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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1976

Page

13

Long Beach Girl, 11, Wins Rare Junior Crown

Eleven-year-old Carol Heynen of Long Beach claimed the Girls 12 and under singles title at the Long Beach Junior Championships at Lakewood Country Club. Seeded first, she defeated Cheryl Jones of Los Angeles 6-1 in the final after a 6-4 4-4 semifinal win over Janet Laxasse of Malibu, extending an unbeaten streak to five events. This marked Long Beach’s first singles champion since 1964 and only the second host win since 1969.

Long Beach Carol Heynen Lakewood Country Club Kathy Harter George Nardle Rays Eilher Sex California Carol Janet Laxasse Malibu Pames Cheryl Jones Los Angelos Cheryl Ton

Massive Long Beach hydro races draw 11,066 paid

The first National Bray Boat Association event of the year at Marine Stadium Long Beach drew 11,066 paid admissions with many youths free. Rob Barron of Torrance set the sole world speed record at 39.67 mph in Split Decision while other hydro drivers posted impressive runs. Tennis and other sports highlights included Downey High student Robert Van’t Hof winning Boys 18 singles and doubles, with Maria Fernandez of Torrance advancing in Girls 16. The event benefited the Kidney Foundation and featured prominent youth tennis talents from California clubs.

Bray Boat Association Long Beach Weil Marine Stadium NDBA Kidney Foundation Rob Bareron Torrance Don Damron Downey Dante Mary Rift Mission Viejo Mary Hydro Uct Craig Vestermark Gordon Epling Westermark Lee Kirk Rick Paap Sain Fearin Kenny Verrier Tara Robert Van't Hof Lakewood Tennis Center Adam Croth Rolling Hills Estates Los Alamitos John Schepel Kevin McClintic Van't Hof Downey High Chris Dunk Santa Ana Lloyd Baurie Pasadena Dunk Curt Stalder Sports Illustrated Tracy Austin Maria Fernandez Lansdorp Kramer Club Rollings Hills Estates Maria Kelly Henry Glendale Miss Analin Jaicia Feenandez Lea Antenaplis Glennea Southern California Becky Bell Riverside

Grand Prix Delays and Course Upgrades Prepare for Practice

The Grand Prix project advances with eight amber warning lights at blind corners to improve visibility, new PLA-approved ripple strips replaced by plastic cones, and rapid construction of concrete barriers. Dr Talbot says the course will be electronic warning ready, with 50 workers, multiple cranes and trucks racing to complete by Friday morning.

Tate Dr. Talbot Mit Palbot Comte Hilo Ocean Ocean Talbot Alamitos Blvd

Dodgers open door for Ferguson trade with Cardinals

Vero Beach Dodgers move to trade Joe Ferguson for Reggie Smith by acquiring catcher Ellio Rodriguez from the Angels. Rodriguez, a 235 hitter, gives Los Angeles three catchers, while Campanis seeks to offload Ferguson and woo Smith from St. Louis amid a chaotic contract season.

Vero Beach Dodgers Joe Ferguson Reggie Smith St. Louis Cardinals Ellie Rodridvez Angels All Yler al Campanis Rodriguez Radgers Hector Alvarez California Andy Messersmith Steve Yeager Ferguson Ted Sizemore Campanis Smith Cardinals

UCLA Holds Off Tennessee Despite Relay Disqualifications

UCLA defeats Tennessee 77 to 72 in a dual track meet after both teams were disqualified in the mile relay. Bennie Myles won the 400 meters in 46.0 seconds, and Tennessee's Phil Olsen set a javelin record.

UCLA Tennessee Tennesse Victer Marl Tanner Bruins Bennie Myles Volunteers Phil Olsen Regere Jones Willie Banks Willy Sondeberg Norway Teh Chal Oslo

Lakers fall to Bucks amid rough road stretch

The Lakers lost a tough road game as Milwaukee outplayed them in a clash that left Los Angeles frustrated by a slow start and cold shooting. Pon Freeman led a late charge with 16 points, while Don Ford added 15 and Sharman struggled with his starters benched during key periods.

Milwakee van Tsay Pon Freeman Lakers Don Ford Ford

Celtics edge in rally as Gelonzo motivates halftime surge

Celtics coach Tom Gelngohn fuels halftime burst guiding Boston to an eight point lead, with Ja Jo Wilte scoring 10 in the decisive quarter and Dave Cowrns controlling boards. Rockets 107 Seattle etc.

Celtics Tom Gelngohn Boston Cal Uvey Ja Jo Wilte Dave Cowrns

NHL Night Saga Mixes Wins and Fights Across Arena

Blues edge Canucks on Jerry Biler’s late second period goal to break 2-2 tie, while Sabres burn Scouts 4-3 with Rene Robert and Rick Smith scoring. Flyers top Maple Leafs 4-2 amid a brutal brawl, and Chicago goalie Ed Giacomin notches his 50th shutout. USA water polo beats Canada in Helmont Plaza to clinch series. NCAA swimmer UC Irvine standout Antley tops early.

Blues Canucks Vabcolver Jerry Biler St. Louis Vancouver St Louis Pierre Lant Ratler Chris Oddieifson Andre Boodrias Buller Tock Mars Rick ‘Smith Chuck Lesley Guy Antley United States Canada Helmont Plaza Olympic Pool Antley Targins UC Irvine Pete Schaugy U.S Doe

Long Beach State Hosts Washington and Occidental Track

Long Beach State's track team hosted Washington and Occidental in a Pacific Coast triangular. The meet featured key events including the mile relay. If Washington wins the final event, the Huskies clinch the triangular with 95 points to Long Beach 30 and Occidental 18. a Long Beach win over Occidental is noted in the summary.

Long Beach State Pacifiex University of Washington Long Beach

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