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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1976

Page

13

BJK ends Goolagong run as U S regains Federation Cup

In Philadelphia Rosemary Casals and Billie Jean King defeated Evonne Goolagong and Kerry Melville Reid 7 5 8 3 in doubles to clinch the Federation Cup for the United States, the first time since 1939. Reid beat Casals, King beat Goolagong, and the Americans earned $40,000 while defending champion Czechoslovakia withdrew amid apartheid protests.

Philadelphia Rosemary Casals Billie Dean King Australia Evonie Goolagong Kerry Melville Reid United States Mrs. Reid Ms. King U.S Miss Casals Czechoslovakia South Africa Rhodesia Soviet Union Hungary Billie Jean Miss Goolagong

Nastase Defeats Tanner to Win Tennis Week Open

Ilie Nastase of Romania defeated Roscoe Tanner 6-1 6-2 in South Orange New Jersey to win the $60,000 Tennis Week Open. The title earned Nastase $21,000 and the tournament cap, a tuneup for the upcoming US Open in Powells Mills New York.

South Orange Ilie Nastase Romania Roscoe Tanner Forest Hill Naelax Powest Mills

Jones wins USAC dirt track title at Du Quoin

Bobby Jones of Panville Ti won the 3750 LS Auto Club national championship dirt track race at the DuQuoin State Fair. Officials said a fast winning time was set as the race was halted twice by accidents with no injuries reported.

Hunt wins Dutch Grand Prix on birthday at Zandvoort

James Hunt, age 29, driving a McLaren, won the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort to reclaim near the World Championship lead. Clay Regazzoni finished second with Ferrari, Mario Andretti third. Niki Lauda out after a German crash, Watson retired with mechanical trouble while Peterson led early before also retiring.

Zandvoort Netherlands Britain James Hunt McLaren Hunt Clay Regazzoni Switzerland Niki Lauda Regazzoni Vns Ferrari Mario Andretti Nazareth

Heat Drivers Burn Up Track At Ontario Motor Speedway

Temperatures pushed practice limits as Ontario Motor Speedway opened for the California 100. Johnny Rutherford clocked 184.106 mph in a McLaren, surpassing the lifted speed limit set by USAC. Bobby Unser led fastest laps at 185.393 mph as 45 entrants prepared for qualifying and carburetion day amid mechanical issues including Janet Guthrie’s Vollstedt and a brief track closure.

Ontario Motor Speedway California Johnny Rutherford Jos Mclaren Indianapolis U.S Auto Club Rutherford Bobby Unser Unser Dick Simon Thie Janet Guthrie Speedway Vollstedt

Yarborough sweeps Volunteer 400 at Bristol International

Cale Yarborough drove a two lap victory at Bristol International Speedway winning the Volunteer 400. He led from lap 28 after passing Darrell Waltrip and posted an average speed of 98.578 mph on the half mile track. Richard Petty finished second and Waltrip took third as two cautions limited the race to 14 laps.

Bristol, Tenn Cale Yarborough Bristol International Speedway Yarborough Chevrolet Darrell Waltrip Daytona Beach Fla Richard Petty Randleman N.C Waltrip

Unclear Racing Names and Mixed Preregistration List

A fragmentary OCR list shows names from multiple countries and teams such as Janes Hunt McLareni and Joby Sthockler of South Africa. The text mentions Switzerland United States JP5 and March dates with references to Bevan Tyrells Vittagio Brambilla and Alan Jones Australia among others.

Janes Hunt Origin McLareni Cidy Regnntoni Switzerland Perrari Diario Andretti United States Tom Pryce Bevan Studens Joby Sthockler South Africa Tyrells & Vittagio

Schuppan Wins Formula 5 000 at Road America

Vern Schuppan drove a blue Lola Chevy to win the 100 mile Formula 5000 race at Road America in Elkhart Lake Wisconsin. He finished two seconds ahead of Warwick Brown with an average speed of 109.818 mph. Derrick Brown, also in a Lola Chevy, finished third. Schuppan earned 1100 first prize from a $40 000 purse.

Elkhart Lake Wis Vern Schuppan Schuppan Seco Warwick Brawn Derrick Brown

Freed dies in Watkins Glen race crash

AM Mark Freed of Philadelphia, 25, was killed when his sports racer slid off a turn at Watkins Glen Race Track during a local race. Deputies said the car plowed through fencing and struck a guard rail before flipping over near an observation station.

Watkins Glen Mark Freed Philadelphia Watkins Glen Race Track Schuyter County Sheriff's Deputies Freed

Montespan edges Dr Krohn to win Del Mar Derby in record time

Montespan rallied to edge hard-charging Dr. Krohn by a nose in the 32nd Del Mar Derby as jockey Darrel McHargue urged the outsider to a late surge. The mile and an eighth covered in a Del Mar record 1:48 1/4, Montespan earning $26,550, with Today’s Tomorrow close behind in third and L’Heureux beaten a neck for place.

Montespan Dr. Krohn del Mar Suidlay Darrel McHargue L'Heureux Larrikin Oes 'N Tomorrow la Jolla McHergue Wood Green Mareo Castaneda F Lnally McTargue Fernando Toro Green McHargue Hon

Thoroughbred racing results and notable finishes two years ago

The record lists multiple horse races with drivers and odds, detailing first through ninth races. Notable entries include Olivares, Waddy, Lucky, and Prince Brunt, with exacta and payout figures. the text also mentions trainers, jockeys, and race times amid mixed legible data.

Clear & Fast Alsotans Iisted Haoueher Olivares Volian Blair Pincay Bank Me Cassateda Nisarae Lucky Neritorrious Equs Game Steel Ben Cheese Prince Brunt Mel de Felix Starr Tecanorsacore Osta Buces

Poly High gains from Philly transfer Gregory

Poly High’s basketball season gets a boost as 6-4 7 Dino Gregory transfers from Philadelphia to Long Beach. The 215 pound senior, who averaged 13 points and 15 rebounds at Simon Gratz High, joins a strong front line with Manuel Johnson Glen Windom Todd Bachman and Roy Whiting as coach Ron Palmer eyes a CIF title run. Gregory is rated among the nation’s top 50 players for the coming season by a national scouting service.

Poly High Dino Gregory Long Beach Philadelphia Geraldine Srum Loch Beach Roosevelt Simon Grutz High Philappa Philadelphia Bulletin Ron Palmer Poly Palmer Manuel Johnson Glen Windom Todd Bachman Roy Whiting National Scouting Service Frank Rarlisun

College stars eye undefeated runs and West Coast exposure

SCHRADER reports on players weighing national honors and team goals, with Jeter favoring West Coast passing styles over Ohio grit, aiming for All America. Tarkanian coaching rumors swirl around Lakers and UNLV, while college coaches pursue moves. Michigan coach Bo Schembechler recovers swiftly, guiding the Wolverines.

Page Cleveland All America Jeter Ohio West California Stanford Thiol Ig Midwest West Coast Laker Jack Kent Cooke Jerry Tarkanian Nevada Las Vegas Tarkanian Goake Pepperdine Gary Colson Nevada-Las Vegas Lakers Cked Calson Cal Rodger Young Los Angeles Harmon Rughex National Football Weekly Michigan Bo Schembechler Schembechler Kearney

Hardin's Hotline Bet Special Headlines Evening Card

A cryptic sports betting note appears in the page, highlighting a long odds bet and a special wager. The fragment references a bar setting and a parlay style selection, with unclear team names and dates. The readable entities suggest a local betting teaser with emphasis on money lines and a potential winner.

Morro Bay Anglers Record Fifty Four Forty Four

Report from Morro Bay lists numerous fishing counts including 44 anglers noted, 2317 albacore noted, and 707 anglers on four boats, with multiple species such as sand bass sculpin and bass reported. Stations include Avila Day Pedro Street and others with varied boat counts and timings.

Morro Bay Ug Stalloweoges Eadh EU Tara Cos Rao Ted Ty Halla TD Street Sara Band Kerel

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