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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1961

Page

23

Greatest teams in sports history rankings spark debate

Bill Schroeder’s list of the all time great teams draws praise and a few quibbles. The writer flags Notre Dame’s 1947 squad as contestable, favoring Michigan, and labels the 1927 Yankees and 1941 Bears among the era’s strongest. He notes modern athletes’ superiority in some sports while defending other selections.

Olyerine Phoenix Bill Schroeder Notre Dame Michigan Bob Chappuis Elliott Boys Bump and Pete Bill Russell Wolverines USF Chicago Bears Hamp Pool Ken Kavanaugh Dick Plasman Bob Nowaskey George Wilson Lee Artee Joe Studahar Ed Kolman Danny Furiman Ray Bray Jack Manders Bulldog Turner Sid Luckman Bob Snyder George McAfee Hugh Gallemeau Ray Nolting Scooter Me'y ' Lian Harry Clark Bob Swisher Bears Bill Omanski Norm Standlee Gary Famiglietti Joe Manisci Redskins Hill

Twins Beat Yankees as Bues Delivers Fourth Straight

QALANDO, Fla. (UPI) Bark Bailey hit a grand slam in the ninth to lift the Minnesota Twins to a 10–6 spring win over the New York Yankees. Zona Versalles and Harmon Killebrew tied the game in the seventh with homers, Killebrew following a 450 foot drive. Battey added a fourth Yankee hurler, Jim Arroyo, to finish.

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Jordan Nabs Spike Win at Jordan High Meet

Jordan High's track team dominated a home meet scoring 71 to 37 over visiting opponents. Wayne Moot high jumped well, while Dick Schofield powered a two run homer in a separate exhibition game.

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Long Beach State vs Anita L.B. State baseball clash at Blair Field

LBCC visits Blair Field for a 7 30 start as coach Dick Clegg keys Lancaster Hamilton and Wakefield on the mound to slow Vikings led by Joe Hicks. Casey Cox rows for LBCC while Moon Turvill Swaner Hollis pace a 3 3 start and 49er hitters seek third straight win.

Long Beach State Blair Field Dick Clegg Bob Lancaster l Mike Hamilton Joe Hicks Vikings Casey Cox LBCC Clegg San Diego Marines Lancaster Hamilton Gary Wakefield Neal Hancock Herb Hyman Hancock Hyman Dallas Moon Tom Turvill Bill Swanner Dick Hollis LBSC

Harness Cap in 187 Day of 78 Day and Related Horse Racing Picks

Race selections listed for a horse meet with names such as Fosty Bell Better Hoot Carolina Rodney Dazzie Krink Rip Norris Jutla Byrd and Branite Gebt. results show Phillips 94 Akron and other heavy odds mentions. The text presents multiple bets, specials, and best bets across various races with unclear sequence but identifiable horses and bettors.

Fosty Bell

City League Po Hy Initow at Stingers 14st G40

Local league orally records a chaotic recap of matches and lineups. It lists players and substitutes across teams including Adler Methodist dubs Kanes Amer and Greeny Aaeame with sparse match details and unclear outcomes.

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Racing Board Delays Action on Los Alamitos Bid

The California Horse Racing Board delayed consideration of Frank Wessels bid to conduct a thoroughbred meeting at Los Alamitos in Orange County. Dates for 1962 meetings were set for Santa Anita, Arlington, Idlewood Park, Ca, and Los Alamitos with various start and end periods.

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Riverside Trot Opens WHRA Season At Santa Anita Park

Western Harness Racing Assn. begins its 20 day season at Santa Anita with nine races led by the Riverside Trot. Expected crowd reaches 8500 to 9000 as Lumber Lou and Worthy Ohio headline a strong field including Corsage Hanover and Carolina Rodney. Ed Schafer’s Lumber Lou seeks a repeat win after a Bay Meadows triumph while Joe O’Brien guides Corsage Hanover and Joe Lightill pilots Lumber Lou.

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Free 50 Plus Vitamin Offer From Geriatric Pharma

An advertisement promotes a free 30 day supply of vitamins for people over 50 from Geriatric Pharmaceutics. It claims high potency capsules with vitamins and minerals to boost energy, vitality, and happiness, promising additional sample products and money back details.

Millikan Favored In Moore League Baseball Race Start

Millikan enters the Moore League title chase as favorite after three straight preleague wins and strong pitching. The Rams meet Lakewood while Wilson faces Jardar and Poly plays Downey at Blair Field as 3:15 p.m. games open the three round schedule. Coach Meyers’ team has 29 runs and 33 hits in three games, with three top pitchers: Joe Stucker, Mike Linek, and Paul Milovich.

Millikan Lakewood Wilson Jardar Poly Tests Downey Blair Field Pice Poly Downey Bob Meyers Rams Millixan Joe Stucker Mike Linek Paul Milovich Ollie Brown Carl Washington

UCLA Beats Long Beach State as 49er Golfers Shine

UCLA upsets Long Beach State 43 to 13 in a mixed meet. Thompson and Macre from UC led with 13 points, while Hewitt, Mistancon, and Wilson contributed key wins. Gavin added a standout performance as UC defended its title, with Clavic noted as medalist in a witty finish. The night also featured City Volleyball with Unorthodox defeating Houghton Park 15 to 8 and other listed results.

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