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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1957

Page

14

Weather dampens Long Beach sports schedule

Rain and damp fields scrap most outdoor events in Long Beach and area. If skies clear, Long Beach City College track meet at Santa Ana may run today at 3 p.m. The Yikes football game with SC is postponed. Baseball action moved to later month except Wilson-Whittier Rams delayed. Tennis meet and college match with Long Beach State postponed to later date.

Ridsyna Long Beach City Colege Santa Ana Yikes Manilays Nant Ann Heluy Jordan Poly Viton Rompoth Milfian Excelsior Belttier Wilson-Whittier Rams Mundays Alate Long Beach State Thie Peneon

Poly Bees Reach Santa Monica Tournament Semis

Poly High Bees advanced to the Santa Monica Bee tournament semifinals with narrow wins over Burroughs 42 40 and Ventura 36 30. Jeff Cowswan led Poly with 12 points while Der Andrews clinched the Burroughs game with late free throws. St Anthony’s eliminated Inglewood 29 28 in a separate first round, boosting Poly’s progress.

Poly High Bees Burroughs Ventura der Andrews Andso Poly Jeff Coswan St. Anthony's Long Beach Inglewood High Ventura Itsrat Cowan Jordan Ben Palmren Panthers Beverly Ils Santa Monica Seagun

Knuckler tryouts and game notes mix in baseball and basketball

Garcias tryout of a knuckler dominates the report alongside a tense finish where Andrews and Cox lead a close game. Burroughs edges ahead late, a 40-40 knot with 30 seconds left, and Smith misses a free throw before Andrews seals the win. Also noted is Mike Carola's new St Anthony’s Bees pitcher, and Yankee spring training updates on Mantle and Berra with Stengel planning for catching depth.

Mike Carola ST. Anthony's Bees Cleveland Inglewood Dub Lemon Wynn Boston Anappy Datfeld Cogo Cillex Casey Wise Gene Wise Ernie Lanka George Freese Dob 7 Mickey Mantle Exerciren Yankee Casey Stengel Voxel Herra Stengel Berra Elston

Still Unbeaten Tar Heels Top Duke 86 to 72

UNC remained undefeated as North Carolina defeated Duke 86 72 in Durham. Rosenblath led with 40 points and eight assists in a tense game, tying the scoring record early and sealing victory late as UNC built a lead in the final minutes.

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Inglewood Stalls Late Show. Anaheim, Newport Harbor Play

Nick Cortez's layup nearly tied the game with 35 seconds left before Inglewood forced a turnover and slowed the clock. Poly faces Anaheim at 1 pm tomorrow while Newport Harbor meets San Bernardino at 4:30. The Haala game starts at 8 pm after a 7 pm third place game.

Nick Cortez Esty T Inglewood Point Nglewood Poly Anaheim Newport Harbor San Bernardino Barmugha Calking Ine Hout A Faltauer Farrah

Islanders clinch City League cage title in double elim

Islanders survive a double elimination to win the City League basketball crown with a 86 to 144 victory over Port Hueneme. They advance to face Naval Training Center in San Diego to determine the district title in a best-of-three series.

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El Segundo, Fullerton, Poly Win in CIF Swimming Relays

El Segundo Zligh led a convincing victory in the varsity division at the CIF Swimming Relays held at Poly High Pool Friday night. Whittler finished second, 18 points behind, with Wilson in third place.

el Segundo Fullerton Poly el Segundo Zligh CIF Poly High Pool Whittler Wilson

SC Signs Davis as Line Coach

Al Davis, head line coach at The Citadel, Friday was named assistant coach of the SC football team. He is the fourth coach to be named to head coach Don Clark's Trojan staff and will work with Mel Hein. Davis, 27, from Brockton Massachusetts, began coaching after Syracuse University, Adelphi College, Ft. Belvoir, and a stint with the Baltimore Colts.

al Davis Citadel Friday Doni Clark Trojan Mel Heln Clark Davis Brockton Mass Syracuse University Hely Ft. Helvelr Baltimore Colts Ray Richards Hlow Chicago Cardinals

Stengel Sets Dining Dress and Tip Rules for Club

The article reports Casey Stengel outlining club regulations for the team during a Pomona trip. It covers tipping amounts for breakfast and dinner, required dress codes including jackets and ties, scheduled meal times, a 25 cent breakfast tip, 50 cent dinner tip, a weekly maid tip, a $25 weekly allowance, and a 22 oclock curfew for players living at the hotel.

Jessen's 72 Leads Field at Jacksonville

Jessen opened with a 72 to lead the 58,000 Jacksonville Women's pen golf tournament. The 20-year-old Miss Jessen turned pro six months ago and built a one stroke edge over Betsy Rawls and others. Dodd and Suggs chased with solid rounds, with Rawls ahead among top contenders.

Jacksonville Quthessen Miss Jessen Mias Jumen Betsy Fawls Mias Rawls Betty Dodd Louise Suggs Mian Dodd Tuuth Jensen Kathy Cornaih Witt Bmith

De Vicenzo Leads Mexican Open with 68 in Mexico City

The Argentine golfer Roberto De Vicenzo carded a 68 to post 134 after 34 holes at Chapultepec Golf Club, holding a seven stroke lead over Stan Mosely in the $6,100 Mexican National Open as Mosely matched 67 at the 6,364 yard par 72 course.

Mexico City Argetts Roberto de Vicenzo Stan Mosel I de Vincenzo Moses Chapultepec Vinemadu Velipeelinda Franz Baylon

Jenkins Leads In World Figure Skating Compulsory Figures

Dr David Jenkins of the United States dominates the compulsory figures in the world figure skating championship in Colorado Springs with seven first-place ordinals and 749.3 points. Tim Brown trails in second with 710.3 points and 14 ordinals, while Charles Snelling of Canada ranks third and Norbert Selsinger of Austria fourth. The free skating portion tonight could seal Jenkins's status as favorite. the British pair Jones and Markham win the compulsory dance segment ahead of the final free-dance phase.

Colorado Springs David Jenkins United States Jenkins Brandmoor Ice Palace Tim Brown Pasadena Calif Charles Snelling Canada Norbert Selsinger Austria Hayes Alan Jenkins J. L. Courtney Jones June Markham London Aracefully Lee Ude

COP Falls Before Loyola in Glove A Noisy Night

Loyola defeated COP 69 drastically. Lion forward starred with 23 points including eight Koala baskets and seven free throws while teammate Dave Benederet added 18. Palatine venue listed with scattered garbled notes.

Garnett Brown Loyola College Pacific Lion Dave Benederet Palatine Agah Lavan Cdi Tottle Bao Tolle Daltiow Lopita

Ortiz Eyes 21st Win at Legion

Ortiz, a 20 year old from New York, seeks his 21st straight win in a six round main event at Molly wood Legion Stadium against 28 year old Lou Filippo. Filippo, returning home after a win in December, is a solid puncher who could test Ortiz, while Ortiz is billed as a coming champ with an educated left hand and a strong right.

Carlos Ortiz New York Arlena Lou Filippa Mollywood Legion Stadium Ortiz Cat Legion Wildcat Phil Kin Mickey Northrup Carlos Bobby Roberts Chicago Hia Filippo Kid Castro Hollywood Laura Salas Lou Salas

Forecast for Skiing Areas Poor to Good

Forecast shows skiing conditions ranging from poor to good across Southland ski areas this weekend with limited facilities in most places. Wet spring snow covers the terrain with depths 4 to 15 inches expected Thursday through Friday. little substantial precipitation is forecast for the weekend though isolated showers may occur. Temperatures are expected to vary from the mid 40s during the day to the 20s at night across the region.

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Jordan Ousts Samohi 63-57 in playoff rally

Jordan High overcame a halftime deficit to beat Santa Monica 63-57 in a Central Group CLF second round playoff at Long Beach City College. Jon Batson, Ken Knapp sparked a 24 point third quarter as Dale Magey and Hagey anchored defense. Jordan advances toward a Tuesday quarterfinal at Oxnard El Rancho winner.

Jordan Santa Monica Long Beach City College Panthers Santa Fe Jon Batson Ken Knapp Buatson Therm Perry Bates Roger Nichols Ron Mize Max Mallet

Compton Holds Off Torrance 62 58 in CIF Playoff Thriller

Compton High survived Torrance’s relentless full court press to win 62 58 in the second round CIF playoff at Millikan High. Torrance, led by Torrante Matthews, mounted a late rally but Compton held on for the victory and advancement.

Compton Torrance Jerry Yool High Tartars Millikan High Torrante Matthews Roel

Phoenix Prep Vaulter Shatters Own Record

North Phoenix High School athlete Jim Brewer cleared 14 feet 44 inches Friday to better the national preps pole vault record by over an inch, strengthening Phoenix UP coverage of prep track progress and standout performances.

Phoenix Jim Brewer North Phoenix High School

CIF Playoff Scores Readoff From Fragmented Report

Central group action shows a3, Tanta Hone at Erropiana and Tutianea, with Albemides 46. Tashan AB defeats Ovina while Ryveelw by ante BT Htrolgne 4. Kan Deo meets Ty Tex. Northern Group Banateria 0, AOL Fanecinto 0, Peannae 0, ATI Mtrun 83 to 61. Banning 43 appears in confusion.

Tanta Hone Erropiana Tutianea Albemides I Tashan AB Ovina Ryveelw Ante Htrolgne Kan Deo Ty Tex Grout Banateria Victor Vanles AOL Fanecinto Eh

Harbor Juniors Fans Hang Team After Coach Effigy Found

Harbor Junior College faced unrest as fans hung dummies bearing team numbers from the bleachers a day after an effigy of coach Norm Kottering was found. A sign read Strife chumps while officials offered no comment on the incident and a night of celebratory confusion followed the loss of the Tulipian Conference crown.

Harbor Junior College Warbor Norm Kottering LT Guese Echoal

State Loses Swim Debut at Orange Coast College

Orange Coast College swamped Long Beach State 49ers by 59 to 29 in State’s first history making swim meet. LBSC’s only individual winner was in the 200 yard breaststroke, while OC claimed a 400 yard medley relay and other events.

Orange Coast JC Long Beach State College 49Ers Bul Price LBSC Det Cannon Orange Coast Bowman Murphy Nikerstyne Murphy Arnalee Cannon Long Beach

Cancelled SC-UCLA Relay Carnival on UCLA campus

The Southern California UCLA relay carnival set for today on the UCLA campus was cancelled due to wet grounds. Both schools cited full track schedules as the reason for calling off the meet.

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