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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1961

Page

11

Rabbits fall to Compton in CIF title game

Poly High coach Bill Mulligan conceded Compton the better team after a 57-49 loss. He cited three turning factors free-throw woes, Leddy Baker’s early fouls, and subdued B J Evans, while praising Compton’s poise, defense and clutch late shooting led by Freddie Goss. Baker scored 15 and grabbed 13 rebounds as Carl Washington limited Goss in the first half.

Doug Ives Poly High Bill Mulligan Compton Tarbabes Mulligan Poly Leddy Baker B. J Evans Baker Evans Comptas Fretdie Goss Paty Mulli Roy Jefferson Mulli- Ban Carl Washington Goss Washington Carl Muthpan Poly Bass John Ramba Ollie Brown Rabbits Bill Mulli Gan

9 Battles Vikes and 49ers Home Schedule Preview

Long Beach State base ballers back big guns of Long Beach City College and SC for this week’s 49er home schedule. LBSC hosts the Vikings Tuesday night, then takes on Blair Field under lights Saturday as coach Dick Clegg primes the squad for a LA State meet. Track coach Jack Rose teams up with UC Santa Barbara in a big Los Angeles showdown, with Gary Patterson setting records in the 220 low hurdles.

Long Beach State Long Beach City College Dick Clegg LBSC Vikings The Mighty Trojans Blair Field Jack Rose UC Santa Barbara Los Angeles State 49Ers Gary Patterson

Floyd Patterson Poised To Defend Title In Eight Round clash

Miami Beach buzz centers on Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson with a majority of voters predicting Patterson will knockout Johansson inside eight rounds. The poll lists former fighters managers and fans supporting Patterson while Ever Hammer backs Johansson saying Ingemar may stun Patterson early as in their first meeting.

Miami Beach Ingemar Johnsson Floyd Patterson Florida Patterson Herb White Joe Bell Scrapper Baron von Stume Jake Shogrue H. L. Riggs Texas Charlie Davis Arizona Wendell Shaw Leon Black Phil Marine Ever Hammer Johansson Hammer Floyd Ingemar Ingo Lore

Basilio Earns Shot at Pender in Title Bout

Syracuse dispatch reports Carmen Basilio earned a shot at middleweight champion Paul Pender after a decisive win over Don Jordan. Basilio, riding a string of victories, is set to meet Pender in a 15 round title bout on April 22 at Boston.

Syracuse N.Y UPI Carmen Basilio Don Jordan Paul Pender Basilio Jordan Pendier New York Massachusets Europe Bnsinn

Patterson faith growth and baby name change after title fight

The article notes Patterson’s late conversion to Catholicism during recent months and recounts how his wife Sandra suggested naming their first daughter Seneca Victoria after Floyd Patterson’s victory over Archie Moore in Chicago. The birth certificate was changed to reflect the new name.

Sandra Patterson Floyd Archie Moore Chicago New York Seneca Elizabeth Saandra Seneca Victoria

Rowe Leads Rockets Past Angels in Fast Game

Ron Rowe struck out seven, gave up eight hits, and drove in two runs as Long Beach Rockets topped the Los Angeles Angels 4 to 1 at Blair Field. The game finished in 1 hour 40 minutes. Rowe had three hits in four trips, with Brian McCall and Danny Adams delivering key extra-base hits. The Rockets turned two double plays in support.

Ron Rowe Long Beach Rockets LA. Angels Blair Row Rockets Brian McCall Danny Adams Long Beach Toe Rathay Roy Anyns Haveragao Umecall Reg Hames Matt Tome Aa Tage Pei OH Call Ain Duara Adan i Len Ian Reiter Barns

Pistons clinch final playoff spot in tight win

Detroit Pistons secured the final Western Conference playoff berth by defeating New York 120 to 106 in the season finale. Bill Russell sparked a 136 134 overtime victory for the Boston Celtics over Syracuse with a late basket.

NEW York U Detroit Pistons National Basketball Association New York Syracuse Bill Russell Boston Celtics Celtics

Science shrinks piles with new non surgical treatment

New York report describes a non surgical healing substance claiming to shrink hemorrhoids stop itching and relieve pain. Doctors observed rapid pain relief and actual shrinking over months across various chronic cases without narcotics anesthetics or irritants.

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Caliente race track pays big on handicapping contest

Four players hit five of six winners in Caliente track 5-16 contest earning $20,332.80 each. Another 233 bettors netted $115.20. A total of 17,261 attended, wagering $507,717. Small Bundle, a 4-year-old horse owned by R C Ellsworth, won the Anti body Purse by four lengths over Tony's Reckan with Born Mighty third.

Agua Caliente Mexico UPI Caliente UckethoWers The Mutuals R.C. Ellsworth Tuyed Tony Mighty

Moore State opens season with three round league

Moore State prep calendar highlights baseball opens Tuesday for the league while track and field hosts the Moore Relays at Millikan. The Moore League schedule shifts to three rounds this year with five games per round and top teams like Poly Blair Wilson Downey and Anaheim listed among appearances.

Millikan Jaseeah Syanieny el Saguna Deabhy Anges Poly Blair Anaheim Wilson Moore Arnt Inki Daneel Hha Downey

Paramount Triumph in 10-7 Hockey Win over LA Canadiens

Long Beach Paramount closed its regular season with a 10 to 7 victory against the Los Angeles Canadiens at Paramount Iceland on Sunday night. Eddie St Hilaire Kenny Watson each scored three goals and Buddy McDonald led LA with strong effort.

L.b.paramount Long Beach Paramount Los Angeles Canadiens Paramount Iceland Eddie St. Hilaire Kenny Watson Buddy McDonald L. A

Wright Nabs Miami Open in Steady Win

Mickey Wright shot 37 39 for 76 to win the 54 hole Miami Women's Open at Miami Springs, earning 1,247 and top prize of 8 under par. Runners up included Marlene Bauer Haggee Mary Lena Faulk Louise Suggs, with amateurs led by Phyllis Preuss of Palm Beach.

Miami Mickey Wright Marlene Ibaver Hagee Mary Lena Faulk Louise Suggs Miami Springs Country Club Phyllis (Tish) Preuse Pompano Beach Ann Stranahan Toledo Ohio Micken Ren Iera Greene Gerla Phen

Rossler Wins Hot Rail Feature at Western Speedway

Jim Rossler captured the hot rod main event at Western Speedway on Sunday, his second win this year at Gardena’s track. Chi Garner won the Lemon race, Bob Summtens placed in the drophy dish, with Rossler third in the entry dash.

Rossler San Bernardino Jim Rossler Western Speedway Gardena Chi Garner Bob Summtens Jonson Mn Aton Vital Aine Maem Elieke Tenwatin Main Edi Binsyiere Cannon Turk Ta

St Louis bowler leads ABC Tourney after nine-game total

St Louis typesetter Bob Vien vaulted into the all events lead in the regular division at the Americans Bowling Congress Tourney in Detroit. He totaled 1911 after a 664 in team, 630 in doubles, and 617 in singles. He surpassed Ray Shaughnessy and outscored the professional class leader Billy Golembiewski by 34 pins.

Detroit Bob Vien St. Louis Ray Shaughnessy Jnnessie Wis Shaughnessy Vien Billy Golembiewsk

Long Beach Bid Notices For Alleyway Improvements 1961

Long Beach California announces bids for alley improvements between Third Street and Calararta Street and South Street lighting district work. Bids from Griffith Company and others cover Portland cement concrete pavement curb sidewalks plant mix surface, sewer work, manhole resets, removal of concrete, and curbside surfacing. Award and notice details include bid totals around 6 364 dollars and requirements under city ordinances with bid opening March 1961.

Aller Tn Jhek Ant Argonce Axenab Third Street Calararta Street City of Long Beach Califor Constructig Pareland Roe AeweLs Nich Witeind Clays Ee. Pavlikie Ruadwas Portland Conirete Thkeknens Ptaol Counei Advent Griffith Company, & Corporation AORR Sass Lin Belijg California Muargaree Heartwell Ee SEAL Gay L South Street Dairy Avenue Cherry Avenue Long Bach Califora Ne Beech Zutay Mareh Clarence Harricon Jr Council of Aaid Walnut Beach Rena Isa Clarence Harrison JR LRI Glens Ania Thais Avenue First Street Bast Lake Lang Plain Clifornia Reginser Council Chamber Ulty Rai Wal Caly Hingineer Connell Geld Nedoe Langhe Chty Margaret L. Heantwell Anid Long Elie Ennui Cty Council C. Gound Twenn Spring Street Lone Beach Street Hy Paneer Amd Rinelaeen Lowi Suly- Werthie Wagen Ars Incorporated Miller Connseling Tonwil Mtu Ribarrarte Port Art Annelle Kong Reach Gulfor Ow Voss Beoparaljan Hamid Atinnatt Amin Murkin Dale Maventon TNS BOTAN Notigh Fone Reach Vance Hadagen Matron Anenen Akaralnki Margaret Li

Endowed Care Dispute Raises Unpaid Balance Issues

Fragmented text describes a dispute over endowment care and unpaid balances tied to a purchase. Mentions ventilated areas and care facilities, with scattered references to beaches, apartments, and potential real estate or service costs. The fragmentary OCR yields unclear details on parties, dates, and locations.

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