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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1961

Page

18

Three college players charged in game fixing ring

New York police charged Aaron Wagman and Joseph Hacken with bribery and conspiracy in a nationwide game fixing ring. An unnamed Connecticut player reportedly took 1500 to shave points against Colgate at Raleigh Hamilton. Seton Hall players Henry Gunver and Arthur Hicks allegedly took 1000 each in a Dayton game at Madison Square Garden. Bail set at 50000 and 25000 respectively. potential penalties include prison and fines.

NEW York UP Necticut Colgate Hamilton N. C Peter D. Andreoli Seton Hall Dayton Madison Square Garden Seton Mall Henry Gunver New York Arthur Hicks Chicago

Baseball bonus boom for high school stars eyed

The piece notes a surge in bonus money as MLB expands to ten teams and the NL follows. Dodgers scouting director Al Campanis says about 25 high school players could earn over 50 000 this spring, with 45 preferred names totaling 1 950 000 dollars and an average near 30 000 per player. Other clubs hold similar lists anticipating signings.

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Arizona State Beats Trojans 86 71 in NCAA Clash

Larry Armstrong led Arizona State with 27 points as the Sun Devils defeated Southern California 86 71 to reach the NCAA quarter finals in Portland. ASU will face Utah next, while Utah beat Loyola 91 75 in the night’s earlier game for a semifinal berth bid.

Portland UPI Larry Armstrong Arizona State Southern California Sun Devils Utah Kansas City Loyola of Los Angeles Ceee Armstrong Phoenix Trojans Gerry Hahn Arizona’ State Dodgers L. A John Stirling Moss England Rudometkin Dean Indianapolis al Dean Bill McGill Moss Lse Marin Ivan ' i McGal jMerton Quinnero ‘Rowe Aulderheid Crain Ssimeon Humas Boo Osenske Jenson Tarbyte Yotae

Yastrzemski Shines as Red Sox Top Angels in Phoenix

Boston outfielder Carl Yastrzemski homered? a four for five day with a triple and two singles as the Red Sox beat the Angels 10 to 5 in Scottsdale. The 21 year old heir to Ted Williams impressed with a steady, refined swing and focus on pitchers.

Scottsdale Valley of the Sun Angels Boston Red Sox Boston Victory Angel Red Sox Carl Michael Yastrzemski Ted,Williams The Trzemski Raleigh Minneapolis Bosox Williams Yastrzemski Ted

Louisville Shakes Up Ohio State Upset in NCAA regional

Highly favored Ohio State edged Louisville 56 55 on Louisville's home court as John Turner missed a tying free throw with one second left. Ohio State's Havlicek hit a late 30 foot shot, while Turner failed on a second attempt. Kentucky toppled Morehead State 71 64 and Wake Forest upset Baylor 78 73 in Charlotte. Cincinnati beat Texas Tech 78 55 and Kansas State defeated Houston 75 64. Jerry Lucas scored nine for Ohio State in the loss.

Buckeyes Louisville John Turner Cardinals Ohio State John Havlicek Turner Bucks Havlicek Kentucky Morehead State Wake i Forest Bownies Charlotte N.C Deacons St. ‘John's St. Joseph's Princeton Lawrence Kaw Cincinnati Bearcats Texas Tech Kansas State Houston Paul Hogue Bob Wielsenhahn Jerry Lucas

Pistons Force Decisive Game In TV Showdown With Lakers

Detroit holds off Los Angeles 124 113 to stay alive in their best of five series and force a decisive fourth game televised at 11 am. Rob Ferry and George Lewis pace a second period burst while Durk Dukes and Bailey Howell lead a late surge as the Pistons rebuild a 66 50 halftime edge.

Detroit Detroit Pistons National Basketball Association Los Angeles Lakers Lakers Saos Angeles Rob Ferry George Lees Pistons Lee Ferry Cates Trojans Long Beach State Walter Dukes Bovard Bailey Howell Blair Field Dukes Laker Elgin Baylor Baylor 49Ers G Ames Mike Hamilton Neal Hancock Herb Hyman Dick Clegg Bob Lancaster Los Angeles Srillwellss Roar Hamilton Ld Hanerek Mere de Fes FES Hyman Isher West OHMID Grame Iby Winers

Dodgers and Giants Tie Ups and Big Money Promises

The piece centers on Tokyo Giants players joining Dodgers at Vera Beach, noting a fellow who earned about 100,000 yen after taxes. It also mentions Keio University freshman Tokupake getting 100,000,000 yen for Kokutetsu, with one third kept after tax. The column rambles through sports figure chatter, including coaches, players, a boxing referee, a Twins gimmick contest, Mantle’s bat rights, Unitas comments, a rookie pitcher, and Dodger stadium promotion plans.

Tokyo Giants Dodgers Vera Beach Keio U Tokupake Kokutetsu Red Auerbach Boston Celtics Bob Cousy Bill Sharman Chavez Ravine Midwest Happy Humphrey Hawaii Islands Dodger Pan Demeter Oklahoma

Temple Favored Over Army in NIT Play

Temple, winner of the first National Invitation Tournament, is favored to sweep Army. Providence is picked to defeat DePaul in first round clashes in Madison Square Garden. St Louis and Holy Cross, former champs, survive first round to meet quarterfinals tonight. St Louis faces Colorado State while Holy Cross meets Memphis State. Colorado State and Memphis State had first round byes.

New York UPI Temple Army Providence DePaul Madison Square Garden St. Louis Holy Cross Colorado State Holy Cri Memphis State Corado State

New ABL Opens Meeting Today

Chicago UPI reports the American Basketball League plans to open this fall and will hold a weekend meeting starting today to promote its pro basketball plans aimed at returning the little man to the game.

Chicago UPI American Basketball League Todaay

NCAA Playoffs Advance As Jars Edge Saint

In a tight NCAA playoff clash Saint jars suffer a narrow defeat while Renna advances to the next round. Minute details show Cofteog veers and Minineri Ahata St provide key plays as the path to the next round remains uncertain.

Ital Cofteogivehnare ML Saint Jars Meas Minineri Ahata Renna

Unclear Sports Broadcast Listing on Radio TV

Fragmentary radio TV sports guide references multiple teams and matchups including Providence vs DePaul and Kansas City Kansas. Scattered names and times create an unreadable schedule with no coherent event or outcome to report.

Kansas City Kft Angels Cobskmpc Providence DePaul KRCA

Untitled Sports Card Stirs Local Track and Baseball Action

Today’s sports card highlights events across regional schools. Tracks at SC and UC Sanita host events, while Long Beach Jr. Championship and county meets in Huntington Beach showcase JV and varsity divisions. Key venues include LA State and nearby facilities at 1:40 pm and noon starts.

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Vikes Cup opener looms after 17-6 Harbor win

The Long Beach City College Lakers hammer Harbor JC 17-6 and move atop the bracket of the Metropolitan Conference, setting up a title showdown today at 1 pm against top-seeded El Camino. El Camino earlier beat Valley 16-11 to reach the semi.

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