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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1969

Page

16

Barber Ace Brings New Mercury After Hole-In-One

San Diego golfer Miller Barber, fresh from a rain shortened Kaiser, earned a 1969 Mercury Cougar for a second year running after a hole in one. The ace came on Torrey Pines 186 yard par three 16th in the San Diego Open second round, eight feet from the cup.

San Diego Miller Barber Kaiser Barber Torrey Pines Hertz Larry Ziegler Mercury Pecan Valley Country Club San Antonio Texas PGA Mercury People Dave Lewis

Gonzales and King Advance in Auckland Open Tennis

Pancho Gonzales of Los Angeles defeats Tony Parun 6-4 6-4 6-1 to reach the Auckland Open men’s singles semifinals. He and Rod Laver beat P Gunn ing and D Harris 6-4 6-0 in doubles. Billie Jean King of Long Beach advances to the women’s final by routing Ruia Morrison-Davy 6-2 6-1.

Auckland New Zealand UPI Pancho Gonzales Los Angeles Billie Jean King Long Beach Calif Gonzales Tony Parun Rod Laver P. Gunning D. Harris

49ers Easy Assignment In Desert Showdown

Rolland Todd's squad has a 14-3 mark this season and averages 104.6 points per game as Watson and Watkins pace a group with four scorers over 19 monthly points. Houston with Elvin Hayes faces a tough test, needing more than seven to win. Abe Lemons praises Nevada's speed while coach Tarkanian notes Todd's guards as key.

Rolland Todd Houston Elvin Hayes Todd Abe Lemons Oklahoma City Nevada Tarkanian Rolland Watson Watkins

Horse Racing Picks Aboard For Friday Racecard

Most Probable Winner entry in 4th Best Bet Peace Signal II in 3rd Money Prospect Party Suit in win Pariay First Mate in 6th to Most Host in 7th Longshot Special Mobile House in &th BEST BET Proud Land in 7th BEST CHANCE BET Glory Hallelujah in 8th PREFERRED PARLAY Proud Land to Dignitas a PANKROLL SPECIAL Pedrinho in CLOCKERS TIP

Pariay Longshot Proud Land Hallelujah Pankroll

Southland firm seeks top dealers for big-demand rec products

A well-financed organization seeks aggressive dealers in Southern California to handle recreational products across boating private aviation camping cycling and RVs. Emphasizes high profit potential with national and local advertising support. Contact Mr. Ron German G E M Sales International Inc 555 E Ocean Blvd Suite 218 Long Beach CA 90802 Phone 435-6531.

Southland California Ron German G.E.M. Sales International, Inc E. Ocean Blvd Suite Long Beach Calif

Speedy Shoes Wins at Hialeah as 33-1 Shot

Happy Valley Farms’ Speedy Shoes, a 33-1 outsider ridden by Ron Turcotte, triumphs in the seventh race at Hialeah, edges Primrose Princess by 114 lengths, with Holiday Gift third. The six furlongs take 1:12 4/5, payout $69.20 $26 $15.40. Always Laughing, favorite, finishes ninth. Darned Clever wins Nantucket Purse at Lincoln Downs, overtaking Shiny Seguin by 114 lengths in five furlongs, paying $16.20 $4.60 $3.80.

Happy Valley Farms Speedy Shoes Hialeah Ron Turcotte Primrose Princess Holiday Gift Mamselle Jess Holiday Tift Charlotte P. Pritchard Nantucket Lincoln Downs Tenacious Shiny Seguin

Two Olympians Headline Gym Meet Tonight

The Long Beach SCATS all-girl gym team hosts a four state invitational at Lakewood High with Nevada New Mexico and Washington competing in triangular and dual formats. Featured are Wendy Cluff and Cathy Rigby two 1968 Olympians and the nation's top ranked gymnast. Admission is free.

Long Beach SCATS Lakewood High Nevada New Mexico Washington Wendy Cluff Cathy Rigby

Thorpe Signs with Toronto Argonauts in CFL Deal

Toronto Argonauts announce the signing of Jim Thorpe, 23, a Hofstra back and 17th round NFL-AFL draft choice, joining the CFL squad as a versatile addition.

Toronto Toronto Argonauts Jim Thorpe Hofstra University of

Fishin Facts Summary of California Angler Yields by Port

Report lists catches by port including Seal Beach Redondo Pacific Landing Norms San Diego Pierpoint Oceanside and Art s Landing. Totals show numbers of bonito calico bass rock cod sculpin halibut mackerel barracuda and other species across multiple boats and barges.

Seal Beach Redondo Pacific Landing Norm’s Landing San Diego Pierpoint Landing Oceanside Art’s Landing

Strub Stakes Wide Open At Santa Anita Feature Race

The seventh Charles H. Strub Stakes for 4 year olds at Santa Anita is the first $100000 race of the year. Ten colts compete with no clear favorite as Nob le House Nodouble Te Vega Cavmore and Skookum headline a competitive field. Missing runners include Dark Mirage Poleax Proper Proof and Dewan as rain affected preparations.

Santa Anita Charles H. Strub Nodouble Struth Queen Dark Mirage Poleax Proper Proof Dewan

Ladies Day for Racing Shines on Weekend Spotlight

Penny Ann Early and Barbara Jo Rubin lead a weekend racing event at Hobby Horse Hall Nassau Bahamas. The Sunday match features Early against jr nationally ranked Alvaro Pineda over six furlongs on horses of equal ability in the seventh and eighth races with a diamond wrist watch prize for the winner. Rubin aims for her second and third career victories as she rides today, following becoming the first woman to ride in a recognized track last week.

A Triangle — Inc Angeles Turf Club, _ Inc Santa Anita Park Arcadia Calif St Ma Paddle Wheeler Valen Duruseau Pineda Rome Boys Trevino Regal Prince Blum Goofty McGenty Onformist Paddie Wheeler LE Wheeler Prince Nassau Waukumn Winnie Mae Moriran Breeze Penny Ann Early Barbara Jo Rubin Caliente Alvaro Pineda Hobby Horse Hall Nassau Bahamas Barbara Jo

Penguins trade Earl Ingarfeld and Ubriaco for Seals stars

Penguins ship Earl Ingarfeld and winger Gene Ubriaco plus defenseman Dick Mattiussi to the Seals in exchange for winger Bryan Watson, defenseman Tony Pratt and center George Swarbrick. Red Wings deal Jim Watson to Fort Worth. Fivers move Doug Favel to Quebec after a six–goal first period loss to the Black Hawks and recall goalie Dan Wilson. Clippers recall Nick Polano amid suspension talks and plan to join Amarillo in the Central League.

Penguins Earl Ingarfeld Gene Ubriaco Dick Mattiussi Seals Bryan Watson George Swarbrick Tony Pratt Red Wings Jim Watson Ft. Worth Fivers Doug Favel Quebec Black Hawks Danc Wilson Clippers Nick Polano Amarillo

Cal Poly Sub Players Beget Scoring Spurt

Bruce Jones reports a sparse box score with Cal Poly reserves McLain and Donatson contributing 14 points while Fullerton reserves Hughes and Lipias provide key bench scoring in a late period push.

Cal Poly McLain Donatson Simac Fullerton Hughes Lyndh A Rubenthaler Duncan Lipias

Hockey scores from AL slate dominate busy schedule

Cleveland tops Baltimore 4 to 2 while Rochester defeats Providence 4 to 2 and Hershey powers past Springfield 8 to 5. Portland earns a 5 to 2 win over Vancouver and Denver beats Phoenix 3 to 2.

Cleveland Baltimore Rochester Providence Hershey Springfield Portland Vancouver Denver Phoenix

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