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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1970

Page

12

Tracksters Battle Heat at Pacific Coast Track Meet

The Sun, heat and strong fields produced a dramatic track meet at Remsaur Stadium with four thousand fans watching the Southern California Striders lead a hot field. Jon Cole won the discus with 200 feet 1 inch while leading sprinters and pole vaulters. John Fennel topped the pole vault with 16 feet. The event featured fierce racing with Tom Van Ruden, John Perry, and Mike Eck in a tightly contested middle-distance program and a blistering mile that tested athletes’ endurance in extreme heat.

Antique Remsaur Southern California Pacific Coast Lang Beach Jon Cole Pacific Coast Club John van Reenen South Africa Cole Bil Neville Striders Gary Ordway PCC Ed Kobler Don Tal- Jefean Miles Lister John Fennel The Stri Ders Vick Hailshock Bob Seagren Reynaldo Brown California Uji Compton John Dobroth John Fartéield Pwe MacArthur Brows Gie Halémile Tom van Ruden PGC John Perry Mike Eck Ime Ghampian von Ruden Oklahoma State John Lawson John Mason Tarry Henvison Harrison

Stars Star May Miss ABA Playoffs

Willie Wise, the Stars’ rebound and scoring ace from Drake, may miss the ABA playoffs starting with tonight’s game against Denver at Convention Center II. His absence could blunt the Stars’ drive into the postseason after his major role in their success this season.

ABA Willie. Wise Denver Wise Drake

Pacers Take 2-1 ABA Series Lead

In Louisville Indiana’s Pacers used a 15 point free throw burst by Pred Lewis in the final period to forge a 411 victory and seize a 2-1 edge over the Kentucky Colonels in the Eastern Division finals of the ABA playoffs.

Louisville UPV

L B Masters Team Competes in Hawaii

Long Beach Pacific Coast Club Masters seeded No 8 in the National Senior Tournament at the University of Hawaii. They meet Minneapolis in the first round, with the Wine Cellar of San Francisco looming if they win. Kenneth Allen of Chicago is top seed in the defending champ field.

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Jims Owens loses Willis and other sports notes

SCHRADER reports Washington coach Jim Owens loses quarterback Gene Willis to a knee injury while stating a potential return next season. Ram tight end Bob Klein studies at USC. Over 1,000 to attend CLA basketball awards at Beverly Hilton. Harold Little nears New Mexico commitment. UCLA bound? Karl Francis at Fresno State. Major league lineup ideas from Moore League alums. Sports Headliners camp at Claremont with many NFL and MLB figures. Durocher pursues Bob Bailey deal.

Washington Jim Owens Gene Willis Willis Ram Bob Klein USC Beverly Hilton Hotel New Mexico Harold Little Compton College Mike Reid Pacifics UCLA Compton Larry Hollyfield Bruinville Holyfield Santa Ana High Karl Francis Fresno State Lakewood John Serholt Tom Sisk Casey Cox Jim Paglaroni Gail Hopkins Bob Bailey Bob’ Grich Syd O’brien Dave Marshall Roy S'sidy Olle Brown Simpson Johnny Unitay Simmer Boys Catnip Sumipson Unitas Karl Mc.Cullowch Detroit Lions Calvin Bill Dallas Cowboys Colorado Bob Anderson al Cow Hogs Buttelo Bills Jay Johnstone The Angels John Block San Diego Rockets Rodger Ward John Fain John McKay Trojan Bob Boyd Walch Claremont Airport Bive Los Angeles HHS

Lakers seek calm leadership to salvage comeback

The piece notes the Lakers' struggles with errors and pressure as they chase a breakthrough. It highlights a player once relied on to spark the team and the possibility the Lakers may face drastic changes if performance doesn't improve, while callers consider resilience under heat.

Kaleks Lakers New York Tess Urat

Soccer Results From AY Randa Cup Playoffs Round

In AY Randa Stadiums reporters record playoff scores with Hollywood Stars drawing 1 1 against Danube and Shamrock Rovers delivering a 7 3 win over Salt Pedro. Other matches show Yugoslavs 3 Scanle 2 and Thistle O with ANS Ifa Daniels Flyld. The International League sees Rochester at Ricomond with Tidaweter 12 and Tolada 7.

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Argonaut Stakes highlights three year old turf test at Hollywood Park

The Argonaut Stakes at Hollywood Park draws a field of three year olds for a mile and one sixteenth turf clash. Wisson targets the $40,000 added feature while Curt Course headlines the sophomore fillies in the $25,000 added Sevorite Stakes. Older horses race the mile and three furlongs in the $920,000 Cortez Handicap.

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Jockey Pilar In Stable Condition After Derby Spill

Louisville doctors report jockey Hector Pilar remains in satisfactory condition after a Derby fall. Initially feared to have two fractured vertebrae, he now has a single lumbar fracture. No surgery planned. he will stay in hospital about three weeks and wear a back brace four to six months. Pilar plans to resume riding in roughly seven months.

Holy Land Pilar

Mickey Leads Kiwanis Golf in Shreveport

In rainy conditions at Huntington Park Country Club, Mickey Wright shot a three under par 69 in the first round of the Kiwanis Invitational, leading after two rounds with a 10 under par total of 134. The $15,000 event in Shreveport continues today.

Shreveport Lally Mickey Wright Pracisé Huntington Park

Fragmentary OCR play byplay item from historical page

Fragmentary readable names appear alongside scattered numbers and phrases. Edna De val Vignes and Douglas tet illuminate a clipped historical snippet with dates and items like teak shirts and felled references, suggesting a damaged archival record.

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PCSL Results Highlight Innis And Hark In Ward Four

In Ward Four Alison Hark and Innis lead the PCSL results with top finishes. Vallee and dy oo show solid performances as the field narrows. Nearby competitors push for points in a tight standings race.

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NBL Playoffs Action Takes Center Stage

In a pivotal playoff scene Stanlay Cop Eis leads the line as key players from Gyalon Irsde contest the decisive fourth game. Teams push for a critical victory shaping the series momentum and potential title bids.

Stanlay Cop Eis Gyalon Irsde

Leonard Sets Fast Practice Lap at Indy Memorial Race

Joe Leonard of San José California posted the year’s fastest practice lap at 162.279 mph for the Memorial Day race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The turbo Ford driver’s time exceeded the 160 mph limit but officials expected no penalty. Chris Amon clocked 160.15 mph in a 10 mile test, with 12 cars on track as four cars remain housed and 34 starters to be set by upcoming qualifying.

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