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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1960
Page
9
Lakers host the New York Knicks in a wobbly clash as Los Angeles tries to rebound from recent losses. The team eyes a sharper showing in front of home fans after several tough games.
The piece surveys rival teams led by Boston and St Louis, names players like Bob Pettit Clyde Lovellette Cliff Hagan and Oscar Robertson plus rookie Jerry West, notes Los Angeles Lakers reshuffle with Gary Alcorn and Elgin Baylor, and previews early season matchups and divisional title chances across the league.
In a 1959 NCAA Hawks final style game, Robertson led both teams with 71-70 scoring edge as California prevailed over West Virginia. The matchup featured West Royals and stars like Willie Naulls and Knicks contributors, with key post players listed among a host of famed college and pro names.
Freshman quarterback Ron Calcagno threw three touchdown passes as the University of Santa Clara Broncos routed the El Toro Marines 37-7 on Sunday in Santa Clara. The rest of the text mentions opponents and players unrelated to the main result.
Bagwell shines with six touchdowns as Cerritos beats Valley 28-22 and Newport Harbor edges Western 18-6. Mayfair rolls over Citrus 28-6 while La Mirada blanked, Chaffey routed Fullerton 41-0, and Santa Ana moves in Sunbelt race with a 30-30 tie at Newport Harbor in a frantic finish.
The American Trotting Classic headlines Hollywood harness week with top trotters like Su Mac Lad and Charming Barbara set to clash in a $75,000 feature. Senator Frost and other luminaries join a strong field as racing resumes after a day off at Hollypark.
A fragmented Caliente racing page lists results for races one through twelve, with entrant names, jockeys, and scratches. Notable names include Alle Scarlet Royal, Gueaniy Ways, Lord Counselor, Sir Vova, and Gentah. Scratches and payouts appear, with Quinela paid 530.50.
The Long Beach First Baptist Church basketball team opened the season with a 42 to 30 victory over Torrance on Sunday. Dave Cobb led the Winners with 12 points, while Jane Beach contributed strong scoring as the team took an early lead and controlled the game.
Ray Salazar a 126 pounder with featherweight crown hopes is a 10-7 pick to upset Al Wilcher in the 10 round main event at Municipal Auditorium tonight. Wilcher brings more experience though Salazar believes he can win and earn a title shot, with possible future bouts against Munoz Shaw or Wilder. Tickets at $1 and $2 on sale at the box office.
Long Beach City College and the 49ers head into weekend action with 5-4 records. LBCC travels to Bakersfield for a key Metropolitan Conference game while the 49ers visit Chico State on a nonleague trip. LBSC has won four straight, including 36-12 over Cal Polo (SLC).
In the latest standings note the Eastern Division is recorded with brief references to Syracuse and New York teams. The fragment hints at team positions and potential shifts but lacks complete details or dates for full context.
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