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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1968

Page

12

Most Host Eying Another Rich Win at Santa Anita

Host the roan gelding that astonished the turf world by beating Da mascus in the Charles H Strub stakes targets the $75,000 San Antonio Stakes at 114 Thiles Saturday at Santa Anita. The race serves as a key stepping-stone to the $145,000 Santa Anita Handicap, part of a gala holiday thoroughbred racing program at Arcadia track.

F. C. Bishop Damascus Charles H. Strub Santa Anita San Antonio Arcadia Track

San Luis Obispo Handicap linked to Washington's Birthday race

Washington's Birthday program features the new San Luis Obispo Handicap a grass race over miles leading to the $125,000 San Juan Capistrano. Notables include Nashua Pilot Biggs and rivals Must Host Ruben Rivet Pretense with Woolf Award to Braulio Baeza on Feb 22.

Washington Arcadia Biggs French Fox

Four Deadlocked For Lead In Cue Tourney

The World's Pocket Billiards Championship in Norwalk heads into its final week with a four way tie for first place. Frank McGowan New York Danny DiLiberto Miami Jack Breit Houston Luther Lassiters Elizabeth City N C at 5 1 lead the field as the 17 day 14500 event features decisive routs by DiLiberto over Jimmy Relihan and McGowan over Danny Gartner. Florence Torrance and Moore Albuquerque reach 4 1 after dominant wins over Jones Las Vegas and Butera Philadelphia.

Frank McGowan New York Danny DiLiberto Miami Charlie's Cue Norwalk McGowan DiLiberto Jack Breit Houston Luther Lassiters Elizabeth City N.C Billiard Congress of America Jimmy Relihan Springfield Mass Danny Gartner Jersey City Ritchie Florence Torrance Jimmy Moore Albuquerque Florence Danny Jones Las Vegas Moore Lou Butera Philadephia

Hampton finally ends bridesmaid run with Daytona stock win

In Daytona Beach, Andy Hampton driving a 1967 Dodge Charger won the ARCA stock race over Jessé Baird and Regy Katona. The 300 mile event at speeds around 148.372 mph saw five cautions due to debris and a dramatic late crash injure none of the drivers. Hampton's victory, aided by timely pit stops under yellow, marked his first win after multiple near misses in prior speed weeks.

Daytona Beach Fla Andy Hampton Bobby Maus- Brower Keokuk Iowa Gerry Wolland Peo Hampton Louisville Daytona’ International Speedway Jessé Baird Regy Katona Willis Mich Chuck McWilliams Union John Sommerville Clarksville Ind Hempton Jack Bowsher Ford Katona

Mazeroski Krause defend Astrojet title in golf classic

Mazeroski and Krause defend their Astrojet Golf Classic title at La Costa with a 185 net and a final-hole four-foot putt. The Pirates second baseman and Redskins defensive back won $10,000 first prize from a $30,000 event, with Horlen and Powell and Santo and Taylor close behind.

Carlsbad UPI Bill Mazeroski Paul Krause Mazeroski Pittsburgh Pirates Kraupse Washington Redskins la Costa Mazernski Biidge Chicago White Sox Joel Horlen Buffalo Bills Art Powell Chicago Cubs Ron Santo New Orleans Saints Jim Taylor Horlen Taylor

Kolb Breaks 200 Yard I M American Record Again

Claudia Kolb won the 200 yard women's individual medley in 2 minutes 9.3 seconds, shaving her own American record from 2:09.7 set last year. The Santa Clara Swim Club star posted her second national mark in as many days.

San Francisco UPI Claudia Kolb Santa Clara Swim Club

Unclear Horse Race Card with Mixed Scratches and Payouts

Fragmented race card lists multiple races with horse names, riders, and odds, including scratched entries and monetary payouts. Five tickets claimed five wins with a combined total of 1004.00 in reported winnings amidst dense wagering notes and irregular spellings.

Princess Blanies Rodrigues Thin Bey Twe Aly Eilon Prempie Reater Larc Rodrigues Taatanule Igutn Susain Eagle Cayaylers CMU Surfonay Kingdina Medina Cora Go Ge Peniche Souteurmaney Redringer Tune Harrier Sahiblerto Herrera Eten Roy Yi Lang Caballera Jed Ruler Pineda Maxson Creme Engel Ue Andy J Winters Tianhe Enn Baeize Beluse ‘Dancer Lona Too Raving Gambles Pekhola Rey Tuenei Combert Speedy Kins Pincay AF Feet Royals Velenzuela Scentenes Caliente Ning Nunyerss Aehrvart Nae SOS Daring Tek Cansers Fey Hae Meera

Santo Drives Runs High Pace for Cubs in 1969 Season

Dave Lewis recalls how Santo relaxed and swung, boosting 98 RBIs and 107 runs scored while leading the league with 96 walks. Lou Brock and Henry Aaron topped the scoring with 113, as Santo’s on base habit aided offense and promised a stronger pennant push with a solid start.

Jst Ron Lou Brock Cardinals Henry Aaron Atlanta Santo

Bruins edge Kings as rough game sparks Mayhem

Bruins beat the Kings 3-1 in a stormy matchup with nine penalties for Boston to seven for Los Angeles. Johnny Bucyk notched his 250th NHL goal as Boston led 3-1 after a rambunctious first period. Harney Sinden downplayed the roughness while noting the Kings’ East Division struggle.

Bruins Kings Harry Sinden Boston Bruin Johnny Bucyk White King Short

Olympic Crown to Norway

Norway secured the gold with 229.4 points and a 33 ft 4.37 in best jump. Lars Grini earned bronze with a 324 ft 9.77 in throw and 214.3 points. Bjorn Wirkola faded to 23rd. US leaders included Bill Bakke 34th, Jay Rand 35th, John Ballant 42nd, and Jay Martin 43rd. East Germany triumphed in the two-man event at Villard De Lans, with Bonsack and Koehler clocking 1 35.85.

Norway Lars Grini Bjoern Wirkola Bill Bakke Madison Wis United States Jay Rand Lake Placaid N.Y John Ballant Denver Jay Martin Minneapolis Villard Ortrun Enderlein Koehler Bonsack Mansfred Schmid Ewald Walch Fritz Nachmann Wolfgang Winkler West Germany Michael Hessel Eugene Ore Jim Moriarty St. Paul Moriarty

Unbeaten Gypsy Joe Set for 10 Round Philadelphia Bout

Unbeaten welterweight contender Gypsy Joe Haris returns to action tonight in Philadelphia for a 10 round match with Dick Divetonica, billed as a key step toward Curtis Cokes. Also on card, Miguel Barreto features as the show moves through weights and opponents with a suspension noted for weight issues.

Gypsy Joe Haris Curtis Cokes Philadelphia Dick Divetonica Carmen Basilio Syracuse Hartis Miguel Barretu Pennsylvania Athletic Commission Jones Goulds Flay Will Itry Miami Beach Auditorium Lee Batts

Argentine Club Defeats Mexico in Fast Two-Goal Burst

Racing Club of Buenos Aires, world champion, defeated the Mexican Federal District all star team 2 to 0 at the Coliseum. After a scoreless first half, Carlos Cardenas scored in the 50th minute and 23 seconds later Roberto Salemone added the second goal before 19,16B spectators.

Racing Club of Buenos Aires Carlos Cardenas Racing Club Roberto Salemone

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