Neighborhood letter page recounts local events and sports chatter
A collection of letters and notes from Lakewood and Long Beach residents covers praise for Norm Sarker and Roger Craig at a Century Club event, bowling charity plans with Mothers March, NFL and baseball chatter, and a humorous note about an elephant race at Los Alamitos. The column preserves names like Bill Mulligan Eva Minez Meglemre and editors’ voices while noting community pride and sports discourse.
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Phantom soccer pool boosts pools promo but awaits review
London observers report the phantom soccer pool drew 7 million posters and 9 two-thirds of regulators participated. The Pools Promoters Association says 13 tests and seven panel experts weighed outcomes for a potential postponement. Leeds United was ruled to win at home in a controversial cup tie, prompting Don Revie to reflect on past years. The FPA meets next to decide on the panel and possible recall.
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Anita Up 10.97 Percent at Santa Anita
Racing resumes at Santa Anita with Native Diver and Olden Times eyeing the $25,000 added San Pasqual Handicap after a 109 percent up start to the meeting. Attendance up 5.03 percent. weather favored crowds as five day charity week opens with topWeight horses set and plans for the $143,000 Santa Anita Handicap.
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San Pasqual
Ralph Neves
Bill Shoemaker
Crimson Satra
San Fernando
Santa Anita
Masked Destroyer Promises Bout With New Partner Tonight
The Masked Destroyer teams with Bobby Duranton for the main event at Municipal Auditorium tonight after last week’s setback. Partners include Shohie Baba in a near seven foot frame. The card features footballers in a 72 National League versus American League clash. Ernie Biggs faces Art Mahalik in a 300 pound main bout, with two other fights starting at 8 o’clock.
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San Francisco
Illini Coach Harry Combes Hospitalized for Surgery
Champaign Illinois Harry Combes the University of Illinois basketball coach was admitted to Mercy Hospital for minor surgery on his right wrist. The 47 year old coach in his 16th season will be operated on today to relieve a pinched nerve and he expects no lasting arguments to his preparation for the season.
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UCLA and USC brace for weekend basketball pair
Morning briefs note UCLA is favored to win both games against USC despite warnings from coach Wooden. Sports fans expect a split or USC upset, while the arena crowd sold out with marquee events featuring Valeriy Brome and Peter Spell. German heavyweight Erich weighs retirement as Von Chu suffers facial injuries from last Saturday.
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Barracuda Show Comes Back As Anglers Hit Pacific Coast
Anglers over the weekend reported mixed barracuda catches with sizes ranging from shorts to well over 28 inches. Pacific counts showed 96 barries for three bass off San Clemente and 71 anglers. Redondo Beach logged 327 for 45 anglers and Santa Monica Bay posted 302 for 102 anglers. Rock cod and sole fisheries were active around Santa Barbara and Newport. the San Diego area saw cod boats plus bonito and bass in the La Jolla kelp beds.
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Anglers Fail to Repeat on San Martin Island Qualifier
Bruce Barnes returned from San Martin Island Monday night where anglers in his qualifier failed to repeat the prior good catches of yellows.
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Trotters Greatest Winners at Long Beach Arena
Abe Saperstein’s Harlem Globetrotters bring their famed display to Long Beach for a one night appearance Saturday. The team, with a 35 year record of 7,12 wins to 310 defeats, began in 1927 25 with a 101 6 mark and has since posted stellar seasons including a 2 1 win streak through 1960. Tickets available at Liberty Agencies Wallichs Music City Lakewood and Long Beach stores with phone reservations at HE 6 7271.
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Mason's Specials BIST and Clever News Summary
In a compact racing chronicle, contenders vie in brisk events with noted performances by Clever and Mancate. The card highlights interlaced bets and pacing, naming participants and speculative outcomes across a bustling track program.
Colorado loses top receiver amid scholastic troubles
John McGuire, CU’s leading pass catcher last season with 36 receptions for 376 yards and two touchdowns, left the University of Colorado due to scholastic difficulties. The 64 sophomore leaves the Buffaloes after key collegiate season.
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Sanders Withdraws From Paloar Springs Classic Tourney
Doug Sanders of Miami Florida and George Koadson of Canada withdrew from the $50,000 Paloar Springs Classic after injuring fingers. The field of 125 professionals was filled, PGA officials replaced them with Fred Wampler and Buster Copit for the tournament starting Wednesday.
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