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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1969
Page
20
Aaron, 32, defeats Sam Snead in an 18 hole playoff to win the Canadian Open golf championship. He posts a 2 under par 70 while Snead shoots 72 and earns $25,000 and the Seagram Gold Cup. Snead collects $14,300.
The Detroit Lions traded for tackle Jim Boeke from the New Orleans Saints for an undisclosed draft pick after losing Charlie Bradshaw. Bill Saul, a veteran linebacker from the Pittsburgh Steelers, was sent to the Cowboys for a draft pick.
Indianapolis star Mario Andretti holds a commanding 1,245 point lead in the USAC championship. A four-race window could see him sit out events from Springfield to DuQuoin with several rivals still far behind.
Betsy Rawls vaulted from 15th to 9th in the LPGA money winners list after moving up in the latest UPI report from Cincinnati. The noted professional golfer continues to lead with strong earnings potential.
Entries pour in for the sixth International Karate Championships promoter Ed Parker expects a record turnout possibly over 2000 entrants. The two day event at Long Beach Arena crowns world champions in eight divisions with two time defending champion Chuck Norris returning to defend the Grand World title.
More than 30 exotic speedboats will be displayed at Long Beach Queen's Park before the California Sea Festival main events. The Southern California Speedboat Club and National Drag Boat Association members will showcase boats ahead of the National Championship Speed Regatta August 9-10 and Regional Championships August 16-17 at Marine Stadium. The festival also features Australian 18-footers racing August 16-17, Long Beach Yacht Club officiating, and the Sea Festival running August 1-23 with sailing and skiing competitions.
Otto Graham commands the College All-Stars with eight defensive backs as they prepare for a shootout with Joe Namath and the New York Jets. Graham vows to avoid giving up cheap fast scores as Jimmie Snyder lists key backs and backups.
In Tel Aviv 1,600 athletes from 26 nations parade as Israel hosts the 8th Maccabiah Games amid ongoing regional warfare. Americans led by Mark Spitz carry the Stars and Stripes in the opening ceremony featuring doves, balloons, and the Maccabiah torch.
The national flag was raised and the national anthem played as Shazar, the state man, proclaimed the Games open.
The Long Beach Nitehawks near clinching the Western Softball Congress title as Oxnard falters. Long Beach hosts Bakers Field in a 7:30 doubleheader Saturday at Park Ave Field then Hawthorne Sunday at 7. Oxnard travels to Sub-Flat No. 1 for a 2 p.m. Sunday twin bill to close the season.
New York report states Gene Littler tied for fourth at the American Golf Classic and resumes his drive for PGA money after a two week break. Ray Floyd, the Classic winner, climbs from 28th to 13th in the money listing.
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