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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1970

Page

12

Mighty Mite George Lewis set for El Dorado Handicap at Hollywood

George Lewis the mighty mite returns to action at Hollywood Park in the $32,550 El Dorado Handicap a one mile turf race that closes the 1970 season. He carries 124 pounds and faces nine rivals including Heavy Up Colorado King Jr Whittingham Smugglin George War Heim Sugar Loaf Mayhedo Mickey McGuire Windy Tarquin with a $19,050 first prize.

George Lewis Hollywood Park Inglewood Hamalet Bay Colorado King Jr Whittingham Smugglin George Santa Anita War Heim Sugar Loaf Mayhedo Mickey McGuire Windy Tarquin el Dorado

Donahue Triumph in Trans-Am and Bristol Victory by Allison

Bobby Allison won the Volunteer 500 at International Speedway Bristol in 3 hours 8 minutes 33 seconds driving a 1970 Dodge. Mark Donohue claimed an easy Trans-Am win at Road America Elkhart Lake Wisconsin in a Jed car, finishing 58 seconds ahead of Swede Savage. Gene Snow and Pete Robinson led NHRA Summit Nationals in York with Snow earning 8000 and Robinson 7250.

Bobby Allison Dave Marcis Bristol Tenn Mark Donahue Elkhart Lake Wis Allison Marcis International Speedway LeeRoy Yarbrough Donitie Barry Isaac Cale Yarborough David Pearson Donohue Jed Swede Savage Latta Ren Town Gas Gene ‘Snow Pete Robinson York Snow Robinson Jim Nicholl

Richey Dominates Ashe In Washington Star Open

Arthur Cliff Richey, 23, from San Angelo Texas, defeated Arthur Ashe in straight sets 7-5 6-2 6-1 in the Washington Star International tennis championships earning 7000 dollars. Rosemary Casals beat Francoise Durr 6-2 6-2 to win the Swiss Open women’s final. Tony Roche won the men’s singles title, beating Tom Okker 6-3 7-5 6-3.

Cliff Richey Arthur. Ashe Richey San Angelo Tex Star Ashe Richmond Ashé Rosemary Casals San Francisco Forest Hills N.Y France Francoise Durr Gstaad Australia Tony Roche Tom Okker Holland

Namath must obey strict coach says in camp setup

Joe Namath would face strict rules and possible trading if he refused a coach’s orders, said Johnny U at a sports headliners camp run with O. J. Simpson. The event also noted Eric McWilliams joining the Olympic Development Basketball Camp at the Air Force Academy and Chuck Terry moving to Cal State Long Beach.

O. J. Simpson Unitas New York Jets Joe Namath Johnny U Joe Eric McWilliams Cal State Long Beach Pasadena’ City ‘College Air Force Academy Long Beach City College Chuck Terry Cal State

Probable Winter-Wicked Fatty at Hollywood Park

A racing note from Hollywood Park highlights Probable Winter-Wicked Fatty in a 9rd event with Flash In to place second behind George stonatho. Special-Snies and Snails race in Mason's event as Parlay-Ryder targets a stronger lineup.

Betz Mason Terry Mal. Prem Festive K. Brown Ajor Prem Cad ‘Incente- Prov Festive K. Rung Festive K. Ly Ryder Mr. Chase Breg P Enumclaw aMilas Chase Johns C. Johns Yannis Apne Moe C. Li S. Spirit Ache Valley Elite A Sintul Pappa Seoane Poppe Wicker George (Pews Ate Kin Gale Sein King Jr Firetop Kids Hollywood Park Flash Money Prowline George Stonatho Mason’s Smusslin George Bankrail Crockers Tip Senrat

Los Alamitos Opens Third Week With Anaheim Purse

Los Alamitos kicks off week three of the night quarter horse meet with the $2,400 Anaheim Purse led by Valiant Prince and Senor Panda in the 440-yard headliner. Curly Smith lists Saturday’s $124,500 Golden State Futurity qualifiers, Tru Tru posting 17.87 in 350 yards to lead the trials.

Los Alamitos Anaheim Valiant Prince Senor Panda Drill Royal Tippett Loving You Rocket van Susan Shego Crazy Sky Little Lady Roar Curly Smith

Recreation league softball schedule snippets

At Park Ave games feature Hus tlers versus Warner Electric and Du hems against Comarili lo venti 7:30 and 9:00. Other matches include Orange Ducks versus Baxlays, Coast Chemical battles SEAA, and Glenn Miller Garage facing 49ers Tavern. Local lists show teams and times across venues.

Park Ave Hustlers Warner Electric Ste Duhems Comarili Erie House Bis Parts Service Bent Hamilton Bowster Orange Ducks Baxlays Fac Tool Seaa Chemical Asa Phonoids Fire Dept

Long Beach Merchants, Wild Mustangs Begin Playoff Series

In the West Coast Slo Pitch League best of three, the Long Beach Merchants (Div. 2) face the Torrance Wild Mustangs (Div. 1) with Game 1 at Torrance Park and Games 2 and 3 at Long Beach Adm. Kidd Park. The Merchants clinched division honors Friday night by scoring eight runs in the seventh to beat Hawthorne 11 to 8.

Long Beach Merchants Torrance Wild Mustangs Torrance Park Long Beach Kidd Park Tom Williams Merchants Hawthorne Amarilo South Gate Barki Unimoto Fountain Valley

Motorcycle Results From Ascot Meet fire

A fragmented report lists riders and results from Ascot events. Names such as Jim Wilson Hor Torrance Jim Ween and John R Rice appear with scattered scores and placements, mentioning Portland Tacoma and Lake areas amid junior and senior divisions.

Ascot Nan Vents Shmete Ee Jim Wilson Hor Torrance Jim Ween Cian Ison John R Rice Lake Eigeat Eign

Armstrong Ready for Shrine Contest

Lakewood leads Blair 19 18 with 66 seconds left in CIF semis Blair on its three yard line three plays no gain. Armstrong recalls the night as his South team prepared for the Shrine game praising Blair backs James McAlister and Kermit Johnson and noting his blocking role for the backfield. He credits their moves and power and says he played against five of them last season while focusing on credit to the kids in Shrine Hospital.

Lakewood Blair Armstrong Craig Armstrong Eugene Jones Lancer Wll Jones UCLA James McAlister Kermit Johnson Shrine Hospital

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