Australian Players Struggle in Southland Championships
The top Davis Cup Aussies Bowrey and Ruffels failed to shine in the Pacific Southwest clashes at Los Angeles, losing early rounds as Americans Ashe Graebner Smith and Lutz prepare for the Adelaide Challenge Round. The piece also notes a Long Beach tennis writer and local club events including junior and prem er tournaments at Billie Jean King center and Long Beach City College courts.
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Bill Bowrey
Ray Ruffets
Southland
Los Angeles
Pacific Southwest
Ruffels
Bowrey
Young Steve Fiske
Tony Roche
Southand
Ritter
Johnson
Cantin
Rush
PSW
Arthur Ashe
Clark Graebner
Stan Smith
Bob Lutz
Adelaide
Weeme
Upton Sinclair
Long Beach
Dick Charnock
Pasadena
Ben Parks
Lona Beach
California
Charnock
Sinclair
Parky
Puitzne Frizesviinina
Premers
Recreation Park
Billie Jean Moffitt King
Long Beach City College
Mildston
Matty Bray
Redondo Ave
Silahuy Warner Interior
Desert
Wednesdauians
Fedowstay
Mooneaty
Bam
Na Lake Arrowhead
Newnor
Annales
Versfield
Bear Lake
Bacramedio
Buffalo
Oklahoma City
Cleveland
Beaver Deniela
Fairbanks
Helens
Richmond
Honolulu
J. Lavi
Inalanapalis
Seattle
Kansas
Vegas
Memonis
Washington
Canada
Calgary
Montreal
Alamosa
Cola
Haemil
Fla
Law
Pineda Closes Gap With Cordero In Florida Racing
In Coral Gables Angel Cordero is shut out in four rides, keeping his 1958 win total at 336. Alvaro Pineda earns two winners at Ray Meadows, narrowing the margin to 10 as they prepare for a title showdown at Tropical Park before Pineda heads to California for Santa Anita. Cordero plans rides at Turf Paradise after a week on the Florida track.
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Coral Gables
Fla
State Park
Sam Plomboly
Cordero
Prince Christian
Turf Paradise
Phoenix
Olympic Club box office reports 1958 figures dominate year
The Olympic Boxing Club released 1958 final figures with total pro motions at $743,568. The September 27 double title card led gates at $181,216 featuring Ramos Cruz and Saijyo Rojas. Other top gates included Rojas Higgins and Liston Joiner as the club held 51 weekly shows and wrestling drew $354,062.50 across 49 events.
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Olympic Boxing Club
Mando Ramos
Teo Cruz
Sho Saijyo
Raul Rojas
Enrique Higgins
Frankie Crawford
Ernie Lopez
Hedgeman Lewis
Sonny Liston
Billy Joiner
Hi- Toshi Kobayashi
Olympic
United States
Fishermen Report From Numerous Piers And Jones
SYLVANIA Ohio report notes Argentinian Nina Benvenili named Boxer of the Month by the World Boxing Association. The long list of anglers across multiple piers records catches including bonito mackerel bass and bonita, with totals and boat counts varying by location. The piece blends fishing log style with a boxing award mention at the end.
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Syilvania
Ohio
Nivoline Leche
Argentins
Nina Benvenili
Italy
World Boxing Assn
Christmas Eve Column Reprints Prayer Reflections
The piece revisits a Christmas Eve column from The Independent, Press-Telegram with revisions. It discusses serenity and courage in facing change, a Reader’s Digest excerpt about faith and action, nature as God’s handiwork, responsible harvesting, and a reflective prayer about following divine will, ending with seasonal well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent
Press-Telegram
Ules
Reader's Digest
Louisville Courier Journal
Long Beach
Mme
Aussie Cup Captain Foxy in Davis Cup Showdown
US captain Fi-Donald Dell says rival Herry Hopman may use 17 year old John Alexander as a smoke screen in this week’s Challenge Round. Hopman backs Alexander while Bowrey and Ruffels are favored for singles with Americans Ashe and Graebner in fast Memorial Drive courts.
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Adelaide
Australia
Donald Dell
Herry Hopman
John Alexander
Top
Alexander
Dell
Ray Ruffels
Bill Bowrey
Strike and Spare Angles by Carter and Ladewig
A technique note advises on starting positions for bowling to avoid fatigue and improve pond push off from deep bends. Authors Don Carter and Marion Ladewig promote their booklet for readers, offering copies for 20 cents with SASE sent to National Syndicate in Chicago.
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Don Carter
Marion Ladewig
National Syndicate
Walker
Chicago
Ill
Deadline Drives WIBC Tourney Entry Push by Bowlers
The WIBC and California Women’s Bowling Assn urge Southern California bowlers to enter the national tournament set for April in San Diego. With the Jan 24 deadline near, California lags in entries despite hosting the event and pledging support. Bowlers are urged to submit before the deadline and note additional final dates in January.
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Woman's International Bowling Congress
California Woman's Bowling Assn
Southland
San Diego
Califor
California
Califonian
WIBC
Turget
Long Beach
Marine Exchange
Amer
Marines
Porniant Allene
San Fran
Gansu Maru
War Alive
Yokohama Bonnevilla
Columbia Esron
Columbia
Ian Elfen Bakke
Jarokaze Lar
Standard Fromt
Malvon
Bac
Osa “Dees
Rogaku Mery
Daasa Tokota Kon Mary
Fans
Swit
Sday
Jomason Bee
Sian Buenaventira
Felar ‘Mathiasens Tankec
Lattin Urmanal Fo Yamasilta
Shinni Gan
Gecan Cartier
Pay
Lbs Gypsum
Ean Marg
Calmar
Pacuare
Brice United
Armuelius
Ine
Vista
Tai John
Tawain Sci
Ai Vancouer
Jonnsay
Dee
New-York Ec
San Ero
Apallonius A Ofokenama Nisgen
Aalor Fenalngion
Wickersham Af & Nunibla Baale
Long Kang
David E. Oey
Orta Aparine
Oreo Graniella Zeta
Oho
New York Orient
Jacksonvile Korea
Issisgipel
Starvinar Rainier Calmar Ane
Montana
Ti Koham
Fomento Arberus
Okahym
Yasuahims
Agro
Yakenania
Local bowling entries and scores spark messy regional meet notes
Fragmented report outlines delayed entry tallies for national and regional events in San Diego and Long Beach, plus weekend results from Lakewood, Aventic, and East Indies lanes. Notable performers include Lanny Carnby, Clara Matox, and Rick Helgome with high scores and series across multiple leagues and venues.
Pro Hockey Standings Highlight Season Leaders
A concise snapshot shows top NHL standings with leaders in points, wins, and goal average as teams jockey for playoff positioning. Key clubs and players are named, with emphasis on recent shifts in the standings and notable streaks.
Brarness Harness Race Results From Noted Meet
A scrambled race card lists multiple pacing races with results and payouts. First race shows Lady Mata O and Arden as top finishers with a fast time, while the Daily Double pays 372.80. Subsequent races feature odds, winners, and notable finishers including Bealon, Dream en Farin, and Success Ed. attendance reported at 15,482 with total wagering around 1.85 million.
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Lady Mata O
O'Brien
Mark Adams
Arden
Alva Fa
Sgign Bealon
Sports Arena
Gennis
Cart
Avent
Easter Chia
Nis Scencer
Ciné Mille
Fore O'Brien
Aisa
Bill” Blaine
Amay Western
Batsy Adios
Dusty M. Forbes
Fairmes de Crier
Powers
O'Brien Diamente
King
Als Mich Ad
America Tass, Eightn Race — Mile Pecet Glin, Sands) Ni Beery
Parshall Tepper Souter
Gannts
Mante Baceys
Bekaaire
Seer Fisk
Lard
Billy Davie
Armbvo
Keroam
Tile Narlittanet
Grenier
Williams
Ohey
Chet At
Justiy Sa
Wee Dudy
Vandles
HORSE RACING RESULTS AND SCRATCHES SUMMARY
Race by race, list of horses entered and scratched with payouts and times. Notable scratches include Traffic Beel, Native Pian, Gold and others. Multiple races feature precise tote results and rider changes across the card.
Santa Anita opens 1968 89 season with early entries
Santa Anita begins its 75 day winter season with early entries for Thursdays inaugural program. Entries for nine races including the 25000 added Palos Verdes Handicap were to be accepted this morning with the post position draw to follow after 9 a.m. The process moves up 48 hours due to Christmas holiday.
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Santa Anita
Palos Verdes
Obituary notices list many deaths and births across towns
A scanned tally of obituaries and birth announcements lists numerous individuals by name and address, with dates of death or birth and nearby residences. Names include Catherine Radshaw, Frederick Garrett, Henry Alversdh, Emma Lewis, and many others, alongside streets and cities in California communities. The notices cover multiple weeks with varied ages and family relations.
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Etn Downer Ave
Paiva Waters
Catherine
Ais Ry
Eckle
WaltHe
Seal Roberson
Tain Hills Drive
Friany
E — Gilbert
Tatte Sibert
California
Central Aves
Wee
Emma A. A
Osgood Ave
Lea Sunes
Seven antiwar leaders face conspiracy trial in Oakland
In San Francisco, a three judge federal court ruled the seven leaders of the Oakland induction center protest may be tried on conspiracy charges. Arguments centered on alleged free speech rights, with a Jan. 13 trial date set. The defendants are Frank Baracke Terrence Cannon Reese Erlich Steven Hamilton Robert Mandel Jeff Segal and Michael J. Smith.
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San Francisco
UPI
Oakland Induction Center
Alamieda County
U.S
Oakland
Alameda County
Ard
M. Oliver Koelsch
Robert Peckham
Albert C. Wollenberg
Frank Baracke
Terrence Cannon
Reese Erlich
Steven Hamilton
Robert Mandel
Jeff Segal
Michael J. Smith
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Bob Martin
America
Ajlover
Horst Ritter
USC
Fels
Gary Johnson
Cal State
Bowrey Ruffels
Irvine
Eugene Cantin
Jody Rush
Tom Edlefsen
Owen Davidson
Roche
John Newcombe
Pineda
Olympic Club
Fishin
Mrimobl
Barnie
Banita
Janai
An's
Caval
Bonito
de Rolinule Tayaevipin
Calleo
Tosco
Goyal
Calles
Neous
Davey's Locker
Ning
Donnell Culpepper
Foxy
Hopman
Alexander, Baiy
Lightningfast Memorial Drive
Arthur Ashe Jr
Wahent
Ashe
Graebner
Astang
Joe Obrien
Robert Arene
Tor Wubyea
James Dannis
Joe Mharsh
Mare Grenier
Ib Ackermac
Wal ‘Melimurrae
JNM Forgeson
Viking
Lakewood
Inesin
Alamo
Lanny
Maly
Sverager Diann Stare
Pan Skimmers
Kale Olivaira
Bart Quitin
Norma Lares
Tom Blavins
Uals
Clara Matox
Anary Mariano
Jakle Anton Bsr
John Hipodia
East Indies
Javanile
George Tays
Long Beach City
Ergy Gollins
al Genin
Rick Tantorona
fAen
Westfall
Long Beach Narval
Greater
Dunler
al Star
Pradeay
Tye Criichlow
Dunly
Mie
Southe West Bow
Tye
Dan Ambare
Ady
Steve Welmar
Dave Sotald
Ried Ayrns
Seve Canney
Terry Smitty
Aryeh Koren
Tol Lortaraise
Cary Hill
Carl Jones
Sin Clark Genter
Willy Ant
Rick Helgome
Tatty Patterson Batrdots
Chuck Varmir
Mandy Maver
Med Kennicull
PRO Hockey
Seni Shoe
Toro Z Chit
Deore
Rhiladelphie Pettybuegh
Ath
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Etheer
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Ian Biray
Saneguyee
Bay Meadows
Citar
Fasth
Alworth
Chesty Rob
Gonzalez
Plegseant
Diaz
Timmelelt
Bist
Aitles
George
Yaka Shrick Toren
Pis
Een
Ional
Pat Guiconil Praire
Cava
Jean
Tierney
Maese Croan
Palchota
Ole
Ceapeuds
Bereich
Speetometer
Pic ‘Ib
Yanez
Yansz
Ane Elvina Lad
Cine
Fheneal Ny
Caer York
Laver
Balach
S Anita
Vital Bes. Statistics
Memorudriguez
Man
Davy DC
Floyd R
Huntington Beachy Bot
Bre
Ren Fe
Rangy Lo
Hattdales
Dac
Brown
Willam
Neal
Poe
Des
Ee Savery
Paley
Werden
Halifax
Aly
Cnadagy
Long
Beachy Br
Thora
Bor
Neili
Ate
Ng Ava
Juanih
Fond
Beane
H. Data
Mau Val
Bid Airs
River School
Downer
Ata
Karl
Dasivoen
Ronald R
Elder Ave
Seal Beach
G. Patterson
Ant Firs
W. Padi St
Gardena
Powell
Robert
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