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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1960

Page

12

Palm Springs Hits $50,000 Hole-in-One Prize

Palm Springs Desert Golf Classic offers a $50,000 cash prize for a hole-in-one at Thunderbird Tamarisk Indian Wells and Bermuda Dunes. About 120 pros and 360 amateurs compete across four courses with a fifth round at Thunderbird. If aces occur, the prize is insured by Lloyds of London.

Thunderbird Tamarisk Indian Walls Bermuda Dunes IFAN Bing Crosby Bob Hope Clark Gable George Gobel Groucho Marx Phil Harris Deai Arnaz Jim Garner James Arness Lloyds of London Ernie George L. A

USGA clock benefit drag event attracts huge field

At the USGA annual CLOCK meeting John G. Clock of Long Beach was elected president becoming the first Californian to head the body. The 196 U.S. Amateur Championship invites amateur champions from 40 nations. the next Cubs Cup will be May 20-22 in Nottinghamshire England. More than 276 cars and cycles race at Lions Associated Drag Strip for Mrs Charlotte Brown. Top drivers include TV actor Tommy Ivo Jack Chrisman Lefty Mudersbach Pleo Rivera Glenn Ward Jim Kou tan and Glenn Stokey. The event also marks the first local appearance of a San Diego team attempting to raise its 164 mph mark.

New York U.S. Golf Assa Great Britain John G. Clock Long Beach Calif Barbara McIntire Jo- Anne Gundersen Anne Quast Ann Casey Johnstone Judy Eller Joanne Gondwie Judy Bell Nottinghamshire England Lions Associated Drag Strip Charlotte Brown Mickey Brown Mickey Thompson 22Ard Alameda Strip Tommy Ivo Burbank Jack Chrisman Compton Lefty Mudersbach Pleo Rivera Glenn Ward Garden Grove Jim Koutan Lomita Glenn Stokey Redondo San Diego Colton Chrysler

Noble Sel Wins Bougainvillea Turf Handicap at Hialeah

Noble Sel, a Florida bred English-bred son of Nobel Sel owned by De. rose at Ocala, defeated Tudor Era and Mrs. Herbert Herff's Tudor Ameriga in the Bougainvillea Handicap at Hialeah before a crowd of 23,939. The six furlong race paid $34.50, $13.90, and $5.80 with Tudor Era third and One-Eyed King, Museadal, and others behind. Becky Lou won the Thelma Stakes at the Fair Grounds, clocking 1:13 for six furlongs on a damp track with Donna River and Bridgette rounding out the top three.

Noble Sel Florida Hialeah Leach Ight Hero Selabult Carl G. Rose Ocala Fla Frank J. Recio Coral Gables Tudor Herbert Herff Ameriga King King Grail Raffy Amos Ekrba Punch Pointer Joe E. Brown Becky Lou The Fair Grounds Donna River Bridgette huHanas Calruheny P. Morera Ratcher-Romany Royale Inethern Warsi Burm Boon Afenane Beimary Taniouehos Tox Saduh Nis Camond Cnn Destilar Ian Travel Villon Amundor Rand Auryare Keene Dylelea Jeqrt Kelly Vatenzuele Haluta the Laird Fienera Cove Shireta Tretos Mandele Maceone Prince Lowker Hieroatynh Bela Burns Lucky Mixon Roger Livina Es Arcana Aniel St Hienald Ealeg Pariamontieg Kater Slau Blauth Leon Hanawt Royal Invaders Outeldecin Rayon Caluaoe Ripon Mayerpeens Nvega Siratch Tower Nickie MOON Rob Ghirolane Andrade Yaka Dal Ghd Secanur Lonaten Hihit Moana Valentitian Rao Longden Hemrian le Wenl Sagr Sss Ees Kim Bare Doctor Barns Sanders Oaing Atter Pillars Franer AO A. Furigng So. Bich Manassa Mauler Rosakio Sligich Facil Truckin Cham Hunt Paradise Lass Daoting Manian Ray Woolu Abn Keys Suditam Frazier i Eptan Nell Hue Hunt

Caliente Race Results Seventh and Eighth Races Highlights

Race results from Caliente reveal a mile long eighth race with detailed horse names, weights, and riders. Running Wolf and Roaning Wolf contend for positions while other entries like Suneramic and Tranquilizer show notable performances. attendance and mut­ual handle figures accompany the wagering summary.

Rae Ordel Ascaro Lanowey Wolf Shanker Neves Anders Land OF Hoge Vintin Tatachl Carmelo Keating Hlus G Barrow Walt Na Mone Ogarter

Buffs Extend Pact With Sonny Ciendalius as Coach

Regents of the University of Colorado extended for three years the football coaching contract of Sonny Ciendalius in Boulder. Ciendalius took over the head coaching job less than two years ago, and the board approved the renewal Saturday.

Boulder Colo University of Colorado Everett Sonny) Ciendalius

Caliente card features 10 sprinters in six furlong Purse

Agua Caliente Emise square seeks his fifth straight victory while Shug the speedy filly heads a field of 10 sprinters in today's Regret Combination Purse. Tate and Times Ace also figure, with El Mrte dor among recent winners, as idle stars return after long layoffs.

Agua Caliente Emisesquare Shug Emse Tate Times Ace el Mrtedor

Austin Favored in CJA Hot Rod Meet at Ascot Stadium

Downey racer Jack Austin is favored to win the main event as the CJA hot rods return to Ascot Stadium today. The program lists more than 30 top drivers from Southland including Sud Astry Ernie Young Lakewood Bill Mangold Clyde Smith Compton Jack Kelly Long Beach Orville Allen Ed Van Eyk Don Harrison Gardena Ray Bunch Bell Gardens Bob Hople Lena Paris.

Jack Austin Downey CJA Hot Rods Ascot Stadium Poets South‘land Sud Astry Ernie Young Lakeswood Bill Mangold Clyde Smith Compton Jack Kelly Long Beach Orville Allen Ed van Eyk Don Harrison Gardena Ray Bunch Bell Gardens Bob Hople Bulena Paris

Godfrey Named Whittier Grid Coach

John Godfrey 48 was appointed head football coach at Whittier College replacing Don Corryell who resigned to join as assistant coach at se Godfrey had been Corryell’s chief assistant for three years while teaching at Montebello High He is a 1948 Washington State graduate and was a guard and captain in his senior year His head coaching record at Punahou High and Bellingham High totals 30 wins 13 losses 2 ties.

John Godfrey Whittier College Don Coryell Godfrey Coreyell Montebello Hlgh Washington State Punahow High Honolulu Bellingham Wash

Johnson's 65 Snares Virginia CC Honors

Vic Johnson fired a net 84 for a 19 65 score to capture the Virginia Country Club honor event. The field included local players noted for solid putting and steady rather than explosive starts, with Johnson prevailing amid mixed scores and windy conditions at the club course.

Johnson Virginia CC Vic Johnson Virginia Country Club

Caliente Selections at Exh With Ray and Stars

A fragmented OCR item lists entrants and nicknames including Misthiet chief, Donna, Windy Jess, Lindy, and several racehorse or team names such as Pure speed and El Matador. Mentions Brawley and Nevada Night among many tokens, with date fragment 08 and 12.

Ray Atte Kia Misthiet Skehunra Donna Windy Jess Miss Lou Tits Gath Suspense Lindy Arity oFun's Fun Ession Pure Speed Bad Ba Wal Valley Sheevalta P Oum Dscar MPA Itesaas Fleet Sonny Brawley Bivos Equideen Big Risk Stetchrun Conrad

Souchak 2nd Anved Sun 4 Deadlocked FE for 3rd Spot

Clarksville Tennessee and Pott and Souchak battled to 136 after second round as Goalby and Rudolph surged. Casper Palmer and Tommy Jacobs posted 65s, Jacobs 208 total. Otto Hamilton notice reports Mike Saylor fainting at free throw line, later scoring final points as Rosa High beat Hamilton Catholic 68 to 64.

Souchak Anved Sun Clarksville Tenn Pott Goalby Rudolph Casper Palmer Tommy Jacobs Palm Springs Calif Jacobs Hamilton Otto Mike Saylor Saylor Rosa Gmeling Salts Lothshore Ross

Daytona 500 TV special probes speed and safety

A New York telecast preview asks if Daytona International Speedway lives up to the claim of extreme speed. CBS plans a 3 PM to 4:30 PM PST broadcast featuring women and men drivers, live laps, a high speed Indy styled race, and cutaway demonstrations with test-driver interviews.

New York Comera Iment PST CBS Lbe

Augustitus Leads Speed Skating Meet Amid Turbulent Track

The event features cameramen strapped to a plank near the track as Augustitus nears a top 220 mph pace on the 3.81 mile course while Detroit hairpin turns help shape the opening day. Bartholomew of Indianapolis opens with a bid as younger drivers aim for the big prize.

St, Paul Ken Bartholomew Augustitus Tholomew Capone

Sears in Hall of Fame Ruth Elected as Pitcher

Ruth Sears of Santa Ana was elected Saturday to softball's Hall of Fame by the Association. She is a pitcher. Four others also were elected.

Sears Ruth , Sears Santa Ana The Assn Ruth

Unclear racing card with mixed names and odds

Fragmented OCR of a horse racing program listing multiple races, horses, distances, and odds. Contains numerous garbled names and figures, offering minimal parseable facts beyond event structure and approximate race order.

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