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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1957

Page

17

Coliseum arena bid delays stall area basketball plan

Coliseum Commission president Jim Smith warned that finishing the new arena will be delayed by about 18 months beyond contract signing due to bids exceeding estimates as steel costs rise. The project aims to seat 2700 for basketball and 13600 for hockey, with NCAA championships hoped for, while coaches push for better facilities and alignment of finances.

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Fullmer Beats Greaves In Tough 10 Round Bout

Fullmer earns a split decision over Wilt Greaves in a hard fought ten round middleweight bout. Greaves lands strong jabs and thundering blows, while Fullmer presses with combinations, keeping the pace and surviving a close contest as rankings shift for the Bruins poll.

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Fullmer Beats Robinson in Pounding Rematch Talk

In a crowded arena promoter Mintz urged for a title rematch as Fullmer defeated Robinson on scores of 8-1-1, 6-2-1, and 9-1 under Ken Schulsen. The bout featured powerful hooks to the midsection and head leaving fans craving younger challengers.

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Sports Calendar notes for forthcoming events

Untidy OCR fragment lists several college and high school games with abbreviations and stray letters. It mentions Hueneme, Sto Ars, U.S. A953, and Ohio State with scattered team names and dates. The readable items suggest a schedule overview rather than full results.

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Demaret Wins Playoff in Thunderbird Invitational

Pat McCormick headlines a 92-athlete roster as Jimmy Demaret shoots a 67 to win the Thunderbird Country Club Invitational by eight strokes. Players Mike Souchak and Ken Venturi staged a strong rally, with Venturi needing a final-hole birdie for 276. Demaret, aged 45, had not played since September, yet posted 69 68 69 72 in the event, marking eight straight sub-70 rounds. The Long Beach area prepares for a major charity dinner honoring athletes, with Bob Lesson, Charles Dumas, John Ulszewska and others on the guest list. Pat McCormick receives the evening’s top award.

Terry Winn Palm Springs Jimmy Demaret Mike Souchakaril Ken Venturi Domaret Spuchak Venturi Big Mike Demarest Kiamesha Lake N. C Akron Crosby Bob Lesson Charles Dumas John Ulszewska Sammy ‘Lee Ben ‘Agajanian Troy Ruttmen Willie Hermatz Pat McCormids Wilson High Rober Roe Bent Mort Even Wau Fen Steve Beymour Rage Bevan Plathayek Bob la ‘Ang Lau’ Berhwret Chuck Bel Crmudell Blak Stevanson Rae “Fauna David Paparege Dave Regelitte Gov

Venturi Knocks Ball Into Spectator Pocket At Palm Springs

Golf star Ken Venturi delivered a 39 on a tough day at Thunderbird Country Club. He bogeyed multiple holes, mishit drives, and had a ball land in spectator George Clemens’s pocket, prompting a game-long scramble as Venturi finished well off the leaders.

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college basketball scores from night games

Reading shows results with several teams like Arizona, South Carolina, Kentucky and Florida. The text lists scores including Arizona over State 47 to ? and Alabama 87 over Georgia 70 with other unclear matchups.

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Local Race Schedule Notice Amid OCR Noise

Fragmented text shows a race timing notice with unclear event name. Mentions 8:30 start and a venue or sponsor tag. Readable items include a time, partial location, and scattered codes suggesting a sports schedule entry.

Golf round description with a threesome on a par five

A fragmented report describes a golf round where players hit a 538-yard par five, making a four after a ridge, while Souchak birdied the first then bogeyed the third after a 14 foot putt. Victory and errors are noted with Venitori taking a double bogey on the third after a sliced tee shot.

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Illini Lose Star Center Amid Conference Turmoil

Ohio State fell to Michigan State 73 64 while Purdue beat Northwestern 81 77. Illinois center George Bonn Salle was declared ineligible after failing a sociology course, sidelining him for the next week and leaving him out of Saturday’s Purdue game.

Jay Associated Ohio State Diiners Rome Buckeyes Michigan State Purdue Northwestern Clinois George Borsalle Bonsalle

Celtics Voters Debate: Are They Greatest Ever

Boston Celtics receive praise as a potential all-time great team while pundits compare them to the Lakers era. Red Auerbach’s club defeats Philadelphia 305-95, boosting claims of a young core led by Cousy and Sharman and sparking debate about lasting dominance.

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Williams Names Mantle Era's Best Batter

Ted Williams, baseball great, called Mickey Mantle the best batter of this era and said the New York Yankees remain the team to beat for the American League pennant. Williams will sign a new contract with the Boston Red Sox for about 100000. He praised Don Larsen as a deceptive pitcher and predicted Dodgers agreement with his view.

Oscar Fraleymiami Ted Williams Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Williams Boston Boston Red Sox Ted Don Larsen Yankees St. Louis Browns Dodgers

Robinson hints at managerial role after playing career

Jackie Robinson, in Los Angeles as NAACP freedom fund chair, says he would consider managing but could still play part time. Mayor Norris F. of Los Angeles honors him, and officials call him a fine American. He estimates reaching 100 games this season and hitting around 330 with 25 homers, while eyeing a rule change on bases on balls. Williams predicts benefits from the new walks rule as he approaches 400 at bats.

Jackie Robinson Los Angeles Freedom Fund National Assn Advancement of Colored People Robinson Norris Foulson Los Stangeles Board of Supervisors Cit Yackey Ted Ewer E Williams

Real Clown Bums Hire Circus Ace at Ebets Field

Dodger manager West Alston must play along as 68-year-old Emmett Belly, famed Ringling Brothers star, joins the Dodgers to liven home games at Ebbers Field. Owner Walter O’Malley says Belly’s hire relieves tension and boosts morale for Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Dodger West Alston Eebets Field Alston Dodgers Moxday Emmett Belly Tomer Ringling Brothers’ Circus Teenliven

Wrestling Results Show Key Detailed Outcomes

Wrestling results from the stadium event list several match outcomes. Key Brown defeated Gor. Ani while Stan Hernandez drew with Jungle Ming, and Sandor Kovara faced another opponent. The readable fragments indicate a varied card with multiple dismissals and nonfinish calls.

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