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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1968

Page

33

Initial Entries in 5,000 Derby Show Trophy Fish

The Independent Press Telegram reports early derby results with trophy catches. Evelyn Ogle of Long Beach hauled a 27 lb 14 oz halibut, Mario Yamaca registered two bonitas, Salvador De La Rosa and June Ascolesi weighed bonitos, and a 33 lb yellowtail was noted. Seal Beach Pier appoints Frank Hale as manager to boost the event.

Independent Press-Telegram Evelyn Ogle Pacific Landing Luray St Long Beach Mario Yamaca Fashion Ave Salvador de la Rosa Belmont Pier Ascolesi Pierpoint Landing Seal Beach Pier Frank Hale Redondo Beach Hale Paul Peitz Paul Joe Wilbur Glover Krieger Sybil Hair Red Dana Alaska

Eagles Hold Off Patriots In Cambridge Exhibition

The Philadelphia Eagles built a 19 point lead and edged the Boston Patriots 22 to 20 at Harvard Stadium in the Cardinal Cushing Charities Game. Rick Duncan made a 46 yard field goal late in the fourth quarter to seal the win as Philadelphia improves to 1 0 in three exhibition starts. Former Boston QB John Huarte connected for a 42 yard TD to Ben Hawkins while King Hill found Izzy Lang on a 47 yard pass.

Cambridge Mass Rick Duncan Eagles Harvard Stadium Cardinal Cushing Charities Philadelphia Duncan Boston John Huarte Ben Hawkins Tom Woodeshick King Hill Izzy Lang Phil—Woodeshick Emelianchik Hill Phil Taliaferro Phil—Hawkins Huarte Hill Huarte Bos—Whalen Leo Bos—Charies Thomas Sherman Bos—Marsh Dutch Village Clark Center Dick Jeschke Clark Roy Proud Gary Stephenson Dutch Bob Kinkade Dan Milstead Thelmae Sneil Ken Lawson Jim Lindsey Leslie Touth Lee Norwood al Steddum Cabe Volvo Pat Steven Night Owls Jim W Heusdens Glenn Kneip Lela Clammer Eulene Madron Mary Louise Burgess Peggy Carnes Carol Sippie Jeanne Heusdens Joan Gaines Peg Pessamato Bio Bear Dale Stone Charlie Marquez Ray Law Tings Java Don Bright Ann Ohde Andy Anderson Java Twisters Donis Arrington

Pacific Landing Fish Totals From Pacific Ports

Ten boats carried 60 passengers catching 2 yellowtail 36 barracuda 3 halibut 541 calico bass 4 sheepshead 402 esonite 9 sculpin 4 ett across a single landing. A separate landing notes 357 passengers at Point Nuch with 126 barracuda and 670 unspecified catch.

Oceanside Seal Beach Belmont Pier Bar St. Lamding Am’s Collare A Et. Collowier

Clarke Splashes to 5000 Triumph at White City

Australian distance ace Ron Clarke won the invitation 5000 meters at the Britain versus Poland meet despite a heavy track headwind and limited competition. He covered the distance in 13 27.8 amid a cheering crowd.

London UPI Ron Clarke Clarke Poland White City Stadium

Eagles Trade Aaron Martin to Redskins

Former Rams defensive back Aaron Martin was traded to the Washington Redskins by the Philadelphia Eagles for an undisclosed draft choice. Martin, 60, 192 pounds, played college football at North Carolina College. End Jack Clancy underwent knee surgery and was placed on injured reserve by the Miami Dolphins.

Rams Aaron Martin Washington Redskins Philadelphia Eagles Martin North Carolina College Jack Clancy Miami Dolphins Clancy Michigan

Cooleys Set Speedboat Mississippi Run Record Pace

Husband and wife team Lou and Dorothy Cooley of St. Louis reportedly averaged about 53 mph over 1,086 miles from St. Louis to New Orleans, completing the trip in 20 hours and minutes on the water.

New Orleans UPS Lou Dorothy Cooley St. Louis Mississippi River

Pacific Southwest Open Tennis Set to Wow Southern California

The Pacific Southwest Open in September at Los Angeles promises the strongest field in open era history with top amateurs and leading pros. The event, hosted by the Los Angeles Tennis Club, will begin with the first five days at the club before moving to a larger venue as seats at the club reach capacity.

California America Forest Hills N.Y United States Los Angeles Darlene Hard Poinsettia Playground Hollywood Miss Hard Long Beach U.S Los Angeles Tennis Club Mutual Sports Arena Southern California Tennis Association N. Cahuenga Blvd

Yarborough Wins Rough Southern 500

Cale Yarborough edged David Pearson by half a length in the grueling Southern 500 at Darlington. Yarborough battled heat and thirst with a water hose clogging, finishing aboard a Mercury after a 150 degree car interior and several hard clashes with Pearson. He earned $25,415, with Pearson taking $3,075 in a drama-filled 500 miles that saw seven cautions and tense late-race racing.

Darlington, SC UPI Cale Yarborough David Pearson Yarborough Nascar Pearson Ford Victory Lane Carl Yarborough Timmonsville N.C Mercury Spartanburg Buggyaker Charlotte Dodge Charger Tnariie Glotzbach Georgetown Davidsmith Munster Ind Turner Plymouth Bobby Allison Huevytown Ala Chevelle Bud Moore Je Allison Hueytown Peay Hassier Chattanooga Tenn Brickhouse Wwilmington A Reige Lancer Mannin Richmond Bill Selfer Skyland Sir Wendell Scott Danville Don Tarr Miami Hossington Wilmington Dick Johnson Arden

Open tennis gears up for Los Angeles finals and Billie Jean King events

The article outlines major tennis activity from a large open event in Los Angeles with 11,500 capacity for tennis, featuring Arthur Ashe and many stars, plus a Billie Jean Moffitt King Day luncheon and a Newport Beach doctors tournament. It notes entries from Rod Laver to Roy Emerson, and Billie Jean King teammates, with sellout potential early. It also mentions a Newport Beach medical doctors tournament October 10 13 and John Goodman winning Garden Grove City titles.

U.S Billie Jean Moffitt Pacific Coast Club Mike Driscoll Long Beach Blvd Long Beach Dennis Coder Ocean Blvd City Hall Newport Beach American Medical Tennis Association United States Ralph Anderson Newport Beach Tennis Club Racquet Club Balboa Bay Club Newport Channel Inn Kings Road Calif John Goodman Cal State Long Beach Garden Grove City Bill Long

West Coast Match Game Crown Awarded in Southern California

Bobbe North closed a fierce season finishing near the wire with three Southern divisions. Sponsored by the Bowling Proprietors Assn of Southern California the tournament declared Junior Boys champion Doug Thomas of Corona with a 661 series.

Ers Bowling Proprietors Assn Southern California Doug Thomas Corona

Bowlers duel for Southern California title in Canoga Park

Betty Mirelaz trailed Bobbe North by 11 pins in the final frame of the eliminations at Canoga Park Bowl as Bobbe edged past Marge Fox and Donna Zimmerman to reach a coast showdown. Bobbe advances to Castle Lanes in San Francisco for the first rolloff round next Saturday with the Northern California queen, while the Canoga Park rematch and second round determine the all coast champion.

Land Canoga Park Bowl Betty Mirelaz Bobbe Betty Bobbe North Marge Fox Long Beach Donna Zimmerman Betty Mivelaz San Francisco Castle Lanes

Mexican Students Eye Peace and Olympic Boycott

Mexican students threaten to dissolve their boycott if the government meets demands including firing police officials and reaffirming student autonomy. Kipchoge Keino will compete in multiple Olympic events, a historic feat. JoE Schultz to manage Seattle expansion team. Bob Zuk resigns from Oakland A’s scouting leadership.

Mexico City Kipchoge Keino Kenya

Garlits Secures Second National Drag Title in Indianapolis

Don Garlits of Leffner Florida captured his second straight fuel dragster title at the National Drags Championships in Indianapolis. He raced to the top eliminator crown, clocking 6.87 seconds at 226.7 mph in the quarter mile.

Indianapolis, Inc Don Garlits Leffner, Fla

Race Driver Dies at Hershey Stadium Raceway

Pat Bert Brooks, 48, of New Fairfield Connecticut, died Monday after injuries sustained in the featured race at the Hershey Stadium Raceway.

Hershey Pat Bert Brooks New Fairfield Conn Hershey Stadium Raceway

TIDES AND TEMPERATURES FORECAST FOR LONG BEACH AREA

Coastal area expected mainly sunny today and Wednesday with early fog. Highs reach 75 downtown Long Beach and 100 to 105 in inland valleys. deserts reach 93 to 163 with gusty winds and cooler nights.

Long Beach Desert Imperial Coachella Palm Springs Antelope Valley Mojave Desert

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