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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1960
Page
12
By Walter Dauchy a fragmentary sports note questions the safety of Hollypark statistics and the racing legacy left by a prominent pioneer. The piece hints at a discouraged program and a lingering controversy surrounding the sport and its figures.
The Hollypark card highlighted MAC McGUIRE as the likely favorite in the pace event with first post at 1 45 PM. The piece reflects on past performances and betting records while noting the season's strong totals.
Benjamin Lindheimer of Beverly Hills and Chicago reshaped Chicago area racing from mob influence. He transformed Washington Park and Arlington Park into modern venues, staged the Swaps Nashua match race, and promoted racing as a sport with integrity. His death marks the end of a visionary era in American horse racing.
A field of 41 three year olds contests the featured ten thousand dollar Western Airlines Purse at six furlongs led by stakes winner Echoic. Also in the mix are Bearer Believe Star Stable Harple and Jongidié Curra speed from various owners as the seven furlong supporting feature shapes up.
Jockey Bill Harmatz will ride for charity in a $2,500 Boots and Saddles Pursé match at Agua Caliente Sunday. He joins Tollywood Park riders in a mixed field against Calierité’s best for the guaranteed purse, with Harmatz promising to donate the full fee if he wins.
Former USC star Danny Adams and Long Beach City College alum Jordan Adams earned All American recognition in Omaha as part of a 10 man first team. Bruce Gardner led Trojan pitching with a 15-0 season, while Bill Heavih and Tom Satriano made the second team.
In week five of the Pioneer League season, several pitchers earned wins. Notable performances include Bob Clear guiding Wilmington, Gale Damnik tallying a pair for Compton to reach 7-1, and Russ Heman of Olive boosting Toronto to a 6-0 season. Stan Willis of Lontuta split decisions to move to 7-2.
Hardin Simmon s backfield coach John T Ford brings two former Jordan High School athletes to the Cowboy football camp opening Sept ol. The pair, guard Tom Johnson and end Tim Jackett, are both Jordan graduates. Johnson, 6 0, 200, was team captain last season. Jackett, 5 11, 178, is a halfback on defense who lettered three years in football and two each in basketball and track.
A brief item notes fishermen on boats near the pier amid a fishing facts segment. Mentions a person named Randa and a young niece FAOUS, with casual references to a five bass catch and a light, informal scene.
A rough rumor notes a 3 30 pm slot opening for a scratch or classified league. Jack Creger of Lakewood seeks a 9 pm squad and requests help creating 26 or 30 one games. He’s asked to use Lakewood Bowl with 10 lanes at 6 30 Monday or 16 lanes Thursday nights. Contact Dreger at Torrey 65433 if interested in handicap bowling.
In a Democratic primary lacking statewide contests, veterans Strom Thurnond, 58, and Beverly Herbert, 80, from Columbia enter a tight race. Herbert joined at the last minute while Thurnond defends tenure amid heated campaign dynamics.
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