver activity around Cael Rew and Kent Haydasel. Redskins place several players on preseason inactive lists while Broncos list others as injured reserve or waivers, reflecting a busy early training camp period.
A garbled list of tennis results shows players from Australia, Germany, France, and the United States. Scores such as 63 61 and 62 45 appear amid unclear names and locations, with federation cup references and scattered venue notes.
A jumble of legal and public notices from Los Angeles and Orange counties appears, including fictitious business name statements, non-responsibility notices, bids notices, and probate petition notices. Names include Donald Orin, Ella Mas, Anna Brooks, and Masse Jennifer Marshall, with dates in August 1976 and references to Long Beach Unified School District and Los Angeles County Clerk. The text weaves through business declarations, non-responsibility warnings, and probate scheduling data without coherent narrative.
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