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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1962
Page
10
Lucky Louise selections nailed seven harness winners including the daily double at Hollywood Park on Saturday. A two dollar wager on each Lucky Louise pick would have yielded a profit of 47.80 dollars for the day. The Press Telegram previews Ernie Mason’s full handicap and specials.
Daily racing card reports results from eight races with payouts and scratches. Notable winners include Field entries such as Foxy Fargo and Nevada Trest, with several races detailing times, margins, and performance. Final tallies show a total payout around $95.44 and multiple named handlers.
In Capitol City betting circles the Native Pick shows strong value for the third race as prospects like Freeman Rast Holy Jon Tash Mite and Mighty Ted receive attention. Industry figures note potential payouts and early endorsements from locals including Uncle Sam and Rodare arcs End Play within distinct race contexts.
Compton earned a 26-6 upset over Bakersfield while Ventura defeated Santa Ana 7-39 and Riverside fell 7-39. Dunn Marteen of the Dons posted 290 total offense yards on 8 completions for 196 yards and two touchdowns guiding a perfect 6-0 record. Larry Bonner led Compton’s ground game as quarterback in the win.
Western Harness Racing Assn schedules a nine race card at Hollywood Park with the Long Beach Trot at 1 16 miles and a $7,500 purse. Four invitees headlined for the $50,000 American Trotting Classic on Nov 17 as arrivals by air from New York prepare for the event. The meeting features Uncle Day’s $20,000 Maturity Trot and entries Darn Dandy Yankee Leader Orlolds Silver Song Rodare with Silver Song and Ordeal making their first starts for the year‑end event.
Week's boxing card lists bouts across multiple cities including New York Sunnyside Tony Fortunato versus Teddy Fancarese and Gabe Verronee versus Smith. Other matches include Keeley versus Alvey in Worcester and Pender versus Torres in Frimaston Gardens, with additional bouts in San Jose and Miami Beach.
Senator Frost claimed a notable win in 1960, with Santa Anita witnessing a spring victory by defeating Ordeal who led early in the Del Mar Trot. It marked Ordeal's first race in the United States.
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