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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1969

Page

23

Dual Catch That of Boy in Coastal Fishing Tale

A Long Beach fishing trip turns into a dramatic legend as Bill Young reels in a 23 pound albacore and a 36 pound bluefin tuna on one line during a SCTC outing. The tale clarifies misremembered details about the anglers and highlights Bill Young's debut ocean fishing. Also covered are Waterfowl Hunting Seasons set by the Fish and Game Commission with a 77 day split in Southern California and an 86 day season in Northern California with specific limits and dates.

Earl Todd Long Beach Earle Sullivan Southern California Tuna Club Sully Dr. Todd SCTC Floyd Todd Bill Young Joan Young Earl Bill San Diego Floyd Rod and Reel Claremont Ave Wilson High School Fish and Game Commission San Francisco Department of Interior California Salton Sea Santa Maria Bakersfield Tehachapis Owens Valley Tule Lake Colorado River Arizona

Don Budge Puts Tilden Under a Cloud in Memoir

In his autobiography Don Budge contests Bill Tilden as a top all time player noting a weak net game and weak second serve. Budge highlights his own back to back Sullivan Award wins and pro era impact. He also shares career anecdotes and game advice in Don Budge A Tennis Memoir.

Don Budge Oakland Budge Sullivan Byron Nelson Viking Press Bill Tilden Tilden

Tennis Talk on Legends and the Roaring Twenties Era

A history of tennis features debates on all-time greats led by Bill Tilden and the Roaring Twenties era. It cites a 1965 national poll naming Tilden and Helen Wills Moody as top players, with Budge, Gonzales, and Kramer close behind. The piece also notes Ellsworth Vines praising Tilden and includes a snippet about Don Budge’s height and junior title. A new Lawn Tennis Encyclopedia by Maurice Brody is mentioned.

Bill Don Forest Hills N.Y U.S Tilden Helen Wills Moody Budge Gonzales Kramer Ellsworth Vines Apo Hecome Vines Den Maurice Brody Barnes & Co

Caddies Plan Strike Over Promoters at Hartford Open

More than 100 caddies scheduled for the Greater Hartford Open consider striking as 37 of golf’s top pros bring their own caddies. Sponsors say the move is to guarantee major players will compete. local caddies complain of earnings losses and rough conditions. Carol Mann overtakes Kathy Whitworth in LPGA money standings after winning the Winnipeg Tournament of Champions.

Wethersfield, Conn Greater Hartford Cincinnati UPI Carol Mann Kathy Whitworth Winnipeg

Fishin' 1 Facts Report Highlights Odd Notes

Fragmented notes describe fishing data and odds including yellowfall, miscelc vant p02 nite, and gear counts. The stream lists items like bass, mackerel, and various numbers, with unclear context and several unreadable terms.

SPT Teater Berts Biashgeouren Yellowfall Tad Esies

Dover Track Unsafe for USAC Cars

Clint Brawner warned the Dover Downs one mile track is unsafe for USAC championship cars after a weekend wreck involving Mario Andretti. He cited steep banks, high speed, and poor escape and communication as reasons to avoid racing there again. Andretti may have a repaired car for Brainerd, while owner Andy Granatelli said a new car would be ready.

Indianapolis Ind Clint Brawner Mario Andretti Dover Downs Del United States Auto Club Brawner Andretti Lloyd Ruby al Unser Wally Dallenbach Ruby Dallenbach Brainerd Minn Andy Granatelli

Amphib Gators Crown All Navy Softball Champs

In Norfolk Virginia the Atlantic Amphibious Forces Gators defeated the Dolphins 2 0 to win the All Navy Softball championship ending Sub Flot One five year title run. Mound ace Jim Cheeseman took the loss for Sub Flot One as the Gators claimed the title.

Norfolk Atlantic Amphibious Forces Gators Dolphins Flot Jim Cheeseman

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