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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1959
Page
10
El El Diablito is listed as a top contender for Garcia's $25,000 Derby at Los Alamitos, with strong betting interest and expected placing potential. The race draws attention to Garcia's stable as El Diablito seeks a breakthrough performance at the Los Alamitos track.
Alamitos charts show Lip Request among Derby eligibles alongside Ventura Moreno’s Lip Request and rivals Tidy Too War Chic King Rastus and Surgeon Kelly. Trial preps at Rossmoor Burse cover 400 yards while rugged alder horses Jin Clabber Pat and Rocket Bar loom as challengers.
The report notes Roseboro Moon and Fairly stand to gain from a new 345 foot marker just inside the right field foul line, with a 390 foot shot previously in that area. The foul pole sits 200 feet from home plate as night games run Wednesday and Thursday to finish the series with St Louis. The Cubs visit for a three game set Friday through Sunday.
A scrambled page items list race results at Tanforan with horses and riders including Laeros Valor Finest maces and Time-11h. Entries mention Malcolm G. Danray Britis Ais RAY and several scratched horses, with notes on thirds, doubles, and times across races.
Jockey William Shoemaker, recovering from a midseason lull, dazzled New York bettors with six winners on a Jamaica card as he battles for the national riding lead. His agent reports tougher competition in New York, but Shoemaker remains within reach of the Derby spotlight with plans to ride selectively in Kentucky and Hollywood Park. California harnesses Derby interest as Silver Spoon arrives in Louisville, signaling a strong coast influence on the 1959 race dynamics.
Gene Gillies, former LBSC grid and track standout, becomes 1959 season end tutor under head coach Don Reed. The 1956 Long Beach State graduate and 1950 JC low hurdles champ at Long Beach City College will also coach at Lakewood High and broadcast Yankee games on KEAY.
Maglie said he plans to work with the kids and believes it can teach them a lot as he bows out of his current role. He emphasized the educational value and his commitment to mentoring young players.
Dodgers and Cardinals game featured on KMPC radio with listed broadcast times and station notes. Local listings indicate an evening air time from Los Angeles, with remarks suggesting network or program identifiers and a brief station cue.
Loyola defeated Long Beach State 21 to 15 at Los Angeles Country Club. Keith Lopp led 49ers with a 76 as medalist on a windy Monday afternoon despite the strong Loyola play.
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