Dodger TV rights and pay television debate in 1957
A columnist discusses television versus radio rights for the Dodgers in 1957, noting American Tornado and Eastside Beer paid record radio fees while TV rights could triple the cost. He recounts Dutch Harrison’s golf lesson scene and contemplates advertiser affordability and public reaction to paid viewing.
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Dodgers
Dutch Harrison
Wrigley Field
Wrigley
Pon Ross
Ballente
Dodger
Mylonen
Isan Gabriel Country Club
Don McCallister
Dodé
Ers
American Tornado
Eastside Beer
King
Rho Games
Armstead Edges Anahuac in Close Main Event
In a ten round title bout at Olympic Auditorium Armstead, a 10-7 underdog from Los Angeles, defeated Kid Anahuac of Mioxico City by unanimous decision. Referee Franke Van scored 96-9, Judge Dick Young 97-94, and Judge Tommy Herman 100-94, all in Armstead’s favor. Both fighters pressed from start to finish with no knockdowns or staggering blows.
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Paulle Armistead
Los Angeles
Kid Anahuac
Palmer 6 Under Par Leads Panama Open in Opening Round
Arnold Palmer of Latrobe shoots a 6 under par in Panama Open first round to hold a four stroke lead over Bob Watson and Oswaldo De Vicenza. Palmer carded an eagle and four birdies while remaining under par throughout.
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Panama
Arnold Palmer
Latrobe
Fashot
Palmer
Bob Watson
Ardsley-on-Hudson
Oswaldo de Vicenza
Roberto de Vicenzo
McLean Doubts Packers Trade Until After Draft Meeting
Green Bay coach Ray McLean doubts any NFL trades will occur before the draft meeting later this month. He indicated prudence about moves while teams assess selections and rosters.
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McLean
Green Bay
Wis
Ray
Scooter” McLean
Green Bay Packers
National Football League
Poly Honors Aqua Stars At Aquatics Banquet
High's swimming team dominated, while water polo athletes were honored at the annual aquatics banquet attended by more than eight Petroleum Club members. Eighteen varsity, sixteen Bees and one Cee water polo lettermen were named with special trophies going to John Freenor Jared Sloan and Keith Thomas for outstanding play.
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Won High
Petroleum Club
John Freenor
Jared Sloan
Bees
Keith Thomas
Cees
Poly Faces Jordan in Moore League opener at Jordan High
Poly High's Jackrabbits aim to rebound after a win over Millikan as they visit Jordan High for a Moore League clash. Millikan hosts Nelson as Lakewood and Lynwood meet in non league action. Jordan seeks first league start with back from illness Panthers in lineup include Florentine and Knapp.
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KNAPP
Jordan High
Ken Knapp
Panthers
Poly High
Jordan
Roger Coar
Jackrabbits
Millikan High
Moore
Panther
Millikan
Nilson
Lakewood
Lynwood
Ben Palmgren
Northside Panthers
Poly
Bill Florentine
City League Basketball Roundup of Oddities and Scores
Fragmented OCR style summary notes a City League basketball scene with teams such as Yat Baptist Youth Belmont Shore Procter Mentiald GI At Rone Valley and Simone Barbers. It lists scores like 97 38 31 25 and references games against Piping Service Holst115 Apetea and various ad hoc matchups with unclear team names and misread terms.
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Yat Baptist
1St Latherne ‘Barone
Belmont Shore
Procter
Fite Dept
Nitenawks
Valley Steak Mouse
Sporsores
Simone Barbers
Snuff's Clauimw
Inteconka
Gaspers Wying
Docket Cub
Nu-Fike
Presa-Teicaram
Huisterano
Majestic
Cale
Foston
Hunccutt
St Anthony easily wins Catholic League game 62 53
St Anthony's beat Pius X 62 to 53 as reserves played late. Mike Olivas led with 22 points, Wes Collins added 18, St Anthony's improves to 4-2 in league. Pius X falls to 1-5. Chicago Cardinals news also noted, Walter Wollner claims trading talks with several teams and Lin Crow interest from Rams.
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Pius X
Saints
Pius
Mike ‘Olivas
Wes Collins
Eague
St Anthony's Iv's
Anthony
Sorddon
Roman
Sahawa Osgood
Galina
Sorex
C Tooney
Gennaily
Amy Sanenez
Chicago WE
Walter Wollner
Chicago Cardinals
Ollie Matson
Chicago Sun-Times
Wollner
Miami Beach
Fife
Green Bay Parkers
Detroit
Lions
Baltimore Colts
New York Giants
San Francisco 48Ers
Los Angeles Rams
Lin Crow
Crow
Rams
Brown Plans Retirement After Two More Bouts
Washington light weight champion Joe Brown, with 13 years in boxing, said he hopes to retire after two or three more paydays. If he can secure a couple of good fights, he would like to wind it up within the year.
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Will
Thorn
Washington
Joe Brown
Brown
Ike
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