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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1959

Page

11

Mike Souchak Upsets Vegas Field In Tournament Of Champions

Las Vegas spotlighted Mike Souchak who, after a string of near-misses, won the Tournament of Champions. Crowds and bettors backed Souchak on Calcutta day with bets around 15 to 1 as Crosby and others praised his form. Souchak contrasted with football dreams, noting golf’s money and prestige exceeded pro football, while Winston-like betting chatter circled at the Desert Inn and around casino reactions to the finish.

der Bingle Souchak Las Vegas Mike ‘Souchak Bing Crosby Calcutta Souchal Crosby Houston Jackie Burke Mike Palm Springs Pebble Heath Chauncy Needsham Desert Chauncy Needham Nelson Cullenward San Francisco Golfers Assn. of America Oscar Contratto Souchar Duke University Art Wall Vegas Needham Big Mike Duke Chicago Cardinals Thes Brass Jon E Lewis Harper Chandler Harper I. W. Harper South Africa Gary Soudak Sin City Wall Stan Leonard al Besselink Gene Littler Besselink Wilbur Clark Desert Inn Jim Ferree Hank Greenspun Howie Johnson Ferree Johnson

Study Appeal for Added Race Dates at Los Alamitos

Los Alamitos seeks 24 spring and 31 fall racing days through a 56 day split meet proposal. The California Horse Racing Board postponed action as Orange County contemplates 50 days plus five charity dates. The board also studied scrapping a rule shielding fair races from earnings totals for horse transfers to major tracks, with final action due next meeting.

Los Alamitos California Horse [Racing Board Orange County Los Angeles

Finnegan Second Triumphs in Derby Trial Split at Churchill

Open View edged Finnegan at the wire to win the first division Derby Trial Stakes at Churchill Downs. First Landing took the second division with Royal Orbit third in the first division. John Bruce and Quantrell were second and third in the second division as Open View clocked 1:35.6 over a mile while First Landing posted 1:36.2.

United Press Open View Finnegan First Landing Churchill Downs Royal Orbit John Bruce Quantrell

Booth doubles in CIF swim semifinals at Beverly Hills

Poly High's Stan Booth won the 100 backstroke and the individual medley in the preliminary rounds of the CIF swimming championships at Beverly Hills High School.

Poly High Stan Booth Beverly Hills High

St Anthony Climbs to Third in Catholic League Meet

St Anthony dropped to third place as swimmers posted strong times in the Catholic League meet. standout performances included a 59.9 in the 100 back and 1:33.2 in the 100 individual medley. Millikan topped with 50 free in 25.0 while Serra and others scored in various races.

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Miss Louton Seeks Final Test in Los Alamitos Derby

Tiny Miss Louton, a 117 pound filly with a sharp stride, runs in the 400 yard St Marys Hospital Guild Purse at Los Alamitos hoping to secure a 3 start berth in Saturday’s $20,000 quarter horse championship. Efrain Garza rides in place of Jay Fishburn, leading the field with five rivals including Vannevar and Quick M. Silver.

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Prosser to race at New Ascot in return to action

Roy Prosser, California champion, returns to action tonight at 8:15 in New Ascot Stadium sprint car racing. He will drive Chuck Tucker’s Chevrolet powered racer from Lakeswood, as Andy Campbell’s Bellflower entry climbs CRA standings with Clay Robbins piloting. Chuck Hulse, winner last week, has left the area for Texas League play.

California Racing Assi Roy Prosser New Ascot Stadium Vermont Ave Prosser Lakeswood Chuck Tucker Bellflower Andy Campbell Clay Robbins Parnellie Jones Chuck Hulse

Tanforan Results Best Bet and Money Prospect

Tanforan horse racing page lists Best Bet Spring Alr Best Money Prospect and Longshot Special in various positions. Notable entrants include Miss and Bar Girl, with Mobile's win parlay and Osan Spring Bey listed among bets and outcomes.

Pete McGuire Terry Holly Pete Irk Lee Maverick Minnie Pee Maverick Tony Pee Aibane Srandeatare Snooper Lee Brandyblaze Wendy's Candy Lee Ciara Mary Lst Roy Osan Bey Tin Mayola Mobile Afri Sullvén Milas Louton el Chiite Quito

Drysdale masters Pirates with hidden ball tactics

Roberto Clemente credits Don Drysdale with concealing the ball to outfox the Pirates in a six hitter. Dick Groat hails Drysdale as the fastest pitcher seen this year while Drysdale notes he is faster now than in 1957. Pirates slump noted with ailing players and pitching woes, Giants manager Bill Rigney comments on the Dodgers’ pennant chances and sidelines Sanford’s improved form after adjustments.

Drysdale Philadelphia Quakers Roberto Clemente Don Drysdale Clemente Bucs Pirates Dick Groat Dodges Bob Friend George Witt Don Newcombe Dodgers Friend Danny Murtaugh Murtaugh Giants Bill Rigney Warwick Rigney Sir William Jack Sanford Sanford Phillies Sieney Frank Shellen

Narbonne Beats Lakewood 3-2 In Tight League Game

Narbonne High edged Lakewood 3-2 as Narbonne rallied in the bottom of the sixth. Don Cornelius homered to put Lakewood ahead 2-1 briefly before Narbonne seized control with a two-run triple and late scoring to secure the win.

Narbonne High Jim Thomas Fatewood Ninu Lakewood Swanson Nar Haris the Lancers Don Cornelius Narbonne

Rams win at Millikan High in Moore League golf meet

Ram golfers from Millikan High won a league match at Recreation Park with Jor and Dan Moore competing. Mick Noel and Mike Tracy shared medalist honors as Tuesday’s round ended 23 13.

Ram Millikan High Jordan Recreation Park Mick Noell Mike Tracy Rams Tis

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