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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1975

Page

29

Lee Hawley capture third open men's doubles crown at Recreation Park

In the Recreation Park Tennis Club Tournament at Billie Jean King Center Ron Lee and Wade Hawley won their third straight open men's doubles title beating Edgecumbe and Simpson 6-1 6-2. Edgecumbe defended his open men's singles crown by defeating Gene Simpson 6-2 6-3. Edgecumbe from Palos Verdes beat Andrews last year to win the title.

Recreation Park Ron Lee Wade Hawley Craig Edgecumbe Lee Hawley Edgecumbe Billie Jean King Tennis Center Palos Verdes Peninsula Gene Simpson Mark Andrews Lee Hawley Penny Johnson Bette Anderson Miss Johnson Jane Little Miss Anderson Sue Ince Michigan Cherie Kay Kirk Terrell Marty Bray D. del Daniel Frank Sweeney D. Simpson D. Aendley Kyderaeh Sue Ince Sepeeee É Onee Little Terry Schwartz del Daniel Don Menke Dick Straten Lee-Hawley D. Edgecumbe-Simpson Eliot Teltscher Palos Verdes Estates Long Beach Los Angeles Jeff Jones Santa Ana Howard Schoenfield Beverly Hills John Austin Rolling Hills Carol Heynen Carol Christian San Bernardino

Connors signs $500000 Las Vegas challenge deal

WIMBLEDON England star Jimmy Connors has agreed to a Las Vegas challenge match next February with a purse of at least $500,000. Manager Bill Riordan said the final pay day could reach $750,000 depending on the opponent. The No. 1 ranked player has previously earned over $500,000 in head to head Las Vegas matches with Laver and Newcombe.

Wimbledon England Jimmy Connors Las Vegas Bill Riordan Connors Rod Laver John Newcombe Jimmy Riordan

Women’s Tennis Association row erupts at Forest Hills

The UPI report says the WTA is divided as the women's draw at the U.S. championships at Forest Hills is reduced. About 35 members have hired lawyer Ed Mayer to represent rank and file interests against the association.

Wimbledon England UPI Women’s Tennis Association WTA U.S Forest Hills New York Ed Mayer

Kareem Abdul Jabbar Joins Lakers A Major Trade Endorsement

Lakers coach Sharman backs Kareem Abdul Jabbar trade saying the center is the best in basketball and could change the team’s fortunes though it depends on injuries and other factors. He notes the move splits fan opinion but supports the deal over youth and talent on hand.

Los Angeles Bill Sharman Sharman Lakers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Milwaukee Kareem Jabbar Laker Elmore Smith Brian Winters David Myers Junior Bridgeman

Lakers Eye Kareem Fit in New Coach Sharman Talks Tactics

The Lakers plan to adapt their style to Kareem Abdul Jabar with Sharman aiming for a fast break offense but ready to adjust to personnel. He stresses defense and quickness as vital and notes Kareem’s comfort in choosing a system. Sharman discusses Kareem’s height with humor and hints at evaluating the coach’s age.

Sharman Elmore Smith Elmore Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Lakers Jabbar Kareem

Berens leads West Coast Match Game Eliminations at Kona Lanes

Art Berens of Hawthorne rolled a five game 1187 to tops the standings in the West Coast Match Game Eliminations at Kona Lanes in Costa Mesa. Irvine dentist Dr. Farrell Hinkle sits second with 3337, as Butch Soper and others contend in the 14 year event with a top purse over $1200. The tournament runs weekly with 25 qualifying games and culminates in August.

Dick Stoeffler Kona Lanes Art Berens Berens Costa Mesa Hawthorne John Haveles Fountain Valley Haveles Irvine Farrell Hinkle Butch Soper Garden Grove Nick Straggi Huntington Beach Jim Tribe Sylmar Ron Dietz la Habra E.G. Mack Norco Larry Nordstrom Anaheim Terry Brent Santa Ana George Shore Long Beach Jim Thompson San Diego Lee Taylor Dick Braasch Westminster Toby Perry Fred Bernal Tustin Warren Harrison Jr Steve Bicie John Novelich Doug Johnson

California bowling champ Metzinger shatters handicap singles lead

Metzinger, 74, moved into the handicap singles lead at the California State Men's Bowling Association tour stop in Stockton with a 782, plus a 690 scratch series in games 224 234 and 232. He called the series his best in over 40 years, besting his prior 640. He and wife Ruby witnessed five children ages 41 to 50 in attendance.

Stockton Metzinger Ernie Ruby Robert Gutierrez

Chrissie Nixes TV Selling

Chris Evert says rest is more valuable than commercials despite possible gains and plans to defend her Wimbledon title. She prefers waking up free to play tennis or relax at Holiday Park with her father Jim, the pro, and hints at potential TV commentary or fashion design in a decade.

Fort Lauderdale, Fla Chris Evert Miss Evert Holiday Park Jim Holiday

Jack Dempsey Turns 80 in New York Celebration

Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey, born June 24, 1895 in Manassa Colorado, marks his 80th birthday in New York. He reflects that only the body fails while the soul remains strong and plans memoirs with his stepdaughter Barbara. His wife Deanna hosts a party for 85 guests as the couple recalls happy years together.

New York UPD Jack Dempsey Dempsey Barbara Deanna

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