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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1961

Page

10

U S RATES LOW AT WIMBLEDON AS AMERICANS SHINE

Wimbledon opens with a strong American showing led by 20 year old Chuck McKinley of St. Louis seeded eighth in men's singles. Karen Hantze of California is the lone American among women’s seeds with Maria Bueno withdrawing for jaundice and Billie Jean Moffitt noted as a notable upset hopeful.

London United States Australia Charles Chuck) McKinley St. Louis Sergio Tacchini Mary Karen Hantze Chuls Vista Calif Neale Fraser Rod Laver Roy Emerson Fraser Dennis Ralsian Bakersfield Maria Bueno Brazil Darlene Hard Montebello Sandra Reynolds Margaret Smith Nancy Richey San Angelo Texas America Billie Jean Moffitt Long Beach Mexico Yola Ramirez

Reds edge Dodgers as Santa Claus belief grows at spring camp

Frank Robinson leads Cincinnati after a Friday win over Los Angeles, while manager Fred Hutchinson deflects praise and highlights a developing pitching staff. Jay emerges as a bright spot, with 14 starts this season after a rough spring.

Doc Pete Whisenant Dod Rhode Robby Reds Santa Claus Robinson Fred Hutchinson Cincinnati Hutchinson Hutch Joey Jay Milwaukee Haney Dressen Jay Spahn Burdette Huh

Miller Wins Finn Class Regatta Title in Germany Next

KEN HUNT, 22, sprang from spring training to finish first in the three day Finn class regatta in Long Beach harbor near Germany Next. Miller Jr. edged a 24 boat field to earn a berth in the International Finn championships and establish himself as a leading U S contender for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.

Germany Ken Hunt Fred Miller Jr Reds Columbia S. Car Bob Purkey Jim Maloney Alamitos Bay Jay Hook Jim O'Toole Long Beach Jay Hunt Harbor Dodgers Miller Bahia Rowland Whitaker Corinthian Yacht Club Imjof Sausalito Yacht Club Newport Beach Harry Wood Clark King Newport Harbor Y.C Chamman Clann North American Travemunde United States Tokyo Japan Eost Abyc Tokyo Bay

Mountain Glory Tops Field for Vanity Cap

Mountain Glory tops a Vanity Handicap field in a race card featuring Haggin and Cortez Stakes at Hollywood Park. Machen, Johnson in top flight as boxing and racing mix with plans for Patterson and title prospects.

Mountain Glory Tops Vanity Cap Pit Machen Johnson Mac McGuire Covert Ranch Query High Tide Stable Dark Trust Hollywood Park Remee Good Park Mrs. Conniel Ring Inglewood R. S.J. Hollywood Park Lytle High On Tide Harold Johnson Nahastun Heth Stasbelatit Eddie Machen Floyd Patterson Atlantic City Hollywood Snappy King Roman Sentinel Najin Wallet Lifter Indian Blood Gun Glory Doc! Jocoy Killoqua

Ski Crown Won By Stearns At Masters Water Ski

Engineering student Chuck Stearns of Bellflower California won the Masters trophy on points for overall performance in the Masters water ski tournament. He placed high in several events, including thirds in steam and jumping and a second in men's tricks for 3,907 points. Ni Orsi of Stockton California finished second with 3,356 points and Natine Bardill of Fort Lauderdale Florida won the women's overall with 2,653 points. Larry Penache of San Diego captured men's jumping at 136 feet. Other top finishers include Jim Jackson Winter Haven Florida and Geoffrey Wolfe Cypress Gardens in various events.

Pine Mountain Chuck Stearns Bellflower Calif Stearns Jim Ni Orsi Stockton Natine Bardill Fort Lauderdale Fla Joker Osborm Cypress Gardens Tia Larry Penache San Diego Jim Jackson Winter Haven Warren Witherell Lake Placid Joe Cash Sarasota, Fla Geoffrey Wolfe Penache

Big Payoff in 5-10 Pool at Agua Caliente Race Track

UPI reports a 22-year-old Tijuana electrician living with six siblings won 69013.20 at Caliente in the 5-10 handicap ping contest. The article lists results from multiple races, doubles, and a Quiniela with various horses, jockeys, and payouts, noting scratches and total prize pool.

Agua Caliente Mexico UPI Tijuana Caliente Miss Khaly Hunt Macha Oca Yaks Keun Bajaski Bariou Graceland Iurlonas Sill Isilane Felis Allorwne Kloss Trek Moyalty Esparza Tune Leh Pied Renal Aemed Suver JH Vishal Gemelia Wubing Miner Mat Hang Kong Gonzalez Thiet Asa Tlaht Nobille Bam Marrero Fornatha Andrade Angreigh Mise Caballerdien Biatego Madine Lalolla Rose Kreider Eana George Can Do Caballera Ecenant Mustaa Ho Stratinns Ita Miles Brandion Sasa Rover Clinger Trivie Cass Batasi Duriongs Nckers God Cover Hin Heerern

Pettijohn Triumphs In Eight Boat Drag Race Field

Pettijohn wins top honors in an eight-boat inboard trophy event and also claims the women's drag skildash trophy with 73.32 mph. Ed Olsen and Marjorie Lisenbee lead a fast field. Dick Sharer sets a regatta speed record with 72.11 mph and 48.45 mph in separate runs.

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Cantrell Wins Hot Rod Main in Riverside Race

Billy Cantrell of Riverside wins the hot rod main amid a multi-vehicle crash that injures Jim Rossler and others during a 30-lap event at Western Speed. Rossler sustains fractured ribs and is hospitalized for observation.

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PCL Results Show Mixed Scores Across Cities

In the latest PCL results several cities posted varied scores including Seattle 4, Vancouver 3, San Diego 0, Spokane 4, Hawaii 2, Portland 11 and Salt Lake City 13, reflecting a dynamic standings update across the circuit.

Neoma Seattle Ancouver San Diego Spokane Hawaii Portland Spit Lake City

Norwalk Driver Wins PRA Main at Ascot Park

Jim Cook of Norwalk piloted a 1953 Dodge to a first place finish in the 25 lap PRA stock car A main at Ascot Park on Sunday. Cook also took the trophy in the dash event, with other top finishers listed in the chaotic recap.

Jim Cook Norwalk Ascot Park Cook Dash Aminin Jaustenlien Cook Biil Fos Marvin Hein Conk Foster

Shua Nine Scores Win In 14 Innings For Flyers

Shua Post and Peterson Post engaged in a 14 inning scram ble before Shua edged Lakewood Post 6 5. Tor rance trip hammered the decisive run as a Gary Lucas walk steal score sequence and John Champlain's single produced the final margin. Bob Crevethan homered to provide early key runs while Steve Parker fanned 15 and allowed seven hits in a long Harbor League Legion game.

Chris Tatreau Flyers Lakewood Post Tatreau Shua Post Peterson Post Shua Gary Lucas Peterson Gary Korsmeir Charlie Willliams Paul Milovich Steve Parker Torrance Hawthorne Bob Crevethan FOU OH Sos Ieee Busch Shaw von Enos Stucker Linck Gordon Scranton van Eer Fark Olreayani Canatsery Griffith Ie Bradtetry Gates Rds Bodihaintesinos Sma Varduaid Adiesh Wilmington Samuel Thomas Post Bell Gardens Downey Blues Gardena Lawndale Pagé Lamia Enter fAontebelle Gowney Reuiens

Olson's 219 Wins Tri-Club Crown

Craig Olson of Meadowlark captured the championship flight in the Western Orange County Tri-Club golf tournament with a 54 hole total of 215, six strokes ahead of Jimmy Young of Meadowlark. Local standings feature Huntington Beach and Los Alamitos players with scores ranging from the high 200s to 212.

Craig Olson Meadowlark Orange County Jimmy Young Meadow Don Baker Huntington Macht Pat Casey Los Alamitos Howard Estro Huntington Beach Bill Hankey Frank Wessels Bill Ball Hunt Naton Beach Dutch Horton Aaton Beachi Billy Cresswell Huntington Beachs Mer Sims Finch Frank Kirkland Harold Thomas Harris Coltte Huntington Beachs Bolles Marshall Ilight Chris. Jansen Joiner Charles Eah Toyretic Cecil Hollingsworth Jack Rabe Jobe Patterson Losi el Zaz Suez Simmons Clos Te Wlins

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