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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1957

Page

19

Yankees Rally and Struggles in Pennant Race Debacle

Fragmented text depicts the New York Yankees slipping in the American League pennant race with a loss to the Chicago White Sox on June 24, followed by a doubleheader win. Managerial strategy by Casey Stengel is hinted as influential, with crisscrossed action around key players Mickey Mantle and Phil Rizzuto amid a chaotic, partially legible game narrative.

Fourheath Ben Clan New York Jim Wilson Chicago White Sox Yankees Mickey Mantle Yori Derraalac Tar Skowran Dine Collins Andy Carey

Major League Expansion Rumors Hit West Coast Peak

United Press reports a surge of rumors that a 10 team American League could form by 1958 with franchises in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Speculation centers on Ted Williams and Joe Cronin backing cross‑coast teams as attendance climbs at Seals Stadium and Gilmore Field.

United Press West Coast Son Angeles San Francisco del Webb New York Yankees Los Anggeles Joe Cronin Man Aner Boston Red Sox Redd Sox Seals Los Angeles Cleveland New York Giants Red Sox Camuelty Gilmore Ted Arizona State Tempe College of Pacific Williams Bosox Calesaard Ana Ae Caleman Sun Mevily Art State of Arizona Cronin Paul I. Fagan Onestme The Seals Stadium Fagan Brooklyn Dodgers Giants PCL

Golf Results From Colleges At Valley and Tes My

College golf results list players from multiple schools with finishers from Bach Valley and Tes My, including names like SuBy Ang Wr Hin and Lame Teh. Team standings show Finches, See, and Mintes in top positions with notable performances by Crouier Wiel and Wederate-Aléventon.

Gieewae Crouier

Water Ski Drag The Long Nrach Moat and Ski Chub Race

The first annual drag races will be held at Marina Stadium on April 7. Announcement confirms the event and notes Mudy is prominent with the race chairman.

Marina Stadium Mudy Famous

Hawks Gain MNBA Finals

In a contentious playoff game in Minneapolis, St Louis edged the Lakers a to win a best-of-five Western Division series in double overtime. The protest over a disputed inbounds call was upheld after a lengthy meeting, sending St Louis to face the Boston Celtics in the finals.

Minneapolis St. Lenin Slawks Alan St Louis Tawks Boston Celtics St. Louis Alex Haneman Lakers

Recreation Ladies Retain Golf Lead

Recreation Park battles to maintain top position in the Western Division of the women’s Southern California circuit. The team posted a series of results across Alondra Park Meadowlark Rio Montbatt and Willow side venues, with notable scores listed for Meadowlark 41 and Meadowlark 104 as part of a broader league update.

Meadowlark Mente Aresk Rio Montbatt Renta

Long Beach State aims for sixth win as Hobbs, 49ers face Chapman

Notre Dame announces Trish Laughlin earned a varsity fencing letter after a 2-KT epee season. Hobbs and Tabbs target a 70th victory over Chapman College as Long Beach State, at 3 pm home field, seeks sixth win in seven. Prep baseball features Munson, Rodrigues, and multiple area teams. Track sees Lynwood and Downey meets, with LRCC and LA State events at 2 pm. Tennis and other spring sports noted with local colleges and high schools.

Trish Terry Laughlin Long Beach Notre Dame Laughlin TU Tabbs Chapman College Long Beach State College John McConnell Long Beach State John Hierholm Poly Bob Munson Dave Rodrigues DeMille

Kennedy in shortstop bid could open season with Negro player

Clearwater Florida Phillies consider starting National League season with their first Negro player at short. Ix John Kennedy, a one year old mokie not yet on the roster, previously with Schenectady after signing and tied to Kansas City Monarchs. Manager Mayo Smith says he would make him the shortstop if the season started tomorrow. The Phillies’ shortstop spot has troubled them as Granny Hamner battles back issues and limited hitting. Ted Kazanski and Sally Heman expected to platoon at second base.

Clearwater Fla Philadelphia Phillies John Kennedy Mokie Philies Schenectady Phils Kansas City Monarchs Mayo Smith Kennedy Phillies Granny Hanmer Ted Kazanski Sally Heman Smith Jumi

Local athletes shine at meet with strong performances

The event features multiple athletes including Nehwal-1.F. Blete and Maphondire Hlghtights as contenders in javelin and track. Records appear possible as participants from Rett Derdena High and ICC teams push for new marks, with several standout efforts noted in early results.

Bumsbell Arnatthon Maphondire Derdena High Athlen Arvana

Regalado Averill Sent to San Diego in PCL Exhibition

In the Pacific Coast League exhibition, San Diego added Cleveland Indians talent including catcher Bart Averill Jr. and infielder Rudy Regalado. Pitchers Gene Lary and Dolan Nichols also joined. Regalado hit 922 with Indianapolis last season, Averill 241 in 22 games there. Mounties announce Sunday games this year despite a legislative rejection, with 11 doubleheaders on Sundays and tickets sold the day before.

Portland Sacramento San Diego Cleveland Indians Cleveland Seattle Charley Rabe Joh Nrechin Cincinnati Hoth Nashville Vancouver Mounties Credrick Tallis Symphony Alerander le Fishel Rainer

McIntire wins North and South Amateur title at Pinehurst

McIntire of Toledo Ohio led from the third hole to win the North and South Amateur golf tournament at Pinehurst Monday. He defeated Mrs Ann Casey Johnatone of Mason City in the title match with a strong finish and steady play.

Pinehurst N.C Taira McIntire Toledo Ohio Ann Casey Johnatone Mason City Town

Watters and Hadley Vie for Four Minute Mile Record

Coaches tab Watters and Hadley for the four minute mile as Watters wins the 1300 meters in the U S Olympic Trials context. Hadley placed fifth in last year's NCAA 800 meters and is praised by coaches for distance capability. Journalists predict a sub four minute mile this season with Bobby Seaman at UCLA also seen as a strong contender.

Watters U.S Hadley Chuck Coker Occdental Southern California Track Writers Jerome Walters South Bettar California Hindtey Deslental College Wimnute Rae Monae Kininy Coker Joe Mangan Hal Walters Bobby Seaman UCLA Oman

West Five Triumphs Over East In Shriners East West Game

Pint sized Gary Thompson of Sons State led the West to a 64 60 win over the East in the Shriners East West basketball game Monday night Thompson a 510 guard scored a game high 16 points eight in each half aiding an underdog effort East stars included Lennie Toxenbluth and Al Grady Walkier.

Kansas City Gary Thompson Sons State Shriners Thompson

Orange Coast Coaches Change After Resignation Shakeup

OC Coach Steve Musson, 35, named head football coach at Orange Coast College Monday night, replacing AT Inyin who resigned amid a surprise announcement citing a death. Irwin remains swimming and water polo coach. Musaead records a 22 1 season with 2 SS S eee.

Steve Musson Orange Coastrollers Vin Inyin Dealth Irwin Santa Ann Musaead Haa

Berra and Score sidelined in exhibition game report

The New York Yankees star Yogi Berra reportedly neck injury kept him from starting against the Brooklyn Giants while Indians pitcher Herb Score appeared with a twisted knee. Trainer Wally Bock and Score both faced knee concerns as the team details mixed on who would play.

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