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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1968

Page

22

Trevino Wins in Hawaii In Hawaii Open thriller

Lee Trevino rallied in hot Honolulu conditions to win the $125,000 Hawaiian Open, finishing 72 holes at 272 and two strokes ahead of George Archer. Archer shot 71 in the final round, while Dick Lotz and Frank Beard also contended before finishing tied for fifth.

Honolulu UPI Lee Trevino George ‘Archer Trevino el Paso Texas Archer Dick Lotz Frank Beard Beard Lotz Ted Makelena Makelena Waikiki Harry Ted Billy Casper Casper Jack Nicklaus George Archer Katalie Douglas Wars Mac McLen One Littler Jace Cramption Charlies Coody Bob Murphy Ommy Aaron Arnold Palmer Ane Beman Marty Fleckman al Mengert Frank Oynton Ily Maxwell Ray Floyd Bob Lunn H. Sikes Bob Smith Bert Greene Don Bias Doug Sanders Ken Elsworth Y Wai Eichelberner Bob McCallister Rod Funseth Dick Crawford Au Cupit Dickinson Bane Hicker Bill See Bob Rosbur Chen King Hey Wysong Sta

Goling with Arnold Palmer The key to high shots

The article explains that success in hitting high shots depends on where the club strikes the ball. If the club scuffs behind the ball it can slide into its side and strike it low.

Arnold Palmer Seeks 20 Cents for Trouble Shots Booklet

The golfing legend offers his booklet Trouble Shots with shots from rough and woods and asks readers to send 20 cents and a stamped self addressed envelope to the newspaper.

Arnold Palmer

Hulme Captures Stardust Grand Prix in Can Am Sweep

New Zealand driver Denis Hulme led from pole after Bruce McLaren’s first turn crash to win the $80,000 Stardust Grand Prix in Las Vegas and clinch the Can Am series. Hulme posted a 113.1 mph race average, earned $11,450 for the race and $40,000 for the series title as 16 of 30 starters finished. A violent crash involving Tex Hall’s Chaparral and Lothar Mendelssohn’s McLaren- Chev damaged cars and sent both drivers to hospital with superficial burns and Hall with a broken leg. McLaren failed to start the can am finale after spinning on the first lap, allowing Hulme to seal the championship.

Las Vegas New Hulme Jim Hall Lothar Metschenbacher McLaren Mark Donohue Donohue Media

Fishing Reports From Belmont Pierto Pacific Lands and Daveys Locker

Belmont Pier and seaside harbors report large catches with dozens of boats listed. Records include barracuda, bass, bonito, rock cod, halibut, cow cod, jack, ling, sculpin, and miscellaneous species across multiple piers and boats.

Belmont Pier Zind St Anside Art's Landing Pacific Lands Davey’s

Player Wins Aussie Playoff at Wills Masters

Gary Player of South Africa defeated Australia’s Peter Townsend in a playoff to win the Wills Masters golf tournament in Sydney. Player shot 72 to finish 277, Townsend 69 for 278, with a playoff par on the second hole and equal pars on the first extra hole. Townsend earned 1550 dollars, Player 2240, and Gay Brewer finished third at 278.

Sydney South Africa Gary Player Australia Peter Townsend Player Townsend Gay Brewer U.S

Smith Lutz power US to 2-1 Davis Cup lead over India

Smith and Lutz defeated Ramanathan Krishnan and Jaidip Mukerjee 6-2 6-3 6-2 in doubles to put the United States ahead in the interzone final in San Juan Puerto Rico. Arthur Ashe is set to play Krishnan next, with Premjit Lall facing Clark Graebner.

San Juan P.R Stan Smith Bob Lutz United States India Ramanathan Krishnan Jaidip Mukerjee Arthur Ashe Richmond U.S Ashe Krishnan Clark Graebner New York Premiit Lall

Crosby Leads Rockets Past Pasadena in Semipro Win

Second baseman Ed Crosby sparked rallies in the second and fourth innings and scored twice to power the Rockets to a 3-1 victory over Pasadena in a semipro Winter League game at Bali Field. Crosby doubled to start the second, later scored on Vern Highfield's single, and opened the fourth with a single before Highfield and Terry Roe drove in runs. The Rockets improve to 5-0.

Ed Crobys Rockets Pasadena Bali Field Crosby Vern Highfield Highfield Terry Roe Mark Keller Roe Pasa Abr I. Rockts AB Moore Nordhn Cf Gundmn Kellip Wadollif Ruddeil Waltrip Jones Olson

Notre Dame And Pittsburgh Let Clock Run In Tie

Notre Dame coach Ara Parseghian said both teams let the clock run in the second half after incomplete passes. He noted an explosive first half and that the Irish chose not to run up the score, dressing about 60 players with most seeing action.

South Bend Ind UPI Notre Dame Pittsburgh Ara Paraseghian

Rosal Family Dominates Long Beach Open Table Tennis honors

Jack Howard of Los Angeles claimed the men singles title at the Long Beach Open in Washington Junior High. The Rosal siblings from San Diego swept trophies, Angelita 12 Monica 11 and brothers Chris 11 Greg 13 taking six more. Several class events featured players from Denver Sacramento San Diego and Los Angeles with notable matches including Jerry Plybon and Jeff Mason winners in singles and diverse doubles categories.

Jack Howard Los Angeles Mark Adleman San Diego Washington Rosal Angelita Monica Chris Greg Jerry Plybon Denver Bill Buena Park Jeff Mason Sacramento Plybon Oie Oa. Oe Bill TE Sango Uss Thompson Hollyw Hi Or —e.Chatswor Ennis Simpson Los Alamoe Chvben Deh Asol Der Greg Rosal San Dieg9 Simpson Wendy Hicks Santa Barbara Howard Grossman Late the Menables Alex Sals Buena Fred Herbst Burbank Gene Lee Asante Barbara Lee Carmen Riceyuto Pere Adieman

World Series Near OAKLAND Says DiMaggio

Joe DiMaggio, executive VP of the Oakland Athletics, argues a Japanese American World Series is feasible after a 11 day visit to Japan with the Taiyo Whales. He notes expansion to 24 MLB teams will stretch talent and predicts the Japanese will quickly improve.

Oakland Joe DiMaggio Japan DiMaggio Oakland Athletics

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