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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1958

Page

18

Aaron Unloads Red and Rush Boost Braves

Hank Aaron, NL MVP, calls Milwaukee’s Red Schoendienst and Rush a stronger Braves team this year. He notes Red’s rally start, praises young players gained in the trade, and discusses weather, personal training, and his plan to loaf until spring training after a winter of 12 banquets. He hints at keeping swing basics and using a lighter bat.

Steve Snider NEW York Hank Aaron Milwaukee Bedges Red Rush Red Schoendienst Clauter Bob Cubs Aaron Hank Brooks Los Angles Braves Ike Schoendienst Giants Jacksonville Fla Yin

Robertson Wilt Wage Point Duell

Oscar Robertson of Cincinnati remains the nation's leading college basketball scorer though Wilt Chamberlain of Kansas narrows the gap to one hundredth of a point. Robertson posted 29 points against Saint Louis Saturday for a 32.43 average from 14 games. Chamberlain has a 32.42 average after 12 games with 35 points against Missouri Saturday.

Associated Pou Oscar Robertson Cincinnati Wilt Chamberlain Kan- Bas Robertson St Leis Mrom Ncaa Service Bureau Chamberlain Wilt Missouri Bobet Gemes West Viewinta Pitty Ce Iennaas Peat Olas Horia Kanaan Gace Colorado Spintonel Francisco Ald Ie Saungnnatl

Windward Leads In Acapulco Yacht Race Down Baja

A fleet of 36 yachts raced 1,431 miles from San Diego to Acapulco with Windward owned by EvR and Don Chilcatt of Los Angeles taking an early lead. Boats include Escapade from Newport Harbor, Novia Del Mar from San Diego, Gamin from Lido Isle, and Robon from H.C. Grants, amid Coast Guard chatter and crowd intrigue along the Baja coast.

SAN Diego Co Windward Evr Don Chilcatt Los Angeles San Diego James Camp Newport Harbor Joan P. Scripps Novia del Mar Gamin Richard L. Lerner Lido Isle Monean Earle Haliburton H.C Grant Robon Flying? Cloud Armory Zia Rob

Tolan Wins USAC Race at Riverside with Unser Hurt

Johnny Tolan of Norwalk won the 100mile USAC National Championship Midget Auto Race at Riverside Raceway, finishing a half lap ahead of Ice Garson of Los Angeles and 200 yards ahead of Shorty Templeman of Seattle. Jerry Unser of Lakewood was an early casualty with a possible broken collarbone as Amick of Venice suffered a cerebral concussion after a crash near the last turn. The event drew 6,000 spectators with a gross of 12,404 dollars.

Riverside Johnny Tolan Norwalk Ice Garson Los Angeles Seattle Shorty Templeman Tolan Jegry Unser Lakewood George Amick Venice Amick

Rawls Wins Tampa Golf Title for Third Straight Year

Betsy Rawls of Spartanburg S C defended her Tampa Women’s Open lead with a final round 74 to win the $7 500 event by one stroke over Patty Berg and Mickey Wright. Marilynn Smith faded to fourth as Beyarean and Shae ile Wai led a crowded leaderboard.

Tampa Betsy Rawls Spartanburg S.C Miss Ratwis Patty Berg St. Andrews Mickey Wright San Diego Boston Elilungo Toronto New York Detroit

PCC Leaders Idle This Week In PCC Basketball Action

California and UCLA lead the Pacific Coast Conference with 5-1 marks as Beavers slip to 2-1 after a loss to California. UCLA-UC San Diego game disrupted by near riot. Oregon State, Washington State, and other results noted. Over 72 fouls called in Berkeley and overtime upset by TICLA over USC.

Unie Preav California UCLA Bears Bruins Oregon State TICLA Southern California Beavers Pan Pacific Ucla-Sc Berkeley

Tijuana Open ties Goosie with Leonard in final round

In Tijuana the leader board tightens as J C Goosie ties veteran Stan Leonard for third in the Midwinter finals of the $17,000 Tijuana Open. Goosie, a 2 1/2 year pro from Knoxville, carded 67 to reach 208 with Leonard also at 208. Oregon State and Washington State show PCC action. Bob Rosburg braces after spasm. Arnold Palmer among those in contention.

Tijuana J. C. Goosie Stan Leonard Gemes Bob Wininger Oregon Washington State Washington Bob Rosburg Nepa Irerence Gene Littler Rosburg Leonard Arnold Palmer Ery Blay Casper al Bahiiag TATA

Writers Dinner Fete Honors State Boxing Figures Tonight

The Southern California Boxing Writers Association will hold its sixth annual awards banquet tonight at the Stoffer Hotel to honor ring members who contributed most to boxing in the area. Hank Weaver will be master of ceremonies as awards are given for top contributions fighter of the year fight of the year preliminary fighter of the year and amateur fighter of the year.

Calif Boxing Writers Assa Stoffer Hotel Hank Weaver

Polio Pin Benefit Bowling Tourney Reaches 300 Entries

The 10th annual Match of Dimes Bowling Tournament at North Long Beach Bowl drew 300 entries by Sunday. Ed Sholin posted the weekend top series at 689, Ken Kinter 688, and Gena Goff led women with 647. The event runs all night Thursday and through Sunday with top series counting toward prizes. entry is $2.25 for three games.

North Long Beach Bowl South St Independent Press-Telegram Ed Sholin Ken Kinter Gena Goff

Wrestler McKinley Dies During Match

Veteran wrestler Gordon McKinley aged 36 collapsed and died of an apparent heart attack Saturday night during a match in Youngstown. Police and medical staff attended but could not revive him. The incident halted the event as officials begin inquiries into the cause.

Youngstown Gordon McKinley

Marathon Bowling Plans Spark Salem Event

Salem manager Sun day announced a marathon bowling contest with 16 entries. Dick Phippsworth to start at midnight Memorial Day. Meanwhile Dick Tuttle, 22, a University of Oregon freshman, set a marathon record by rolling 116 consecutive games before stopping in Eugene.

Salem Dick Phippsworth Powher Dick Tuttle University of Oregon Eugene

Frick Defends Baseball as “All Right” at Chicago Dinner

Chicago Baseball Writers dinner features Ford Frick defending baseball as pure and good. He lampoons Congress members for calling baseball wrong and praises Hank Sauer for a comeback award and Nellie Fox as Chicago player of the year.

Chicago U Ford Frick Chicago Baseball Writers Frick Imanuel Ceiler Kenneth Keating Soth New York America Hank Sauer Giants William Wrigley Jr Nellie Fox White Sox Chicago

0th Goal by Geoffrion Surfaces in Canadiens Win

Geoffrion scored his 200th career goal as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Boston Bruins 6 to 2 at Boston Garden. The classy winger joined a select group of players reaching the 200-goal milestone, joining Mauri Richard Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsay in the elite club.

Boston Berte Geoffrion Montreal Canadiens Canadiens Bruins Boston Garden Montreal Maurie Richard Gordie Hows Detroit Chicage Ted Lindsay

Cleveland and Uarshey hockey score tied as tied No 1

Cleveland 1 Uarshey 4 tie occurs as Battala 2 Providence 1 Rocheaster 4 Springtela cited in game summary, outlining notable players and scoring sequence.

Cleveland Uarshey Battala Providence Rocheater Springtela

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