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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1959

Page

21

Patterson Johansson Fight Turmoil Roils Boxing Headlines

Promoter Levene hints Patterson to defend in the United States against Brian London while Eddie Machen sues to block a Johansson bout. Machen argues an IB C return match with Johansson violates a prior agreement. Rosensohn predicts contracts soon and aims for a US venue and date.

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New International Football League Aims In 1960

A New York attorney and a California businessman behind plans for an International Football League to launch in 1960. They seek to avoid NFL clashes, use unclaimed talent from colleges, and act as a farm system without raiding NFL rosters. Proposals include pension funding and possible cross league cooperation to prevent a future multi-league war.

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British Boxing Board Faces Key Decision On Britisi Body

Boxing experts recall the board’s stance on non champion British boxers and world title fights. Harry Levene and Langlow discuss Patterson versus Cooper with controversy over a reported $180,000 sum, affecting potential title opportunities.

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Stengel Says Mantle Could Earn $125000 This Year

New York Yankees manager Casey Stengel warned players and warned of stricter rules as he claimed Mantle could earn $125000 annually if he performed to his potential. He criticized holdouts including Mantle and Whitey Ford, saying some players are not contributing fully and should be paid accordingly.

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Hillsdale's Jockey III Warhead in Santa Anita Maturity Drill

Warhead ridden by Anpel Valenzuela worked six furlongs in 1.12% then half mile in 0.46% at Santa Anita as part of the $100,000-added maturity prep. Swaps Kin also drilled a half mile in a strong hollow, Jewel Renans and other entrants were noted among the 4-year-old field with Hillsdale and Warhead among the key contenders.

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Earliest Santa Anita milestone for Longden reaches 5250th win

Jockey Johnny Longden clinched his 5250th career victory at Santa Anita on the favorite The Seaisher. The article notes Hillsdale’s ongoing stakes success and updates on Meadow racing, including Silver Spoon and Gun Box profiles, with Marvin Green facing a suspension and Solid Fleet winning the Riverside Purse at long odds.

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O'Malley Hopes for 1960 Ravine Opener Stadium Plans

Walter O'Malley pledges a modern $12 million Chavez Ravine stadium, aiming for a 1960 opener despite an injunction and delays. Attorney Phillips Silver plans a Supreme Court rehearing. chief engineer Captain Smail Praeger says 32,000 might be ready by opening if two shifts run six days weekly.

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West Coast NBA Expansion on Celtics Chief Concern

The NBA eyeing West Coast growth faces questions on steady draw despite the league’s growth elsewhere. Walter Brown notes strong box office in California but warns on overarching attendance without broad backing. Plans discuss Los Angeles San Francisco trips and travel feasibility to support a two or more team presence, with stadium seating projected near 52 000 to 70 000 as options.

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Giardello Favored Over Tiger Jones in TV Fight

Louisville based report notes Joey Giardello as a 13 to 3 favorite against Ralph Tiger Jones in a televised middleweight clash. Giardello, with a long record and recent wins, faces Jones who seeks victory after mixed results and a career noted for bouts televised nationwide.

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Pasadena Stuns Lockyers 95 76 in Home Showdown

Pasadena beat Lockyers 95 to 76 at home as John Davis scored five straight early in the second half and Ron Winterburn led Locks with 29. The Bills shot 24 percent, slipping from the league lead in the Southern California AAA.

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4 Ye Today's Sports Card Tinese Rineine-sintina

A fragment from a sports card item mentions individuals and teams in a blurred format. The readable portion includes names and numbers amid garbled text, suggesting a vintage athletics card entry or box score snippet with limited legible details.

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