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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1962

Page

9

Santa Claus visits baseball as players mull second game

In San Francisco and at Wrigley Field July 30 players debate a second Christmas game. Santa, allegedly backing pension funds with 60 percent of radio and TV receipts, faces opposition from owners and some players led by Stan Musial who argue the extra game cheapens the original. Wally Moon aligns with the Man as baseball labor debates unfold.

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Dodgers Back in 1st Spot After Fray and Pension Talk

Dodgers reclaim first place amid a Friday night infield dustup with the Giants. Koufax and Drysdale pitched as SF stars Mays and Cepeda struck, while a pension plan discussion underscored the game’s business side and potential benefits for players.

San Francisco Curly Grieve SF. Examiner Dodgers Ule Koufax Willie Mays Orlando Cepeda Bob Nieman Drysdale Davenport Mays Big D Cepeda Alau Bernerd Wills Smnusial Mocs Alan Don Alou Ras Noufax NL Stoners Willie Davis Frank Howard Tommy Davis

Angels Rally Fall Short In Red Sox Tilt

The Angels fell 5 4 as Dan Yarzem made a running catch to save the game. Eli Grba took the loss for Los Angeles while Jim Pargharoni and Keppe paced the Angels with early offense. The Red Sox built a 2 0 lead, Angel rallies tied it in the seventh before a late Boston surge sealed the win.

Earl of Ansheim Dan Yarzemskiy Eli Grba

Amateur Qualifying Under Way at Cypress Point

Northern California golfers lead the North South contest at Cypress Point with 21 points to 15 for the South after two days. Sundays singles finish 14 all for North and 14 for South. 179 players compete for 64 spots in the championship division, with 36 holes of qualifying before match play begins Wednesday. John Richardson of Long Beach is the reigning champion.

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Laver May Set Own Pro Terms For Turn to Pros

London reports say Rod Laver, Wimbledon champion, has set terms for turning professional and will meet with the pros in Paris. Laver, who beat Marty Mulligan in straight sets, refused to confirm any price talks. Kramer traveled to Paris for discussions, while Sedgman heads to Paris and Fraser to Amsterdam.

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Whitworth Wins Title at Turf Valley Tourney

Whitworth, 22, of Jal New Mexico won the Kelly Girl LPGA tourney at Turf Valley with a 69 final round and 215 total paring a one stroke edge over Sondra Haynie of Fort Worth Miss Haynie finished at 206 Toomey favorite Mickey Weight of Dallas tied for third with a 73 final round for 217 total two strokes back.

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Collins Wins Flint Open in Dramatic Finish

Collins of Miami Florida captured the Flint Open top prize of 9000 with a final round 72 254 total edging Dave Razin by one stroke at Warnick Hills Horidan was tied for the lead entering the final round as a violent thunderstorm delayed play a spectator was killed by a lightning strike Ernest Youngblood a 36 year old father of four died watching the action near the sixth fairway while Jack Burke Gay Brewer and Bert Weaver played nearby

Grand Blanc Bub Collins Miami Fla Collins Dave Razin Horidan Warnick Hills Lady Juck Ernest Youngblood Jacking Burke Gay Brewer Bert Weaver Paul Harney

Earline Olga Win Specialties At National AAU Meet

The AAU Nationals at the Coliseum see Wilma Oympic champion win the 100 yard dash in 10.8 seconds. Leah Bennett of Hawaii shatters AAU and American 850 record with 2:32.3. Edith McGuire finish beside Wilma as Tennessee State teammates sweep sprint finals. Olga Connolly and Olga Connolly set a meet record in discus with 372 feet 2 inches.

Wilma Wira Leah Bennett University of Hawaii Pat Daniela San Mateo Tenressee State Edith McGuire Vivien Brown Farlore Brown Japan Ikuko Yoda Carie Parrish San Francisco Olga Connolly Miss Redolph

Lawn Bowlers Win World Tournament at Seattle Fair

Long Beach duo Tom Morgen and Eugene Tinder teased to win the International Lawn Bowling Doubles Championships at the Seattle World's Fair on Sunday.

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Majors Shut Out Lakewood in Sunday Night Game

Darrell Bryant Lomered was shut out in the first inning as Willie Hood blanked the Lakewood Majors 10 to 0 on three hits in a Mayfair Park football game Sunday night. Udenterey Pack shortened Hedard Kees foot on a renne westisa.

Majors Mosterey Park Darrell Bryant Willie Hood Lakewood Majors Mayfair Park Udenterey Pack Hedard Kees Renee Westisa

Voyage to Rest Adzints Voyage in stakes setback

Fred Hooper's hard luck horse is resting after being edged out of his sought $100,000 stakes in recent months, according to racing reports.

Fred Hooper

Gurney wins French Prix in Porsche pace

Dan Gurney of Riversize California topped the French Automobile Club Grand Prix in Rouen driving a Porsche at an average 95.70 mph. The 11 year old Georgy rode the Ecroperr tracks in 1958 and completed the lap in two minutes 7 seconds. Tony Margs of South Altea finished second in a Cooper. Granada Hill California’s BRM driver took third.

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