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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1969
Page
22
Thomas Koch battled back to edge Jaime Fillol in a five set Davis Cup match as Brazil claimed a 3-2 victory in Santiago. Earlier Patricio Mandonaro defeated Edison Mandarino in four sets for Chile.
Unclear OCR text refers to Golden Gate results with missing details. The fragment mentions "B34" likely a page or item code and insufficient context to identify participants, scores, or event.
Hollywood Park hosts a reunion of racing legends John Longden and Bill Shoemaker as Majestic Prince nears Belmont Stakes week. Longden trains while Shoemaker, still recovering on crutches, plans a return to racing in October as Surface Thinker and others drill in the stable area.
Fanfare hinted at October as John Longden weighs a new start for Majestic Prince. Shoemaker rode Atten tion III to Longden’s first win on May 11, 1966 at Hollypark and later watched races as a railbird. Majestic Prince and Arts and Letters, both Belmont contenders, along with Distray, are eligible for the Hollywood Derby but none will start.
In the Haggin Stakes two-year-old colts race over a mile, three entrants seek to become the season’s first two-time stakes winners. Cabrillo Stakes prize totals $23,550 and adds pressure on the field.
In Hoylake England Dale Morey of High Point NC shot one under par 35 then birdied the 10th hole as part of the eight Yanks advancing in the British Amateur Golf tournament Victors included Dick Davies of Huntington Harbor California and Bob Gardner of Beverly Hills California While veteran Bob Sweeny Palm Beach Florida lost to Truman Connell of Great Harbor Florida
Belmont Savings Cardinals and San Pedro Lions share the top spot in the Coast Connie Mack standings. San Pedro has a busy week ahead with a doubleheader scheduled for Sunday as each team will play 18 games over three rounds.
A column notes how tournament directors may charge for promotion costs but warns that some may exaggerate expenses. The piece offers reflections from journalistic writers on proper budgeting for summer bowling events and the risk of gouging bowlers.
Sister Alice Meg lemre cautions readers to read entry forms and verify ABC and WIBC sanctioning. She stresses high score protection and proper paperwork to aid tournament directors and protect bowlers.
The article notes Bill Memorial Trophy selection highlighting perseverance and dedication with Louis Biby scoring 161% to 16. It also reports two rule changes: reducing maximum blade curvature of hockey sticks from 1.5 inches to 1 inch and requiring a forward or defenseman to dress if both goalies are hurt, prompting Stan Mikita of the Chicago Black Hawks to protest.
The Long Beach Nitehawks maintain first place in the Western Softball Congress as the Oxnard Kings add newcomers from the Anaheim Stars and close the gap with half the season left. A bye for Sub-Flat No. 1 and upcoming tournaments follow a 3 of 4 win run over Hawthorne, with a key game vs Hawthorne at Park Ave Field on Friday at 8 15 p.m.
Don Carter and Marion Ladewig promote an illustrated 33 page booklet on bowling with tips for all skill levels. The release stresses free wheeling technique to reduce tension and improve scores. Send 20 cents and a stamped return envelope to the National Newspaper Syndicate in Chicago.
The Midwest College All Stars defeated the East Slovakian regional team 81 to 72 in the tour opener at Kosice Czechoslovakia. The U S squad opened the European trip with an eight point victory over its first opponent.
Partial readable notes indicate a small matter May involve a school unit and sewing machines. Reference to June and a price around 30 dollars appears with unclear details and timing.
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