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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1972
Page
11
Fragmentary notes describe a horse racing card with multiple races, purses and contenders. The text mentions horses such as Momp ata, Murdo Hanover, and Longshot entries, with sparse results and scratched horses.
The UCLA coach declines to compare this team with past champions, saying he will answer after the tournament. The segment mentions Cal State Long Beach players, returning starters, and recruitment efforts as preparations continue for next season.
Ray Off of St. Louis bowled 29 300 300 in a Feb 6 league set that the American Bowling Congress disqualified for improper lane conditioning. The High Score and Awards Review Committee rejected 150 plus scores at its Long Beach Arena meeting. Orf vows legal action while noting Alfie Brandt’s 1930 297 289 300 mark as the former best.
Ed Anderson a 6-3 sophomore righthander from Poly High has transformed the Long Beach City College Metro slate. After a rough 1959 season he now leads with a strong start, a fastball that has surpassed his curve, and a forkball he learned in a library book.
USC coach John McKay plans to move Charlie Hinton to defense as spring drills start April 1 at Troy and notes strong quarterback depth with Rae Haden and Oliva. UCLA center Bill Walton balks at Olympic play amid Kareem Abdul Jabbar echoes while CS Long Beach star Ed Ratliff eyes the Olympic team. Reports also mention potential leads on players like Tony Beach and Gene Washington for Ernie Davis biopic.
Bill Noyes, a San Bernardino veteran and national champion, and Michele Conroy won the senior titles at the North American indoor speed skating championships held Sunday. Celeste Chatapty of Chicago won the intermediate girls’ race, with Peggy Hartrich, Lisa Reardon, and Mary Jo O’Brian among the contenders.
Dal Joon Lee, a South Korean residing in Cleveland, defeated Jack Howard 21-18 21-8 21-14 in the men’s singles final at Hofstra University to claim the United States Open title. Wendy Hicks, a 12 year old from Santa Barbara, upset top seed Violotta Nesukaitis of Toronto 21-13 21-18 21-19 to win the women’s division.
The $8750-added San Tenis Rey Handicap at Santa Anita Saturday previews a strong west coast field aiming for bids to the $125,000 San Juan Capistrano Handicap two weeks later. San Luis Rey and San Juan Capistrono dates set for April 8 and closing day of season. weights pending for Cougar of and trainer Charles Whittingham undecided on starting. Practicante and Lord Derby among 29 nominees for the San Luis Rey. Unconscious and other major nominees include Golden Eagle I and Vegas Vie.
A 15 percent purse increase takes effect tonight at the Southern California Racing Association harness meet at Los Alamitos. Sponsorship raised last Saturday’s Invitational Pace purse from 751 to 70,000, boosting Mai da Million’s win under Eddie Cobb. A $2 Exacta replaces the Daily Double starting with tonight’s first race.
Combined News Services reports Phil Esposito's fourth hat trick of the season powered Poston to a 7-3 NHL victory over Minnesota. Ed Giscamin earned two assists, the first time this feat has occurred for him.
In a NHL game New York defeated Toronto 5 to 3. Marcel Dionne scored three goals in Detroit’s 7 6 victory over Montreal. Other scores include St Louis versus Vancouver Chicago versus Buffalo and Golden State versus Pittsburgh all ending 33. Gerry Pinder’s backhanded goal with 124 seconds left kept the Golden Seals tied with Pittsburgh.
Burbank won the Lakewood Invitational at Mayfair Park by defeating Lakewood Jets 5-2 and 2-1 in a two game final after a 21 win over Long Beach Nite Hawks to reach the finals. The title decider lasted 17 innings ending after 1 this morning with Ed Klecker pitching 12 innings for Lakewood and no toss last year noted by the Truckers.
Retired A's pitcher Vida Blue reportedly met with former owner Charles C. Finley over the weekend after Finley spotted Blue jogging near Lake Merritt. An informal chat allegedly occurred at Finley's apartment, with Finley stating Blue is not signed. Angel Mangual, visiting Oakland, said Blue shows clear desire to play and is making moves toward a team.
In the 69th American Bowling Congress event at Long Island, Riemann Auto Body No. 2 of White Plains jumps to second place with a 3032 team block led by George Gauthier and teammates. Hamm's Beer of St. Paul trails 3012 while Hamm's Beer of Minneapolis leads with 3101. Don Whitcomb of Austin, Minnesota, places third in regular singles with 690 across 202 243 245. Bi Fecht and Ed Maehren of St. Paul post a 21297 doubles series to move into third.
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