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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1961

Page

5

Guadalcanal Aims for Hollywood Derby Upset at Hollypark

Gaucalanl is a late arriving colt from New York now trained for the Hollywood Derby at Hollypark. He faces top rivals Sherlock and Fifty-one in a weight heavy field as owner Mrs Bibby Dotter discusses the purchase and hopes to turn a modest $2,700 bid into a landmark victory.

Guadalcanal America Guaddear Pop Dows Albie Pearson Sig Ted Kluszewski Mr. America Hollypark New York Inglewood Rainbow's End Ton Aptcriti Big Cy Sherlck Sherlock Guidalcanal Bibby Dotter Irdimen Dotter Relites Dotter W. T. Kissell Carter

Derby field shaped for classic contest in 1960s style

The Derby features Mr. America carrying 122 pounds after a strong season, and Bushel-N-Peck with a $4,000 supplementary fee. Leading rider Bill Shoemaker backs the promising Khaled daughter, while other entrants include Four-and-Twenty, Ronnie's Ace, We're Hoping, Sonofagon and Gay Landing, all on light weights to vie for the prize.

Vhsis Tmequire Pyerry Ak Holly Gey Ensensun Alee Pinter Fils Wenwood Halte Brand Esldenta Belentel Savage Geoien Fidvromm Savage Boy Bolden Sore Guadalcanal Z Sr Shecky G Realsiana Kid Sovaaha Khe Beulstana Ki Aguistona Haere Wienturton Leden Sherlock Saneen Foot Et Sim Howard Windy Sands F. J. Howard J. Howard Howard Bernd Mr. America Bushel-N-Peck Mr.America Spreety Khaled Bill Shoemaker Busher Honeywigon Ronnie's Ace Sonofagon Gay Landing Ballpvints Ronnie's Ace

St Paul Open leads as Cupit fires 67 for early edge

Buster Cupit, a Fort Smith pro, shoots 67 to grab the halfway lead in the $30,000 St. Paul Open quifl tournament. He holds a one stroke edge over John Poll of Shreveport with 66-68 rounds, while Dave Hill posts a 66 for best day. Sack Fleck and Tommy Aaron are tied for third at 68.

ST. Paul Minn Buster Cupit Fort Smith Ack Pac Cupit Gail Johnny Poll Shreveport Cardi Keller Dave Hill Denver Fridday Sack Fleck Los Angeles Tommy Aaron Gainesville Duster Guaiteat Stan_Leonard Geiberger

Jockeys Clash In Turbulent Hollywood Park Race Meeting

A dense vintage race card details eighth and seventh races with entrants like Jester, Jolly, Blue, and Moreno. Reports note scratchings, withdrawals, and post race analysis including pace, final fractions, and crowd size as the event unfolds across multiple stakes and allowances.

Laver Captures Wimbledon Title in Straight Sets

In Wimbledon finals, Rod Laver from Australia defeated Chuck McKinley of the United States 6-3 6-1 6-4 to win the men's singles. McKinley showcased superb retrieving, but Laver seized control early and dominated with precise aggression.

Chuck McKinley Wimbledon England Bobby Wilson Mike Sangster Aoe Laver Margaret Smith Jan Lehane Australia Margaret Mantands Hutchings South Smith-Lehane Jean Moffitt Long Beach Calif Karen Fluntye Chula Vista Kathy Chabot San Diego J Paula Reyes Mexico Rod Laver

Betting Wrap Highlights Probable Winners and Longshots

A scrambled racing card preview highlights Louisianan Kid as a likely winner in the fourth, with The Biscuit, Nest But-The, and Togetherness among longshots. Special plays include aWhitting and Ata flayera in midfield battles.

Louisiaan Kid Nest Lmghier Ard Whitting Togetherness Sth Ataflayera

Arlington Classic spotlight as Crozier leads field for 2-year-olds

Racing Roundup notes Crozier 3-1 pick in Arlington Classic a one mile event with twelve entered headed by Globemaster at 115 pounds. Other major stakes listed include Sheepshead Bay at Aqueduct Molly Pitcher at Monmouth and Blitshland State at Delaware Park with Wolfram carrying 130 pounds in the Sheepshead Bay.

Fran Wee Renaras Crozier Globemaster Carry Rack Beau Prince Aqueduct Monmouth Park

Coker resigns as Occidental College track coach

Chek Coker resigned Friday as track and field coach at Occidental College after five years in the post. He plans to enter private business.

Coker Chek Coker Occidental College

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