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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1961

Page

8

World Champs Set for Marine Stadium Regatta Today

Six world inboard record holders headline a 150-driver field at Marine Stadium for a holiday regatta presented by the Ty Belavant Shore Riots Club. The all-star speedboat lineup features drivers from Long Beach Manhattan Beach Parker and Oakland with more than $4 million in engines. Gates open at 9 am with $2 adults and free admission for children under 12 as proceeds benefit Dog Scouts and Lions Club charities.

Marine Stadium Tre Marne Ty Belavant Shore Feld Rodio Outhour Long Beach Bill Phelps Red Wilson Duane Easton Rocky Hartland Manhattan Beach Marian Beaver Parker Ariz Allan Ford Oakland Broade Lions Club California Chilren

Eddie Sachs and Parnelli Jones Vie For Indy Glory

Long Beach contenders Eddie Sachs and rookie Parnelli Jones top a field backed by Al Dean and JC Agajanian. Sachs holds pole position and a confident view of the race, while Jones earns praise for his drive and potential. Jones promises to go for the win, not merely compete, as Indy tests patience and nerve.

Long Beach Eddie Sachs Bill Cheeshourg Parnelli Jones Sachs Cheeshourg al Dean Jim Pier Gasoline Alley JC. Agajanian Jones J.C Indianapolis Trenton Sachsie Eddie Center Valley Kinger Ducky Sapramonte

Once Over Lightly: Paya 01 Driver Tire Troubles

Report on a race where Rodger Ward faced tire trouble and lost last year while driving for fuel and tires. Ward posted the fastest lap at 145 mph two laps from the end, noted for accelerating out of pits. Forsper cites Ward’s strength, but gear wear ended his run as Rathmann and Ward led a sprint.

Paya Rodger Ward Forsper

Major horse racing events set for big prize money today

Loppers headline two hundred thousand added events and more than three hundred thousand overall across seven tracks. The Metropolit an Handicap at Aqueduct and the Jersey Derby at Garden State lead the day with Kelso and Globemaster as top contenders. The current college basketball point shaving scandal prompts NIBL to suspend play, while Gene Fullmer’s July title defense in Ogden is postponed due to a hand injury and Emile Griffith’s camp hints at a Saturday KO of Ortega.

Aqueduct Garden State Kelso Globemaster NBA Gene Fullmer Ogden Utah Emile Griffith Gil Clancy Howard Albert Griffith Gaspar Ortega Ith Vth

Firemen and Cuties Clash At Park Ave Field

The California Cuties, a comedy troupe in drag, will face the Long Beach Fire Department team at Park Ave Field tonight. Game time is 8:15 PM. Tickets are sold at all fire stations to benefit the Fire Dept athletic fund.

California Long Beach Fire Dept Park Ave Fire Dept, Athletic Fund

Koufax Shuts Down Dodgers But Face Offends Roseboro Run

Koufax and McDaniel duel as Roseboro scores on a balk and a Willie Davis single gives the winning run. Koufax matches a three game win streak with complete games, striking out 10 in 61 innings this year while Realix leads the league with 65 strikeouts. Williams and Drysdale trail. Gibson to start the final game against Roh Gibson after a 1-0 loss.

McDaniel Willson Roseboro Gilliam Willie Davis Wally Moon Duke Snider Tommy Davis Koufax Daniel Ken Boyer Spencer Jocka Cnonlan Sandy Charlie James Realix Stan Williams Don Drysdale Williams Roh Gibson Gibsn Iost Houfas

City Golf Resumes: Beach Championship Third Round

Recreation Park hosts the City Beach Championship with the third and fourth rounds. Sixteen players start round three at 1:00 am, with eight advancing to the late match at 1:30 pm. Defending champ Dick Clover of Recreation Park headlines, facing Neil of Alondra Park, as tense matchups unfold across the Memorial Day event.

Recreation Park Loans Beach City Sky+ Hines Dick Clover Recrestlon Park Fran Neil Alondra Park Steve Jas Clover Burpes Preston Kyle Don Smith Larry Griggs Je Takewond Craig Taha Richardson

Rabbits Second in CIF Golf Play

Paly High's golf team finished second in the CIF playoff. Details are unclear due to poor OCR. The report references Hart and a seven-stroke margin, with mentions of Vitale and Cletrent Meaty but lacks complete names and venues.

Rabbits Paly High

Hunt Hurls Reds Past Giants 5-1

Frank Robinson hit a three run homer powering Cincinnati as Ken Hunt tossed a complete game to beat the San Francisco Giants 5-1. McCormick took the loss while Hunt improved to 5-0 with his first complete game.

San Francisco Frank Robinson Ken Hunt Cincinnati Reds San Francisco Giants Robinson Mike McCormick Hunt Reds Cincinnati San Frantico Rashoss Bailey c Gernerub Hiller Sthacen Trine McCormek bHaller Moller Ernest Cineinnatt Mars Prasc San Francsco Wees Sreoveys Mersan” Aaron SRO V. Martin Hushin Torer Brss Corrick L. Sax Ene Balter Secary

Davies challenges Bragg as pole vault duel stirs rumors

Wisconsin standout George Davies, a 19 year old sophomore backed by Olympian coach Ralph Higgins, debates glass versus metal poles with rival Don Bragg. Higgins predicts Davies could contend near Bragg’s best if using metal gear, while the big invitational at Compton Stadium looms.

Don Brage Howitzer Alen George Davies Davies Brage Drage Sophiomare Wis Ralph Higgins Braggg Higgins George Bragg Bob Richards iBrape Rumsaur Stadium Herschel Smith Big Compton

Sports on Radio TV Awto Indian KG am Sevieys

Waraingtnihan Bosiees vis St Louiskil, 2 pm rate increase Reid 401m Holywood Pack today Me 15 on television Balier skating KTLA 158 29 pm NGAA baseball

Awto Sevieys Waraingtnihan Bosiees Louskil Reid Holywood Pack Balier KTLA

Seattle sports editor Donohoe dies at 50

Seattle Post-Intelligencer executive sports editor Mike Donohoe, 50, died after hospital treatment for chronic ulcers and internal hemorrhages. The obituary notes his long tenure on the sports staff and his battle with illness.

Seattle Donohoe Mike Donohoe the Post-Intelligencer Ad-Sear J

Mayors and bands to open Colt League season at Elsico Field

The Long Beach Lakewood Colt League opens today with ceremonies at Elsico Field. Long Beach Youth Band and Fiks 983 Band will perform while Mayors Edwin Wale and George Nye throw the opening pitch. Pre game program starts at 1 p.m.

Long Beach-Lakewood Colt League Long Beach Fiks 983 Edwin Wale George Nye

Ortega Confident Underdog in World Welterweight Title Fight

Gaspar Ortega, seeking the world welterweight crown from Emile Griffith, exudes confidence for a Saturday night bout at Olympic Auditorium. He trains at Maine Street gym after a day off, aiming to reverse a prior 10 round loss and capture the title in a fight televised nationally from the border regions to Southern California.

Harvey Gaspar Ortega Emile Griffith Olympic Auditorium Joana Sna le Taluka Gress Ortega Maine Street Griffith Ceneya Showld Gabler Mexico Wilh Dudaits

Jensen Leads Sox Over Yankees 2-1

Jackie Jensen scored both Boston runs as the Red Sox defeated the New York Yankees 2-1. Ike Delock limited the Yankees to five hits, including Mickey Mantle’s seventh inning homer that tied the game. Jensen also homered in the second, his fourth of the year.

Boston UPI Jackie J. Jensen Red Sox Whitey + Sord Bastair New York Yankees Yanks Ike Delock Yankees Mickey Mantle Mantle Jensen

Barracuda Bite Returns to Catalina Weekend Report

Weekend fishing notes show barracuda improving at Catalina with Pacific and Pierpoint boats reporting strong catches. Notable anglers include Estrella with 63 yellows, Mant Walsh with 142, and Hurricane and Sea Angler docked prime totals. Bonito boosts and yellowtail shares mark a recovering pattern after a slow Sunday.

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