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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1958
Page
19
The column blends sports and commentary on Art Aragon weighing continuing fighting versus retirement. It covers Rams draft choices John Brodie and Jan Arnett, coach opinions, and Elroy Hirsch’s brief retirement reconsideration after a tough game with Cleveland.
Nominations close midnight for three major races at the 14 day Pomona meet. The Inaugural Handicap 5,000 added keys opening Friday card restricted to 3 year olds. Governor's Handicap 10,000 added Saturday features older horses chasing Pomona Derby plans. Last year’s Inaugural went to Lealito, with Betty and Mulgg beating older rivals in the Governor’s and War Marshal pulling an upset in the Pomona.
Don Finsterwald, a top money winner, used his conservative play to shoot five under par 66 and win the Utah Open in Salt Lake City. He overcame a two stroke deficit to beat Fred Hawkins and Arnold Palmer, posting a four day total of 267 to secure the $2,000 top prize.
Tickets for all Ram, SC and UCLA football games in the Coliseum may be purchased at Proctor's Sporting Goods and Harris & Frank. Proctor's will handle reserved tickets for the Rams and SC in addition to Bruin ducats. UCLA tickets may also be obtained at Harris & Frank.
Independent handicapper Roy Betz extended his lead over Southern California rivals by picking five winners at Del Mar on Monday. He nailed Indian Village, Giveaway Show, Sir Barrister, Emoclovada, and Grand Tudor with payouts of 38.70, 3.80, 5.005, 6.80, and 7.50 respectively.
Canadian jockey Pi Ted Atkinson, 42, unhurt after a spill aboard Rosy Inning at Belmont Park. He was shaken but continued racing after track hospital examination. The accident occurred as Bimballet swerved in front, causing Atkinson to loop and land on his head. Officials credited his reinforced plastic helmet for preventing serious injury.
A cluttered Del Mar card reports early six furlong sprints with fast times and name drops. Jockey Willie Shoemaker rides, fences track records, while horses like Emocionada and Legato post notable times. races feature payouts and betting highlights alongside other races and notable performances.
Roy Betz reports on Del Mar racing events with brief notes on final results and upcoming fixtures. The column hints at pace and stakes while noting track conditions and contender names for Tuesday’s card.
Warner Conference Rhinos announce a new schedule plan moving several games to a 12 o clock Saturday slot. The change aims to showcase Rhino games ahead of a countywide football double header featuring Anaheim Little Rhinos owned and coached by Art Ulery starting with a home game versus Eagle Rock AC.
Del Mar presents an eight to nine race program headlined by the Escondido Handicap with top weights Solid Fleet Real Blend Gaelic Gold Barbarian and Nootral in the mix. More Glory rides with Pete McJixely against a field featuring Ga l ic Gold and Barbarian as Jockey Johnny Longden recovers from a training fall.
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