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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1960
Page
6
In roundplay on page B-1, Souchak carded a 32 then 34, sinking a 20 footer for the 11th and a six footer after a Hap blast on the 13th. He bogied the 10th on three putts but finished strong with precise chips and a seven foot birdie at the 18th. The 1959 Tournament of Champions winner praised his driving, hoping to carry momentum to Pebble Beach tomorrow.
Sugar Ray Robinson and Emile Pender battled for the crown with Pender pressing most of the bout. Judges had mixed calls 148-142 and 145-141 for Robinson but the official decision crowned Pender. Postfight, Pender said Robinson tired. trainer Gainford disputed the result as ringside comments echoed.
The article outlines efforts by Paul D Leoes Tamanya and Jack Kramer to advance the 1960 professional tennis circuit. It notes new rules for serves, upcoming events in San Francisco, and a mixed field of professional and amateur players including Finsterwald and Trabert. It mentions a kickoff match next week and details about an “ace” rule and return requirements during points.
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Lee scored 71 points Friday to pace Compton to a 53 50 Coast League win at Lynwood. The Tarbabes built a late lead with 1:30 left after a back and forth final stanza. Jim Larsen led Lynwood with 20 points while Compton teammates and other listed players contributed as the final scoreline reflected a narrow road victory.
California High defeated Bellflower 52 to 46 in a San Gabriel Valley League contest. High-point man was California’s Dave Johnson with 16, while Gary Morton added 16 for Bellflower guard Bill Parry.
Washington overcame early threats to defeat the Ducks as Tall Bill Hanson led with 23 points in the season opener. The Musky squad pressed late, sealing the win despite Ducks challenges and a hard-fought finish in Seattle.
Warren High overcame a slow start to defeat Dominguez 47-40 in a coast league clash. With the game tied at 40-40 late, Bob Coutts sank a free throw for the go ahead, followed by two insurance free throws from Don Ruliner with 20 seconds left. Warren improves to 1-1 in league play.
The Los Angeles Canadiens hold a comfortable lead in the California Ice Hockey League but face a tough test from second-place Long Beach Hornets. The teams meet again at 5:30 PM at the Paramount Teeland in Long Beach, with the Hornets trailing by two and a half games.
Racing fans anticipate a strong field at Palm Springs for the SCCA meet with notable entrants like Jack Nethercutt, Bill Krause, and Chuck Porter in competition. Ferrari, Maserati, and Corvette machinery surface as contenders, with new parts and options expected to boost performance. Also previewed are public testifies of drivers at Riverside, and weekend events include a 2:15 pro motorcycle steeplechase at Ascot and amateur scrambles at Rusty Nail Flats.
Palmer Lancia dealer on Cherry Avenue touts Citroen and Lancia sales gains. Burgin notes the French Citroen prestige model with glass partition and hushbutton radios, plus the Lancia Appia's V engine and rising U S sales. Hoffman Motors Corp distributed Lancia nationally. A showcase Appia is at Palmer's showroom 3200 Atlantic Ave.
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