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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1957

Page

10

Caliente “5-10” horse race gimmick shocks racing world

The “5-10” wager at Caliente has tripled handle and crowds over a year, offering a $2 bet for choosing winners in races five to seven, while promoters tout its success and speculate about imitators at major tracks. A teen’s $83,000 win from a Mexican track is noted as part of the broader excitement.

Caliente Sophie Los Angeles Santa Anita Hollywood Park del Mar

Line Depth Major LBSC Grid Problem

Long Beach State College enters its first full football week under Coach Mise DeLatto in cautious optimism. He says the team has potential but lacks experience, with many players younger and needing time to develop. Interior line depth is stressed by the absence of tackles Carl Evans and John Sheler and guards Tom Robinson and Syd Manning.

Ap Tter Long Beach Assa Grector Noww USA Florida BN Williams Chestnut Ave Long Beach State College Mise DeLatto 49Ers Carl Evans John Shele Tom Robinson Syd Manning

Cal Bears Pick Elliott To Boost Speed and Toughness

University of California names Pete Elliott as head coach to revive a 1967 football program. New system features splits and faster athletes led by quarterback Joe Kapp, with key veterans like Darrell Roberts and Art Forbes. Cal faces SMU, Washington State, Michigan State, Navy, USC, and rivals UCLA, Oregon, Stanford this season.

Rose Bow al- Youdy Pete Eliott Jwalk Erlistt California Joe Kapp Pete Ikey Caliifornia Newhall Ron Wheatcrofe Roger Rimsater Elliott Mike White Ala SMU Washington State Michigan State Navy Southern California Oregon UCLA Oregon State Washington Stanford

West Coast Coaches Voice Grid Woes Amid Scrimmage Concerns

Sid Gillman praises Hugh McElhenney and Jon Arnett as LA Rams face a revitalized 49ers while Don Clark laments dull Trojan scrimmages and injuries at UCLA. Red Sanders notes fresh College start date and calls one practice a pillow fight, yet sees progress surpassing past seasons.

Los Angeles Rems Sid Gillman San Francisco 49Ers Don Clark UCLA Red Sanders Southland Southern California Eaeh Gillman Hugh McElhenny Rams Caliseuma Sid Jookie Jon Arnett Clark Trojan Sanders Florida Hurday

National League notes and trades from a busy week

The article outlines multiple baseball and basketball updates including contract talks with Washington Senators figures, the Redlegs manager comments, and rosters changes. It mentions player recalls, trades, and international tourney standings with several named teams and individuals.

Johnson Bethea Boxing Bout Sets Showdown at Convention Hall

Harold Johnson of Philadelphia will spot Wayne Bethea of New York about 20 pounds in a 10 round light heavyweight bout at Convention Hall tonight. The fight features two seasoned contenders expected to deliver a solid undercard to local boxing fans.

Near No-Hit Games Highlight Stars and Beams in News

Rabe and Houtteman star in near no hit performances as Rivers, Sac playoff lines blur. The report details 7-3 victory, Seattle stars, and Sacramento updates with roster moves and coaching changes including Farber Boone and Baldwin joining the staff as defensive backfield and line coaches.

Rabe, Houtteman Stu Farber UCLA Stan Boone California Tom Baldwin State Boone Baldwin Jayvee

California League Tral Pisystis But A Salas O

Fragmentary OCR mentions California League event with names Pisystis But Salas, unclear details about participants or outcomes. The readable text lacks dates, places, or affiliations to form a complete report.

Pisystis Salas

Mitetf Heavyweight Bout Set For Denver Coliseum Tonight

Denver hosts a 20 round heavyweight matchup as Alex Mitett from Argentina challenges veteran Johnny Holman from Chicago. Mitett is the favorite behind aggressive, power punching while Holman relies on countering and experience.

Mitetf Holman Denver Alex Mitett Argentina Johnny Holman Chicago Denver Coliseum

World Series ticket prices frozen for Oct 2 start

Commissioner Ford Frick vetoed a price hike for World Series tickets and announced the 1987 classic will begin Wednesday October 2 at Winner's Park. Ticket levels set at box seats 10 dollars, reserved grandstand 7, standing room 4, bleachers 3, with travel day after the fifth game.

New York Friels Yankees

Bukich Traded From Rams to Redskins for Undisclosed Pick

Ex Ram Bukich heads to the Washington Redskins in a Monday deal for an undisclosed high draft choice. The quarterback joined the Redskins after brief Rams spell in 1958 to 1964 and service, then returned to the Rams in 1986 sharing duties with Norm Van Brocklin and Billy Wade as they prepared to face Green Bay.

Rody Bubich Los Angeles Rams Washington Redskins Ram Bukich Skins Green Bay Packers Winston-Salem N.C Rams Bu- Rich Norm van Urocklin Billy Wade

Long Beach City College football open drills amid injuries and optimism

Viking Line Lags Flynn turns lame as Long Beach City College enters week two of practice. Key players Fredericks Floyd sidelined with injuries while Mickey Flynn and Henry Andrews spark a rough scrimmage. Coach Stangel says offense is improving but core line must advance to meet season demands.

Ne Stangel Long Beach City College Gary Fredericks Anaheim Dave Floyd Wilson High Dave Fredericks Floyd Mickey Flynn Flynn Polygrad Henry Andrews Mickey Andrews Bil Tomasie Eddie Vergara Bill Tomasic Stangeland

Leonard After Bassey Featherweight Title Offer

New York promoter Jack Leonard said Monday he has offered featherweight champion Hogan Bassey of Nigeria $40,060 to meet the winner of Saturday’s Jose Cotera Ike Chestnut fight. The offer targets the post fight title bout with the victor.

6000 Kids Wind Up Big Ball Program

6000 youngsters aged 7 to 17 wrapped up the Rotary League championship as Nulfilite defeated the Tegion Braves 15 to 2. The Kid Baseball Association, chartered in 1947 with four teams, supported about 400 clubs across seven organizations this summer, fielding 102 teams and offering competitive play. League divisions included Elks Midget 888, Oil Field, Rotary, Police, Fire, and several Little League and Ameri can Legion groups, with roughly 6,000 players and a vast summer infrastructure across Long Beach.

Nulfilite Tegion Braves Kids Baseball Association Long Beach Kid Basesall Association Elks Midget Oil Field Fire League Pony Lew UTS Catholic Lea Aasb

Football Briefs From AP and UF Update Scrimmage Notes

Fragmented report outlines football scrimmage results and injuries at Michigan Michigan State Wisconsin and Minnesota. Mentions Don Clark Bod Stan and players Grothe Wenderson Clede Baker Rolle and Ladd among others with mixed practice outcomes and roster shifts.

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