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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1961

Page

9

Rookie's HR Paces Yanks in Exhibition Victory

The New York Yankees defeated Cincinnati 6-2 in an exhibition game before 6,506 at Tampa. Rookie Tom Haller hit a two run homer and added key plays as New York built an early lead. The event featured several rookies and notable performances across the day’s slate.

New York Yankees Fez Cinerneti Tampa Fin Giants Tom Haller Cleveland Boston Earl Grant Red Sox Indians Jim Grant Bosox Jim Bunning Milwaukee Bunning Detroit Roy McMillan Wes Colington Washington Braves Raule Bob Buhl Deluxe Earl Torgeson White Sox Pittsburgh Philadelphia St. Louis Bob Miller Minnesota Twins Kansas City Athletics Twins Tuns

Exhibition Scoreboard Reveals Mixed Results Across Meet

An exhibition scoreboard from Orlando lists multiple archers and runners from various clubs including Tampa, New York, and Chicago. Notable names appear with scores and placements across numerous events, signaling a broad, status-heavy meet with standout performances and several near-misses.

Atlanta 500 Won by Burdick at Atlanta International Speedway

Bob Burdick of Omaha won the Atlanta 500 stock car race at Atlanta International Speedway with an average speed of about 124.4 mph earning $15.90. Ralph Barghart of Kannapolis finished close behind, while Marvin Panch and Kuetsall Raherts, both Pontiacs from Daytona Beach, Fla, were among favorites. Raherts claimed victory in the 80th lap after line trouble. Panch finished sixth.

Atlanta UPI Bob Burdick Omaha Neb Ponhac Awanta International Speedway Burdick Pontike Ralph Barghart Kannapolis NC Marvin Panch Kuetsall Raherts Bastona Beach Fla Raherts Panch Roberts Fox Panch Als Ine Weatherly Norfolk al Ehmaratel Job Weltview al Moutiac

DARN SAFE GOES TUESDAY AT MIDPOINT CARD

Santa Anita harness action slows for Easter week with nine races daily and a Bruce Burd rivalry slate. Darn Safe heads the odds in Tuesday’s Bradbury Trot as Corsage Hanover and Cams B challenge, while Saturday hosts the $20,000 California Trot and the inaugural $12,500 Spring Sophomore Trot with Duke Rodney Eddie Duke Hurry Back and Wintertime among hopefuls.

Aurway Sylne Ocean California Senator Frost Charming Barbara Carnlog Bradbury Corsage Hanover Cams B Duke Rodney Eddie Duke San Diego Poplar Sonny Meadow Helene Raider Frost Long Beach City LBSC San Jose State Blair Field UCLA Marine Stadium Vickings Joe Hick Diamond Fullerton Southern California Relays Cerritos College LECC

Mighty horse dies at Caliente race track on backstretch

Born Mighty, former C. V. Whitney star, collapsed at the 10th race in Agua Caliente Mexico. Jockey Warren Tergison escaped injury. Beatnik won after Nuyer was disqualified. Payoffs: Beatnik 23.60 6.80 3.60, Rexecutive 3.80 2.60, Nuyer 3.00. Betting pool totals and crowd size noted.

Agua Caliente Mexico UPI Horn Mighty C. V. Whitney Star Caliente Race Track Warren Tergison Beatnik Nuyer Don Hunt The Mutuals

Red Wings Win 2-0 in Semi Final Shootout

Gordie Howe and Val Fonteyne scored third period goals to lift the Detroit Red Wings to a 2-0 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, giving Detroit a 2-1 edge in the Stanley Cup semi final series.

Red Wings Detroit UPI Gordie Howe Val Fonteyne Detroit Red Wings Toronto Maple Leafs Wings

NL Hockey Results cis alt 1 eile over

Readable fragment lists hockey results from the NL league with abbreviated team names and scores. The note mentions Eile as a participant and hints at a finalized score line, but details are incomplete and not all teams or periods are shown.

Player's Bird Nips Palmer on No 18 in Sunshine Open

South African player with flaming red trousers wins the Sunshine Open after a clutch birdie on the 488 yard final hole. Arnold Palmer makes a late surge but falls one stroke short as Mike Soucink finishes third at 275 and Dave Ragan shares runner-up at 278.

Miami Red Pants Arnold Palmer King Boros Cray Brewerer Bayshore Mike Soucink Hart A Dave Ragan Ragan Horos

Padres Blanks Orioles as Dodgers loom in 1960s ball

Orioles' lineup and pitching strength are examined against the Dodgers, with notes on Ron Han, Brooks Robinson, and Hoyt Wilhelm. Manager Harmon Richards warns that baseball remains unpredictable and no one should take outcomes for granted.

Scolisdale Orioles Yankees Data Tatas Ron Han Wilhamy Oriadale Jim Gentile Dodgers Val Sen Foote Merete Mediv Weil Euien Sifernaen A Brooks Robinson Marvcan Gans Wlckuig Gan Oriole Triandos Ichuck Estrada Jack Fisher Milt Pappas Steve Barker Hoyt Wilhelm Richards Masjers

Campbell Sparkles in Rocket Win over St Mary's

Bob Campbell of Long Beach threw five spotless innings at Blair Field as the Rockets defeated St. Mary's of Los Angeles 4 0. Ev Pearson delivered a two run double and Long Beach piled up seven hits with Pearson leading the team.

Bob Campbell Long Beach Rockets St. Mary's of Los Angeles Blair Field Ev Pearson Pearson

Caliente Results and Race Day Details Across Meet

Campbell returns from the Marines to allow three aboard and score two Rockets runs while adding a safe hit. The report covers multiple races with lineups, scratches, and times, naming drivers and horses like Rockety, Al Price, and Lady of Egypt. It notes daily payouts and a long list of participants, places, scores, and contingencies from the state fair or track meet.

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Tonto Bars Hank Returns to Alamitos Race Course

Tonto Bars Hank, the 1960 sensational two year old with a $93,863 bankroll, rests at Los Alamitos ahead of the 25 day meeting opening April 10. Trainer Pat Simpson says Hank is fit and steady to race and better than ever after a stomach muscle injury during the Kindergarten Stakes.

Tonto Hank Moneybags Los Alamitos Race Course Idie Los Alamitos iTonto Elsinore California Pat Simpson Simpson Tonto Bars Hank

Balfour's Goal Sends Hawks To Overtime Victory

Chicago Black Hawks beat Montreal 2-1 in overtime to take a 2-1 series lead in the Stanley Cup semifinals. Murray Balfour tallied his second goal at 52:12 of OT after a 1-1 regulation deadlock, with the game stretching into three power periods.

Chicago UPI Murray Balfour Chicago Black Hawks Victe Tory Montreal Pivel

Fishing Facts Kernoint Landing

Fishing notes describe various catches and locations including oats, halibut, and boat activity. Mentions Pacific Landing and several numbers that appear to reference weights or counts alongside references to passengers and timings. The readable text is fragmented.

Mo Haesaceda Ralibed

Saint Nine Opens Season With Serra At Blair Field

Saint Anthony high school baseball begins its first full game night Tuesday against Serra in a Catholic League clash at Blair Field at 7 30. Saint Anthony seeks a strong league start after two straight shutouts, while Serra aims to rebound from a mixed opener. Also on the prep sports slate, Southern California spike enthusiasts compete at the Bellflower National Records meet starting at 6 p.m.

St. Anthony High Saints Serra Blair Field St. Anthony Southern California

Nitehawks Open Spring Training in Park Ave Field Start

World champion Lowel Beach Nitehawks begin spring training Tuesday night at 7 15 at Park Ave Field Workouts run each Tuesday and Friday until the regular season Crowding in returning players with changes as new talent may try out at the first practice announced by coach Joe Rodgers

Lowel Beach Nitehawks Park Ave Hawks Mansioner Joe Rodgers

Local Girl Wins U S Badminton Final

Cindy Root of Philadelphia rallied past Diane Monte of Long Beach 4-11 11-4 1-1 to capture the United States junior badminton girls singles crown in Boston. Tyna Bartiniga and Caroline Jensen of Port Angeles won the 15 and under doubles, defeating Judy Pajares and Sue Vening 15-8 15-2.

U.S Boston Cindy Root Philadelphia Diane Monte Long Beach United State Badmintoa

Yankees fine Ryne Buren for curfew breach in Florida

The New York Yankees fined pitcher Ryne Buren 250 dollars after he reported breaking training curfew in St. Petersburg two weeks earlier. The incident was announced Sunday in Tampa Florida.

Duren Tampa Fla New York Yankees Ryne Buren St. Petersburg

Lucas named MVP as Cincinnati topples Ohio State in final

Jerry Lucas leads all tournament selections with 54 of 58 votes as Cincinnati defeats Ohio State 70 to 65 to win the NCAA final. Carl Boudlin and Bob Wiesenhahn key Cincinnati support, while Jack Egan and Larry Siegfried earn spots on the all tournament team.

Ohio State Jerry Lucas Cincinnati Buckeyes Lucas Carl Boudlin Bob Wiesenhahn Jack Egan St. Joseph's Larry Siegfried Bill McGill Utah John Havlicek Tom Thacker Tony Yates Jim Lynam Winnie Ernst Johnny Egan Providence College Ernst

Suggs Wins by 2 Strokes at Bradenton Open

BRADENTON, Fla. Suggs captured the Bradenton Women's Open by two strokes, earning 1,247.35 dollars for a 72-hole event. Mickey Wright posted a 69 to finish second, totaling 295 strokes for the tournament as Bet ay Rawls and others trailed in the field.

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Turner wins first ever CA hat rod race main

Turner captures the 30-lap main event at Santa Ana in a Sunday race, marking his first career win in the CA hat rod series. The chaotic meet at Gardena and nearby tracks featured rival drivers and mixed results as Turner secured the celebratory victory.

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