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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1956

Page

6

Loyala Next for USF Machine WN THIS CORNER

Perplexing problems haunt Joe Duhem as he prepares for his fifth pro season. He is a holdout and doubts his Hollywood Star club chances while patching terms with Twink business manager Paul Jeschke. He hopes to reach AAA and return home to Long Beach, balancing playing, studying, and possible managing.

Joe Duhem Hollywood Star Club Joe Paul Jeschke Joe Friday Glass Ike Me Lneup New Orleans Hollywood J. T. MeeLyman Long Beach Tom Valley Jack Salveson Dick Cote Chuck Stevens Bradl Strobel Jesshke Clay Hopper Twinks Anaheim la Palma Park Carlos Bernier Felipe Montemayor Gail Henley Flyhawk Brigade Pittsburgh Pirate Club Bobby Bragan Gilmore Field Ba Gish Actlon Branch Nickey Mayfield Jerry Gardner Long Polyites Rickey Korea Toe John Herbold Poly High Berry & Berry Auto Agency Charleston Burlington, N Waco

Merkle Death Recounts Famous 1908 Boner

Longtime Giants star Fred Merkle died at 67 in Daytona Beach after a quiet life marked by his infamous 1908 “boner” play. He lifetime played 1907 to 1926, seen as a shrewd, aggressive infielder by Giants manager John McGraw.

Daytona Beach Fla Fred Merkle Merkle Giants John McGraw

Green Rivers Battle in Elimination Bout at Legion Tonight

Los Angeles middleweights Charlie Green and Neal Rivers clash in a 10 round bout at Hollywood Legion Stadium. The State Athletic Commission labels it an elimination toward a title vacancy, while both camps dispute whether the fight is for the championship or an eliminator.

Green Rivers Legion Los Angeles Charlie Green Neal Rivers Hollywood Legion ‘Stadium State Athletic Commission Willie Vaughan Norm Lockwood Ralph Gambina

Sports on Radio-TV Highlights Telecast Schedule

Radio and TV listings show Santa Anita Derby and Loyola matches among the day’s telecasts. Entries include KNXT KNXI KTLA and KMFO with times around 2 to 7 pm plus early afternoon races and local sports features.

Senta Sita KMFO SC Va Washington KNX Televisio KNXT UBF Loyola Green Va Ivers -Kas Oh Toller Déshy KTLA

Tribe Sweat Out Arrival of Ex-Sex Ace Carrasquel

The Indians cling to hope as ex shortstop Chico Carrasquel delays spring training, with GM Henk Greenberg demanding a clear story on his return. Al Lopez jokes about his arrival by boat as Vic Wertz and Bobby Avila face reporting delays.

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Cubs Hopefuls Duel With Banks For Short Stop Job

Winceniak and Meyers compete for the Cubs shortstop slot behind Ernie Banks, who at 25 has not missed a game in two seasons and is entrenched as the core shortstop talent. Both players are in training camp and face stiff odds as Banks remains the mainstay.

M2sa Ariz UPI Chicago Cub Zo Wincenial Ritchie Meyers Winceniax Meyers Cub Ernie Banks Neith Banks Winceniak Cubs Ernie

Judge rules Santee eligible for Knights of Columbus meet

New York judge Charles D Breitel of the Appellate Division ruled Wes Santee, once suspended for life by the AAU over alleged excessive expenses, eligible to compete in Madison Square Garden. An injunction granted Thursday permitting his entry was upheld against a SAG challenge.

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Dons Threaten USF in 9 PM Televised Showdown

Loyola Lions host unbeaten University of San Francisco in a key California Basketball Association clash after routing Pepperdine 94-69. Dons, led by All-America candidate Pill Woolpert and center Russell, seek a 49th straight fall victory and will rely on top unit for television audience tonight at 9 on KTLA Channel 5.

Pepperdine John Fransen Ermine Zappa GSE Warren Baxter LBCC Dons Bob Shumway Dick Zehms Loyola Lions Long Beach City College Los Angeles State Diablos University of San Francisco Itheir Pepper Jine Lions KTLA California Llhdl Woolpert Buck Dowell Waves Russell Woolpert Dick Satterlee Kight Carl Bolpt Pussell Capt. K. ©. Jones All-Amer Billy Donovan Diablos Tom Salvino Dave Benadard Tom Baker Playa del Rey Gans Atlantic Southland L. A Perperdiun Heoghranc Revelye Belgle Orin Voiz Toni Lepala

Bruins Beat Cal 85 80 For PCC Tie Hope

UCLA strong Willie Naulls scores 39 as the Bruins outpace California 85 to 80. Bruins clinch at least a PCC tie and need one more win in three games to secure the title and a NCAA regional bid. California’s Asplund and Friend lead Cal with 18 and 20 points respectively.

UCLA Bruins Willie Naulls California Venice High St. Usf Maroh Somccaulls Duane Asplund Calvi Neulls Asplund Friend Bob Blake Nauils Burkeyt Naylse Wat Rvaier Halong Agarose OG Dinas Tors Tole Hulflima

Costa Edges Vasquez In Unpopular Split Boxing Decision

Brooklyn lightweight Carmelo Costa fights off a long layoff to win a controversial split decision over Mexico’s Baby Vasquez before about 2,500 at Madison Square Garden. Costa says he will be sharper next bout on March 30 against Cherif Hemia. Vasquez protests the outcome.

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Boston stadium schedule listed for today’s games

Brief sports calendar item notes events at Boston venue with start times including 12:30 today and upcoming matchups. Names and places are partially garbled but indicate a schedule of races or games at a city stadium.

Boston Lace Caliente

Washington Huskies Rout Trojans in PCC Clash

The Huskies crushed Troy 105 to 84 to end the Trojans PCC title hopes. Bruie Eoin led Washington with 28 points as the Huskies built a 28 6 lead early in the second half and surged past the conference mark. Oregon beat Washington State 80 63 in another PCC tilt.

Seattle Washington Trojan Troy Wake Forest Huskies UCLA Bruie Eoin Oregon Washington State Eugene Ore USC Fedo

Cage Results USP box recap with names garbled

A messy OCR style summary lists boxing results and participant names with many errors. Notable entries include Emiferile Bo Wallington 105 and Harbor 3, plus Contes Bie Oregon $0 and Mateo 18. Overtime games feature Polygon Dimas Chapman 53 and W mmunt 41.

USP Emiferile Bo Wallington OLA Frog Harbor Paeble Lutheran Oregon Washington Comi Mateo Srerementa Cal Polygon Dimas Chapman

Why Is Floyd No. 12 Copyright Rating By Hal Woo

SAN FRANCISCO Saturday shorts note Floyd Patterson is rated No. 1 challenger for Archie Moore’s light heavy title by Ring Magazine, though he hasn’t faced top 10 light heavyweights recently. The piece covers boxing, college basketball, and PCC governance with speculative funding and ownership links.

San Francisco Archie Moore Ring Floyd Patterson Patterson Joey Maxim

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