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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1966
Page
10
Santa Anita Park has no racing today and will reopen Wednesday afternoon with the $20,000 added Los Feliz Stakes for 3-year-olds. The track will then operate five days weekly from Tuesday through Saturday until March 14, with the first post Wednesday at 12 30 pm and gates opening at 11 am.
Green Bay general manager and coach Vince Lombardi called his 1965 season the most satisfying, as he arrived late to work after a victory party. He outlined plans for 1966 with meetings, film study, and clinics, and said he may take a February vacation. He also argued the championship game should stay in Green Bay to honor local supporters.
Salt Lake City Utah Roy Shivers Utah State University's speedy tailback signed a 300000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals of the National Football League. The package includes a 200000 bonus and a three year recut deal at about 35000 to 40000 a year. Shivers weighed just under 200 pounds and led the Aggies to a 32 record last season.
A horse trainer writes of a Derby prospect that excels in morning workouts yet falters when raced. The letter suggests possible unsoundness or speed issues and urges a vet check before giving up on the horse. Carolyn Hayes discusses how racing drives breed improvement and industry value.
The piece lauds Timmy Prothro for transforming Oregon State football in a year, noting prior Rose Bowl missteps and current praise as a strong favorite to win the Coach of the Year award by the American Football Coaches Association.
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Mobile Alabama. Alabama star quarterback Steve Joan was given a thorough physical examination Monday and declared ready to play in Saturday's 17th annual Senior Bowl classic.
The Tuesday night professional wrestling show has been canceled this week per promoter Hardy Kruskamp. He cited scheduling issues affecting the event at the venue and stated refunds would be available to ticketholders.
A strong field of three year olds led by Saber Mountain Couple Oquid and Taipan contest the 15th Los Feliz Stakes at Santa Anita. Native Diver Hill Rise and Quid also seek impact as Malibu Stakes contenders Terry's Secret Lucky Debonair and Bold Bidder report good condition after the seven furlongs.
Guatemala City will host the fourth Inter American Bowling Federation championship Feb 5 with 15 nations. The U S team, backed by ABC WIBC, features nine men and six women and competes in team, doubles and singles events. Local players and others from across the U S will participate as part of a broader international field in a 12 lane venue, highlighting rising global interest in bowling.
Southern California speed skaters honor Ross Zucco, a 1960 Olympic hopeful, at the 6th Ross Zucco Memorial hosted by Ice Club Remorra at Paramount’s Iceland Rink. Zucco died in an auto accident Sept. 28, 1960, ending a sparkling skating career.
A 17 year old Yakima Indian apprentice, Tyron Chapman, shows promise at Santa Anita with a first win aboard Sound of Rum on the third day. Raised on a Washington reservation, he began riding at 13 and moved to thoroughbreds, aiming to learn from top jockeys and pursue experience in New York or Chicago next summer. Chapman finished as Bay Meadows top apprentice with 43 wins.
With the new year a note encourages men women and children to take up tennis and enjoy healthful exercise. It emphasizes that only two people are needed to start and suggests free lessons to help beginners begin the game.
The Athletic Association of Western Universities broadened its policy allowing junior college transfers to end recruiting by other conference universities. At its annual meeting in Huntington Beach it also set qualifying standards for the track and field meet at Stanford on May 21 22 and for the UCLA hosted swimming championships. The report mentions free Saturday tennis lessons in Long Beach and cites Ron Morse as a notable instructor and former LBCC and LBSC standout. It also references city league and amateur entries for tennis and golf events in January and February.
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