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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1958

Page

10

Two baseball giants meet in Wrigley weekend clash

Bobby Bragan brings the Cleveland Indians to face Bill Rigney and the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field. The piece highlights Bragan’s outspoken style versus Rigney’s quiet leadership, with anecdotes from Carl Hubbell about Rigney’s fired up approach and Rigney’s sharp coaching voice. The article also notes running drills, player improvements, and league franchise chatter.

Wrigley Field Bobby Bragan Cleveland Indians Bill Rigney San Francisco Giants Bragan Rigney Southland Giants Patsy Carl Hubbell Gieats Bill Southpaw Rig Hubbell King Carl Riemey Ruben Gomez Milwaukee Adcock Veety O'Doul Honolulu Tokyo Lefty Loa Seattle L. A San Francisco O'Doul

Delany Sets World Indoor Mile Record in Chicago Relays

Ron Delany representing Villanova University shatters the world indoor mile mark with 4:03.4 at the Chicago Relays before 10 185 spectators at the International Amphitheatre. He wins by 95 yards over Phil Coleman of the University of Chicago track club after a late surge. Hayes Jones clocks 7.0 seconds in the 60 yard hurdles, while others such as Dave Scurlock and Deacon Jones earn titles in distance events.

Chicago Upi Ron Delany Chicago Delany Gunnar Nielson New Yorkk Phil Coleman University of Chicago Vil Hayes Jones Eastern Michigan Milt Campbell Indiana New York Y Jones Keith Gardner Nebraska I Reavis Villanova Army Arnold Sowell Pitt Jin Harry Gi Sowell Dave Scurlock North Carolina Owa Deacon Jones Jsut Southern California Max ‘Truex Occidental Bob Gutowski Don Bragg

Weekend Forecast for Excellent Skiing in Southern California

Weekend forecast promises excellent skiing as continued snowfall boosts snow depths across Southern California winter sports destinations. Snow depths increase with new falls, prompting optimism for the upcoming weekend among ski enthusiasts and local resorts.

Southern California

Judge expands libel suit over佐 autobiography claim

In San Francisco, Judge Michael J. Roche widened a 15000 dollar libel suit filed by former middleweight champion Fred Apostol against Rotky Graziano’s autobiography. Aposth alleges a literary low blow in the book.

Apostoli Graziano Swit San Francisco Michael J. Roche Fred Aposth Rotky Graziano

Dodgers Succumb in Exhibition to White Sox Rally

Dodgers lose to the White Sox as Earl Torgeson and Jim Ade drive in runs and Earl Battey scores on Aparici's triple. Gray limits Dodgers to one hit in five innings while Newcombe struggles back from a gap. White Sox improve to four wins in seven, Dodgers fall to 5-3 in exhibition play.

Earl Torgeson Jim Ae Franz¢ona Earl Battey Rivera Torgeson Zimmer White Sox Battey Aparici John Roseboro Wilson Dodgers Gray Ronger Tan Nevrenmhe Dave Lopitas Newcombe Philliea Larry Sherry Andhyan Brodhey Walter Aivten Tonehuro Norm Liviiker Alston Haweman Ainon al Lopes Maltleau Cloverland Hoplatya Billy Pore Deke Monavety Din Wileson Early Wynn Bob Keygan TJ Wisher Yonex Larry Dobyang Pumex Moore Baltimore Dachsun Lupey Fiat Walt Jin Lasdis Indianapoli Lowen Anya Calliden Glark Southern Chilfornia Gallldan Bakers Algal Californs Jeurue Tip Iit Bowers Galion Hag Ha Calland Ty Waite Fox Holt Thurston Doc Jennett Pirtaes Accus Baba Herman Ras da the Eniligon Wren Ar Todking

South Dakota Snares Title

Evansville Evansville hosts Evansville as South Dakota, led by Timmy Daniels of Brooklyn, N Y, bursts ahead with 40 points to beat St Michael s 75 53 for the Nean college title. Jimmy and Cliff Daniels spark a ball stealing, fast break display to overpower St Michael s throughout.

Evansville Ind Timmy Daniels Brooklyn N. Y South Dakota St. Michael's Wheaton Jimmy Cliff St. Michael Coyotes

Scratched lines and long odds fill chaotic harness card

chaotic OCR from horse race program lists names, scratches, and odds for multiple events. Many horses labeled SCRATCHED or noted with varied, unclear details. reads like boxscore with incomplete entries, mixed owners, and race numbers.

Harness Card Sparks big Arcadia Pace crowd in race day note

A 13,000 crowd was expected at Santa Anita for the Arcadia Pace with 11 entries led by Buckeye Fleet Bird and Adioway as top contenders for a $5,000 purse. Friday's Riverside Trot saw Renato Tass win in 2:08 over a slow track, paying $35.60, $8.40, and $3.30, with Red Tip and Shy Scott driving a $58.76 daily double.

Honest Jaebe Hal Joy Lwilaan Tortola Tao Sheba Martis Ratche Napoléon Prudential Hatch Ford Alain Ge Cartialy Bosraman Valles Key Hudje Caenemay Lars Poo Thomas Trek Scotch Lass Weaver Gupobie Logao Venedo Bell Willy Taling Byrd Payna Hanover Davia Garey Laney Trolling Joaph Primrose Mepuri Mihaa Moric Denna Houetet Teneft Jancoin Kneobs Bailey Argo Maher General Tempee Inventary King Gaines Cromkt Redde Chanpell Caritany Bates Jackie Adams Hank W.J. Deanlay Belssipper Irving Longshat Uumngy Fitzpatrici Fehways Toush Mita Roseozo Shatler Hanover Bomschman Willer Bobby Lu Owen Gshot Bobby Unti Amlowsy Eddig Towne Aelssinner La-Viee Bird Fitaparick Directj Dennis Princess Wheeler Tig “Argana Feraat Metimin Reacy Watehis Bates Cha Alwaya Pinsninger Ming Sveg Pele Miller Hanover Galley W. Bailey Santa Anita KNXT Buckeye Fleet Bird Adioway Lous Southland Renato Tass Jim O'Flaherty Emmett Tassi Sinclair Hanover Red iTip Shy Scott Xarmover Jay Scot Stoterman Borsor Svebp Mclamurray Say Day Ele Jud To Shy 'Leone Allie Pac Ken Ie Altolana Volo Bailey McKinley Mahone Carryit Expresa Qarmay Tipe Sadies Anatoy Dacia Inverboeninoe Fitzpatrick Bsa Brite Denols Power Ciel Noble Adios Renate Tass O'Flanercy Beissnger Earl's Rittreysary Eastman Gratian

Cryptic Golden Gate Race Brief with Names and Times

Fragmentary Golden Gate text lists horses and times including Neves, Tite, More Pleasure, Raven Langton, Valenzuain, and Calglé among others. Mentions races labeled as NIGHT RACE and RACE-6 furlongs with scattered results and jockeys, but many legible details appear scrambled.

Erle Passant Neves Hind Surlanrn Moreno Bir Sullivan Sforene Hing O' Tush Masaema Serat Sreyoubini Oes Berty Boal Fenty Wwallnbust Leonard Brue Stride Richardaod Ixey Calglé Giagomell Sans Dat Tiee Fannin Pater Furlongas Raven Langton Boil Clem Ueonute Aves Valenz

Ford tops Venturi by one at Pensacola Open

Masters champion Doug Ford led the Pensacola Open with 65 to reach 135, one stroke ahead of Ken Venturi who shot 66. Venturi had six birdies and 12 pars, while Ford added seven birdies and 11 pars as the field inch toward the course record of 63. Local riders include Wamey Teed and Tommy Jacobs among others.

Pensacola Fla Doug Ford Mahopac X.Y Ken Venturi San Francisco Ford Venturi Wamey Kral Tommy Jacobs Olio Greiner Dave ‘Thomas Walter Burkerny Fred Hinkios Baldine Ny Lemary Hebert

Mac McGuire Harness Picks and Names Across Cards

A jumble of racing and horse related names appears, naming Mac McGuire and a list of associates or bouts. The fragment mentions Harness Picks, Tess, Woody Tear, Rosetta, and various terms like Sea Hawk and Buckeye with scattered places and titles. The readable text preserves few clear events or outcomes.

Tess Woody Tear Rosetta Enotes Timely Way An- Hetle Ruesi Tolee Roserroll Brewer Sea Hawk Prin Elin Patrol Aesearchilze Nyland Gays

Betz Bests Jest in Probable Tech Action

Betz defeats Jest in a probable winner action in technology. Danny Byrd targets ninth place in a betting prospect, Annette Sue advances second after Jally Double-Diwisht Tass. Hank W. sits fifth in a long shot.

Betz Actio! Way Tech Éth Seat Money Danny Byrd Jally Diwisht Tass Annatte Sue Hank W. Val

Caliente Feature Race Triumph by My Roxanne

Caliente Friday saw My Roxanne win the Distributors P purse feature, marking her third victory in six starts this season. The win capped Caliente’s first Friday of spring horse racing in more than a decade.

Race results and pacing events from a colorful track card

The page itemizes multiple race results across trotting and pacing events with entries like Inverboeninoe and McKinley Mahone, noting times such as 2.20% and 2.30, scratches, and various horses and drivers. It reads as a dated horse racing card with numerous abbreviations and line results.

NBA Star Yardley Sets Scoring Record In 1950s Season

George Yardley of the Pistons broke the NBA season scoring record with 27.8 points per game, surpassing George Mikan’s previous high. Yardley also set a free throw record and led the league in scoring, while Barnett and others posted notable marks in the same season.

Dhuri Pinzavea Cook Sisenda Yardley NBA Rts Ginkt bin Dore Morle Iaw George Yardley GCE Syncead Roner NBA Seasoun Buleegers George Miken Mies Babee Inet Yaa Elae Aight Barnett Onchea Gonelet Polkachlis Ommudern Wile Fentow Barnett Aristo Ioston Onaaten Klar Arnbitwis York Yillieeny Birendersey Oekers Brook Echemeser Barrnott Ray Marae Ernie “Paleen Alge Tent Wise Melad Jower

Kansas State Triumphs in OT Thriller Over Cincinnati

Kansas State outlasted Cincinnati 83-80 in overtime at Lawrence to advance in the Midwest regional NCAA playoff. Oscar Robertson led Cincinnati with 20 points before fouling out. Bob Boozer and Johnny Cox paced K State with 14 rebounds and 23 points, as the Wildcats pulled away late. Kentucky Notre Dame and Temple also won in regional play.

Kansas State Cincinnati Lawrence Kan K-State Temple Kentucky Notre Dame Dartmouth California Oklahoma State Seattle Maryland Manhattan Charlotte Indiana Miami Ohio Lexington Idaho State USF Far West San Francisco Old2tome State Arkansas Fat Lawrence Oscar Robertson Bearcats Robertson Bob Boozer Gote Louisville Johnny Cox Tom Hawkins John McCarthy Ionight Guy Rodgers Tink van Patten Owls Charlie McNeil West Virginia Charlie Kaufman Boozer Rea ‘Hounds George Smith Smith

Yankees Win Second Exhibition Game 5-1 Over Reds

The New York Yankees beat the Cincinnati Redlegs 5-1 for their second win in seven exhibition starts. Boston Red Sox lost 11-8 to the Detroit Tigers after four straight victories. Other games saw Milwaukee over Philadelphia, St. Louis 8-5 over Pittsburgh, Kansas City 5-1 over Washington, San Francisco 7-2 over Cleveland, and Baltimore defeating Chicago Cubs. Players include Harshman and Teangon, with multiple lineups listed across the day’s schedule.

New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Yankees Cincinnati Redlegs Red Sox Detroit Tigers Milwaukee Philadelphte Phillies St. Louis Pittsburgh Kansas City Washington San Francisco Cleveland Baltimore Chicago Cubs Zaant Yan Jones Porter Ta Weiser San Fraacisco McConnell Dratt Philips Neematy Orel Harshman Teangon Woo’ Vai —Drott Mome Fuins Bal- Amare Nieman Chicago Banks Philadelphia Wiwaukes Gi Tedeopaza Mann Yath Pizarro Ant Baweeni Ret Cravgalli Wega L—Goniey Wall ‘Sulitvare

Western Illinois reaches NATA finals after semifinal win

Western Illinois crushed Georgetown Kentucky 110 65 in the other semifinal to reach the 20th NATA basketball tournament final against Tennessee A&I. Tennessee A&I aims to win the event for the second straight year after defeating Texas Southern in the semifinal.

Kansas City Georgetown Aky Tennessee A&i Texas Southern

Saint Track Meet Canceled By Wet Grounds

The scheduled Friday track meet between St. Anthony and Loyola was cancelled due to wet grounds.

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