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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1968

Page

20

Cardinals Upset by Old Tricks in Rams Open

Merlin Olsen says the Rams are ready for their 1968 season opener against the Cardinals. St. Louis features Pro Bowl linemen as the Cardinals boast a strong front and rookies defend the starting lineup. St. Louis eyed as five point favorites in the season debut.

Merlin Olsen Rams St. Louis Olsen Cardinals Cardinal Bob DeMarco Ken Gray Irv Goode Ernie McMillan Jackie Smith Roman Gabriel Milt Plum Bobby Joe Conrad Gray Chicago

Roy Betz's Pomona Harness Race Card

Race card from Pomona harness meet lists first and second pace events with purses, entrants, and scratches. Includes three races for pacing and a thoroughbred race with jockeys, weights, and a suggested bets section with pick notes.

Jacklin and Thomas Lead Dunlop Masters After 36 Holes

Dave Thomas and Tony Jacklin led the Dunlop Masters after 36 holes in Sunningdale England with 134 totals. Thomas posted 65 and 69 to reach the mark while Jacklin, defending champion, shot 68 and 66. Paris 72. Final 36 holes scheduled today.

Sunningdale England Dave Thomas Tony Jacklin Thomas Jacklin Paris

Pomona Harness and Thoroughbred Race Card Notes

Pomona track results list multiple races with horses, drivers, and pays. Tops include Brook Abbe winning the first pace and notable show pools. a deadheat for second in the thoroughbred event and a high handle of 998,498 dollars reported.

Harness Brook Abbe Jungauist Lord Rush Hour Bailey Lipham -Mee Atlanta Jet Adair Bold Dove Goldingot Tonto Jones Dickney Denis Be

Bay Meadows Race Results Highlighted by Close Finishes

Race results from Bay Meadows list multiple four furlong sprints with small margins and tuned times. Notable runners include Run 'N Senneie, Miss Gonzales, Velvet Vicki, and Passo Star with various placing odds and post times. several also-rans noted.

Eau Fols Cespedes Royal Ali Valenzuela Ae Swiss Bank Pineda Count Charles Rullan Roos Furi Velvet Vicki Pierce Kalinka Her Volzke Lewis Curra `Co Berke Kid Chaat’ Poy Rosales Badger Laguardia Trenwisher Frey Moeu Ga Comotene Lucky Doller Windy Ree

Poona Khan Seeks Governor's Cup Repeat at Los Angeles

Poona Khan the veteran sprinter faces five rivals in the 17th Governor's Handicap at six furlongs on the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds card with Miguel Yanez back aboard and 120 pounds highweight. Durable Sledge, 1963 winner and last year's runner up, targets revenge at 111 pounds. Also in action are Dr. Roy E. Blazing Silk Buck's Jet and Adobe.

Mark of Hart Camaps Pierce Gallant Policy Robnson Harrier Oak Alley Harris Ere Mouanez Das Ongshot Price Daddy Bob Lambert Pride of Cate Mr. Most Campus the Itch Caereon Aire Ole Ae Shaun OB Pride OF Currach Owtem Jet Patrol Yanez Happy Sean Raindancer Ligham Pierc Beau Kyreen Mill Alabeau Durousseau Kyre Turionas Grovernor Ancr Nencarrerem Poona Khan Buck Aia Us Hesiod Duro’seau Complete Control Campus Deerwood Duke Come One Lam Lady Trust Carterournd Pale Dell Anson Sanchez Asntemcmmense Graci Son Olds Ore Control Lady T Los Angeles County Fairgrounds Miguel Yanez Durable Sledge Rudy Campas Dr. Roy E Blazing Silk Buck's Jet Adobe Motor Stable Foot Bill

Old pros surge to joint Kemper Open lead in Sutton

Art Wall and Paul Harney, both veterans, hold a two stroke edge at 137 after 36 holes at Pleasant Valley. Karl Fleckman shoots a course record 66 to move into a tie for third with Palmer Sanders Johnson Moody as Wall posts 68 and Harney 67 to stay in front.

Sutton Mass Art Wall Paul Harney Marty Fleckman Wall Harney Pleasant Valley Country Club Fleckman Houston Arnold Palmer Doug Sanders Howie Johnson Orville Moody Paul Erney Art Marty Heckinen Arnold Palmer ‘Ouers Bruce Crampton al Geiberger al Baldin Y Cole Jerry M Jackson Joe Art Ron Cerrado Waco Don Finsterwald Rod Fi Joel Alsstrand Bob McCalliste Phil Rooers Dave Stockton Larry Analer Jerry Abbo Cobie LeGrange Lively Jr Larry Mowry Charles Sifford Jim Wiechers” Se Terry Wilcox Ossoon Jarry Hinson Tommy Aaron Charles Coody Chuiy Puutere Micheal Wretch Ck Coot "Nanier Harold ‘Old Henri Rocky Pson Aes Nenene Evereemmen Nemre Resermreees Ettore de la T Proemnee Terry Winter

Night sulky racing eyed at Hollywood Park 1968

Marvin Shapiro head of the Western Harness Racing Assn says night programs may begin in late 1968 at Hollywood Park with lighting about a quarter complete. Races start Sept 30 and end Dec 23 with a decision after the racing board meeting in mid October.

Western Harness Racing Assn Marvin Shapiro Hollywood Park Shapiro Association California Horse Racing Board Racing Board

Ellis 2 1 Favorite Over Patterson For World Title Fight

Ellis 28 of Louisville holds a weight and reach advantage over Floyd Patterson 33 of New York as they prepare for Sweden’s Raasunda Stadium title bout. Ellis weighed 198 pounds to Patterson’s 18814 with 30,000 expected fans paying 5 to 80 dollars. The 15 round clash will be telecast Channel 7 at 11 15 a.m. ET live to the United States Canada Mexico and Europe. Patterson has 46 6 1 with 35 knockouts and has been stopped four times plus won a previous Quarry fight. Ellis has won 11 straight including a win over Quarry in April. Patterson’s last bout was a disputed loss to Quarry in October.

Richard C. duPont Aqueduct Stockholm Sweden Jimmy Ellis World Boxing Assn Floyd Patterson Ellis Louisville Raasunda United States Mexico Canada Europe Jerry Quarry Patterson Quarry

King Ill May Miss 20 Games

San Francisco Warriors All Star guard Jim King may not play until December due to pelvic muscle inflammation and lower abdominal issues. Dr. Robert Kerlan says he will undergo a 12 week rehabilitation program starting now and will miss at least 20 games.

Jim King San Francisco Warriors Long Beach King Robert Kerlan

Englehorn Leads With 69 At Shirley Englehorn Invitational

In Caldwell Idaho Sandra Haynie Clifford Ann Creed and Sharon Miller shot 69 to top first round action. Carol Mann Gloria Ehret and Shirley Englehorn trail by one stroke as Mann penalties self incurred at the 11th hole.

Caldwell Idaho Sandra Haynie Clifford Ann Creed Sharon Miller Shirley Englehorn Carol Mann Gloria Ehret Miss Mann

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