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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1959

Page

16

Bruins Hopes JC Star Jones Carries UCLA to Rose Bowl

UCLA coach Bill Barnes reshapes his offense as 235 pound Jones transitions to quarterback in the single wing. Jones, 235 pounds, impresses in practice behind Kilmer and Smith as Barnes aims for a Rose Bowl bid and a stronger season. The Bruins, training hard for a Purdue opener, show depth in backfield and receivers but lack depth on the middle line.

Barnes JC Star Bruins Jerome Hall UCLA Bill Barnes Very Jones Santa Monica CC Jones Bruin Ally Bill Kilmer Skip Smith Butty Smith Udana Purdue Westwood School Don Warner Paramount High Compton College Valmer

Feller Koufax Ball Debate Sparks Lively Talk

Joy Hecker is named counsel by proxy for both sides in a heated exchange over how fast Feller and Koufax pitched. The debate centers on whether Koufax’s fastball matched Feller’s “live” ball, with historical ties to Bechert who pitched for Cleveland in 1936 and later coached Dodgers pitching.

Feller Koufax Sandy Koufax Cleveland Aarchaker Feiler Ledger Joy Hecker Becher Cleveland Dodgers Coatch Becker Sandy Rizia Kuedey Pilizr Linda Danese WICK Ainton Benny Dave Byron Revere Bonavmat- Pation Bowen Pierre Goemmeah

Del Mar Handicap Race Report

An incomplete listing notes participants in a Del Mar handicap event with fragmented horse names and unclear placements. The readable fragments mention several names and entrants but lack clear results or official details.

Driller Column Reflects on Notable Sports Trades and Generosity

The piece discusses sports trades and generosity in coaching circles, mentioning Sid Gillman and George Halas as examples of strategic moves. It references figures like Duer Sucha, Tie Silk, Jon Aretta, Walt Alston, Don Drysdale, and the Giants in a reflective, sports-history tone.

Taldwin Enin Sid Gillman Jon Aretta George Halas Walt Alston Len Don Drysdale Giants

Feller Koufax Debate and Speed Tests Across Baseball

The piece recalls fastball legends like Feller and Koufax, noting tests of pitch velocity at West Point and in simulated tests, with Becker and others citing Koufax as the fastest in the National League. It contrasts strikeout reputations and control pitchers, mentioning Robers and Williams and Dodgers manager Alston on pitching philosophy.

Kouyfax Roufax Petter Lester Maatorn Walter Johnson Feller Ing & Cop Opel Becker Vai Mingo Lefty Gomez West Point Blamichine Teller Mungo Prince Hal’ Beohumigher Roy Sarmelee Giants Ihrey Tentuy Koufat Koufas Sian Willams Don Dryscate Degulus Koufax Willams Keufae Felter Ny Seconds Dodger Walter Alston Robin) Roberts Katy Bar

Betz Dest Meat Probable Winner in Cth

Daily racing notes show Betz Dest Meat as probable winner in the coming CT meet with Sabileee, Apple Time and Ripple Fock among contenders. Daily Double bets center on Society Rove and Go Pris with longshot Prisella Lard as a speculative pick.

Sabilee Cth Apple Time Ripple Fock Double—Society Rove Speckt Seasion Ind Pris Eilla Lard

Caliente Labor Day Weekend Card Promises New Records

The Caliente lineup features 27 races over Labor Day weekend with 12 events Saturday and 15 Sunday for three year olds to older. Races start at I arm both days and include Saturday features and mutuel betting. Sunday is headlined by the Labor Mile.

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