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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1961

Page

23

Gary Player Dominates Lucky International at Harding Park

Gary Player, 25, from Johannesburg, shot a six under par 65 to win the Lucky International golf tournament at Harding Park with a 72 hole total of 272, 12 under. George Bayer and Don Whitt tied for second at 274 while Dan January, Jay Hebert, and Al Geiberger claimed third at 275. Palmer and Venturi, in a head to head duel, finished at 277 amid nine final round riders within three strokes on the back nine.

Jerry Wynn San Francisco Jovernament Harding Park Gary Player Johannes South Africa United States Treasury Suns Vivienne Palm Springs Jay Hebert Dan January Blaze George Bayer Don ‘Whitt Bayer Ted Kroll Whitt al Geiberger Geiberger Kroll Hebert Arnold Palmer Ken Venturi Stan Leonard Jack Leonard Jack Burke Billy Casper Palmer Venturi Gary Blaver Goiberi Don January Ted Kro Kem Venturt Jack Urke Casper Gardner Dickinson Osa Charles Sitford Wits Mis Billy Maxwell Joe Rosburs Dave All Jerry Barker Julius Boros Paason Ion Smet Dave Bo Wininger Tommy Jacobs Ie Aaike Souttiak Phil Rodgers Jone Hebert Ams Jamimy Aaron John Pott Bud Jolsener Beug George Knutson BNO Gene Littler Hueieem Sonn Barnung Ernie Vossler MG Bean Harold Fred Hawkins Goetzes Shoreas Peter Mazur Fe Lundabi MTN Bill Gisaora Art Wall Smiley Astengale Paularnev Nery Fursal

Harlem Globetrotters at Brand of basketball exhibition tonight

The world famous Globetrotters perform at the Municipal Auditorium this afternoon with a 3 p.m. show featuring Cab Calloway hosted intermission acts and table tennis matches. Meadowlark Lemon leads the team in tricks including baseball and football takes with a capacity crowd expected. Tickets available at the box office or Proctor’s Sport Goods.

Long Beach Harlem Globe Trotters Washington Erais Au- Office Proctor's Ditorium Ing Goods W. Broadway Cab Calloway Amon

Greta May Greta Andersen to try Hawaii swim again

Long Beach swimming star Greta Andersen may attempt a second Hawaii channel crossing from Molokai to Oahu after failing Sunday. She was forced out after sharks circled her and one vessel confirmed the danger. Andersen had swum 16 hours 38 minutes covering about four miles short of the 26 mile channel.

Greta Andersen Hawaii Molokai Oahu Long Beach Greta John Sonnichgen

Brodie or L A Set for Rams

San Francisco quarterbacks John Brodie and Y A Tittle dominate trade talk as the Rams eye a quarterback swap. The 49ers seek help at linebacker and may move one of their trio with the Rams previously showing interest. Brodie is unsure about a move but unhappy with limited playing time.

San Francisco Tittle Rams John Brodie Bill Wade Thidie Gordy Soltau 49Ers Red Hickey Brodié Y. A. Tittle San Francie Bobang Ier

Germany to host United States track teams in July meeting

West Germany Track and Field Association announced Sunday that the German national squad will host the United States men and women in July in Bad Kreuznach Germany. The encounter marks a rare postwar international track clash with both teams competing across events and relays at the host venue.

A Sai Germany Vie Bad Krewznach United States West Germany Track and Field Association

AFL Club to Get Television Boost in 1961 Fees

NEW YORK UPI Harry Wismer chairman of the AFL television committee said each AFL club will receive 220000 in television fees for the 1961 season under the escalator clause. He noted last year each team got 200000, so the boost is 20000 per team this year.

NEW York UPI Harry Wismer American Football League iWismer

Three Way Tie Sparks Pro Net Lead in St Louis

In St Louis Earl Buchholz fell 9-7 to Alex Olmedo in Buchholz first pro match in his hometown. Buchholz and Segura lost the doubles 10-8 to Barry MacKay and Olmedo. Segura then lost his singles to MacKay 8-4. Lew Hoad beat Andres Gimeno 6-5, creating a three way tie for first at 8-4 with Olmedo and Gimeno.

ST. Louis Earl Buchholz Alex Olmedo Buchholz Pancho Segura Barry MacKay Olmedo Lew Hoad Andres Gimeno Segura Gimeno

Carey and Hamilton Enter Baseball Hall of Fame

Max Carey and the late Billy Hamilton, two former National League centerfielders famed for speed, were named to baseballs Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee. Carey, 70, lives in Miami Beach, Hamilton died in 1940 and will likely be represented by his sister in Cooperstown.

New York Max Carey Billy Hamilton Ty Cobb Warren Brown Chicago American Carey Hamilton Hall of Fame Cooperstown N.Y Miami Beach Robert Jones I Ojai Calif Zach Wheat Pittsburgh Brooklyn Casey Stengel Louisville

Ex-Great Thrilled By Honor at Hall of Fame Pick

Max Carey expressed great thrill after being selected for baseball's Hall of Fame. He called it a permanent honor for a few living persons and said talking with Veterans Selection Committee members Charlie Gehringer Branch Rickey Frank Shaughnessy and others was a true thrill.

Miami Beach Max Carey Veterans Selection Committee Charlie Gehringer Branch Rickey Frank Shaughnessy

Savitt Beats Seixas For Middle Atlantic Indoor Tennis Title

New York player Dick Savitt defeated Vic Seixas in straight sets 6-4 6-3 Sunday to win the Middle Atlantic indoor men's tennis championship at Salisbury. Savitt dominated the final, earning the singles title and adding another regional title to his early-season success.

Chicago School Boy Speedskate Champ

Eddie Rudolph, a bright-eyed Chicago school boy, won the U.S. outdoor speed skating crown in St Paul, overtaking 49-year-old Olympic veteran Ken Bartholomew early in the final round and clinching the mile race title amid spill-filled conditions.

St. Paul Minn Eddie Rudolph Chicago U.S Ken Bartholomew Minneapolis

Lakers Roll to Third Straight Win 137-113

Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Detroit Pistons 137 to 113 at the Sports Arena. Jerry West led with 25 points and eight assists, Elgin Baylor erupted for 44 points with 22 rebounds and nine assists, and Hot Rod Handley added 27 points with seven of nine 3s as the Lakers stretched their win streak to three.

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