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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1958

Page

9

OMalley bids farewell to New York scribes in Brooklyn

Walter OMalley addressed New York sports writers in Brooklyn as he finalized plans to move the Dodgers to Los Angeles. He hinted at a future NL expansion to as many as ten clubs by 1960 and suggested a park could lure a National League franchise to New York in twenty minutes.

Walter O'Malley New York Brooklyn Dodgers Los Angeles Washington Buti O'Malley O'Malley Teague Yankees Ebbets Field Polo Grounds Robedy Sports Center Authority Los ‘Angeles

Chapman Tumbles Long Beach State In Narrow College Showdown

Chapman College upset Long Beach State 59 to 54 before 500 fans as Chapman showed sharp shooting while Long Beach struggled from the floor. Marv Decker led Chapman with 17 points and Bob Hamblin added 16 as the Panthers pulled away late.

Frank Morandini Long Beach State Chapman Marv Decker Panthers Marshall LaCour Bob Hamblin Long Beach Decker Hamblin 49Ers Laverne la Verne Gangman Lone Beach Ewa Riverm G ‘Sutherland Slavens Baiso & Artene Noore Chepruin McCarter Pinks stonerHon

Masters at Legion Stadium Highlighted by Local Matchups

The card lists a slate of events at Legion Stadium featuring Rachiy Banta, Antia, and Lam, with notable appearances by Be Masters and Tokoaseat. The contests are set for 10 mm, at the country club venue, with URES and LaVerse among the participants.

Rachiy—Banta Antia Lamsasientbatin Vuley Ate Ures State LaVerse Bow'at & 2 Gou—L Be Masters Tokoaseat Elewaog Country Club EE Elyted Legion Stadium

Chisox Scout Dies at 63 in Philadelphia

Philadephia report notes Harry H. Odonnell aged 63, a scout for the Chicago White Sox, passing away Friday at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. Funeral details not disclosed.

Chisox Philadelphia Harry H. O'Donnell Chicago White Sox University of Pennsylvania

Stingy USF Knocks Over Lions 52-38

The fifth-ranked San Francisco Dons defeated Loyola of Los Angeles 52-38 to extend their winning streak to ten games and improve to 4-0 in the West Coast Athletic Conference. Mike Farmer scored 23 points while Art Day grabbed 18 rebounds, fueling a comeback after a rough first half. Loyola drops to 10-4.

USF Lions SAN Francisco Upi Mike Farmer San Francisco Dons Loyola of Los Angeles Dons Loyola Farmer Art Day

Long Beach City College regains share of Metropolitan lead

Long Beach City College rolled to a 74 to 54 win over Harbor Junior College in the BCC gym to pull even atop the Metropolitan Conference. Harbor struggled from the floor as LBCC dominated on the boards 70 to 38 led by Bill Jordan with 23 points. Dick Markowitz scored 20 and Dave Jones 18 for the Vikings while Hank Salcido was held to seven points.

Long Beach City College Victor Harbor JC BCC Vikings Ag Valley Harbor Long Head Seahawks Bill Jordan Bob Berry Scorling Dick Markowitz Dave Jones Long Beach Warriol Hank Salcido Salcido Markowitz Jones LSCC Charlie Church Gee Abay Lbuc Rollins Yordax Aginssn Fodue Pre Vent Tacoey Jones Dave Jones Jeape High John Gwarthney LBCC Metro John Neagle Cantrell George Lake Recreation Park Meyers Hank Coger Meadows Lark Bakersfield Billy Casper UCLA Santa Clara Lamewood Santa ‘Clara Bruins Dick Carmody Meadowlark Walt Torrance Virginia Beri Rogers Today

Marelof Dimes Bowling Tourney Nets $60 for Charity

The annual Marelof Dimes bowling tournament sponsored by the Independent Pregs Telegram 700 Club netted $60 for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Club secretary Vic Hodge announced the result, noting 728 bowlers participated in the 10th renewal staged at North Long Beach Bowl.

the Independent Pregs-Telegram 700 Club National Foundation For Infantile Vic Hodge North Long Beach Bowl

Shoemaker Reaches 3000th Victory in American Racing Hall

Jockey Bill Shoemaker, 26, became the sixth American rider to reach 3000 wins, matching a landmark achieved by Longden and Arcaro among others. Santa Anita will honor him with a silver plate after the fourth race today as he joins the elite 3000 Club.

Bill Shoemaker Friday Anita Shoemaker Nal Pete Yesteryear Kimmer Shoemaker Johnny Lorigden Eddie Atkinson Johnny Adams Ralph Neves Iaa Longden Eddie Arcaro Ted Atkinson Adams Neves Gordon ‘Richards England Golden’ Gate Fields Longden Santa Anita

Virginia Coach Given AFA Post

Virginia moved to replace Lawrence as assistant coach at Naval Academy with Ben Martin, a former Navy player and head coach at Virginia since 1956. Shaw resigned to focus on business. Iowa State explored successors to Jim Myers with George Dickerson and Red Sanders among names, Nebraska also backing away from the race.

Denver Ben Martin Lawrence Buck) Shaw Naval Academy Virginia Martin Prospect Park Air Force Annapolis Navy Navy Place Junder Tom Hamilton George ‘Laver Eddie Erdelatz Shaw Philadelphia Eagles Virginia- Quickly Bost Harrison Nesbit Cavalier Iowa State Jim “Myers Texas A&m George ‘Dickerson Red San‘ders Laide Ucla Ant Nebraska

Huskies Beat Stanford Behind Smart 29 Points

Washington over Stanford 69-58 as Smart scored 29 and Stady added 21. Huskies built a 38-28 halftime lead with red hot shooting in Seattle.

Smart Huskies Stanford Seatile P—Dolig Smartford Bill Stady Jon Stansmart Smartiznd Stady Washington Stady Uftme Zoore — Waabion

McMillan Thorn for Dodgers in Major League Return

The piece profiles Roy McMillan, famed NL shortstop for the Dodgers and Reds, noting his transition from softball to major league glory with Cincinnati. It highlights his defensive prowess, Golden Glove acclaim, and multiple top finishes in double plays and fielding metrics across the 1950s.

McMillan Rawings Sporting Goods Jed NL Putouits Eddi Miller Dick Bartell Othi Wise Metillan

Fragmented college basketball scores list

A garbled score sheet lists numerous games and results including Nevada 64 Cil Aggies 37, Puget Sound 60, Seattle Pacific 75 82, Oakland 3 Brockton 44 Contra Costa 4, Menlo Orange Coast 97 Citrus 10, Compton 80 Olendale 00, Colby 72 Trini ni z Bua 8, Michigan 80, Florida 6, Utah 67. The text is heavily corrupted with many partial names and stray characters.

Sence Aes Nevada Cil Aggies Mumboldt Bar Pianciacy Yori Colby Trini Puttala Srehra Titereville Aa Werene Fa Kansas Eres Barr Baru Tinola Adrian” AI Tittin WN Jcbigan Mick Gan AO Hentueny Florida Wan A Eh Eftiak al Ward Do Chattanne Cook Aina ‘Young Utah

Durelle Stops Hinnant In MSG Return Knockout

Fran Durelle earns an avenging technical knockout over Clarence Hinnant at 1 46 08 of round seven in a Madison Square Garden telecast. Referee Harry Kessier halted the bout as Hinnant appeared unable to defend. Durelle extends his unbeaten streak to 12 wins.

New York Fran Durella Clarence Hinnant Madison Square Garden Harry Kessier Hinnant Washington, D.C Whem Hinnant Miami Beach Nyello

Masters Tourney begins with veteran White favored

Veteran Neil White, California State champion in 1932 and a top Southland amateur, is favored to retain the Lakewood Lakewood Masters title as the 72 hole medal event tees off at Lakewood today at 10 am. Main rivals include Olson, Cantrell, Meyers, and local pros offer cautious praise of each.

Neil California Southland Lakewood White Frank Cantrell Recreation Park Craig Son Lynn Meyers Meadowlark Virginia NBIL Joe Robinson Olson Johnny Anselmo Cantrell Meyers Ers

New York Hopes for National League Team

New York City opened doors for a National League baseball team promising to build a sports stadium. Mayor Robert Wagner said the city is concerned and urged the NL to decide. William Shea was instructed to contact NL president Warren Giles about bringing a team to New York.

New York Tre City Robert Wagner William Shea Warren Giles

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