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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1968
Page
23
Frazier agreed to defend his world heavyweight title for the first time against Manuel Ramos of Mexico on June 24 at Madison Square Garden. Frazier is unbeaten in 20 professional fights.
Juliet Bescos and John Connolly of Virginia Country Club posted a net 66 to lead qualifiers for the 44th Cravens Invitational scorch foursome handicap tourney at San Gabriel Country Club. Edwin Davies and W. J. Hamilton tied for fourth at 68, while Paul Albert and Dr. Join Ferguson from the Long Beach club carded 71 as qualifying continues.
An airline promotion advertises a round trip Los Angeles to New York for 217 dollars with a stop in San Antonio for HemisFair. Continental and Eastern Airlines promise a no extra cash connection and a leisure layover in San Antonio. Call a travel agent or Continental at 831 0845 for details.
The report lists racing details at Golden Gate with payouts and scratched horses. It notes several race entries and results including a five race card, with mentions of drivers such as Colavitie and Go Gina Go, and a late day program summary.
Barry Phillips Moore, a 29 year old Australian outsider, stunned defending champion Martin Mulligan 1-6 7-5 6-4 to reach the Italian Championships men’s singles semifinals. Netherlands’ Tom Okkar defeated Joan Gilbert of Spain 3-6 6-2 6-4 in another quarterfinal.
Dodger Stadium witnesses a rare pitcher home run by Grant after a bunt sign mix up. Alston predicted a fastball on Grant’s first swing and he connected for power in a tense series finale. Duke Snider observes the Dodger hitters from the dugout as the club seeks momentum.
Australians Roy Emerson Rod Laver and Ken Rosewall, with Andres Gimeno of Spain, scored straight-set wins in the first round of Madison Square Garden's invitation tennis tournament. Rosewall defeated Lew Hoad 6-3 6-1 in the final match. A mixed doubles exhibition saw Gimeno and Mrs. Billie Jean King beat Pancho Gonzalez and Rosemary Casals 6-?
She’s Beautiful, the 4-5 favorite, finished second after a poor start in the $12,000 Inglewood Women’s Club Purse at Hallywrond Park. Jerry Lambert rode the Florida bred filly to a 1:41 4/5 victory time for her third win, with Forgiving winning payoffs of 2.80 and 2.60.
The Angels contested a rain delayed game with George Brunet and Tomy John turning in strong pitching. An injury to an Angels player led to a lengthy stoppage and a tarp delay as Rick Reichardt and Buck Rodgers delivered key hits, while jocular talk from Stan Ky addressed team prerogatives amid a tense dugout atmosphere.
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