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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1958

Page

18

Pacific Coast Conference tensions and college sports chatter

Pacific Northwest signals PCC rebels USC UCLA and California clash over schedules and admissions. Oregon’s Art Litchman highlights potential upheaval at the San Francisco conference meeting while Red Sanders eyes a strong Bruins schedule. McTaggart's badminton antics amuse observers as photographers flee an early match.

Pacific Northwest Southlanders UCLA California Webrner Art Litchman Oregon Athletic News Bureau Soho Don McLeod Gregorian Portland PCC San Francisco Oregonian USC Bui HM McGill Los Angeles Calliorakk Berkeley Uclans Ohio State Bear Brass Ohlo State Buckeye Ohi Cal Ohio Columbus Oregon Oregon State Bruins Bears Ducks Beavers Clerk Kerr McLeod Buckeyes Little Brother Westwooll Red Sanders Bruin Sanders Red

Derby Future Book Opens Ahead of Kentucky Derby

The weekend centers on the Derby Future Book with odds set after the Santa Anita Derby. Silky Sullivan is the favorite for Churchill Downs as futures bets pour in, while stars like Tim Tam Jewels Reward and Old Pueblo await their Santa Anita fate.

Silky Sullivan Tim Tam Silky

Kansas City Stadium Built in 90 Days for A's Opening

Kansas City's Municipal Stadium, new home for the displaced Philadelphia Athletics, was built in 90 days from January to April 12 opening against the Detroit Tigers. Three shifts and overtime trails trimmed seats and refinements, with footings for double decking previously considered. The park seats about 3,924 box seats plus reserved seats varying by opponent, Yankees games fully reserved, financed by a bond issue.

Kansas City Stadium Eagve Kansas City Municipal Stadium California Phildelphia Athletics Detroit Tigers Blues George’ Muehlebach Yankees

Piersall Defends Mick and Criticizes Casey Stance

Sarasota dispatch reports Piersall defending Mickey Mantle and blasting Casey Stengel over public comments. Piersall questions Mantle’s leg issues and praises his own fielding, while noting Mantle’s diving catches and cautioning on attempting risky plays. He argues Mantle should protect his legs and learn to adjust to criticism.

Sarasota Fla Jim Piersall Boston Kreptes Mickey Casey Mickey J. Piersall Sten- Mi Tolon Wille Mays Mantle Plersall Maude Mickey Hag

Fresno State Clinches NCAA Regional Berth In OT Win

Fresno State College earned a regional NCAA playoff berth by beating San Diego State 76 to 72 in overtime on Tuesday night. Both teams had tied for the California Collegiate Athletic Association title with nine wins and one loss. the game served as the playoff to decide the conference representative in the NCAA tournament.

Fresno State College San Diegos State California Collegiate Athletic ‘Assn

Two Ram Draftees Named to Scholastic All Star Team 1957

The text notes two Ram draftees on the 1957 Scholastic All Star list and mentions John Crow of Texas A M as the top choice among 7822 votes tallied by the American Peoples Encyclopedia. It lists numerous players and colleges across a broad roster, including Auburn, Texas A M, Navy, Oklahoma, SMU, Wisconsin, and Michigan State, among others.

Ram Texas Agm Jim Pafllits Auburn Charles Krueger John Crow Texas A&m American Peoples Encyclopedia Faust Ende Mmny Philips Bob Jowett Nichinna Nichinna State, Trickled — Chases Arneger, Texas Amm: Jim Or Wig aMenigad Mig Navy Jimmy Dodd Mississippi Cancer Aereyard Ateanis Terback Bob Williams Nore 2 Hinthacky Joh Crow Ateawin Oldhany Ney Follack Bob White Ole State Second Tram Knde Joe Rector Qugnama John Aiekel Dexay Christian Packies Doyle Jennings Oklahoma Larry Whitmire Ice Tom Koenie Southern Methodist Joan Heineke Wisconsin Foster Watkins Georging Toch Bernard Svend Jen. Sennegota Frank Brembing Oia State Malshacks Bianche Meriin Michigan State Frank Rlop Pennsylvania Fullymck Gerah Navoitt Arkznaua

USF Annexes 20th in Row at Kezar Pavilion

In San Francisco the fourth ranked Dons extended their season win streak to twenty with a 69 to 59 triumph over the Pacific in a West Coast Athletic Conference game. The victory wraps up their Kezar Pavilion tenure as they prepare for a home court next season. Mike Farmer added to his WCAC free throw record with a 29th consecutive make.

San Francisco Dons College of Pacish Aietora Eauran Amik Taena Araa Seares

Approve Ballot Title for Ravine Vote

The ballot title for the Chavez Ravine land transfer referendum to the Los Angeles Dodgers was approved after a one day delay. The wording clarifies the ordinance authorizing the contract and asks voters if it should be adopted in the June 3 primary.

Chavez Ravine Los Angeles Dodgers Hamia Moore Delgado L.A George Parn Bruins UCLA Port Cherif Hamia France

Centennial Nine Triumphs Over Lakewood 13-9

Centennial outlasted Lakewood 13-9 on Tuesday to hand the Lancers a second non-conference baseball loss. A nine-run sixth inning, sparked by a bases loaded triple from pitcher John Leterneau, fell just short of giving Lakewood the lead. Lakewood JVs beat Centennial 12-9 in a preliminary game. Centennial hosts Dominguez Friday seeking their first win.

Centennial Lakewood Lancers John Leterneau Jvs Synod

K State Leads in UP Poll Races

Kansas State holds the top spot in the United Press basketball poll with Cincinnati second, West Virginia moving up, and California, Oklahoma, and North Carolina also listed among the leading teams. The chart reflects near-final rankings as the season progresses.

York Kansas State United Press Cincinnati West Virginia Art Francisco Tormu Oklahoma Ruste North Carolina Oregon

College Basketball Scores From Various Matches

A scrambled list shows multiple college basketball results including Loyola 59 Fremont 76 San Dieg St Mary's 48 Santa Clara 47 Oregon 3 Lewis & Clark 65 Cent Wash 5 Cincinnati 70 Dayton 86 Notre Dame 75 DePauw 62 Villanova 64 Texas etc. District playoffs mention Phanolonahla Daler and Portland 62, 58.

Cincy Wins 70 66 as Stevens Delivers Late Lift

The University of Cincinnati Bearcats defeat Dayton 70 to 66 after Wayne Stevens breaks a 66 66 tie in the final 86 seconds with a drive on a missed throw by Oscar Robertson. Robertson scores 27 as his season average drops from 35 to 34.76.

Cinocinnati University of Cincinnati Wayne Stevens Bearcats Dayton Garden Alpht Stevens Oscar Robertson Robertson Boarcats

Beavers Idaho Top PCC Stars in Conference Stats

Pacific Coast Conference released Tuesday by the commissioner's office shows Idaho leading in total scoring and field goal percentage through March 1. Oregon State trails in rebounding and field goal defense as the race for the title continues.

Oregon ‘State Idaho Commissioner's Office Oreg Gon State Jed

UCLA Beats Vikes 5-3 In Seventh Inning Errors

UCLA erased a 3-2 deficit in the bottom of the eighth inning and took advantage of two Viking errors to defeat the Vikes 5-3 at UCLA. DiMuccio doubled and Avitia walked as part of the early 3-2 tiebreaker, with Belarde and Munatenes contributing key late hits.

Long Beach City College Dan Adams UCLA Vikes Bruins Vikings Mike DiMuccio Joe Avitia Adams DiMuccio Wayne Ferris Avitia John Mykkanen Frank Adicsh Frank Belarde Bruin Frank Munatenes

Waves Top Loyola in WCAC Finale as Pepperdine Finishes Fourth

Pepperdine beat Loyola College 54 to 53 in the WCAC finale after Waves clinched a 34 53 scoring run. Pepperdine finished fourth. Loyola ended last. NL hockey results show Boston 2. Deiralt J. Galy scheduled.

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