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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1962
Page
8
The Rams opened with a dominant 37 to 7 win over the Washington Redskins at the Coliseum drawing 65 201 fans. The Rams offense clicked early and built a commanding lead, showcasing their improved attack and defense in a decisive exhibition result.
Bo Belinsky pitched his first win in 50 days at Chavez Ravine guiding the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins. He limited the Twins to few hits and backed by solid run support, the Angels moved ahead in the standings behind a strong start and timely hitting.
San Diego built two long scoring drives behind quarterback Jack Kemp and rookie Joba Hadl and added a 27 yard field goal by George Bltsir to defeat the Dallas Texans 17-0 at Balboa Stadium before 25 555 fans.
Jay Baysinger of Whittier won the National Stock Car raz championship at Lions Drag Strip on Saturday. Bob Maverick of Carlsbad Bay Singer, driving a Corvette, faced a crash during the heat at 1256 second reaching 113.63 mph.
Les Craxford won a rain shortened sprint car event at Ascot Park on Saturday night after overtaking the field in the second lap. The race featured a chaotic finish with several competitors nearing the lead before Craxford secured the win amid wet conditions.
A fragmented sports brief from a 19th century American association season mentions teams and players in a junior baseball context. It references Lasoo Sadten Puzyuts Tar Lescce Prxrete BES Deed Leaver and other players like Jems Oneal along with generic statuses of games and standings.
Wedgeworth of PNB WGN led the Class C Pre and tied for first in a Trapshooting event at Dominguez Gun-Fra Clay. Final rounds crowned Wedgeworth for a potential national championship berth as other competitors like Beaty Chater and Monica Vex also posted strong finishes in various races and divisions.
Local notes describe a special race event tied to sewer line work and a referenced team led by Sriram, with plans for outreach and a community effort to address the drainage issue. Officials and organizers, including a named engineer, coordinate timelines and safety measures.
Flutterby under jockey Johnny Longden is a solid favorite in today’s one mile feature at the Women’s Club of Carlsbad purse. He faces strong rivals including Colonel Carr Prince Lewker and Glencoe Kid with Glencoe Kid expected to pace early.
American light heavyweight Davey Moore defends his title in Helsinki Finland Friday in the featured bout of the week as a major boxing card unfolds with other scheduled fights and regional coverage surrounding the event.
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