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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1971

Page

13

Oldtimers Join Baseball's Hall of Fame

Richard W. Rube Marquard the veteran rookie nicknamed an 11 000 lemon later won 19 straight decision games. George Weiss 76 year old master builder of the Yankees dynasty and five others were voted into baseballs Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee. Marquard 201 NL wins shares 39 straight victories in a season. Hall inductees include Harry Hooper Joe Kelley Jake Beckley Chick Hafey and Dave Bancroft with Kelley and Beckley the only living members at selection time. Weiss unanimously chosen in executive category after 29 years as farm director and GM of teams with 19 pennants and 15 World Series titles.

New York Richard W Rube) Marquard George Weils New York Yankees Marquard Shrine Harry Hooper Joe Kelley Jake Beckley Real Oldtimers Chick Hafey Dave (Beauly) Bancroft Veterans Committee Kelley Heckley Weiss Yankee

Ack Ack Heads San Pasqual Field at Santa Anita

Ack Ack the San Carlos Handicap winner leads the 68000 added San Pasqual Handicap at Santa Anita on Saturday with post time at 1 146 miles. Tuesday spotlight shifts to a 1 pm start for the remainder of the meeting and Saturday racing begins at 12 20 pm. The Oneonta Handicap for fillies and mares of 1 1 16 miles runs Tuesday as a stepping stone to the 100000 invitational Santa Margarita on March 6.

Tain Hoy Stable Santa Anita

CupChampions Out in Sailoff

Argyle Campbell of Balboa Yacht Club loses his chance at a second Long Beach Congressional Cup title after a Newport Harbor area sailoff defeat by Chuck Kober of Long Beach and Newport Harbor Yacht Club. Kober wins by three minutes in 23 knot winds at the Orange County boating center to advance to the Southern California final sailoff next weekend with Dennis Conner Henry Schofield and a Marina Del Rey entrant to be determined.

Argyle Campbell Balboa Yacht Club Long Beach Newport Harbor Chuck Kober Kober LBYC Campbell Orange County Southern California Dennis Conner San Diego Henry Schofield Alamitos Bay Marina del Ray

Caliente race results and scramble of pastels

Horse racing results from Caliente include details of multiple races with winners, scratches, and times. Notable entries list horses such as Sharp Words, Lucky, Celestia, and Gore To Pass, with drivers or jockeys like Diaz, Mendez, and Garcia. Betting figures show quiniela pools and winning numbers, plus scratches and nonquals across races.

Munor Diaz Lucky Niena Tira Celestia Caneme Aleves SasTaans Contelg Gore Garcia Munde Osuia Quintela

Nicklaus and Archer contend as fog delays final round

At S.D. Open play resumed after fog with Archer two strokes behind leaders as Jack Nicklaus shot 66 in a tense finish. Eichelberger Barber Stone and Eldr chased amid birdies and bogeys in a wild Sunday, with Archer surging to take the lead before Nicklaus narrowed the margin.

Jack Nicklaus Miller Barber Bob Stone Paul Harney Nicklaus Archer PGA Eichelberger Barber Stone Lee Eldr Tall George Stona

Billiards Event Results Highlight Local Players

A crowded billiards results page lists players from multiple regions including New York Newark Boston and Houston. Scores shown include 25 20 and 47 in various matchups with participants such as Larry Johnson and Joe Batsis noted among others. The piece references venues on 497 South Parkview St and mentions team or group names like Marlin and Brack.

Odaen Utah Fulima Japan Onotrio Lauri New York City Gt Ai Pear Owen Fink Denn Nash Elkis Suan South Parkview St

PCC's Mason Athlete of Meet

Alpine and Nordic skiers may boycott the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo if the International Ski Federation continues its plans. If the Olympic Congress disqualifies certain skiers as professionals, national federations will host world championships in Sapporo after the Games. John Mason of the Long Beach Pacific Coast Club was voted the out-

PCC Mason Sapporo Japan International Ski Federation IST International Olympic Congress Akd ISF John Mason The Long Beach Pacific Coast Club

Bennion meet and U S Figure Skating Championships recap

Athletes excel at Sam Bennion indoor invitational with strong times in the 1000 yard, mile, and mile steeplechase. Judy Schwemeter and James Sladky capture gold at Buffalo nationals after early errors. Melissa Militano makes junior ladies history with a triple jump. Pat Shelley places third. Herve Fillon earns North American driving title and Driver of the Year with record wins and high earnings. New York writers honor Robenson and Pie Traynor. Johnny Bench named Player of the Year in Cincinnati.

Judy Schwemeter Indianapolis Army James Sladky Salavy N.Y U.S Buffalo Melissa Militano Joe Toop Pat Shelley Downey Calif NEW York Baseball Writers Brook Robernson Pie Traynor Cincinneti Johnny Bench

Porsche Wins Daytona Duel Despite Shattered Gear Box

Pedro Rodriguez in a Porsche 917 wins the 24 Hours of Daytona endurance race for the second straight year despite transmission trouble that cost the lead late in the race. The pace car Porsche held a narrow margin over a closing Ferrari 512 driven by Ron Bucknum and Tony Adamowicz, with Rodriguez regaining the lead with 44 minutes remaining after a pit repair. The winning car completed 683 laps, about 2,621 miles, at an unofficial average speed of 109.2 mph.

Mark Donohue Daytona Donohue David Hobbs Cdn 'Warilene Daytona Beach. Fla UPI Pedro Rodriguez Ike Porsche John Wyer Rodriguez Ferrari Jackie Oliver England Daytona International Speedway Ferrari 512 Ronnie Bucknum Playa- Del-Ray Tony Adamowicz Wilton, Conn

Ferrari Leads Then Reclaims On 668th Lap In Race

The report notes Ferrari regains the lead after a pit stop, holding it again on the 668th lap near the 16 minute mark. Names such as Pedro Rodrisuer Jaci and Mark Donohue appear, with the era’s drivers including Ronnie Bucknum Tony Ada and others in a crowded field.

Pedro Rodrisuer Jaci Ee Maf Ming Ferrari Ronnie Bucknum Tony Adamailed Mark Donohue David Highey Tun Eh Daterento Bon Yangar Lala Chine ar-Dateia Orsing Graenwood Allan Érher

Great Scott Leads Virginia Past Pittsburgh in Nba Action

Virginia, anchored by rookie Charlie Scott with 33 points, edged Pittsburgh 121-122, boosting its Eastern Division lead. Mack Calvin fueled Florida to a 95-92 win over Texas with a late three-point basket, while Zelmo Beaty scored 22 in Utah's 138-129 victory over Kentucky as Willie Wise added 28 and 19 rebounds. George Lehmann hit decisive free throws to lift Carolina 125-? over his former teammates in a key finish.

Virginia Charlie Scott Pittsburgh Mack Calvin Willie Wise New York George Lehmann Carolina

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