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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1968

Page

25

Hollywood Gold Cup field set at Hollywood Park

Hollywood Park lines up the 29th Hollywood Gold Cup a 1 1/4 mile stakes with Gamely leading a strong group including Rising Market and others as contenders. Gold Cup Week features the $50,000 Hollywood Lassie Stakes for two year old fillies and the $30,000 Beverly Hills Handicap for older fillies and mares on turf.

Hollywood Park Hollypark Hall of Fame William Haggin Perry Gamely California Dr. Fager Jan Jessie Fleet Flossie O’lucky You Super Breeze

Liston Stops Clark In Seventh Round In Frisco

Sonny Liston, at 36, stops Henry Clark in the seventh round of a 10 rounder in San Francisco. Clark says Ellis or Frazier would not last with Liston. Liston calls it a workout as money paid both fighters. Liston earned $20,000. Clark $12,500.

Ellis Frazier Sonny’—Clark San Francisco Sonny Liston Henry Clark Liston Jimmy Ellis Joe Frazier Clark Frankie Carter Joe Herman

Chargers and Saints open rookie game in Balboa Stadium

The 1968 season kickoff features the Chargers and Saints in a rookie benefit at Balboa Stadium. Kickoff is 8 p.m. with tickets at 1.00 for adults and 0.50 for under 12. Chargers rookies train in Escondido while Saints train at Cal Western University in San Diego.

San Diego Chargers Chargers New Orleans Saints Balboa Stadium San Diego Stadium Escondido Saints National Football League Cal Western University San Diego

FISEIN WFACTS Fishing Trip Totals Reported Across Harbors

Seventeen fishing trips across multiple harbors report catches for 145 to 551 passengers. Notable totals include 1379 bass at Pierpoint Landing and 2131 calico bass at Pacific Landing with further catches of bonito halibut barracuda and rockfish.

Seal Beach Pierpoint Landing Oceanside Davey’s Locker San Diego Belmont Pier Norm’s Landing Nd St. Landing Art's

Michigan State Football Draws Massive Crowds

Crowds of 100000 or more have witnessed Michigan State football on ten occasions, underscoring the program's enduring drawing power and fanbase size across historical-era matchups.

Michigan State

Boxing Card Fights Set Across Three Cities Tonight

Tonight in St. Louis Don Cobbs faces Al Phillips of New Orleans in the Lawesters 10 round bout. Wednesday in Las Vegas Dugene Parker of San Jose meets Billy Oleman of Los Angeles in a lights 10. Thursday in Los Angeles Joey Orbillo battles Amos Lincoln in a heavies 10 with a Portland Maine card featuring Jimmy McDermott of Holyoke against Billy Marsh in light heavies 10.

St. Louis Don Cobbs al Phillips New Orleans Lawesters Las Vegas New Dugene Parker San Jose Calif Billy Oleman Los Angeles Lights Joey Orbillo Amos Big Train Lincoln Heavies Portland Maine Jimmy McDermott Holyoke Mass Billy Marsh Nev

Tanino Haramoa Wins Japanese Derby at Tokyo

Tanino Haramoa drew pole and led from start to finish to win the Japanese Derby at Tokyo's racecourse in Fuchu. Before 140,000 fans the horse beat Takeshibao by five lengths, earning $49,860 for owner on the 2400 meter race in 2 minutes 31.1 seconds.

Tokyo UPI Taninoharamoa Takeshibao Fuchu

Miller could have off night not me says UNC star Scott

Charlie Scott, UNC junior and Tar Heels' first Negro varsity star, discusses double standards for black athletes. He recalls a Maryland game with low scoring and notes bias if white star Miller has a poor night. Scott contemplates Olympic boycott if voted by the team and admits limited understanding of the issues.

Charlotte N.C Charlie Scott University of North Carolina Tar Heels Maryland Scott Larry Miller Laurinburg Institute South

Spencer Homers for Hankyu in 10th to Beat Tokyo Orions

Daryl Spencer, ex-San Francisco and Dodger player, hit a 10th inning homer for Hankyu Braves to edge Tokyo Orions 4-3. It marked his sixth homer of the season.

Tokyo Daryl Spencer San Francisco Istant Dodger Hankyu Braves Tokyo Orions

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