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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1960
Page
17
Sports columnist recalls Dodgers era hero Sherry and asks if Dressen’s praise proves prophetic or misguided. Mentions Duke Snider unhappiness in right field, Giants manager Rigney’s early moves, and players Bilko and Oliva with local club notes and college coaching praise.
5 300 fans watched Vancouver edge Victoria 3 2 to take a 2 1 lead in the best of nine President s Cup series. Danny Belisle scored the decisive goal at 18 43 of the final period from 25 feet after a wild third period that saw Victoria tie the game twice and trigger a fight. Victoria had moments earlier tied on a 50 foot shot by Ron Matthews that slipped past Hank Bassen. Midgame penalties included Jack Bionda and Colin Kilburn exchanging blows, with Bionda receiving a two minute penalty and Kilburn five minutes. Second period notes and other details are incomplete.
Mayfair High’s track squad swept nearly all events as they crushed Edgewood 79-23 to claim their third straight Suburban League win. Edgeswood’s Michaels paced the Vikings with a dominant performance on the mound and at the plate, while Long Beach State and Blair Field were noted for upcoming clashes.
Lakewood High dominated the Moore League CIF swim prelims at Wilson, advancing seven individuals and two relays to the finals. Millikan followed with six individuals and one relay, Wilson with five individuals and two relays. CIF finals set for April 29 at Millikan.
The Los Angeles Sports Arena reserved 35 dates for ice hockey and 33 for pro basketball for the 1960 61 season after talks with Victoria Cougars president Jim Piggott and Los Angeles Jets head Vito Guarine. Guarine planned to urge the NBA for a 1960 franchise at its New York meeting. Piggott, in the WHL playoffs, aimed to move the Victoria franchise to Los Angeles at the May 2k meeting.
Hagan leads the St. Louis Hawks to a 105 102 comeback victory over the Boston Celtics tying the series. Cliff Hagan scores 36 and injures a leg late while Si Green seals victory with a late free throw as the Hawks close to 1 win from the title.
In a matchup reported by Toronin, Montreal defeats Toronto 1-0 to take an early lead in the Slanier Cup finals. Cidontreal strands Flaven in a tight game, with key plays shaping the decisive score.
The Diablos stand 15-21 overall and 2-0 in conference play with a potent lineup led by Danny Adams and Jack Brick. Brick and Roger Hull each have 13 stolen bases, close to the school record, as Long Beach prepares for a 12:30 doubleheader against California Santa Barbara then Bay Area games against San Francisco Presidio, Stanford, and San Jose State. The 49ers open 2-1 in CCAA but rely on uncertain pitching, with Bill Florentine out at least three weeks due to a foot fracture and Nichols struggling in his only start before settling into relief roles.
An old glove thumb cut is described as a protective aid for a fishing reel. The tip suggests using the thumb piece to shield components during outdoor fishing tasks. The note reflects practical, compact field hacks for anglers.
A cryptic note discusses friction heat from thick materials and a question about choosing a thin fabric. It mentions a large fish as a metaphorical element, hinting at caution in applying underlayers or protective gear amid high heat from motion.
The Los Angeles Rams will finish their regular season with three home games instead of five. The schedule was announced Thursday and lists matchups against the Bears, Lions, and Forty-niners at home, with away games filling the rest of the slate.
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