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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1958
Page
27
Washington Redskins at home fell 21-14 as Giants Charlie Conerly and Frank Gifford led the attack before 30,348 fans. The duo combined for key plays boosting New York to the victory.
The week features a $7,500-added Long Beach Trot at Hollywood Park with Famous Hanover drawing strong rivals including Buckeye Demon and Fisherman. The program also includes a $75,000 Ameri Trotting Classic prep and a free-for-all trot division headlining the card.
The article details a Giants defensive stand halting a Redskins rally, then notes the Redskins missing a final chance as the Giants scored their third touchdown. It shifts to extensive race and betting results at Agua Caliente, including a $62,249.20 win in the 5-10 handicap pool by a unidentified bettor with multiple tickets, plus consolation pays for four and six winners.
West Coast college football action highlights the weekend schedule with SC against California, UCLA versus Washington, and Stanford hosting Oregon State. Other marquee games include Auburn at Georgia Tech and TCU at Texas A&M amid a broad list of Friday through Sunday matchups across the nation.
North division contenders the City College Vikings, riding a record of two straight clean sheets, prepare for a decisive showdown with Bakersfield. East L.A. JC, once a top ten national pick, fell 7-0 to Bakersfield as the season opened.
Long Beach stayed undefeated in a clash with Harbor, edging ahead with a strong first half and 17 first downs while amassing 274 yards. Santa Monica opened with a win over defending San Diego champion, and the Metro Valley region saw mixed results across EL Camino, Valley, and East LA matchups.
Long Beach State College, fresh off an impressive 28-8 upset of Chico State, hosts Santa Barbara in a California Collegiate Athletic Association clash at Veterans Stadium. The Gauchos beat Los Angeles State 20-6 and travel to Bakersfield for a test against the Renegades as Long Beach routes Tarbor 52-27 in their opener. Prep action features Poly High at Comp ton and St Anthony at Notre Dame, with several other Friday night non league games listed.
UPI reports drag racer Nicholas M Bogdan, 26, of Evanston, Illinois, died after his dragster spun out and crashed near Union Grove in Kenosha County. The car smashed into racks on an asphalt track at the Great Lakes Dragway. engine torn free, driver suffered a fractured femur and neck injuries. Eyewitnesses say Bogdan exceeded 100 miles per hour when the accident occurred during a quarter mile run.
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