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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1968
Page
22
A calendar blurb notes events for Tuesday November 26 1968 in Lane Beach Cant. with listings carried by the Independent Press Telegram.
Bay Meadows posted nine race results with final attendances at 7,312 and mutuel pool of $718,673. Notable winners include Tackle Diazaw in race one, Buckeye Bob in race two, Chiefs Bully and Jade Princess among top finishers. Scratches listed for each race. multiple payouts and times recorded, plus parlay and betting tips across races.
Patch Pride the longest shot won the El Segundo Claiming Handicap by three and a half lengths in 1 59 2-5. Tom Merriman drove the seven year old for Robert Kalish, paying $37.40. Speed Pick and Lumber Dazzle followed as places. Merriman set records with Patch Pride and himself, his 28 years, from Dearborn Michigan.
Kathy Whitworth clinched her second consecutive official money title on the LPGA tour. Her Delray Beach victory adds 47,154 dollars in official money and ties Carol Mann for the most tournaments won in 1968.
A detailed ledger of nine harness races showing exact horse names drivers times and trifecta payouts. Includes first place and also ran entries for each race, with final mutuel pool and attendance figures.
Canoga Park Bowl hosts a weekend Western Women Bowlers event with a $500 first prize in the Western Am. The championship classic opens Saturday with 96 top West bowlers chasing a $5,000 prize fund, 12-game qualifying, then match-play finals for the crown and top prize. Notables include Ruby Chong and Phyllis Massey among entrants. Junior doubles qualifying runs through Jan 5 with finals Jan 18-26 at Bowl-O Drome Torrance.
By August 1 1968 bowlers must be under 18 and have five league or program sessions to enter nine divisions including Boys Girls Mixed Junior and Senior categories. The field features high scores from Lakewood Palsano's team and others with notable performances across multiple leagues and cities.
Former UCLA star Mel Farr of the Detroit Lions will have left knee surgery Wednesday morning and miss the rest of the season after an Oct. 27 injury in San Francisco. Detroit has failed to win since his injury. The St Louis Cardinals return from a Japan tour with injuries as well, including Tim McCarver with a swollen elbow and Bob Gibson with a twist.
California Governor Reagan reflects on the Notre Dame vs. USC game with mixed feelings citing a Rose Bowl fantasy. He wishes for a clash between unbeaten Southern California and Ohio State in Pasadena. The piece ties Reagan to college football sentiment and the era of Rockne.
A public luncheon poll shows 30 of 34 writers pick USC to win, placing Notre Dame as underdog for the game. UCLA coach Tommy Prothro credits USC, notes his quarterbacks and secondary struggled. He vows reevaluation of offense and defense. O J Simpson and Gene Moore earn players of the week.
CIF water polo games are set at Lakewood and Millikan high schools today. Moore League entrants Lakewood, Newport Harbor, Downey, Mira Costa, Whittier, Corona del Mar and Buena of Oxnard compete. semifinals and finals follow at Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool on December 3 and 10.
Joe Namath says he would let his kids grow mustaches if they choose. He revealed plans to shave his own mustache once the Jets clinch the AFL Eastern Division title after a strong win over San Diego that earned him offensive player of the week honors.
Cal State Long Beach hosts CIF cross country with St. Anthony, Poly, Lakewood sending squads. South Torrance defends large school title as Crescenta Valley is tipped to win. Rueben Chappins of Excelsior and Fred Ritcherson of Salesian lead the AA and three-AA fields with fast times from last year.
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