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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1958

Page

13

Dodgers face Coliseum deal shifts amid rental talks

The Dodgers faced a staged Coliseum pressure in pursuit of a favorable home date plan. O'Malley’s front office sought concessions, with Rams and colleges securing reduced rents while brokers eyed a larger attendance for nine days.

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Downey Vikings Rally Past Lakewood in Non-League Victory

Downey Highs varsity cagers rolled to a 36-37 win over Lakewood on the Lanerrs' court Friday night as nine Vikings scored. Steve Casey led Downey with 16 points and Russell Toborg added 15. Fon Thompson paced Lakewood with 21 points. Downey also won the junior varsity game 59-21 while Lakewood’s Bees triumphed 93-41.

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Cubs Edge Saints In Catholic League Thriller

Cubs defeat St Anthony 45-43 to stay atop the Catholic League as Loyola overcome a fourth quarter rally. Conkey led scoring with 20 points, Roman added 15 for St Anthony, and Wes Collins 12. Saints drop to 2-2. Cubs win fourth straight as crowd watches at Saints’ home court.

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Marquette Aide Quits Raises Question In Milwaukees Prep League

Marquette University assistant football coach John McGee resigns after two seasons. Avalon High aims to fill the athletic director role with Larry Moon, while Gardena Junior High hosts a 44-22 prep win over Spanish American Institute.

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Phils Star Bouchee Charged in Indecent Exposure Case

Philadelphia star Bouchee was charged with indecent exposure in Spokane in connection with a series of child molesting cases. Police identified Bouchee from a lineup. he admitted involvement, was released on bond, and the Bouchees expect another child.

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Foxx Seeks New Life After Baseball Downturn

Jimmy Foxx, once baseball’s leading slugger and AL home run king, arrives in New York broke and unable to pay rent. He reports offers from several cities for TV directing and construction work, plus a rent free apartment, but none for coaching or baseball roles. Foxx vows to consider options to support his wife and children and asks for a chance to work.

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Holmberg Withdraws From Australian Championship

Sydney reported that Ron Holmberg, 22, a U S Davis Cup squad member from Brooklyn, was hospitalized with appendicitis today just hours before his scheduled match at the Australian National Tennis Championships. The injury forced his withdrawal from the event.

Sydney Ron Holmberg Brooklyn

Eagles deny sale bid from Ambrose Dudley syndicate

A Philadelphia area syndicate led by Ambrose Bill Dudley offered to buy the Eagles for 200000 but the club’s owner stated the team is not for sale. Dudley cited a continuing inquiry and said the bid is unofficial while naming associates including Robert Troutmat and Louis Wolfson in the effort.

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Curtice Leaves Utah amid Stanford coaching turmoil

Kansas City Star columnist Bob Busby reports that Jack Curtice left Utah for Stanford after a rift with basketball coach Jack Gardner, likening it to a past Kansas State College feud. Mullins denies ongoing disagreement. Curtice and Gardner both refuse comment.

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Centennial Edges Poly 49 42 In Tight City Gym Showdown

Centennial High’s Apaches used fast backboard work to outpace Poly 49 42 in a non league clash at Jackrabbit gym. Jackson led with 16 points, Donel added nine, as Centennial built an 11 5 first period edge and held off Poly’s late push despite Bud Duncan’s 15 points.

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Fete-CIF Honors Looted in Los Angeles Hall

The cream of Southern California prep football receive awards at Helms Hall Los Angeles recognizing outstanding 1957 season performances. Downey coaches Roland Eiferts and Gus Headington Mater Dei coach Dick Coury and back Henry Enriquez named among recipients along with first second and third team all CIF and all Los Angeles City honorees.

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All star bowling match features close chase in women division

Merle Matthews of Long Beach led briefly before slipping to second, trailing by 11 pins after a split in her eighth round. In the men's division Don Carter surged, gaining about 70 pins on Ed Lubanski as standings list players from Detroit St Louis Chicago and beyond.

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City Gate Scores Incomplete Athletic Card

City scores show Gate and Atrees 28 and 30 for a service event. Individuals Scamuling and Pipler appear with 2 and 2b respectively. Vonnie's Spt Good tallies 58, details unclear regarding teams or context.

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Wininger and Rosburg Take Early Tijuana Open Lead

Wininger of Oklahoma and Rosburg of California shot seven under par rounds to dominate the opening lap of the $15,000 Tijuana BudOpen golf tournament at the Tijuana Country Club. Wininger fired 32 33 65 and Rosburg 34 31 65 as both posted seven birdies on the 7255 yard par 72 course.

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March of Dimes Bowling Tournament Starts at NLB Lanes

The 10th annual March of Dimes Bowling Tournament sponsored by Independent Press-Telegram 400 Bowling Clas begins today at North Long Beach Bowl. It runs two weeks with entries accepted until 1 pm daily and concludes Sunday Jan 26. Weeknight play on Jan 20 and Jan 28 splits events by men and women with 26 percent of prizes donated by merchants. Entry fee is 2.25 for WIBO and ABC sanctioned event.

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Johnson Defeats Whitehurst in TV Boxing Bout

Harold Johnson of Philadelphia outweighed Bert Whitehurst of Baltimore by 20 pounds and won a unanimous decision in a nationally televised clash. Johnson, 176 pounds, secured his second victory over Whitehurst as Judge McGrath and Referee Palmer ruled in his favor amidst a seven to one verdict and two draws.

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Milwaukee Braves plan stadium rental deal to boost revenue

The Milwaukee Braves announced the day they would accept a Caine ry Stadium rental contract that would give Milwaukee County nearly twice as much revenue as it received in the past.

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