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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1966

Page

8

Earl Laird Dominates in Hollywood Park Trot Classic Scene

Earl Laird crowned one of harness racing s best in 1986 with 20 wins in 32 starts and 128225 dollars in earnings In two Hollywood Park appearances this season he captured the Stepping Stone and Long Beach Trots The 12th American Trotting Classic closes a historic Western Harness era with top trotters including Short Stop and Cinderella s Earl Laird as odds on favorite driven by Billy Haughton

Earl Laird Hollywood Park Long Beach Bobby Williams Cruise Inglewood Joan Cruise Sonny Tony Candid Rodney Interpaler Dough Speedy Gay Sam Governor Armbro Ohio Jimmy Cruise Svith Billy Haughton

Harness Race Results From Saturday Showdown

Race card details feature multiple pace events with horses like Gina Hens, Sunrise serenade, and Adios Carl. Prizes range from 4000 to 5000 dollars with several longshots noted, including Governor Armro and Silver Record, while drivers and trainers such as Farrington and Pierce are named among the participants.

Knudson, Dickinson share Houston lead at Champions

Canadian George Knudson and American Dickinson Jr. blistered par in round two to seize a one stroke halfway lead at the Cypress Creek course in the $110,000 Houston Champions International Golf Tournament. Doug Sanders and Gene Littler sit six behind after 36 holes.

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USC UCLA TV Lineups Channel 7 1 30 p.m

USC and UCLA television lineups listed for Channel 7 at 1 30 p m detailing schedules and team appearances for viewers.

USC UCLA

Akion vows Green Monster comeback and world speed bid

Salt Lake City crash survivor Art Akion, 40, plans to return to the Bonneville flats within two years to chase the world land speed record with a new Green Monster jet. NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle says rumors of pro football bets are being monitored with vigilance. Pittsburgh Steelers activate John Baker and Dick Leftridge to bolster the lineup, waiving Sim Powell and Bob Smith. Pro boxing fatality Crawford dies in recovery coma. Gregory Phelps, 17, dies from brain injury in New Jersey high school football game.

Art Akion Salt Lake City Akron Ohio Bonneville Salt Flats Pete Rozelle NFL John Baker Pittsburgh Dick Leftridge Steelers Sim Powell Bob Smith Crawford Cassius Clay Marion Connor Gregory Phelps Phelps Rancacas Valley Regional New Jersey

USC 8 Point Pick In Battle for Roses

USC faces UCLA in the annual clash with eight point spread. Sophomore Jim Lawrence starts at left halfback after a standout prior game. Injuries have healed for doubtful players as coaches say all will play. UCLA’s defense allows 243 yards per game but features big play defense including fumbles and interceptions. USC relies on ball control while UCLA brings a fast paced attack and higher scoring potential.

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Trojan quarterback Winslow to start against USC rivals

In 1966 play, senior Troy Winslow, with a 50 percent pass completion, will start at quarterback for the Trojans. His main target has been end Ron Drake, a former Long Beach City College star, as USC carries a 7-L record into the game.

Troy Winslow Trojans USC Ron Drake Long Beach City College Drake

Spartans Bomb Irish With Leaflets Over Notre Dame Pride

UPI reports Notre Dame endured an aerial propaganda barrage as a plane dropped 1000 leaflets on campus urging belief in a likely MSU victory. The leaflets claimed Michigan State’s superiority and deception of Notre Dame leaders. Later Notre Dame responded with leaflets aimed at MSU, missing East Lansing by about a quarter mile.

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Sota Extends Puerto Rico Lead With Round Two

Spain's Remon Sota shot a three under par 69 in the second round to build a three stroke edge at the Puerto Rico port golf tournament valued at $15,000. Local and foreign players contended as DORADO hosted the event.

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