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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1958

Page

12

Three-Year-Olds Spotlight Border Card at Agua Caliente

The paper previews today’s racing program at Agua Caliente with top attractions for three-year-olds. In the six furlong Gainsborough, entrants include Mr Boo Dee Short Cut Protemn Souvenir and Strong Bar. Glascow field features Chet's Boy Walt Hackett Aorth and Leave nomore. Also listed are Ning leading sprinters for the six furlong Easter Handicap and the Lily Invitational at a mile and 70 yards.

Agua Calignth Bhigh Teem Gainsborough Glascote Mr. Boo Dee Short Cut Protemn Strong Bar Glascaw Chet’s Boy Walt Hackett Aorth Leave Nomore Ning

J C Agajanian weighs risks in Indy car push

J C Agajanian, famed promoter, reveals plans to invest about $30,000 in a single Indy car for 1958 and aims for a top finish despite steep costs and 50 entrants. He notes the need to draft a new car annually to stay competitive as engineers push speed forward. He trusts veteran driver Troy Ruttman to pilot the car at Indianapolis, while acknowledging slim profits in racing.

J. C. Agajanian J. C. Hives Indianapolis J. C Ted Williams Boutin Ben" Agajanan New York Agajanian 3. C Troy Ruttman Ruttman Agejanian Ageie J.C Gardena Stadium 7. C

Bellflower All-Star Relays Spotlight Tonight at Bellflower High

The Bellflower Kiwanis hosts the first annual Bellflower Relays at Bellflower High Stadium with 100-plus marksmen from 35 California Nevada and Arizona schools. Top athletes like Dallas Long and Mel Clipper vie for national marks in 15 events as officials trim entries to ensure record aspirations. Admission ranges from 50 cents to $1. Grand trophies and the Earl Ray Perpetual Trophy honor standout achievements.

Bellflower High School Pook Bellflower Kiwanis Club California Nevada Arizona Hant Meet Dave Kamanski Bellflower Kiwanians Pold Dy. Earl Ray Dallas Long North Phoenix Mel Clippers John Muir Willie Williams Junior Howard San Bernardino Bill Rhodes Glendale Hoover Mira Costa el Cajon Santa Ana Long Beach Poly Muir Bakersfield Jack Slocombe Millikan Jim Smith Lanee Medley Compton High Poly School Smith Paul Stuber Bell- Hower Joe Shaust Culver City Williams Compton Ralph Nicklesberry Oxnard Willams Compton Bill Smith John s-Williams Davis Poly Secce Tenes Ves Covin Aspeing Coates Racklyn Igh Fourrane Sa Jeffereau Stuber Nurne Mile Selbe Lee Hipby Baytows Teas Epureman Paula Rel Lepunl ‘Ars Wilkins Garden Grorey Jeisht Los Angeles Hemih Manning Anaheim Grsamont Eee Slocombe Milikem Wison San Long Beach Istonen Medies Ma Palo Alto Elah Melay Peet Noweverknd Fat Dash Jesse Owens Fornia George Haarn Yower Merlan Ardmore Okla Rianghite Maeson Ingie Rock Hudson Cajon Cahoon Inglewood Hawthorne Eden “Ghareberlain Riverside Nickleberry Taylor Manual Arts Rose Glendale-Hoover

Braves No Complacency Amid World Series Talk

Milwaukee general manager John Quinn says the Braves remain hungry atop the league with Hank Aaron and Eddie Mathews still peaking. Dodgers prep, Veeck debuts as NBC color man, and veterans Reese and Furillo loom in Jacksonville coverage of spring training notes and player outlooks.

Jacksonville Florida Milwaukee Syanager John Quinn Braves Quinn Hank Aaron Eddie Mathews Mathews Henry Eddie Big Joe Adcock Dodgers Adcock Charlie Neal Pee Wee Reese Neal

Betz Bests Most Probable Winner Lyris Hanover

In a tight race Lyris Hanover loses to Betz in the fourth. Bast Bet-Adios Babe scratches from the south. Bast Maney Prospect and Lucky Pence clash in the south daily double. Miss Santa arimrose beats him to his victory in the second. Longshot Specifik and Bobb Ly arook finish sixth.

Betz Lyris Hanover Bast Bet Adios Babe Sth Bast Maney Lucky Pence Santa Arimrose Specifik Bobb Lyarook

Harness Picks and Names From a Vintage Card List

A compact collection lists horse or horse-related entries with numerous proper names such as Mac McGuire Millard Santa Pring Vel ci Hie David Carey AY Lingo de Gren Senator Comet lonzo Hanover Lyris Polonia Ocha Mesala Caro Tass Clara's Boy Meadow SINCLAIR HANOVER 32m O'Tudyls Firat Lumber Boy Major Victory Lynn Town Byrd Abbe Ste Sunk Grand Brewer and others.

Mac McGuire Millard Santa Pring Town Byrd Adio Salatt Abbe Ste Sunk Grand Brewer

Caliente Results IRST RACE O44 Race Card Summary

Details from a Caliente track program listing multiple races with results and payouts. It records horse names, trainers, times, and quinella and consolation wagers, noting post positions, final times, and earnings across several events. Additional commentary mentions weather, scratches, and miscellaneous race notes.

Gulfstream Race Card Delivers Wide Field and Fast Times

The Gulfstream meet features multiple races with varied distances and large fields. Notable performances include first wack Mylangat Curdie Wool and fast splits such as 23.106.90 in early fractions, with winners and contenders like Zakoor doumerh Seus and Stevenson noted among a crowded program of six races and daily double bets.

Stevenson Sutherm Wow Depill Piry Belar Conkle Ghint Ghint Dipper and Yr Boy Bil Ulvorae Bugnetia Turle Word Cook Advatral Festal Epdkt AG Yordaana Teoble Yong Borcotter Brook Pet America Relaezvous Forest Fiinzt Slush Br’ Feeds Alan Honey Oceweh Arlington 2Nagor Aeangeon Abraili Ber Godtrey Oubh Wierda Agoura Gem Hesisra Sen Godtrey Fond Three Cubs Tsa Tad Ezing Kile Lenape Inghete Beck Boreke Ee Bue Saber Hirkland Necerine Abd EE Montello Romaunce Carstena Ye Heliclute G Vineo Betsy Doy a-Lang Ardon Up Gor Whirl Lady Nelson Potlyerame Roge- Rin Gyoein Belluno

Joe Louis under fire from New York press over career changes

New York sportswriters criticize Joe Louis for pivoting to wrestling and TV, alleging a public relations role for Jimmy Hoffa during Hoffa’s trial and ties to the SBC. They claim Louis’s fame has diminished as he enjoys wealth and leisure, while defending his personal finances and back taxes. Louis’s carefree image contrasts with critics who once idolized him.

Bob Kelley Mexico Toluca Lopez Bassey-Movino Alphonse Halimi Peacock-Lopez Halim Peacock Lopez Halimi Raton Macias Wrigley Field Veeck Jacksonville Washington Los Angeles San Francisco Dodgers New York Press Joe Louis New York Louis Belcoming Jimmy Hoffa SBC Hurricane Jackson Floyd Patterson Jackson Joe IBC Zerard Charles Joe Walcott Gus Lesnevich Lee Saveld BBC Sport Magazine Chicago Jou Sam Treasury Department Legion Jackie Leonard Bureau of Internal Revenue Joe Lows Joe Louis Barrow Detroit Joe Lovie Zune Bob Kellay KMPC

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