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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1964

Page

20

Opening of 18th Olympics in Tokyo Fans fill stadium

72 000 spectators welcome athletes from 94 nations at the opening ceremony in the National Stadium. Emperor Hirohito declares the Games open as Takeshi Ono swears on behalf of all athletes. Greece enters first, US and USSR dominate medal expectations, and several nations withdraw amid IOC disputes.

Tokyo Emperor Hrohke Hiroshima Greece Monaco Cambodia United States Soviet Union Russia Japan Penind Parry O’brien Aeighty Takeshi Ono Rome F&s Indonesia North Korea International Olympic Committee Ecuador Barbados Bruke

Fifi LaTour Predicts Cardinals Winnner in Five Games

New York reports that St. Louis manager Johany Keavie dismisses odds as the Cardinals reveal a crystal ball expert named Fifi LaTour. The Venice Florida predictor, who once did stripper work, allegedly forecasts individual outcomes and a five game World Series win as Ken Boyer and teammates react at Yankee Stadium.

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Yankees Favored In 1964 World Series Game 3 Odds

Odds makers in Las Vegas favored the New York Yankees to win the third game of the 1964 World Series at 8-5 on the board. Line odds had the Yankees 10-17 to win the game with the Cardinals at 3-2. A man-to-man view put the Yankees at 8-3 to win Game 3 and 21-10 to take the Series.

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Pint Sized Georgia Tech QB Torpedoes Navy 17 0

In Jacksonville Georgia Tech led by pint sized QB Bruce Fischer defeated Navy 17 to 0. Navy played without star QB Roger Staubach due to an ankle injury while 40,000 spectators watched the war teams clash. Tech stretched their unbeaten run to four in their first year as an independent.

Jacksonville Fla Georgia Tech Bruce Fischer Navy Roger Staubach Yellow Jackets Ant Appearedy Middies Tech Bruce Bickel

Long Beach ITAS Olympic Baby Born Before Tokyo Games

Former UK Olympic swimmer Joanna Roger Maury Mathiros gave birth to a 9 pound 4 ounce boy at Long Beach Memorial Hospital on Friday. She competed in Melbourne 1956 and held national synchronized swimming titles. Husband Ron Maury Madeiras and the couple have not chosen a name for their third son.

Long Beach Memorial Hospital Tokyo Joanna Roger Maury Mathiros Melbourne Ron Maury Madeiras

College Football At Geerata Tech Fhleadet Navy?

In a terse note, readers see a garbled college football reference tying Geerata Tech, Fhleadet, Navy, and Newaar together with Wechester's Bnursator in a scrambled snippet. The readable bits suggest a matchup or score mention without clear details.

Geerata Tech Fhleadet Navy Felst Newaar My Wechester Sh Bnursator

Unbeatens clash as LBSC hosts San Diego State tonight

Long Beach State meets San Diego State at Veterans Stadium in a nationally ranked clash between 3-0 teams. The Aztecs boast a high yardage offense led by Don Canhower and a rugged line anchored by Dale Hawley, while Long Beach relies on a strong defense and ground game to chase a fourth straight win. A freshman matchup precedes at 4:45 with Cal Poly Pomona.

Long Beach State San Diego State Veterans Stadium Long Beach Cal Poly Pomona Ther Avices Menacine Jim Allison Rod Dowhower Gary Garrison San Diego Aztecs Hanover Indiana Canhower Don Coryell Art Delvaux Allison John Farris John Godden Farris Rams Chargers San Francisco State Gal Poly SLO Nevada Sacramento State

Trojans Face Winless but Willing Texas A& M Tonight

The Texas A&M Aggies visit Los Angeles to meet the Trojans as 35,000 fans expect a showdown. A&M, 0-3, has battled strong opponents and produced moments of promise, while USC seeks rebound after a upset loss. The game features Aggie resilience against a Trojan resurgence.

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Sports on TV Radio Listings Mixed with Game Notes

TV and radio sports listings show multiple college and pro games across stations KABC KNX KNUC and more. Notable matchups include Stanford vs Rite Air Force Texas A&M USC Texas and UCLA with times and channel notes scattered throughout.

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College basketball schedule features UCLA Syracuse clash

UCLA meets Syracuse on KMPC at 9 30 am with Jerome Hall as a staff correspondent. Texas A M faces USC at the Coliseum at 8 pm on KNX with Dave Lewis reporting. San Diego State plays Long Beach State at Veterans Stadium at 5 pm with Al Larson. Long Beach City College visits Bakersfield at 8 pm with Gary Rausch. Ohio State hosts Illinois at 1 pm CST with Jerry Wynn. Rams visit the Bears in Chicago on TV KNXT at 11 am with Jerry Wynn.

UCLA Syracuse KMPC Jerome Hall Texas A&m USC Coliseum KNX Dave Lewis San Diego State Long Beach State College Veterans Stadium al Larson Long Beach City College Bakersfield Gary Rausch Ohio State Illinois CSTH Jerry Wynn Rams Bears Chicago KNXT

Cal Needs Field Goal to Edge Miami 9 7

In Miami Florida California overcame personnel losses to win 9 7 behind a third quarter field goal from Tom Blanchfield. Craig Morton connected for an eight yard touchdown to Jerry Mosher in the second period. Miami kept the Hurricanes contained for the remainder.

Cal Miami Fla California Tom Blanchfield Craig Morton Bears Jerry Mosher Hurricanes Mosher Morton Bandfield

Balking at Busch Payoff Talks Sets off Cardinal Fallout

The article details tense exchanges over a $190,000 payoff involving August Busch and Johnny Keane with comments from Durocher. It notes Morton’s performance against Miami, the Hurricanes amid roster shuffles, and ongoing management debates as the Cardinals balance settlements and expectations for 1965.

Gussie Busch Sle Cardinal Johnny Keane

Vikings Clash In opener Bakersfield Long Beach City

Bakersfield hosts top ranked Long Beach City in a 1964 Metropolitan Conference football opener. Veterans lead the Renegades offense with Thin Sheehan at center and Jerry Frith at quarterback. LBCC's Jim Homan starts his first game after an earlier knee injury as Tom Anniniate lines up at guard and end.

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Arnett Set for Rams Tilt Sunday

Chicago Bears halfback Jon Arnett is slated for his first major action of the season against the Rams at Wrigley Field Sunday. George Halas said Arnett will play quite a bit as he returns from limited carries. The Bears are 34 point favorites in the televised game on channel 2 at 1 a.m. (PDT).

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