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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1963

Page

8

Seraphs Seek New Pitcher in Spring Camp

Palm Springs report on Ed Thomas a 27-year-old right-hander as he vies for a spot with the Los Angeles Angels. Thomas, praised for his sinker and breaking ball, seeks a major league role after a long minor league climb and time in the Reds organization.

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Opening Drill Sparks Dodgers Optimism for 1963 Season

Dodgers manager Walter Alston expresses cautious optimism for 1963 led by Sandy Koufax and Bill Skowron. He plans lineup shifts including Camilli at first as Roseboro regresses, with Alston targeting improved fielding and fundamental play after a disappointing 1962 defensive showing.

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Sweden's Nilsson Sets Three World Records in Skating

Ninteen year old Jonny Nilsson of Sweden becomes a national hero at the 1963 World Speed Skating Championships in Karunzawa Japan by breaking three world records and winning the over all crown despite near blizzard conditions.

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Caliente Race Results Show Mixed Outcomes

Local race results from Caliente reveal varied finishes with several notable competitors. Names appear garbled, but event reflects ongoing competition and participant turnout across multiple heats. Further clarification needed to identify top finishers and sponsors.

Candy Spots Derby Test Faces Big Saturday Challenge

The touted colt Candy Spots trained by Rex Chilsworth is set for a major test this Saturday at Santa Anita in the mile and eighth Derby trial. A dozen young rivals including Win-Em-All, Toy Gem, Dencetrda, Turf Charger and others are expected in the Santa Anita Derby pace as the field resumes racing Tuesday.

Candy Spots Rex Chilsworth Oy Gem Dencetrda Santa Anita

Frenchman Lourmais completes 170 mile ice swim in France

Louis Lourmais, a former frogman, swam 170 miles starting Thursday in Toulouse and finished 55 hours later in Bordeaux after a two hour rest. Elsewhere Phil Rizzuto was released from hospital as he heads to spring training. Also noted, Manuel Santana won the Dixie International championship defeating Fred Stolle 63 21 19 in the men’s final. Darlene Hard won the women’s division, defeating Leslie Turner in three sets.

Louis Lourmais Garonne Toulouse Bordeaux Yankee Phil Rizzuto Milwaukee Los Angeles Tech Los Angeles Manuel Santana Fred Stoll Long Beath Darlene Hard Leslie Turner

Italian duo set world record in North American two man bobsleigh

Eugenio Monti of Cortina Italy and brakeman Franco Gasper stormed to victory to set a new world record in the North American two man bobsleigh championships held Sunday at Lake Placid New York.

Lake Placid N.Y Eugenio Monti Cortina Italy Franco’Gasper

NL Hockey Results if Men Were Ria aa

In a quirky recap of the NL hockey results, the report lists notable performances and outcomes with playful wording. Key players and teams are mentioned, highlighting standout goals and close scores amid the season’s early action.

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Kernals top Gull s ahead by ten points

The Kernals improve to 31-14-5 as Gull Herd Brodsky suffers a back injury after a hard check in the final period. He may be unavailable for Thursday’s matchup when Long Beach visits Bakersfield.

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Meyers Sparked Rockets Rally in 63 Victory at Blair Field

Long Beach Rockets defeated the Dodger Minors 63 at Blair Field Sunday noon. Doug Meyers sparked the rally with a bases loaded walk and timely hits as the Rockets pulled ahead in the fifth inning.

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Engelhaus Harrison Win California Jalopy Tripleheader

Wallie Engelhaus captured the super modified feature, Frank Denny won stocks, and Don Harrison took the plepy main at Western Speedway in a Sunday tripleheader before about 2200 fans. The event at California Jalopy Association track highlighted strong performances amid brisk racing action.

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Wall Winner Leads Trapshoot at Long Beach Club

Ken Robertson captured the overall Long Beach trap championship by hitting 523 of 550 targets over a two day event at the Long Beach Dominguez Club. Sunday high score was achieved by Team Golf Results with Alemiton Cance, CM Wane Doran, and more.

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Liston Hurt Seeks Week Delay In Title Bout

MLAMS Fla Sonny Liston the heavyweight champion twisted a knee and seeks a one week postponement of his return title fight with Floyd Patterson. If granted the Apr 4 bout in Miami would shift to April. Liston’s right knee locked while swinging a golf club and stiffness developed. Aston reported no injuries from Friday workout.

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