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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1972

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Tar Habes overwhelm Compton in late surge

Compton trailed early but the Tar habes exploded in the final minutes, led by Cal Wulfsberg’s 1:25 steal for the first points and Steve Sanders with a buzzer basket to seal a dramatic rally. Teammates Fate and Terndon also contributed inside, while Wilson pushed the team with 26 points.

Cal Wulfsberg Gruins Steve Sanders Tarhabes Toach Wilson Isteahaven Phempsor Compton Sinath Teepeelamapiony

Winter STopiteh ampli dle peg tm I

Ana Bure keeps a hidden notebook of coded notes and follows a cryptic lead through a snowbound town. A mentor from a distant city helps unravel a sequence of figures guiding a fragile rescue.

Bruins Acquire Vadnais In Three-Wore Trade

Boston lands all star defenseman Vadnais from California Seals along with center Dan O Donoghue in exchange for defenseman Rick Smith rookie Reg Leach and minor leaguer Bob Stewart. The deal reshapes the Bruins roster as Bobby Orr tests return from injury.

Bobby Orr Boston Bruins Bruins Vadnais California Golden Seals Dan O'Donoghue Rick Smith Reg Leach Bob Stewart

Four Lakewood swimmers set for international meets

Four Lakewood Aquatic athletes will compete abroad in the next 10 days. Lily Jolsey and others travel to events in Europe and North America, aiming in medley and freestyle events. Debates include 800 I M and 400 free, with participants from Germany and Britain.

Lakewood Chily Ieels Liha Jolsey Gos Brenan Germany Thesday London Great Britain Holland Kinrecht Bone

Golf Commission defends Red Park over course condition

The Long Beach Municipal Golf Commission rebutted a Feb 17 Independent Press-Telegram article claiming Recreation Park's 18 hole course is in poor shape. Officials said temporary greens are in place while rebuilt greens prepare for a June opening, and denied endorsing any harsh remarks about staff or course conditions.

Long Beach Municipal Golf Commission Independent, Press-Telegram Doug Ives Recreation Park Dick McAllister

Kings Turn To Goalie In Postseason Push

Caron, in his third season with Denver after a Blues call up in December, won eight of 15 decisions with three ties and a 2.46 goals against average. He faced 32 shots as the Kings peppered him with chances from all angles, making key saves including a late stop on Serge Bernier at 1:17 to seal a tense stretch. Jack Egers provided the second period winner when a pass deflected off skates behind Gary Edwards.

Caron Denver Blues Kings All Angels Carow Serge Bernier Pointblank Jack Egers Gary Edwards

UCLA Honors Track Stars John Smith and Wayne Collett

UCLA awarded John Smith the Rafer Johnson Award for most inspirational track man on the Bruins 9?L team for his 440 yard world record and comeback from hepatitis. Wayne Collett received the Elvin Ducky Drake Award as most valuable member after tying the old world mark in the 440 yards and competing in the 4400 Indies events and relays.

John Smith Wayne Collett U.S UCLA Smith Rafer Johnson Collett Elvin Ducky Drake

Hares prevail as Saints fall 8 6 in non league clash

Alan Rye allowed 13 hits and six runs while Poly Light kept the Saints in check as Lakewood High teams dominated Dominguez 4. Ban Ponehak homered for the Saints in the fourth. Neil Herbert and Bob McRae handled pitching for their teams in limited action. Mark Stodgel and Mike Chaney drove in three runs apiece for Lynwood in a 134 victory over Jordan. Tom Harkey added three RBIs for the Panthers. Wayne Ferm scored on an overthrow during Torrance vs Wilson.

Alan Rye SL Anthony Ban Ponehak Saints Tein Lakewood High Hurlers Lancers Dominguez Neil Herbert Bob McRae Doug Slettver Mark Stodgel Mike Chaney Lynwood Jordan Tom Harkey Panthers Wayne Ferm Jin Moss Torrance Wilson Greg Parr Toby Guld Bruins

Irvine Nips CSLB In Ninth In Nonconference Clash

UC Irvine edged Cal State Long Beach 43 in a ninth inning rally at Winnefield. Terry SInp led off with a single in center and Mike Anderson followed, moving Stupy to behind Bob Rites Jow.

UC Irvine Cal State Long Beach Winne Pield Terry Sinp Mike Anderson Bob Rites Willy Ee Cant de Bante Mark Wishcock En Feng

Gleason's Invitational Tops Pro Golf Set In Lauderdale

The $260 000 Gleason Journey classic in Fort Lauderdale opens with Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus and Lee Trevino among a starry field despite withdrawals by Dave Hill Val Underwood and others. The 72 hole event offers 520 000 to the winner as players chase big prize money while Palmer Nicklaus Trevino lead a strong lineup amid recent uneven form.

S Lauderdale Fla. i Jackie Gleason Arnold Palter Jack Nicklau Lee Trevin Dave Hill Val Underwood Stormy Hill Underwood Bill Casper George Archer Gelberger Archer Geiberger Casper Gary Player Player Palmer Nicklaus Trevino Micklaus Bing Crosby Deyear

Fullerton Hornets Beat Vikings 7-2 in Jack Salveson Tourney

Ray Bell pitched effectively for Fullerton JC as the Hornets toppled Long Beach City College 7-2 in Blair Field opening action. Key scoring came in the fourth after bases loaded with a sacrifice fly and two doubles.

Ray Bell Alt Pine Fullerton JC Hornets Long Beach City College Vikings Jack Salveson Blair Feild Ray McElhenney Chris Kinder Joe Hicks Viking Ton Tw Sngles Glendale Rio Hondo Roadrunners Long Beach City College Fullertah

College basketball results mixed across action packed week

A string of scores shows Pacific coast wing 86 Stanislaus 81 while Cleveland 72 outpaced Rege 1 Mier 64 and Xavier defeated Temple 0g. Other bouts include Carolina Tech 94 Toledo 72 and Penn St 86 Wis Virginia 79 with several teams posting pivotal wins or narrow losses.

Pacific Coast Wing Stanislaus Duquest DePaul Anne PE Cleveland Gouring Xavier fAlchinain UT Us Ny Cardlina St Caroline Woorais Tech Placita Sh la Sal Fiesers Rochaster Boston Baigate Howart W. Donaventure Canis

JC Baseball Classic Narrowly Ends With Tight Finish

Correspondent Ted Fager reports a close JC baseball Classic final as players like Moore Barbieri Aranda and Lysander contribute early and late. John Farrell provides field notes while Kemn Olan and Rongari field strong performances for a dramatic finish.

Fond Crofts Ted Fager Meila Ieramapion Rongari Kemn Olan Ce Doe ‘Moore Barbieri Aranda Ang Crassi Lysander John Farrell

Bruins Blank Cal Poly 5 0

The Bruins defeated Cal Poly 5 to 0 in a decisive shutout. Notable plays included contributions from MacKinnon Musik Woodru and Woodruff with key assists from Cumberland and Schwertierger. The game featured solid defense and strong offense throughout.

Bruins Cal Poly Sos Farrell MacKinnon Musik Susq Woodru Cumberland Schwertierger Woodruff Lekaval Hraicla Aytshuler

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