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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1960

Page

11

Tarzan Yell Steals Spotlight At Long Beach Track Meet

Don Bragg the Penns Grove born pole vaulter dazzled Long Beach Century Club attendees at Cal Poly with his Tarzan yell drawing the loudest cheers among Olympians coached by Larry Snyder. The Palo Alto Trials star and world record jumper drew strong reactions from peers and spectators alike in a lively luncheon preview of the Olympic spirit.

Long Beach Century Club Cal Poly Adonis Penns Grove N. J Don Bragg Century Club Diane Olson Charley Dressen Don Drysdale Larry Snyder Bragg Don Zsa Zsa Gabor Snyder Tarzan Loose Sitting Bull General Custer Pomona Board of Trustees Rock Hudson Skinny Ennis Gorgeous George London David Sime J'affalo Bragg Sime Duke Dave Palo Alto Shea Stanford Stadium Long Beach Herschel Smith Pacific Ave Veterans Stadium Mr. Bragg Exrol Flynn Canoga Park Dave Davis Jimmy Piersall Davis Rome

City League Boxing Results and Highlights

Roundup from a City League boxing card at the Olympic Auditorium includes a 10 round main event won by Emelio Flores by a split decision over an opponent named Ramos or similar. Duncan and others fought on a stacked undercard with judges tallying close scores. Several bouts featured split decisions and referee rulings as attendees noted Flores winning and local fighters gaining exposure.

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Man Replaces SACRAMENTO Racing Board Member

Gov. Brown appoints Robert Driver of San Diego to fill the California Racing Board seat vacated by George L. Holmes of Long Beach. Holmes’ term expired last week and Driver begins a four year term.

Sacramento Brown Robert San Diego George L. Holmes Long Beach California Racing Board Holmes

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An unreadable OCR fragment lists names and numbers likely from a sports scorecard or scoreboard. The text includes fragmented entries such as Southern Assa Avante Shrey 3 Eiene 3 temchis Chatton and Nastwite at Hatile Fain, with unclear context and missing event details.

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Farrell and Saltza Shine in Olympic Trials

In Detroit the swimming and diving trials saw Farrell, a 23 year old Kansan, post a rapid 55.6 in the semi and 55.8 in the final of the 100 meters as he and Von Saltza lead eight qualifiers toward the U.S. Olympic team. Marinacci and Kuehl also posted strong times as the prelims produced tense matchups. Hall dominated the three meter springboard with 170.48 points, securing an Olympic berth.

Steve Clark Santa Clarance Husky Bruce Hunter Harvard Bob Kaufman Kaufman Clark Farrell Sam Hall Hall Ohio State

Bues Win Dodgers Tumbled to Fourth

Dodgers dropped to fourth as Bues won amid a rough day for the Dodgers. Frank Howard hit a 430-foot double but was cut down at third. Williams failed to field a bunt. Duke Snider took over in right field and Jim Gilliam moved to first. The crowd of 25,876 booed as Law, Groat, and Larker contributed to the tense game, with Stan Williams yielding key moments. In other notes, Chris Von Saliza of Santa Clara won the 100-meter freestyle qualifiers at the Brennan Olympic pool, while 16-year-old tall blond set a new American mark securing a spot in tonight’s finals.

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High-Flyin' Birds Clip Chisox 6 2

Baltimore Orioles top Chicago White Sox 6 to 2 as the home side surged ahead in a high intensity AL clash. Early pressure yielded runs, while standout plays and defensive miscues shaped the outcome, leaving Chicago trailing and Baltimore riding momentum toward the pennant push.

Baltimore Baltimore Orioles Chicago White Sox

Dodgers Struck Down as Red Sox Rally Past Athletics

In a tight ballgame, the Red Sox rallied to defeat the Dodgers 4 2. Koufax struggled, Sievers homered, and Davis delivered key hits, including a single in the ninth. Larker, Snider, and Clemente contributed for Boston as the Dodgers fell behind after an earlier strong start by the Athletics.

Williams suffers bitter third loss in skid

Williams, on a five game win streak, dropped his third defeat in a 2-1 duel with Law and a 2-0 shutout by the Phillies. Larker erupted, bumped umpire Ken Burkhart and was ejected for the fourth time. Padres (8-8) hurling ace Johnny Padres and Dodgers start Bob Friend (11-6) faced lineup woes as a key hitter sat with back trouble.

Ya Wuuuig Williams T ‘J Law Ilthe Phillies Larker Ken Burkhart Johnny Padres Dodgers Bob Friend

Weather and betting twists shape 1960 pennant hopes

Bob Kelley notes Southern California weather could tilt the pennant race as Dodgers and Braves confront scheduling constraints and postponed games. He points to daily double wagering debates at Santa Anita and Hollywood Park, plus a stalled Pick Six ruling by racing board awaiting a state AG opinion.

Rounion Park Santa Anita Dr. Strut Hollywood Park Hollypark Bob Strub Racing Board State Attorney General's Office

Senators Pound Cleveland 9-0 As Pascual Shuts Out

Washington bolstered by a five hit game from Pascual, who shut out Cleveland 9-0 in American League action. Newk retired early, and the Senators rode strong hitting to derail the Indians. Damon's homer and Glavine's performance highlighted a decisive win for Washington.

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