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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1967

Page

10

Budge Wins U S Alpine Combined Title at Snow Bowl

Karen Budge of Wyoming and Giovanoli of Switzerland won the women’s and men’s combined titles at the U S Alpine Championships in Snow Bowl. Penny McCoy and Rod Hegron took runner up spots in women’s and men’s divisions respectively as athletes from Canada, Finland, and France also scored. The cross country and downhill events highlighted competition for Olympic selection with notable performances from Giovanoli and Kankkonen among others.

Ssoula Karen Budge Dac' Eon Wyo Jumeng Giovanoli Switzerland U.S Penny McCoy Bishop Calif Rod Hegron Vernon B.C Nancy GF Rossland Nally Canada Bennis McCoy Penny Hansteter Rohr Giovanoli Laht Finland Veikko Kankkonen Bjoern Wirkola Norway Chamonix France Kankkonen Guy Florence Steurer Rouse Doris Mir Miss Mir Iron Mountain Mich Puluth Dave Lundmark Pine Mountain Lundmark John Ballanz Denver Balfanz

Walker trails leaders after golfers struggle on back nine

Recreation Park’s George Hershey and Sky Links’ Ed McBratney sit two strokes back at 83-76 and 30-79 respectively as Steve Lane of EL Dorado stands last at 80-80. Hershey’s back nine was even par with two birdies and two bogeys after four first-hole putts, while McBratney and Lane battled putting woes. Lane and McIlratney each rounded the back nine with high scores amid multiple putting issues.

Recreation Park George Hershey Skylinks Ed Mebratney Steve Lane EL Dorado Hershey McBratney Lane McIlratney

City Basketball Scores and Standings Update

A jagged score list shows City Basketball teams with Belt, Bias, and Deaves among top scorers. Robs belts Bias, and Sly age Teen Past appear in the mixed results. Parka Tetaea Deaves scores 18 while Retres Hane hits 15 for the Aces Pains.

Parka Tetaea

Death Takes Lightning Bolt Victim in English Soccer Match

Anthony Allden, 22, center half for Highgate United, died at Solihull Hospital after being struck by lightning during a game in Birmingham. He had been revived briefly with heart massage and a heart-lung machine, but collapsed as responders fought to save him. Three other players were struck but survived with no serious injuries.

Brmingham England UPI Solihull Hospital Anthony Allden Highgate United Allden

Sanford Faces Uncertain Future With Angels Crew

Sanford, back from a near season break, hopes to pitch but may leave the team at the right offer. Haney has made a final bid, and Sanford weighs surrendering pay against sustaining a pitching role. Rigney trims bullpen and considers Cimino Kels Rojas and Burdette as alternatives.

Sanford Mr. Haney Haney Perini Land Development Co Angels Hollville Palm Springs Bill Rigney Pete Cimino Bill Kels Minnie Rojas Lou Burdette Burdette

Dodgers weigh in on 1960s era spring training

In Vero Beach the Dodgers, fresh from a World Series run, report seven players over weight with Bob Lee setting a team record at 262 pounds and Frank Howard's line cited at 245 in 1964. Coach Buhler notes aims to trim excess while Alston presses pace during the first workout under cool, windy conditions.

Bill Buhler Dodgers Koufax Bob Lee Angels Nick Willhite Dodgertown Frank Howard John Kennedy al Ferrara Jim Brewer Mike Kekich Willie Crawford Jimmy Campanis Ben Drysdale Drys

Andretti calls Daytona race toughest for drivers

Andretti says Daytona driving is the toughest form of racing. He notes the high banks and 175 mph speeds test Indy cars and drivers more than any other track. He recalls his own Daytona 500 pole in 1966 and a near 182 mph lap, while detailing tire changes, pit stops, and fears of Freddy Lorenzen closing in before a late shuffle with Tiny Lund.

Daytona Fio Mario Andretti Indianapolis Daytona International Speedway Andretti Cear Indy Freddy Lorenzen Lorenzen Tiny Lund Lund

Regan Aims High With Curve Add On For 1969 Season

Regan discusses reaching a personal encore of 14-1 with a 1.62 ERA, backing himself with Bob Lee and Ron Perranoski’s formula for 20 points. He plans a third pitch, a curve, to surprise hitters and recalls a key Pirates win. Maury Wills’ absence and Pittsburgh as the team to beat shape the challenge.

Ernie Banks Jim) Lefebvre Regan Bob Lee Ron Perranoski Don) Drysdale Detroit Hob Bailey Pirates Baily Pittsburgh Bailey Maury Will

Lost Youth Baseball Call for Volunteers in Long Beach

A ragged ad fragment seeks teens aged 13 to 15 for time in a Rotary League and Kids Baseball Assn program in Long Beach. It lists contacts for Mickey Gastwirth and a phone number, with garbled fishing and boating items interwoven and no clear event details.

Rotary League of the Kids Ve Baseball Assn Long Beach Eas Bos Paas Borcacudes Bae Mickey Gastwirth Cout Altea Wpe Suara Jcuda

Major College Top Ten at Glance

A garbled OCR fragment references a major college ranking and partial scores or notes. The legible bits mention Maryland, Stretnie, and potential numbers like 1074 and 193, but no coherent events or names enough to confirm a single clear incident or outcome. The piece reads like a partial sports or standings snippet with missing context.

49ers Face Three Big Opponents USC Friday

Cal State Long Beach baseball hosts USC Friday at Blair Field in a high profile nonconference clash. USC tops the West Coast, while Long Beach aims to showcase top collegiate talent in a key home game. The Trojans won 3-0 in an earlier meeting, and Long Beach seeks a breakthrough with alumni event slated nearby.

Cal State Long Beach USC Blair Field Trojans Bell Jain Coleman John Lay Cal Long State Con Stanus Bob Wuesthoff

Auto Racing Story From Fragmented Text

A garbled report outlines an auto racing event with scattered names and partners. The readable fragments reference drivers and sponsors such as Jonny Johnson Maia Jones and Glenda EllW, suggesting a race lineup or results amid unclear text.

Ikea Onretene Jonny Johnson Ngewalk Maia Jones Tburhank Iain Coe Glenda Ellw Anee Esouata Ty Ieee Aa Ashy Allaq Biter Wines Robbie

College teams yoked in chaotic near miss results

Fragmented OCR shows scattered college results with multiple misspellings. Listings include Evansville 6 5, Kentucky Wesleyan 183 loss to Car Rennen HSI, Tennessee, Soules Plaxour, San Diego 1 214 beating San Fer alley Sh TS, and Los Angeles State with unclear scores.

Lauihera Wittets Evansville Fa ‘Esteyan Kenducky Wesleyan Carrena HSI Southern Tennessee Ale Sylar Ls Indlang Bae Euler Oa Malensaten Sige Ee Bele Cerailne Gramhilig Frat View Ogres Fiatta Arkensae TeAieat Iodo Alern S Soules Plaxour South St Neisgourt San di San Feralley Sh Los Ans

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