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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1969
Page
28
Aaron or Tommy Aaron wins the Canadian Open with a 25-foot eagle on the 18th in a one hole playoff against Sam Snead. Aaron shoots 70 to Snead 72, earns 25000 dollars and the Seagram Gold Cup, Snead collects 14200. Aaron, 32, Georgian, ends his winless run since turning pro in 1960.
Detroit Lions add tackle Jim Boeke from New Orleans Saints for an undisclosed draft pick and Bill Sail from Pittsburgh for a draft choice. The Saints had acquired Boeke from Dallas earlier, while Steelers coach Chuck Nott doubts Saul’s roster chances this year as several other players change teams in a flurry of trades and signings across the league.
Andretti dominates USAC standings with a 1,245 point cushion over Dan Gurney as four remaining races could be skipped without losing the lead. Readouts list far names and races across Springfield Milwaukee Dover DuQuoin with a field of drivers including Unser Foyt Kenyon Weld and Buz.
Betsy Rawls climbs from 18th to ninth on the LPGA money list after her latest victory run. The field includes Kathy Whitworth and notable golfers like Sendra Hayate and Shirley Enalehaer, reflecting a competitive money standings picture across major tournaments and international events.
Entries from around the world pour in as the sixth International Karate Championships near. Promoter Ed Parker expects a record field possibly over 2,000 for eight divisions at Long Beach Arena this weekend, with two time defending champion Chuck Norris returning to chase the Grand World Championship.
More than 30 high powered speedboats appear in an Aqua Hot Boat Show at Long Beach Queen's Park ahead of the California International Sea Festival. Southern California Speedboat Club and National Drag Boat Assn. members showcase boats as National Championship Speed Regatta Aug 9-10 and Regional Championships Aug 16-17 loom. The event also features Australian 1B-footers racing Aug 16-17 under Long Beach Yacht Club officials. The festival runs Aug 1-23 with skiing and sailing events finishing on Sunday.
Re-entry of Joe Namath into pro football has prompted Chicago W to assemble a strong defense for his aerial plays. The College All-Stars rely on an exceptional group to counter Namath and prevent big gains.
The Greek picks the Jets as 13 point favorites over the College All Stars in Friday night action. Otto Graham leads eight defensive backs for the All Stars as they face Namath and the Jets in a high scoring tune up with mixed roster changes and quotes on pass defense.
The Long Beach Nitehawks have nearly secured the Western Softball Congress title. They need two wins in three games to clinch a tie, while Oxnard must sweep a doubleheader if the Nitehawks stumble. Long Beach hosts Bakers Field in a 7:30 doubleheader Saturday at Park Ave Field and Hawthorne Sunday at 7. Oxnard visits Sub-Flat No. 1 for a 2 p.m. Sunday twin bill to end the season.
Gene Littler resumes his push for the PGA money list after a two week vacation following a fourth place at the American Golf Classic. Ray Floyd jumps from 28th to 13th as the season’s leaderboard shifts with late results and player movements.
Tel Aviv marks the start of the 8th Maccabiah Games with 1600 sportspersons from 26 nations in a colorful opening parade despite ongoing warfare along armistice lines. American team leader Mark Spitz carries the Stars and Stripes amid white doves, balloons, and the torch lighting the Jewish Olympics.
The flag was hoisted and the national anthem played as state President Zal man Siazar declared the Games opened.
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