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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1957
Page
13
A midcentury sport column reviews weight control ideas from Dr. Frederick J. Stare and lists calories burned during various activities, then shifts to boxing news. It reports Rocky Marciano’s potential return, boxing personalities courting film and TV attention, and Cuban efforts to draw tourists with boxing venues. The piece also mentions athletes moving between sports and entertainment ventures.
Pacific Coast League clubs face a pivotal vote on Brooklyn's purchase of the Los Angeles Angels after the Dodgers bought the Chicago Cubs' franchise. Sacramento Seattle San Diego and Vancouver may block the transfer if they fear being put out of business. League president Leslie O'Connor doubts a major league invasion but acknowledges possible multiple leagues if federal antitrust changes occur.
Indiana standout Mell set a Big Ten Indoor broad jump record with a 25 foot leap on UMKUM Friday night, amid a meet featuring two mild upsets. Michigan’s Hellatrip led in the 1 000 yard and Wisconsin’s Herm Fiseh won a heat in the 16d, while Fineh of Jons captured the 440 yard run and Sloan of Michigan posted a fast 50.2 in the same event. Dave Bean of Mihigan won a heat in the 110 yard dash.
San Diego up light boxing report: Archie Moore, heavyweight champion, says he will retire after one last title defense. He plans to fight the winner of Speiser versus Anthony in Detroit on June 7, stating he wants to end his career on a high note. Moore, 40, expects to drop to 190 pounds and will need a 23 pound weight reduction with a possible four to five warm-up fights beforehand.
In Moscow Idaho Idaho rallied from a 32 28 halftime deficit to beat Stanford 60 57 in a Pacific Coast Conference basketball game. Vanual standout Bond led with 10 points as Idaho used balanced scoring from starters and a reserve to secure the late victory.
In a 10 round lightweight clash at Madison Square Garden Paolo Gonsalves defeated Rosi Nods in a split decision. Judge Jack Gordon drew boos from about 200 fans as Rosy led early while Gonsalves pressed with hard lefts and rights. Rosi suffered a cut on his left cheek late as officials favored the Italian.
Partial OCR reads a radio TV sports schedule listing various programs and times. Names like Peter Hocke and KTLA appear, with channel and time references. The fragment lacks full context or outcomes but indicates a lineup across stations and time slots.
USF defeated San Jose State 76 to 65 on Friday night after a late fourth quarter surge. Mike Farmer and Geno Brown led a clutch stretch turning defense into points, while San Jose State had battled the defending national champions, staying within three to five points for most of the second half before USF pulled away.
The $100,000 added Banta Anita Derby features Prince Khaled favored in a 14 horse three year old entries with Jockey Erie Guerin riding the half brother of Swaps. The event at Santa Anita is set for today with KNXT telecast starting at 4 48 p m.
The first annual Long Beach Masters golf tournament begins at 10 a m at Lakewood with a champions only first round. The Independent and Press Telegram will cover the event with emphasis on top contenders and local entrants.
The Boston Celtics beat Philadelphia 90 80 to inch closer to the Eastern Division title as Russell dominates the boards and scores 17 points. Contenders for a top finish include Jim Ferrie Vir ginia CC Pinky Stevenson Dick Carmody Craig Olson and the Meadowlark group in a four round 72 hole medal event across Meadowlark Lakewood and Virginia CC venues.
Southern California edge Oregon 87 to 82 at Pan Pacific Auditorium in a Pacific Coast Conference game. Rogers led with 29 points aided by Charles Franklin for Oregon 23 and Duffy 22. SC built halftime lead, then sealed the win with 13 straight free throws, eight by Rogers. Oregon outscored 44-37 on boards but fouled 24 times to SC’s 17 as both teams align for a rematch.
UCLA defeats California 71 to 66 as Dick Banton scores 25 to lead the Bruins in PCC play. Larry Friend adds 25 for Cal, with a see-saw game including late lead changes and intense on-court and stands tensions. UCLA moves to 12-2 in PCC play while Cal sits at 12-3.
Portland UM reports the Machin Count Conference set new minimums for athletes, requiring a C average in PCC courses for competition eligibility starting September 1. The conference also moves to raise transfer student academic standards and to consider financial aid linked to academic performance.
A dubious OCR listing shows scattered college basketball results and team notes. Mentions Washington State, Villanova, Dayton, Duquesne, Wayne, and others with scores like 67 83 and 72. The fragmentary text covers multiple games, venues, and minor mentions without a clear single outcome.
Oregon State College trailed Washington State early but mounted a second half rally to win 65-59 in a Pacific Coast Conference game. OSU overcame a slow start and built momentum, with key scoring pushes in the late period securing the victory.
In Baton Rouge UM-Lanky Nary surged to a one stroke lead after a five under par 67 to post 136 total through 36 holes at the Baton Rouge Open. Veteran Jimmy Demaret sits 137 after a 70, with Lloyd Mangrum and Fred Hawkins one back after 68s.
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