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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1967

Page

9

L B Sports Night features Schaus Amalfitano Smith guests

Laker coach Fred Schaus, players, baseballer Joe Amalfitano, and coach Clipe per Smith join the guest list for the Long Beach Century Club Sports Night awards banquet at Edgewater Ian. At least six former principal award winners including Greta Andersen and Ron Fairly will attend along with many others.

Laker Fred Schaus Aong Joe Amalfitano Clipeper Smith Long Beach

Crosby Scores in Over time

The San Diego Gulls edged the Blades 3-2 in overtime at the L A Sports Arena. Len Ronson scored at 3 59 of sudden death after a deflection from Leo Tabine. San Diego coach Max McNab called it a win while Blade boss Fenny Flaman lamented a giveaway.

San Diego Gulls Blade Fenny Flaman San Diego Max McNab L.A Henry Penny Blades Leo Tabine Gulls Len Ronson Dave Kelly Ronson

Hockey Standings and City Notes

Fragmented OCR text lists hockey standings and local items with many garbled names and places. It references Redondo and Martane with unclear details and a few numeric hints like 20 and 9, but lacks coherent events or outcomes.

Blades Lose to Gulls on Frustrating Night

The Blades blow scoring chances as the Gulls edge them 4-3 at the Sports Arena. Les Binkley shines for the Gulls, while coach Flaman vents frustration over missed opportunities and late goals. Key goals include Meissner, Langlois, and Hills for the Blades, with Kempbedy scoring for the Gulls.

Flaman Gulf Pealie Les Binkley Binkley Blades WHIL McNab Gulls Dick Meissners Mayray Hall Toppazzini al Langlois Fred Hills Kelly Ronson Ferny

Mini Cooper Mighty Stubborn That Ts Triumph Turned

London report says Ravno Aaltonen and Henry Liddon won the Monte Carlo rally in a Mini Cooper. On Sunday they unloaded the car from an air ferry at London airfield and it refused to start until the reduced driver team arranged airport work.

London Ravno Aaltonen Henry Liddon

Archer Challenges Griffith Again for Welterweight Title

NEW YORK Emills Griffith defends his world welterweight championship against Joey Archer for the second time in six months at Madison Square Garden. Griffith won a majority decision last July, Archer vows more pressure, and Griffith is a firm favorite to retain the crown. The 29 year old has 51 wins in 59 fights with 18 knockouts, Archer 46? defeats in 49 fights with nine knockouts. The bout was postponed twice due to Archer’s illness and Griffith’s ankle injury.

New York Emills Griffith Joey Archer Madison Square Garden Griffith Archer Virgin Islands Dick Tiger Torr Tiger Long Glory

Youngsters Steal Show at L A Invitational Track

Youth dominated the L.A. Invitational at the Sports Arena with standout performances by Jerry Precio of Muir High and Mike Solomon of Westminster High. Olympians Ralph Bostow Jim Gretle and Jack Yerman competed as the Long Beach and 49er clubs shone. Earl McCullough suffered a car accident en route and will miss the L A Indoor Games on February 11.

Herschel Smith L.A Ralph Bostow Jim Gretle Jack Yerman U.S Rome Tokyo Uncle Sam Mexico City Jerry Precio Muir High Four Dimes Willie Steele Prinpetor Mike Solomon Westminster High Tom Jennings Preston Davis 49Ers Jim Kemp Joln Rambo Narrously Long Beach Club Webster Johnson Dave Cronls Alis Williams Kemp Cacsars Jon Cole McCullouch

Longden Honored by Helms Foundation as Athlete of the Year

Johnny Longden the retired jockey labeled the Southern California Athlete of the Year for 1966 by the Helms Foundation. At nearly 60, he recalls his victory aboard George Ris previously winning the San Juan Capistrano Handicap at Santa Anita on March 12. His name joins an honor roll dating to 1900, including James J Jeffries, Sandy Koufax, and Mike Garrett.

Helms ™ Athletic Foundation Man Southern California Longden George Risi Santa Anita Longdan James J. Jeffries Sandy Koufax Mike Garrett

Robinson Wins $10,000 S. Rae Hickok Athlete of the Year

Rochester Wy July 7 Frank Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles was named the S. Rae Hickok Professional Athlete of the Year at a Rochester charity dinner. He won 91 of 168 first place votes and 302 points, ahead of Bart Starr Sandy Koufax and other sports stars in the year’s national balloting.

Rochester Frank Robinson S. Rae Hickok Baltimore Orioles Rochester Press and Radio Chi Robinson Bart Starr Green Bay Pack

L A Track Summary Publicized Meet Notes

Details from a 1960s track meet listing multiple events and participants. Names include Wyomia Tyus, Charles Short, Dan Totherch, Linda Walker, Rudy Halurs, and many colleges such as San Diego Mesa and Cal Poly Pomona. The fragment covers sprints, relays, jumps, and pole vault with times and placements, reflecting a dense results page.

Nile Walkgi Dan Uengon Isirid Ga Sal Lorre Walker Tie Wan Muwst Rudy Halurs USAP Riverside Dan Totherch Urat M Cal Poly Pomona Batara Fertell L.A. le Mercurattes Leavale Teanesser State Tom Gillella Aldmark Fae Ban Shy San Dieu State Merce Daly’ Frederick Hancock A. San Anlor Mannie Greene Anebrackay Nia Orange Larry Dunn Ronnie Coast Linck Mally Mike Edeliein An Ray ‘Smith Tuna Bos Angeles Conrad Dale Newlove Golden le Emmi Hewtebhe Te Fine Wee Wee Sed0ay & Gomotah 34 PRE Sb6—[First_ Sections=1. Dawid Morgan Bob Frey Svdi Menaits Cambail Great Britain Ron Freeman Arizanas Slate J Lowd Ralph Boston Jerry Proctor Anal Bae Pasattena Bow Wes Claytan Col Stolnls Angeles Henry Chikem Jamey Hult Dimmin Hayes William Aientint Bante Jim Grelie Whinoman Ada Btuan Gerry" Cinasen Gearne Younn Roma Jol Lawson Uals Lawrence Errols Bol Seamen Usc

Autrey Takes Texas League Reins in El Paso Sun Kings

Autrey assumes presidency of the El Paso Sun Kings in the Texas League after the California Angels organization acquired the team for its farm system. The move places Autrey at the helm of a franchise recently brought under the Angels umbrella.

Autrey Gene Autry el Paso Sun Kings Autry California ‘Angels American Baseball League el Paso

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