Sports trivia questions and answers from a 1960s column
A reader questions age when champions lost titles including Jack Johnson Jess Willard Jack Dempsey and John L Sullivan. Cassius Clay age when he won the title. Four Horsemen alive count with Harry Stuhldreher noted dead. NL hitters and active slugging leaders in 1967 led by Mays Mathews Aaron. Answered by Fred J Inthof with self-addressed envelope request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Johnson
Jess Willard
Jack Dempsey
John L. Sullivan
Clay
Tunney
Corbet
Cassius Clay
Sonny Liston
Willie Mays
Eddie Mathews
Hank Aaron
Mays
Frank Robinson
Frank
Fred J. Inthof
Babyface Bandit Fights Substute Main Event at Olympic
The babyfaced bandit from Guadalajara meets Alex Rivera of San Jose in a substitute 10 round main event at the Olympic Auditorium tonight. Boxing starts at 8 on the Olympic card after Dwight Hawkins pulled out with an injury. Valdovinos, credited as the world’s 10th best bantamweight with 14 wins in 14 fights, faces Rivera, 22, who holds a 21-4-2 mark and is expected to test the matchup.
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Olympic
Jose Luis Valdovines
Guadalajara
Alex Rivera
San Jose
Olympic Auditorium
Boxling
Dwight Hawkins
Bobbby Valdez
Hawkins
Valdovinos
Rivera
Moore League title fight ends in three-way tie at 9-2
Three teams Millikan Warren and Poly share the Moore League lead at 9-2 after a dramatic final day with Wilson and Lakewood also in action at Recreation Park. Rams run of seven straight wins and key results at Las Amigas shape the chase toward the Moore League Invitational and CIF events through May and June at Soule Park El Dorado La Quinta and Palms Springs.
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Hollywood
Wilson
Millikan
Warren
Poly
Rams
Bruins
Recreation Park
Rabbits
Hears
Las Amigos
Jim Haddy
Rats
Dcott
Doug Ant Scott
NASA
Panini
Ptah
AtCrey
Wailiiten Fas
Women's Club Results and Recreation Park Meet Summary
Women's Club results show low gross and net scores across classes A B and C with figures for LG LN and participants such as Walnes Baker CroW Tak y Positips and others. Recreation Park daily results list net scores and notable placements including Daycy Freeze Jones Hastings and Beamer, with class tallies and ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baily
Arasy
Die Leeder
Uta
Me Speen
Wight
Chalmers
Baker
Matick
Ile Herron
Franereggek
Zemka
Witherscoon
Fitheld
Gansale
Low Ross
Walnes
Re Plumb
Nicol
Beckligham
Te’ Yishon
Huds
Graham
Thayer
Vous
Reina A
Recreation Park
Daycy
Jones ‘Hastings
Beamer
Tie Brown
Tie Kinunell
Ross
Dally
Deadward
Fedor
Bohol
Lloyd
Willems War
Long Beach club teaches fishing skills at Recreation Park pool
The Long Beach Casting Club offers fly tying and casting lessons at its pool in Recreation Park. About 40 of last year’s members pursued the sport. this year 100 participants are expected as classes run Tuesdays 7:30 to 9:30 pm for five weeks. Beginners may use club rods and gear.
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Long Beach
Arne Dokka
Curtis Sifford
Bill O'Connor
John and Kemp Richardson
Terry Snall
Hank Goowdy
del Walker
el Dorado
Don Monahue
Craig Olson
Gary Ballantyne
Ed McBrainey
Les Klahunde
Terry Hartshorn
Jim Eriser
Lake Havasu
Gus Newman
Cedar Springs
Calif
Lake Arrowhead
Havasu
Lake Havasu City
George Foster
Lake Walford
Santa Ana
Mike Miller
Dick Miller
Bell Gardens
Cats Club Ensenada Race Fleet Dominates Newport to Ensenada
Newport to Ensenada race ends with a 50-boat fleet. Ken Murphy's Aikane wins in 15 hours 12 minutes, setting pace with Allez Cat, Patty Cat II, and Stina close behind. Newsboy leads a half-pack at 16 hours 10 minutes. Trophy ceremonies in Ensenada. final standings list many yachts and clubs. Pete Barrett wins Alaminos Bay Fleet Championship in Pi likika amid five-race series results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Murphy
Aikane
Waikiki
Bob Jane
BCYC
John Pursell
BYC
Stina
Norman Walker
Tiller
Arkane
Jack Baitlie
Bathog
Newport Harbor
Ensenada
Shkine
Ea Alfoat Cal
Boo Jones
CY Pally
Mess Vudacteus
AL Gayeeh Eves
Mel Log
Ato Eit
Victor’ Stern
Seal Beech VC
Balandra
Nave
Benten
Chin Ee Caly
Ed Sumdzera
Chass Son
Pete. Barrett
Tokyo
Barrett
Harry Wood
Ea Rodriguez
Wood
Rodriguez
Stu Robertson
Tom Conerly Jr
Estrellita
Harry Hutchinson
Schuss
Doug Richie
Abofi
Interior backs higher duck stamp price and wetlands loan extension
The Department of the Interior urges Congress to raise the Federal Duck Stamp from $3 to $5, add a $1 migratory bird hunting permit, and extend the $105 million Wetlands Loan Act for eight years to speed wetlands acquisition and funding. The plan covers non waterfowl species, research funds, and partial state allocations while pursuing a 2144 million acre goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Migratory Bird Conservation Fund
Interior
Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife
Interiny
Intérior
Department
Fishin ePFPacTs on 7 boats report mixed catches
Fragmented text lists passengers and catches across seven boats including baracudas halibuts bonita and cages. Mentions specific boats and items but details are garbled amid the OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essengers
Thad St
Beglia
Weekly Trout Plant List in Southern California Rivers
Department of Fish publishes this week’s catchable trout stocking list for Southern California. The report covers Pico river streams and lakes including Santa Ana River, North Fork and South Fork threads, Convict Lake, Goodale Creek, and introduced plants at Twin Lakes, Independence, and Picket place.
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Department of Fat
California
Nora
Santa Ana
Goodale
Geelon Fom
Ruth Creek
Tatoosogee
Twin Lakes
Wingbeat Rates Highlight Bird Flight Speeds
The hummingbird achieves up to 200 wing strokes per second, far surpassing the wild duck's typical rate of eight. This comparison underscores dramatic differences in wingbeat frequency among bird species and their flight capabilities.
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Four Horsemen
Harry Stuhldreher
Harry
Dick Bowdey
GMC
Rae Alt Ho Ty
Jack Watkins
Allantic
Ava
Mercury Quithoards Sales & Service
King of Sports
Mercury
MerCruisers
LEE Boat Sales
Wickbaeher Mertary
Dv Lic
Wisconsin
KiphRoater Mercary of
Coneda, Ltd
Kipabagtay Mercury of Australia Pty. Ltd
Orvtimlck Carpasation
Bharse
Moore
By Doug Ives
Gloria Wilcox
John Lucas
Lucas
Miss Wilcox
Mike Austin
Tanya
al Rumbaugh
Slamresule
Talewing
Austin x
Bob Rosburg
Fimnee Crampton
Dallas
Crampton
Jack Nicklaus
Florida
Jack
Lakewood
Los Atamitas
Greeptakes
George Sogelall
Teles
Val Evant
Cub Chamaan
Asy
Harry Thorian
Ang
Virginia
Tesen
Bernie
Kelly Kirkwood
Dora HI
Lee Benne Foe
James
Mert Pall
Act
Lachie
Norm Meager
Wather
Charles von
Tes Drake
Murray Fith
Eadewlark
Fallbrook
Thunderbird Hotel
Paradise Valley Country Club
Las Vegas
Larry Griggs
Fishermen’s Hardware and Sporting Goods
Anaheim
Temple
TI Rourss
Friotil
Nes
Gashal
Sigd
Lear
ALL Tees Credtt
Sun
Long Beach Auto Repair
Pati
Donnell Culpepper
L.B
Jast
Pacific
Coronado Islands
San Diego
Davey
Harry E. Ward
Gardenia Ave
I, PT
George Nelson
Lake Mohave
Ward
Nelson
Karl Young
Young
Shooters Bible, Inc
Maj
George Nonte
Shooter's Bible
Nonte
America
Irvine Lake
Bill Pittman
Haceinda Heights
Cats Club
Ask Harbor
Monterey, Santa Barbara
Washington
Senate
Monterey
Santa Barbara
California Navigation Conference
Heart AG Bgistesy
N. W. Sprow
Sprow
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