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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1961

Page

9

Dodgers Roar Past Pirates With 15 Hits in Rally

The Dodgers exploded for three runs in the third, aided by Wills and the Davis brothers, as Norm Larker hit a sacrifice fly. Wills and Toms collected three hits each in a 15 hit attack, tying a season high and pushing the Dodgers to 4-3 on the road. Roger Craig will start against Joe Gibbon in the next tilt.

Dodgers Friend Wills Davis Boys Norm Larker Toms Bob Skinner Stuart Willie Bob Astromonte Roger Eoahr Craig Joe Gibbon Gibbon Clem Labine Dave

Hypnotist Refuses Comment on Jensen Treatment

Las Vegas UPI reports hypnotist Arthur Ellen refused to comment on claims he treated Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Jensen who left the team to return home to Crystal Bay Nevada on Lake Tahoe. Ellen, performing in Las Vegas, reportedly treated Jensen in the past two days. Jensen previously sought Ellen’s help over a fear of flying more than a year ago.

Las Vegas UPI Arthur Ellen Boston Red Sox Jackie Jensen Crystal Bay Nev Lake Tahoe Ellen Jensen

Metal-Car Special Poised For IndyAttempt With Stevenson

Garden Grove driver Chuck Stevenson leads the Metal-Car Special built by George Salih for May 30 at Ascot Stadium. The 1600-pound car uses a Meyer-Drake 4 cylinder engine and features a leftside driver to reduce wind buffeting. Stevenson seeks Indy fame, aided by Ingliswood funding and Southern California support.

Ken Pivernetz Ingliswood Indianapolis C&h Supply Company Indy Garden Grove Chuck Stevenson Salih Meyer-Drake Southern California Chuck Will Minnesota Ascot Stadium Tnt Bronnea Henman

Twins Win Ends Red Sox Losing Streak at Home

Boston pitcher Kral limited six hits as the Minnesota Twins beat the Red Sox in a Seb win. The victory drew the smallest Minnesota home crowd to date and snapped a three-game losing skid for Boston.

VIKES CLAIM TITLE IN STRANGE MEET ENTRIES

Viking athletes dominated a chaotic meet with standout marks including John Hatton of Bakersfield setting a blue standard in shot put at 418.5 feet and George Fleckenstein clearing 6-5 to win the high jump. Dennis Wynn and Roger Case contributed strong marks as Santa Monica rivals posted efforts across multiple events amid a crowded list of names and distances.

Nerup John Hatton Bakers Smith Oldiother Viking George Fleck Enshin Santa Jerry Orcutt Achrian Fsa Andrews Reeve Harvey RT Itt McDamie Tal IO Hudak We Mvekins Charcson Huden F Dunn Halon Manson Blanray Tvy Relesson Onnstiy Matthews Ghaenilew Mtom Fleckenstein San Pew Redoue Thomas Plas Pieter Adama Shatour Smith Wynn Leybay Parana Wyata Swenning Mayrim Dircus Hayden Penny Meranrel Fleckenste Mc Weste San Diego Blas Annarte Karbon Ofeon CSM Meena

Palmer Shelled as Snead Dominates at Windy Open

Snead shoots 67 with five birdies and no bogeys to lead a windy day while Arnold Palmer struggles with three-putts and miscues. Leonard and Ford Bolt tie for near-scores as Palmer and Snead draw bets and cheers from a 7460 strong gallery. Hebert also shines with five birdies and clean scorecard.

Stan Leonard Doug Ford Tommy Bolt Lennard Palmer Parther Snead Hebert Independerts

Vikes Close in State JC Swimming

Santa Monica and Long Beach City College each won three events on Friday at the state junior college swimming meet. After two days Santa Monica led 53 to 50 with eight events remaining in the three day competition.

Kent Taylop Palo Alto Santa Monica Long Beach City College Divine Champions Santa’ Monica Taalan Bud Ory Feder

Spiker Showdown: UCLA Faces SC Sat in Crosstown Clash

The secord book claims UCLA never beat SC in track and says the Trojans have not lost since 1945. Westwood hosts the crosstown meet at 1:40 pm with SC favored 72 58 if Bruins break. Top stars C K Yang and Rex Cawley set for four events amid heavy competition.

Secord UCLA Trojans Westwood Bruins C.K. Yang Nationalist China Rex Cawley Farmington, Mich

UCLA Bruins Prep For Major Track Meet With Predicted Final

Dope sheet lists UCLA stars like Brain Arnold Tripp and Jim Johnson facing USC and SC rivals in sprints, hurdles, and relays. Predicted final scores favor UCLA 59 with Bruins aiming for distance and field event wins as a fresh meet runs alongside major league action.

Ub! SC John Dope Sheet Wat Slate Hiner Aera Shotavi Long SC Blansh Wo-Bates Telon Cuclad Ga Tuggad Carr Luclay Maney Distus—Carr UCLA Wale Mwrn Trips Putnam UECA Mares Davelin—Vang Shordane McLawity SUI Hogan Tamfinson Mos. Staten Johnson Bo—Donvell Warren Mayes Doby Foriow Vilée Balzarett Mish Wumm Avart Inc Grundy Ug Yana Mile—Dahl UCLAD Webb Pola Joanson Arnold Tripp Jim Bates Bruce Munn Jim Johnson Billy Wells Bob Pierce Brian Polkingthorne Cayley

Long Beach State Eyes First CCAA Track Crown

Long Beach State aims to win its first California Collegiate Athletic Assn title in five years as the league meet opens at UC Santa Barbara. Fresno State is the favorite with Santa Barbara and LB State in pursuit, led by stars like Gary Patterson and Ivory Howard and a crowded field chasing records and trophies.

Long Beach State California Collegiate Athletic Assn UC Santa Barbara Fresno State Long Beach Los Angeles LBSC Jack Rose Fresno Santa Barbara Gary Patterson Ivory Howard Ernie Gordon Doug Hall Jim Schultz 49Ers

Nitehawks Win in 10 at Park Ave Park

Long Beach Nitehawks edge San Pedro Mary Stars 21 to 0 in a Western Congress softball game at Park Ave Friday night. Eddie Waymire drove in the decisive run after a double, and a wild pitch aided the scoring sequence.

Eddie Waymire Long Beach Nitehawks San Pedre Mary Stars Western Congress Park Ave Waymire Clint Tierron Ini Bounder San Pedra Hitehstudies Towers el Edo Sangstone Teta Wwe SSR Bolton Falter Oatine

Beaver Rays Triumph in Moore League Tilt at Skylinks

The Lancers dominated Dios Palfors and 11 17 in a league showdown at Skylinks Verighty, as Beaver Rays honored Lakes Hipp y Jett Beas of BLT during the captive meet.

Beaver Rays Lakes Hipp Jett Beas Lancers Dios Palfors Skylinks

Redlegs Rally to Win in 12

Cincinnati Reds overcome a 4-1 deficit to beat the Milwaukee Braves 6-5 in 12 innings. Redleg Wally Post belted a three-run homer in the ninth and Chico Cardenas delivered a sacrifice fly in the 12th, with Jim Brosnan earning the win.

Redlegs Milwaukee Chico Cardenas Wally Post Cincinnati Reds Milwaukee Braves Gene Freese Bart Piche Reds Jim Brosnan Big Henry Piche Piche Ts Ll Binelnnatl Milan Bo Andlinna Mym Levaivk Porkey Hirston Rionere

Spikers Compete Today At Paramount Track Meet

Three national champions lead an expected field of 250 in the Paramount girls and women track meet starting today at Paramount High. Irene Robertson, Karen Mendyk, and Lys Josefson are listed among top performers in events including the hurdles, javelin, and long jump.

Paramount Girls Wamers Topan Paramount Hush Tarrance Irene Robertson Karen Mendyka Lys Josefson

Willie Mays Score on Basis-Loaded Single in Giants Win

Willie Mays scored from first on a routine single in the third inning lifting the San Francisco Giants to a 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night. Cepeda started the rally with a line drive, San Francisco exploited Phillies misplay as Mays dashed home after a second base dash.

Philadelphia Willie Mays San Francisco Giants Philadelphia Phillies Mays Orlando Cepeda Bobby Gene Smith Phillies Cepeda Smith Ruben Amaro Francisco Philodevinia Firemen Weluery Tenis Sre Smith

Trojans Preview Colsieum Clash With Alumni Gridiron Mix

The old and new Trojans stage a Coliseum preview for the 61 season as SC faces Alumni in a formal varsity versus alumni game. Kickoff set for 10:30 am with admission 2 dollars general, 1 dollar for students. Notables include Jon Arnett Al Carmichael Lindon Crowny Sears Marlin McKeever Willie Brown and Tom Maudlin leading the Alumni, while SC counters with Me Kay’s squad and a promising freshman back Willie Brown. The varsity line is a key question as Troy seeks to match against end Toon Clans Browns guard Al Barry and center George Relatti. The alums will pass heavily, Arnett slotbacks could spark the game dynamics.

Trojans Coliseum SC Pridmaster John McKay McKay Midwest Alam Jon Arnett al Carmichael Lindon Crowny Sears Marlin McKeever 2 Mix Orlando Ferrante Karl Rubke AFL Uva Willie Brown Poly High Troy Toon Clans Browns al Barry Charpers

Larruping Tigers Edge Chisox 8-4 in slugfest

Detroit Tigers defeated the Chicago White Sox 8-4 to stay atop the American League standings. Norm Cash and Dick Brown, former White Sox, drove in five Detroit runs with a four run first inning and Cash adding another RBI in the second.

Cncago Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Norm Cashy Dick Brown White Sox Detroit Cash Brown Tigers Chicago Kakreer Colquitt Eveyip Lailas Agerees Dorg Kemmerer Pizarro Severs

PCL Results Report Shows Varied Scores and Detections

A brief summary notes mixed results from a PCL event with several participants such as Vanenaee Mawel and Senter earning scores while lanes and positions remain unclear. The fragment hints at race outcomes and potential lane assignments in a local meet context.

Vanenaee Mawel Fat Lane

Johnson ties world record in 100 yard dash at Santa Clara

Dennis Johnson of Jamaica tied the world record with a 9.3 seconds 100 yard dash at the Santa Clara Youth Village in Sunnyvale California during an all comers meet. He finished two yards ahead of Willie White, with Dubnson also matching the time on three occasions in the event.

Sunnyvale Calif Lpl Dennis Johnson Jamaica Dubnson Willie White Santa Clara

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