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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1967
Page
6
Jack Nicklaus followed a strong Crosby performance by shooting a three over par 74 on Friday, eight strokes behind the leaders at the halfway point of the Los Angeles Open. After toying with the field for 65 holes, he bogeyed late, finishing with five birdies in the last seven holes.
Arnold Palmer shot a 64 to burn up the Rancho Golf Course as Jack Nicklaus struggled with the tree trouble and a hooked swing. Palmer led the Los Angeles Open while Nicklaus vowed to tighten his game after a 69 and a rough Friday.
Massengale opens strong at Crosby with a 7 iron approach within a foot of the cup on No 1 and consecutive birdies on Nos 6 and 7. He follows with two more birdies on the back nine, including a 3 iron to 18 inches on No 12 and a 10 foot putt on No 16, while facing only a potential bogey on No 17.
USC resumes basketball after a two week layoff for semester exams facing UC Santa Barbara. The Trojans, 7-7, have lost three straight Pacific Eight games and return to conference play February 4 against UCLA. Ben Taylor starts at center for USC. UC Santa Barbara sits at 6-7 after a 119-73 loss to UCLA last week.
Massengale's card highlights include a missed green but salvage par as Palmer powers to eight birdies against one bogey. He recalls last year’s low round and notes his putter cost him drops, while iron play shone on the back nine.
A jumbled page shows college basketball standings with team names and scores scattered. It mentions Cal State Fullerton, Idaho, Colorado College, Northwestern, Wisconsin, Pittsburgh, Virginia, Baltimore, Arkansas, and other schools, with varied scores and unclear placements.
The golfer played a bold approach run on the greens with wedges clos e to the pins on holes thirteen fourteen and the Tuth while requesting relief from a sand fringe. Officials ruled against him but he still reached the green and sunk a crucial ten foot par saving putt.
Ambrose leads Mirada with strong 20 point effort as Santa Ana falls 74 to 53. Tronte Vista and El Borage also feature in a high school basketball roundup highlighting defensive pressure and key fourth quarter runs.
Murray Hall, plagued by knee and head injuries, scored twice and assisted once as the Blade center powered a 6-1 victory over the Victoria Maple Leafs before 4896 at the Los Angeles Sports Arena. Tomy McVie, Mel Pearson, Leo LaBlne, and Willie O ReD contributed goals.
Moore League action left Downey, Poly, and Lakewood with mixed results as Millikan stayed perfect with a 70 58 win over Downey. Rick Wilson led Millikan with 23 points and 11 rebounds while Steve Bays added eight rebounds and Doug Hixson seven steals. Poly’s 66 52 loss ended an 8 game winning streak. Lakewood beat Jordan 69 59 as Dennis VanderWal scored 22.
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Victoria Blades 4 0 in a tough city league game. Hall O Rees Pearson and Johnson scored while both teams battled penalties and close checks. Norris and Smith made key saves as the Leafs pulled away in the second period.
Wrestling notes mix names, weights, and match outcomes including Lepasor Fukuhara and Montoya victories. Andy Wetherspoon named president of the Western region for the US RAIN Club, replacing former leader.
Elgin Baylor returns to action for the Los Angeles Lakers as Counts makes his LA debut against the Baltimore Bullets at the Sports Arena. Counts to play about 10 minutes a game to start, with Imhoff’s health guiding minutes. Ray Scott may join Bullets if flight clears, while Wilt Chamberlain helps Philadelphia edge Cincinnati. Celtics rally to beat Pistons for seventh straight win.
Rudy LaRusso said Friday he will sue the National Basketball Association over a three team trade that sent him to Detroit. Attorney Fred Rosenfeld said the suit will be filed next week seeking damages though no amount was named. The NBA board ruled the trade binding after LaRusso had been traded then retired and later reinstated by the Lakers who argued the deal was void.
Barry scored 29 points in the first half and 39 overall as the San Francisco Warriors defeated the Baltimore Bullets 143 to 116. The game featured a strong third period surge, with Rudy Barry contributing 20 points. A defamation and contract dispute involving Rick Barry and team executives was discussed, with potential legal actions noted.
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