Correspondence on LA Coliseum policy and Long Beach arena
Readers debate the LA Coliseum Commission policy and Long Beach Arena access for indoor track. Letters accuse Bill Nicholas of bias, discuss borrowing tracks, and note community support for Charlie Hadden and UCLA coverage. fixtures include Hoyer joining Long Beach State spring drills and Whitfield’s indoor meet planning amid smoke concerns.
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Bill Nicholas
L. A
Long Beach
Nicholas
Coliseum Commission
Ernie Debs
Eee Necome Commission
Don Brackenbury
Brackenbury
I, PT
Los Angeles
Long Beach Arena
Portland
Milwaukee
Wilmington
Bill Gill
Dill Nicholas
L. A. Arena
James R. Montgomery
Long Reach State
Lynnn Hoyera
Dallas Cowboys
Hoyer
49Ers
Long Beach State
Mal Whitfield
B. Arena
Whitfield
Tenning
Dodgers
Sandy Koufax
Sandy
Koufax
Dodgers’ Entertainment Assa
Vegas
Miami Beach
Saints March Into CL Basketball Lead
Saint Anthony High pulled into a share of the Catholic League lead with a 20-45 win over Mc Carmel, as Marty Williams and Tony Terry led with 20 and 14 points. Pius X and Cathedral also faltered in league play, while Mt Carmel briefly led in the fourth before Anthony surged ahead and held on.
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St. Anthony High
McCarmel
Pius X
Cathedral
Marty Williams
Tony Terry
Atholig I Crane
Eave
Anthony
Levota
Dane Ant
Carmel Serez
Saints
Mt Carmel
Tipins
Jen Savery
Len Aguiler
Mike Chrysifides
Williams
Carmel
Tony
Anand
Davera
Staomara
St. Anthony
Mike Chrysafides
Mt. Carmel
Greg Metoyer
Millikan Poly Clash Highlights Moore League Title Race
Millikan and Poly renew a fierce Long Beach rivalry at City College with top scorers Bill Johnston and Mel Reed. Defensive matchups loom as Millikan aims to limit Reed while Gere Washington guards Johnston. Nearby games feature Jordan at Wilson and Downey at Lakewood as the league unfolds.
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Doug Ives
Millikan
Poly
Long Beach
City College
Jor+ din
Wilson Lake
Wood
Downey
Roves
Rabbits
Bill Johnston
Mel Reed
Hare
Bill Mulligan
Gere Washington
Johnston
Ram
Howie Lyon
Reed
Row
Sth
Moore
Feaders
Gail Hopkins
Eight Angels Set for Benefit Spring Exhibition
Dodgers Angels spring exhibition at La Palma Park Antheim on Sunday Feb 9 features eight Angels led by pro top hitter Fregosi. Major Minor League All Stars vs Dexizer All Stars in Medical Benefit game includes Latman Rodgers Kirkpatrick Penn Keoop Satriano and rookie pitcher Manel.
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Southland
la Palma Park
Antheim
Fred Haney
Angels
Gene Macch
Dexizer
Jia Fregosi
Amerada ‘League
Outer Angels
Barry Lat
Bob Rodgers
Kirkpatrick
George Penn
Bob Keoop
Tom Satriano
Chris Manel
Townleague match results and player notes
Fragmented OCR shows multiple team names and scores across leagues, including references to Greece rack Canter, Sunset League, and Terrace. Mentions players such as Benen, Morne, and Lymer with inconsistent figures. Local sports brief indicates ongoing fixtures and placeholders rather than complete outcomes.
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Anthony Sd
Carrey Ah
Benen
Comaron
Faremoert
Lymer
Serena
Antag
Greece
Sunset League
Tennis Talk Favorites Dominate City Play
Long Beach star Keith Nielson and two former winners head the 23rd Mid Cities Tennis League at Long Beach City College. Nielson faces Oscar Berk with Ehlers set against Glusac in the other men’s semifinal. Upsets mark a brisk opening weekend as Sherry Drake loses to JoJo Knudsen in women’s singles.
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Bob Marilyn
Keith Nielson
Long Beach
Terry Ehlers
Marvin Glusac
Long Beach City College
Nielson
Pepperdine
Oscar Berk
Palos Verdes Estates
Ehters
el Camino College
Glusac
Wilmington
Sherry Drake
JoJo Knudsen
Jonn Potts
David Cox
Neilsen Brothers upset Carpentier and Oki in tag headliner
And Mat Feature Stan and Art Neilsen defeated Edouard Carpentier and Kin taro Oki in the tag team main event at Municipal Auditorium Tuesday night. Freddie Blassie beat The Mummy in the semi main and Nikita Mulke pinned Fritz Von Goering in the special attraction. The Preacher and Cowboy Dick Hutton fought to a two fall draw in the opener.
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Neilsen
Stan
Art Neilsen
Edouard Carpentier
Kintaro Oki
Municipal Auditorium
Freddie Blassie
Mummy
Nikita Mulkewich
Fritz von Goering
Dick Hutton
Unclear City Basketball Highlights and Odds
Fragmented OCR notes report a city basketball night with multiple teams and venues. Mentions of Douglas, Omaha, Matson Lines, and several odd due names and lines hint at matchups, standings, and ticket info but details are garbled.
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Douglas Savazwas
Doug
Ait
Omahundros
Jay Cees
Cial
Sk American Lmew
Dion
Elche
Mua
Hess
Chancel
Arines Simalian
Ws-Berman
Hohl
Bowling Along Honest Scores Run of Purists
A column by Dave argues the ABC may face a convention clash in Oakland over bowling scoring. Bill Taylor of Los Angeles pushes an amendment for deflection tests, claiming current high scores come from manipulated gear. The piece notes improved scoring but questions its impact on skill, mentions the World Invitational 64-game fin als winner Jim St John, and highlights a National Foundation Match of Dimes at Clark Circle and Lakewood events.
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Dave
ABC
Oaklard
Bill Taylor
Los Angeles
Bill
Omd
Lold
Prosecuition
Chicago
Jim St. John
Oakland
Clark Circle
Cove
Crown
Daich
Java
Lakewood
Major
Marina
Plazas
Red Fox
Santa Fe
Virgina
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Bob Wuesthoff
St. Francis Hospital
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Sam Teichman
Leo
Hank Holling Wortie
By Richard Koppes
Jordan
Wikson
Mike
Cromkite
Doc Savage
Treco
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Navy
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Los Angles
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Ralph Gargaz
Ralph Lillie
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Lavgaat
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Euremetic
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Wrering
Tom Flatils
Tremumruien
Radia Ord Beret
Powty
Fatty Yelee
Lakewood Country Club
County Department of Parks and Recreation
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Eiey Ihen
Bing'en
Goud Es Resor Pien
Simp'ey
Ann Eee
Noton
Banco
Billie Jean Moffitt
Griffith Park
B. J
Ann Laing
Walt Ditzen
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Lakewood High
Lakewood Recreation Department
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Santa Anita
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Rossmoor
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