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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1964
Page
7
Harlem Globetrotters promoter Abe Saperstein chronicles a globe trotting 1960s tour, describing Italy adventures, Prague and East Berlin stops, Pope visits, and a growing troupe led by Meadowlark Lemon. He notes audience zeal, travels across 62 countries, and the act’s enduring appeal amid past league turmoil.
Blassie regains Jimineet from Page B-1 to claim the world heavyweight title for the fourth time. The event drew 10,400 fans at the Ch poreen arena as Edouard and Redahl staged early pressure and Carter Carpentier fought through a packed audience.
The Santa Margarita Handicap for fillies and mares is split into two divisions due to a large entry list. Oil Royalty heads the first division with Delhi Maid and Curious Clover also strong, while Pirie Erin leads the second with Jalousie II and Jazz Queen in pursuit. Each division carries a $37,500 added purse, with the race set to run in seven and eight as the first and second divisions respectively. Oil Royalty has recent wins in the Beldame and Vineland to justify top weight.
North Carolina Supreme Court sustains 14 count bribery and conspiracy convictions against St Louis residents Dave Goldberg and Steve Lekometros in a case tied to college basketball player inducements. The ruling reinforces prior prison sentence outcomes.
Senator Hart accused professional sports of hypocrisy over antitrust exemptions in broadcasting and prizes. Witnesses urged Congress to extend exemptions to professional basketball and hockey, following baseball. A separate note says nationalist China will attend the Tokyo Olympics despite IOC ruling. Crothers named outstanding performer after a decisive semifinal victory.
A full color film titled Surfing Hollow Days will be shown tonight at 3 pm in the Wilson High School Auditorium. Bruce Brown, Wilson High graduate and former Long Beach resident, provided the film noted for five milestones in surfing. Admission is $1.50 with a free door prize: a Jacobs customer board.
Track and Field News selects Joba Rambo as the top junior college athlete of the year. Rambo, enrolled at Long Beach State, dominates the high jump prospects and is a leading candidate for the U S Olympic team. Other winners include Yang for decathlon marks, Brumel the top field performer, and Peasel as pole vault standout.
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