Australian Davis Cup duo fail to shine in Pacific Southwest
Bowrey and Ruffels, top Australian Davis Cup players, failed to impress at the Pacific Southwest Championships in Los Angeles. Bowrey lost 6-2 6-2 to Horst Ritter in singles after a first round default, while Ruffels also exited early. Doubles saw Bowrey and Ruffels ousted 6-4 2-6 6-2 to Cantin and Rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Bowrey
Ray Ruffels
Southland
Los Angeles
U.S
Fell
Australia
Gary Johnson
Cal State
Bowrey Ruffels
Pacific Southwest
Ruffels
Bowrey
Young Steve Fiske
Tony Roche
Ritter
Johnson
Cantin
Rush
PSW
Arthur Ashe
Clark Graebner
Stan Smith
Bob Lutz
Adelaide
Tye
Denn Nefterting
Dan Meere
Steve Weimar
Dave Stet
Ried Burns
Steve Cannon
Terry Smith
Bruce Keren
Jett Lertier
Cary Hill
Curt Jones
Australian Cup Captain Eyes Foxy Strategy
U S Davis Cup captain Donald Dell questions Harry Hopman using 17-year-old John Alexander as a smoke screen for the Challenge Round in Adelaide. He predicts Australia will rely on Ray Ruffels and Bill Bowrey in singles, with doubles choice unclear as Thursday singles open.
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Adelaide
Australia
Donald Dell
U.S
Harry Hopman
John Alexander
Hop
Alexander
Dell
Ray Ruffels
Bill Bowrey
Hopman
Baby
Ruffels
Pro Hockey Standings and Legal Notice From Beach Meet
A historical page lists race results for nine harness races with details on participants, times, and purses, followed by a legal notice from Charles E. Broadway declaring non responsibility for debts incurred by others after December 23, 1968. The page notes attendance figures for the meeting and overall handle.
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Charles E. Broadway
E. Carson
Ng Beach
California
L.B.I
The Sea Slaves Fictitious Name Certificate Notice
Certificate of business shows Anita de Rosa and Helen M. MacDiarmid as proprietors under the fictitious firm name The Sea Slaves at 255 C Marina Drive Long Beach California Dated November 21 1968 with notary acknowledgment in Los Angeles County. Public notices list dates December 3 10 17 24 1968.
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Marina Drive
Long Beach
California
THE
SEA Slaves
Anita de Rosa
15Th Street
Seal Beach
Helen M. MacDiarmid
Skyline
Laguna
State of California
Los Angeles County
Ita de Rosa
Elsie M. Mason
T.O
Title Insurance and Trust Company
Charles E. Howard
Dorothy Howard
County Recorder
United States
West First Street
Los Angeles
Towit
William N. Bivens
Rina Boat Sales
Municipal Court
Western Board OF Adjusters, Inc
Marina Boat Sales
Eugene M. Gans
County of
My Beach
Marshal
Ocean Boulevard
City of
County of Los Angeles
Leslie R. Keays
Loseles County
al Barnard F. “Klein
Polce
Bick Augimeri
Nick E. Augimeri
Council of the Vet of
East Artesia Boulevard
Margaret L
Seal
Adam
East 4Th Street
Pae AM
L. Moore
City Clerk
Itp
Joto's Tavern Fictitious Firm Name Certificate
Cherokees Riley certifies she operates Joto's Tavern at 1715 E Pacific Coast Hwy Beach California 90806. The filer, listed as Cherokees Riley, resides at 426 Olive No 8 Long Beach 90812. Notarized by Ruth C. Parks on December 2 1968 with multiple 1968 dates.
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E. Pacifice Coast Wing Beach
California
Joto
Cherokee Riley
Ruth C. Parks
Notice to interested in Laura Larsen estate in Washington state
Notice to creditors heirs and devisees about Laura Larsen estate. executor Ray Cushman appointed in King County Washington. bodies discuss removal of California property and claims. deadlines 30 days after first publication. notices to respond to indebted party at listed addresses. public sale and marshal notices referenced with dates in 1968-1969.
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Laura Larsen
132Nd Avenue N.E
Bellevue
Washington
Ray Cushman
Superior Court
King County
State of Washington
Bank of America
NT & LA
Pine Avenue
First and Pine Branch
Home Sav. & Loan Assoc
First Federal
California
S.R.I
Pineda Narrowly Trails Cordero in Week’s Ritings at Tropical Park
Angel Cordero, with 336 winners for the year, was shut out in four rides at Tropical Park in Coral Gables. Alvaro Pineda won two races on the final Bay Meadows day, closing within 10 of Cordero. Pineda heads to Florida for today and Wednesdays races before Santa Anita’s Thursday opening. Cordero, fatigued after seven days, skipped his first two mounts and then rode four horses with Prince Christian finishing tenth in a $3,100 allowance. Cordero to Turf Paradise on Sunday per track officials.
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Coral Gables
Filia
UPI
Angel Cordero
Tropical Park
Alvaro Pineda
Bay Meadows
Pineda
Florida
California
Cordero
Santa Anita
State Park
Sam Plomchok
Prince Christian
Turf Paradise
Phoenix
Olympic Club posts 1968 boxing gate gross and top shows
The Olympic Boxing Club reports a 1968 gross of $763,668 for boxing promotions. The Sept 27 double title card led with Mando Ramos and Teo Cruz for light weight and Sho Sanjiyo against Raul Rojas for featherweight. Other strong gates included Raul Rojas vs Enrique Higgins and Sonny Liston vs Billy Joiner. The club held 51 weekly boxing shows and 49 wrestling events totaling substantial proceeds.
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Olympic Boxing Club
Mando Ramos
Teo Cruz
Sho Sanjyo
Raul Rojas
Enrique Higgins
Frankie Crawford
Ernie Lopez
Hedgeman Lewis
Sho Saijyo
Sonny Liston
Billy Joiner
Hiroshi Kobayashi
Olympic
United States
FISHIN FACTS AND BOXERS OF THE MONTH
Belmont Pier reports catches including 470 bonito 7 mackerel 3 perch 8 bass 2 halibut 3 sculpin 129 rock cod on 3 boats. Sylvania Ohio notes Nicoline Loche and Nino Benvenuti named World Boxing Association Boxers of the Month.
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Belmont Pier
Pacific Landing
Art's Landing
Sylvania
Ohio
Nicoline Loche
Argentina
Nino Benvenuti
Italy
World Boxing Assn
Christmas Eve Reflection On Prayer And Respect For Nature
The column revisits a Christmas Eve meditation on prayer, stewardship of nature, and hunting fishing ethics. It cites AA prayers and Reader’s Digest quotes, urging thoughtful regard for water, birds, deer, and fish, plus a trusted prayer about following God's will. The piece closes with holiday wishes.
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Independent Press-Telegram
Reader’s Digest
Louisville Courier-Journal
Long Beach
Deadline Drives California Bowlers to Enter WIBC Tourney
The WIBC and CAWBA urge entries for the WIBC National Tournament starting April 3 in San Diego. California lags behind goals with a January 24 deadline, while locals jokingly follow the rule deadline bowler. A January 16 final entry date is also noted.
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Don Carter
Marion Ladewig
National Syndicate
N. Wacker Dr
Chicago
Ill
Woman’s International Bowling Congress
California Woman's Bowling Assn
Southland
WIBC
San Diego
California
Bowling Along 3 Highlights Seasonal Bowling Feats
The article surveys multiple bowling results from California and Long Beach venues. It notes enty cutoffs for regional tournaments and lists standout scores such as Jim Forgeson 683, Diane Starr 4713, Clara Mattex 272 400, and Rick Heigeme 733463 among others, plus team high marks like Clark Center 1102 and Park Bowl 300.
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Clark Center
Rick Heigeme
Terry Patterson
Chuck Verner
Bandy Meyer
Bem Kenaicet
Bay Meadows Race Card Notes and Scratches
Bay Meadows first race results show multiple scratches and varied payouts. Notable runners include Chesty Rob, This Is True, and Time, with a Daily Double payout of $148.00 and total pool around $49 million.
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One Mite
Lady Marc D
O’brien
Speedy Mark
Adams
Vic Arden
Wishard
Miss Mo
Widow Millie
Little Otto
Glidden Hanover
Blaze Rodney
Count Coal
June G
Ambro Husky
Fringin
Adio Square
Wilburn Wane
Glenn H. W
Perry Win
Diaante Long
Green Ieadows
Don Robin
My Jake
Sunlowner
Curtengs
Jillworth
Pineda
Verner
Hannes i
Bias
Captain Jud
Port Rit Corl
Dias
Gfonard
Diaz
Tierney
Sahaas
Star Asset
Pinedas
Reei
Mile Balach
Eclipse S
Sapher
Jancisco Dunham
Santa Anita opens winter meet with Palos Verdes draw
Santa Anita begins its 75 day 1968 1969 winter season with entries being accepted this morning for the nine race program led by the 25 000 added Palos Verdes Handicap. Post positions will be drawn shortly after 9 a.m. due to the Christmas holiday, with entries taken 48 hours in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Anita
Palos Verdes
Deny Move Afoot Buffalo Rumor Hits Seals
A San Francisco Examiner report claimed a move to transfer the Oakland Seals to Buffalo, N Y. Seals executive VP William Torrey dismissed the rumor calling it news to the club and noted no talks at a recent league meeting. a Philadelphia game drew 1 829 fans.
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UPI
Oakland Seals
National Hockey League
Buffalo
N.Y
William Torrey
Seals
Oakland
the Examiner
NHL
Examiner
Philadelphia Flyers
Cow Palace
Bay
Torrey
Barry van Gerbig
New York
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Tom Wilburn
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