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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1961

Page

7

U S Spikers Test Russians Today in Moscow Meet

The United States track team faced possible setbacks as mile champion Dyro Burleson and high jump star John Thomas were doubtful starters with ailments on the eve of a two day meet against the Soviet Union in Moscow. Coach Jim Elliott predicted a narrow win, with the U S likely to claim the shorter races and relays while the Soviets are favored in distance events and field events split between the teams.

Moscow UPI United States Soviet Union Dyro Burleson John Thomas Possi Valery Brunei VU. S Jumbo Jim Elliott Villanova University Gabel Korobkov Vasily Kuznetsov Korolkov U. S Philadelphia U.S Wilma Rudolph

Whodunit to Challenge for Hollywood Gold Cup

Whodunit, a six year old with a fractured left leg in 1960, defies odds to seek victory in the $100,000 added Gold Cup at Hollywood Park. Breeding traces to Princequille and Who Dini, trainer BI Winfrey, and a record of success including the Sunset Handicap, frame a strong bid despite past injuries.

Miles Sines Tist Balcony Sea Orbit Prince Blessed Santa Anita Khrushchev Hollywood Park Ron Princequille Dini Flyponnjist Prince Round Table Lines Mellingworth Kennedys Whodunit BI Winfrey Native Dancer Gray Col Sports Page Odessa Texas Hill Prince Hollypark Find Terrang Day Court Jeg Ralph Neves Valhalla

Clemente's Grand Slam Beats Giants 6 4 in Eighth

Roberto Clemente delivered a grand slam in the eighth inning to rally the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Clemente, the league's top hitter, cleared the bases after Dick LeMay relieved, snapping a 4-1 deficit.

SAN Francisco UPI Roberto Clemente Pittsburgh Pirates San Francisco Giants Clemente Dick LeMay Jack Sanford Giants LeMay Bob Skinner Smoky Burgess

Twins Topple Tigers 5-2 Behind Kralick Display

Minnesota righty Kralick won his 9th game by limiting Detroit to 10 hits as the Twins beat the Tigers 5-2 at Tiger Stadium. Detroit, missing Norm Cash and Steve Boros, failed to reclaim first place in the American League while New York and Chicago played on.

Detroit Jack Kralick Detroit Tigers Minnesota Twins Tiger Stadium New York Chicago Tigers Norm Cash Steve Boros

Bauer Aids K C Sweep In Nightcap Thrilling 9 7 Victory

Hank Lauer of Kansas City entered in the 0th inning and delivered the go ahead RBI as the Athletics beat Washington Serena 9 7 to close a five game skid. The nightcap win followed an 8 3 opener victory boosting momentum for Kansas City.

Washington UPD Hank Lauer Kansas City Washington Serena Athlenics Yxansay Dal Greenes Gabler Sinserica Cultar Tihe Burnsee Ramses City Ran Foe Vitoroe Fe Bhs PRAN Miloesukee West Bel ST. Louis Carl Saan Ales Patten Bas Westina Irewatski Yanen Penttena Kachade Tramasat Grreelie Louis Cardinals Conique Nushalle Aranaes Gsty DR Halen Ohcomel Ad Klaus Loe Kansdy City Rage Boog Vas Word Tee Rivera Dleorreledein Cottiatr Bob Buhl Milwaukee Ode Larry Aackson Lindy Sheb Lovib Lovib 7, 26—[‘Aalnias: 1 O> Anic Musial Teusig Dantes Altis Mapenaieet Joe Adeack Pak Bee

Orioles edge Red Sox 7 6 with Williams ninth inning homer

Orioles beat Boston 7 6 as Dick Williams hits a ninth inning three run homer off Mike Fornieles. Williams, a 203 hitter, entered as a defensive substitute and connected on an 0-1 pitch into the left field screen for his seventh homer.

Boston Bultimore Dick Williams Boston Yellef Mike Fornieles Orioles Williams

Boxing Promoter Sam Silverman Attacked After London Title Fight

Sam Silverman says four men attacked him Tuesday night after Paul Pender relinquished the world middleweight crown to Terry Downes in London. He’s unsure of the assailants or motive and reports little injury.

Sam Silverman Paul Pender Britain Terry Downes London

Pizarro Stifles N.Y. on 7 Hits

Chicago pitcher Juan Pizarro hurled a 6-1 win over the New York Yankees striking out eight and adding two doubles. He held Mickey Mantle to a solo homer in the eighth as Chicago tied the series at one game each. Three wild pitches helped the White Sox score in the fourth inning.

Chicago Juan Pizarro Chicago White Sox New York Yankees Kansas City Jim Archer Yankees Pizzaro Roper Maris Mickey Mantle Sox Roland Sheldon al Smith Minnie Minosa Sheldon J.c.martin Smith Minosa Pizarro Minoso Maclin York Chicega Kuhek Panrisrd Fos Soo Ishelecs Clessern Garccer Nfarsien Tara Parra Samane Sbaneriete SFU Statdon la Fia Pizarro A Stildon Isilrotol

Moffitt Second Seed in National Clay Courts Play

Billie Jean Moffitt of Long Beach California is seeded second among women in the National Clay Courts tennis championships. Karen Hantze of Chula Vista California is the other top seed in the women’s draw. Bernard Tutt Bartzen of Dallas Texas heads the men’s seeds with Chuck McKinley and Jon Douglas following. The field includes 64 men and 32 women. Moffitt and Hantze recent Wimbledon doubles victory noted.

Chicago Billie Jean Moffitt Long Beach Calif Kehind Karen Hantze Chula Vista Wiss Moffitt Miss Hantze United States Bernard Tutt Bartzen Dallas Tex

Untitled Sports Snippet From Obscure Page

Fragmentary OCR text mentions baseball and possible team references with unclear names. Main readable elements include Indians and Mariners style hints, but specifics are illegible, leaving uncertain outcomes or events.

Bansavage Trade Shakes Chargers and Raiders

San Diego reports Al Bansavage has been traded to the Oakland Raiders for a high draft choice. The Chargers will receive the pick, while Raiders general manager Sid Githman announced the move Friday in San Diego.

Bansavage San Diego Calif UPI al Bansavage Oakland Raiders San Diego Chargers Charger Sid Githman

Cal Bowl Highlights From City League Night

The city league schedule features Woetza against Bib Be Ep and Oroyea versus Harélauny with high scoring plays. Star Kat leads Selah in a tense match while nearby teams like Texaco Coe and Alexander MBT show strong defense. Local clubs such as Lutheran, Fritch and Swenser play crucial games as standings tighten.

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