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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1963
Page
16
A humorous long list of New Year resolutions and half formed vows. The speaker pledges kindness to Long Beach State rooters and restraint with critics of football and boxing figures while avoiding personal grudges. It weaves sports teams, venues, and public figures with self deprecating lines and playful jabs.
The 18th annual Compton invitational basketball tourney begins today drawing six Catholic and league teams including Moore, St. Anthony, Jordan, Wilson, Lakewood, and Minikab from the area. Semis are Friday and finals Saturday at Compton Gym. Long Beach teams compete in opening rounds.
Cohen disclosed he owned the Pittsburgh Rens while also holding the Tapers franchise, explaining he carried two teams to support the league. He noted huge losses across clubs, with Pittsburgh averaging about 4,000 per game while cities like Philadelphia and Oakland showed apathy. He hopes to secure another NBA franchise in Pittsburgh, asserting the city’s potential for basketball.
The article covers a rough USC win over Wisconsin with Willie Brown praised by coaches and players. It notes Hal Bedsole and Marv Marinovich were cited for on-field incidents, VanderKelen’s passing feats, and Trojan coach comments on team depth and resilience after injuries.
New York Titans owner Wismer reacts as Wisconsin quarterback Ron VanderKelen reportedly sits high on draft boards. NFL and AFL vie for college stars in a flurry of signings with Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, LSU, and Mississippi players.
Long Beach golfer Panky Stevenson passes his first major test as a touring pro and earns a spot in the $53,000 Los Angeles Open at Randalls starting Friday. Pro qualifiers Jack Doss Gerald Zarand Bouchey also advance representing Virgins CC and Lis Alstog County.
In Honolulu final session of the international surfing championships two Southern California entrants from Los Angeles and Long Beach finished unplaced in the senior men’s competition with three others taking the top spots. Jobo Peck of Los Angeles and Chuck Kimnen of Long Beach did not place.
The Cincinnati Royals came from a large deficit to defeat the New York Knicks 112 to 106 in overtime. Carl Braun and Dick Boushka led the Knicks while Maurice Stokes and Hal Greer sparked the Royals comeback in a dramatic late game.
Eastern division standings scramble after Tuesday night games as teams chase key wins. Injuries and late-game sequences affected several teams, reshaping playoff positioning and seedings across the conference.
Albert Baby Arizmendi Mexican born fighter who won a share of the featherweight title in 1934 died Monday in a veterans hospital at age 49. Cause of death not learned. Born in Torreca Brexico he moved to the United States early, began boxing in 1932, and won the New...
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