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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1961

Page

19

Morgan Bridges Stir Fans In Lively Luncheon Session

Sports editor reports Tom Morgan and Rock Bridges delivered spirited remarks at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Morgan discussed pitching, nickname origins, and the Angels early season form, while Bridges mocked crowds, hometown ties, and a packed Long Beach breakfast scene with CIF stars and local coaches.

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City League Recap With Varsity Fans And Sponsors

Fragmented OCR summary shows city league action with multiple teams, players, and sponsors mentioned. Names like Behe Chanel Vandals and Jumen Geer appear alongside event phrases and local support, indicating a bustling game night and concurrent community listings.

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Lowe 2 Matas Foot on Hewsea al Qevane vac Ind mnanclis 12

Lowe defeats Matas in a close finish at Hewsea al Qevane, vacating Ind mnanclis 12 as the crowd witnessed a sharp finish. The match highlighted a tense moment and a decisive last-second push.

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LBCC Nine Edges El Camino in 10th In tight MVC game

Long Beach City College wins 4-3 over El Camino as Bob Cooper hits a two out single in the 10th. Casey Cox works 14 innings in relief, holding the Warriors hitless while Jon Lanning fends off threats to secure the conference victory.

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Dodgers Rally Falls Short in 10th Inning Braves Win

Maye and Mathews drive runs as the Braves surge in the 10th to topple the Dodgers 6-4. Drysdale’s rough eighth inning, plunking batters, sets up Maye’s two run hit and Milwaukee’s late burst. Podres and Friener collide in pitchers’ duel starter.

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KO Victory for Smith KO Victory for Smith

Johnny Smith California middleweight champion out punched Tiger AL Williams for five rounds at the Olympic Auditorium Thursday night. Referee Jimmy Wilson stopped the bout as Williams absorbed punishment, recording a fifth round KO for Smith. Ray Salivar Santa Ana bantamweight won a 10 round decision over Pajarn Cienzalez of Tijuana.

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Hebert Narrowly Edges Contenders In Tight Golf Finish

Hebert posted a 33 on the back nine to finish strong at 59 yards par save on the 18th. Boros eagled the fifth, Bolt birdied final hole, Ford birdied last two, Snead birdied three of last four, Palmer eagled the 15th and sank a 12 foot putt.

Breen Ian Hebert Boros Bolt Ford Snead Palmer

State Spikers Longshots in League Meet Saturday

Fresno State and UC Santa Barbara host Long Beach State in the California Collegiate Athlete Assn track and field title clash. Santa Barbara defends the title as coach Jack Rose’s 49ers, featuring Gary Patterson Ivory Howard Ernie Gordon Jim Schultz Doug Hall and Jim McDougall, challenge the Bulldogs in a day likely to spotlight the mile with Schultz Dragha and Holland matching strides.

Fresno State UC Sana Barbara Long Beach State California Jeague Santa Barbara Jack Rose 49Ers Gary Patterson Ivory Howard Ernie Gordon Jim Schultz Doug Hall Jim McDougall Schultz LBSC Mike Dragha San Diegny Jerry Holland Fresno

State junior college swim meet opens at Stanford

On day one at Stanford University the SMCC Vikes led Long Beach City College 17-9 as the state junior college championships began. LBCC swimmer Terry Meek Higores set a school record with a 18 minutes 15.0 seconds in the 1500 meter freestyle and a new state mark for the event. Other results mention Oak Wat DUCT H, Hitchcock SA, Maun LAL, and McEl Fa Usd, with several athletes setting or approaching records.

Glenna Hitchcock

Giants Bomb Cubs 9-3 in Big Sixth Inning Rally

San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 9-3 as a five-run sixth inning powered the win. Sam Jones earned his third victory, allowing two hits after the first inning while Willie Mays, Jim Davenport, and Orlando Cepeda drove in key runs.

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Pitt Briber Convicted In College Basketball Scandal

Dr Edward H Sebastian a Kennedy Township dentist was found guilty on two bribery counts for attempting to cause Pitt players to shave points in two college basketball games. Each count carries up to ten years in prison and a ten thousand dollar fine.

Pittsburgh Edward H. Sebastian Kennedy Township Pitt

Triumph Herald Convertible Ad Promises Smooth Safe Ride

Readers are invited to compare the Triumph Herald Convertible with features like independent suspension all wheel stabilization, 45 degree steering, a sporty carburetor engine, and a comfortable five seat layout. The ad touts ease of parking, low cost, and mentions related models including a sedan and sports coupe.

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