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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1965
Page
16
USLTA released its preliminary 1965 ratings Thursday with Ralston No 1 and Ashe No 2 in net ratings. Several rising stars moved into the top 10, including Chiffe Richey jumping from 11th to third as Jerry Cromwell of Long Beach stood at 17th pending final approval at the February 5 annual meeting.
City League Basketball slated a Pop Warner Christmas Bowl event at Bellflower with Saturday games. The Apple Bowl starts at 9 am featuring the Ponies versus the Mustangs in Mighty Mite division ages 8 and 9. Other matchups include Bellflower Colts vs Kalihi Falcons in Hawaii, Bellflower Mavericks hosting Simi Valley in Peewee, Lakewood Eagles vs Northridge in Junior Bantam, and Tak wood Bulkdogs vs Kalihi in Bantam. Tickets cost 1 dollar or are available through team members.
Gary Ilman won two events and anchored the winning 0-yard freestyle relay, but Long Beach State College fell 50-45 to Texas Tech in an intersectional meet at LBCC. The meet featured LBSC’s standout performances and close team competition.
The San Francisco Seals announced the sale of defenseman Hodgson to a Knoxville Tennessee club in the Western Hockey League standings report. Hodgson was recently acquired from the Blades six weeks earlier as part of ongoing roster moves.
Weather dampened Central California pheasant hunting with fields marked no trespass after farmers stalled harvests. Opening week saw few birds as mud and scarce ringnecks limited flushing. Imperial Valley and Bard Valley birds remain scarce with many killed or lost to predators. Outdoor notices include a whistling swans book and holiday closures at Imperial Waterfowl Management Area.
A Bellflower based auto facility Palmer Motors along with Jim Gray Imports report top California Renault and Mercedes-Benz sales, with Jean Ordner to join Renault US, and expansion plans including a two story showroom. The piece details a Europe trip showcasing Renault cars and outlines dealership leadership changes and imports roles.
NHRA racers face wet conditions as Don Prudhomme battles rain and a host of top fuel rivals. Irwindale and Riverside host the Jackpot Series round with 438 drag racers expected at Irwindale Raceway for the rescheduled grand opening. Sunday's program also features stock car and wheelstand exhibitions led by Hayden Proffitt and Bill Shrewsberry, culminating in Don Nicholson versus Cecil Yather in a best-of-five showcase.
Bowling column explains 3610 spare pattern on right side, advising left foot approach for extra roll and noting a slight hook should target the middle pin six to bounce into three and two. Promotes booklet Strike land Spare Amgies with 20 cents and a self addressed envelope to the newspaper.
The Thunderbird All-Stars, led by Adams, finish the 1965 National Roller League season with an 8:30 p.m. game at Long Beach Arena against Hawaii’s veteran-led Hawaiian All-Stars. A halftime match race features Adams and Pau. Officials report record attendances at the Arena and Veterans Stadium this season.
Sacramento officials warn pheasant hunters to avoid a six county San Joaquin Valley area where a special season began December 11. Authorities say crops are harvested and fields closed for hunting in Fresno Merced Madera Kings Tulare and Kern counties.
The Redskins reactivated punting specialist John Seedborg from the taxi squad to replace injured Pat Richter. Seedborg is expected to handle kicking duties in the season finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Washington.
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