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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1962
Page
6
Lakewood High edged Norwalk 3-2 at Blair Field to open CIF baseball, with Alan Goldberg driving in two runs and a pivotal two-run seventh inning. Poly lost 3-1 to Montebello as George Pena homerred and pitched a two-hitter. Oscar Brown drove Poly’s lone run.
The report notes Cassius Clay in a 5-1 favorite position as he faces Billy Daniels in a televised bout at St Nicholas Arena. Clay speaks five times before the event, promising a sharper performance with more action than Daniels.
United States racing officials consider Riverside California as a host for the 1963 FIA endurance event with Alec Ullmann and Paul J. Schissler submitting applications from Riverside Raceway and the Auto Racing Club of Florida. Riverside may face obstacles proving it can stage such an international event following a poorly presented race last October.
A Mercury era style report introduces the Mercedes-Benz 300SE four door sedan with air suspension and new four speed automatic transmission. Test notes on traction, steering, fuel economy, and sub zero performance are provided by Lon A. Fleener and dealer Bob James. Upcoming races at Western and Lions Drag Strip are listed with drivers Chuck Townsend Ed Van Eyk Tom Dyer Jim Nelson Bucknum and others mentioned.
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