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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1959

Page

13

Moore League Gridders Open Action With Top Matchups

Six Moore League teams start play led by undefeated Poly and Wilson and the Downey squad favored to lead early. Poly meets Millikan at Veterans Stadium while Lakewood visits Wilson and Jordan goes to Downey. Quarterback Gary West may be limited by a ankle injury as the league opener unfolds at 2 pm.

Doug Ives Moore League Prio Poly Wilson Downey Poly-Millikan Veterans Stadium Lakewood Jordan Gary West Jim Hiatt Jack Tucker West St. Anthony Bob Bailey Denis, Richman Missile Dave Johnson Bruins Poly Crow Brown Martin Ted White Ihe Dave Richman Rams Millikan Bill Scott Lancer Bruins Mike Fambrough Dave Dorrans Dave Bill Bewley Stan Thayer Paulin Bob Kidder Panthers Viking Nelson Glenn Nick Mitsch Bill Sabo

Stanford Faces Trojans In Coliseum After Strong Last Season

Stanford quarterback Dick Norman, widely regarded as the nation's top passer, prepares for a clash with Southern California in the Coliseum. Norman recalls Stanford's 21 19 upset of UCLA last year and aims to spark a surprise win despite SC's 19 point favorite status.

Dick Norman Stanford Indians Ace Fron Lynwood Indians UCLA Hughes Aircraft Fullerton Stanford Norman Way Trojans Tira Feawwell America NCAA Palo Alto Bill McColl Chino Bears McColl Chicago Bear Bill McKeevers Ficca Fineran Don Clark Richard Joe

Lakewood seeks basketball players for league play

Eddie Reddick and Richardson of Jordan lead 33 of 57 passes for 361 yards as entries open for league basketball at Lakewood Recreation Office. Regulation and slow poke games will be played at Lakewood High or Hoover Junior High with a reverse 10 second rule. Contact Jack Huntsinger for details.

Eddie Reddick Ron Richardson Jordan Lakewood Recreation Office Clark Ave Jack Huntsinger Lakewood Recreation Dept Lakewood High School Hoover Junior, High School

Ascot Stadium hosts 12 motorcycle events tonight

The 1959 Southern California motorcycle season heads into the stretch run at Ascot Stadium tonight with Troy Lee leading and Sammy Tanner chasing. First race starts after :30 with qualifying spins at 7. Tanner, nicknamed the Flying Flea from Houston and Duarte, must gain ground quickly to overtake Lee in the season feud.

Southern California Ascot Stadium Sammy Tanner Troy Lee Tanner Houston Duarte Lee

Boxing Show Set at Hollywood Legion Stadium

Promoter Ron Waller announced a boxing card at Hollywood Legion Stadium on November 9 featuring Mexican lightweight Mauro Vazquez opposing Los Angeles boxer Jimmy Hornsby in the 10 round main event. The arena, soon to convert into a bowling alley, hosts the bout as part of a slate of boxing matches.

Hollywood Legion Stadium Ron Waller Mauro Vazquez Jimmy Hornsby Los Angeles

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