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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1961

Page

9

Rams Rally Past Lancers With Nine Inning Burst

Millikan High surged in the ninth inning to defeat Lakewood 4 2 after Rick Bradbury and Joe Stucker held a tight pitcher’s duel. Chan Simonds opened the inning with a hit and scored on an error as Jim Hiatt and Gary Lucas followed with two doubles. Don Keel, Gary Moore, and Bob Sisson produced Lakewood’s earlier run, but Calderella’s defensive plays and a late surge sealed Lakewood’s fate.

Doug Ives Millikan High Lakewood Jim Parks Lancers Rick Bradbury Milliken Joe Stucker Bradbury Rams Hoe Chan Simonds Jim Hiatt Gary Lucas Stucker Big Ram Gary Moore Bob Sisson Don Keel Moore Bruce Lowell Lowell Lucas Brian Stock Mike Calderella Calderella Barrie Stenger Larson Millikan Rick Stites Rob Shulaway

Swedish champ Johansson faces life after fight in Goteborg

Miami Beach dispatch details the Johansson Patterson buildup with sparring partners, peculiar trainer Whitey Bimstein, and Dan Florio's Red Shirt antics. It notes Johansson's golf course roadwork, frequent partner changes, and the press banter surrounding the third heavyweight title clash.

Miami Beach Johansson Floyd Patterson Goteborg Ingo Billy Stephan Stephan Billy Patterson Dan Florio Florio Floyd Bimstein Rimstein

Bruins Win Big Over Anaheim Toll in Medley Duel

Wilson High edges Anaheim 87 40 in a swimming meet as Sinales-Gaffney and teammates posted strong legs in freestyle and medley events. Final scores highlighted Wilson’s dominance with standout performances in 100 breast and relay events.

Lakewood Millian Sinales Gaffney Ted Alloneworts Kenuntth McCune Ehihea Wilson High Anaheim Bruins Poul Leos Ramp Lester Steet Cat Prin Sendipiaun Mediey Jeers Levu Ab Hotton Elev faley—Wilsen Stelen Kerbynen Hollinauwgrth Mae Wilson Au Ananesm Bees Mediny Retay Ansnelm Chistian Ie Duttor WemSunatine Treevtele Garner Wil Eaton Htroke— Co Freastvie -Chriat Man Atbedual Rey —O Ve Man Aapdlay Freasre Gaenen Sunstone Par Initins Fidel Sence Anabe Cees Modiey Vellay Witson Flehy Carling Ry Wei Wuiterulver

Henrichs HR Earns Jordan Tie In Moore League Opener

Jim Henrich hit his second homer of the day to power Jordan High to an 8-8 tie with Wilson in the Moore League opener at Houghton Park. He also opened with a first-pitch inside-the-park homer for Jordan, as Wilson’s Jim Clark homered and drove in three runs. The game was called due to darkness.

Jim Henrich Jordan Wilson Houghton Park Panther Steve Sunderman Jim Clark Clark Bruin Bob Bailey Jack Smithers Jordan Solned Suidermat Chris Tatreau Henrich Gail Hopkins Paul Richardson Ray Whitaker Tom Commeau Dennis Chappin Ween Jereen Emalieyes Hencichas Atomére Panter Say Ie Ubinson Tony Peshees Mwa Rhea

High School Baseball Scores From Moore League

In a busy scoreboard update Wilkin beat Lakewood 9 to 4 while Wilson triumphed 9 to 8 over Jordan. Other results include Riverside 9 over Anaheim 5 and Orange Coast 4 to 2. Fullerton 9 defeated California 5, Norwalk 13 over St Paul, La Habra 86 over Anaheim Centennial 64.3. Fremont posted a 39 percent mark.

Wilkin Lakewood Wilson Jordan True Bs Mina Eos Western Riverside Anaheim Orange Coast Garden Grove Rancho Alamanos Pas x Parampun Loyola Arica Fullerton Catiornia Torrance & Leuzages Norwalk St. Paul la Habra Anaheim Centennial Fremont

Long Beach City College tops State 7 2 in tug of offense

In a high scoring Tuesday night game LBCC defeated State 7 to 2. Casey Cox earned the win in six innings of work allowing one earned run while striking out 10. Bob Lancaster pitched six strong for State, but a late City College rally in the eighth sealed the victory. Key moments included a three run rally aided by errors and timely hits, with LBCC taking a 4 0 lead by the seventh and adding three more in the eighth.

Long Beach City College Lon Lancaster Beach State Murn Cox Lancaster Blais Elect Jim Berryhill Oiitics City College Itis Vikes State Cal Lbsc de Las Moon Surge Casey Cox Bob Lancaster Staters Gary Brown Vike Willie Oyama Coutts Roger Rhoades Gary Geagen LBSC Bill Bielefeld Vickers Lesc Mere Abrams Ae Berrvnitlice Banaere Ace Cooper Moon Tere Coutts Boy Amcrtexars Turi Barryhi Ranat Heke Cea Coon Gyame Ates oDave Hee ByWaxellala U— Deed Bergman

Downey Edges Poly 2 1 In Moore League Opener

Downey Vikings win 2-1 over Poly in Blair Field as two fifth inning errors by Poly break a tight pitching duel between Downey’s Larry Momo and Efren Cavazos. Cavazos pitched well with eight strikeouts, five hits allowed, and one walk. Poly’s Charles Weaver and Jerry Martin led with two hits each.

Reewan Cal Poly Downey Larry Momo Hares Efren Cavazos Vikings Blair Field Fach Cavazus Charles Weaver Jerry Martin Burrell Magnusson AB RM Martin M Ith Murtha Weick Bait Tamao Neaan Tapina Downer Aly Caver Zorn Snd Smith Ri Pe-Poe

Madureira Soccer Tour Ends Against LA Kickers

The Madureira soccer team from Rio de Janeiro wraps its North American tour with a match against the Los Angeles Kickers at Rancho Cienega Stadium tonight.

Madureira Rio de Janeiro Brazil North America Los Angeles Kickers Rancho Cienega Stadium

Stengel signs five year bid as New York club president

Casey Stengel backs the new New York National League club as president after signing George Weils to a five year contract. Stengel, a bank director in Toluca Lake, declined to reveal interest in a baseball job, citing his bank duties. Basketball All-America teams and NBA scoring records also highlighted in this morning’s sports briefs.

Casey Stengel George Weils New York Yankee New York National League Baseball Club Stengel Yankees Valley National Bank Toluca Lake

World Water Ski Tournament eyed for Long Beach

The City Council approved in principle a proposal to host the World Water Ski Tournament August 24 to 27 in Long Beach. The council deferred action on waiving a 10 percent rental fee for Marine Stadium, a request from sponsors led by Bill Boyd for the Chamber of Commerce International News Bureau, the Century Club, Boat and Ski Club, and the Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Long Beach Marine Stadium Bill Boyd Chamber of Commerce International News Bureau Chamber Long Beach Century Club Long Beach Boat and Ski Club Convention and Visitors Bureau

Sox rally past Twins in ninth for third straight win

Chicago White Sox staged a ninth inning rally to beat Minnesota 5-4 in a Cactus League tilt. Ray Davioult faltered with two walks and allowed the tying run before Bolin surrendered the decisive runs. Jose Valdivielso and Minnie Minoso contributed key plays in an unearned run sequence.

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