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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1960

Page

9

Dotted Swiss and Prize Host Lead in Gold Cup Rivalry

Two longshots Dotted Swiss and Prize Host emerge as top contenders in Hollywood Park's $162000 Gold Cup with weight shifts favoring Swiss. Sterner horses like Bagdad face uphill battle, while potential 15846 time marks loom if Swiss sheds 17 pounds. Also referenced are Sid Gillman’s Chargers practice chaos and Elroy Hirsch’s Ram duties amid veteran signings and training camp tension.

Hollywood Park Fleet Nasrallah Amerigo Bagdad Silver Spoon Samy Willie Shoemaker Elroy Hirscr Symington Steven Himson Lady Bird Cortez Federal Chargers Sid Gillman Steve Ham Bonner Clark College Colts Big Daddy" Lipscomb Rams Baker Sid Jack Kemp Mike Ketop Gillman Ham Hands Elroy Hirsch Ram Redlands Elroy Hirsch Richter Sherman

Torres Edges Andrade In 10 Round Fight Card

Raymund to (Battling) Torres, 19 year old from Reynosa, Mexico, rules a solid 2-1 favorite over Cisco Andrade in the 10 round main event on the Fight for Lives card at Olympic Auditorium. Fight time 8:30. Proceeds aid City of Hope Hospital. Torres aims for LA return after Feb knockout loss to Carlos Ortiz.

Frank Harvey Raymund Torres Reynosa Mexico Cisco Andrade Olympic Auditorium City of Hope Hospital Duarte L. A George Jan Pe Sy Ragas Tony Herrery Anpidie Ravage Groupesy Pace Avstrady Drade Eset Ele Caco Maura Vasquez Cisco Art Aragon Bud Smith Jimmy Carter Lauro Salas Andrade

US Women set records at Olympic Trials in Abilene

Tiny Willye White of Chicago leaped 20 feet 4.5 inches to highlight the trials. Olga Connolly and Wilma Rudolph led qualifiers as Earlene Brown threw 156-6 in discus and Karen Oldham set a javelin mark of 153-4.5. Billy Pat Daniels posted 216.6 in the 800 meters but missed Olympic time.

Abilene Tex Tiny Willye B. White Chicago Miss White Fek Miss White Earlene Brown Spartan Women’s Athletic Club Los Ampeles Brown Olga Connolly Connolly J Alse Spartans Wilma Rudolph Tennespe State

Jerome Tiea World 100 Meters Record

Vancouver sprinter Harry Jerome tied the listed world record for 100 meters Friday night at the Canadian Olympic track trials clocked in 10.0 seconds. The prior mark of 10.1 seconds was held by several sprinters. Earlier June 21 in Zurich, another runner was noted to have run 10.0 seconds.

Saskatumn Ve Harry Jerome Vancouver Zurich Annin Hary West Geremany Fullmer Bobo Olson Wrigley Field Robinson Sugar Ray L. A Robbie Ray

Diving Meet Tonight at Long Beach Swim Club

An invitational age group diving meet is set for 7 30 tonight at the Long Beach Swim Club located at 6801 Long Beach Blvd Admission is 50 cents.

Long Beach Swim Club Long Beach Blvd

Soth Humphreys Josefsen Lead All-Comers Track Field

Lakewood High hosts an all comers track meet with Soth Humphreys and Josefsen leading the afternoon field. Humphreys ranked 14th in the world in 1959 with a 187 feet 44 inch discus best this year while Josefsen is America's top woman high jumper and Miss Josefsen won the AAU title. Evening events begin 6 30 p.m. at Lakewood State College LM recreational dept co sponsors City of Lakewood LB State.

Soth Southland Hob Soths Long Beach State College Lakewood High Lakewood City of Miss Josefsen America

Long Beach Pre-Olympic Meet Ticket Orders

Mail orders for the Long Beach Pre-Olympic track meet at Veterans Stadium on August 5 may be placed with checks made out to the Long Beach Century Club. Send to 1250 Pacific Ave Long Beach with 30 cents processing and 3 or 2 dollar seat options.

Long Beach Veterans Stadium

US Davis Cup Beats Canada in North American Opener

Barry MacKay and Tut Bartzen led the United States to a 24 victory over Canada in Quebec City. Bartzen recovered from a two sets to love deficit to defeat Hobe Bedard 5-7 4-6 6-0 6-2 6-2 after 3 hours 15 minutes while MacKay defeated Don Fontana 6-1 6-3 6-2 in 66 minutes with sharp volleys and nerve.

Quebec City UPI Barry MacKay Texsa Bernard Tut Bartzen United States Canada Hobe Bedard MacKay Don Fontana

World Records Fall at AAU Swim Meet in Indianapolis

In the first full session of the AAU women’s national championships in Indianapolis Broad Ripplepool California girls set two world records and four American marks. Donna de Varona won the 400 meter individual medley beating Sylvia Ruuska by inches while Lynn Burke and Chris von Saltza posted world and U S marks in backstroke and freestyle. Ann Warner defended the 200 meter breaststroke title with a faster time.

Indianapolis California Broad Ripplepool Donna de Varona Berkeley Sylvia Ruuska Lynn Burke Llonde Santa Clara Chris von Jaltza Carin Cone Houston Texas Miss Burke Satako Tanaka Japan U.S Park Ann Warner

Broglio Fires One-Hitter For 6-0 Cardinals Win

Ernie Broglio pitched a masterful one hitter striking out 14 as the St. Louis Cardinals shut out the Chicago Cubs 6-0. The performance marked his 10th victory of the season in the National League.

ST. Louis Ernie Brogland Ilo St. Tonio Cardinals Chicago Cubs

Phils Bow to Braves in Friday Shutout Showdown

Ed Bouchee provided the Cubs only hit off Broglio by singling to right in the second inning as Chicago fell to Atlanta. Bouchee also stood as the Cubs’ lone starter not to strike out, while Stan Musial of St Louis continued a hot stretch with a 2-for-3 effort and two RBIs, including the first run after two walks.

Wee Wee Eeeee Ed Bouchee Cubs Broglio Bouchee Cub Stan Musial Cards Stan

Pinson's Bat Beats Pirates in 4-1 Reds Win

Vada Pinson crashed a triple and two singles driving in a run as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the league-leading Pittsburgh Pirates 4 to 1. The Pirates suffered a setback in the pennant chase with Pinson fueling the Reds at Forbes Field.

Pittsburgh Vada Pinson Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates

Fullmer Robinson bout eyed by LA promoters

Boxing discussion in Los Angeles centers on a potential Fullmer Robinson title fight with Johansson and Patterson bouts under different promotions. Reporters debate Sugar Ray Robinsons drawing power and whether Fullmer can press the veteran, with promoter and fan perspectives on eventual matchups and gate potential.

Fullmer Robinson Ray Robinson Gene Fullmer L.A Fullmer-Robinson Johansson Olympic Johansson - Patterson Feature Sports Inc Los Angeles Sugar’ Ray T Hat Finhea

Robinson Slams Hose in Orioles Win Over White Sox

Brooks Robinson starred for Baltimore with a homer a triple a double and two singles leading the Orioles to a 5-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox before 43 704 fans. The play featured multiple hits and strong offensive showings by Robinson and teammates as Baltimore outscored Chicago.

Chicago Brooks Robinson Baltimore Orioles Chicago White Sox Bader Pierce Dow 'Eie Rorgeson Bekluscowski Piarce Baltimore Bon Sieverse Ong Droso Baltinare Chirag Trisados Robinsen Robinson Hix—Brandt Robinsons Tiever Nepsby Pan eValeversi Lotiare Lemerin Og Invent ‘Hosochich

Schissler Named General Manager at Riverside Raceway

Paul J. Schissler was named general manager and vice president of Riverside International Raceway on Friday. He has long been tied to major promotions and events including the Pro Bowl football game and Ram-Washington Redskins exhibitions.

Paul J. Schissler Riverside International Raceway Schissler Ronnie Elchieos Hettin Arid Gino Gurl

Perry Tosses 4-0 Win as Indians Sweep Senators

Cleveland pitcher Jim Perry allowed four hits and earned his 10th victory of the season in a 4-0 win over the Washington Senators. The game marked only the Indians’ second win in seven games, with Perry accounting for both of those victories.

Cleveland UPI Jim Perry Cleveland Indians Washington Senators Indians Petry Washington Gjemoto Rosa Ail Bitzer Tola Ramee Ore —Haitatom Francena Bertola Aspromants Plersall S—Aspromonte Perry

Szabo and Mat Feature Merman Pin Hans Herman

Szabo pins Hans Herman after 25 minutes of a one hour time limit match at Municipal Auditorium as Merman dominates the main event. Other results from Friday night wrestling at the same venue are listed.

Merman Szabo Mat Hans Herman Sandor Szabo Municipal Auditorium

Dodgers play small part in page B-1 recap

The brief line notes a defensive play with Dodgers involved as the ball bounced to shortstop Maury Wills, hinting at an ongoing game summary on Page B-1.

Maury Wills

Daley Loses to the Red Sox 2-1 in Kansas City

Boston pitcher Bill Monbouquette outdueled Kansas City as Daley and the Red Sox won 2-1. Runnels and Malzone drove in runs in the first inning while Williams scored later on a single. Monbouquette improved to 12-5 with a seven hitter, while Drysdale scattered a few hits to seal the win.

Kansas City Bill Monbouquette Willie Kirkland Boston Red Daley Ted Willams Vie Runnels Frank Malzone Williams Baston Kansas Cite Tashy B. Daley WEB Dal Ivy

Moon and Sider collide as Cepeda drives in Giants gain

Don Blasingame walks and scores as Cepeda's fluke hit and a pair of errors help the Giants build an early lead. Drysdale dominates until Bresoud doubles in Lan drift for a run. Moon and Sinder mishap echoes World Series memory as Moon falters late before Roebuck seals relief.

Moon Sider Cepeda Don Blasingame Drysdale Snider Duke Hobie Landrith Ed Bressoud Blasingame McCovey Crpeda Giants Roebuck Kirkland Jim Marshall Dale ‘Long

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