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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1966
Page
11
A fragmented period page lists varied items from art, portraits, and ribbons to peculiar events. It mentions Oil Portrait and Joy of Waters along with several unclear names and quirks, presenting a collage rather than a coherent story or event.
The column outlines Bob Brannum's plan to remain Norwich University's coach as the Celtics' coaching job search continues. It notes golf rule waivers may not help Doug Sanders, Tulane sophomore Steve Martin becoming the first Black player in a Southeastern varsity sport, and a series of other sports notices including Frank Robinson's record contract and Vic Heyliger's Olympic ambitions.
Readers debate turf course post advantages and the rarity of No 1 draws winning at six and one half furlongs. Bud Walker notes Mustard Flaster’s Feb 12 victory and Top Charger’s prior win, while Woolford explains turf maintenance and divot replacement by a dedicated crew.
Denver boy Jake Warde, 12, announced as a rising tennis player traveling to Long Beach for the Junior Championships. He has won multiple 12 and younger titles including the national Boys 12 championship in Chattanooga and the Sugar Bowl meet in New Orleans, and previously won the Boys 12 title here last year. He will pair with other top youth players in a team format at the Long Beach and Lakewood events, with seedings announced for matches against older competitors from Diego and Atlanta areas.
Recreation Park hosts the March 28 to April 3 boys and girls divisions of the Long Beach tied tennis meet. Steve Derian of Long Beach was runner-up to Randy Thomas of Imperial Beach in the Boys 14 singles, losing 6-1 6-3 after a weekend Fullerton Junior Tournament.
The City League basketball scene highlighted a tight championship race as teams led by notable players including Jubert and Barnett competed for high finishes. Key performances from Larson, Regt, and Boweds helped push the standings, with echoes of late runs and strategic depth shaping the outcome.
The American Machine and Foundry exit leads to a merger creating the BPAA All-America Youth Bowling Championships. The nationwide event, co-sponsored by BPAA AMF and Brunswick, will allow three youths per BPAA state association plus a chaperone to compete across boys scratch, boys handicap, and girls handicap divisions. Twenty college scholarships totaling $10,000 will be awarded based on scholastic and bowling achievement.
Jet O'Brien, Western Harness racing's winningest driver, plans a strong 1966 spring harness season at Santa Anita starting March 17. With Armbro Flight, the nation's top trotter, and a powerful stable, he aims for another high-year total while Armbro Flight leads in 52 starts with 42 wins. The spring meet runs to April 9 with the close of entries on April 1.
Four stables have earnings over $160,000 for the first 49 days of the Santa fists season with six racing days remaining. Mrs Ethel D Jacobs leads at $250,760, followed by William Haggin Perry $168,226, Ada J Rice $124,856, and John R Gales $107,000.
Roadside ad touts free maintenance for 40,000 000 miles on 1966 Mercury leases and 24,000 miles on 196% Lincoln leases. It claims Lincoln Mercury maintenance covers nearly all fixes except collisions, with tire, lamp, and belt items noted. Includes wholesale terminating case cars and a $100 monthly lease offer for 195d continental. Provides a 12 page booklet by mail.
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