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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1975

Page

17

Sports not all fun and games

London reports Dr. J A Harrington at the Institute of Sports Medicine argues sports rival big business as a rat race and questions the idea of sport creating a sound mind and body The talk covers stress disorder in athletes mass leisure impact on life and potential strain on marriages and social life

London UPI J.A. Harrington Institute of Sports Medicine Harrington Eton Sneva Roger Penske

Mahaffey leads Memphis Classic after 36 holes

Babyface John Mahaffey shot 68 to defend his two stroke edge in the Danny Thomas Memphis Golf Classic second round. Gene Littler, Nicklaus and Weiskopf trailed as Player and North remained in the mix and Mahaffey eyed a bigger lead.

Memphis John Mahaffey Danny Thomas Houston Tex Tom Weiskopf Andy North Mahaffey Gene Littler Jack Nicklaus Weiskopf Larry Hinson Nicklaus North John Joan Mahaffey Gary Player Bob E. Smith Andy John Lister Frank Conner Leonard Thompson Bert Weaver Jim Simons Gil Morgan Chuck Courtney Tom Kite Dale Douglass Dave Hill Bill Rogers Jim Wiechers Jim Masserio Tom Watson Lee Trevino Don Biss Mike Mitchell Dan Sikes Dwight Nevil Jim Dent Curtis Sifford Ed Sneed Mark Hayes Bud Allen Pat Fitzsimons Joe Inman Bob Wallace Bobby Mitchell Ray Floyd Bob Stone Marion Hook N Joe Porter Gibby Gilbert Mac McLendon Larry White J.C. Snead Dave Stockton Roy Pace Allen Miller Dick Rhyan John Schroeder Tom Evans Lyn Lott Bon January Roger Maitbie Hubert Green Ben Kern Gary CcCord George Cadie Billy Casper Jim Colbert David Glenz Nate Starks Lou Graham Rex Caldwell Gary Groh Jack Ewing Eddie Pearce John Schieenn Ron Carrade Danny Edwards Vic Regalado Terry Small Terry Dion Jim Jamieson

From principal’s chair to 2nd row Indy's Sneva thrives on speed

Tom Sneva retired from being a Sprague Washington junior high principal to pursue auto racing. In his second career he aims to contend for the 200000 prize as the 59th Indianapolis 500 starter.

Indy Sneva Indianapolis Tom Sneva Sprague Wash Penske Grant King USAC

Rankin leads in hot Raleigh American Defender golf

Judy Rankin shot six under par in very hot conditions to take the first round lead in the American Defender Raleigh Golf Classic with seven birdies and one bogey. Louise Bruce trailed by one stroke after five birdies as Laura Baugh and Betty Burfeindt posted 68. Rankin credited adjusting her pace on the 13th and 14th holes and praised the greens for their predictability.

Raleigh, N.C UPI Judy Rankin Mrs. Rankin Louise Bruce Betty Burtevidt Laura Baugh Pat Bradley JoAnne Carner Jan Stephenson Maria Astrotoges Marilynn Smith Sandra Post Betsy Cullen Lenore Beserra Kathy Welsh Kathy Postiewait Diane Patterson Chako Higuchi Pam Barnett Carole Jo Skala Sandra Palmer Hollis Stacy Clifford Ann Creed Pam Higgins

Softball tournaments begin at Mayfair Park and Joe Rodgers Field

Sixteen teams from three states compete in the Bill Vadalma Memorial Softball Tournament at Mayfair Park Lakewood with the Lakewood Truckers and Lakewood Jets among the field. Pacific Coast League teams join the action at Joe Rodgers Field, while Las Vegas Ogden Utah and others appear in Mayfair Park rounds.

Bill Vadalma Mayfair Park Lakewood Joe Rodgers Lakewood Truckers Western Softball Congress Lakewood Stevenson- Forster Jets Vadalma Las Vegas Ogden Utah Long Beach Nitehawks Eng Nitehawks Clovis Fresno Me Eds Pico-Rivera Lakewood Jets Long Beach-Oceanside Mayfair Bakersfield Santa Ana Mission Viejo Greater Larons San Martin Park Fresno Vista el Monte Doug's Kings Las Vegas Stars A.m

Chinese and American track meet ends with US sweeping events

In Shanghai a 30 000 crowd watched the United States win 30 of 33 events in a two day goodwill meet. American stars dominated including Dick Buerkle and a 3 41.9 1500m run while Chinese juniors showed potential as Dr Leroy Walker urged focus on youth.

Shanghai China Chi Hai-chen Wang Tan Lissia United States U.S Dick Buerkle Buerkle Leroy Walker

Indy 200 Facts and Figures Event Preview

Details preview the 200 lap race on a 24 mile track with engines up to 4.2 liters, start at 9 a.m. PDT led by James Garner in a Buick, and a 33-car field with pole by a Houston driver at 193.976 mph. Foyt seeks fourth Indy victory joined by Johncock and Unser. historic winners listed. Track specs, pit times, purse, attendance notes, and mortality figures included.

Allison Sneva Foyt Johnny Rutherford Indianapolis Tom Sneva James Garner Buick Houston Indy Gordon Johncock Bobby Unser Mariondretti al Unser Rutherford Mark Dono

Ballesteros Leads Penfold PGA Championship First Round

Manuel Ballesteros shot a three under par 67 to take the early lead at the Penfold PGA Championship in Sandwich England. Arnold Palmer Rod Curl Lanny Wadkins and Tom Shaw each posted 71 while Peter Oosthuizen of Britain recovered to 73 and Ben Crenshaw shot 77 in the opening round. The roller bowler series rubber match between the Southern California Cougars and Houston Hornets is set for Veterans Stadium at 7 30 tonight.

Sandwich England Manuel Ballesteros Britain Arnold Palmer Rod Curl Lanny Wadkins Tom Shaw Peter Oosterhuis Ben Crenshaw Southern California Cougars Houston Hornets Veterans Stadium

International City Tennis Tournament resumes in Long Beach

The second International City Tennis Tournament enters quarter and semifinal rounds at 8:30 a.m. on Long Beach State courts. Top seeds Curt Condon and Kurt Nielsen, both from Long Beach State, headline the singles. Finals set for Sunday at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center. The event opened last weekend with 480 entries across open and C classifications.

Long Beach State Curt Condon Kurt Nielsen Billie Jean King Tennis Center

Fishin 1 eFacts summarize harbour catch reports

Seabed anglers report mixed bag catches across boats with rockfish calico and sand bass dominant. Yellowtail sculpin mackerel and bonito appear in smaller numbers as anglers record totals by boat and species across SEAL BEACH and surrounding areas.

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