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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1958

Page

6

Colts Draft Gold Rush Boosts No. 1 Pro Club Image

The Colts, champions of the Western Division, push toward elite status after landing Zeke Smith the last pick in an eight man draft deal. The Football Writers Association may name Smith the top interior lineman in the nation, as the team touts surprise signings and late gains.

Baltimore Colts King Midas Colts Southland Rams Nells Zeke Smith Football Writers Assn. of America Look Magazine Smith USA Auburn Jacsie Burkett Enach Burkett Dhon Burkett Smithy Ton Sineman Los Angeles Dons Colt Dallas NPL Jimmy Phelan George Halas

Jordan Upsets Akins in a Rough Bout

Jordan defeats Akins amid a tense match as Akins presses his offense, aiming for Jordan's body with aggressive blows, while referees work to control the bout and ensure safety for both fighters.

Akins Jordan Estees

Poly Wins In A Turbulent Title Fight On B2

The report details a long boxing match featuring Jordan and Akins with multiple rounds described. Jordan mounts a late rally, delivering sharp rights in the seventh and eighth rounds while Akins absorbs punishment and attempts to rally. Officials call the bout near the final rounds as Jordan appears to have the stronger finish and Akins concedes defeat.

Jordan Virgil Akins Heegan Vingill Tol Jose Ulm Jovin Steve Andrews Singleton Wage Poly Pat SD Ting Brettawell Mike Gaslairth Gastwirth Parse Virgila

Redlands 5 Defeats 49ers In Tight Round Two Game

Redlands 5 earned a 70 to 60 victory over Long Beach as fouls and whistles slowed the 49ers in the second half. Bayes led the Redlands attack with 40 points, converting free throws into points and pushing the pace amid the officiating stoppages.

Long Beach Stete Redlands Bayes Ete Jaints University 49Ers

Lockyers Lose to Terminal Island Navy in rough contest

Redlands edged by Terminal Island Navy as 18 penalties slow play and four Long Beach players were ejected. Slattery led Navy with 16 points including the only score in overtime, while Redlands converted few free throws and struggled from the field as Terminal Island dominated late.

Long Beach Terminal Island Slattery Navy Long Beach J Redlands Ron Delpet Lockyers Hank Saleido Island Pension C Smith SG Bhutlery Detmt Vale Altlrin Peeres Lockyera E Varksers Barons Pailerk Willeme Brockett

Western Anaheim Holds On In 49-42 Victory Over Lakewood

Western Anaheim edged Lakewood 49 to 42 on the winner's court Friday. The Lancers rallied within three in the final two minutes, then used free throws to seal the win as Western Anaheim improved with steady scoring from Ferry, Henry, Painter, and Szingbury.

Anaheim High Lakewood High The Lancers Western Anaheim W. Anwheir Figlayson EB Henry Szingbury Flecher Humean C Sell Maingy

Long Beach Versus Cat Poly In Afternoon Clash

Local slate opens with Long Beach at Cat Poly of Yomona in a 2 pm opener. The fragmentary playbyplay lists players including Brock, La ferne, Pesse, Kelly, Waters, Glaney, Morvan and others with substitutions and scattered scoring notes amid unclear lineups and names.

Long Beach Cat Poly Yomona Laferne Pug Brock Redlands Annie Ty Hung Mande Totiuy

Jordan Reaches Finals in Pac Shores Tourney Semifinal

Jordan High rallied in the final minutes to beat Redondo Beach 50 to 41 in the Pacific Shores tourney semifinals at Redondo. Defending champ Jordan, led by Mihorn with 24 points, faces Mira Costa for the title at 8:20 p.m. tonight.

Jordan Redondo Beach Redondo Panthers Mira Costa Seahawks Jim Milhorn Stan Broberg Fred Baldwin Dale Hopkins Mike O'Conner Mihorn Stet Surdax Reuduudy Benen Eaters Heder O'Connor Cook

Tacabs Fires 68 for Dorado Lead

A garbled page item shows Tommy Jacoby of AW Whitties California leading Dorado Reach Invitational with a four under par 8 for 129. It lists many college teams and players across West Coast states, though the fragmentary text obscures full results and context.

Dorand Brach Tommy Jacoby AW Whitties Calif Meee byResees Ger Howe Gasper Paul Hayer Tay Finsterwald Paldoy Sig Eavetle Calmona Los Angeles Altean As Benerdines San Diago EL Coming Evlorade Washington Bian Oregon St Oregon Brghats Young Fresho Susramessa Portland Montana Seeaford Santa Clare Bolt SE Oregon Tech Cees Fe Claremont Bsvey Wid Rocky Mountain Gortorade St Jousph'a ALY Iyatpet Pia Narwaesa Metiaasier Usb Ootorvao Mire Tahy St. Goll Mibwest Sein Ig Seas Paornaa Banetbs Aeslen Duke As Totuga Thysan Emory and Henry Cat Westeen

Powell Victor San Diego knocks out Newark foe fast

San Diego heavyweight Powell Victor scored a second round knockout over Charlie Jones of Newark on Friday night in a scheduled one round bout, delivering quick victory in the arena.

San Diego Charlie Powell Mata Charlie Jones Newark

Cox Paces Bruin Win Over Warren

Casey Cox led Warren with 16 points as the Bruins routed Warren 52-36 Friday night. Teammate Wilson led the junior varsity with a 46-36 win, and Warren was outscored in all periods.

Casey Cox Wilson Tigh Warren Cox Wilson Hains Cess Warten Allen A The S. Cas Beg Shinutes Hanson Willer Heed

Bullas 65 Garners Golf Title at Palm Springs

Johnny Bulls, from Phoenix Arizona, won the Southern California Open by two strokes at Indian Wells Country Club. He carded three straight birdies and an eagle after a shaky start, finishing 85 to reach a 2 under par 206 total. Jack Fleck, a former U.S. Open contender, tied for second at 469 after 36 holes and settled for runner-up.

Palm Springs UPS Johnny Bulls Bull Seour Phoenix Ariz Uo Disdtes Jack Fleck TL S. Opell Necona

Projans Rout Loyola 70 to 54 in season opener

The University of Southern California opened its 1958-59 basketball season Friday night with a 70-54 victory over Loyola University.

Projans Loyola University of Southern

Gaels Edge Bruins in OT Thriller at Long Beach State doubleheader

St Marys led by Laroy Doss and jumper Joe Grrtiere defeated UCLA 62 68 in overtime after Stanford beat Santa Clara 95 49 in the opener. Palomar JC edged 49ers 60 in a later game as Knapp and Doss starred with late scores.

San Francisco UPI St. Mary's Laroy Doss Joe Grrtiere UCLA Bruins Stanford Senta Clara Long Beach State Palomar JC Cow Palace Ken Dick Figary Palomar Gaels Knapp Doss Seemaas Denny Miller Quarentine Brian Kniff Roi Gar- Palomar Omni

Vikings Rally Past Marines for 182–Units Victory

Long Beach City College Norsemen beat the San Diego Marine Recruiting Depot 182 to 63 as guard Bill Edis erupted for 23 points in the second half. Ellis led with 29 points, with Andersen and Markowicz adding 18 and Berry 17, while four starters hit double figures. Edmonds, Gibbs, and Cain led San Diego scorers.

Bill Edis Long Beach City College San Dilego Mating Iity College Long Beach Ellis Lou Gibbs Sugar" Cain Devildogs Norse Stan Andersen Vikings Dick Markowitz Eilis San Diego Don Smith Maine City College Norseman Marines Andersen Markowitz Bob Berry Cain Emporia State Peachers College Gitts San Ota Ee Sungs

Miami Gridders Tackle Oregon in Orange Bowl Showdown

Miami's upset-minded team plans a passing attack as they face Oregon in the Orange Bowl in a nationally televised game. The game features key players including Leon Leyland and Charley Deary Piru, with Miami aiming to snap a rough stretch and Oregon seeking a strong finish.

MIAMI UPI University of Wiami University of Oregon Mari Trojans Qaily Toe Prevel Lions Cigaine Ron Stovey Shou WPL Cannon Scs Leyland Leit

Hoover Takes Early Lead in World Match Championships

Akron, Ohio, Friday saw Dick Hoover take the early lead in the world individual match game championships after a second-day six-game series, raising his total score to 257.

Cricago UF Dick Hoover Akron Ohio Eaaing Syorld

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