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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1957

Page

17

UCLA and USC meet as Pac Coast Conference hopes ride

UCLA and USC renew their Pac Coast Conference bid tonight at Pan Pacific Auditorium after a 84-40 USC win. UCLA trails with a 12-3 league mark and needs a win plus a SC loss to force a four way tie. Danny Noppers leads USC with 70 points last week while coach Wooden Eyes a comeback bid for the Bruins.

UCLA Trojans Bruins Johnny Wooden Ucla Tive Pan-Pacific Auditorium Bruing California Bears Tras Jan Gore Oregon Sabe Claves Hanosslon Tts Jonat Pamea California Washington Washington State Danny Nopers Core! 70 Oreome Trojan TM Sharman Tryin Dick Banton Hearn Wan Injureil Berkeley Wooden Banson KTLA KNX Forrest Twogood Monte Gonzales Conrad Burke Pan-Pacific Cal

Mantle's World Series Fire Mirrors Tough Contract Talk

The article portrays Mickey Mantle's fierce competitive drive amid NFL contract debate and boxing probe shadows. It notes Mantle's onfield intensity, Yankee leadership, and a broader discussion on player bargaining rights, option clauses, and football's evolving contract landscape.

Keep Cool Jackie Told by Rickey and Ike in Fort Myers

Branch Rickey said Jackie Robinson promised not to issue statements while angry. Ike (Rickey) asked Robinson about remarks after his boxing camp session. Robinson reportedly quit boxing and declined comment. Reports note Robinson’s temperament and Rickey’s recollection of the pledge.

Fort Myers Fla. UY Branch Rickey Pittsburgh Plates Jackie Robinson Nety Hess

Mantle Pro and Con Hides Temper and Power Hype

The article debates Mickey Mantle’s approach, noting his big power and crowd drawing avoidant of base stealing. It cites his 1956 season stats: 52 homers, 142 runs, 130 RBIs, 376 total bases, 112 walks, and high on-base threat. It argues Mantle may thrive fully this year while embracing Yankee aggression.

Yankees Mickey Casey San Francisco Mantle Mort Nial Amer

Newell Warns on Trojan Defense Ahead of UCLA Clash

California coach Newell worries about USC with UCLA’s explosive offense and zoned pressure. He plans a tough, matchup driven defense to stifle UCLA and questions how to counter their 61 percent shooting, while noting UCLA’s improved, balanced play and a split series with California.

San Francisco UCLA Dick Banton Bruinsa

Radio Sports Update Highlights UCLA Bowl Action

Radio and television sport notes feature UCLA bowl context with Bay area outlets KNW KNX and XTRA reporting on teams and broadcasts. Summary mentions regional outlets covering game plans and broadcast schedules for the UCLA event and related college football action.

Hiecos Racine Haute Apia KNW Ucla KNX Eviaon Besevman Hove Xtra Oy Bay

Newk Plagued by Sore Arm Forces Retirement Hint

VERO BEACH Florida September Newcombe star pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers and reigning NL MVP faced elbow pains that forced him to retire from batting practice. He said the pains resembled last fall’s but were not as severe as during the World Series. Wendler of the club downplayed the seriousness and noted no definite retirement.

Vero Beach Fla Jon Newcombe Brooklyn Dodgers Newcombe Marold Wendler Urather Heja New York Yankees

Civic Leaders Visit Dodgers to Seek Baseball Move

A six man delegation from Los Angeles and county officials visit the Brooklyn Dodgers to discuss moving the Angels to Los Angeles. They meet with Dodgers President Walter O Malley and other executives, tour the training facility, and plan talks on stadium sites if talks prove productive.

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Rematch Set After Controversial Boxing Bout

The boxing pairs Care lon Orthe and Law Flop have a rematch scheduled after a disputed decision at Hollywood Legion Stadium last Saturday night. Bethz knocked out LWay, but fouls and rule disqualifications influenced the outcome, triggering a formal review by the athletic commission.

Carelon Orthe Ny Atate Athletic Communion Hollywood Legion

Long Beach City College Names New Grid Coach

The Long Beach Board of Education approved the appointment of Jim Stangeland as football coach and physical education instructor at LBCC. Dr George K Detten assistant superintendent in charge welcomed the decision, noting Stangeland replaces Cecil Calerian and will begin next September after coaching at Orange Coast JC.

U.S. Supreme Court Léegur Citieta California Richard T. Hannah Orange County William Sr Grant Long Beach John F. Wack McCarthy Marin County Jim Stangeland Lone Beach Board of Félucation Cecil Calerian Bendh Long Beach City College George EK. Detsan City College Stangeland Coleman Becane Dolan Walle North High Phoeals Ariz

Boxing Results From Local Meet Confused and Incomplete

Fragmented OCR report shows boxing results with numerous garbled names and numbers. readable items include references to Boxers Petia Turner Htudyamin and JA Johony, but most lines are unintelligible. Summary notes lack coherent results or venues.

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