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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1968

Page

12

Brunet Shuts Out As Angels Fail To Score Intrasquad

George Brunet pitched three innings of scoreless relief in Palm Springs as the Angels, with Brunet in midseason form, were held to no runs and no hits in an intrasquad game. Brunet spoke of last year’s losses and said he felt strong entering the season, aiming to help turn around a 31-19 record in the prior year.

Palm “Springs George Brunet Brunet Bebinu Ising Brunel Lonesome George Angels Brand de Wit Angel Loamean i Detroit Boston Tigers Dick McAutlife

Cal State Nine Looks for Seventh Win in Row

Cal State Long Beach aims for a seventh straight victory as it faces Westmont in Santa Barbara. Pitcher John Zar will start his second game after a 10 inning 2-1 win over the University of San Diego. Subsequent events include CCAA meets at San Luis Obispo and related campus athletics in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo through the week.

Cal State Long Beach Westmont Santa Barbara John Zar Bob Wuesthoff 49Ers Use Zar University of San Diego Dor Gambril California Collegiate Athletic Assn San Luis Opisbo Ken Bartlett San Luis Opishs CCAA Jack Rose UC Santa Barbara

U.S. Swimmers Sweep German Invitation Meet

Three American swimmers lead a US victory spree at the German Invitation in door meet. Mark Spitz wins the 200 meter butterfly in 2 14.0, Doug Russell takes the 200 meter backstroke in 59.0, and Jane Barkan clocks 2 08.83 for the 200 meter freestyle, a US best. The US also wins the 400 meter relay in 3 39.2 with Spitz Russell Buckingham Berk. Berk places second in the 400 meter freestyle in 4 13.6, Buckingham fifth in 4 19.32. Pamela Kruse finishes second in the women’s 200 meter freestyle in 2 09.0.

Hermen Germany UPI Mark Spitz Santa Chira Calif United States Doug Russell Arlington Tex Jane Barkan Philadelphia Spitz Russell Greg Buckingham Atherton Brent Berk Honolutu Berk Hans Fassnacht West Germany Buckingham Pamela Kruse Panpano Beach Fla Miss Burlennu

Fight Schedule Sparks Portland Card Confusion

Fragmented listing shows multiple boxers and venues with unclear matchups. Names such as Al Ne Bihan, MOYO Sette, and Buster Shane appear amid jumbled phrases, with Portland Maine references and stray numbers suggesting aged boxing event notes.

al Ne Bihan Thadisen Re Gargh Moyo Sette Ringtaly Dyais Deut Anti Buster Shane Veiand Rawese Heavies Wennechay

Masters round highlights from No. 4 to 12th hole woes

John Richardson Govidy struggles with putts as he cards a 4 over par round, missing key five and two foot putts while contending with a challenging 28 yard par-3 four and a string of birdie attempts. Donahue and Govidy noted as young players in the event.

Richardson No. LI Alt John Johnichardson Govidy Naval Rocker Voi Ranch Aiaige Ges Donahue Loy Alamites

Fragmentary OCR item from 07 ay NATL page

Fragmentary text shows scattered letters and names, unclear event details. No clear persons, organizations, or locations readable to form a coherent headline or summary.

Frazier Faces Mathis in Tokyo Hope as Pro Plans Spin

The bout between Joe Frazier and Buster Mathis featured high pace and heavy exchanges with Mathis edging power but facing a big weight gap. Frazier won the Tokyo bid due to Mathis injuring a band in training, while both boxers pursued major pro deals and lucrative purses.

Brazier Mathis Frazier Unite States Tokyo

Guadalajara Beats Clippers 1-0 in Second Overtime

Inside left Alberto Onofre scored eight yards into the second overtime to lift Guadalajara Mexico past the Oakland Clippers 1-0 at Kezar Stadium in front of 1,887. The Clippers, defending NPSL champions, hit the posts five times in regulation as did Guadalajara, falling just short of a draw.

SAN Francisco UPI Alberto Onofre Guadalajara Mexico Oakland Clippers Kezar Stadium Clippers

Dayton and Marshall to compete in NIT tournament

Dayton and Marshall were selected to the National Invitation Tournament opening March 14 at Madison Square Garden. Dayton seeks to extend a 10-game win streak to reach a 17-9 record. The Flyers previously reached the NCAA final in 1962 and were runners up five times, losing last year to UCLA.

New York Dayton Marshall Madison Square Garden Ure Flyers HCLA

Rather Right Than Switch Wes Parker Hints at Batting Left Preference

Wes Parker of the Dodgers favors staying right handed after a successful intrasquad showing hitting righthanded. He tripled off Alan Foster and Claude Osteen, noting greater comfort and past praise from PeeWee Reese and Al Campanis. Manager Walter Alston backs the experiment but expects Parker to switch back if needed. Parker eyes No 2 in the order, aiming for a higher average and natural hitting stance.

Vero Beach Wes Parker Mudgers Gorden Glove Parker Standay Alan Foster Claude Osteen Foster Tve PeeWee Reese Dodgers Coliseum al Campanis Dodger Gual Walter Alston Marichal Gibson Alston Tecan

Bill Billie Jean Repeat Winner at Long Island Indoor Tennis

Clark Graebner of New York defeated Manuel Santana of Spain 31 22 to win the men’s singles title at the Long Island Indoor Tennis event held in Brookville. Billie Jean King of Long Beach claimed the women’s title, as Graebner’s 123 points surpassed Chuck McKinley’s 105 for the season win.

Brookville UPI Clark Graebner New York Billie Jean King Long Beach Long Island Yennis Graebner Manuel Santana Spain van Allen Chuck McKinley Bedford

Parker Leads Regulars In Tight Seven Inning Game

Parker powered the regulars as Danny delivered a key play in the first seven. Hed By and Crawford each had two hits, with a sharp pıme-saving catch by Gusike. Len Gabrielien’s foggy seventh capped a tense inning while Everitt and Pur din contested for We Wa. Burcin limited Crawford’s impact, Ferrara contributed two hits, and Fairly joined the defense as Rockie first base. Meanwhile DiMalle celebrated family joy as Pasadena welcomed a grandson Saturday.

Parker Saudh Masten Danny Fn Ba Bane Abe Sing Baaing S. Wwillie Crawford A. Dou Gusike Cramford Dack-neda Steen Font Amaankment Alston Dione Everitt’s. Prag Osleen Ron Rockie Bisenna Tam Hutton Dean Ice Houston Walter O'Malley Saveatt DiMalle Mes. Relant Jerony’ Seidec Pasadena Birt Esturday Asgai Stidlers

Reichardt Fines Reichardt 300 and Weight Bet

Bill Higney fined Rick Reichardt 300 Sunday, with the Angels manager calling it a down payment. Reichardt proposed a weight rule, with a 210 target and 50 per pound overage. Reichardt weighed in at 216, triggering the 300 payment under the plan.

Bill Higney Rick Reichardt Angels Reichardt Rig Rick Holtville Rigney Ross Newhan

Area Distributorship Opportunity With Home Based Work

Flexible home based distributorship requiring ten hours weekly with no selling. Earn between 333.90 and 647.80 monthly targets, cash requirement 2500. Turnkey program designed by company. Written inquiry to P.O. Box 20553 Bellas, Texas 75220 for details.

Van Leeuwen Captures 100-Lap Cycle Main Victory

Van Leeuwen of Sherman Oaks took the lead on lap five and led the rest of the 100-lap cycle steeplechase at Asent Park, winning his third such main event. The chaotic, spell-checked OCR lists numerous misread names and places.

van Leeuwen Skip van Leeuwen Sherman Oaks Asent Park Sun Vos Len Skin van Leeuwen Dusky Gegoage Burt Benks Jaert Lawuill Sam Ranches Dick’ Hammer Lakewood Keith Zazhourn Salta Suzana Dave Hanes Hayward Francis Gillespie Ortega Ea Waser Mike Packase Hain Dee Bingham Fez Mike Parkese A Torriss Carrol Gererdie Rich Tes Ant

McEwen Sets World ET Record at 6.64 seconds

Tom Mongonse McEwen of Long Beach set a world elapsed time record of 6.64 seconds at the PDA Fuel and Gas Championship event held Sunday at Orange County International Raceway. Contenders included Ben Garlin and Chas Mah, with others from Santa Monica and Inglewood in attendance.

Tom Mongonse Ewen Long Beach Orange County International Raceway Critte Ann Egcer Ben Garlin

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