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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1967
Page
11
The Baltimore Bays of the National Professional Soccer League name Gordon Jugo of London as coach for the 1968 season. The Baltimore Colts announce veteran end Raymond Berry will be placed on the waiver list with an injured reserve designation.
Frank Beard of Louisville led the pro am on the opening day of the Sahara Invitational week in Las Vegas with a 33 32 43 round to pace the field ahead of a $20,000 first prize. Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus were entered but did not play. Over 100 pros and 300 amateurs competed across two courses in warm conditions.
Brave Lad won the Oxnard Tro t at Hollywood Park by five lengths over Rodney Will as Thidem captured the co feature Oxnard Pace. Ibidem edged Tronworks by a length and a quarter in the Ventura Pace with What A Flash third, overcoming traffic in the stretch. Pennsy Patch extended her top claiming horse status with a fourth straight win and fifth overall this season, paying over $40 for a $2,500 tag and $12 for a $5,400 tally. O'Brien won the ninth race with Armbro Chap, marking a burst after a frustrating afternoon.
A local agency reviews a minor fine and adjusts the amount after evaluating the case. Officials cited administrative simplifications and compliance progress as factors in the decision. Public records indicate the revised sum aligns with earlier expectations.
Floyd Patterson, 32, aims to win a 12 round bout with Jerry Quarry at the Olympic Auditorium as part of the World Boxing Association tournament to crown Cassius Clay's successor. Patterson, seeking a third heavyweight title, says he feels good, remains confident, and views the fight against the younger challenger as an exciting clash of styles from a veteran who is financially secure and focused on proving himself. Quarry, 22, is praised by Patterson for his ability and hunger, describing him as a tough, ambitious opponent.
In Mexico City UPI reports Italy's Giorgio Bambino edged Cal State Long Beach student Clay Hodges in a four round heavyweight elimination match. Bambino was penalized for holding while Hodges was ruled for batting. The score line noted British Columbia 0 Montreal 20.
The unbeaten Long Beach Rockets aim for a third straight victory against Amana Exgtes at Blair Field on Sunday. Last week Pat House, Bob Wiswell, and Mike Cable starred as the Rockets defeated the L.A. Phillies 7-3 with Cable collecting three RBIs and multiple hits.
McKay praised Oregon State quarterback Steve Preece after Lafay ette win as prestigious Pac Eight back of the week. USC moves in rankings and players of the week named. Amigo play tonight versus Kentucky Colonels. UCLA rises to second in both major polls while USC climbs to fifth.
Race results from Bay Meadows track listing multiple entries and times including Third Rac. Names appear garbled but refer to horses, jockeys, and earnings. The fragment mentions dates circa 1943 and includes partial horse names and event notes.
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