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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1967

Page

12

Norris captures Grand Championship at International Karate

Norris from Redondo Beach won the Grand Championship at the fourth International Karate Championships in Long Beach Arena before 10000 spectators co hosted by the Long Beach Century Club. He defeated Joe Lewis 2 0 after earlier clinching the black belt title. Defending champ Al Steen was eliminated 2 1 by Lewis in the semifinals. White belt winners were Phil Cernia Jack White and Alger Keb. Brown belts went to Rick Alemane Dick Sweeney and Craig Baines. grand champion among black belts was Rich Rodriguez of Fresno.

Chuck Norris Redondo Beach Long Beach Ed Parker Long Beach Century Club Norris Bamue al Steen Dallas Joe Lewis Sherman Oaks Lewis Phil Cernia Jack White Alger Keb Rick Alemane Dick Sweeney Craig Baines Rich Rodriguez Fresno

Salta Drops Twin Bill as Lead Slips to One Game

Pontiac suffered its worst California Collegiate Baseball League weekend, losing a doubleheader to San Fernando 1-0 and 10-2. Miller and Southworth each had three hits in game one while clear hits by Betterman, Parks, and McKee stood out. Parks belted long drives, though Kuppers and the temporary Valley JC fence altered the outfield dynamics.

Salta Pontiac San Fernando Joe Miller Jim Southworth Jon Barry Betterman Dennis Parks John McKee Parks Valley

Graham wins with high score on tour at beautiful course

Graham held off Julius Boros and others as he shot 286 to win the event. Verney credited a grip change for improvement and birdied 14 and 16 to fuel his late hope. Boros finished third at one over 289, with the round confirming the course as stunning despite the high winning score.

Julius Boros Grahams

Lakewood Edges Hawks in 13 Frames for 1-0 Win

Manny Ortega singled to center to score Alex Legaspi from second in the 13th, giving Lakewood M and M Charters a 1-0 victory over Long Head Nitchawkg in Western Softball Congress action at Park Ave Field. George Pearson and Don Samo pitched well, but the decisive run came as the packed crowd of about 460 cheered. The win leaves Lakewood tied for the Congress title. San Diego is eliminated from contention and is bound for the all-services tournament, with Lakewood earning an ISC Worlds invite in Rock Island.

Chuck Medick Manny Ortega Alex Legaspi Lakewood M & M Charters Nitchawkg Western Softball Congress Park Ave Field George Pearson Don Samo Congress San Diego Lakewood Rock Island Pearson iMcKtanis Oy Pag Talwishay Erro Hopkins Stark

Dodgers and Osteen spark hot left field surge in win

Left field provided the Dodgers with its hot spot as Lou Johnson fueled a 5 game hitting streak with a second inning single. Don Sutton earned his third shutout of the year, improving to 7-12, while Al Ferrara and slugging support from left field backed the victory over Philadelphia. Johnson boasted a 438 season batting efficiency as the Dodgers snapped a winless stretch against the Phillies at Dodgers Stadium.

Claude Osteen Johnson al Ferrara Ferrara Sutton Osteen Phillies Johnny Callison Bill White Clay Dalrymple Lou Johnson Rodgers Phils Dodger Stadium Dodgers Phila- Atlanta Dick Ellsworth Fonloht Ellsworth Philadelyhia Abe Gonzater Schoness Sono Briggs Parker Ib Raifen Bailey Cartson Ferrayero Lalrmate Lyohnson Gene Hickman Hiller Torbora Tod Philadelphia Philadelphis Dedets Johnsen Ee Theo Ade

Pan American lifter misses weight and long hair fate

Tony Garey expected to win the middleweight lift at the Pan American Games but outweighed the limit. He tried steam to shed pounds but failed by an ounce and was moved to light heavyweight sacrificing his planned look.

Tony Garey Garey Garcy

Sports Beat Tragedies Amid Global Racing and Racing News

A spate of sports incidents includes Revson's car crash at Djursland near Copenhagen killing multiple officials, Tim Cash dying after a Lisbon Formula Three crash, and Lew Koehler killed in a National Limited Hydroplane race collision in Gunterville Alabama. Also reported are Join Szep quitting as soccer coach in Philadelphia area, Phil Hill and Mike Spence winning at Brands Hatch, Paul Haber breaking a shoulder in a Los Angeles handball exhibition, and Russia defeating the US in the world chess university championships in Czechoslovakia.

Revson Djursland Copenhagan Tim Cash Lisbon Lew Koehler Philadelphia Szep California Phil Hill Britain Mike Spence Brands Hatch Eng Paul Haber San Jose L.A Russia Czechoslovakia

Track and Swim Stars Fuel Pan American Games Gold

Americans win multiple golds as Claudia Kolb Greg Charlton and the relay team set records in swimming while Ericka Bricker joins basketball and baseball wins. Jose Jolo wins the men 100 breaststroke for Brazil and divers shooters and weightlifters claim medals in a packed session.

Claudia Kolb Santa Clara Calif Greg Charlton Arcadia Jose Jolo Brazil

Rams Use Exer-Genie in Training for Injury Prevention

The 1965 Rams saw 16 players sidelined by injury for at least one game, while 1966 numbers improved with 39 of 40 starters remaining. Coach George Allen emphasizes the Exer-Genie program, combining isometric and isotonic drills to build strength and flexibility and reduce pulls and strains. Quarterback Roman Gabriel credits improved passing range, and preseason notes from Anaheim Stadium outline practice routines and roster details.

Rams Reen Bay Packers George Allen Packers Allen Roman Gabriel

Angels Divide Openers as Howard and McMullen Shine

Frank Howard hit his 28th homer and four singles while Ken McMullen added two doubles and a single in the opener. Ken Knoop extended his hitting streak to 15 games as the Angels won despite Barry Moore and Hob Humphrey holding the Senators to eight hits. Rick Clark and Jim Coates drew attention for roughing up the plate, with Coates warning after plunking Howard and McMullen. The Angels head to a three game set with the Yankees, with Stottlemyre facing McGoldin in the opener.

Knoop Frank Howard Ken McMullen Angel Dodgers Howard McMullen Coates al Salerno Paul Casanova Senators Gasanova Held Angels Barry Moore Hob Humphrey Hubert Humphreys Rigney Araalacer Yankees Jim RcGloldlin Mel Stettlemyre Rio Clyde Wright Brunett Newman Rain Doe Syd Newman

Moffitt Paces Cardinal Win On Four Hitter

Pitcher Randy Moffitt threw a four hit game with 10 strikeouts as the Long Beach Cardinals defeated the Brawley Astros 8-1 in Connie Mack Sectional play at Blair Field Sunday night. Wayne Holland led a 13 hit attack with a double and a triple driving in two runs. Long Beach advances to meet the Downey Rebels, 8-2 winners over Goleta, at 8 p.m. tonight.

Randy Moffitt Long Beach Cardinals Brawley Astros Connie Mack Blair Field Wayne Holland Long Beach Downey Rebels Goleta Astros Dms Nekane Boliman Tayi Dugree Motfill Horne Downey Guene ‘Marine Travis Ream Era Lipse Fameion Glaate Hichalsan Lingy Bedford Alexander Pomona Campten Travelars Canstond Alorsa Radtay Tawlon Carter Ui Shaw Gland

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