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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1968
Page
10
Bets hinge on Betz's Best as a probable winner in Mason's Specials. The betting slate includes Parly-Hsil and Prince Pat with Bankroll and Glockers Tip in a high-stakes wager.
Miss Pat Cody of Lakewood Country Club protests national women's rankings saying they favor juniors and connections over merit. She notes she won the Regional and National Public Parks meets, while Betty Ann Grubb and Stephanie Grant ranked above her, and accuses the system of bias based on who you know and money.
A historical note discusses the 1967 women’s tennis rankings, noting Pat Cody’s stronger results against common opponents but lower standing due to counting junior and intersectional results. It questions whether top rankings should reflect junior plays and mentions upcoming Long Beach tournaments and various results from junior and doubles events in Southern California and Maryland.
A pamphlet titled Position Stance Approach offers tips to boost bowling averages. Don Carter is cited for ordering the pamphlet by sending 10 cents and a stamped self addressed envelope to the newspaper.
The Long Beach team Red Fox Nisei narrowly beat An's in the final squad of the LBWBA City Tournament at Dutch Village. Clark Center Five finished third in the A Division as Wanetta Gray led with a 637 series. City events resume Saturday with doubles and singles heats through March 2.
Imported Australian champion Tobin Bronze will share top weight of 118 pounds with Most Host and Ruken in the $75,000-added San Antonio Handicap at Santa Anita. Weights are based on 1987-08 earnings. Tobin Bronze recently won the View of Hope Purse on the Santa Anita grass.
Hever before offered, the booklet Hitting the Fans by Arnold Palmer claims to sharpen iron shots. Readers can pay 20 cents and send a stamped return envelope to the newspaper for access.
The Minnesota Twins announce the signing of 20 game winner Dean Chance to a reported 55000 contract. Last season he struck out 220 and posted a 2.75 ERA. Other signings include Jose Ruble, John Taiterwwsr, Ken Williams, Jerry Kosmar, and several pitchers and infielders across teams. Additional details are sparse due to the fragmentary text.
Boston reports that Nance, a Boston Patriots All-League fullback and two time NCAA heavyweight champion from Syracuse, plans to debut as a professional wrestler in about a month. He trains under promoter Tony Santos and says wrestling will keep him in condition and help manage his weight for football.
SHERRILL N Y April Arthur Ben Eagan a catcher who caught Babe Ruth when he broke into professional baseball died Sunday at his home He was 84 Eagan played with the Baltimore Orioles of the old International League when Ruth joined the Orioles as a pitcher.
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