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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1958

Page

10

Football two points rule dominates UCLA SC debate and more

Spring drills spark debate over the new two point conversion rule as UCLA and SC physicians weigh running or passing for two. Hornung and Mulligan weigh in, while Notre Dame's spring game angle and Round Table race notes punctuate a busy football and sports page.

UCLA Don Clark Red Sanders Dester Sanders Sanders Red Westwood Cinderalla Bruin Clark Sam Hsagalakis Don el Trojan Notre Dame South Head Varsity Grads Paul Hornung Fort Knox Pat Doyle Guglielmi Don Schaefer Jon Trish Terry Brennan Jerry Shoul

Simmons Sharp as Phils Stop Pirates

Philadelphia and Pittsburgh details appear in game recount. Curt Simmons pitched six hit allowed ball aided by Harry Anderson inside the park homer and Stan Lopata solo shot to pace a 6-2 Phillies win with Rip Repulski, Anderson, and Lopata delivering key hits and runs.

Philadelphia Harry Anderson Stan Lopata Curt Simmons Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates Simmons Pirates Anderson Richie Ashburn Lopata Rip Repulski Bill Virdon Ashburn Repulski Curt Raydon Bob Porterfield Piccabutas Virdon Ashburr Aldersonis Raydon Ditsburgh Philadedpata i Philadelphis Blackcurnt Ste Fittsburgh Gimmons Steverit Hepileakl Alderson Lopate Sac Fiy Muneroskt K Od Raydox Ae Biscaburn Buricha Orsess

Aceves Defends Title Bid In Rematch With Kawula

Aceves 22 and 7-5 favorite returns to Hollywood Legion Stadium to face Pete Kawula 24 in a 10 round main event. Aceves edged Kawula in a late round decision at the Olympic. Kawula carries a Legion record of 2-1 with three appearances and a 34-8-4 career mark.

Enrique Hank) Aceves Los Angeles Pete Kawala Chicago Hollywood Legion Stadium Aceves Kawula Olympic Cathedral High California Kavwala Legion Lauro Salas Ernesto Figueroa

American Association Louisville 2Wiehlis in Ninneapaily 2

Louisville competition results list two wins for Wiehlis and two for Denver with scattered scores from a region where Narleston and Abaesepotis appear as minor entries. The OCR text remains unclear on dates venues or full team names.

American Association Louisville Wiehlis i Ninneapaily Denver Narleston Abaesepotis Ad

Jordan High Clinches CIF Playoff Berth Over Millikan 6-4

Jordan High defeated Millikan 6-4 in eight innings to secure a CIF playoff berth. Don Lavery drove in the tie breaking run with Max Mallett as Rudy Stark delivered a two run double and Clyde Smith added a two run single. Florentine pitched three innings and Berryhill earned the win with seven innings of work.

Jordan High Millikan Jon Ram Panthers Don Lavery Max Mallett Jordan Rudy Stark Clyde Smith Bill Florenting Jim Berryhill Florentine Jordan Murokan Abrisa Emithas Eweneeth Mikelise

Ford Hurls Yankees Over Nationals 7 2

Whitey Ford defeated the Washington Senators for the 11th straight time as the Yankees won 7 to 2. After five scoreless frames Camilo Pascual was touched in the sixth by Hank Bauer and a rally centered on Tony Kubek and Mickey Mantle. Gil McDougald followed with a two run homer sealing the win.

Washington Whitey Ford Washington Senators Yankees Camilo Pascual Hank Bauer Tony Kubek Mickey Mantle Gil McDougald New York

Nine Tumbles Lakewood edge Lakewood Poly in league bout

Lakewood Poly High routed Lakewood 9 to 2 at Blair Field to share first in Moore League as coin flip will decide CIF playoff opponents. Willie Brown and Dave Blai led a 15 hit effort with two singles and a triple each in four at bats. Brian McCall added a single and triple driving in three, while Mike Bowman doubled and singled. Poly scored in the second on a walk, sacrifice, and consecutive hits by Bowman and McCall, with four more runs in the third on walks and key hits.

Poly High Lakewood Blair Field Finis Jordan Willie Brown Dave Blai Brian McCall Mike Bowman Bowman McCall Haves Brown Jim Herrick Bud Duncan Ela Talhoon Ostecal Duncan Wid Arveyc Hersek Betnek Seth Latewaad

Cerv's 528-Footer Shifts Tigers in 5-3 Kansas City Win

Bob Cerv belted a 528 foot homer to lift Kansas City over Detroit 5-3 after a four-run seventh. It came against Herman Wehmeier in his first American League start, as Cerv and catcher Frank House fueled the late rally that iced the game.

Kansas City Bob Cerv Herman Wehmeier Detroit St Louis Carv Cerv Frank House Tiger Wehmeier Resiver Tom Morgan Kansas Saxwell Deeider Ollousc Domatriss Eakinis Martyn Vehmeier DJ Boone Strock Terry Megan Foc Morgan Drtroit Kuenn Power Haf Boling Cere sCaebacesaea U—Horpehick Senz Amont Summers

Chisox Top Tribe Pierce Wins First

In a baseball wrap, the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Indians as Pierce led with a pair of hits and a homer. Stan Williams, recently acquired from St Paul, pitched effectively in his soon to be debut role. Dodgers star Sandy Koufax was mentioned in passing.

Pierce Wendler Stan Willams St. Paul Walter Alston Williams Athion Doc Dryxdale Igsinse Braves Milwaukee Williamy Fred Sandy Roufax Mobhy Cro Paul Dodgers He Coliseum Ayant Wiloen Aethsielt Walle Snider Fg Awallen Zu Conegus Uave Aucally Ashe Cleveland Billy Pieres Ine Teslar Vineuy Smider Chicago White Sox Fresno Albaie voUay Sunda Welday Hal “Dixon Ogame Freddie Hutchinson Ealile Kasko Hicasingame Sodiy Dodger-Cardina Les Souther California George Koll ANON Weannie Cardinals Uae Hintch Muzzle Havaal Ming Tae Gate Carainas Stan “Hack Saya Haar Mila Cotton Te Carls McWunlel Houston Aod Thyita Hutehyson Vald Hueis

U S Zone Cup Play Leads As Baseball Headlines Merge

European Zone play saw France win a doubles match to pull within 22 games of Chile while Mexico led Finland 3 0 after two singles wins in round two. West Germany and Belgium split their opening singles in Cologne amid rain. Cardinals’ GM and coaches discuss possible pitching deals and the Dodgers seek gains as teams press for improvements.

France Chilé Mexico Finland West Germany Belgium Cologne Germany

Elliott Romps In Australia With Two Mile Sprint Record

Elliott, the Australian-based sophomore from Henderson, defeats SC’s Max Truex by about 30 yards to clock 8:47.9 for the two mile, Truex 8:50.7. SC’s Charlie Dumas loses after a long streak, while Swedish import Bertil Halmgren wins as SMU’s entrant clears 6-4. Babka takes discus at 186-6 and O’Brien leads shot put relays. Texas dominates relays. Eddie Southern anchors Spartan quartet to 7:21. world record notes on 307.8 and 7:20.09 appear among results with many names and schools listed.

Alex ‘Henderson Arizona Australia Max Truex Truex Charlie Dumas Bertil Halmgren Southern Methodist Sweden Babka Parry O'Brien Bill Mieder Texas Abilene Christian Moronwin State Arcyntadagh Texea Anas Jutta ELA Raqeyard Runerseurlock Carth Corona Gerveny Etatlte Stanford Johin' Landy Lincoln Australlal Trborl Santa Chara Willarend Egan SMU Soren Wratt Whetstioe Cason Bote Vath Guwal SBM Morris Steblers Tyewerac Frosh Roubania UCLA Junier Coliexe San Antonio Barrley Crouse Sumiey L.A Tustin Oceanside Garfield Loyola Fremont Moraingelie

Elisian Roars to 148.148 mph in Indy time trials

At the Indianapolis Speedway, Elisian and Dick Rathmann led the opening practice for the Memorial Day 500. Rathmann posted 147.01 mph first, then Elisian hit 148.148 mph and 147.809 mph in cars owned by Sohn Zink. The Weatherman warned of possible thundershowers that could hamper Friday and Sunday trials.

Indianapolis Indianapolis Speedway Fd Elisian Dick Rathmann Elisian Elisiian Oakland Sohn Zink Tulsi

Councilman Assails Dodger Chavez Ravine Pact

Los Angeles councilman Pat McGee testified that the Dodgers seek to trade Wrigley Field for Chavez Ravine land and 9.8 acres, calling the deal a white elephant and hastily arranged. He contrasted it with a San Francisco Giants pact he claims is better, noting the Dodgers could own Chavez Ravine after 20 years.

Los Angeles Wrigley Field Dodgers Chavez Ravine Pat McGee McGee Ball Club Ravine Dodger-city Tunal City San Francisco Giants Dodger Walter O'Malley

Memphis Amateur Ist leads after 4-under 66 at $20 event

Amateur Ist at Memphis features PFC in the lead after a 4-under 66 in Friday’s first round. Mason Rudolph from Clarksville, stationed at Fort Chafee, displays steady driving and precise putting as the lone player to keep pace with the leader. Marty Furgol trails tied for second with 66 61 33.

Memphis L Avmg Pfc Mason Rudolph Clarksville Tenn Fort Chaffee Ark PFC Marty Furgol Lamont Iwith Las Ata Marty Mal Carysia Reutt Bree Vosaler Reamateut

Connollys to Compete in Bakersfield AAU Meet

Harold and Olga Connolly, renowned athletic couple, prepare to compete at the National AAU track and field championships in Bakersfield. The event takes place in June 2021, showcasing their endurance and sprinting prowess on a national stage.

Connollys Bakersfield Harold and Olga Connolly

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