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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1968

Page

20

Busch wins first national title at 70 in Seattle indoor 65 plus

Carl Busch of Long Beach earned his first national championship in the National Senior Indoor 65 and over tournament at the Seattle Tennis Club. He captured the singles and, with partner Judge Joseph Ciano of Redlands, the doubles. Busch has played tennis 53 years.

Carl Busch Long Beach Carl Busch Seattle Joseph Ciano Redlands J. Gilbert Hall

Veteran tennis star Busch recalls decades on court

The 65 year old UCLA captain from 1922 recounts a long career with multiple trophies and a 1990s Heart Association award he earned after a heart attack eight years earlier. He and his wife travel often, playing three times weekly at Lakewood and South Gate clubs. A local girls tennis tournament is set for Nov 16 at Long Beach City College with entries from Wilson Poly Millikan Jordan and Lakewood.

Canada United States Mexico Busch Lakewood Country Club South Gate America Long Beach City College George Gonzales Lakewood High Wilson Poly Millikan Jordan Lakewood

Vern Stephens Hall of Fame Hopeful Star of Red Sox Era

Vern Stephens a powerful AL hitter over 15 seasons led RBIs in 1944 and 1949 tied for AL lead in 1949 and 1950 with Ted Williams. He formed a famed Boston one two punch with Williams from 1948 to 1951 and hit 39 homers in 1949 the AL shortstop record. He retired with 247 homers and 1,174 RBIs and is noted as a manager’s delight and popular figure. He died after a career with Browns and Red Sox and was living in Long Beach. Funeral arrangements by Dilday's Family Mortuary.

St. Louis Browns Boston Red Sox Ted Williams Bosox Stephens Browns St. Louis Boston Lemon American Legion Wilson Vern Cleveland Williams Stevens The Assn. of Professional Ballplayers of America Hillerich Bradsby Louisville Long Beach Bernice Vern III Ronald Wendy Dilday’s

Irishman Rea loses mouthpiece as Desmond lands solid blows

In a boxing card with Desmond dominating Rea in five rounds, authorities halted the bout as Rea bled from nose and mouth. Richie Sue stops Noriega in seven rounds for his first loss, while Lomelli dominates Navarro for the lightweight title. Dwight Hawkins wins state featherweight in eight rounds. Conigliaro pitches three innings in instructional league, Phillies win 3-0.

Desmond Rea John Thomas Mantequilla Napoles Portland Richie Sue Mexico City Gil Nor East L.A Teo Cruz Long Beach Mando Ramos Arturo Lomelli Lomelli Navarro Pillar Ruben Joey Olmos L.A Dwight Hawkins van Nuys Frankie Crawford Crawford Olmos Sarasota, Fla UPI Tony Conigliaro Philadelphia Phillies

Palmer Golfing Tip for Stance and Elbow Alignment

The guidance explains aligning the stance with the target line and keeping the hips parallel. It emphasizes returning the right elbow to the right side during the downswing to prevent the clubhead from moving outside the target line.

Browns Bills Jets Bears Steelers Update NFL Injuries Week

Multiple NFL players suffer injuries and uncertain statuses ahead of games. Browns defensive end out six weeks with two cracked ribs. Jets linebacker sidelined for season with knee injury. Bears activate quarterback and place fullback on squad. Steelers linebacker out with elbow injury. Linebacker replacements anticipated for upcoming games.

Browns Bill Montreal Gary Glick Bears Jackie Concannon Andy Livingston Steelers Jonn Bob Horn

Hollywood Park Night Racing Contract Talks Break Down

Western Harness Racing officials and Parimutuel Guild Local 280 failed to reach a night contract on Monday threatening the November 12 start of night racing at Hollywood Park. WHR offered a $2 per night premium for ticket sellers and cashiers, rejected by the guild which asked for at least $4 each night. A Hollywood Park spokesman said a day meeting would begin November 12 if no agreement is reached.

Parimutuel Guild Local 280 Hollywood Park WHR Guild

Harness Results Summary From Race Card Section

The article lists harness racing results across nine races with finish orders, drivers, times, and payouts. Notable horses include Cardinal a Milmery, Windale Ladybird, Adios, Arlene Denes Wilburn, Dante Hanover, Crown Sons, and Langford Heaver, with attendance 8,733 and mutuel pool $733,019.

Arlene Walla Secon Piney Sedan Longstone Ord Perry King of Raters Colton Camere Pappa Serge Poinge Tare Post Road Wer Tierney Pineda Pierce Jene Royal Ground Fy Sweet Moment Wilburn Furt Rosales Or Betty Lorraine Liz Yatenquete Many Mansions Diet Thevil Leonard Valenzuela Chris T.R Cardinal Duster Bilis Adios Chris Will jPaio Lancer Sacer Roydon John Hunter Armoro Invicta Raichford Freiant Delusion Hawk Caleb Ink Arlene Denes Wilburn Lad Will Oss 'Alg Poppa_ Rex Nip Spencer Brook Abbe Merry Ruler Ida Dace Dante Hanover Roydon Frost Iter Joe Parker Wee ‘Herb Jimmy Car_Lith Mocking Dream Armbro Tarport Coulter Hrace Tro Crown Sons van Me Nh Isetta Rodney Williams Belle Prince Henry Nehasane Cyrus Nitro Hanover Helen Adonis Val Averil Grenier Janes Knight Ensign Walle Farring Caeitetimiateiaie Queen’s Connor Billi Blaine Langford Heaver Henry Kid Hobby Horse Our Nancy Met Chicory

Tidy Go Earns Spot Toys for Tots at Alamitos

Racing at Los Alamitos features the ninth Toys for Tots program with a $2,600 purse at 350 yards. Admission requires one new toy. Tidy Go won the seventh race Monday in 18.1 seconds, earning a possible invitation to the $40,000 Juvenile Championship. Diamonds An Wine and Five Bar Finale followed in the wagering.

Frosty Hawk Collins Watson Buddy Mackay Lipham Pony Nerac Crosby Jay Bear Cardoza Jay H Royal Tiem Kanis Anchor Bee Smith Andyoa Morris Hanks Doc Ay Adair Lisa Dear Araiza Los Alamitos Swift Cypress Tidy Go Diamonds

Los Alamitos Race Meet Report Races and Purses

Races listed with 400 yard events at Los Alamitos show winners and approximate payouts. Parker Bie and Sun Ghost head 400 yard heats while Kiptys Goldangel and Cindy's Man run in 1350 and 400 yard races respectively. mutuel pool totals reach $394,996 with attendance noted at 1945.

Parker Bie Crosby Mr. High Glo Crdz Baldanado Ome Aaicki Dei Mar Speca Decka Back Court Chicaro's Adair Cheauve Deck Smith Araiza el Gavilan Little Tessie Scooter Gray Dartman Triple Decker Roe Katsy Sun Ghost Tony's Page Gloria Leo Collins Leo’s Bar Death Breeze’n Bob Miss Top Shelley Bobby de Luxe Lucky Bar Ree Don Ksar Lark Grand Duster Bar Boy Jungie Bar Cardoza Romansander Hilo Ue Moon Jay Ralph Rebel Cee Kipty Goldangel Art Lonin Fan Tuback Spy Catcher Girlie’s Rockey NM Eeth Fate Fence Royal Riot Charge Royal Areize Gedeanks Schone Rie Niel Esa Abt Arielist Willow Ae Ata Aeck Ima Ro Wil Titania Aintieihienapee Sam Anis Eine Power Boy Dickey la Rae Rocket Rae Cindy Neora Avanita Barend Mutuel

Betz’s Best Hollywood Park Race Notes

Probable winner Hal's Guy in the seventh, with Bet Freeman's Dream the South's top money prospect Red Wave in the next, Spring Fever in eth to Laird in seventh, and Brown Go Boy in stall for Special.

Receaeye Farrington Jowami Mcilmurray Avalon Davon Craig Brown Go Boy Sherren Nobie Rodney McGonagle Rosita Long Merriman Rictor Cae Espeee Eeemromeenee Eileen Colby Olds Ira Paisley Betty Beech Next Creed McGregor Storm Tass Ane Washer Cottonwood Billie Medurray Jerry Way Connie Adios Tisher Brown Valles Key Mr. Budlon Hal’s Guy Melimurray Mission Eoree Thornton Mr. Childs Wwilierns Aninpthasigans Nu Lu Range Marsh Ee Provills Scott Russell Mai Tal Ratchford Oakhampton Nuns Cornell Ballard Empire's Oakhampto Gailon Williams, Jr Speedy Flo Fair Vale Carol Hoot N Williams Arden Wishard Fire Blaze Sears Todd Queietle Lane Dave Blaze Jacobs Keily’s Sweet Speed Williams Deveda R_GALLON Sareerot Carthal Vollaro Dell of R. Williams Orbit Man Crane Tee Renard Currance Vedo Sete Dennis Luciano Grenier Katie Gregor Eman Dell Haven Hollywood Park Hal Guy Freeman Sth Red Wave Éth Laird

Probable Winner Miss Prissy Jet in 7th race

Best bet Leap Part leads in first. Doubie Rose a money prospect for a win. Portes Agate last in the third. Tear Drop Kid a longshot in special Princess Dial.

Mason Terry Holly Consensus Leap. Parr D. Bar Rose Joe Rose Dr. Miller the Kook Dr. Miller Leap Parr Miss Beleset Annies Ruteall Aes Obie D'Arcy Kay Rocket Jaguar Miss L. Deck L. Deck Princess Dial Barnett P. Jet P. Jet Jose McCoy " Hoblerita Decka Rebel P. Jet Decka Rebe Jose McDi Jose McCoy GoGo Eagle David Jane Double Rose Saints Avid Jane Saints Hobierita David Los Alamitos Prissy Jet Ist Doubie Rose Win Portes Agate Kid Longshot

Unclear boxing match notes reference Liverpool and New Jersey

Fragmentary report lists names Les McAtter from Britain and George Jaan with a knockdown. Mentions Randy Stevens from New York with 184 and Curtis Bruce from Newark with 176 in Trenton New Jersey and Virginia Islands context.

Liverpool England Les McAtter Britain Tke'd George Jaan Trenton N.J New York Randy Stevens Virgin Islands Curtis Bruce Newark

Lakers 66 and other regional high school results

Reported scores include Lakers 66 over Bo Brummiers 43. Coty IL Lakewood Sheriff 46 playing Shell 37. Paine LS 16. Lanewood and JCs 41 defeating Warriors 32. Swain LIC 14.

Lakers Bo Brummiers Coty Lakewood Sheriffs Shell of Paine Lanewood Aod Jcs Warriors Swain LIC

Red Wings Recall Watson and North Stars Appoint Parker MacDonald

Detroit recalls defenseman Watson from Baltimore and moves Bob Falkenberg. Parker MacDonald, a 15 year veteran, is named coach of the Memphis South Stars.

Red Wings Watson Baltimore Deee Bob Falkenberg Parker MacDonald Goveren Memphis South Stars

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