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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1959

Page

9

Del Mar Handicap by Roy Betz and Los Alamitos card

Walters carded 2 for tow-net honors at Los Alamitos Sunday while Fred Good was low-gross winner. Local results include a 4-2 first round win for Long Beach Naval Shipyard over Torance Elks in the South California Slow-pitch tournament at Torrance Park. other lines mention varied names and outcomes.

Shop 17 Shop F Long Beach Naval Shipyard Torance Elks California Torrane Park Terrence Erg Wikers Thocesa Oy Ace

Daley Hurt After Line Drive Salutes Athletics Rally

Kansas City Athletics beat the Senators 5-2 in the second game after Washington error by Julio Becquer a miscue on an attempted sacrifice by Johnny Bucks set up a five run Kansas City rally in the sixth inning. Bud Daley left the first game after being hit on pitching hand by a liner with bruised thumb and middle finger but not serious.

Kansas City Washington Julio Becquer Kansas City Athletics Senators Bud Daley Becquer Johnny Bucks

Dolphins Win Jr Olympics Swim Title and LA Skaters Triumph

Dolphins Swim Club of Long Beach and Lakewood edged Santa Monica to win the three day National Jr Olympics Swim Meet at Mayfair Park with 227 points to 226. Robin Durnin, Larry Low, Chip O’Rourke and Bill Murrell set a new SPAAU and National Jr Olympic record of 2 255 in the 10 Years and under 206 meter freestyle. The Los Angeles Braves finished tied 6-6 in a roller derby series with the Chicago Westerners, as teams split 12 games and the Braves won the overall contest on Sunday night with a 2 25 20 victory. The New York teen Chiefs faced the Braves earlier in the day with 123 points. The Dolphin girls placed third with 204 points.

Iikka Suyanto Mayfair Park Ilkka Santa Monica Bob Shumway Los Angeles Braves Chicago Westerners New York Teen Chiefs Thurst Braves Dolphin Girls Robin Durnin Larry Low Chip O'Rourke Bill Mur Rell Long Beach Dolphin Swim Club Tong ‘Beach Lakewood Santa Monica Swim Club Bul Dolphins Los Angeles

Murray Quintet in League Finale

Arthur Murray of Long Beach meets Kirby's Shoes of Los Angeles in a league finale that cannot affect standings as Kirby's clinched the title last week. Top scorers Ed Nichols 143 points for Arthur Murray and Bill Sencher 123 for Kirby's headline the matchup.

Arthur Murray Long Beach Kirby’s Los Angeles Hamilton High Kirby

Nieporte Wins First Tour Event in Four Years

Tom Nie of Bronxville NY captured his first tournament since touring began, firing a 72 hole total of 267 to win at Akrony.

Akrony Tom Nie Bronxville, N.Y

Fishin Facts Highlight Seaside Angling Guide

A compact feature showcasing Seal Beach fishing notes and seasonal tips. It spots two best baits, mentions local anglers and a novice muscling through a sunny morning session. Practical advice aims to boost catches while noting weather and water conditions.

Lakewood Golfers Dominate Park Team in Publinx Match

Lakewood golfers paced by John Richardson with five under par 67 defeated Park Team 10 to 3 at Publinx. Richardson led Lakewood, while Recreation Park and Ousted Park contributed to the decisive scoreline in the early season clash.

Lakewood Golfers Dust Park Publinx John Richardson Lakewood Recreation Park

Kelly Captures Gardena Feature In Riverside Showdown

Kelly of Riverside grabbed the lead on the second lap and stayed ahead to win the 30 lap hot rod feature at Gardena Stadium on Sunday. Other notes mention Southern California Public Links play at Alondra Park and various golf team results with Lakewood, Bob Darnell, and Johnny Lucas among named players.

Jack‘. Kelly Riverside Gardena Stadium California Alondra Park Richardson Dick Carmody Dick Clover Bob Darnell Mike Fedderly Tom Hickman Aloe Sk Ciesk C Barta Recrestoy Birt Adana TFS Reks Det Meadreik

Colt Title to Pensacola ONTARIO World Series Win

Ontario Fla won the Colt League World Series on Sunday by blanking La Mesa California 3 to 0 to claim the title. The victory capped a dominant tournament run with strong pitching and timely hitting from the Pensacola area squad.

Pensacola Ontario UPD Practicals Fla la Mesa Calif

Fragmentary Local Item Teases International News

A partial OCR reads like a garbled local item mentioning Pra Tee Ee Merce, Mr Wee, and PS PRs with reference to International new news and an event around 63. The legible names and terms suggest a brief clerical or notices item rather than a full report.

Mr Wee

Betz Best Likely Winner and Bets Report

Gray Shark is tipped as the most probable winner in the fourth race. Teo France is seventh. De Anza 1st to American Maid in second. Henge Special languid in gib. U.

Gray Shark Teo France Dally Henge

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