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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1968
Page
18
At Santa Anita Park Arcadia California on Friday December 27 1968 Flying Al Mirus led early pace then hung on to win after a stretch drive in a 67th winter meeting card. Jockeys and finishers include Kell Belmonte and Great Descretion with odds listed and final payouts noted.
CHICAGO Bobby Hull top scorer for the Chicago Black Hawks will be sidelined six weeks after a jaw fracture from a Wednesday game with Toronto. The jaw is wired and teeth immobilized with elastics. He may return for either Sunday or Wednesday depending on air intake and recovery. Nourishment will come through a straw. Hull will miss Saturday at Minnesota and likely Sunday vs the Kings in Chicago.
Veteran jockey Donald Pierce rode three winners at Santa Anita on Friday led by Dizzy Babe in the Tournament of Roses Purse before 20,359. Dizzy Babe overtook Pattulloch early in the stretch to win by over a length in 1:10 3-5 on a good track paying 8.40 5.40 4. Pat tuttloh paid 28 15 and Trondheim 5.80. Pierce also won with Derby Day Boy at 43.80 and Inverness Drive at 3.20.
Miami Ohio coach Bo Schembechler is chosen to succeed Bump Elliott as Michigan head football coach. Elliott moves to associate athletic director as a new post. Schembechler promises a simple plan: recruit hard and organize. Saints coach Tom Fears retains job for 1969 after vote of confidence from owner Mecom. Three assistants dismissed earlier. Civic Award to Fred Haney for Angels at LA Anaheim banquet. Cold weather forecast for AFL NFL championships in New York and Cleveland with wind patterns noted. Municipal Stadium dimensions in Kansas City.
The American League expansion Royals will keep their city name for 1968 while outfield wall heights will be reduced by 12 and 27 feet respectively. Commissioner Rozelle says AL NL alignment for 1970 must be set by early September. Twelve NFL players will tour Far East bases including Rams linebacker Irv Cross. Chartrier urges open Davis Cup. Bear Bryant recalls a war era letter from a former player.
An unidentified race fan in a crowd of 8,636 wins the Friday betting pool of 55,369 by selecting the fifth race finish 1 2 Conceal and Rubin, then trading the ticket for Third Market and Aviso in a controversial double. The winning numbers were 12 10 and 5 4, but the holder had not cashed the ticket by day’s end.
The record notes Betz's Best as the top money prospect with a strong showing. Sean is listed in third. A dagger counter array highlights the Gay Campaigner winning eighth, with Special Choice Son taking ninth place.
Unclear fragmentary note describes a parlay or meeting involving an ex First Mate and a fleet plan. It references a special essence and a security check at a seventh point. No clear events, dates, or named organizations emerge from the readable text.
Angel Cordero extended his 1968 jockey title lead by winning the fourth race aboard Jug Judge at Tropical Park. The victory gave him 343 wins for the year, widening the gap over Alva Pineda who finished the day with 328 after starting 327 at Santa Anita. Pineda faced a tough stretch with blanked results in five races.
University of Illinois doctor Dr. Richard H. Pohndorf challenged common football conditioning beliefs at the AAAS meeting in Dallas. He argued rigid ankle taping and knee strengthening exercises raise injury risk, that cleatless shoes did not cut knee injuries, and that many pregame drills are pointless show.
Belmont Pier totals report bonito 300 calico bass 32 perch 4 Satan 2B Spanish mackerel undetermined. Three boats yield rock cod 785 and bass plus bonito 92. Barge crew adds 123 bonito 16 mackerel 85 rock. Pacific Landing anglers claim 511 bonito 8 barracuda 4 calico. San Diego anglers report rock cod 14 88 berrecide 5 calico bass 36 rockfish 1 halibut 50.
A cryptic sports note mentions Long Beech scoring 51 and Ramsey 4 with percentages and initials U8CGE Ponchartrain referenced, suggesting a local game recap or box. The fragment lists names and a possible team or event context without clear dates or full details.
The Cal State Long Beach high school wrestling invitational moved from the CSULB gym to Long Beach City College due to dangerous unsanitary conditions. The 23 team event starts at 10 am with finals at 7 pm hosted by Millikan High. Weigh-ins occur in the CSCLB weight room.
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