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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1961

Page

7

Patterson Johansson third bout looms as confidence soars

Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson spoke on a conference call about their upcoming Miami Beach fight. Patterson stressed preparation, studying past fights, and belief he will retain the world heavyweight title on March 13. Johansson admitted underestimating Patterson before, but vowed renewed focus and readiness for a decisive third meeting.

Hank Hollingwortie Caeentine Ingo Floyd Hock Floyd Patterson Ingemar Johansson Miami Beach Los Angeles San Francisco San Diego Tucson Long Beach Palm Springs Elliot Ness Ingemar Patterson Cas D'Amato Sohansson Shane Johansson

Warriors Rally to Nudge Nats in Tight Finish

In Hershey, Philadelphia Warriors rallied to clinch second place in the Eastern Division as Syracuse Nats faded late. Pistons surged past the Knicks 129-112 to stay out of the Western cellar. Warriors secured no worse than a top-two finish.

Warriors Nats Pistons Knicks Hershey UPI Philadelphia Warriors Warrior Syracuse Syracuse Nats National Basketball Assn Detroit Pistons New York Knickerbockers

Dawkins to Wed Judi Wright at West Point wedding plans

Dawkins, former Army football standout, is engaged to Judi Wright of Oxon Hill Maryland with the wedding planned at West Point in July. The article also notes Wilt Chamberlain’s 47 points for the Warriors and Tom Gola’s 25 in a second period surge, with Syracuse and Philadelphia statistics interspersed.

Jondon Pete Dawkins Army alkAmett Ca Oxford Judi Wright Oxon Hill West Point Wilt Chamberlain Warriors Tom Gola Syracuse Gambee Tigh Phinkejahiagay Syracuse Oy PY Aritn Aves Johnson Camber Chonbein Hatbrook Gola Greer Rogers Covelto Ailey Harner Catie Biancht Philedelphia Gera New York Lowell Guern Seare Bohot

Roseboro Faces Comeback Challenge for Dodgers Backstop

Dodger camp heats on Roseboro amid rookie Doug Camilli and Norm Sherry challenge for the catching job. Camilli, 24, shown as a strong contender if Roseboro bats poorly, while Alston, Campanis and staff note Camilli’s hitting potential and relative inexperience behind the plate. Koufax, Drysdale, and others shine in Grapefruit workouts as camp standings begin to form.

George Ate PT Ste Vero Beach Flat John Roseboro Roy Campanella Doug Camilli Norm Sherry Drysdale Alston Sandy Koufax Jim Golden Durochers Koufax Ata Craig Dutch Hue Windromit David Camille Rube Walker Dodger Camilli Atlanta Fresco Thompson Dolph Camilli Walter Alston Doug Ourer

Wind Slows Down Angel Pace Third Squad Game Today

Palm Springs story notes a cooling wing slowing the Angels’ intrasquad practice as manager Bill Rigney plans to ease drills. The third scrimmage is set, with Tex Clevenger and Eli to start, six or seven innings planned, and a Desert Circus weekend attracting crowds with rodeo and parades.

Angel Angels Bill Rigney Rigney Tex Clevenger Eli Bean Chance Ted Bowsheld Mortis Cigar

AL Hockey Results Providence 2 hatate ac 3

Providence scores two goals in a tight hockey match as Hatate and Wenig contribute. Rocnasthe and Vehediedl are noted in the scoring and play highlights. The article outlines the final score and key moments from the contest.

Providence Hatate Rocnasthe Wenig Pares Vehediedl

Troy Nabs Thriller In Crosstown Showdown

Troy edged UCLA over USF style press and clutch late play to seize a city title. Star guard led with 26 points as USF rolled 49 38. Bruins clamped down on Rudo early but lone defense failed to curb Trojans in the second half.

USF Koro - Galen Iece i havelRel Mandroibahi Simbone Bruins UCLA Rudo

Lane warns traders may deal with Yankees

Gt Frank Lane of the Kansas City A's warned Friday management in Chicago Baltimore and Cleveland that if those clubs refuse to deal with him he will trade with New York Yankees. Lane talked trades with Baltimore New York Cleveland and Chicago saying he is ready any time they say yes.

Tampa Fla Frank Lane Chicago Baltimore Cleveland Kansas City A’s Lane New York Yankees Bill)Veeck Paul) Richards Ralph Warner Tampa Tribune Yankees A's New York Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians Warner Kansas City West Palm Beach Bud) Daley Jerry) Lumpe

Long Beach Masters golf opens at Skylinks today

The fifth annual Long Beach Masters golf championship starts at Skylinks at 9 with top players Julie Beacons, Larry Griggs, Tom Hickman, Keith Lopp, and Pinky Stevenson competing. The 6574 yard par 72 course marks a Masters record as it debuts in the event.

Jerry Wynn Skylinks Julie Beacons Virginia Ce Larry Griggs Tom Hickman Meadowlark California

Brumel Clears 7 Feet 3 Inches In Madison Square Garden

Valery Brumel, 18, of Russia set an indoor high jump record at 7 feet 3 inches and defeated John Thomas for the third time in three U S meets at the Knights of Columbus Games in Madison Square Garden before 14,255 fans. Thomas failed to clear 7 feet, ending a streak of major- event success. Other highlights included George Kerr breaking the world indoor 600 yard record with 109.3 seconds, Don Bragg vaulting 15 feet 7 3/4 inches, Istvan Rozsavolgyi winning the mile in 4 01.4, Hayes Jones in 7.1 for the 60 yard hurdles, Paul Winder 6.3 in the 60 yard dash, and Jerry Siebert 2 08.5 for 1 000 yards.

New York Valery Brumel Russia John Thomas U.S Madison Square Thomas George Kerr British West Indies Don Bragg Istvan Rozsavolgyi Hungary Ed Moran Hayes Jones Paul Winder Jerry Siebert

Poly Spikers Battle L.A. Jordan Today

Poly High's track team faces L A Jordan in a home test at 2 o'clock. Area cinder teams join Lynwood and Santa Ana Relays on Saturday at 1 o'clock.

Poly High Los Angeles

Prep Gymnastics Ananalm 75:5 meets unclear outcomes

Fragmented OCR text references multiple gymnastic items and participants such as Jordan, Cobleyan, Nicholay, Morales and teams or events like free SEF and Rope climb but contains many garbled terms. No clear results or cohesive event description emerges.

Ananalm Jordan Cobleyan Bodzer Ayrina Lakewond Nicholay

City League Results Share Mixed Scores Across Games

Willow Sh Ch of God Bl Mighty fy TROTichte Math Sh Chalco a Bearcats 42. Sheen weer yh maton Coren air Malian Lary paereeylon Mablaas 1. Bev shora Auto Harrys Hol Doon 46 Cinco de Mayo 4.

Willow Sh of God Mighty Math Sh Chalco Bearcats Sheen Weer Maton Coren Air Malian Lary Paereeylon Mablaas Bev' Shora Auto Harrys Cinco de Mayo

British Champ Upset in Florida Amateur Golf Semifinal

Doris Phillips staged a dramatic comeback at the Florida East Coast Women's Amateur Golf tournament in Augustine by sinking a 20 foot putt on the third extra hole to defeat British champion Barbara McIntire in the semifinal. The match extended into overtime as Phillips sealed the win on the third extra hole.

St, Augustine Fla Doris Phillips Barbara Mclntire Florida East Coast

Krause Tops Big Pomona Field in Sports Car Race

Long Beach driver Bill Krause heads a 165 car field for the Pomona sports car road races at the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds. The 16-event meet runs today and Sunday with two 20-lap main events. Krause, a former United States Grand Prix for sports cars winner, will drive a Corvette-powered D Jaguar.

Long Beach Bill Krause Ken Miles Jack McAfee Pomona L. A. County Fairgrounds Krause Bill Jack Brabham Stirling Moss McAfee Miles

CIF Playoffs Bracket Update With Mixed Scores

Fragmented OCR yields a CIF playoff bracket summary with many garbled team names and scores. Readable items include Arcadia 55 over El Centro 32, Glendale 4 over Redland 43, and Arcadia 55, Poly 46, Ir 40. Team placeholders and locations are inconsistent. decisive results are unclear.

Oper Geren Caiayala Manravia Lowar Glendale Redtande Anielone Arcadia Joglewoed Poly Wal

MacKay and Buchholz top head in world series match

Barry Mac Kay of Dayton Ohio defeated Farl Buchholz of St Louis 8-6 6-4 at the Gouderlin stadium in Paris in the professional tennis world series. In the same series Lew Hind of Australia beat Alex Olmeda of Peru 6-1 6-2.

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