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Newspaper

Independent Long Beach

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1952

Page

10

Nine May Go Today in Feature at Arcadia

Santa Ynez Stakes opens Arcadia weekend as nine two year old fillies contest the six furlongs on a damp track. Haunted and Calimet's Lap Full vie for favoritism while other nominees include Speedy Ace So Regards Schatzi Khalati Hug Me Tight Sure Things and cept. Perfection sister to Twilight Tear wins Monrovia Cup ahead of Bia Rica’s late charge in the fifth. Hill Gall the Derby winner worked five furlongs in 1 29 5 before the rains.

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Santa Anita Race Day Notes and Results

Race card reads as jumbled results from Santa Anita with several horse names and odds scattered. Mentions of Fi ra Remc and various horses appear amid unclear placements and times.

Untitled racing card with mixed results and odds

The page lists multiple race descriptions and betting odds including fourth and seventh races. Entries mention horses, jockeys, odds, and times with scattered notes on positions and outcomes across a turf meet.

Fair Grounds Racing Winners Dominate Eight Race Card

NEW ORLEANS George Glassner rode three winners on Tuesday at the Fair Grounds amid an eight race program. Selections included a mix of entries such as d-Athapaacan and Eleven Mem, with notable performances across multiple races.

New Orleans George Glassner the Fair Grounds

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Racing Odds and Commentary Selections From Bastajian

A fragmented odds list shows horses including I-SECCO, TITTLE TATTLE, JONEVADA BAR, HONREGY BOY, PAR O GLORY, UTMOST, OSUNE TIME, and BARTICON with various morning line prices. The text reads as a race card notes column with brief running details and speculative chances for upcoming trials, in a historic race betting style.

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Matciano Resumes Training for Walcott Title Bid

Rocky Matciano returns to the training grid Monday at Grossinger s New York to whip himself into shape for a return heavyweight championship bout with Jersey Joe Walcott.

New York Rocky Matciano Grossingers N.Y Jersey Joe Walcott

Rebels and Tech clash for Sugar Bowl loop crown

New Orleans prepares for the 19th Sugar Bowl between the University of Mississippi Rebels and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Tech, led by Bobby Dodd, seeks a conference title claim after an 11-game run, while Ole Miss eyes an upset and potential unofficial championship. Weather threats and player health loom as coaches Dodd and Vaught prepare for kickoff.

NEW Orleans University of Mississippi Georgia Tech Rebels Eppe Tech Yellow Jackets Bobby Dodd Torlois Mississippi Johny Vaught Yellow Jackets Ole Miss Maryland Dodd Tech Sugar Bowl Stadium Weather Bureau Leon Hardeman Biloxi Miss Vaught

Perfection and Ria Rica Shine in Santa Anita Meet

The Santo Anita crowd saw Perfection and her rival Ria Rica dominate a strong field. Perfection, trained at Three Rings Ranch, impressed observers with a 1:11 six-panel breeze and potential beyond her 80,000 purchase. Ria Rica, by Rico Monte, closed strongly to beat Freya on the wire, signaling good endurance. Trainers and owners praised the juveniles and noted Tony Despirilo’s all time riding mark at Tropical Park as a notable achievement.

C. H. Jones Charlie Cliff Santa Anita Perfection Ria Rica Dockers Long Beach Freya Hack Ross Rico Monte Connie Ring Three Rings Beaumont Jones Lights Joe Culmone Wise Joe Willie

Local Handicappers Top Anita Pickers at Santa Anita

The Independent's racing selections clicked at Santa Anita on Tuesday with Roy Betz and The Consensus each picking six winners. Betz leads the season with 10 wins after three days as The Consensus and Lee Bastajian tie for second at nine. Bob Hebert trails with eight. Bets winners include Right Bright, Inconstant, Perfection, Fleet Abbey, Jennie Lee and Pass Count. Bets profits total for the day reach 37.50 with various exact payouts highlighted. The piece promotes The Independent's new complete racing section.

Independent Santa Anita Roy Betz Col Betz Lee Bastajian The Independent and Press-Telegram Bob Hebert the Mirror Betz Right Bright Inconstant Perfection Fleet Abbey Jennie Lee Wise Rastasian Femme Fatale

Fair Grounds Race Results and Scratches Summary

Racing results from Fair Grounds show first race won by Limucas Carrol Hart at Keene with Sky Princess and Mild of Music among notable placements. Third race features Texas at Keene with Boldger and Copeta among finishers. Scratches include Pink, Kitty Whiskers, Nan's Bride, and Away Aw Stand Friend with updates on other entries and contingencies.

Carrol Hart Keene Sky Princess Skelly Bennett de Cence Princess W Persainaly Tollzab Popare Edinburg Farrways Texas Ralni Keene Popara Furlnng Hettger Emile Fertanvolo Flyine Firet Jenkina Changtaray Nan Ciasaner Seadeck Glassner Fabaray

Betz Bests Nomination 67 For Widener Handicap Field

Miami Florida dispatch lists 67 nominees for the $100,000 Widener Handicap at Hialeah Park led by Crafty Admiral and Once Best Bet. Other top entries include Best Money Prospect Forever Battlefield Watched, Vino Bambino and Singlaw. International contenders include Windy City, Agitator II and other noted stakes horses from Europe and South America.

Miami Fla Hiajeah Park Crafty Admiral Hearts Spartan Valor Steings Widener Watchersoin Sth Forever Battlefield Paclay Vino Bambino Ins Iron Horse Obyodry Tsecia

Eddie Sawyer Leaves Phillies to Enter Private Business

Eddie Sawyer, one of two managers to win a National League pennant for Philadelphia, says he is retiring from baseball to pursue private business. Fired as manager on June 27 after a slide into the second division, Sawyer led the 1950 pennant run but Phils finished fifth in 1951. Bob Carpenter replaced him with Steve ONeill. Sawyer stayed on in an advisory role. He declined to specify the new business.

Philadelphia Edan Sawyer Philadelphia Phillies Sawyer Ithaca, N Phils Phillies Bob Carpenter Steve O'Neill

Bettors Set All Time High in 52 Racing Year

New York and 23 states report 1952 thoroughbred betting reached a national record of 1.92 billion dollars, up 19.8 percent from 1951. California and New Jersey followed, with New York leading in bets, attendance, and programs. illegal betting curtailment blamed for the rise.

New York United Press Ohio California New Jersey Ilinois Illinois

LSU Cagers Edge St Louis In Sugar Bowl Tourney

Louisiana State University led by Hob Pettit and Benny Miles overpower St Louis to win 70 to 67 in a tense Sugar Bowl basketball tournament game held in New Orleans.

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Toasts for 1952 sports figures and notable slumps

New York U B article roasts a list of 1952 sports stars and teams. It highlights Fred Haney, Gi Hodges, Ralph Jordan, Granny Hamner, Doris Hart, Ellis Kinder, the New York Rangers, Johnny Saxton, Sally Hemus, Murry Dickson, Ed Mathews, Gil Coan, Pete Runnels, and the Senators with notable poor or mixed performances and quirky notes for the coming season.

New York Fred Haney Pittsburgh Pirates Gi Hodges Brooklyn Dodgers Ralph Jordan Auburn Tigers Granny Hamner Phillies Doris Hart Louise Brough Margaret DuPont Maureen Little McConnoll Ellis Kinder Red Sox New York Rangers Johnny Saxton Madison Square Garden Sally Hemus St. Louis Cardinals Murry Dickson Ed Mathews Boston Braves Gil Coan Senators Pete Runnels

Gators Face Bowl With Uncertain QB Injury

In Jacksonville Florida coach Bob Woodruff weighs replacing quarterback Doug Dickey with Fred Popinson for the Gator Bowl against Tulsa on New Year's Day as Dickey battles a pulled leg muscle. Tulsa's Buddy Brothers shares a cautious outlook as Robinson, despite a better passing record, plays only when Florida leads.

Jacksonville Fla Doug Dick Bob Woodruff University of Florida Fred Popinson Tulsa Dickey Woodruff Robins Woodruft Buddy Brothers Robinson Florida

Grid Coach Straddles Fence About Arkansas Job

Oklahoma A&M head football coach J B Whitworth said he signed a three year contract at A M and is happy at Stillwater. He warned that ongoing speculation about a coaching opening at Fayetteville Arkansas could embarrass both institutions.

Oklahoma City J. B. Whitworth Oklahoma A&m Arkansas Whitworth Fayetteville Stillwater

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