Program Set for Gigantic Sports Dinner
Readiness marked the second annual Long Beach Sports Night banquet at 6 pm in the Lafayette Hotel Grand Ballroom. About 427 local athletes and figures from colleges and high schools will be honored, with notable guests including Cromwell, Bob Lemon, Lippy Durocher, and 1948 Olympians. Tickets are $10, available through the Chamber of Commerce.
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Lou Berberet
Vern Stephens
Bud Daley
Bobby Sturgeon
Eddie Beckman
Pat McCormick
Greta Andersen
Barge
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Merle
Yicks van Haak
Marthe Nation
Wilemsol
Jessi Tay Beenski
Dean Cromwell
Goller
Venturi Wins Narrow 1958 Thunderbird Title in Palm Springs
Venturi fired a final 70 to finish 269, four strokes ahead of Jimmy Demaret and Gene Littler. The San Francisco native built a steady, front nine par 36 and sealed victory with late birdies on the 13th and 15th after a shaky start. Demaret and Littler tied for second at 274, with Burke, Leonard, and Fairfield close behind. Venturi plans Tucson Open prep at Southern Hills ahead of the U.S. Open.
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Red Hawkins
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Gene Littler
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Demaret
Jackie Burke
Stan Leonard
Yon Fairfield
Burke
Fairfield
U. S
Southern Hills
Tulsa
Venture
Demares
Eddie Mathews Leads NL Sluggers in L.A. Visit
Milwaukee Braves star Eddie Mathews, a top slugger with 222 career homers at age 26, headlines the Dodgers’ West Coast visit to Los Angeles on June 6. The piece highlights his consistent power, run production, defense, and World Series standout play, noting his aim to challenge Mel Ott’s NL record.
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Pressure mounts for Marciano comeback in boxing intrigue
Intense lobbying by Jim Norris of IBC targets Rocky Marciano with a potential return, tied to a rumored million dollar payoff. Pressure extends to Marciano’s circle as promoters, managers, and rivals push for a comeback to challenge Patterson and reshape the heavyweight scene amid internal industry strife.
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Norris
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Rms
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D'Amato
INC
Orioles Sign Prep Outfielder Nicholson for Big Bonus
The Baltimore Orioles paid around 120000 for 18 year old prep outfielder Dave Nicholson in a bid race that drew offers from 15 major league teams except Detroit. Nicholson, from a strong high school and Ban Johnson League background, faced tax planning by his family to maximize value. Other high priced bonuses cited include Frank Baumann in 1952 and players like Bob Taylor and Paul Pettit.
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St. Louisan
Bob Taylor
Miwaukee Braves
Paul Pettit
Pirates
Frick Supports Minors on TV Amid Major League Telecasts
Major league broadcasts threaten minor league play as Ford Frick reiterates a cautious stance seeking a solution. Six majors signed Sunday network deals and two Saturdays, with minor leagues barred from within 50 miles of home games. NL President Warren Giles reports progress toward a New York park, while minor league leaders call Frick and the commissioner's office to protect minor league baseball from ruinous competition.
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International League
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Frick
College Basketball Results and TV Schedule Fragment
Fragmentary excerpt shows college basketball scores and a TV schedule. Names appear garbled but indicate a 90 to 73 result and a TELEVISION listing with times around 3 pm and 10 pm, plus a Wrestley Railer reference.
Australian 4 Minute Milers Duel As Ellott Meets Lincoln
Melbourne report states 1 year old Australian champion Herl Ellicott, known as the world’s youngest sob minute miler, is confident he can break the 4 minute barrier twice in a week. He faces fellow 4 minute miler Merv Lincoln in a Thursday night special match race after Ellicott clocked 3:59.9 Saturday while Lincoln ran 3:58.9 here last March.
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Australia
Merv Lincoln
Lincoln
Akron 02 suffocates Denver as Wichita tops Barnesville BT
In a condensed tally from the AAU Basketball WIRD series Akron 02 defeats Denver 0 while Wichita posts a 102 point win over Barnesville BT, highlighting a high scoring day across multiple matchups with standout teams and players.
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Denver
Wichita
Barnesville
Sailer Wins Slalom at Austrian International Meet
Toni Sailer, Austria's triple Olympic champion, won the men's giant slalom at Saalfelden in 1 minute 45.3 seconds. Frandt Putzl of Austria claimed the women's giant slalom. The event was the last major international alpine race before the world championships set for Bad Gastein, February 2 to 9.
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Austria
Toni Sailer
Saalelden
Putzl Frandt
Bad Gastein
Lemon Leads Globetrotters To Solid Wins
Meadowlark Lemon, famed as the funniest man in sports, stars for the Harlem Globetrotters and leads them to 64 39 and 15 62 victories over the Philadelphia Sphas in Los Angeles. He scores 20 and 22 points as the show plays Thursday night at the Municipal Auditorium with tickets at Proctor's Sporting Goods.
Nagel Visits Utah for Head Coach Possibility
Ray Nagel visited the University of Utah campus over the weekend as officials weigh the head football job. Alumni groups favor BYU assistant coach Tally Stevens, while Andy Everest, Utah assistant, remains in consideration. board meets Thursday to action.
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University of Utah
Ray Olpin
Utah University
Nagel
Andy Everest
Utah
Tally Stevens
Brigham Young
Glpin
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