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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1970

Page

22

Wimbledon Seeded Players Fall As Slur Sparks Scene

Three more seeds including Dennis Ralston and Stan Smith exited the London Grass Courts amid on court clashes. Frew McMillan of South Africa and Alexander Metreveli of Russia traded insults while a woman umpire left the court.

London Dennis Ralston Stan Smith Frew McMillan South Africa Alexander Metreveli Russia McMillan

Wimbledon Draw Sets Laver Against Seewagen at Wimbledon

The 1970 Wimbledon draw opens with Rod Laver facing George Seewagen of New York on the first day while Arthur Ashe meets Graham Stilwell. Billie Jean King starts against Fiorella Boncelli as Pat Walkden and Karen Krantzcke win in women’s action.

Wimbledon England UPI Arthur Ashe Australia Margaret Court Billie Jean- King Long Beach Fiorella Bonicelli Peru

Handed Follow Through Keys Bowling Success

The hand often turns between backswing apex and ball release. Ensure the thumb points toward the ceiling at release. Have a teammate observe your follow through to confirm proper hand orientation.

UCLA Harpoons USC's Net Hopes

Salt Lake City Utah UCLA top seed Haroon Rahim defeated USC's Tom Leonard who retired with a stomach cramp after lengthy match. USC’s Eric Van Dillen lost to Steve Faulk of LSU as UCLA led the four team race into singles quarterfinals.

Salt Lake City Utah Southern California Haroon Rahim UCLA USC Tom Leonard Eric van Dillen Steve Faulk Louisiana State

Long Beach Bowler Joins Powder Puff Derby as Jockey

Long Beach bowler and advertising manager Mary Meglemre debuts as a jockey in the 1970 Powder Puff Derby at Caliente race track. The 4 year olds plus field includes Diane Crump and Lotte von Bromssen. Meglemre has trained at Hollywood Park and aims to prove herself amid heavy wagering and strong rivals.

Mary Alt Caliente Long Beach Hollywood Park Hank Moreno Buster Millerick Morris Julian Lawrece Grube Beauteous Lotte von Bromssen Pan American Airlines San Francisco Bay Area

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