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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1971
Page
11
Lee Trevino outlines a bold project to build a new city with a 20-hole golf course, condominiums, homes, schools, and parks, but no factories. He confirms locating the site with a wealthy associate, promising an announcement soon and noting his Mexican heritage and pronunciation debate.
Golf legend Trevino notes players Casper Luna and Floyd among tough rivals, while Dave Lewis posts a strong 1970 season with third $100,000 year, $157,037 earnings, two wins, and top five in most events. He leads money list, standings, and Vardon Trophy with 7.1 stroke average. A split with agent Bucky Way costs him breach verdict, but Trevino calls the 400 grad deduction a bright spot.
In a tense playoff chase, Lunn matches birdies with Lien as Casper, Wall, and Greenwood contend. Lunn stretches to a late surge with a 104-foot putt on 7 and strong saves, while Lien’s clutch wedge closes the gap. Casper praises the winner after a tough finish and Greenwood nets a $4,290 payoff in a four way tie for fourth.
Rob E. Smith, tying for 30th with a final total of 682 after rounds of 7 74, revealed a planned secret about hypnosis had he won. Gene Ferrell, tied for second after 54 holes, slipped to 74 Sunday and tied for 15th at 261, earning a best paycheck of 1050. Monte Sanders of Santa Barbara posted best club pro finish at 279, earning 2640. Others with notable scores included Bulla, Arnold Palmer, Weiskopf, and Sanders.
Jerry West returns from illness and injury to post 25 points, matching Wilt Chamberlain's 25 as the Lakers, with Happy Hairston 19 and Gail Goodrich 17, drop their fourth defeat in six games. Bing rests in final quarter but reaches 23. Chet
Ray Elder, a Caruthers California farmer, won the ninth Motor Trend 500 at Riverside International Raceway in a dramatic 1970 Dodge Charger victory by 10.4 seconds over Bobby Allison. Elder averaged 100.884 mph in the 2.622 mile road course, with 33,300 fans watching. He supports his hobby by running a 2400-acre farm near Caruthers.
Veteran golfer Lunn expresses humility about joining the famed group while noting his five early-career wins. Young racer Bobby Greamy Good, 12, leads after a strong showing, with church supporters celebrating his day and dreams.
Ari Waller narrowly missed a four-division putt on the final green of the Glen Campbell Los Angeles Open at Rancho Park. He did not throw a club or storm off, instead quietly returning to the locker room to speak with friends and reflect, saying it was a disappointing finish but that’s golf.
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