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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1958

Page

17

Dodgers Favor Coliseum For Home Ballpark Talks

National League President Warren Giles and Dodgers officials toured the Rose Bowl with Walter O Malley and Pasadena officials and said they would prefer Los Angeles games. Giles noted lighting and sun position must be suitable while Rose Bowl plans face revisions. In Los Angeles, attorney Phill Silver pressed to cancel the Chavez Ravine swap for Wrigley Field, citing alleged contract illegality.

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Lou Michaels earns top honor in Hula Bowl for Rams prospect

Kentucky’s Lou Michaels, a two year all America tackle, was named outstanding lineman in the Hula Bowl in Honolulu, following a Shrine Game nod. He praised Rams plans to develop him as a defensive tackle and potential kicking specialist, while criticizing hometown voting for the award.

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Mays signings and Kell retirement rock baseball news

Willie Mays signed a contract worth 85 thousand dollars making him the highest paid Giant and the 15 year major league veteran George Kell of the Orioles retires. Kell, 35, said he quits to avoid mid season scrutiny, citing his 2,000th hit last year and a .297 batting average in 1949 despite injuries. Other notes mention Arne Kipp as a top rookie signer and various minor items with scattered player moves.

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Oregon State Tops Bruins as Wooden Praises PCC

UCLA coach Johnny Wooden named Oregon State the class of the Pacific Coast Conference after the Beavers handled the Bruins. Monte Gonzales led USC with 40 points in two games, while Denny Crum impressed as a transfer. The article notes final PCC standings and results from a weekend road trip, with Willie Harrison and other amateurs contending for top honors in a separate golf event.

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Nesbitt Signs Ottawa Rough Rider Contract

Fullback Gerald Nesbitt of the University of Arkansas, the New York Giants ninth draft choice, has signed with the Ottawa Rough Riders. The Big Four club announced the deal on Monday after Nesbitt starred for the West in the San Francisco East West Shrine game.

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Sports on Radio TV Rama Rate Resully XEED

Fragmentary sports item notes radio and television coverage and a focus on the Rama Rate Resully XEED title. Limited readable names or outcomes are present.

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Stranahan Captures Los Angeles Open With 67

Frank Stranahan, heir to a millionaire, fired a four under par 67 to win the Los Angeles Open by three strokes. The Toledo native finished 275 nine under par after 69 72 67 67, earning $7,000 and ending nearly three years of pro frustration.

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Green Bay Fires Blackbourn. McLean Named Coach

The Green Bay Packers board voted to dismiss Lisle Blackbourn with one year left on a five year deal and promote backfield coach Ray Scooters McLean. Hamp Pool was considered but McLean won by near unanimity as the team seeks revival after a 5-8 season and a 17-31 four year record under Blackbourn.

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Trojans Top Huskies 60 54 In Tight Pac-12 Clash

Southern California rallied in the second half to defeat Washington 60 54 behind Monte Gonzales and Jack Mount. Jim Pugh led USC with 18 points as the Trojans withstood a Husky rally to seal the win before 5500 fans and move to a 2 point gap in the late stage.

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Bowling preacher sets national record with 460 games

Portland based Rev. Wayne Vernon Jensen, a 6 foot 200 pound minister nicknamed the bowling preacher, rolled 460 consecutive games over 43 hours and 55 minutes to claim a national record. He averaged 139, surpassing the prior mark of 440 games held by BI Dil. Conroe, Texas. Blisters on his thumbs forced an end to the session.

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Riverside Hosts tuneup game before rugged CCAA clash

Riverside State travels to face Long Beach State College in a Friday night tuneup before the Fresno State contest. Tipoff at 8 pm follows a 6:36 pm jv game. Riverside previously beat the visitors 195-49 with reserves, but coach Bill Patterson will start regulars forward Bill Baron, Frank Morandini, center Sreddy Young, guards Hollis Harvey and Tom Sutherland.

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NCAA Penalizes Memphis State and Wichita Over Violations

The National Collegiate Council penalized Memphis State University for a double violation of the athletic code and punished Wichita for illegal payments by the Downtown Quarterback Club. Memphis State receives two years probation and athlete ineligibility for NCAA events. Wichita receives a one year probation.

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