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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1968

Page

24

Top Knight Leads Garden State Stakes Field at Garden State Park

Top Knight the 2 year old favorite leads a field of 10 in the Garden State Stakes at Garden State Park with a $312 660 purse and $187 596 to the winner. Trainer Ray Metcalf says the colt is in great shape while his rival list includes Beau Brummel Prevailing and Distinctive. Best of All eyes a world's record in Hollywood Park Palisades Pace tonight with seven four year olds challenging. Tropic Park opens winter racing with the Hurricane Handicap and Aqueduct hosts the Queens County Handicap as part of a busy day.

Top Knight Garden State Park Ray Metcalf Top Knight Wing Hollywood Park Inglewood Pipingood Pick Jesta Hill King Noble Red Wave Star John Earl the Pearl Diamante King South Florida Son Tropical Park Daniel Schwartz Mr. Right Queens County Aqueduct All Mines Abbemite Suarezcarus Crane Cardinal Paul Merriman Cardinal Paul S Luban Renard Curran Mickey Adios Mussell - Grenier Connie L Farrington Royal Robert Ensign Pulver Holt Eae Oe W. Mcimurray Kevan Baatere Abbe Farrington Admiral Wilburn Aulton Suarez Cunnys Philip Russel Andy’s Muriel Poppa Rex Olds Armbreinsko Carthal Armbro Hale O’brien D. McKmurray Golden Sands Hunter Mi Margarita Sivzuik Armbro PRIDE Dusty H Cuaree Don R. Williams J. Grenier Lighthill Popingood Marsh Williams, Jr Cruise Gresent RED Way Frank T. Ace Timely Knit White Annnsienen Irs Lee As Knight Ginnys Gene Harde Roydon Frost Major Breeze R Williams Lumber Reese Mayning Estern Patch Pride Cape Kennedy Wilburn Mr. Jack Cardinal Mgs Williams, Jr Mcilmurray Bobby Edy Dennis Keeneon Assault Lady’s Prince Cameron Jack Bobsy Robert Eden Wheeler Marsh Dusty H Forbes Miss Lustytown Mighty Ad Torion Ackerman Chapel Don Dales Flyer O'Brien Williams J. al Popingood Pick Marsh Jr Ear the Pearl Obrien John Pingood Longshot Frank T Ace Craig Timely Knight Williams Jr Knight Ensign Inetentioy Oso Slo Lee Cameron $I Dace Ween Wall Lumber Dazzie Willams Jr Ginny Hardie Ginnys

Roy Betz’s Harness Handicap Race Report

Cloudy evening at the track with fast times as Best Bet-Poppa Rex wins in four minutes. Prolific money prospect Royal Rober? and Ace in Longshot Special Chapel Don place at 1st and 5th respectively.

Poppa Rex Royal Rober Porter Sages Frank T. Ace Don

Kings Struggle on Road as Nine-Game Trip Looms

The Los Angeles Kings face a grueling six games in nine days road swing after a 5-and-3 home stand. Coach Red Kelly criticized the team's lack of killer instinct and goal scoring as they trail in the West Division standings and search for readiness against the North Stars. Wayne Rutledge's status looms for the trip.

Minneapolis - ST. Paul Kings Red Kelly North Stars National Hockey League St. Louis Philadelphia Blues Flyers Kelly

Ernie Mason’s Harness BlandiCap Best Bet Notes

Careless Time wins best in ninth with Orion in south under Bettorion. Parlay Armbro In o Careless Time Bankroll Special Ension Pulver Lockers Tip Rain Time in third.

Careless Sth Tabene Armbro

Harness Results from Daily Pace Card

Cloudy track and several fast trots mark the card with multiple races listed. Notable finishers include Lumber King and Wimsoe in the first, Wee Herb and Armbro Maiee in the second, Orbit Man and Yeates News in the third, Beautiful Hanover and Hal's Guy in the fourth, and What A Flack in the eighth with a large mutuel pool and attendance reported.

Lumber King Wimsoe Speedy Brown Olds Bull Moose Farrington Pleasant Tona Flo's Skye Slootn Bill Chalkeye Reno Bill Pepper All Hirtam’s Genes Hilife Joe Parker Flag Pole Mission Mac Dream Buster Vernon Adios Spanaway Adios Daily Iee Mile Pac Orbit Man Crane Wrso Yeates News Dennis Jo Jo Lincoln June Pick Wee Johnny Paula Guin Sing On Key Try Hanover Gon Beautiful Hanover O'Bri Hal Guy Acmercy Baron Nuane Dowin Our Nancy Merry Ruler Bermon Crise Governor Armbro O’brien Ae Lumber Sor Horton Hanover Oshen Fanny Ane Sharon Momie Dilly Davis Joannes Pony Lpace Hanover Safe Rein Rupert H. Seafield Prince Gene Tally Knox Sovey Marks Boy Mr. Painter Harlan Lee Sirruik White Lenawee Creed Coral Ridge Murray Craze Kadusinth Little al Vollaro Thorpe Aid Wilburn

Chattin Lancers Win Moore Harrier Titles

Jim Chaffin of Poly won individual honors in 9 57 as Lakewood captured team title in the Moore League cross country championships held on a muddy Cal State Long Beach course. Chaffin moved to the front by the one mile mark and held the lead.

Jim Chaffin Poly Lakewood Cal State Long Beach

Harbor Gym Presents 2nd Fight Night at Municipal Auditorium

Harbor Gym stages its second amateur boxing event in Long Beach tonight at Municipal Auditorium. The eight bout card begins 8:30 PM with a heavyweight clash Glenn Crenshaw versus Alan Boursse. Lee Flowers meets Tony Marrero, and John Huntley faces Sweet Lou Lopez. Tickets run 3 to 1. Bob Someson of Lakewood defeated to face new opponent. Millikan dominates junior varsity. Moore League teams Lakewood and Poly reach CIF semifinals in Inglewood.

Long Beach Harbor Gym Municipal Auditorium Lee Flowers San Pedro Tony Marrero John Huntley Sweet Lou” Lopez Bob Someson Lakewood Somesan Glen Bernard el Rancho Glen Rouse Jordan Ron Pryor Millikan Poly Inglewood

Comet Cross Country Team at State Meet

The Long Beach Comets women's cross country team travels to Sacramento for the California and Western U.S. Cross Country Championships. They are rated among the top teams and use the meet as prep for the national championships November 30 in Frederick, Maryland.

Comet Long Beach Comets Sacramento California U.S Comets Frederick Maryland

Bay Meadows Race Results

Cloudy day at Bay Meadows features multiple races with horses like Misbegotten Elevating results in race one and Marie Caustin leading in race three. SCRATCHED entries include Broadway Sins and Confederate Money, with payouts totaling 353.60 and a daily pool of 666,183 and attendance of 6,125.

G’ Sein Almo Express Gonzal Broadway Sins Joe Eminn Rosales Leonard Pierce Pilose Gypsey Rover Seems & Bene Dail Marie Caustin Pineda Chief's Bully Vanteur York Fit and Ready Mr. Nott’s Confederate Money Father Brave Camway Ieee Top Eagle Palomino Cnet Lucky Doller Gradinett Mr. Polo Valenzuala Rio Nido Diaz Davi És Nee King Me Kerri Hapa Con Little Jakey Wall En Pierce Tima Daddy Boo Gane Black Mood Trevino Jubilarian Woxof Yaka Elta Knock Atticus Beaus Turtongs Princess Hemp Leonard One Laneway Velasquez Neves Saute O. PS

Boys Basketball Clinic Carded at Cal State L B

The Long Beach Junior Chamber of Commerce hosts its second Boys Basketball Clinic at Cal State Long Beach led by head coach Jerry Tarkanian and assistant John Chambers. Morning sessions for elementary boys 9 to 10 30, and for older students 11 to 12 30, are free with 49er players Sam Robinson and Tap Nixon in attendance. Next Saturday Long Beach City College hosts the second segment.

Long Beach Cal State Jerry Tarkanian John Chambers Sam Robinson Tap Nixon Long Beach City College

49er Fresh Seek 6th Grid Win

The Cal State Long Beach freshman football team aims for a 6th win in an unbeaten season as they face Saddleback Junior College tonight at 8. Coach Durden says Saddleback is the toughest opponent so far and quarterback Greg Schilling is out for the season with a knee injury.

Barnes Durden Cal State Long Beach Saddleback Junior College Durden 49Ers Greg Schilling

United States Lead World Cup Golf Tie for Second Round

In Rome the United States and Nationalist China share the 36-hole lead at five under par 283. Boros and Trevino shot 70 and 71 respectively to uplift the U S score as Lu Liang-Huan held the individual lead with six under 138.

Rome UPI Julius Boros Lee Trevino United States China Boros Trevino U.S Ireland Italy New Zealand England Argentina Lu Liang-Huan Eric Brown Scotland al Balding Canada Gary Player South Africa Brian Huggett Wales Mid-Pines N.C Cord Olginta el Paso Tex Fla Lu Li Hameer Hsieh Yung-Yo Christy O'Connor James Kinsella Alfonso Angelini Roberto Bernardini Bob Charles Walter Godfrey Roberto de Vicenzo O. Bono Tudino Bernard Hunt Neil Coles George Knudson John Panton Richard Davies Japan Takaaki Kane Kenji Hosoishi Cobl le Crense Gary Player Spain Schegien Mi Ea Ramon Sota Australia Er Johnston Bill Dunk Belgium Ong Swaeiens Flory van Donck Germany Hans Heiser Toni Kugelmueller

Rains Postpone Gardena Open Qualifying

Heavy rain at Western Avenue golf course forced postponement of the Gardena Valley Open qualifying. The field will finish 36 holes today with the low 70 pros and 20 amateurs completing rounds Sunday and Monday. Notables include Lee Davis and Lee Elder posting 65s. competitors today include Reis, Barber, Johnson, Fleck, Steelsmith, and Brown. Twenty-eight pros broke par-71 Thursday.

Western Avenue Lee Davis Lee Elder Ronnie Reis Jerry Barber Howie Johnson Jack Fleck Jerry Steelsmith Pete Brown

Junior Football Champs to Host Utah Club in Postseason Duel

Granger Utah Raiders champions of the Sky Line League will travel to Millikan High to face the Los Altos Rebels on Saturday November 30 at 7 p.m. in a historic postseason challenge not seen in 21 years of the league.

Utah Millikan High Granger Utah Raiders Los Altos Rebels

Ellis Fires 62 in Caracas Open Dream Round

Wes Ellis Jr. tied a course record with a 62 in the first day and held a share of the second round lead at the Caracas Open Golf. He birdied eight holes, including the last four in a row, to reach 130 total.

Caracas Venezuela Wes Ellis Jr Ellis

CSLB Seeks Polo Crown Finalists Reach Title Match

Cal State Long Beach advanced to the finals of the State College Water Polo Tournament with a 13-3 win over San Diego State. Dennis Putman and Bob Saari each scored three goals to lift the 49ers to an 18-3 season record. They face San Jose State in the final, with a double elimination format likely producing a rematch.

State Long Beach San Diego State Dennis Putman Bob Saari 49Ers Cal State San Jose State West Coast

L A Stars Open Homestand Against Houston Mavericks

Bill Sharman brings the Los Angeles Stars to the Sports Arena for a three game run starting tonight against the Houston Mavericks. The card includes the Oakland Oaks and New York Nets, with a 5:45 p.m. preliminary featuring ex Bruins Mike Warren and Lucious Allen for the Los Angeles Chippers.

Bill Sharman Los Angeles Stars Houston Mavericks Rick Barry Oakland Oaks New York Nets Bruins Mike Warren Lucious Allen The Stars Steve Kramer Anaheim Amigos Jim Lyons Weber State Rich Collins New Mexico State

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