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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1972
Page
11
Cougar II receives 127 pounds for Saturdays San Luis Rey Handicap at a mile and one half on the Brass course. The 127 is four pounds more than its foe from the Santa Anita meeting, Triple Bend, who carried 123 in that race.
At NFL meetings, Commissioner Rozelle favored returning the Super Bowl to Los Angeles amid a wide open bidding field. Los Angeles led contenders Houston Miami New Orleans and Dallas as timeslot and attendance factors weighed in. The sessions also noted San Francisco’s reduced bid participation and Bradley of the Eagles led the league with 11 interceptions in 1971.
News service reports the Cincinnati Royals may switch to Kansas City with a Thursday NBA board of governors meeting to decide. If the move occurs, Cincinnati could face an ABA opponent such as Miami or Pittsburgh, as a group seeks to acquire the team. Also noted is a potential pre bout drug test for welterweight title challenger Terry Lawles before facing Jose Napoles. A Sao Paulo newspaper carries a late breaking deadline.
The aging soccer icon Pele stirs chatter after news of his potential 1974 World Cup return fades amid a debut of Pele brand coffee. Also noted: Jim Bouton mulls a comeback and Pat McKernan of the Pittsfield Rangers discusses it. NFL attendance surpasses 10 million last season. Baseball Hall of Famer Arlie Latham praised as a superstar in a respectful tribute.
A fragmented racing summary notes ERNIE MASON S FI HARNESS HANDICAP events with horses like CRAZE Laramia Slaux and Armbra Champ. It references entry names, post times, odds, and results fragments across early races and mentions potential favorites and scratched horses.
An OCR fragment shows race by race results from Los Alamitos with times and horse names. Details include first race positions and noted disqualifications, with multiple horses listed across races and mentions of payout figures and records.
Dennis Hextall of the Minnesota North Stars and Wayne Cashman of the Boston Bruins were summoned to a meeting with NHL president Clarence Campbell facing possible disciplinary action for a stick swinging incident near the end of the second period in a nationally televised game at Boston Garden, won 7 3 by the Bruins.
Aqueduct Race Track will be dark again today after a two hour bargaining session failed to bring sides closer. The strike began March 6 and has canceled 19 racing days at the New York track.
My Delilah driven by Jack Batley aims to rebound after two poor showings in the $3,600 eighth race for pacers at Los Alamitos. The four year old mare by Lehigh Hanover is returning from Windsor where she ended last, after finishing third in her local debut and entering as a 5 to 2 or better choice.
Las Vegas Golden Glove squad won the national tournament team title in Minneapolis, edging Indianapolis by two points after earning 24 wins and capturing two individual titles in the 139 and 147 pound divisions. Individual champions included Greg Lewis Cincinnati 112 pounds, Ray Thorogood Roswell 119, Louis Self Toledo 125, James Busceme Fort Worth 132, Ray Seales Las Vegas 139, Jessie Valdez Las Vegas 147, Lamont Lovelady Des Moines 156, Marvin Johnston Indianapolis 165, Verbie Garland Toledo 178, and Duane Babick Minneapolis heavyweight.
The coach praises both players as team men, noting Lewis and Bill's strong performances. He predicts a big boost for UCLA after the NCAA tournament ends at the LA Sports Arena. Mason’s specials and track listings appear in the same section, with betting and horse racing ads surrounding the basketball content.
Wilson High hosts Millikan to start the 1972 Moore League dual meet season at 9:15 on the Bruins' oval. Poly remains defending champion as the league shows a 17-1 practice record. Wilson 49 Millikan 3. Compton hosts Poly and Rancho at Lakewood Thursday. Lancers miss No 2 sprinter Bruce Smiley due to a leg injury.
Rabbi Solomon Freehof praised Traynor for genuine care despite baseball exploits. Debates about Frank Mahovlich nearing a Canadiens single season points record and quotes on Pete Broberg reflect the era’s baseball and hockey chatter.
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