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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1960

Page

8

Olympians and Football Grabbing the brass rings weekend

A hectic sports weekend features pole vaulter Dave Clark from Grand Prairie Texas vaulting 15 3 in trials to make the U S squad and others like Al Can iello and Bobby Morrow near selection. Rivalries and referee innovations in Chargers Titans game highlight officials with large numbers as Bob Austin discusses color tests. Various athletes including George Young Alex Beechenridge Hugh McElhenny and Oxys Faust share anecdotes from training camps and Olympic preparations.

U. S Dave Clark Grand Prairie Texas Dave Aubrey Dooley Caniello Rome Pennsylvania Mama Cantello Charger-Titan Chain Gang Bob Austin Sid Gillman Sid Bobby Morrow Rona

Martin fined five day suspension over dugout incident

Billy Martin of the Reds was fined $500 and suspended five days after a punch during the game. Reds president Warren Giles said Martin’s actions were unprofessional, while pitcher Jim Brewer of the Cubs, injured in the incident, was to be operated on for facial fractures and out for at least a month.

Billy Martin Cincin Cardinals Martin Reds Baseball Commis Allsioner Ford Frick Jim Brewer Giles Chicago Cubs Warren Giles Boosters Marlin Treds Paysenters Dbecore

Del Mar San Diego Handicap field features top 14 racers

Sea heen carries 120 pounds as the top weight in the $22,100 San Diego Handicap at Del Mar. The star-studded lineup includes Twentyone Guns and Find, last year’s top finishers, along with nine other stakes winners. Azure’s Orphan seeks a return to form after the 1959 Del Mar Futurity victory, while Eddie Schmidt and King O' Turf carry 138 pounds each. Results from the Fullerton Lions Club Purse show Spectrum 2nd boosting to front, with Summer Story second and Fierien third, as Azure's Orphan finishes with a 6 furlongs time of 1 092/5. Wager payouts: Sea heen $4.80, $3.40, $83.20. Sumter Story $10.60, $6.40. Fierien $6.00.

del Mar San Diego Twentyone Guns and Seaheen Round Hollywood Park Seaneen Rogelio Trejos Eddie Schmidt King O' Turf Azure Fullerton Lions Club Spectrum Piersen Donald Pierce Chen Balas Cig Irene Vod Piel A. Jouan Isan Jay Nee Howdy Rena Noar Griia Burns Chalntonta Cramery Aimilar Rota Igerties Eas Criquiet Contanton Campas UONOT Icky Nixon Maese Prarcu Hracier Fyear-Olus Alcowangel Thea. Schmidt Trejos aiSing Ganas Atuctory Toad Snor Anriy Sored Casta Mandevs

Hawks Defeat Comets In Tight Culver City Ballgame

Leroy Zimmerman bested Richie Stephen in a pitching duel as Long Beach Nice toppled Culver City 40 to 0 Friday night. Zimmerman fanned 12 while yielding two hits. Long Beach scored twice in the second inning as Red Meaks and Larry Silvas contributed. Hawks travel to Santa Barbara to meet Jackie Newman tonight.

Culver City Leroy Zimmerman Richie Stephen Long Beach Meaks Tim Hawks Santa’ ‘Barba Jackie Newman Hitebawas Gilver City Adarai Bivenin Faron Beamone

Jackson Pistol Ace Captures National Trophy Match

Army Sgt First Class Andrew N. Jackson of San Francisco topped the National Trophy Individual Pistol Match at Camp Perry Ohio with a 294 out of 300 to secure top honors in the national pistol matches.

Camp Perry Ohio UPI Army Andrew N. Jackson San Francisco

Seattle jockeys ride chance at Longacres season

Ronald Ehlers of Long Beach and Merrill Faulkner of Renton rode off the Longacres track Friday for the balance of the season. Dani e Topping of the New York Yankees urged coast to coast expansion to include Los Angeles. Faulkner faced a bad check accusation. stewards listed Ehlers in the riders’ standings and questioned Faulkner’s license.

Seattle Uy Ronald Ehlers Long Beach Calif Merill Faulkner New York Los Angeles Topping Yonkens Yankees Faulkner Chicago Stewlards Ehlers Stewl Ehlers Washington State Holling Commission Believer

Yankee Boss Hits Expansion Move

Speculation says New York could obtain a National League team in 1962 or 1963, while Los Angeles and other cities are eyed for Continental League franchises. The Continental League reportedly planned 1, and later 12 teams across New York, Minneapolis-St Paul, Houston, Fort Worth Dallas, Atlanta, Denver, Toronto, and Buffalo.

New York Los Angeles Brooklyn Dodgers Minneapolis-St. Paul Hooston Fort Worth-Dallas Atlanta Denver Toronto Buffalo

Betz Best Most Probable Winner Check In 7th

A brief sports item notes Betz named as best probable winner in a competition with the check in scheduled for the seventh position. The fragment suggests racing or event betting context and a formal listing of contenders.

Caliente Selections to MAC MCOUIRE at Missuacke Radio’s Chance

Caliente Selections to MAC MCOUIRE at Missuacke Radio’s Chance, serine. 2 Bultte Sav, Tstrockle, Mafam, Friewbettee, Oye Ore ashe Fag ET ante, Keg Ventre A Verve. Sa poveert, 1 Baoete Bass in ae ahs d Ni pean Ee oy, 1, ae rere et. Conotr, Honer, Wester: Tereal Courage. Tatwaye Dipstol.

Caliente Mac McOuire Missuacke Serine

Dotted Swiss Leads Entry in Sapling and Whitney Stakes

At Saratoga Dotted Swiss and On Ant share top weight in the Armour Handicap while Talent Show seeks the Whitney. The Sapling Stakes offers 100000 added and 136875 stakes for 2 year olds with Gallo Cesare carrying 123 pounds in the Sapling. Hail To Reason heads a strong 7 year old division entry list as racing action centers on Rockingham Park and Ussory riders.

Acxdaled Mouth Park Arling Jets Saratoga Lot 14 California Whitney Cesare New Jersey Bob Manchester Ussory Rockschingham Parl

Itsa Great Day Leads Upset Stakes Contenders

Anesie Ace decks a bulky field by 1 18 a five furlong pace mark. Itsa Great Day is among Hamburg Germany VA Day Iron Rail He's A Pistol Neale Fraser and Chinchilla Itsa Great Day who is the defending champ. Wimbledon remains unbeaten in five races but was defeated Friday by Pierre Darmon at Delaware Park and Paris. If all 18 start the six furlong International Tennis Tournament could produce a six furlong purse and a long day ahead.

Itsa Hamburg Germany Va— Day Iron Rail Neale Fraser Chinchilla Dayj Wimbledon Fridas Pierre Darmon Delaware Park Paris Pimlico Willment

Del Mar Race Cards Feature Scratches and Claims

The Del Mar program shows multiple scratches and maidens in claiming races, with detailed entries including horses like Moreno and Vincent, purses around 5000 dollars, and notable prices. Race notes discuss pace, closers, and final positions, highlighting tight finishes and post-race comments on horses such as Royal Vintage and Tanoveht as the crowd cheers.

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