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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1959
Page
8
The Australian press debated the Davis Cup shock loss with varied remarks on Olmedo and national eligibility. Commentators mused on nationality shifts, funding, and recruitment, with some calling Australia’s future team a cannibal king amid international sports politics and economic angles.
A jumbled field diary from the Rose Bowl trails through dressing rooms as reporters chase quotes from Cal and Town players. Jeter Kapp Hart Evashvetski and others weigh Cal’s talent against Big Ten rivals, with mixed impressions on offensive speed and defense.
Two former Callforasia mid dleweight champions Willie Vaughn and Nest Rivers meet in the Legion Main at Hollywoods Legion Stadium. Vaughn, 29-10-5, has beaten Tiger Jones Williams and Green, while Rivers holds the California crown and recently defeated Hegerle. The show opens with a mixed card and admission is free for under 18 with an adult.
Fragmented OCR listing odd selections and place names from Santa Anita racing notes. Mentions include Latins finivart and Lon Prd with various unclear terms, followed by a string of names and terms such as Silver Fundy Yann Valley Exe Sfe Haram queens Cunula and Brigeo-Lua. The text is garbled and lacks a coherent event or outcome.
The event features a crowded field with many named horses and drivers. Notable contenders include Longslat Special Joop Deek and Darling Linda, racing under various stable names. Aimed at fans of harness or flat racing, the odds and placements remain uncertain as the field breaks from the gate.
New York saw 18 year old portlaw welter Nenny Moyer upset veteran Gaspar Ortega in a 194 Stenight ora fight shown on television. Moyer weighed 148 1 4 pounds to Ortega’s 163 4. The handsome challenger used a clever right uppercut as Ortega pressed early, but Moyer withstood a third and fifth round flurry from the Mexican to win by split decision.
Ten starters in Anita feature continued from Page B1 with Caliente in Tijuana. Round Table led a Santa Anita meeting last year by winning five stakes including the Santa Anita Maturity. Gleeman upset Palm Springs Purse field, paying 12.70 to win with Strong Bay and Coup De Vent earning places. Race time recorded at 1 23 4/3.
North and South coaches name starters for the Senior Bowl in Mobile Alabama led by quarterbacks Tee Grossengaf for the North and Buddy Humphrey for the South. The game airs on KRCA at noon with a $500 to the winning club and $400 to the loser. Humphrey teams with Billy Stacey Conah Of Houston and Theron Lanp. North backs include Jon Mevisan Alan Miller and Norm Odymec. Notable Notre Dame linemen Hob Weteska Frank Geromia start on the North line. South features Bob Pepe Jim Waoil Vel Heckman Tim McFalls and others in a dense roster of pro hopefuls.
Local notes report on a quirky lineup of items and names such as Mel Brb-Tins Otani and Hest amid a garbled listing. Despite readability issues the piece notes a special event or display with varied entertainers and vendors, highlighting a lively market atmosphere and distinctive regional flair.
President Vic Denny defends Alex Olmedo for playing for the United States in the Davis Cup, calling the decision democratic and within rules. He notes Olmedo’s residency and training under Petey Pedersen and rejects claims that a non American or professional should displace him.
Outdoor tips advise using pants as improvised rifle rests during target practice. The note suggests practical, low cost ways to stabilize the firearm while shooting and improving accuracy. Readers are reminded to prioritize safety and proper handling at all times.
A scatter of college basketball results lists scores for multiple teams across colleges and conferences. Notable outcomes include Minnesota 73 over outa Clan Us, Oregon Tech 48 at Portland, Westminster 39, Cal Poly 52 over Westmont 62, and Gonzaga 70 over San Jose St. in various matchups.
Ali-America quarterback Randy Deacan of Tuna’s $8-12 rout of California in the Rosa Bowl will miss the Hulu Bowl as Kapp departs for Honolulu to join the College All-Stars. Duncan suffered a kidney bruise from a back blow in Iowa’s bowl victory. he will undergo medical tests before departing Town. Jeter praised the Hawkeye line after Rose Bowl records and predicted a strong next season. X-rays showed only a bruise for Drake, no fracture.
California hammered Washington 71 to 43 in a Pacific Coast Conference showdown. Denny Fitzpatrick accelerated Cal’s surge as the Bears led 30-20 at the break, while Washington shot poorly and relied on free throws before intermission. The Bears used ball handling to stave off late Huskies threats as the game unfolded.
Stanford defeated Washington State 59-49 in the Pacific Coast Conference opener. Stanford led 27-20 at halftime and held a brief surge as WSC narrowed the gap late, with key scoring by players not clearly identified due to damaged text.
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