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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1961

Page

10

Angels at Wrigley Weekend Split Boosts Senators

In the first game at Wrigley Field Sunday, Washington shortstop Coot Veal turned a force at second on a second inning play against the Angels. The Senators won 6-2 and followed with a 7-2 nightcap victory to climb to sixth in the AL standings, two games behind the Yankees, while the Angels dropped further into the cellar 11 games behind Detroit.

Angels Red Kluszewski Washington Coot Veal Wrigley Field Senators New York Yankees Detroit AP Wierphoto

Angels Fall In Twin Bill As Senators Sweep

In the nightcap Ron Kline allowed four runs in six innings as Dale Long Chuck Hinton and Willie Tasby homered to back the Senators. Ned Garver was hit for seven more, including Billy Klaus who homered, over the final three innings. The Angels, limited to four hits by Bennie Daniels and Dave Sisler in the opener, trailed 4-2 in the ninth before Daniels left with a hamstring strain. Sisler, in relief, escaped a rally with a double play as Washington preserved the lead.

Angels Ron Kline Dale Long Chuck Hinton Willie Tasby Ned Garver Billy Klaus Woodeshirk Bennie Daniels Hollywood Pittsburgh Dave Sisler Senators Ken Hunt Tasby Jand Daniels The Seraphs Sisler Leroy Thomas Nats Ron Moeller Washington Genel Leek Rocky Bridges ANGEL Cleveland Detroit Los Argeles

Yacht crown to Schofield at Alamitos Bay design nationals

Henry Schofield of Alamitos Bay Yacht Club won the Naples Sabot One Design National Senior Championships Sunday at Alamitos Bay with a three and three quarter point total. Trailing him were Louis Bedford of Mission Bay with 17.8, Charlie Merrill of Alamitos Bay 18.0, defending champ Tom Nate of Mission Bay 21.0, and Randy McClaren of Mission Bay 24.0.

Henry Schofield Alamitos Bay

Rockets Fall to Ish Nine in Exhibition

Ish Sporting Goods overwhelmed the Long Beach Rockets 15 to 8 in an exhibition game at Blair Field. Casey Cox and Mike Costas sparked a 15-run outburst for Ish, while Bob Carter slugged a three-run homer for Long Beach.

Ish Sporting Goods Casey Cox Mike Costas Long Beach Rockets Blair Field Bob Carter Long Beach Ish Abrh Rockets Mason Astford Birchall Whitson E Sangs

McKeie Wins Trapshoot Title at Long Beach-Dominguez Club

John McKeig captured the weekly trapshoot title at the Long Beach-Dominguez Gun Club with a 192 point total. Charles Severson shared honors by winning the Diamond handicap. Results list multiple class scores and top finishers including Jozepy, Bonn, Haig Coury, Pangek, Touch, Severson, Sowers, and Me Kew across classes A, B, and C.

John McKeig Long Beach-Dominguez Jerre. SinaTes George Jozepy Bonn Hacera Haig Coury Ultigam Inert Pangek Chiriee Touch Charles Severson Jimi Poindexter Geneva Sowers Les Maynard

It was a terrible jump says OSU athlete in pole vault record

Oklahoma State sophomore George Davies called his own performance terrible after breaking Don Bragg's national pole vault record with a 15 104. The feat surpassed Bragg's 15 914 set last year, as Davies soared to new heights Saturday.

George Davies Davies Oklahoma State Don Bragg

Fishing Facts Pierpoint Landing Catch Report

Pierpoint landing passengers on four boats report a haul including 224 barracuda, 76 celicn, 11 bonito, 163 Kantul, a rock en t, white sea bass, and one yellowtail with seals noted.

Caliente race day results and payouts

The report lists multiple race results with horses, riders, times, and payouts. Notable details include first race winner Mirions with a 533 time and no scratches, second to eleventh races with various horses and jockeys, and daily double payout of 135.28 plus pool figures.

Jrawny Leddve Gonzal Sey Soring Balaski Dye Perly Garcia Timenes Furleo Rios Bhacop Andrade Nevada Trea Cebaliero Patec My Tatty de Mello Tuffy Dean Frye Balaski Big Flap Timoctea Hidatao Jas Dream Esparza Caballero Traveler Yaka Jannie Dear Cabplier Javess Pederson Bay Rayak de Meno Ferguson Yoko Kre'ter Thiu Ne Saanie Mit Jonny Hunt Ios Dhadieb Esnarca Scratenes Safatlan Hasxine Welch Capatidra Tony Klass Mutiny Custer Lannon Ball Gentsier Finn Quiniela

Rosseler Wins Western Feature at Western Speedway

San Bernardino driver Jim Rosseler took the lead on the 23rd lap and held on to win the 30-lap CJR hot rod main event Sunday at Western Speedway. He also finished third in the four-lap trophy dash amid a list of contenders and race results.

Jim Rosseler San Bernardino Western Speedway Rosseler Dees Cheek ‘Townsend Waal Winnsts Tomy Arkon Benn Harrison Jasser Lopiccolo Fen Art Atkinson Tommy Arkayack Donny Harrison Artie Menton Jm Russelers Migeayain Sseler Jmapar

Net 57 Brings Win to Lakewood Mixed Foursome

Helen Summers led a mixed foursome to victory at Lakewood Country Club on Sunday with a score of net 157. Her group included Sid Rodd Norm Porter and Ed Leach while net 57 contributed to their win in the best ball format.

Helen Summers Lakewood Country Club Sid Rodd Norm Parcer Ed Leach Helen Summers Sid. Rodd Norm Porter Gladys Els Williams J. Sormers Ae Fregman Dra Peagy Surry Bli "Gregory Paul Johnson Helen "Sevier Bob Austin Dave Davis Asth Laverne Ohner K. Moss Wood Simmons

Prove It to headline Hollywood Park’s Californian race

The Californian, first of four $100,000 classics at Hollywood Park, returns Saturday with Rex Ellsworth’s Prove It leading a week of stakes. The Endeavors colt seeks his 1961 highlight after dominant Santa Anita wins and a winter earnings total of $232,770.

Mac McGuire Hollywood Park Inglewood Rex Ellsworth Santa Anita T.Y. Lark Prince Blessed Grey Eagle Finnegan First Balcony Sea Orbit Doc Jocoy Private World Byk Tres

Carry Back Battles Opposition at Belmont Stakes

The Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Carry Back faces rivals in the 178,700 Belmont Stakes at Pimlico on June 3. Owner Katherine Price of Miami says she won’t cry if they lose, while the article notes Carry Back’s upcoming test against a strong field as he seeks the triple crown.

Baltimore UW Back Jack Gary New York Sizejness Pimlico

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