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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1966
Page
19
Oregon freshman Larry Smith, 19, the defensive end once hailed as a future football star, is at Oregon State Hospital after an insanity-based acquittal on a second-degree murder charge. He was named to NAIA District 2 all-star and all-conference teams and is described as epileptic with difficulty controlling emotions.
Pro grid updates report signings and roster moves involving Packers as new players join and others depart. unspecified teams and events noted with unclear names.
The Flyers beat Felerson Post 1s 2 in an American Legion game at Blair Field as Mike Coble limited Peterson to three hits for his fifth win. Peterson moved to 8-3 on the season, while the Flyers improved to 9-2.
Coble singled to score the decisive run in the final frame, moving to second on Burke’s single and scoring on an error by pitcher Randy Moffitt. Earlier, Bob Grich’s triple and a Terry Evans sacrifice gave the Flyers a first inning lead, Peterson answered, and Lebinger’s sixth inning single tied it before Coble sealed the 3-2 or 2-1 final depending on line.
Unclear draft notes list multiple players and teams, mentioning Pirates and signings with scattered terms such as Prince, Cay, Parks, and Hernandez. The fragment hints at a baseball signing period and potential regional connections but lacks coherent details.
All outdoors as 2 225 mile TransPacific Race sails from San Pedro to Diamond Head with five ocean racing catamarans and multiple clubs sponsoring. Field includes Glass Slipper II Ima Loa Pattycat II and World Cat flying flag Hembare West Germany. Alamitos Bay Yacht Club hosts Fourth of July regatta with five race series across bay and ocean classes. Newport Harbor Yacht Club adds Midget Ocean Racing and Pacific Handicap events.
The Pacific coast speedboat scene will miss the Independence Day classic at Marine Stadium this year due to ongoing construction and stadium rejuvenation. SCSC commodore Chuck King says races were precluded by the Long Beach Recreation Department, though a Memorial Day event occurred as a contingency. Anticipated future racing may resume early next year, with Long Beach Harbor events planned alongside the upcoming California Sea Festival in October.
Southern California Sports Council hosted 39 youngsters aboard the Islander barge from Belmont Pier with prizes for largest barracuda bonito and halibut. A standout catcher earned the most fish, and the event featured support from La Casa de San Gabriel and Catholic Big Brothers. Skipper Bob Paustell and Capt Fred Austin helped create a lively fishing night, while future Sundowner trips and bass fishing reports highlighted ongoing activities around Huntington Beach and Long Beach Harbor.
UPI report from Sacramento notes Sen. James Cobey and co author discuss a plan to divide costs of wildlife and recreation facilities at federal reservoirs and dams. The measure aims to require states to share costs with the federal government for construction of recreation sites and facilities. The Senate action follows passage of the bill.
The State Recreation Commission heard a report on opening more national forest land to California campers. Acquisition of private parcels is said to be imperative, with exchange suggested. National forests would expand from 27 million to 76 million visitor days in a decade. 17 forests and 2,500 recreation areas are planned. Camp Richardson private resort near Lake Tahoe will become public use. private land around Lake Seade and Camp Richardson sought.
A garbled listing of waters including San Luis Rey Piru Lake and Convict Lake along with many creeks and rivers. It mentions stocking schedules, trout plants, and locations such as Owens River area and Bearget Creek with numerous place names and partial terms.
Chicago report notes Stan Hack led the Ne jona League with 16 stolen bases in 1838, a record low season total for a league leader, reflecting unusual pace and scoring patterns.
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