Pacific Indoor Rodeo Calf Tying Drift Recalled
Column recalls canceled Pacific Indoor Rodeo in Long Beach Arena with Wells and Hollingworth invited to calf tying. Author quips about dangers of rodeo events led by bull riding and bronc riding, praising bull fighters and noting Hurricane Hank’s notorious record.
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Howard Receives Welcome Gift From Dodgers in Vero Beach
The Flat Tin Dodgers presented a welcome lunch to Frank Howard in Vero Beach on Monday marking his return. Don Drysdale conducted the presentation as teammates showed appreciation for Howard's comeback.
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Blades Take Series Lead In Tight Playoff Clash
With 44 seconds left coach Rudy Pilous pulled Millar for an extra forward as the Invaders chased a clinching win. Jim Baird had three chances to seal it but missed the open net. Alf Pike called the game crucial for momentum heading into Wednesday's deciding matchup.
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Clown Cowboy Best Friend Brings Laughs to Pacific Indoor Rodeo
Long Beach hosts the second annual Pacific Indoor rodeo with Vitar Preston Plaugher as the clown. Plaugher brings two horses a donkey five ducks four dogs a skunk 10 costumes five wigs and 27 size boots. He earns about thirty thousand dollars yearly as a rodeo clown and steer wrestler and ranks third in the current standings.
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Long Beach Rodeo Brings Indoor Pacific Events This Week
Long Beach welcomes the Pacific Indoor Rodeo at LB Arena beginning Thursday night with six events including saddle bronc bareback calf roping bull riding steer wrestling and team roping. Judges start drawing stock Wednesday morning as entries may exceed 230 with a first time horse show of hunters and jumpers at each performance. Tickets on sale at LB Arena box office Liberty and Mutual agencies and Unimart stores offer opening night passes. Family matinee Saturday offers half price for children under 13.
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Wichita Coach Now With Towa IowA City Umited
Raph Miler, coach of Wichita's co champs of the Missouri Valley Conference, Macday, was appointed head basketball coach at the University of Iowa. The athletic director said they seek the best possible team and a high quality coach. City officials note all city emblems for those who earned them can be picked up in the sports office this week from 7 a.m. to midnight.
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Kenya drivers win East African Safari in Ford Cortinas
Kenya pair Peter Hughes and Bill Young clinched the East African Safari aboard British built Ford Cortinas on a 3.1% mile course famed as the world toughest. They finished unofficially nine points ahead of Sweden's Eric Carlsson, with another Cortina team trailing in third. Two American Ford Comets also completed the grueling four day test after a washed out bridge repair by driver Viscount Kira Manseville.
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Azalea Title to Besselink Azalea Open Winner
Wilming ton area pro Al Besselink won the Azalea Open by one stroke with a final 75 after rounds of 70 65 72 75 for 282 total. The 39 year old from Merchantville after a seven year layoff claimed $2,700 plus $1,400 in weekend bonuses amid 36 degree wind chill.
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Player Proud of His Driver at Atlanta GP
South African golfer Gary Player credits his improved driver and higher ball flight after wins on the pro tour in Australia and other events. He notes his success includes the Australia section and a strong showing in the Canady Cup, with seven clubs and No. 4 wood less relied on. He aims to carry momentum into future events while remaining among golf’s Biz Three.
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Kangaroo to Make Title Try Tonight at 31 Municipal
The Kangaroo Heffer Nan challenges heavyweight belt holder Freddie Blassie in a main event at 31 Municipal Auditorium tonight. A supporting bout features Nikita Malkovich versus The Mummy with a beard or mask penalty on a loss. Three other bouts including Al Costello are scheduled. the first bell at 8 pm.
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El Camino Edges LBCC In Palos Verdes Golf Meet
Dick Mortenson earned medalist honors with 272 as El Camino defeated Long Beach City College 23 to 26 at Palos Verdes Country Club. Mortenson led the scoring with a strong card while LBCC struggled to catch the opponents in the Peninsula matchup.
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Inside Lane optimistic on U S track hopes for Tokyo
John Dixon notes experts warn against overconfidence as the United States faces Russia in Olympic competition. Coaches Larry Snyder and Bob Paul caution against athlete hype while praising broader medal potential due to global development. They cite Olympic creed and preview intercollegiate meets in Long Beach, USC, UCLA, and Pasadena.
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Wadsworth Wins Indoor AAU Jump in Borrowed Shoes
Miami vaulter Henry Wadsworth won the AAU indoor title with a leap of 6 7 wearing borrowed track shoes after his fiberglass pole from New York to London delayed him. He edged rival Joss for the win in a rare thigh jump bid that day.
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Gardena Wins Season Opener in Softball Tourney
Gardena Merchants opened the Gardena Softball Tournament with a 30 win over Gopher City at Gardena City Park. Pitcher Rudy Fincher dominated with 31 strikeouts and allowed only two infield hits.
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