788-Pound Tuna Sparks Ocean Derby Fever
Dr Thomas Kiddie 1966 SCTC leader boated a 788 pound bluefin off Wedgeport Nova Scotia in 45 minutes on 130 pound tackle. His wife and two daughters were aboard. Ted Naftzger caught a 683 1/2 pound bluefin for the US team at the Wedgeport matches. The fish was sold to the Canadian government for student displays.
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U S Olympic Committee names Payton Jordan coach of team
The U S Olympic Committee named Stanford track coach Payton Jordan to lead the American men’s team in Mexico City next October. Assistants include Frank Potts Ted Hayden Stan Wright and John Oelkers. Most of the squad will train at Colorado Springs with others in Los Alamos Tahoe City and Santa Fe.
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Oxnard Shooter Clinches Classic at Jefferson-Culver Bowl
In a dramatic finish at the Summer Singles Classic, Jim Smith of Oxnard held off Dave Johnson of Hawthorne by a final weekend total of 1183 to claim top purse as the unofficial leader. Ray Bartnick led Scratch with 1162 and D D Jacobson dominated the women’s division with 1141, while Lonnie Smith won the five day 3-6-9 tournament with 1285 for a $400 prize from a $2,345.50 pool. Official standings to be announced after averages are confirmed.
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Mildenberger Tops WBA Ranking as Frazier Drops to No 8
In Sylvania, Ohio the World Boxing Association rankings list German Karl Mildenberger as the top contender for the vacant heavyweight title, while Joe Frazier of Philadelphia falls to eighth after his recent TKO over George Chuvalo. The ratings committee chair Arch Hindmat notes Frazier would be ninth despite the victory. The released rankings also show places for Tiger, Harris, Cokes, and other welterweight and lightweight contenders across multiple weight classes.
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Q and A on Koufax McCovey Mets Cubs and Babe Rath
Baseball trivia covers Sandy Koufax leading both wins and ERA in 1964 and 1965. Willie McCovey homered three times in three games, nine-year Dodgers Giants records in California, Mets finishing last in 1962 63 64 65, Cubs 1968. Babe Rath and Mel Ott records cited for most seasons leading baseball and NL respectively.
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Kang Looks Light on Punching Power
In Thursday's Olympic Auditorium fight, Raul Rojas defends his world junior lightweight title against Korea's Suh Kang II. Kang enters as a likely 6 5 underdog despite past wins, while Rojas relies on aggressive mauling and power to test Kang's resilience. The card also features four other 10-round bouts with top contenders including Mando Ramos Estrada Seveler Penaroya Herrera.
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Newcombe Wins Inaugural Tennis Player Of The Year Award
Australian star John Newcombe, Wimbledon and Forest Hills winner, becomes the first recipient of the Tennis Player Of The Year trophy for amassing 208 points in top five events. He also reached the Australian Championship quarter finals and predicts potential Davis Cup shifts as South Africa strengthens.
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Noteboom Wright win Belmont Shore beach doubles title
Noteboom and Dave Wright defeated Len Apel and Dick Montgomery 11-7 11-6 to win the two day double elimination tournament at Granada Ave courts in Belmont Shore. Howard Walker and Dick Hammer finished third in the event.
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Erserim CR4CTS and Nearby Boats Sightings
A fragmentary report lists vessels and catches around multiple bays and piers. It notes counts of passengers, fish such as barracuda bonita halibut and bass, with several entries including San Diego and New Landing locations and mixed barge activity.
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UCLA Tennessee Football Tickets On Sale
Tickets for the UCLA Tennessee game at the Coliseum go on sale at 13 Southland locations including Wallachs Music City in Lakewood and The Men's Shop in Torrance. Individual tickets are 35 dollars. Season tickets for six home Bruin games are available until 8 p.m. Saturday, priced at 31 dollars.
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Relaxed Bowling Approach Teaches Timing and Grace
A small pamphlet titled Position Stance and Approach offers thirteen score-boosting tips for bowling. It urges bowlers to relax, avoid rushing steps, and deliver the ball with a smooth, easy motion. To receive a copy, send 10 percent and a stamped self addressed envelope to Don Carter via this newspaper.
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Blassie and Morales Meet in Main Event at Municipal Auditorium
Crowds await a wrestling program headlined by Freddie Blassie versus Pedro Moraes in the main feature at Municipal Auditorium tonight. A tag team match Killer Austin and Tony Altimire against Mr Mato and Victor Rivera. Karl Gotch faces Ricky Romera in the special. Tony Nero meets Elbows Ortega in the opener. Preliminaries start at 8 PM.
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Gordon Out 6 to 8 Weeks for Jets After Injury
New York defensive back Cornell Gordon will be sidelined six to eight weeks after the Jets game against Buffalo. The team announced Monday the injury occurred Sunday and he will miss substantial time.
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Amigos Enter Intraclass Intrasquad Welch Game 1B
The Anaheim Amigos host an intrasquad game at the league gym featuring NBA veteran Ben Warley and players including Aaron CSty Michael a former LBCC Polystar. Also on the squad are Bob Garner Hari Globetcatters Paul Scranton Randy Stoll Barry Kranig Jeff Congdon Hale Bedell with past ties to Stanford Bell Ga and BYU.
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Ed Mathews to miss Detroit Tigers two games
Detroit UPI reports Ed Mathews will miss the Tigers next two games against the Baltimore Orioles due to injuries from a fall at his Milwaukee home Sunday.
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