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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1961

Page

5

Letters From Long Beach Readers on School Changes and Sports

A collage of reader letters from Long Beach comments on school coaching transfers, women teachers, and district policies. Writers urge consultation with staff, praise Wilson alumni coach Cliff Meyer, protest arbitrary moves, and advocate or oppose a Long Beach hockey franchise while noting water ski facilities and a upcoming world event.

Unis Long Beach Om Sthues Cliff Meyer Wilson Jordan Poley Meyer AFTEN Long Geach Vicki San Diego U.S Florida Yvonne van Hook Garden Ia Ave

Hollypark Race Chart Review of Opening Handicap

A dense recap of Hollypark race day results with multiple horses, odds, purses, and notable performances. Includes horse names such as Crystal Quartz and Sunday Slippers, entries by Shoemaker and A. Dar, and reference to claimed purses and speeds across seven races with partial times and place notes.

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Cantrell and Duarde Cup Western GJA features

George Duarte and Billy Cantrell headline twin 40 lap main events at Western Speedway in the CJA hot rod races Monday night. Trophy Dash results list George Duarte and Billy Cantrell among top finishers. 23 lap heat winners include Stan Scheverker and Temary Heniten.

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Motorama Under Way at Municipal Auditorium in California

Sixty premier cars and motorcycles converge for a six day Invitational Roding Custom Motorama at the Municipal Auditorium. Nine classes compete for trophies as the event features notable displays including Hobby Darin’s $150,000 dream car with hand formed aluminum bodywork and a 500 horsepower engine. A fully customized Chevrolet worth $5,000 will be given away by drawing Sunday night. The show runs today through near midnight with extensive displays and awards.

Municipal Auditorium Singer Hobby Darin Vna At & P.m Nicle Louis Kelly Long Beach

American Cap Draws Even Dozen At July Holiday Stakes

A July fourth crowd of about 55,000 will see 12 handicap stars in the American Handicap at Kollywood Park over a mile and a furlong, headlined by Wonder Y Ranel's Sea Orbit seeking a third straight Handicap win with jockey Angel Valenzuela aboard. Other starters include Kerr Stable entries Prince Blessed and Grey Eagle along with First Balcony and Dress Up among 11 rivals in the final prep before the mile 1 1/4 classic.

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Kelso targets Suburban Handicap at Aqueduct

Kelso, race favorite for 1960 Horse of the Year, carries 123 pounds in the mile and a quarter Suburban Handicap at Aqueduct. Eddie Arcaro rides the legendary colt aiming for nine straight wins as 12 challengers loom. Gink leads the Stars and Stripes field at Arlington Park with rivals American Comet and Salson and jockey Bill Matlock.

New York Kelso Aqueduct Eddie Arcaro Gink Arlington Park Chicago American Comet Salson Bill Mattack

Ricki Starr Stars In Long Beach Wrestling Double Main

Ricki Starr, the wrestling ballet dancer, appears in Long Beach as part of a double main event at Manual Auditorium. World heavyweight champion Fred Blassie headlines with a roman candle persona, facing Torres brothers and other bouts including Ricki Starr versus Boom Boom Mahalik and Steamboat versus Matt Murphy. Shows start at 8 pm.

Ricki Starr Long Beach Fredfile Blassie Torres Bruthers Manual Auditorium Alperto Ramon Torres Lassie Ricki Stare Boom Boom Mahal

Gardena Driver Eddie Grey A Heavy Favorite At Ascot

Gardena racer Eddie Grey, veteran stock car driver, is the heavy favorite for Ascot Park’s special holiday 100 lap NASCAR event. Grey has won the last two NASCAR features, led the Pacific Coast points standings, and is set to race in a 1981 Ford. Buena Park’s Lieyd Dane is expected to challenge. Races begin at 7 p.m. with the first at 7:30.

Eddie Grey Gardena Ascot Park Ford Grey Pacific Coast Buena Park Lieyd Dane Vrials

Albacore Bite Expands Far Inside Off Pt Loma

Reports Tuesday evening show albacore moving farther inside the coast, with boats from San Diego reaching fish up to an hour inside the 43-fathom spot. Many vessels reported limits or near limits among Passengers, while others chased tuna near Newport and San Clemente Island. Widespread action included a large haul by the Hurricane and Fiesta, with vessels from Catalina Island and the Coronado area continuing productive barracuda and bass fishing as albacore fever grows. Weather and water conditions appear favorable for albacore runs this season. reservations at landings are advised.

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Bushel NePeck rivalry headlines Hollywood Derby field

Rex Ells and Bushel NePeck headline the Hollywood Derby field as Rex Ells aims for the $100,000 added race with Shoe maker in the saddle. Pastrano and Kishore clash in Goteborg with Risberg set to fight in Stockholm. venue and date announced as August.

Holly Derby Field Rex Ells Pastrano Kishore Goteborg Sweden UPI Willie Pastrano Miami Beach Fla Lay Ohox Jennart Risberg Stuck‘ham

Betting Odds From A Rough Racing Card

The fragment lists probable winners and bets with names like Betz and Best Amily and references to horses or horses’ nicknames such as Perley Ving Vereme and Speedy net Hoecat. It appears to be a misread wagering page with unclear events and outcomes.

Scotty Amily McGuire Bush Boo Carling Renie Zeta Nig Perley Hoecat

All-Star Softball Club picks and league stats rise

Eddie Waymire of the Nites hawks and Ed Dewey of Lakes lead a week of strong performances. Pedro hits 517 to lift his average to .374 for Louis Division play. Ed Barberie and Jay Cooke also post high marks as Rex John pees, Brian McCall, and Darrell Poodry shine. The Nitehawks' lineup and coaching detail the All-Star selection process and upcoming games against Lakewood and Erie.

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