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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1970

Page

21

Pagett Emerges as Trojan Playmaker with Assists

USC starter Dana Pagett has become a key passer for the Trojans, tallying 36 assists in 11 games as he climbs the lineup ahead of Paul Westphal. The El Segundo product credits summer work and defense drills against quick players, aiming to bolster USC’s Pac-8 openers versus Oregon State and Oregon. Pagett trained at El Camino and El Segundo with Westphal and John Pielek, honing shooting and a driving game to uplift teammates.

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Tee Off Times for L A Open Revealed in Fragmented List

A garbled OCR record lists numerous players and clubs with scattered names and times for the L A Open. The readable items mention George Bur jam Yeap, Jerry Syma, Wes Fidomtames, and other players, alongside partial venue and date hints, but the text is heavily distorted and not clearly structured.

Stockton Seeks PGA Title Amid Endorsement Pressure

The article profiles golfer Stockton, representing Westlake Village, and pursuing PGA glory while managing a growing endorsement trade. It notes his 1969 Masters debut, Shell sponsorship for CBS appearances, and plan to play about 20 events annually. He fears slumps threaten public appeal and salary, compares himself to Trevino Moody and Hill, and reflects on Hogan as a benchmark. He aims for a lifetime exemption and discusses balancing touring with family.

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SoCal Open at Mission Viejo Faces Return in December

The Southern California Open at Mission Viejo Golf Club is expected to return next December despite uncertain financials. The event drew strong player interest, with many pros planning to tune for the winter season, and a $52,040 purse that offers substantial earnings even for a top 10 finisher. Tournament director Jack Fleck finished tied for 24th, valuing the festival’s overall success despite a slow weekend.

Mlasion Viejo Golf Club Jack Fleck Mission Viejo Fleck

Area Golf Results and Player Highlights

Golf results feature Coe al tea oH estore and Hudlman Ue led by top teams. Notable shifts include Brawe 1sd and Neh sreens tigi with several distances and inches noted. Local names such as Brown and Lakewood appear among scores and placements, while Verbal snippets reference events and dates in a fragmented archive.

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Field Repairs to Idle Rockets

The Long Beach Rockets will be idle the next two Sundays due to repairs at Blair Field. They won the American semi pro league title last Sunday with a 4-3 victory over the Dodger Minor Leaguers, eliminating them from further play and setting up a best two out of three series with the Pasadena Yankees for the league title starting Sunday, June 25 at Blair Field.

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Spray Snares Pro Am Honors in L A Open

Steve Spray from Cedar Rapids Iowa fired a five under par 66 at Rancho Park to win the pro am prelude for the Los Angeles Open. He led by two strokes over four players including Charley Sifford Phil Rodgers Bobby Lunn and Bob Murphy. Spray’s round featured birdies and an eagle on the final hole earning $500 and a one year exemption from qualifying. Arnold Palmer drew the day’s largest crowd and posted a 74 with three bogies and no birdies.

Steve Spray Shottaaker Cadar Rapids Rancho Park Links Charlie Sifford Phil Rodgers Bobby Lunn Bob Murphy Florida Spray Arnold Palmer Lisher Dan Ridder Casper Ridder Long Beach Bob Dickson Dickson Murphy Bob Sifford Charlie George Archer Lee Trevino Tom Shaw Dale Douglass Dick Lotz Howie Johnson Miler Barber Richard Crawford

Dodgers Invite Ramos to spring training roster

The Dodgers invited 19 non roster players to spring training in Vero Beach Florida led by veteran pitcher Pedro Ramos. Ramos reported as a free agent and aims for a bullpen spot after going 44 last season with Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. Most invitees are Dodger farmhands with Hamasyall the exception as others depart Los Angeles February 21.

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