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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1960

Page

7

Nitehawks Lead Strong Softball Field In Long Beach Tourney

A Long Beach column previews the World Softball Tournament. The Nitehawks, defending champions with a 31–5 season, rely on top pitchers Jack Randall and Leroy Zimmerman and standout Lou Novikoff. Other strong teams include McComb Tulsa Dallas Fort Worth and Canadian New Westminster. The piece praises local talent and notes a feud between ASA and ISC, urging clean, competitive play and pride in shaping Southern California as softball’s hub.

Hank Hollingworth Long Beach Dodgers Nitehawk Larry Sitvas Lucky Hamiston Cleo Goyette California Nitehawks McComb Tulsa Okla Dallas Ft. Worth Tex New Westminster B.C John Ridley Bremerton Wash Rock Island New Bedford Ould International Softball Congress Nithawks Jack Randall Leroy Zimmerman Eddie’ Waymire Clint Herron Stan White Ted Herder Nick Hopkins Hopkins Lou Novikoff Long Beach State Roger Full Novikoff ASA JSC Hank Amateur Softball Association ISC United States

First Major League Ice Hockey in Los Angeles Tests Westward Expansion

In Los Angeles two Toronto Maple Leafs versus Boston Bruins games at the Sports Arena on Sept. 20 and 22 may decide if the NHL expands westward in 1961-62. If attendance nears 25,000 for the pair, L.A. could receive a franchise as the league eyes entertainment dollars in Southern California.

Los Angeles Toronto Maple Leafs Boston Bruins NHL L.A California Gene Bearden Long Beach Cleveland Indians Helena Arkansas American Legion Mai Whitfield Liberia

Del Mar Charts and Imposter Scrutiny in Market Notes

Fragmented OCR notes describe Del Mar charts and a string of garbled phrases about payments, sales, and fees. Mentions of Charley and Lily hint at individuals involved in market dealings and a possible imposter reference amid unclear context.

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Our Rulla Tops Derby Field at Del Mar Today

Our Rulla aims for another feature win at Del Mar while facing 11 rivals in the 11th running of the Del Mar Derby. The 3-year-old son of Nashua, carrying 120 pounds, will attempt the mile with trainer Doyle guiding him as King’s Marshall looms as a top threat and Betty’s Fortune seeks pace in a nine-race card led by the Ta Talla Mile.

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Softball Tourney Sees Calfifornia Teams Compete

Teign, Taft, Escon said to face El Paso and McComb in a stacked field with New Westminster returning as a dark horse. McComb adds pitcher Dick Brubaker, 1958 world tournament batting champion, from New Bedford. Admission runs 160 dollars for reserved seats and one dollar for general bleachers. box office opens at 3:30 a.m.

Teign California Taft Escondido el Paso McComb New Westminster Dick Brubaker New Bedford

TAB TAY LARK Closing Day at Saratoga

Two rich turf races highlight Saratoga closing day with the $75,000 Hopeful for 2-year-olds and the $100,000 American Derby for 3-year-olds. T. V. Lark leads a small field in the Derby after a recent Arlington win, while Hail To Reagan Falfield Bronzerulla and others chase the season finale stakes amid a crowded juvenile slate.

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Bonneville speed trials set nine new records at Bonneville

UPI reports at Bonneville Utah on Friday nine records fell as racers wrapped up runs for the penultimate day Mickey Thompson broke his own 330 mph national mark with 342 mph Ed and Bill Perry of Los Angeles set a new roadster class record of 182 mph in a 1953 Studebaker Coupe powered by a 405 cubic inch supercharged Chrysler engine The old roadster mark stood at 174 mph.

Bonneville Flats Utah UPI Mickey Thompson Iyworld Bill Perry Los Angeles Studebaker

Connie Mack Results San Biero Detected Me 0

A terse note records Connie Mack results at San Biero where DetecH finished with a 0 score. This brief item highlights a sports outcome with limited context.

Connie Mack San Biero

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