Playing on the North Course of Los Angeles Country Club the lead group might have taken the early advantage on Thursday but the field is right behind them. Just one shot back in a tie for fourth are Arnold Cutrell and Bill Williamson following even-par 70's. In all 16 players will begin the second round within five of the lead.
In the Senior Division Gene Elliot fired a 4-under 66 turning in the best round of the day across either division. Elliot was one of just two players in the Senior Division under-par, three shots ahead of John McClure who carded a 1-under 69.