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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1958

Page

11

Long Beach State trounces El Camino 79 61 in league showdown

Long Beach State dominated El Camino 79 61 at home to stay atop the Metropolitan Conference. Markowitz led LBCC with 27 points while the Vikings built a late cushion, sinking 24 of 51 field goals as San Diego and Bakersfield losses tightened the race.

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Hints of NFL schedule changes and Open prize shifts

The article notes a proposed NFL move to 14 championship games with a midweek nationally televised contest, later withdrawn but possibly revived within two years. It discusses the Open golf purse decline, Tulsa 35,000 and potential 25,000 to 50,000 extra for the winner, and mentions Carmen Basilio’s eye surgery and a quip about a plaque.

Hittin NFL Wreen Evont George S. May Tulsa

Delany Aims for 22nd Millrose Indoor Mile Victory

New York briefs note Ron Delany leads a strong field at Madison Square Garden in the Millrose Games mile. Opponents include Phil Coleman Jim Beatty Burr Grint and George Bing. Other top events feature Sime and Murchison in the 90 yard dash with Arnis Sowell Army-bound and Tom Carroll of Yale and Dave Sears in the North Caroling event. Bob Gutowski expected to dominate the Occidental two mile relay hopes for a world record attempt amid broader competition.

New York Ron Delany Madison Square Garden Phil Coleman Jim Beatty Burr Grint George Bing Delanys Dave ‘Sime Shorty Fre Murchison Arnis Sowell Tom Carroll Xale Dave Sears North Caroling Charlo i Jenking Villanova Occidental College Seton Hall Boston Occidental Bob Gutowski

Fresno State Dominates Long Beach State In CCAA Clash

Fresno State powered past Long Beach State 95 62 in a Fresno gym game. Fresno led 44 93 at halftime and pulled away after Gary Alcorn scored eight straight baskets to stretch the margin to 70 45. Alcorn finished with 22 points while Hollis Harvey and Morandini added 12 for the 49ers. Long Beach’s Bill Baron played his last game for Lovig Beach amid fouls.

Fresno State Wil Long Beach State’ College CCAA Bulldogs Fresno Los Angeles State Long Beach Hollis Harvey Jim Waters 49Ers Franti Morandiai Layin Gary Alcorn Alcorn Harvey Morandini Bill Baron Lovig Beach Vscorad Eresay Sughieriana HS Wilites Baltes Frevuo Eneng Dienely Wba Npien Aloe Ane Gma

Dodgers Hold Clinic at Wrigley Field with Star Players

The Dodgers will host about 1,400 high school and sandlot coaches for a baseball clinic at Wrigley Field. Al Campanis directs the Dodgers scouting system and will oversee the elite session starting at 10. Gil Hodges Gino Cimoli Roger Craig and Ed Roebuck are among the players slated to demonstrate techniques.

Dodgers Wrigley Field al Campanis Gil Hodges Guritor Intim Gino Cimoli Roger Oral Ed Troebuck

Pro Cage Scores Syracuse Thriller and Cincinnati Rout

Pro Cage Scores list Syracuse 105 defeating Yorn 102 and Cincinnati 103 over Philadelphia 300. Beuiel dominates with solo plays, underscoring a busy basketball night across leagues.

Pro Cage Syracuse See Yorn Beuiel Do Cincinnati Philadelphia

Tucson Open leads tie as Johnston Lema post low rounds

In Tucson Arizona Tony Lema Mapa Calif and Bill Johnston Provo Utah combined to share the second round lead of the Tucson Open with 9 under par 121s. Johnston, seeking his first major win, faced a dramatic moment at the 48th hole as a tree blocked his second shot and a long wait preceded a birdie to force a tie.

Tucson Johnston Raw Lnstervai

College basketball scores from various games and teams

Readable fragments report multiple college basketball results including UCLA, Washington State, San Diego State, Pomona-Pitzer, Idaho State, Long Beach, Compton, Yale, Pennsylvania, Temple, Concordia, Western, George Washington, Maryland, Virginia, Washington & Lee, Wofford, Furman, Mercer, West Virginia, Jacksonville, Sam Houston, Houston, Arkansas, Baylor, Hardin-Simmons, Denver. The scattered lines show scores and team mentions across the Southwest region and other campuses.

Coas' Preano Californi UCLA Washinton Wallington GE San Diego Los Angeles Edianes Cal Foly Pomona Frandella Pomona-Ciaremans Idaho State Aea JONTO LLEGE Long Beach Compton Yale Pennsylvania Temple Beneat Artanoyte Baran Cola Rochester Teele Matanah Bewley Green Cancordia Aurore Yulnois Whatgaa md Maryland Virginia George Washington Tech Kade Yoeplnia Salittary A Washington & Pavidans Wofford Furman Mercer Westeyan Jacksonville Saal College Ghattansoga Southwest Baylor

Masters Tourney Resumes at Virginia Country Club

Craig Olson leads the Long Beach Masters Golf Championship after two rounds, holding a six stroke edge into the third round at Virginia Country Club. Oregon Lakewood’s Neil White, Virginia’s own, Frank Cantrell of Recreation Park, and Lynn Meyers of Meadowlark chase as the rugged Lakewood course tests accuracy. Final round Sunday at Recreation Park with trophies and merchandise prizes for top finishers.

Craig Olson Nitchacks Virginia Country Club Virginia Frank Cantrell Recreation Park Lynn Meyers Meadowlark White Cary Independent Press Telegram Perpetual

Lopes Shatters Cuban in Syracuse Victory

Sixth ranked lightweight Joey Lopes defeated Damasco Collazo by unanimous decision in a ten round telecast at the Syracuse War Memorial. Collazo, subbing for Paolo Rosi, won only two rounds as Lopes used a steady mix of left hooks and right jabs to pierce the Cuban defense. Both fighters finished with bloody faces as the crowd acclaimed Lopes's first defeat for Collazo in 13 starts.

Syracuse Joey Lopes Damasco Collazo Syracuse War‘Mémorial Lopes Havana Cuba Collazo Paolo Rosi

Sports on Radio-TV Santa Anita Seature KBIG

Radio and TV schedule notes include Pat versus Washington at 4 55 p m on SC KNX and a 7 30 PTL appearance plus Wings against Rangett ANRT game listings. Also mentions basketball chat and theater segment with various callouts and times across stations.

Santa Anita Seature KBIG Washington KNX Wings Rangett ANRT Baskeatbant Chawka Nadl

USC Withdraws From PCC Effective July 1 1959

The University of Southern California announced Friday night it will withdraw from the Pacific Coast Conference on July 1 1959. Vice president Earl C Bolton said he acted under a trustees resolution to specify the withdrawal date and to guide entering into contractual agreements under 1958 59 schedules.

University of Southern Calfornia Earl C. Bolton Board of Trustees Bolton PCC Jess Hill

Dodgers sign Bessent and McDevitt to 1958 contracts

Pitchers Don Bessent and Danny McDevitt reached terms with the Dodgers along with a few unsigned players. Other signings include Ruben Gomez with the Giants and Enos Slaughter with the Yankees. The Dodgers still have Drysdale Koufax and Don Demeter in Army training. Rip Repulski also signed with the Phillies.

Don Bessent Danny McDevitt Thei Los Angeles Dodgers E. J Buzzie Bavasi Bessent McDevitt Jackie Collum Rene Valdes Jim Gentile Loutfielder Sandy Amoros Don Drysdale Sandy Koufax Don Demeter United States Army San Francisco Giants Ruben Gomez Enos Slaughter New York Yankee

Cardinals deny report on card shift to Houston

Chicago Cardinals aging director denied reports the National Football League club may abandon Chicago and become a Houston franchise. Walter Wolfner asserted the statement did not mean the Cardinals would move to Texas, though he saw a potential NEL expansion sign. Houston plans a 50,000-seat stadium.

Chicago Chicagos Cardinals Wriday Houston Walter Wolfner Cardinals Texas City

Bruins Top Washington State In PCC Showdown

UCLA seized undisputed first in the Pacific Coast Conference with a 72-64 win over Washington State, while Cal fell 58-48 to USC. The Bruins and Bears had shared the lead before a late doubleheader.

UCLA Washington State California Imderdog Cal Bears Trojans Monte Gonzales

Oregon State Beavers overwhelm Oregon in coast clash

Oregon State star Ken Wanson and towering Dave Gambee each scored 19 as the Beavers routed Oregon 87 to 62. Washington defeated Idaho 56 to 49 behind George Grant's bench spark and Doug Smart's 20 points. Idaho shot poorly from the line.

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