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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1957

Page

22

Inactivity Hurts Cerritos Last Year's Junior Rose Bowl Team

Cerritos College, billed as a top junior college football program, faced a long layoff of four weeks ahead of a key Junior Rose Bowl clash with Arlington. Arlington, ranked No. 6, boasted a 66 point edge in a round robin setup after routing Compton 88-6 and beating Cameron. The No. 3 national junior college team entered the Pasadena showdown with a 404 point schedule, while Cerritos hoped to rebound from inactivity and finish strong.

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Arlington Hoops Fortunes Tainted by Adversity

Arlington's basketball squad, fresh from an 8-1 debut season, faced harsh conditions. Coach Earl Klapstein praised the team's resilience after bunk-room barn facilities and hitchhiked practices as they await campus construction.

Amilyse Otel Wren Ren Bur Cerritos Earl Klapstein Arlington Prggren Mark Keppe Kolnte Seattle Tipy Dyai Alhambra Bamsis Uni Zy Zanna Delia Versity of Washington ton-Sheraton Hotel Pasa Gare

Round-by-round fan letters on football and Dodgers

Readers critique PCC and Long Beach State football picks, discuss Texas A&M and Notre Dame rankings, vent about Packers and Rams, praise Mickey Mantle, and speculate on Dodgers management. Letters reference Henk, Sid Manning, Gough, Sullivan, Gary, Hal Fink, and the Dressens amid mid-century sports buzz.

Henk Johnny Morris Long Beach State U.P Long Beach Sid Manning Gough Sullivan Gary Hal Fink U.S Bol Ma- Erudes Santa Barbara

Chamber Backs Recreation Park Fee Increase

The Chamber of Commerce endorsed higher golf fees at Recreation Park courses on condition that the revenue be earmarked for golf improvements in the city treasury. Councilmen referred the letter to the Golf Commission, which had tabled the proposal previously. The plan would raise daily rounds by 25 cents and monthly permits by 240 for the nine hole course, with double for the 18 hole course, and restrict monthly permits to Long Beach residents.

Chamber of Commerce Golf Commission

Japanese Golfers Skip Los Angeles Open Invite

Tarakichi Nanamura and Koieni Ono, winners of the Canada Cup, will not accept invites to the Los Angeles Open next month. A Japan Golf Association official said they will focus on the Far Eastern Open in Manila starting January 26. The L A Open runs January 2 to 6.

Tokyo Tarakichi Nanamura Koieni Ono Japan Golf Assn Manila

ABC Studios Delayed ITV of Baseball

New York ABC Studios considers televising major league baseball in 1958 on a delayed basis. Fritz Littlejohn, ABC's director of news and public affairs, says they are exploring showing day games in evening film broadcasts but many details remain to be ironed out.

NEW York American Broadcasting Company Fritz Littlejohn

Baker Wins Easy Nod in London Bout

Burly Bob Baker of Pittsburgh won a clear decision over Dick Richardson of Wales in a 12 round heavyweight bout at Harringay Arena London. Richardson, 31, pressured late seeking a knockout but Baker's counters and defense held firm, securing the win for the American former title hopeful.

Baker London Bob Baker Pittsburgh Dick Richardson Wales Harringay Arena

Renowned Russian distance star named 1957 world athlete

Europe’s top writers select Russian distance runner Kraladimir Kuts as the outstanding world athlete of 1957. American pole vaulter Bob Gutowski finishes a close second.

Ruts London Europe Kraladimir Kuts U.S Bob Gutowski

Football Coaches Shakeup at Furman Amid 10-0 Start

Sports briefs note Furman University firing a coach after a strong 10-0 start. Mentions Ohio State and Auburn in a mythical college football trophy context. Pitts Steelers add players Tim Buckner and Alec Cabo, both released by the team in a recent roster shakeup.

Furman’ University Conley Wotford Associated Plans Mythcal Muthon Auburn United Doega Ohio State Jed Fhell Pitts Steelers Tinebuckne iPrralico Alele Cabo Noir Ronier

Racehorse Webrin Captures Australasian Hopeful Moment

Sydney trainer Stanley Simpson eyes a bright future for unraced two year old filly Webrin as she debuts in Australia. The name Webrin signals a bold win aim meaning win every boomin and reflects local cheer for the young horse.

Sydney Stanley Simpson Webrin

Basilio Wins Neil Memorial Fighter of the Year

Basilio, from Chittenango, became the first two time Edward J. Neil Memorial Plaque winner after a split decision over Sugar Ray Robinson to claim the middleweight crown. He will receive the award at the Boxing Writers Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria on January 14.

New York Carfeen Basilio Edward J. Neil Chittenango Sugar Rays Robsins Asa Basilio Tony DeMarco Anawil Tan The Waldorf Astoria

Markowitz Paces Vike Win 77 68

Long Beach City College beat Cerritos 77 to 68 as Markowitz scored a game high 26 points. He added 15 of LBCC’s 48 rebounds, helping the Vikes pull away early before Cerritos narrowed the gap late. The win improves LBCC to 3-1 after four games, with a next game at El Camino for Friday night.

Hal Illingworth Long Beach City College Dick Markowitz Cerritas Vilking Vikes Glenn Payne Falcons Lhees Markowitz Wao Viking LBCC LACC Aleton Bilves Marksawits Ayalaerry Cefrijos Eoker

Carter Leads Chicago Pin Meet in 926 Series

Don Carter tops the men's standings at the Chicago invitational pin meet with a 926 four game series in the third round of the 42 game event. Chicago bowling showdown continues with high scores and strong performances by top competitors.

Carter Chicago Don Carter

Podres Secures NL ERA Title In 1997 season

Dodgers lefty Johnny Podres led the National League in earned run average with 2.66 across 196 innings. Warren Spahn tied for second with 2.69 and topped the circuit in complete games with 18, while Bob Buhl led in percentage at .270 after a 4-? record. Rookie Jack Si of Philadelphia posted the league’s lowest strikeout total?

NEW York Ubinosangeles Dodger Jack Siof Philadelphia Jeader Dick Drott Chicago Cubs

NBA Scores Report From Minneapolis Game

In Minneapolis the scoreline shows strong offense with 104 for one team while the opponent is held to a shutout like 0 percent. The record mentions players Vere Burton and Palladelphia in unclear context alongside Dettole with seven points.

NBA Rocuse Minneapolis Louly Siete Ad Rew Vere Burton Palladelphia Dettole

City League Cage Scores Noted Incomplete Playbyplay

Plan for tonight’s City League basketball scores shows teams and venues scattered. The readable fragments mention Delta Fura, Roxie stage clubs, Pacific Valves, and Wiltonville with several unreadable names and times.

Anale Water Dante Teraion Delta Fura Roxie Atimitiis Ys Anseaeic Ott Mt. Fee Pacific Valves h—Loekar ANIL al Washington Slea Rita Wilton Ville Saki Tiglghin AG Bayshare Gilberta Jewele

Oregon Cups 72 67 Win Over San Jose

Oregon Webfoots defeated the San Jose Spartans 72 to 67 in a non conference basketball game here. Charlie Franklin scored late field goals and a free throw with 11 seconds left to seal the win. Mal Duffy Duck and Spartan guard Ed Deiaz tied for high honors with 18 points each with Deiaz scoring 15 in the second half.

San Jose Eugene Oregon Charlie Franklin Webfoots San Jose Spartans Mal Duffy Duck Ed Deiaz Deiaz

Zuppke OKs Champ Men After Health Checkup

GP Bob Zuppke, 78, pioneer football coach, resting comfortably after a health check at Cole Hospital Tuesday. He is described as in good spirits and improving after the examination.

New York Seeks NL Franchise to Replace Dodgers Giants

New York mayoral baseball committee voiced confidence on Tuesday that an existing National League team could be persuaded to relocate to New York to fill the void left by the Dodgers and Giants. While no specific franchise was named, Cincinnati, Chicago and Pittsburgh have been mentioned as possibilities.

N.Y New York Wagner Baseball Committee Dodgers Giants Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh

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