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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1962

Page

14

Oklahoma State Eyes High Rating in Invitational Upset

Oklahoma State, led by sophomores Jan King Gene Johnson and Larry Hawk, won the Long Beach Invitational by defeating Drake 61 59, moving to 7 1 on the season. Coach Hescorto, age 58, eyes another NCAA title but faces a lean turnout at the event.

AL Larson Oklahoma State Aggies Long Beach Drake Hescorto Stillwaters Long Beach State Jan King Gene Johnson Larry Hawk King OSU Bob Kurland Thamen Jon Stu

Long Beach Invitational highlights and all tourney picks

Long Beach defeated Loyola 68 61 in the consolation final and earned Stan Anderson 22 points 12 rebounds on the all tournament team. Drake’s Ray Quinn and Billy Foster also made the all tourney list as Perry promotes the event to national exposure despite local attendance.

York Okloana City University of New Mexico Perry Long Beach Des Moines Stillwater Drake Oklahoma State Lafayette Ollahoma City Tha Loyola Stan Anderson 49Ers Ray Quinn Billy Foster Bob Pestolesi Dick Perry Jim Mangen Hawk Don Linsenmeyer

35 000 Expected for Anita Opener At Santa Anita Park

Santa Anita opens a 55 day winter meeting with 35 000 in prospect for the opening program headlined by the 20 000 added Palos Verdes Handicap at six furlongs. The meet runs to March 11 and features four 100 000 added classics including the Strub Stakes on Jan 26 and the Santa Anita Derby on March 2. Olden Times to carry 126 pounds in the Palos Verdes with Bill Shoemaker aboard.

Ernie Mason Santa Anita Park Palos Verdes Rex Callsworth California Olden Times Santa Anita Bill Shoemaker Shoemaker

Caliente Race Meet Results and Confusion

A fragmentary report from the Caliente event lists race results and misread entries. It mentions second races with various placements, and notes a few declared qualifiers though many names and details are garbled. The piece references track names, athletes, and a sale item, but specifics are unreadable.

Verona and Grito Tie in NL Hockey Results

Verona and Grito played in a National League hockey match ending in a 4-4 draw. Verona scored twice in the first period while Grito answered with two in the second and final frame to force the stalemate.

Asker Verona & Grito

Border Win for Dana C in Fast Time

Dana C scored a three quarter length victory over Nose Hardrock in the six furlong Yuletide Purse at Caliente. Jockey Danty Belasquez rode Dana C to a fast time of 1:09 to 5 as Jerri y Dance finished third. Dana C paid 6.60 3.60 240 while Jose Hardrock paid 3.60 2.40 and Jerri Dance 2.20. In the 510 handicapping contest six players nailed perfect cards to win 9 823 each. 166 tickets paid 118 23 each from a 92 452 pool. Crowd of 14 058 saw Esteban Medina win four races for the second straight day.

Agua Caliente UPI Dana C Hardrock Caliente Race Track Danty Belasquez Jerriy Dance Jose Hardrock Jerri Dance

East Racer 2 Cee Defeats Ouerec S Eanes in Relay Meet

In a regional race, East Racer 2 Cee edged Ouerec S Eanes by a narrow margin at the meet. The event showcased sprint finishes and strong performances from local clubs, with coaches praising the effort from both sides.

AL Hockey Ouerec Eanes

Mexico Underdogs Face Davis Cup Challenge in Australia

Mexico team captain Pancho Contreras says his side will give a good show as two days remain before the Davis Cup challenge round in Brisbane. Captain Harry Hopman of Australia cautions the defending champions will face a hard test. Emerson and Fraser boost doubles for Australia with recent strong showings as injuries test rib mask relief.

Brisbane Australia Pancho Contreras Harry Hopman Roy Emerson Neale Fraser Emerson Art Fraser Fred Stole Bob Hewitt Emerson Rod Laver Contreras Antonio Palafox Rafael Gsuna

Steers Rally To Fourth Straight Victory In ABL

Kansas City Steers defeated the Philadelphia Tapers 103 97 before a large home crowd to extend their win streak to four. Bil Bridges led with 32 points and 22 rebounds, Maurice King added 27, and Larry Staverman scored 21 as the Steers paced the league in a Sunday doubleheader performance.

Kansas City UA Kansas Gtg Philadelphia Tapers Harlen Globetrotters Bil Bridges Maurice King Larry Staverman MBM Stee Arbo

Cantrell Clinches Season Finale at Western Speedway

Billy Cantrell of Ontario won the CIA finale at Western Speedway Gardens on the 24th lap, grabbing his third main event of the year. The chaotic field featured several drivers and a mix of race notes, with Cantrell prevailing for the season end.

Billy Cantrell Ontario CIA Ai Western Speedway Gardens Ponce Sime Resiser Gora Maer Herm Feng Eiat Coven Cervera Athenee Cervere I ST A

Weather Forecast For Corsicat in December

An unclear weather forecast fragment mentions cloudy conditions with a chance of light showers and tides. It references Inter Svelara and Petts, with scattered weather notes and numbers, but due to unreadable OCR details the exact locations dates and measurements are uncertain.

Roming Dean Inter Svelara Etreety Calton

McCall Sparkles as Rockets Rout Hollywood Stars 11-2

Beach Rockets overwhelm Hollywood All-Stars 11-2 at Blair Field. Brian McCall drives in two early runs, Don Rowe earns the win, Banks collects three singles in four at bats, and Custy Cox shines in relief as the Rockets power past the Stars.

Brian McCall Beach Rockets Hollywood All-Stars Blair Field Eree Banks Gary Korsmeier Banks Warner Tome Ron Mertus Mertus McCall Frank Smith Don Rowe Custy Cox Rowe Wagner Oth Chiago Prichard Roe Stara Raaeh Tara OHI Leal

Noren Retired From Hawaii Manager Post

Honolulu UPI reports former major league outfielder and first baseman Noren guided Hawaii to a winning record in his first season as field manager. He will return as Islander skipper in 1960.

Noren Honolulu UPI Hawaii

Hamline Foe Saturday for State Cagers

Long Beach State closes preconference schedule with Hamline University of St Paul Minnesota as the first meeting between the schools. Hamline coach Joe Hutton in 31 seasons has 364 victories. Hamline won NAIA titles in 1930 1943 and 194? The Gators open conference play Jan 4 against Los Angeles State after a 64 41 victory over Loyals in the LB Invitational.

Long Beach State Hamline University St Paul Minnesota Pipers Joe Hutton Hutton Playyers Hamline Eager Los Angeles State Dick Perry

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