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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1959

Page

15

Unbeaten Torres Eyes 26th Win at Olympic Auditorium

Rayrrundo Torres of Reynosa Mejico seeks his 26th straight win in a 10 round feature versus Frankie Ruff at the Olympic Auditorium. Torres, 18, ranked 10th by Ring Magazine, aims for his third Southland victory and 20th knockout. Ruff, 27, a Barrett protege, carries a 30-8 mark with wins over notable opponents. Torres is favored to win, possibly by knockout.

Frank Harvey Rayrrundo Battling Ring Magazine Armatead Mauro Vasquez Ruff Barney Ross Cisco Andrade Paddy DeMarco Joey Lopes Baby Vasquez Ralph Dupas

Boxing Greats Reunite Amid Pride In Ring Legacy

Three former world welterweight champions Jimmy McLarnin Barney Ross and a third Boxers reunion highlighted by reflections on era defining bouts and titles. They praised boxing while recalling brutal battles and lasting memories from the 1930s era as they attended a luncheon in Los Angeles honoring Ross and Frankie Ruff ahead of an upcoming bout.

Jimmy McLamin Barmey Ross Ross Enos Angeles Frankie Ruff Mexico Battling Torres Olympic McLarnin LF. Layer Metal Polishing Sata Jimmy Ireland Barney Rosa Varius New York Ginger Fadie Fisher Armstrong Los Angeles

Ferrie and Donaldson Reach Second Round in California Amateur

In the 58th California State Amateur at Santa Barbara, Virginia Country Club’s Ferrie defeated Larry Rouchey 1 up to advance, while Fullerton’s Donaldson beat Bad McKinney of Dallas 3 up. Other first round losses included Ross Smith, Resvert Ilsgan, Tom Sickman, and George Galing advancing while top seeds El Ratiteau Jr. and Bob Root were eliminated.

Perle Beach Ares Sure Ved Watnes Whys Dim Ferrie Virginia Country Club Frank Donaldson Fullerton Ferrie Larry Rouchey Torrance Donaldson Bad McKinney Dallas Ross Smith Long Reach Resvert Ilsgan Oakland Tith Bate Tom Sickman George Galing Monterey el Ratiteau Jr Bob Root

Unanimous Decision for Machen in TV Bout

Eddee Machen of Tonlard defeated Wilkie Besmanoff in a nationally televised heavyweight bout. Referee Eadie Volk scored 100 to 91, Judge Dick Warner 98 to 91, and Judge Andy Crabtree 96 to 93, all in favor of Machen.

Machen Portland UPI Eddee Machen Tonlard Wilkie Besmanoff Eadie Volk Dick Warner Andy Crabtree

Valenzuela Captures Five Wins at Golden Gate Meet

Jockey Valenzuela rode five winners in eight Breeders’ Week races at Golden Gate Fields on Wednesday and missed a sweep by a nose when Electioneer edged his mount Ichizo in the $3,000 feature. Electioneer with Alex Maese aboard paid 4.40 2.50 2.40.

Valenzuela Golden Gate Albany Ismael Valenzuela Golden Gate Fields Electioneer Alex Maese Itchizo

Golden Gate Picks Roy Sere Jepan Detar in Texas

An unclear report lists several names and places such as Sarmara Sev Se eh Warrant and Pater Som Ment ATIVE INDIAN. References to Roy New Meroe and Tel Me Tern appear in fragmented form amid the garbled text.

Golden Gate Jepan Texas Coen Soaehey Kondy Remwrat Sarmara Sev Seeh Warrant Sree Pater Roy New Meroe

Caliente Opens Gates Sunday for 12th Anniversary

Caliente celebrates its 12th anniversary with a weekend event. Sunday racing opens the gates after a two race program on Saturday. Cash awards totaling 15000 will be distributed including 2500 each at the start of Sunday and 10000 in 500 to 5000 payouts after the first race. No admission charge.

Agua Caliente Caliente

Synchronized Swimmers Set for Lynwood SPAAU Meet

The Senior Women's synchronized swim meet will be held Saturday at Lynwood Natatorium with preliminaries at 9 am Meet officials note Belmont swimmers Carol McClure and Carol Ann Marette are on Lynwood Natalyns roster Liz Keere of Long Beach leads the host Natalyns team.

Lynwood Belmont Carol McClure Carol Ann Marette Lynwood Natalyns Liz Keere Long Beach Nalalyns

Rough Riders add Panlli to negotiation list

Ottawa Rough Riders of the Big Four Football League added veteran quarterback Vito Tate Panlli to their negotiation list, coach Frank Clair disclosed on Wednesday. The move signals focus on quarterback depth ahead of the season.

Rough Riders Varish

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