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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1957

Page

16

Sugar Robinson Reveals Bribe Offers In boxing session

Middleweight champion Sugar Ray Robinson said he rejected bribe offers of hundreds of thousands from gamblers and hoodlums but did not report them to avoid trouble. He noted such offers came "throughout my career" and kept details private to protect others. NYSAC Chairman Helfand announced a public hearing with Robinson under oath to be scheduled after the weigh in.

Greenwood Lake N.Y Sugar Rey Robinson Robinson Spacmate Lee Williams Julius Helfand New York State Athletic Commission

Anthony Moore title clash eyed by Moore Era makes headlines

Hank Solren gworth notes Friday night’s Moore Anthony fight as the focal point, predicting Anthony’s ascent could wreck division hierarchies. He catalogs past title bids, rivalries, and a tangent about the Century Club banquet revealing football poise among State College players versus City College.

Century Club State College City Callege City College

Moore Dominates Anthony In Lopsided Boxing Heat

Moore, weighing 175 pounds, outboxed challenger Anthony across six rounds. Anthony showed brief moments in round two and four but was overwhelmed by Moore’s sharp right hands and body blows. The bout ended with Anthony failing to threaten a knockout as Moore controlled the action.

Anthony Moers Moore Arch Archie Tony Arc Moors

Aussie Swimmer Joins USC After Olympic Stars

Australian swimmer Jon Henrichs, a standout on the Olympic Games team, announced Friday he will enroll at the University of Southern California alongside fellow Australian Murray Rose. The move adds a top national talent to USC's roster ahead of upcoming competitions.

Jon Henrichs Australia Murray Rose The University of Southern California

UCLA Rolls Over Air Force in Scoring Rampage

UCLA built a rapid 26-0 lead and cruised past Air Force as Kendall and Phillips connected for key gains. Long and Wilson added TDs, with multiple Bruins drives punctuated by interceptions and a late scoring march to seal a dominating 40-0 output.

Billington Bruins Speciasuler Kendall Dick Waller Kenstall Gertsman Charles Zaleski Rosane Phil Lane Bruin Duncan UCLA Dick Butler Sallee Long Dave Phillips Falcons Air Force Jim Steffen Bilingtom Dive Peterson Dan Johnson Wilson Tole Lang

Bears Rout Browns 29-3 in Exhibition Clash

Chicago Bears overpower Cleveland Browns 29 to 3 at Soldier Field. Willie Gallimore scores twice including a 26 yard reverse. George Blanda adds three field goals and a 0 yard pass to Jim Dooley. Browns fail to mount scoring drives as their QBs rush into pressure.

Chicago Bears Cleveland Browns Willie Gallimore Florida A&m Lash Soldier Field Browns Driv Heir Loun Groza Perry Jeter George Blanda Blanda Ed Brown Jim Dooley Bear Cleveland Joseseeee Cowrland Dooley Vin Leorn Canveroil

Spahn Notches 20th As Braves Rout Cubs 9 3

Braves lefty Warren Spahn earned his 20th win as Milwaukee routed the Chicago Cubs 9 3. Spahn scattered three hits and cruised through seven innings before the bullpen settled the game, with Fred Haney guiding a strong late push and Milwaukee building a five-run seventh to seal the victory.

Spahn Braves Cubs Chicago Warren Tory Enis Fred Haney Peplanthin Milwaukee Braves Bob Bush Chicago Cubs

Indians Rally Past White Sox 4 2 for Ninth Inning Win

Cleveland shocks Chicago 4 2 as Bobby Avila drives in the decisive run with a ninth inning single. Indians withstand White Sox threats and hand Chicago a pennant-chasing setback in a late a la mode rally in Cleveland.

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Phillies Rally Past Dodgers in Ninth to Win 3-2

Philadelphia Phillies edge Brooklyn 3-2 as Stan Lopata drives in the winning run with a ninth inning sacrifice fly after Chico Fernandez opened with a first inning homer. The error-filled box score shows Phillies and Dodgers players and substitutions.

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Air Force Baseball Bracket Finalists Crowned

Air Force claims final bracket position as APB News covers the championship finish. Pucku AFB details unclear. source fragment limits full context.

Air Force Pucku Afb

Nats Lose to Orioles in Tight Johnson Victory

In Baltimore, a two-out eighth inning rally by Al Pilarcik broke a pitching duel between Baltimore's Johnson and Washington's Clevenger, giving the Orioles a 1-0 win over the Senators. Key lineups show Gardner, Goodman, and Townson among the players, with touches of defensive changes cited late in the game.

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Beavers Solid Pick to Handle Trojans

PORTLAND crowd of over 33,000 expected tonight as Oregon State hosts Southern California. Trojans, favorites challenged by penalties and injuries, face Don Clark in his debut while Oregon State hopes for its first win over Troy since 1946.

Beavers Portland Oregon Southern California Trojans Oregon State Oregonians Troy Tommy Prothro Don Clark Clark Gregor State Trojans Cae Gash Tardizaal Ile

Wallop by Cunningham Delivers Cardinals’ 7 5 Win Over Reds

Joe Cunningham, St. Louis Cardinals' No. 1 pinch hitter all season, hit a 10th inning homer to cap a 7-5 victory over the Cincinnati Redlegs. The win keeps the Cardinals four games back of the first-place Milwaukee Braves as pennant hopes stay alive. Kennedy walked Wally Moon to ignite the rally and Cunningham delivered the decisive blow.

Cincinnati Joe Cunningham St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Redlegs Bill’ Kennedy Wally Moon Cardinals Mulqwaukee Braves Shaana

Belma Durando Meet in Legion Fight at Hollywood Stadium

The 16 round main event at Hollywood Legion Stadium features Welterweight champion Joey Dorenilo of Pan American Gnomes facing 18 year old Haitian? from Wilmington in a bout. Durando of Holyrood has 8 wins by stoppage and 13 total wins, while Belma has won all seven pro fights after a Ban ning High School graduation. First bout set for 8:30 p.m.

Joey Dorenilo Gnomes Frankie Belma Censatian Wilmington Hollywood Legion Stdium Durando Holyrood Belma Banning High School

Yankees seize seven game lead with 4 0 victory over Red Sox

New York beats Boston 4 to 0 as Yogi Berra hits three run homer and Whitey Ford earns his 11th despite a late Boston rally led by Ted Williams and Jackie Jensen. The win extends the Yankees lead to seven games and reduces the magic number to two.

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Southern Association Final Etayrott Attinta 4

A readably garbled sports item notes a final in the Southern Association with a scoreline mentioning 1-0 and teams Nesnoil and Atlania. The readable fragments imply a low scoring decisive result in a regional contest.

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Arnett’s 40 yard burst shocks muddy Mobile crowd

Bob Kelley recalls a miserable Mobile trip except for Fon Arnett’s 40 yard touchdown run for the Rams. He describes the field as sinky and muddy, Wade and Marconi’s later plays, and the announcer’s struggle with the slick conditions. The piece closes with memories of Navy days and a plug for Bed Kelley on KMPC.

Los Angeles Fon Arnett Mlurey Amuucu Arnett Rams Tank Younger Redskins Washington Joe Marconi Reol Bill Wade Marconi Wade Tommy Wilson Wilson William Mobile Alabama

Ferrie Reaches Trans-Miss Semifinals in Golf Tourney

Long Beach player Mrs. James Ferrie defeated Judy Anderson of Sacramento 2 and 1 at the Desert Inn course to reach the Trans Miss Golf Tourney semifinals. Ferrie led 1 up at the turn, went 2 up after 10, and closed at the 17th with a birdie three.

Las Barbara Romack Porter Sacramento Clifford Ann Creed Opelousas Victoria Porter Ferrie Floday

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