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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1957

Page

23

Celtics Edge All Stars in Preseason Barnstorming

The Celtics led by 23 points in a preseason exhibition at the home venue, with coach and players noted for pace and scoring. George Yarley of the Otel Pintona, from Newport, was honored at halftime as part of the event.

Celtics NIRS Stara Santanal Smatman Wenee Vanes Sity Southern California George Yarley Otel Pintona Yardey Newport Wis All-Stars George Yardley Boston Celtics Santa Ana Boston Jim Loscutoff Dean Whinery

Sports Briefs Preview From A Frame of Moments

The brief hints at a chaotic sports scene with mentions of teams, players, and events across leagues. It references managers, rookies, veterans, injuries, and notable performances including late shot plays and defensive holds. The piece notes contests, standings, and a sense of urgency from tense finishes and unpredictable outcomes.

Orioles Win Nightcap After 10th Inning Loss to Senators

Baltimore edges Washington 3-2 in the second game of a doubleheader to salvage the night. Brown and O Dell held the Senators to prevent late scoring while the Orioles fought back after losing the opener 7-6.

Poe Keuring

Pirates GM Backs Return of Spitball

Pittsburg general manager Jor L Town urged bringing back the spitball while opposing doctored pitches like the florice and emery ball. He claimed the move would reduce fan confusion and favored restoring the basic pitch.

Pirate GM Pittshurgh Jor L. Town Tittaturgh Trates Fleorice Emery

Rosewall rallies to beat Gonzales in Atlanta

Ken Rosewall surged from behind to defeat Pancho Gonzales in a pro tennis match in Atlanta, overturning a 2-6 opening set to win 6-3 and 9-7 after a tense finish on Sunday. Rosewall trailed early but captured momentum to claim the comeback victory.

Rosewall

Pirates blank Dodgers as Friend dominant at Forbes Field

Bob Friend earned his second straight strong outing, blanking the Brooklyn Dodgers at Forbes Field. Pittsburgh capitalized with a fifth inning run on Hank Failes’ RBI single off Roger Craig, while Dick Groat added the second run in the seventh on a sacrifice bunt.

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Redbirds Drop Cubs in Cellar and Phillies Hand Giants

Baseball results unfold with the St Louis Cardinals sweeping Chicago Cubs 6-2 and 4-0 to pull from last place, while the Philadelphia Phillies blank the New York Giants 11-0 in the opener and see the second game suspended in the seventh due to curfew. Stan Musial homered in the opener as Chicago’s rookie hitters struggle against Tom Cheney and Herm Wehmeier.

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Fragmentary text about city baseball and names

The readable portions mention City Baseball and several personal names including Michail aba dtrsone, Tucker, Clyde pon, Russel, and Curtina with unclear context. It references venues, dates, and teams in a distorted OCR fragment without a clear event or outcome.

Fuente Fate Onan Ayan Jerre Takewoud Michail Aba Tucker Clydepon Russel Curtina

Sloop Barlovento Wins Ship Rock Race at Newport

The 80 foot sloop Darloventy owned by Frank Hooykuay of Los Angeles Yacht Club set a 9 17 50 elapsed time to win the 62 mile Newport Harbor race amid heavy fogs. 32 boats reported. several finishes uncertain. James M Webster, long associated with the event, has died at 79 with services planned at St James Episcopal Church Lido Isle.

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Tigers, Indians Split Twin Bill on Late Flub

In Cleveland, Jim Busby scored from second on a catcher error in the 10th to lift the Indians past Detroit in the nightcap, while Al Aber earned the win in the earlier game. Early Wynn held the Tigers to one hit until the ninth of the opener before Detroit rallied with doubles from Holling, Roane and Maxwell.

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Otis Wins Top Honors In Pro Am Event

Otis captures the top honor in the Pro Am with eight birdies and a 68. The field includes notable players such as Joan Gat and Jane Lanz Cadotte, with strong performances by Lee Smath and Rodda. Local scores show tough competition and a mix of amateur and professional entrants.

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IIN HOSPITAL Checkup for Kluszewski in Cincinnati

Cinci NKP reports Kluszewski to undergo a full physical at Christ Hospital today after Cinclub Inns aims to restore their top slugger following a 3-2 defeat to the Milwaukee Braves. Substituted names and garbled club details are noted as read in the source.

Cincinnati Ted

Coast League Baseball Tilt Schedule Leaders

Four Coast League baseball games kick off a day early with Paly at Wilson Downey at Jordan Paramount at Ex cession and Compton at Lyn wood all at 1 pm. Long Beach State travels to San Diego State and LCC at El Camino signaling a light midweek slate.

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Vancouver Knocks San Francisco Out of Lead in DH Sweep

In San Francisco, Vancouver shaded San Francisco 5-4 in game two after taking game one 5-4 as Tito Francona belted a ninth inning homer to seal the win for Vancouver. The doubleheader drew about 2010 fans, with Vancouver pulling ahead in the Pacific Coast League standings behind Los Angeles. The messy recap notes numerous players and lineups across both teams as Vancouver claimed the sweep.

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Guide to the Wests finest fishing areas

The May issue from Metter Homes & Gardens promises a complete guide to prime fishing spots in the West, including trout waters. Accessible just off main routes, the feature targets readers who enjoy fishing and urges obtaining the May issue of Better Homer & Ganteneoday from magazines stands.

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Carmody Triumphs in Publinx Golf Championship

Dick Carmody of Lakewood won the Southern California Public Links title by defeating Joe Gallardo of Griffith Park, after a dramatic final round. Carmody tied the course record with a 69 in the opening 18 holes, then birdied the last five holes to overturn Gallardo’s late surge and become the tournament’s first winner from Beach Beachfall in this major event.

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