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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1968
Page
24
The text lists betting notes with names Kelly, McGee Tass, and Logan Hanover as top contenders. It mentions a candidate or horse labeled Best Bet and Best Money Prospect, along with a reference to a senator and a note to Mr. Budi se natal. The fragment provides no clear event, place, or date.
Western Harness opens its first full week under the lights at Hollypark with the $8,000 South Gate Claiming Handicap headlining. C. B. Senator and Gem of Consistency face top rivals such as Victory Horn and Laird in a one mile race as the season advances. Senator seeks his fourth win of the campaign amid steady finishes and a rising purse from $10,000 to $20,000.
Daily horse racing results from Caliente with race outcomes, bettors’ payouts, and scratches. Notable entries include Talkinig One, She’s Amazing, Real He Was, Tonya’s Sea, Legion, Ell Prince, Pensive Pappa, and Caliente pool figures with 45 tickets winner details.
Rick Wilkes of Long Beach City College earned Viking of the Week honors from the Harbor Area Trojan Club after his 6 catch 136 yard 2 TD performance in LBCCs 44 41 season ending loss to El Camino. He will receive a plaque at Hoefly's Restaurant at 7 30 tonight with USC Oregon State highlights. Cocktails at 6 30.
Bob Duden shot 5 under par to lead the Gardena Valley Open at 10 under 132. Lee Elder sits two behind at 133, with Bob Boughner Ewing and Pete Brown three back. Final 18 holes start at 9:30 a.m. local time, with Duden and Elder teeing off at 11:45 a.m.
Cal State L.A. racked up 611 offensive yards and a 46-29 win over Cal State Long Beach. The 49ers, despite 541 yards and 29 points, suffered a 17 point defeat as their defense struggled, surrendering multiple big plays and TD passes.
In Rome the Canadian team led by Al Balding and George Knudson won the World Cup, beating the United States pair Boros and Trevino by two strokes. Balding ran 67 and captured individual honors with 274 total, earning top money.
The Gold team beat White 121 to 78 in a Cal Star Long Beach intra-squad scrimmage. Coach Jerry Tarkanian praised guard play led by Ray Gritton and Shawn Johnson while injuries sidelined Sam Robinson, Lee Tolliver, and Bob Lynn and forced cancellation of the second game.
Lakewood High quarterback Mike Rae and end Rick Gillies were named the Lancers of the week by the Long Beach Harbor area Trojan Club. Rae completed 16 of 20 passes for 13 completions to Gillies as Lakewood blanked Wilson 30 to 0 last week. Both will be honored tonight at the Trojan Club meeting.
Bert Weaver of Beaumont Texas eroded a three stroke deficit on the back nine to win the Caracas Open by one stroke over Wes Ellis. Weaver posted a final round 68 to finish at 269 while Ellis shot 70 to finish at 270.
Akira Takahasi pitched a two-hitter to lead the Yomiuri Giants past the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 in Fukuoka, Japan. The loss marked the Cardinals fifth defeat in 16 games on their Japan tour.
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