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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1958

Page

21

Bassey Moreno Title Bout Set For March Outdoor Card

Boxing promoter George Parnas announced that featherweight champion Hogan Bassey of Nigeria will defend against Mexico’s Ricardo Moreno in an outdoor title bout at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles in March. Parnas disclosed purses of 70 000 for Bassey and 38 000 for Moreno plus expenses, with date pending a weather survey. Bassey arrived in Liverpool to beat Pierre Cossemyns in a 10 round bout as part of tuneup.

Parnassus Bassey Moreno Los Angeles Pierre Cossemyns Belgium Liverpool England

Yost Zuppke Feud Shapes Michigan Illinois Coaching Ties

The article recalls Fielding H. Yost and Bob Zuppke as rival coaches with sharp humor and mutual feuds. It covers Yost’s late career, a Chicago meeting clash, and anecdotes including Dan McGugin’s accidental upstaging of Yost’s prepared speech, plus Yost’s high regard for Zuppke and Bernie Bierman.

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Senators Begin Housecleaning With Runnels Trade

Washington initiates a series of deals led by infielder Runnels with talks to offload Roy Sievers to the Yankees. Norm Zauchin and Albie Pearson move into the mix as Washington seeks outfielders and catchers from several clubs amid a flurry of trade discussions involving the Yankees Orioles Indians White Sox and Tigers.

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Sports on Radio TV WY Raen Teme XRKD

Broadcast details for WY Raen Teme XRKD on 2730 Bozlag Brown-Williama and WELA Vision Roxine in the Pasadena San Dlext area with HES B80 BaD coverage.

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A&M Proxy Myers Criticized Over Cyclones Affair

Texas A&M President is sharply criticized by Town State and Alumni Assn leaders over coach Jim Myers alleged breach of a five year obligation. Douglas Graves accuses A&M of encouraging a man to break a personal commitment while Myers announces a new staff including Bud Sorrell and two aides from Iowa State.

Chicago Texas A&m Jim Myer Iowa State Douglas Graves T Harrington Texas A & ML Graves Myers Arkansas Bud Sherrod Texas ‘Tech Rugs Faulkinberry Doug Bradley A &M. Myers Rail A&m J. JT. King Willie Zapalac

Hawkins Marr Share Spa Golf Lead With 65s

Fred Hawkins of El Paso Texas and Dave Marr of Rumson New Jersey shot six under par 65s to share the opening Thunderbird Open lead at Thunderbird Country Club. Littler and Demaret tied for second at 67 with several others close behind. notable rounds included Crosby and Burke in a pro am group.

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Hubbell Sees No Cause for Antonelli Beet

San Francisco frame of reference where Hubbell, former pitching great and current Giants farm club director, rebuts Antonelli about the 250 foot left field fence in the Coliseum. He argues the Dodgers lack pull hitters with Furillo and Campanella aging, expects plenty of center field room, and predicts fewer home runs in LA than Brooklyn.

SAN Francisco Hubbell San Francisco Giants John Antonelli Los Angeles Kedgers Coliseum John Phillies Baker Bowl Carl ‘Furillo Roy Campanella Dodgers Brooklyn

Foxx Accepts Red Sox Role as Minneapolis Coach

Hall of Famer Jimmy Foxx agreed to serve as coach of the Minneapolis farm team for the Boston Red Sox organization. The move follows a lengthy recruitment and offers ranging from 200 to 45000 dollars yearly, with final salary details to be finalized. Foxx, seeking a fitting role after a long career, noted his happiness in returning to baseball in a coaching capacity.

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Century Club Sports Night adds big names to guest list

Merle Matthews and CFL stars Don Klosterman and Bob Davenpert join top celebrities for Long Beach Century Club’s second annual Sports Night at Lafayette Hotel. Bob Lemon is guest of honor with a surprise award, and Klosterman receives a comeback award amid notable athletes, jockeys, Olympians, and Dodgers front office figures expected at the $10 plate event.

Merle Matthews Canadian Football League Don Klosterman Bob Davenpert Long Beach Century Club Frank Wessels Jr Lafayette Bob Lemon Cleveland Indians Century Club

Sixth Timeout Boosts Detroit Win Over Bowling Green

Detroit edged Bowling Green 73 72 after a sixth timeout with one second left tied at 72 72. Officials awarded a free throw to Jim Darrow who made it to seal the victory as Ron Troy’s call forced the extra attempt.

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Brown vs Williams Lightweight Title Fight Preview

Washington lightweight Jon Brown is favored as the 2-1 favorite over Ernie Williams in a non title TV rematch at the New Capitol Arena. Williams, 22, impressed in his TV debut October 3 stopping Dave Walden in the ninth round. Both challengers weigh in near 198 pounds, above the 185 pound limit.

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Diablos Top Long Beach State 58 52 in CCAA Battle

Los Angeles State College Diablos defeated Long Beach State 58 to 52 as Bob Laemmle scored 28 points on strong inside play. The 6 5 forward twice carried the offense, pacing LA State in a tight game as Terry Bazadier struggled in the second half and Fred Engels led Long Beach State with solid boards off the bench. LA State improves in conference play while Long Beach must regroup for Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

Bob Laemmle Los Angeles State College Long Beach State 49Ers Diablos L. A. State Vancad Long Beach

15 Clubs in Hot Bid for Bonus Youngster

Every major league club except Detroit lines up outside Dave Nicholgan's home for the 18 year old outfielder who resembles Mickey Mantle. He just graduated high school and family talks continue as teams vie to sign a contract near $100,000, possibly on Sunday.

St, Louis Detroit Dave Nicholgan Mickey Mantle

3 Day Affair Swim Stars in L A Meet

The Mercury Irvitational Swim Meet begins tonight at the Los Angeles Athletic Club with over 500 entrants. Sessions run Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. National champion Paula Jean Myers and Renee MacDonald of the LAAC are expected to lead diving. European and Olympic medalists including Murray Tease, Jon Bennicis, and Kathy Smoke are set to compete against California swimmers.

Los Angeles Athletic Club Paula Jean Myers Andrene MacDonald Miss MacDonald Murray Tease Jon Bennicis Australia Kathy Smoke Hungary

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