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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1969

Page

14

Clarke Sets 3 Mile Indoor Record at Athens Invitational

Australian Ron Clarke ran 13:12.6 for three miles to reclaim the world indoor record, lapping Tracy Smith of the U S Army on the way. Kerry Pearce finished second as Neal Steinhauer set a 67-13¼ shot put mark, beating Olympian George Woods.

Ron _ Clarke Athens Clarke Tracy Smith U.S. Army Smith Kerry Pearce University of Texas el Paso Pearce Neal Steinhauer George Woods Woods

Athletes edge USC in overtime thriller at Sports Arena

Athletes in action topped Southern California 82 79 in overtime at the Sports Arena after a finish in regulation with Dale Padgett missing a 24 foot shot as time expired. The game featured 16 lead changes and nine ties with USC missing star center Ron Taylor who was sidelined by flu.

Southern California Trojans Dale Padgett USC Ron Taylor Pinigtes FT & R Westphal Gustafson Berry Cox Jennings Calvin Schrobilgen Annino Yne Calvom Ryor Athletes In Selleck Herrold

Mathews predicts MLB players strike over communication

Eddie Mathews, former Milwaukee Braves star and Brewers vice president, says a strike by major league players seems likely due to lack of communication between the Players Association and owners. He notes a majority of players are reportedly committed in writing to strike if demands aren’t met.

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Mason's Specials and Best Bets Summary

A fragmented betting rundown lists picks such as Cavore, Covomore, Royals Kaiec, Paderoso, Stagoing Barb, and Faithful Ruler with various “BEST BET” and “SPECIAL” tags. The text resembles a handicapping slate without clear outcomes or context.

Betz's Best 8 Tops In Racing Card

Betz's Best 8 selected as probable winner with Major Glory second and Aries ninth. Win Parlay projects Paderoso in seventh and Cava more sixth. Silk Hat listed as longshot in third. NL hockey results show no games scheduled.

Paderoso Cavamore Longshot Silk Hat

Undefined Mixed Names and Places OCR Snippet

Fragmentary OCR list shows individuals with ages and origins including Los Angeles Guerrero Mexico Jamaica. No coherent event or outcome is present. Ambiguities and garbled entries prevent a clear news item.

Los Angele Iuie Guerrero Mexico K Suk Vee South Ceree Fernand Loreta Sweatees Dwight Hawkins Los Angeles Arturo Lomeli Maxico Bunny Grant Jamaica

Mammoth Areas Warn Off Skiers Amid Storm Packed Slopes

California authorities report Mammoth Mountain resorts closed for the weekend due to heavy snow. Bishop office says no accommodations in Mammoth Lakes while June Lake facilities stay open. Chains required on US 395 to June Lake. SR 158 open to the June Lake ski lift.

Southland Mammoth Mountain Dick Engle Mammoth Lakes

Big League Speakers at L A Clinic Headline Event

Norm Sherry Tom Morgan and Jim Gilliam lead an eighth annual Baseball Coaches Clinic at Long Beach City College. Al Campanis Red Adams and Bill Buhler join the program with Paul Deese and Charlie Sarver also speaking. Sessions open to adult coaches and admission is free.

Norm Sherry Tom Morgan The Angels Jim Gilliam Dodgers Long Beach City College al Campanis Red Adams Bill Buhler Paul Deese Chapman College Charlie Sarver Biola College

Campy Lauds Gibson as Greatest Receiver in Negro Baseball

Roy Campanella credits Josh Gibson as the greatest receiver. Campanella recalls Gibson’s prowess from their time in the same league before Campanella joined the Dodgers in 1948. The piece also notes Dey’s hiring as a top sports administrator and Rams draft picks from recent trades involving Bill Munson and Gary Beban.

New York UPI Roy Campanella Dodger Josh Gibson Gibson Campanella Dodgers Rams Detroit Bill Munson Lions Washington Gary Beban

San Marcos Handicap moved to dirt at Santa Anita

Seven horses entered the 30 000 added San Marcos Handicap after rain forced the feature to switch from turf to the main dirt track. Te Vega heads the field at 120 pounds with jockey Alvaro Pineda, as Deck Hand and Rivet race as an entry with Noble House. Gogo Duke scored a big win in the Round Table Purse, while Money at Home and Prince Peter were scratched after a starting gate incident prompted refunds.

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