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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1957

Page

10

Nats Rally Past Celtics in Fourth Period Showdown

In a National Basketball Association game, the Syracuse player powered a late rally to defeat Boston 116 to 108. The standout had 28 points, 18 rebounds, and seven assists, tying the game late as Dolph Schayes scored 23 for the Celtics and Bul Tussetti added five free throws.

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NBA Scores and Anthems Highlight Weekend Action

Recounted are NBA results with the Knicks, Warriors, and Pistons. The 76ers and Lakers clash in Minneapolis with high foul totals and star players like Pettit sidelined briefly.

Newport-Bal Helmsmen Take Series In Tough Ocean Race

Newport-Balboa helmsmen win two honors in the pre midwinter Togatta event after a tough 20-odd mile race from San Pedro to federal breakwaters. The Rhodes led by Jennies beat PCa in a foam race, while Geranium and others finished with 14 boats chasing the leaders amid strong winds.

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Dark Beats Lopes to Clinch Golf Tourney Crown

Alvin Dark of St Louis Cardinals shortstop wins the national baseball players golf tournament by defeating his rival Al Lopez, manager of the Chicago White Sox, on a near pin shot finishing on the 30 yard hole. Lopez conceded after Dark’s booming tee shot left eight inches from the pin. Dark previously beat Lopez for the title in 1955 and 1951, with earlier rounds against Joe Collins and Lou Kretlow setting up the final.

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Mycia Wins Acapulco Handicap at Caliente Racetrack

Mycia racing daughter of My Host and Oh Felicia won the Acapulco Handicap for three year olds at Caliente before 11,601 fans. Jockey John H. Bale Jah urged her from midpack to win by a length and a half over Swindle as Lemay faded to third. Payouts topped $10 for the winner with exotic bets producing a $7,200 payoff to a bettor with two winning tickets. Time for six furlongs was 1:04.45.

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Racing Week Promises Santa Anita Cap Big Field

The coming racing week centers on Santa Anita with the $235,000 guaranteed Santa Anita Handicap on Saturday. Key entries include Holandes II and Poona It, w ith wider fields eyed for the classic. Owners and trainers from 19 of 32 nominees show intent to run, with substantial purses and betting interest across the card.

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Round Table Derby Entry From Kerr Stable

The Kerr Stable purchased a yearling bay colt in Florida to be sown in Florida for a $5,000 ante to aim for the $100,000-added Santa Anita Derby on March 2. Round-Table is expected to arrive today. The horse won two makes last year and another Saturday at Ellaleah by several lengths in 1 minute 52 seconds 5/5, near the track record.

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Noted Drivers Enter 100-Lap USAC Stock Car Race

Johnny Mantz 1958 stock car champ and Bob Christie veteran racer joined the field for the 100-lap USAC National Championship Stock Car race at Los Angeles County Fair Grounds next Sunday. Other entrants include Jimmy Bryan Billy Garrett Liam Hanks Rodger Ward and Tray Ruttman.

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Danes Dominate Pan-Americans in LA Soccer League

Danes rout Pan-Americans 9-1 at Veterans Memorial Stadium as Wilson, Carson, and Ganger each score twice to seal the win. St Stephen's paced by Reppman with four goals breaks a 4-4 halftime tie, overpowering the Vikings 9-1. Other games saw Scots topple Armenian SC and Magyars defeat Klekers 3-1 at Tandha Cienega Stadium.

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Faulk Sets a Girls Open Golf Record in St Petersburg

Mary Lond Faulk of Thomase ville Ga shot 68 to win the $5,000 St Petersburg Women's Open, setting a record 278 total. Louiss Suggs tied for runner up at 282 amid a chaotic final round with reports of miscues on 17 and 18.

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