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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1968

Page

12

Gehrig’s 1426 game streak nearly ends in Detroit break

Ruth fills in at first base for the Babe on May 4 and Gehrig moves to right field then returns. On July 13 1934 Gehrig suffers severe back pain in Detroit but starts the game at short and later returns to first base. He goes 6-for-6 in the series and continues the streak until May 2 1939 ending after a final Detroit visit.

Ruth Washington Gehrig Iron Horse Yankees Detroit Lou Red Rolfe Schoolboy Rowe Yankee Stadium

Lassiter Leads In World Pocket Billiards Championship

Defending champion Luther Lassiter of Elizabeth City NC sits atop the 19 day $14500 world pocket billiards championship with a 9 2 record after a 150 103 win over Cicero Murphy of Brooklyn at Charlies Cue Cushion in Norwalk Lassiter ran 22 balls out as Breit Houston with 8 2 and Florence Torrance trailing Buritera Philadelphia also remain within reach with two days left in the event

Luther Lassiter Elizabeth City N.C Cicero Murphy Brooklyn Charlie’s Cue & Cushion Norwalk Lassiter Jack Breit Houston Richie Florence Torrance Lou Burtera Philadelphia

U S Girl Wins World Cup Slalom in Oslo

Kiki Cutter of Bend Oregon became the first American girl to win a World Cup slalom, posting the best times on both runs to edge Isabelle Mir of France at Kirkerudbakken. Andre Badevski of Poland set a European Indoor 400 meter record in Belgrade with 47.4 seconds.

Oslo Norway UPI Kiki Cutter Bend Ore Kirkerudbakken Miss Cutter U.S France Isabelle Mir Belgrade Yugoslavia Andre Badevski Poland

Hall of Fame additions and World Series records listed

In 1967 three Bowling Hall of Fame inductees were Fred Bujack Detroit Frank Kartheiser Chicago and Walter Mercuria Cleveland. Baseball leaders show the Yankees with 29 World Series appearances and 20 titles followed by Giants Dodgers Cardinals Cubs and others with varied records. NFL notes include two 98 yard passes since 1942 and players George Izo Bobby Mitchell Karl Sweetan Pat Studstill. Sam Baker attended Oregon State and NBA quarters are twelve minutes long.

Bowling Hall of Fame Fred Bujack Detroit Frank Kartheiser Chicago Walter Mercuria Cleveland Yankees Giants Dodgers Cardinals Cubs Athletics Red Sox Tigers Pirates White Sox Reds Braves NFL George Izo Bobby Mitchell Washington Karl Sweetan Pat Studstill Balimore

Irregular OCR Race Card Snapshot Highlights Publics Names

A jagged OCR readout lists horse and jockey names and betting odds from a fifth race. The fragmentary text mentions Charlies, Gambler, Patch, and Cabangings with assorted numbers and payouts, but many words unreadable.

Richardson Holds Lead in Masters

The front page update notes Richardson holding the Masters lead as the field falters with consecutive three putts on Nos. 12 13 and 14. Cowart, age 39 and the youngest, rebounded from a wayward tee shot to card birdies on 3 6 and 9, but suffered a bogey spree including a lip out on 7 and a late bogey on 8. Other players listed include Echardson Ferre Gowdy and Becker with tied scores or notable holes.

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Harrelson Captures His Third Golf Championship Title

In Miami Ken Harrelson, Boston Red Sox first baseman, won his third National Baseball Players Golf Championship with a 72 hole total of 307 after rounds of 41 and 36. Jack Sanford of the Cleveland Indians coaching staff finished second at 314, Sammy Ellis of the California Angels finished third at 315. Alvin Dark of the Cleveland organization also placed with a 416.

Miami Fla. VP Ken Harrelson National Baseball Players Harrelson Boston Red Sox Jack Sanford Cleveland Indians Sammy Ellis California Angels Alvin Dark Cleveland

Unclear fishing voyage figures on coastal boats and catches

Fragmented maritime item lists passengers on multiple boats and diverse catches including barracuda bass rock cod halibut and miscellaneous species with irregular OCR text making exact totals or locations uncertain.

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Midwinter Regatta at Alamitos and Seal Beach Clubs

Wide coverage of the Midwinter Regatta events featuring the Alamitos Bay YC and Seal Beach clubs. Lists sailors, boats, and class results across ocean racing, catamarans, and multihoull categories with numerous named participants and affiliations.

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Anita Spotlight on Fillies and Mares in Santa Barbara Handicap

Anita Spotlight on Fillies and Mares Princessnesian seeks first stakes win in the $50,000-added Santa Barbara at Santa Anita on the turf 114 miles. The race gathers top older mares including Gamely, Amerigo Lady, Gabby Abby, Luz Del Sol, and Courageously as Laffit Pincay Jr. navigates a potential rematch with Gamely.

Princessnesian Gamely Santa Barbara Santa Anita Santa Margarita San Juan Capistrano Santa Maria Laffit Pincay, Jr Pincay Amerigo Luz del Sol Gabby Abby Lady Pitt Llangolten Farm

Stakes Week Features 25000 Santa Ynez and San Jacinto Races

The schedule lists the $25,000 Santa Ynez stakes for 3year-old fillies at seven furlongs on Tuesday and the $25,000 San Jacinto stakes for Derby prospects at a flat mile on Thursday. The events highlight top fillies and Derby hopefuls in a week of key races.

Kings Triumph Over St Louis In Difficult Night

A late inning challenge and strong pitching boosted the Kings as Robinson and Menard starred. Despite a rough stretch, key hits and defensive plays highlighted the game with strategic moves and crowd-pleasing moments. The St Louis squad battled hard, but the Kings' resilience carried them to victory.

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Hayes Wins Sprint Crown in Extreme Melbourne Heat

Former Olympic sprint champion Bob Hayes, despite an upset stomach in 107-degree heat, won three of four events at the World Professional Sprint Championships in Melbourne, while the event featured a mix of local junior hockey results and scattered team notes.

Melbourne Australia UPI Dallas Cowboy Bob Hayes

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