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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1957
Page
9
The Yankees weigh changes at third base and left field after a pennant season, relying on a pool of young players and agents handling salary talks. Mantle and other stars face non-salary negotiations, while travel shifts toward rail costs and eventual air travel.
Jotton Owens of Spartanburg drives a 201.6 mph lap on the 4.1 mile Daytona course to win the 150 mile stock car national championship. He surpasses Tim Flock’s convertible mark and earns $4,250 from a $15,000 purse. The event features a star-studded field including Goldsmith, Berra, and Flock, with commentary on drivers, teams, and pacing across the race.
In New York a NEA report describes the heavyweight title bout with Willard confidently entering the ring against challenger Jack Dempszy. Dempszy dominates the opening minutes, delivering a murderous barrage while Willard shows fatigue and stunned defense, the crowd sensing a dramatic bout.
Ken Gonzales, making his American professional debut at Madison Square Garden, defeated Pancho Segura 6-2 6-4 as he played through a painful hand blister that may force him off the tour. Rosewall and Pails won doubles over Gonzales and Segura in straight sets.
Archie Moore plans a defense of his light heavy title against Chuck Spieser before the March 18 deadline. Manager Charley Johnston announced Sunday night that Moore has trained at his San Diego ranch and will make weight. The NYSSA and NBA leaders will discuss the Moore situation by telephone as talks occur today between Julius Helfand and Floyd Stevens.
SAN ANTONIO Texas AP slender Jay Hebert 34 year old from Sanford Florida won the Texas Open with a final day par 67 giving him 271 for 72 holes and one stroke ahead of Ed Furgol. Jimmie Demaret finished tied for fifth after a 74. Hebert's second winter tour victory followed his Bing Crosby win. Demaret blamed 37 putts for his near miss.
College students hanged basketball coach Van M. Sweet in effigy after a defeat. Pepperding won in overtime 76 to 11 on Saturday night, with the Ste fraternity securing the victory in the California basketball arena.
In St Louis, amid a joking spat at a Knights of Columbus banquet, Cardinal boss Gussie Busch warned Frank Lane he may be out if the 1958 NL pennant isn’t won. Lane dismissed any rift, saying Busch was joking and he expects to remain GM beyond his 1950 contract.
In a brutal 9 minute bout James J. Jeffries era style heroism saw Jess Willard withstand Dempsey’s barrage until a referee stoppage crowned Dempsey new champion. Willard endured injuries including two front teeth knocked out and torn lips, remembered as one of the era’s harshest heavyweight displays.
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