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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1957

Page

20

Sports HERRY-GO-ROUND-By WANK HOLLING WORTH

A bruising sports column from Long Beach area archives discusses two prominent athletes involved in a sensational trial and their connections to football and baseball. It mentions game incidents, plays, and fan reactions while quoting readers about roller derby and media coverage.

Sports Herry Wank Holling Worth Bitfor Saugus Zuma Beach Long Beach Tds Tae Expose Ecrapiog

Ocean Angling Boom Across Southern California Spots

Anglers enjoy a diverse fishing week as boats from Horseshoe to Oceanside report strong catches. Barracuda and yellowtail dominate long runs from San Clemente to Catalina, with San Diego fleets tallying substantial yellowfin and dorado. Freshwater reports note good trout limits, while overall season totals rise across coastal spots.

Pacific Landing Super Express Pierpoint Oceanside San Clemente City Ensenada Malibay Paradise Cove Barracuda San Malvo San Ciemente Eneiit Ben San Clemente Oceanyside Catelina San Diego Coronado Coronados Catalina Dolfhin—Hais Johnny Haas Suzon Newport Beach Loest Boats Laguna Beach Dana Point Balboa Sur Paradise Cave Coronado Islands Hornet Richard Bro Cuda Toyon Bay Assn

Bilko Hits 50th as Hollywood blanking New York rival

George Witt pitched a four hitter to blank Ban Dlaga 4-0 at Gilmore Field. Steve Bilko belted his 40th homer of the season for Los Angeles in a losing cause as Vancouver won 10-1. Sacramento defeated San Francisco 2-1 in the Pacific Coast League action.

George Witt Hollywood Ban Dlaga Gilmore Field Steve Bilko Los Angeles Vancouver Erv Paliea Angels Mavid Jeane Ici Saccamento San Francco Gunbiero Bartirme Moranth Petit Mortn LO Kewlendt Wadeer Teaver Hale Jorgensen Shall au—Narshell Segrio Watxina Gin R&kr Darteh Watkins Wherlich Watking Dustan Stoplelner Sh Glos Cartusel

Trio From Area Set for World Water Ski Meet

Three Long Beach area water skiers Vicki Van Hock Chuck Stearns and Mickey Amsbery were named to represent the United States in the World Water Ski Championships at Cypress Gardens Florida The U S team defends its title as Europe Australia and South America send strong squads In San Diego over the weekend Van Hook 38 won the junior girls title Stearns took the men s crown and Amsbery with Van Hook captured the mixed doubles championship.

Long Beach Area Vicki van Hock Chuck Stearns Mickey Amslery United States Cypress Gardens Fla Europe Australia South America San Diego Miss van Hank Stearns Amsbry Miss van Hook

Santa Barbara Races Draw 200 Drivers

More than 200 drivers will compete in the eighth annual Santa Barbara sports car road races this weekend. The race is announced by the California Sports Car Club and the Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce. Noted entrants include Bob Oxer driving an Aston Martin and Jin Parkison in an Austin-Healey.

Santa Barbara

Notable MLB, tennis, boxing and sailing notes from AP briefs

Pitcher Harshman and first baseman Torgeson may miss the White Sox crucial Кан eees tenigat start. Gil Bett out for season with fractured right foot. Milwaukee ravens list Adcock Briton Lagan Buht as temporarily disabled. Armstrong beats Sawyer in New York. Patterson may defend title indoors in New York this fall. Woods completes crossing Lake Ontario to Toronto Centre Island after 20 hours. Blails coaches 40 candidates including 12 from returning Jetterman. Orta! Gratham starts two week Colts tutoring project. Walker Cuppers and Reid Tack aim to scare the American Team this weekend. England wins eight, ties one of 11 to claim Cup of Nationals tennis. U S West finishes. Officials plan eminent domain against Wayne Poulson in Squaw Valley Olympic dispute. Hydroplane driver McClung dies from spill. Goodwin wins C stock hydro race.

Duck Harshman Ari Torgeson Chicago White Sox Kaneees Tenigat Gil Bett Ciicinnasi Milwaukee Joe Adcock Billy Briton Lagan Bob Buht Armstrong Andy Sawyer New York Floyd Patterson Cus D'Amato Woods Yrami Lake Ontario Toronto Centre Island Marl Blails Jetterman Orta Gratam Baltimore Colts Byrui Joe Carrard Reid O. England U. S. West Attorney General's Office Wayne Poulson Squaw

Virginia CC Golf Qualifying Starts Invitational Opens 19 Teams

Qualifying for the ninth annual Virginia County Club Golf begins today with 19 teams entered. Top individuals include Frank Hixon of San Gabriel and Paul Karves of Amery as competition heats up. Bob Lemon is paired with Dr. Peter Mamulz in a noted pairing as the event proceeds.

Virginia County Club Frank Hixon San Gabriel Paul Karves Amery Bob Lemon Peter Mamulz Guo

Hawks Open Tournament With 6-0 Win Over Bremen

Long Beach Nite Hawks open defense of softball title with a 6-0 victory over Bremen Indians on Monday night. Jack Randall pitched a two hitter while eight Hawks recorded hits. Leroy Zimmerman to face Tulsa in next round with runs by Silvas Hull Govette and Herder.

New Bedford Long Beach Nite Hawks Bremen Indians Jack Randall Hawks Randall Tulsa Okla Joe Rodgers Leroy Zimmerman Larry Silvas Bill Hull Lnfield Nitehawks Cleo Govette Silvas Hull Ted Herder Bremen Witehawks Asnl Susie Tote

Softball Results From Local Games

Fragmentary softball scores feature teams such as Goo 1 and Robinson Bros 2, Eire Dent 6, Mastic Tie R 7, Patsol 12 808, Dobbs Diexel 2, Local 405 TAV R 3, and Wilmington Mésehants 0. Notable entries include Harbor Acc vs focal 195, Dinos versus Mazhor Mgrehants, and a 2:35 time for Douriss Playott.

Oral Goo BT Stinge Robinson Bros Eire Dent Mastic Tie C. Dor Bae Room Patsol Fonraguara Dobbs Diexel Mary’ Gtar Old Man Lucharan Sedans Eponsotiesd Wilmington Mésehants Jponient's Danzlas Harbor Acc Focal Douriss Russ Mangold Voupian Houghton Mazhor Dinos

American Association mismeanalls results report

In a compact standings note the American Association shows a 7-7 mark for Mismeanalls, 2-2 for Indianapolis, Wichita posting 9 with Paul Charleston at 3, mmana at 4, and Reaver 10 while Lowavnie remains. The fragmentary data suggests a league tally amid unclear event details.

American Association Mismeanalls Indianapolis Wichita Paul Charleston Mmana Reaver Lowavnie A

Red Sox explode for 16 runs with four homers in seven

In Kansas City, Willard Nixon blanks the Athletics 16-0 as Frante Malzone Ward Zauchin Ted Lepcio and Jim Piersall slug four homers in a seven inning outburst aided by 19 hits. Ralph Terry takes the loss and Nixon improves to 12-8.

Kansas City Boston Red Sox Willard Nixon Kansas City Athletics Frante Malzone Ward Zauchin Ted Lepcio Jim Piersall Red Sox Tom Margen Dave Hill Ralph Terry Nixon Terry Malzone Piersall Zauchin Jacke Jensen Gene Stephens Bosox Ted Williams Bast Bangas Amiloa Fowerth Kinus Gert Williamadf Skin Ceeeee Yolalg Beaton Tim—Ar Raven OND

Choate Wins Extra Hole Golf Tourney At Lakewood

Peter Choate 16 and Jerry Kestenberg 17 both shot under par to lead the Lakewood Junior Golf Tournament. Choate sank a one foot birdie on the extra hole to win, while Kestenberg tied for first and forced playoff. Girls winner Janet Kirby 17 posted 83.

Peter Choate Ranelo Jerry Kestenberg Lakewood Kestenberg Pete Ber Camberlatn

O'Malley Eyes Chavez Ravine Park Plan and Land Issues

The article reports on O'Malley seeking a ball park site at Chavez Ravine with city owned lands totaling about 50 acres plus a 2 acre park area and a water reservoir creating grading problems. Councilman Roybal questions legal rights to transfer land from the federal government for recreation rather than commercial use. Acquiring additional land to reach 350 acres and relocating the zoo are noted as major hurdles, though McClellan stays hopeful and will present a similar report to the Board of Supervisors.

Holand Chavez Ravine City Park O'Malley Ball Park Roybal Rewest McClellan Counci Board of Supervisors

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