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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1961
Page
12
Arnold Palmer's comeback bid in the Masters faced rain interruptions in the fourth round but his late surge kept him in contention. He remarked he would rather be two down with nine holes left than four down with 18 to play as he fought to stay within reach of the leaders.
Bob Cousy and Frank Ramsey led a third quarter surge as the Boston Celtics defeated the St. Louis Hawks 119-104 to take a 3-1 series edge in the NBA championship playoffs. Pettit scored 40 for the Hawks, while Cousy and Ramsey each had 22 for Boston. The teams resume in Boston Tuesday with a possible title clinch.
Four Long Beach players reach the quarterfinals at Griffith Park as defending champion Pinky Stevenson leads the second round. Stevenson shoots seven birdies to beat Ed Karylak 4 and 3, with Dick Clover Don Winge and Larry Griggs Jr. also advancing from Recreation Park and Lakewood.
The SPAAU senior water polo championship concludes tonight at the Nu-Pike Plunge with Lynwood as a strong favorite. First game at 6:40 p.m. Nu-Pike B beat Lynwood 14-2 and Inland from Whittier 15-0. Chuck Bulick starred with a near hundred point effort as Nu-Pike A defeated Lynwood B 20-2.
Palmer carded a one under par 35 on the front nine with cautious play as wind and weather halted the event. He birdied the second and eighth but could not overcome the disruption, leaving the tournament postponed.
Long Beach State College's 49ers face seven games in nine days this week. They host San Fernando Valley State Tuesday, then travel to Santa Barbara for a three game weekend series. City College hosts Santa Monica Friday in a key Metropolitan Conference meet that could decide the title.
The Fourth Annual Baseball Writers' Association dinner starts at 7 30 tonight at the Beverly Hilton Hotel International Ballroom. Dodgers Angels and Phil Hes will have representatives present. Awards to Dodgers players include rookie of the year sophomore of the year player of the year and the Charlie DiGiovanna Memorial Award. Hollywood stars Ralph Edwards Dinah Shore Tony Martin Bill Frawley Don Rickles and Joey Adams perform.
Border Winter Dodgers clinched a 2 1 victory over San Diego in the Pacific Coast League. Duke Snider hit a two run homer after Norm Sherry singled, tying the game in the eighth inning. Koufax started for the Dodgers, allowing two hits in four innings, while Jim Golden earned the win. San Diego’s lone run came in the sixth off Golden.
Two top baseball matchups loom Tuesday with St. Anthony and Loyola both at 3-0 facing each other at LBCC and Lakewood visiting Millikan. Friday features Millikan unbeaten in track hosting defending champion Poly in a Moore League title deciding meet. Swimming closes Friday with multiple events across Blair Field and Downey venues.
Australian driver Jack Brabham won the Grand Prix of Brussels driving a Cooper after taking two of three heats. The report also includes long city notices and public bidding details from Long Beach and other California locales.
Paul Gunter of Los Angeles riding a British built BSA won the 1 1/2 mile main event at the state fairgrounds in Phoenix. The defending national dirt track champion posted a time of 10 minutes 33.9 seconds. Johnny Gibson finished in second place.
Reading scattered notes shows a mix of athletic events including water polo finals and wrestling. Names like Ronin Akhatihyl and other garbled terms appear among references to teams, venues, and dates, suggesting a cluttered calendar page with multiple sports entries.
Cliff Garner and Marvin Henis won the main events at Western Speedway in Gardena on Sunday in CIA hot rod and stock car races. The event included a 30 lap main, with Burk and other competitors noted. Additionally, Rams signed rookies Joe Scihelli of Notre Dame and David Jones of South Carolina State College for the 196 season.
Long Beach State stages its Whater Sports Award banquet in the Chart Room of the LEST cafeteria at 7 o clock. Varsity and JV basketball players and wrestlers will receive awards. The banquet is open to the public with tickets at 2.50 and dancing to follow.
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