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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1959

Page

8

Caliente Race Track Faces Mexico City Pressure After Rosarito Raid

Caliente race track operators fear Mexican government moves after the Rosarito Beach raid on a Baja California casino. Mex City officials aimed to pressure Governor Maldonado and put Americans at the center of the incident. The episode raises concerns about safety for American visitors and potential disruption to Baja California wagering venues.

Aexico Rosarito Beach Agua Caliente Tijuana Mexico Caliente Maldonado Baja California Mexico City Feds Caliente Race Track Maddonado Vann Fronton

Poly Aquas Trip Downey In Coast League Meet Sweep

Poly High varsity swept all three divisions over Downey in the Coast Moore League IAAP meet opener. Stan Roath led the varsity with a double, contributing to Poly’s medley and relay wins as Downey fought to several runner up times in the meet.

Poly High Downey Poly Stan Roath

High School Cage Scores Summary

Basketball scores list from multiple high school games includes Bt Anthony 74 over Cantwell 49, Downey 74 over Warren Ad Blompion 97 to 47, Lynwood 47 over Ancala 7s, San Marino 96 over FA Hancho 47, Montebello 70 over Santa Fe 54, Santa Ana $8 over Barden Grove 45.

Anthony Cantwell Jordan Larkewond Downey Warren Ad. Blompion Lynwood Ancala San Marino FA Hancho Helldower Centennial Paramount Domingues Aviation Buena Park Tanrho Alamitos Mary Star Famona Catholic Montebello Santa Fe Fullerton Huntington Beach Santa Ana Barden Grove

Poly Wilson Clash in League Titanic

Poly and Wilson meet in a crucial Moore League showdown at LBCC gym at 8 p.m. with 2,000 fans expected. Poly eyes top seed as Carmichael and Cox clash. Wilson, missing Shinner due to a foot infection, seeks to upset and force a title tie with recent loss.

Poly Wilson Jerome Hall Poly-Wilson

Heiss and Brown Lead Canadian Open Skate Title Chase

World champion Heiss led the six school figures with 575.7 points as Tim Brown of Colorado Springs moved near the top in the senior men’s half of the North American figure skating meet in Toronto. Finnegan of Boston trailed, with Brown facing Brower of Alhambra and Canadian Daw Jackson for the senior men title as competition wraps up today.

Toronto Rert Caro Molas Ozona Park N. Y Fs Ted Mth Brown Bob Brower Alhambra Calif Daw ‘Jackson

Wilson High dominates Compton in Coast Moore swim meet

Wilson High swept past Compton 58 19 at the Coast Moore League meet in the Tar Babes pool. Zack and Kohlhaas led a double win showing with multiple event winners including freestyle relays and individual medleys, while West and French starred for Wilson in sprints and relays.

Paul Zack Nell Kohlhaas Wilson High Coast Moore League Compton Tarbabes Bruin Bees Steptey Wilson Ean Rauth Peon Martti CW Ahi CW Martie Pale Bane Sod Freralyte Zack CW Knowles Mack CW Kohthaae Tweenmeyey Zack Ci. Peon beeastattoke—West Mordley — Kouhans Marlin CW Aye Cc Wilsin’catte Strong Wveilingsworth Auth Hol Iigaweare acore—Wilson Bee Wilton fLourtte Gare Mad Schousld Colemany Valera Serre Wilson

Clark Sets Two School Records In Rams Victory

Jordan's varsity swimming team started strong in the Bicore League title chase by beating Millikan 46 25. Sophomore Mike Clark of Millikan set two school marks in the 50 yard butterfly and 100 yard freestyle timing 30 1 and 1 03 5 respectively. The Rams relay unit included Jordan McCalr onia Wrantz Bod s and Fredricks with a 1 25 4 8 win in the medley relay and the final score listed as Jordan 44 Millikan 33.

Jordan Millikan Rams Mike Clark Nai Atte Go Fio Mreeatyie—maat Predericke OY Rads Ge Phillips i. Egnereau Tover McDiarmid Alters Hoyer Jordan McCalronia Wrantz Bods Fredricks Winat Tus Dorian Milllkan Cee Acre Blikan

McLaughry Named Brown Football Coach

Brown University named John J. McLaughry of Amherst College as its 13th head football coach on a six year contract. He succeeds Alva Kelley who left for Colgate, following in his father Tuss McLaughry’s Brown era beginning in 1926.

Providence K. J. UP Brown University John J. McLaughry Amherst College McLaughry Alva Kelley Bruins Colgate Tuss McLaughry Jamherst Brown

Littler Leads at Phoenix Open in Second Round

Gene Littler, the former champion, fired a 43 in the second round of the Phoenix Open to grab a two stroke lead. The San Diego veteran carded a 15-foot birdie and an eagle on the 10th, then closed with birdies on 12, 14, and 16 to move atop the leaderboard.

Phoenix UPH Gene Littler San Diego Calif Pen Littler Ipase Mth Bene Littler Testis

Lakewood Aquas Sweep Opener From Montebello

Lakewood High opened its 1959 swimming season with a 74 11 victory as the Lancers swept all three divisions from Montebello. Star Feel and Sheldon Harmatz led the rout with double wins in a strong team performance.

Lakewood High Lancers Montebello Star Feel Sheldon Harmatz Lakewood

City League Basketball Team Roster and Game Notes

City League game coverage lists players and substitutions, including Bren, Denanue, Roeile Tipsig, Beeka, Hamade, Siroker, White, Hamilton, Komor, Baptists, and others. Notes detail lineup changes, scoring, positions, and bench actions across multiple late season matchups.

Beli Oantrey Yale Sheletela Lack Roeile Tipsig Aero Atset Rishiyama Hubbat Atoms Yalant Komor Beptist Sul Na Igg li Hamilton Bucawesta Siroker Widit Teeee Sones Peer Pee Csc Sles Clavie Lebel Jr Markos

Key Man Casey Cox Leads Bruins Against Poly at Long Beach City

Wilson High star Casey Cox will be a key figure as the Bruins face Moore League leader Poly at Long Beach City College tonight. Cox, a 64 ren ter, is expected to influence scoring and defense in a matchup that could shape league standings.

Shindler Badhhandler Bruin Poly Carmichael Casey Cox Cox Hay Cox Wilson Millikan Jackrabbits Jordan Xotlana John Bed Tor Sisk I.m Mike Zuansen Carmichaal Ox Wile Brown Larry Y Sistuste Dee Andrews Gary Veste Wilson High Bruins Long Beach City College

Jordan Edges Lancers By Close Panthers Triumph

Lakewood High fell to Jordan 53-51 in a tight Moore League night. Gale Slopkins sparked a late Jordan rally with key baskets as the Panthers outscored Lakewood 9-0 in the final stretch. Jim Milner led Lakewood with 18 points, Thomsen added 13, while Hopkins had 16 for Jordan. Lakewood drops to fifth straight league defeat. Jordan earns a hard fought win.

Lakewood High Jordan Lakewood Panthers Lancers Gale Slopkins Inyy Lin Dave Marshall Jim Milpern Hopkins Thomsen Lakewoad

Hart sues private eye for beating by detectives

Hart, a boxing contender from Philadelphia, filed a $100,000 lawsuit Friday against a private detective and his staff. He claims the two detectives, employed by Richard W. Anderson, assaulted him at a dance hall after he identified himself and requested notice to the operator. He says he was searched, punched, and struck with blackjacks.

Philadelpia EH Westernpelt Garnet Bugar Hart Friday Hart Wal Richard W. Anderson X Dance Hart Sant

Two Killed at Brazilian Soccer Game

Porto Alegre reports two deaths after a disputed decision in a Brazilian match. Referee Valdir Quache disallowed a Livramento goal against Carolina. Paulo Ferreira of Sao Paulo was knocked down. Enraged fans stormed the field. Ferreira was fatally wounded by a knife realted attack. Morais, a 17 year old, fled and was later shot by a mourning supporter.

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Saints Rout Cantwell 76 45 in Catholic League clash

Saint Anthony dominated Cantwell 76 to 45 at home to stay in second place with an 8-2 mark. Bill Connelly led with 18, while Tony Acker and Chuck Shane added points in the big second quarter surge. Cantwell struggled, failing to score late in the second period as Saint Anthony pulled away, aided by sharp free throws and strong interior scoring.

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