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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1961

Page

9

Jets president denounces Celtics owner amid league move talk

President of the American League Los Angeles Jets expresses shock at Walter Brown’s blast against Bill Sharman. Reports say Sharman may pursue a coaching post. San Francisco Comets GM Kevin O’Shea predicts NBA expansion influence.

Len Corbosiora Los Angeles Jets Boston Celts Walter Brown Bill Boston Marathon Sharman Jets John Kelley Brown Stuirman Kevin O'Shea San Francisco Comets ABL Sharma NBA

Long Beach Annex eyed as major sports hub in SoCal

The Audi torium Annex in Long Beach is poised to draw major events away from the Los Angeles Sports Arena. Bill Sharman signs as first coach of the LA Jets, signaling a shift toward the 12,000 seat facility with potential for pro tennis hockey and ice shows.

Long Beach California Bill Sharman L. A. Jets Jets Alteamodem Sharman Los Angeles Southern California Jack Kramer Netters Oakland Bay City Maer

Poly Tumbles Millikan in 8-2 Game at Blair Field

Poly banged out 13 hits but Millikan’s Rams fell 8-2 as Cavazos pitched strong and kept Poly from converting with runners on. The win marked Poly’s seventh straight pitching start and improved his record, while Millikan dropped to second place in the league behind Lakewood.

Doug Ives Blair Field Poly Millikan Rams Cavazos Lakewood Vates

Lakewood Downey Win as Peterson Loses One Hitter

Lakewood and Downey won while Peterson allowed a lone homer in the fifth inning to Notre Dame. Saint Anthony first baseman Walt Peters hit a solo shot that produced the Saints only run. Peterson walked once and struck out nine in his first loss of the year as Notre Dame improved to 5-1 despite several missed scoring chances due to weak baserunning.

St. Anthony

Downey edges Jordan 4-3 as Moore League action heats up

Downey pitcher Larcy Momo fanned two hitters with the tying run on first in the last inning to seal a 4-3 win over visiting Jordan after Al Nuss slugged a three run double. Jordan's Jim Henrich homered in the seventh as Bob Newman and Momo closed it out. Lakewood tops Wilson 6-4 with key hits by Bill Brand and Gary Moore.

Downey Jordan al Nuss Larcy Momo Visiting Jim Henrich Bob Newman Momo Lakewood Wilson Bill Brand Gary Moore Bruce Lowell Moores Notra Dame Anthony Ramirez Letlenty Wasnite Fabrelia Staler Wavehn Gonalves Hayes Gonsalves Notre Smitheran Brefoey Batley Brand Wetson Lakewood Moore Jenkins Ean Emmany Shooamas Ray Abrie O'Conner Honea Canton Newman Mussby Rich Johnson Watson Bari Te Jono a-Winlaker Ramey Corcoran Talais Talais Mayes Rony Carcoraty Ihdereon Walvon WaMu Mas Henrich Connor Lor Inrdan Nawitien Mams Mametay O'Connne Lya 38 Peerassi Iz Corcoran Voroo 1 Brian Jones

Downey leads Moore League swim prelims with six records

Downey tops the Moore League prelims at Jordan, with six league marks set by Downey and other schools. Dean Willeford of Downey hits 400 free in 4:17.6 and 200 free in 1:55.1. John Poe of Wilson posts a 51.5 in the 100 free. Millikan, Poly, and Lynwood swimmers also set league marks in various events as finals loom Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Varsity Downey Jordan Dean Willeford Wilson John Poe Cees Millikan Don Witscher Poly Huen Jehatan Tb Poe Frans Mane Teel LI Crane Oes Nape Ara Ana Winther Chroman Baerker LY Ball Panrson Wilson Paty Lakewood Jordan MiUbar Nat Guatinen Hara Ae Lobe Sowner Minikan

Serbian Sports Banquet slated in Alhambra with many stars

A fifth annual Serbian Sports Banquet will feature Ben Agajanian Beans Reardon John McKay Bob Waterfield Bill Barnes Bill Kilmer Fred Schaus John Radometkin Dean Cromwell and Dodgers Angels reps at St Stevens Cathedral Auditorium Alhambra. Proceeds go to Mercy Bowl Football Classic benefiting Cal Poly crash survivors with tickets five dollars from Salata Ducich or Radjenovich.

St. Stevens Cathedral Auditorium W. Garvey Alhambra Long Beach Ben Agajanian Beans Reardon John McKay Bob Waterfield Bill Barnes Bill Kilmer Fred Schaus John Radometkin Dean Cromwell Dodgers Angels Paul Salata Century Club Chick Hear Mercy Bow Cal Poly Salata George Ducich Joel Radjenovich

Long Beach City College cindermen shine in four Southland events

Giant Jim Smith sets the No. 1 shot put mark at 52 feet 101 inches while Dee Andrews dominates the hurdles and broad jump in the Southland junior college meet. LBCC and Long Beach area teams populate the results with multiple athletes from Pierce, Santa Ana, and other colleges noted in a dense, era-typical meet recap.

Long Beach City College Cindermen Southland Jim Smith Dee Andrews Smacey Teay Bivner Wiser LBCC Cacewmod Paiy Mantvatia OLS Marie Tis Ua Esetyi Esheinan Howard San Berl Reese Silvarson Tegerwand Fuin Sit Danator “Bryant Ferrengin Seaarene Feccengio Clark Arman Moora Fee Urdiew Andrews Lecer Villiers Wacrelt Andreds BCC Grimvm Mure TA Bryson Paterpult Velvicen Pratt Amant Winn Tompnwieks Roma Marcet Divan Schneider Frama Dibner Milhan Poly Seth Lakewood Wilson Jordan Atta Munitions Doveney Lakewind Anna Nason K Ce Meday Downey Milli Poly Wen Sheehin Wi Long Harveyyn Reeves Schutiertty O. Welscher Pack Giordano Tl Emott Wi. Sauerman Arbeit Arthin Mmi Lyn Rae Yesiine Rae LW Jor Indiv“ Mmediey D. Witeener Alig Lend Park WI Mesas Lynd Aro Vosburo Van Milliken Lakeword Poly Jordan Me Wilton Lynnand Paly Antiban Lakewood Inrerna Fuessavi Fridanboht

Texas League Amarith Tulsa Fr Graneviley and Vietnnia

In a Texas League matchup Tulsa faced Fr Graneviley and Vietnnia, while Austin posted a 4 against Anionia. The fragmentary report lists scores and participants, highlighting ongoing regional play and team involvement.

Texas League Amarith Tulsa Graneviley & Vietnnia Austin Anionia

Millikan Golfers Rout Lakewood In Tuedsay Match

Ram Golfers win as Earl Svenningsen and Frank Vollister shoot 37 5 each, leading Millikan to a 28 8 victory over Lakewood at Recreation Park on Tuesday.

Earl Svenningsen Frank Vollister Millikan Lakewood Recreation Park

Local Baseball League Holds Tryouts and Registration

The Colt League trial and registration at Blair Field are set for April 7 with days listed for eligibility. Registration cards must be submitted by next Monday. Information and cards available at local centers and sponsor contacts including Earl Kerr and Dick Browse. Rotary League also announces a sectional tryout at Park Ave on Saturday at 1 pm for Boys 12 14 eligibility.

Bam Blair Field All’ S Valor Sewer High Broctor'ss Brown's Catewrad Center Miller's Keravis Lonnie Sporting Geogee Earl Kerr Dick Browse Waiing Gordon Cathro Rotary League Penciar Park Ave

U S Cagers Russia Tour Postponed

Anti American disturbances in Moscow prompted a postponement of the United States all star amateur basketball team tour of Russia. AAU honorary secretary Dan Ferris said the trip is delayed a few days at the Soviet Basketball Federation request routed through the Soviet embassy and the State Department.

New York UPI Moscow Russia United States Dan Ferris The Amateur Athletic Union Soviet Basketball Federation AAU Washington United States State Department

Poly Triumphs Over Millikan In Hit Summer Tilt

Poly jumped to a 4-1 lead aided by Karsmeier and Washington after two frames, then broke the game open with a five-hit, three-run rally in the sixth. Brown and Larson led with three hits apiece as Poly cruised past Millikan, while Syd O'Brien homered for Millikan to cut the gap in the fifth.

Poly High Carl Washington Millikan Jim Hiatt Rams Syd Brien Polly Bob Shumway Gary Garrison Aciun Poly Gary Karsmeier Karsmeier Ollie Brown Syd O'Brien Washington Brown Korsmeier Bob Larson Charles Weaver Mike Candarella Larry Laurida Larson Shaneatgin Garson Neaveret Ilovich Sveager E—Brown Mileview Lucas Srawn Sarlly—Korsmeier Sac Wens Ieee Cavates Shaw Laurihe Pew

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