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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1967

Page

8

Young 13 Year Old Faces Minnesota Fats In Exhibition

The 13 year old Jimmy Van Norden, small yet bold, prepares for an exhibition against billiards legend Minnesota Fats as part of the International Open Championship at Lafayette Hotel. He speaks proudly of meeting Fats, aims to attend college, and juggles school with weekly sessions at the Golden Cue in Long Beach under observer Luther Lassiter’s praise.

Luther Wimpy) Lass Lassiter Sandy Koufax Wilt Chamberlain Earl Starr Charlie Milliken Bob Slatton Long ‘Beach Minnesota Fats Mr. Fats Jimmy Fairbanks Pats Vin Norden Milliken Illinois Charlie Roosevelt Jr. High Gardena Long Beach The Golden Cue Fll Aol

Electrical malfunction kills spiker at track event

A 71 year old track athlete in Yugoslavia was electrocuted by a faulty radiometer device attached to his body during a test, doctors reported. The accident halted the session as officials investigated the sudden fatal shock to his heart.

Liubitana Yugoslavia Jantz Mole

Millikan, Poly, Downey win. Moore League standings stay clear

Millikan beat Jordan 62 52 and Poly edged Lakewood 54 52 while Downey crushed Wilson 89 65. Zitar led Downey with 29 points and Heriot and Tenen supported the effort as Millikan extended its league run. Jordan’s Borchert led Panthers with 16 as Downey remains unbeaten in league play.

Millikan Poly Downey Jordan Wilson Lakewood S.L. Neal Fred Zitar Mike Heriot Dan Tenen Zitar Jine Rick Wilson Panthers Jim Seida Jon Borchert Panther Borchert Sito Cowan Baye Bo Olson Pinota Away Hixon DI Lerson Ferguson Westhurn Ospida Collins Yiu Thad Teany Fou Aannikan Sordiers Cowan Ojon Blaster Milken Jordan Bee Millien Wilson & Fyt Downey Sagehnen Foster Ms Yost Heckiman Billar Helton Oh A Harris Tenen Q Towner Frazier Gwarner Endara GO Bernvist Ati Tee Ney Atonle Win Downey Asa Ier Eorrecpondert Lakewaon Peoly Aly

Blades rally past Bucks in Portland rout 7-2

The Blades defeated the Western Hockey League leaders the Bucks 7-2 at the L A Sports Arena. Willie ORee led with a goal and three assists while Mel Pearson and Jerry Toppazzini contributed multi point nights. Dave Kelly struggled early as Portland pulled away and Hall, McVie, and ORee fueled the decisive run. Portland coach Hal Laycoe shuffled goalies but the Blades controlled the game and moved into fifth place with their fifth win in eight against the Bucks.

Blades Portland L.A Willie O’ree Meéel O’ree Mel Pearson Jerry Toppazzini Tommy McVie Mur Jeaders Dave Kelly Jim Hay Kelly Hal Laycoe Don Head Rick Charron Blade Fenny Flaman Burks The Bucks

Warriors Drill Hawks 142 115 in West Showdown

The San Francisco Warriors vaulted to a 9 14 game lead over the St. Louis Hawks in the Western Division with a 142 115 rout Friday. Rick Barry led with 27 points, Jeff Mullins 22, Nate Thurmond 18. Hawks top scorers were Low Hudson and Rod Thorn with 22 each. Bob Boozer added two late free throws after time expired in a Chicago Bulls win over the Detroit Pistons. John Havlicek poured in 33 as the Celtics beat the Bullets 129 117.

San Francisco National Basketball Assn St. Louis Hawks Warriors Hawks Rick Barey Warrior Jeff Mullins Nate Thurmand Low Hudson Rod Thorn Bob Boozer Chicago Bulls Detroit Pistons John Havlicak

Friars Honor Ross Gift to City of Hope Cancer Fund

The Friars Club Charitable Foundation donated 5000 dollars in memory of Barney Ross to the City of Hope cancer research fund, announced by foundation president Factor on Friday.

Beverly Hills Cns Barney Ross City of Hope Cancer Research Fund Friars Club Charitable Foundation I Factor

Carty Injured in Two Car Crash Headed for Braves

Atlanta outfielder Rico Carty was hospitalized in San Pedro de Macorís Dominican Republic after a two car crash Friday. He sustained neck and facial lacerations requiring 20 to 30 stitches. a jugular vein was narrowly missed by a quarter of an inch while riding as a passenger with Vic Davis, a former Braves player.

Atlanta Rico Carty Atlanta Braves San Fedro de Mecoria Dominican Republic Carty Vic Davis Braves

Saints Win Fourth In Row Over Notre Dame Knights

Saint Anthony fights back to lead by 4 in the fourth, edging Notre Dame through a tense finish. Kirby Gordon tops scoring with 35, as the Saints guard the win at home amid a crowded Loyola–St. Anthony clash during a tight Catholic League contest.

SAINT Anthony Kirby Gordon Notre Dame Saints St. Anthony Gordon Pius Saint’s Loyola Bob Olszewski Knights Chris Vella Pierre Virpeant Joe Avalos Jon Paeigteavk Forker My Brear Gordon Eoe Ite Phasant Vella Drussell Vesely Wewaskey Mt. Carmel Cathedral Tech Bstre Dame Amony Mistre Dame Carmel Theny Hotre Dame

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