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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1960

Page

17

Comeback Test For Bob Lemon In Benefit Game At Blair Field

Veteran pitcher Bob Lemon prepares for a comeback try with the Cleveland Indians as he faces the Rockets in a Sunday benefit game for the Children’s Hospital at Blair Field. Lemon aims to pitch one to three innings while evaluating his elbow after the 1958 operation and maintaining top form for spring training in Tucson.

Lemon Bob Lemon Blair Field Rockets Children’s Hospital Bob Cleveland Indians Pame Hob Cleveland Tucson Winn Oo Bol Charley Brown Ihe Lem Indians Joe Gordon Roth Tie San Diego Tribe Gordon Detroit Tigers

UCLA clash on radio television schedule notes

A fragmented listing covers sports on radio and TV including UCLA events and local stations KNXT KITV KABE and CHAN. It mentions football and track events with network references and unclear timing.

Sports On Radio-Tv Ucla Ass Air Fort Kadg Alis P.m Basxelgaly Bistros Kaicksl Naan Tentire MCA Tay Buinia Anita Fentura KNXT Iusin Ott Kabe Romaine Stars Kitv Nt Lhlar Tenaue Renan

Oscar Robertson Delivers 29 as Hornets Fall Short

Oscar Robertson scores 29 points in a 64-43 loss for Cincinnati to Long Beach in a slow paced game at Paramount Iceland. The veteran guard inches toward a college basketball scoring record, needing 34 points to surpass the 2 538 mark.

Hornets Oscar Long Beach Hornets Cincinnati Alla Canadiens Oscar Robertson Paramount Iceland Jin Citadel Robertson Frank Selwyl Furman

Selections and opinions on racehorses by Stare writers

A mosaic of bets and predictions from Stare columnists on rivals such as KING O TURF AMERICAN COMET FIRST LANDING and TOMY LEE. Analysts weigh horse form, connections, and potential Olympic berth implications, with varied confidence and nods to Aragon and Bagdad.

Py Star Santas Hollingworth Bagdad Lewis Kelley Pink Coat Aragon KING Teele Rozelle Wynn Tomy Lee Finsterwald Hardin Tomy Lee The Vikings Lin Cliss

Vikings Nab 7th Straight in 68-57 Win over Bakersfield

The Long Beach City College Vikings beat Bakersfield 68 to 57 before 2,800 at the Norse gym to claim a share of first place in the Metropolitan Conference. Aron Carmichael and Jim Milhorn sparked a 14-point second-half surge, lifting LBCC from seven down to lead by seven with 9:44 left, then sealing the victory with an eight-point run.

Long Beach City College Bakersfield Norse Gym Vikings Renegades Aron Carmichael Jim Milhorn Norses Eee Milhorn Vikes Gade Aka

Gonzales Dominates Olmedo in Pro Debut at Sports Arena

Pancho Gonzales crackling serve overwhelmed Alex Olmedo 6-4 6-3 in the featured match of Jack Kramer’s world tour before 7,415 fans. Ken Rosewall beat Pancho Segura 6-4 6-1 to set tonight’s headliner, with Tony Trabert facing Olmedo in the 8:15 opener as Gonzales’ power proved decisive in Olmedo’s first month as a pro.

Boss Newhan Pancho Gonzales Alex Olmedo Jack Kramer Sports Arena Ken Rosewall Pancho Segura Tony Trahert Olmedo Gonantes

Pancho Gonzales routs Olmedo in tense singles classic

In a dramatic clash at the seniors event, Pancho Gonzales overpowered Olmedo with a fierce forehand break in mid match. Rosewall dazzled with baseline rallies as crowds roared, while a later doubles pair Ymedo and Gonzales defeated Rosewall and Trabert 4-12, 6-3.

Ymedo Gonzales Rosewall Trabert

First Landing and Tomy Lee Top Santa Anita Maturity Field

Eight four year olds headlined by Tomy Lee and First Landing clash in the $166,490 Santa Anita Maturity. Eddie Arcaro rides First Landing while Johnny Longden seeks his first Maturity victory. Bagdad Linmold and King O'Turl figure as prime challengers in a race shaping up as a two horse duel with possible upsets from Linmold and the longshot lineup.

Selks Tomy Lee Eddie Arcaro Johnny Longden Wiest Landing Santa Anita Park First Landing Eddie Apcaro Johny Langden Santa Anita Tomy Bee Langden Ceeeeeen Cee Bagdad Shoemaker Arcaro Linmold Pierce King O'Turt A. Valer Elifel Taniguchi Wine Ara Valenziela American Comet Barrow Bigtad Pulloping Sword Danner Longshot Brigade King O'Turl Linmald Vleel Naseelal San Pasqual Nule Linmeold Teat Johnny Longden Ling Sword Dancer Pirot Lands Jug Longden Old John Gn Trust

Unclear Sports Card Incomplete Readout

Fragmentary OCR lists basketball and horse racing items with mixed names and times. Readable items mention Santa Anna and Long Beach, Pan Pacific, and arena references but lack coherent events, dates, or outcomes to summarize into a factual card.

Santa Anna Jony Mente Fnacite Hotkey Long Beach Hallys ‘Eed Pararoyal Testand S.r Arta Globetrailers Pan Pacific Mra Tenmlzw

Bills Face Marines In San Diego Showdown

Lockyers travel to San Diego to face the Marines at 8 p.m. after the Bills won their fifth league game, 88 81, over Caballeros. Mirror-Glaze of Pasadena and Kirby's Shoes sit atop the standings at 6-2, with La Fonda in fourth at 4-4.

Lockyers San Diego San Diego Marines Bills Caballeros Pasadena Kirby's Shoes la Fonda

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