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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1962
Page
12
The 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Spider arrives at Brewster Gray in Atlantic Avenue with updated aerodynamic styling and a low air scoop. The car features enhanced road-holding and Web power output for the model year as Long Beach prepares to host an international auto show in January with three daily displays.
A sweeping display at the Gardena track features early 1900s and vintage cars from Jim Rose or San Bernardino to Mickey Thompson’s exhibits. The four day event showcases antique and future dream cars with 350 point lead and a range of classic to rocket jet powered models.
Skiers complain of bare patches and variable snow conditions across major resorts. Mammoth shows limited snow with reports of good conditions elsewhere. Mt. Charleston near Las Vegas touted as developing for future skiing. Danes and local figures discussed in a sprawling panorama of winter sports and automotive features.
Local prep basketball notes list teams such as Cornelius Cleaners and various players and matchups. The fragmentary page shows box scores, lineups, and references to venues and times, including 7:15 and 2:18 start times and multiple school or club names.
Frank Petersen of Miami at 160 pounds clashes with Hiedsema Rebinnen at 137 in a reported bout. The card features Gene Asset and Haleg Reeated in a crowded lineup with uncertain results and local interest high.
Fragmented OCR notes describe two boats with multiple fish catches including rock cod and halibut. Mentions of cow cod, whiteflan, and various passenger counts appear alongside unclear phrases about boats, captains, and locations.
Kelp bass and barracuda fishing improves along Long Beach and Seal Beach with several five to six pound bass. Catalina deep sea rockfish also yields large catches as offshore weather promises a strong winter outlook. Major boat shows planned for January and February at Long Beach Arena Pan Pacific Auditorium and Shrine Auditorium highlight a busy season for Southern California anglers.
Don Meyers a University ofColorado post graduate student cleared 16 feet 14 inches to better the indoor record at a Chicago meet. He traveled overnight from Colorado to compete after previously clearing no higher than 15-3. The old indoor record stood at 16 feet 4 3/4 inches by John Vetses. Outdoor record is 18-2 3/4 by Pentti Nikula of Finland.
A dismal Merry-Go-Round comment notes Oregon State's Terry Baker joining the Rams, creating four QBs including Ron Miller and aging Zeke Bratkowski. The piece argues Miller should go for value, cites Leg Richter as Ram assistant, and hints the off-season strain could strain home life.
A benefit regatta titled Red Wilson's Regatta will be held Sunday at Marine Stadium to aid Red Wilson of Long Beach who suffered critical injuries at Parker Dam Arizona. Speedboat stars from the West will compete as part of an all star cast co sponsored by the Southern California Speedboat Club and J C Agajanian with racing starting at 12 30 p m.
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