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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1964

Page

17

Chi Chi Rodriguez Leads After Second Round At Whitemarsh

Chi Chi Rodriguez fires a second round 68 to take a one stroke lead at the Whitemarsh Valley Country Club in Philadelphia. Dave Marr and Tommy Shaw chase with 67 and 68 while Arnold Palmer and Al Balding follow closely. Rodriguez credits his caddy as crucial to his success amid a rugged two day stretch for top contenders.

Che-Chp Rodriguez Philadelphia Chi Chi Rodriguez Mite Puerto Rico Dave Marr Tommy Shaw Portland Ore Tony jLema Canada al Baliling Whitemarsh Valley Country Club Lema Balding Markland Wood Arnold Palmer Palmer Charlies Price Chester America Aque- Eee Gecrpe Kelso Peg Ero - Olden Times Silly Caspar Ieneeer Jine Arling Kearton Park Monmouthery Pine Park Eries Delaware Park Eny Ney Omaha Suffolk Downs

Relays and Field Wins Highlight 1960s Meet Records

The article notes Billy Hardin Rex Cawley and Chris Stauffer finishing in 49.4 to shave four seconds off the world record. Hal Connolly wins hammer at 225-4, Jim Stevens wins javelin at 242-8, Dallas Long 04-914 shot put, and Bob Schul 14108 5,600 meters as finals leaders.

Billy Hardin Rex Cawley Chris Stauffer Hal Connolly Jim Stevensson Dallas Bob Schul

Thornton Edges Cotton in TV Scrap at Madison Square Garden

Wayne Thornton won a surprise 10 round split decision over Eddie Cotton in a crowded light heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden Friday night. The Fresno, California fighter floored Cotton for an eight count in the third round and withstood a late rally by Cotton to claim a narrow victory.

New York Wayne Thornton Eddie Cotton Madison Square Garden Fresno Calif Cotton Seattle Catlin

Meadowlark golf tourney opens with Preuss lead

USC’s Jenty Preuss fires a two under par 69 to lead the 19th Meadowlark 54 hole medal play. Long Beach rivals Kemp Richardson and Lloyd Petty sit one stroke back as action continues today. Preuss, turning 21 in weeks, had five birdies and a pair of bogeys to top a crowded field as Bill McCormick and others chase the grand prize.

Jenty Preugs USC Meadowlark Preuss Tine Long Beach Kemp Richardson Lloyd Petty Fly Bill McCormick Naval Golf Kemp Pelly John Richardson Ed Korylak Rancho

Phillies Narrow NL Lead With 5-1 Win Over Giants

Philadelphia moved within a half game of the NL lead by beating San Francisco 5-1 behind Ray Culp’s six hit pitching and a decisive third inning rally. Ruben Amaro doubled home a run in the eighth, Richie Allen homered in the ninth, and Ron Herbel took the loss for the Giants in the opener of a three game set.

Fran Wire Philadelphia San Francisco Ray Culp Phillies Ron Herbel Ruben Amaro Lanl Richie Allen Don Mincher Jim Snyder Minnesota Dick Stigman New York Yankees Yankees Baltimore Lee Maye Milwaukee Tony Cloninger Chicago Cubs Bubba Phillips Mave Stenhouse Detroit Washington Nats Loring Sta Normis Cash

Hawks Win on Meairs Hit in 11th

Hawks edge Los Alamitos 4 2 in Western Softball Congress play at Park Ave Field. Meairs delivered a bases loaded single in the 11th to spark the win as Nick Hopkins earned the victory after relief. Hopkins doubled in the fourth and struck out four in a late innings appearance.

Chuck Medick Red Meairs Los Alamitos Park Ave. Field Nick Hopkins Jack Randall Hopkins Lwo Hawks Joe Rodgers Ags Alamites Bitehawks Wills Herr Wana Tony A

Salta Drops Ninth-Game Slugfest At Blair Meld

Salta Pontiac committed six errors and lost 9-6 to Culver City in a Stan Muel sial League contest at Blair Meld. Walt Peterson debuted for Long Beach in right field, while Bruce Lowell delivered timely hitting with singles and a two run homer as Culver City improved to 7-2.

Salta Pontiac Rive Stan

Gerber's Gem Leads Lakewood to Softball Victory

Prescott Arizona Friday night saw Andy Serber hurl a two hit game to pace Lakewood's Lance to a 70 win over Jenny Prescott in the Arizona State Softball tournament. Rich Creb drove Lakewood with three hits while Dale Leach collected three RBI and Ben Souders added a run. Lakewood advances to face Tucson and could meet Mesa or Mercury next if they win. Fred Lorenzen, top stock car racer, suffered serious injuries in Daytona Beach during a qualifying race after a record $113,000 in winnings last year.

Frank Whitney Prescott Ariz Andy Serber Lakewood Lance’s Jenny Prescott Lancers Tucson Mesa Mercury Nev Gerber Rich Creb Dale Leach RBI Ben Souders Estiseth TR Savateearigey Ring Gy Kerchwood Tanauee San Dieio Jy Mercory Goeter City Lorenzen Daytona Beach Fla Upi Fred Lorenzen Daytona International Speedway

Knife to Havlicek

Boston Celtics forward John Havlicek will undergo surgery on his right knee after a torn cartilage was diagnosed Friday. The team announced the setback will sideline him for an estimated period while the injury is treated.

Havlicek Boston John Havlicek Bostom Celtics Nepe

Petty Isaac Lead Daytona Qualifiers for Firecracker 400

Isaac Nab Daytona Prelums Petty Nab Daytona Prelums RDAYTONNA BEACH Fla UPIN Richard Pettly of Randleman NC and Bobby Isaac of Catawba NC won 50 mile qualifying races Friday for the Firecracker 400 stock car race. Petty drove a 1964 Plymouth at 169.014 mph and Isaac averaged 161 mph in a 1984 Dodge to sit in the second row behind pole winner Darel Dieringer of Charlotte and Kim Pascal of High Point NC. A total of 33 cars qualified.

Rdaytonna Beach Upin Richard Pettly Randleman N. C Bobby Isaac Catawba Petty Isaac Will Alact Darel Dieringer Charlotte Kim Pascal High Print N.C

Local Youth Baseball Scores Show Mixed Results Across Leagues

A jumble of small league baseball results appears with teams such as Yankees, Braves, and Reds scoring varied runs. The chaotic OCR fragment lists multiple matchups and scores like Eagles 22 and Yankees 5, plus numerous team abbreviations and unclear locations, reflecting a busy youth season.

Bulla Qualifies in Mixup at Open Golf Championship

In St Andrews Johnny Bullas and Mike Hall faced a mixup over scores causing a disputed 75 by Bulla and 76 on Hall’s card. Bullas defended that no exchange occurred at the first tee as officials prepared for next Wednesday’s Open start. Hall posted a 39 37 76 on the 6542 yard layout.

ST. Andrews Scotland UPI Johnny Bullas South Africa Phoenix Mike Hall Hall Bulla Sssco

Tahoe Miss Requalifies For Gold Cup In Choppy Waters

Detroit reports final qualifying trials for the Gold Cup race saw turbulent seas and storms. Tahoe Miss, piloted by Chuck Thompson, was the sole boat to requalify, posting three laps at 108.852 mph, surpassing his Monday mark. The eight fastest qualifiers elevated the field average to 111.585 mph, the quickest ever for the regatta.

Detroit Chuck Thompson

Skipper Expects Ticonderoga to Smash Record

The 72-foot ketch Ticonderoga sails toward Tahiti for an elapsed time record in the Los Angeles to Tahiti race. Sailing master Dan Elliott said the yacht is about 1,020 miles from Tahiti and expects to beat the 1981 Morning Star record by around eight hours. Rascal trailed 450 miles behind.

Ticonderoga Los Angeles Tahiti Dan Elliott Tuller Callaway Elliott

Motorcycle Results From Narrow OCR Fragment

The readable names and figures hint at a motorcycle results list with competitors such as Jim Mickslion, Paul Cox, Takis Silva, Jim Janes, Swede Savage, Blackie Price, Sammy Tan, and Tony dash. Final scores or placements remain unclear due to garbled OCR text.

Math—A Sedle Hanrngnd Iran Rigor Jim Mickslion Paul Cox Sen Urack

Inland Nu-Pike A Y Team Wins 9 1 at L A Swim Stadium

Lu and Polossis led Inland Nu-Pike's AY team to a 9 to 1 victory over Pico Rivers on Friday at Los Angeles Swim Stadium. Balsiti? Carl Balsiti scoured three goals as the Inland crew dominated the match.

Polossis Carl Balsitli Inland Nu-Pike

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