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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1963
Page
11
A columnist refuses to abolish boxing amid Moore’s death, argues for safeguards and regulation instead. Critiques political figures’ sport expertise, supports continued boxing while noting risks, cites auto racing and football fatalities, and endorses responsible oversight without sensationalism.
Western Hockey League playoff series shifts to Cow Palace tonight for a crucial second game between the Blades and Seals. San Francisco coach Poile said Friday’s loss was their worst of the year while Red Bownass warned the small rink will make tonight’s clash tough.
The New York State Athletic Commission banned six ounce gloves for title bouts and imposed measures to lower boxing hazards. An eight count and three knockdown rule may not be waived in title fights, with broader safety rules already in effect for most bouts. The panel also endorsed protective mats and other safeguards to reduce risk in professional boxing.
The text lists Bay Meadows CER events with numerous horse names and race details. It mentions wagers, race numbers, and payout notes, referencing horses such as Miss Bay Double Paid and Lovern Pride along with various odds, scratches, and entry notes for four races.
Bal Hartack, four time riding champion, will ride George Pope's Bee keeper in the $15,000 added California Derby Trial at Bay Meadows on Saturday. Hartack won the Kentucky Derby last year aboard Pope's Decidenly.
Morning sports briefs summarize a mixed Tuesday slate including track and field events at the Coliseum Relays and early baseball notes. It mentions top performances, pitchers like Jim O'Toole and Luis Aparicio, with references to Lavorante and Mahaffey, and hints at Giants opening season against Houston.
J B Chamber's swift Jet Deck tops a 25 three year olds nominated for the Pacific Coast Quarter Horse Derby. The 440 yard race finals April 20 at Los Alamitos opens its 25 day Spring meeting Tuesday with Jet Deck aiming to extend his record after $207,750 Los Alamitos Futurity and a string of seven wins.
Former Texas A M associates recall Bear Bryant being offered stills of a secret LSU workout in 1955. A former student says he retrieved undeveloped film from an LSU dorm and Bryant sent back the mail with a note preferring LSU to viewing such footage.
Local item fragmented. mentions a person named Betz and a woiner. Preserves limited names and odd spellings. No clear event date or location due to damaged text.
Jerry Wynn reports that Jack Patera, 29, a former Oregon guard and seven year NFL veteran, was appointed defensive line coach for the Rams by head coach Harland Svare. Patera, a Portland product and Oregon alumnus from 1954, played for the Colts Cardinals and Cowboys.
A garbled OCR page lists names like Meg Schwand, Lucky Louise, Kenney, Levy, and Chasey with scattered hints of games or events. Mentions of posters, wooden ware, and vendors appear amid jumbled lines. No clear date, team, or location is discernible.
California bowling article notes the California Women's Bowling Association convention busy over the weekend. It mentions a state championship tournament and multiple venues across regions including Los Angeles Sacramento and San Diego with events spanning Meta-San Renands Loar Rogeies and other areas.
Williams, 213, scored a technical knockout of Young Johnson in a 10 round clash. Johnson, weighing 233, landed a late blow but Williams dominated with a fifth round knockdown and a decisive finish amid a chaotic Houston bout.
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