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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1959
Page
8
Jamin braces for a tough run in the Trot Classic with top contenders lining up in the first leg. Dressen and Milwaukee ties surface as ongoing talks color ongoing management and team plans.
Jamin the six year old trotter known for arts chokes and red ear muffs returns in the $75,000 American Trotting Classic one mile at Hollywood Park. He faces strong rivals including Senator Frost Trader Horn Charming Barbara and Dam Safe in a deep field. Jamin has recent time trials and key wins at Roosevelt Springfield and Du Quoin and is paired with an outside post in this effort. The feature comes as Venice battles the Rhinos in a separate game, with Anaheim’s early season 69-0 win adding to coastal football action.
veteran sports writer notes a football weekend crowd at the Coliseum and Veterans Stadium with UCLA SC and the Rams on tap. He highlights Long Beach State College’s rise from a Bible-school circuit to facing LA State in a pivotal Homecoming clash. The piece reflects optimism about LBSC’s football future and the chance to join regional powers UCLA and SC.
A fragmented report from a local exhibition basketball event lists teams and players with unclear names. Despite garbled OCR text, it indicates a late game with notable plays and crowd reaction at an area gym, highlighting regional sports activity and community interest.
Races feature multiple mile heats with names like Fern eears and Bay Tears, listing participants and times. Notable entries include Rosy Bote Ber, Pat DRY Sroten Kate, and Bay Rader with varying distances and track conditions.
Fragmentary notes show Betz Best as a probable winner with 3p Scotchitte in seventh, 20 Hest Bet-Worthy Willow sixth, and Parlay-Garland connections to Garland in Dena. Mentions of Senator Frost in athletics and Pepper's longshot suggest achaotic betting slate with several named figures and venues.
Diablos area players led by star end Dave Ross co captain Ken Ruhlin Ed Paculba and John Geyer clash with Los Angeles rivals in a homecoming showdown The schools have met three times in recent years with LA winning 23 0 and 23 14 in 1936 and 1957 and last year's game ending in a 6 6 tie Halftime ceremonies include the LBSC Marching Band Homecoming queen and court and a parade of floats.
Rio de Janeiro UPI Mario Gonzales of Brazil shot a seven under par 63 Friday to take the 36 hole lead in the 72 hole Brazilian Open with a 130 total. Billy Casper, United States Open champion from Apple Valley California, shot his second straight 67 and stood second at 134. Gonzales and Casper were tied for the lead after Thursday's first round. Peter Thomason of Australia shot 68 for a total of 198.
Jockey Frederick Rose, 27, of Panama, had brain surgery postponed after a Thursday spill at Golden Gate Fields. He was rushed to Herrick Hospital where an emergency tracheotomy was performed to aid his breathing. doctors will proceed when he has sufficient strength.
A scrambled OCR layout lists various high school grid scores and team matchups. Notable entries include Dowingvez 7 Warren 0, Castnall & Anarer 32 Humergton Death Dioner 10, Lynwand & Ranaing 38, Gripera 0, and Orang JUNIOR COLURG. The fragmentary text names numerous teams and cities with inconsistent punctuation.
Troy Lee of Pico Rivera surged from the back to edge Don Hawley and Bob Siskesian in the Ascot Stadium motorcycle main event Friday night. Lee’s win solidified his Southern California point lead while the six lap format and six nine timing key details noted the race’s pace.
Sunbelle driven by Joe O'Brien blazed to a mile and one sixteenth world racing mark at Hollywood Park, finishing the $6,000ee pace in 2 03 14 to surpass Amortizer’s 1956 record by a full second and extend her winning streak to Hth straight.
Gene Conley, a 6 foot 8 inch right hander for the Philadelphia Phillies and a basketball major leaguer, was voted the National League comeback player of the year. He received 58 of 168 votes. Dodgers stars Wally Moon and Duke Snider finished second and third.
The readable fragments describe Air Force and UCLA players competing through quarters, mentioning conversions, yards, and a time noted as 60 seconds. Several garbled phrases reference plays, yardage, and possible touchdowns, but details are obscured.
Friday's boxing card delivers eight bouts with welterweight action and a headlining clash. Promoters aim to showcase rising contenders at Beetle-urns venue, with local fans packing the arena and bets placed on early knockouts.
The Los Angeles Rams face a setback as offensive guard Buck Lansford, 232 pounds, is hospitalized with a ruptured kidney and may miss about two months after the Green Bay game. Tackle John Lo Velere and halfback Don Bure roughs were scratched. John Houser will fill in. Defensive lineman Lou Michaels was fined 50 dollars for drunken disturbance heard at Sunset Strip bar.
Tender Size a 3-year-old filly from Mangollen Farms won the $3,250 feature at Golden Gate Field on Friday by a length over favored Sally Duzit. Cald Bay was 70-1 back. Tender Size paid $8.40 $4.20 and $3.80, Sally Duzit $3.20 and $2.60, Cold Bay $11.00.
Rochester and Cleveland tied 4 to 4 in a rugged hockey clash. Buetec and Tonip contributed key plays as both teams exchange goals, with goaltenders delivering standout saves. The scoreboard reflects a balanced contest and lingering momentum for the next meeting.
Air Force seized command in the third period as Quinnlan sprinted for three yards for six, Mayo added a three yard TD after a UCLA offside. Pupich extra point wide blocked and later good, Bruins penalties limited comeback.
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