Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Independent in Long Beach, California

We have 16,224,693 pages in California

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1959

Page

10

Jones Wins Second Ascot Main Event

Parnelli Jones of Torrance won his second Ascot Stadium main event of the season before 3,874 fans. A wreck on the fourth lap forced a restart as Buddy Lee Bustaines burned after his car collided with A J Shepherd. Allan Heath finished second as other noted drivers are listed in the race results.

Parnelli Jones Torrance Ascot Stadium Jones Ted Wire Wire Buddy Lee Bustaines A. J. Shepherd Allan Heath Jones California Ray Douglas Jan Hein Rabiny Rovbina Tay Osualis Donsuohay Ak Wit Dlaw Ieaty Dash Roper McClusky Hurieotse Tom Wisler Farviell Ate Peaier Bud Starrett

Harney Sets Pensacola Open Record with 289

Paul Harney, at Pensacola Country Club, shot a 19 under par 289 to win the Pensacola Open. He earns $2,000 first prize and moves closer to Masters and Tournament of Champions invitations. Jay Hebert finished second with 16 under, 272, on the 6500 yard course. Leading scores and other players are listed.

Pensacola Paul ‘Harney Woreester Mass Augusta Las Vegas Harney Art Wall Jr Pocono Manor Jay Hebert Sanford Fla Pensacola Country Club Paul Harney Jay Menerd Chandler Harper Bob RosaUra Freddie Webs Dave Regan Tom Wievorie Watley Mike Kame Epg Walter Ayrkenio Joe Campbell Feny Lana Hlord Morurbi Arabesa Beewer John Rottava Bob Marrine Tone Hebert RBA Inipian Bong Howie Pelze Abney

Honor UCLA Cagers at Awards Fete

UCLA climaxes its hoop season with the Bruin Basketball Awards Banquet at the Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica. Six graduating seniors from coach John Wooden's team will be feted, including Walt Torrence Denny Crum Rafer Johnson Roland Underhill Bill French and Bob Archer. Bill Welsh will MC as Wooden reviews the season and previews a new era at the Athletic Association of Western Universities Coliseum Sports Arena.

UCLA Bruin Miramar Santa Monica John Wooden Westwood Walt Torrence Denny Crum Rafer Johnson Roland Underhill Bill French Boby Archer Bill Welsh Wooden Bruins Athletic Association of Western Universities

Two Players Win $31,367 At Caliente

Two unidentified players won $31,367 each at Caliente race track on Sunday after selecting five of six possible winners on a two ticket parlay. Phisidor, a one year old sprinter, ran six furlongs in 1:09 4-5 to capture the featured Girenadier Purse by 24 lengths over Tip Along. Lycos Son finished third with War Marshall fourth. The winning return paid $20.00, $6.00 and $5.60.

Agua Caliente Mexico UPI Calienté Phisidor Tip Along Lycos Son War Marshall

Fourth Title for Suggs in Caliente Championship

Louise Lopes claims a fourth Golden Starpian crown in Augusta while Betsy Rawls and Beverly Hanson contend in a high-stakes field. The long, detail-filled race card lists multiple contenders, with Suggs edging a tense finish as Rawls and Jameson push hard for victory and set the pace in the one-mile events.

Werner wins alpine title at Stowe in downhill and combined

Bud Werner of Steamboat Springs Colorado swept the Vermont alpine ski championships at Stowe by winning the downhill and the combined title. Betsy Suite of Norwich Vermont placed fourth in the women's downhill but won the combined title on the basis of her Friday and Saturday slalom and giant slalom victories.

Stowe UPI Bud Werner Steamboat Springs Colo Vermont Betsy Suite Norwich

Downtown YMCA Team Captures Beverly Hills Tourney Title

The Long Beach Downtown YMCA LD team won the Beverly Hills tournament final, defeating Beverly Hills 33 to 38.

Long Beach Beverly Hills

Gardena Grand Prix caps show with Madron leading

Jack Johansen Ernie Young and Jack Austin swept three 25 lap Monza style sprints at Gardena Stadium Sunday but Andre Madron topped the overall standings to win 1000 dollars in the CJA heated Grand Prix before 3289 fans. Johansen San Bernardino was the pre race favorite but faded after the first race. Austin Downey and Rigi Erickson tied for second, Ed Van Eyk Bellflower fourth, Chuck Townsen fifth. Termite Snyder Highland Park won a 25 lap semi main, Jasper Lopiccolo won the eight lap trophy dash, Are Atkinson took second in both preliminaries, and Jack Kelly Long Beach placed third in the trophy dash.

Jack Johansen Ernie Young Jack Austin Gardena Stadium Andre Madron Johansen San Bernardino Austin Downey Rigi Erickson Ed van Eyk Bellflower Chuck Townsen Highland Park Termite Snyder Jasper Lopiccolo Are Atkinson Long Beach Jack Kelly

Orioles Data Fines Miranda For Late Report

The Baltimore Orioles threaten a $500 deduction if Willie Miranda does not report to spring training by noon Tuesday. An ultimatum was sent to Miranda at his Havana home, confirming the clause that had been in the 1959 contract. Miranda was due February 26, and his absence triggers the automatic fine option.

Miami Willie Mirgevy Miranda Janda Baltimore Orioles Lee MacPhail Baltimore Willie Havana

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ascot Reeves George Reeves Hollywood Caliente Suggs Louise Lopes Racha Betsy Raley Bebestanea Wadley PO Sahwiffi Smith Rawls Beverly Bay Cem Betsy Rawls Uohan Mary Lena Fautic Jereeg Jennings Wet Scien Baganas Lang Esty Berg ASUS Fey Cracker Wmadene Heyse Aoe Beverly Hanson Carrot Bunch Boner Marilyn “Smith Victoria Wadley Jr Falfoul Banal Randal Bernstar Key Serstches Jackie Pungi Tao Belly Jameson Barbara McIntyre Aunevae Gloris Pein Ravelay Rios Giana Senghal Bevatuned Ric” Watersten Warde Banches Wasiain Barbara Romack Beriabost Renan Sylver Lass Coul Aides Landerson Philidor Gene Rickels Shlegke Ray Rining Ouiceta Sean Cate Werner Roy Ie Coronet Ees Gord Ilicones Taracu E. Anaheim YMCA Teans Gardena Cece CP Berne Ula Syracise New York WS T Syracise EE Lierles Louisville Mab Anderson Genesses A. Cooper Pancho Gonzales Ajallé Anderson Hoad Gonzales Ashlley Cooper Chicago Detroit Toronto New Boston Simoniz Vista Pratett Oman Dar Mio Wwltchee Hyory Raler Idec Neven Tyne Evary Garden Hanvy Co Tiéss Aneludles Smpkew & Ve Gren Sals Fur Thru AU Een Allevian Bellelquer Boulevard Long Beach Boulevard Firestone Boulevard Sgr Ek Sgte Jara Gur Exter Beauty Sayan Boake Bederath Robben Pep Boyd Etlavien Hiedeemati Ponty A Uct Aurel
Search Courier

Search the Independent Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Independent?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication