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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1961

Page

10

Jets Sign Sparrow in Major Basketball Move

The Los Angeles Jets of the National Basketball League sign former Detroit U all American Guy Sparrow, a 6 foot 6 inch 210 pound forward. General manager Bill Sharman announced the deal from New York. Sparrow, 28, previously played for the New York Knicks and Philadelphia Warriors and averaged 20 points per game last season for the Eastern League champion Baltimore Bullets.

Los Angeles Jets Guy Sparrow New York Jets Bill Sharman Sparrow New York Knick Philadelphia Warrior Baltimore Bullets

Hall Wins at Vegas Dodgers Split After Late Rally

Dodgers and Cubs split a doubleheader in Las Vegas with Dodgers taking the nightcap 4 3 on Neal Davis and Willie Davis homers and Don Drysdale posting a strong start. Larry Sherry earned the win in relief while Craig took the loss after a troubled second inning. Cubs seized the opener 5 4 as Zimmer and Elston fueled a four run burst.

Roseboro CUBS Sammy Taylor Don Drysdale Chicago Taylor Hobbie Durocher Alston Leo Davis Tommy Leo Prophet Larry Sherry Anderson Neal Willie Davis Jim Brewer Tone Tommy Davis Dodger Sun Don Elston Brewer Elston Craig Don Zimmer Golden Sandy Koufax Ron Perranoski Stan Williams Perranoski Norm Larker Frank Secory Maury Wills

Bosox and Tribe split as Las Vegas race crowns show

In Las Vegas Sunday Jim Hall of Midland led from start to finish in the 20 lap main event for big cars, averaging 86.5 mph to win. Hap Sharp placed second, Scooter Pattick third, and Don Huelette fourth. Art Snyder won the small modified car race in Gardena, with Frank Monise, Pete Brock, and others close behind. In Cleveland, Tito MacDonald beat Francone in a car race, while the St Louis Cardinals and Phillies split a doubleheader with Boston’s 10-1 win over a late rally.

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Birds Equal HR Mark Smash Three in Row

Baltimore rocked Paul Foytack for three straight home runs in the seventh inning. Detroit rallied to win the opener of the doubleheader 8 2, then fell 4 2 in the nightcap. The day featured two games in Detroit.

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Purkey Bags Master Six Hitter as Reds Split with Pirates

Veteran Bob Purkey pitched six strong innings and drove in a run as the Reds beat the Pirates 4-2 in game two, snapping Cincinnati’s nine-game skid and handing Pittsburgh a doubleheader split after a 6-3 opener. Purkey also sacrificed to set up key runs while Cardenas and Coleman scored on his bunt and inherited hits.

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Yanks Bid Squelched as Nats Gain Split

Washington Senators edge Yankees 2-1 in a tense doubleheader with rookie Roland Sunday earning the win in his major league debut. The Senators split the twin bill as New York dropped the opener 4-3, with Sunday pitching five innings of relief and contributing to the victory.

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Typical finish wins for Arnie

San Antonio Texas Arnold Palmer closed with an eagle on the fifteenth to shoot 3-under 68 and take first at the 72-hole event. Paul Harney led at 63 holes but fell back after missing a long 18th-putt while Tim Blodgett isn’t listed.

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McCullah Clan Dominates Long Beach Boat and Ski Races

Palmer wins with a 34 and 18 pars in a tight field, taking $4,300 as the MecCullah family shines in Long Beach boat and ski events. Balding earns $3,000, Collins posts 74, and Harney tops at the White Sox game coverage with Mason and Sievers in the mix.

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Barry MacKay Defeats Sedgman 28-26 In Pro Set

Barry MacKay of Dayton Ohio defeated Frank Sedgman of Australia in a 54 game pro match to claim third place in the series. The match, originally a 12 game pro set, stretched long as MacKay broke serve late to win 28-26.

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Rockets Fall In Extras At Blair Field 8-5

Baltimore Jr. Rockets pulled ahead with three runs in the top of the 10th to beat the Long Beach Rockets 8-5 after tying the score in the ninth. Carson, Beard and Jones starred for Baltimore while Long Beach's offense rallied but fell short in extras.

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Western Page Bags Hot Rod Feature at Western

Wayne Page of Colton won the 30 lap CJA hot rod feature at Wester Speedway Sunday by a half car length over Ed Van Eyk. The event saw drivers such as Chuck Towner Mike Turner and Bob Fortater among the finalists with several cars in the field.

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Fishing Facts Peal Report With Mixed Species Totals

The report lists catches by Pierpoint Landing with 199 halibut, 32 bass, 41 inch sculpin, 2 bonito, 170 passengers, 14 donk, 30 arracuon, 776 calico bass, 1374 Benito, 260 halibut, 138 rockfish, 1 black sea bass, 18 yellowtail, and 132 miscellaneous.

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