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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1961

Page

8

Dodgers and Stan Williams stir with Gibson dustup

In a salty column Hank Holdingworth reviews Dodgers headlines and player quirks. He notes Duke Snider's injury from a controversial pitch, Stan Williams' fiery comment about Bob Gibson, and Buzzie Bavasi's reaction. The piece also salutes Wally Moon and mentions a Long Beach Soccer Club note praising Lederer and Durocher after a weekend incident.

Hank Holdingworth Leiter Stanley Angels Dodgers Leo the U.S Duke of Compton Charlie Neal Wally Moon Mr. Big Stan Williams Dodger Duke Snider Cardinals Bob Gibson Buzzie Bavasi Irague Duke Buzzie Nax Herbie Rogers Long Beach Herbie George Lederer Jocka Conlan Leo Durocher Lederer Rogers Vederer Pan-American Park Bayasi Buzzie Rogers

Trackfest Preview Highlights Sprint Hurdles and Relays

A crowded meet features Strider Faust and Howard in high jump and 100 yards with races including James, Smith, Haas, and Whitmore. Oxy riders Cerveny and Moon lead in 880 while Patterson and Humphreys eye hurdles and throws. Peck tops two mile, with Peck and Darwin among leaders.

Strider Faust Bob Fendler Sonny Washington Oxy John Dobroth State Ivory Howard Edge Faust Howard Close David James Doug Smith Steve Haas Larry Whitmore Dixon Farmer AAU Jim Cerveny Dave Moon Striders Walters Ian Colpitts Marshall Clark Doug Hall Cerveny Gary, Patterson Gary Dolbow Lou Jekell Alonzo Randall Bill Peck Jim Schultz Ray Darwin Striders Soth Jerry Stnadt Mal Robertson Petty Mundie Peck Smartt Darwin Patterson Strider Bob Humphreys

San Diego Downs LB State in CCAA Game at Blair Field

San Diego State defeated Long Beach State 14 to 2 as Paul Scollard limited LBSC to seven hits but issued ten walks. Neal Hancock lasted one third of an inning, charged with six runs as San Diego pulled away by the fourth. LBSC stranded 16 runners, eight in the first three frames, while Gary Geagan and Steve Hartman drove in runs for the Aztecs. The two teams scheduled a doubleheader today at Blair Field starting at 12:90 p.m.

Long Beach State 49Ers San Diego State Blair Field San Diego Paul Scollard Aztecs LBSC Neal Hancock Mike Hamilton Long Beach Gary Geagan State Smith Adlesh Steve Hartman Deep Center Hamilton Tony Carrasco Blair An Drews Ader Carcaacat Binet Salomanel Saithney Smainge Adley Hartman Sa Aderma PB Swenner Hamilton J Lon Rea Lobsten Hancock

Serra Hands Saints 4th Spike Loss

Serra defeated Saint Anthony 73 to 29 on Friday extending the Saints Catholic League skid to four losses in five games. Individual event results include Myles Moran and Tor Ashburn posted early wins, while Serra claimed dominant relay and field marks.

Serra Hands Saints Mire Mangoiam St. Anthony High Serra Myles Moran Tor Ashburn Ken Marsh

Drag Strip Fans Bet On Spring Motor Racing

By Ken Pivernetz fans anticipate near 150 cars in a Lions Drag Strip program at 223rd and Alameda. Top contenders include Jack Chrisman Lefty Mudersbach and Tom McEwen with supercharged and high speed dragsters. Qualifying starts 3 15 AM with eliminations at 1 31 PM.

Ken Pivernetz Lions Clubs Lions Drag Strip Long Beach 223Rd Alameda Jack Chrisman Lefty Mudersbach Tom McEwen Tony Reach Chrisman Muders Hach McEwen Riverside

Local Racing Night Cherishes Wins Amid Injury At Ascot

At Ascot, B. Hamilton suffered a Shack injury in a qualifying heat and was hospitalized in Gardena after the long night of racing. Duane Shod and Neil Keen led Class A and B wins, while a rowdy crowd watched Moore’s sprint finishes and the motor event highlights.

Neil Keen Duane Tey

Southern Assn lite rock results and scattered scores

Scores show Macon 0 over Southern Association lite rock with 8 to 0, Rashvilie 10 versus Mobile 6, and Atlanta 16. The remaining line Tibpevepor 9 suggests an unreadable entry with further garbled text.

Southern Assn Macon Rashvilie Mobile Atlanta Tibpevepor Fee Noowe

Koufax earns victory in Dodgers Reds game

Sandy Koufax escaped trouble mainly in the first and third as he secured a victory two weeks earlier than his prior best. Robinson blasted a homer and Moon led the Dodgers with solid hitting while Moon fans pace and the team prepares for another pitcher matchup against Joey. Sherry suffers kidney contusion with internal bleeding stopped. hospital stay and recovery expected.

Dodgers Henry Koufax Moon Ruth jBat Wally Jay Joey Milwaukee Johnny Podres Dis Gata Calder Sherry Alured Curt Slenmens Robert Woes

Jordan Knocks Off Poly In Scoreless Blowout Win

In a Moore League baseball clash Jordan blanked Poly 8-0 as Jordan extends its win streak to six games. Blair Field opened with Wilson’s upset over Millikan. Lakewood, Lakewood tied atop standings after St. Anthony routed its Catholic League foes. Verdun earned the win while Corcoran tossed six strong innings in Jordan's decisive victory.

Moore Mt. Carmel Saints Jordan Filchers Wilson Lakewood Poly Jack Corcoran Rabbits Steve Sunderman Millikan Downey Ron Griffith Blair Field Millikan Downey Rams St. Anthony

Willeford Shatters CIF Natl Swim Mark at Moore Meet

Downey star Dean Willeford dominated the Moore League swim finals at Jordan, eclipsing league CIF and national records with a 1:41.4 in the 200 freestyle while Lakewood and Downey swimmers pushed nine league marks to new times. Bakersfield beat Long Beach City College 7-5 in the Metropolitan Conference opener, snapping Long Beach’s six-game win streak and dropping them to 2- their conference record as Wilson led qualifiers with strong showings in several events.

Bakersfield Floyd Thionnet Long Beach City College Vikes San Diego Jordan Dean Willeford Downey Willeford Wwnay Lakewood Methos Potland Faerie A Bees Cees Wilson Imomeartet Ignmaana Hees Arnseyic Spars Onn Walsraan Sutherii Fis Pane WeaRe Jeoxinn Zie Chardson Ramey Hed Karmen Sisyon Nat Jonson Ldi Beatin Aatermy Wenner Iharon Bonar Bie Gaa Amelacet Renason Eiinar Tolals Clark Akewood Cmumo UCLA Lekewood Blair Field Seoris Len Beran Atlas Re Oe Brinan Binay Tage Milliean Buck Michaels Lynwood Burkert Vanerain Briwentite Fiest BER Oman Aes Siortans Tynt Elli Kniineet Michaels Adaler Smieran Sungerman Thor Ceranza SuAstode Gale Moca Mold Tania Eaves Wy If Fern Hayes Tah Aia Alan Clevenger Mt. Carmil Anthony Hescox Land Cash Wilan Sammie Ab Rowslisia Eaxeranca Snow Neehoe He Berman Rana Hi 'Ioe Eae Ae Sien Pac Taio Darachez Ramirez Cooke Te Teaser Senul Wott Canke Sb—Gonsalves Herrick Ledbelier

College Baseball Scores From Day One

Ambiguous OCR listing shows scattered college baseball results across teams such as San Cleooo Santa Clara Galloly US Santa Barbara Pepperame Washington Idaho Bowling Green Notre Dame Arizona Cal Poly Pomons USF San Jove Sh Riverside East LA Santa Monica and others with several unclear scores and pairings. The fragmentary report lacks coherent single outcome.

Cleooo Lona Beach St Santa Clara Galloly Santa Barbara Pepperame Washington Idaho Bowling Green Notre, Dame Arizona Cal Poly USF San Jove Sh Junior College Beheratela BCC Erritos Gendele Orengs Coast Riverside Sl Domino East LA Alley Marber Santa Monica

Angels Rally Foiled by Tigers Pitching Late Inning

The Angels could not convert runners on base as Detroit pitcher Mossi handled New York? the Tigers. A fourth inning Bilko leadoff homer sparked a rally that died on a double play. Pearson’s fifth inning single preceded Mossi retiring 11 straight. Ceco and Averill singled but Mossi escaped.

Angels Seraphs Bilko Pys Pearson Detroit Dan Mossi Ceco Averill Mossi Gene Leek Fritz Brickell Tigers

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