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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1961

Page

25

Palmer and Player shine amid golf riches and hints of Olympic bids

Arnold Palmer and Gary Player top a sprawling sports page with golf riches, endorsements, and a Paramount screen test. Palo Alto hosts talk of 1968 Olympic bidding, while baseball travel chiefs urge more charter planes as Lewis and Tasby navigate wary flights amid a busy season.

Meanwhite Players Signature Gary Player Paramount Palo Alto U.S Stanford University

Garver's Career Ends in Defeat by Senators

Ned Garver lasted only two innings as the Washington Senators defeated the Angels 5-1 before 14,277, ending Garver's 14-year major league career. Moeller (0-4) started for the Angels, while Stardivaht (2-3) pitched for Washington. The Senators, in May, won 17 of 28 and stood at .500. the Angels dropped to 1-13 on the road and 14-12 at home.

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Caldwell Wins European Bantam Title Over Halimi

London reports Caldwell of Britain defeated Halimi of France in a dramatic 11 round decision to claim the European bantamweight title. The bout featured a mid rounds surge and solid defense from Caldwell as Halimi pressed early before fading late. Caldwell's win marks a notable regional championship for the British boxer amid a busy European scene.

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Foyt Wins Elusive 500 in Hard Chase at Indy

Texan A J Foyt, 26, won the Indianapolis 500 in a race marked by a late duel with Eddie Sachs. The victory came with a 139.11 mph average, barely edging Sachs after a costly pit stop. Rodger Ward finished third as multiple cars tangled in a late pileup without serious injuries.

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Dodgers Edge Cardinals 4 3 in extras on Hodges homer

Gil Hodges hit a go ahead eighth inning homer as the Dodgers defeated the St Louis Cardinals 4-3 in extras. Stan Williams allowed three hits and earned the win with Sherry recording the save as Don Drysdale faced the Reds later tonight. Carl Warwick and Davey Spencer appeared for the Dodgers in their latest bid for the league lead amid a three way tie with the Reds and Giants.

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Race of a lifetime at Riverside meets tricky finish

Fast action at Riverside with 33 starters, only 12 finishing. Jim Hurtubise led 35 laps before engine failure. Don Davis spun after an oil tank broke, triggering a pileup that sent cars into walls. Rathmann led late as rookie Don Davis and several Californians chased the winner's purse of about 375000. Stevenson finished fifth, Jones ran 12th after leading 27 laps.

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