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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1955

Page

12

Old Man Kinder Still Commanding Major League Mound

Rounding toward age 41, Red Sox veteran Connie Kinder remains the oldest active major leaguer. Once with the Browns and Cardinals, he recalls pitching legends like Connie Mack and Cy Young and explains his daily throwing routine to stay sharp. Kinder, nicknamed Old Rocking Chair and Old Grand Dad, reflects on durability, arm care, and facing hitters like Mickey Mantle with mixed results.

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Beavers claim PCC title under Slats Gill at Corvallis

Oregon State College Beavers clinch a fourth PCC basketball crown under coach Slats Gill, overcoming setbacks and building toward an NCAA Regionals bid. The piece notes Gill’s patience, key players like Wade Malbrook, and the looming matchup with USC and the Dons, with context on past struggles and future prospects.

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Boudreau Pleased With Conditioning After Intrasquad

West Palm Beach reports show manager Lou Sordeeau pleased with players conditioning after the first intrasquad game. He noted pitchers would be ready as Goose went to Kansas City and lauded overall effort despite a flat training pace.

Boudreau West Palm Beach Lou Sordeeau Kansas City Atalstics

Billikens, St Louis Enter NIT as NCAAs Near

The NCAA tournament nears with seven new conference champions earning berths and Tulsa picked to represent the Missouri Valley. St Louis clinches an NIT bid after a title tie, while dual playoff scenarios hinge on Princeton and Columbia Pennsylvania in a late-season playoff at Princeton.

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Heart Attack Fatal to Wife of Cub Exec

Mrs. Clarence Rowland, 71, wife of the Chicago Cubs executive, died Sunday at her home. Rowland, former Pacific Coast League president and now executive vice president of the Cubs, had arrived from the spring training camp in Mesa.

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Robinson Pulls Out Sparring Bout Stirs Boston Fight Doubts

Massachusetts Boxing Commission weighs suspending Sugar Ray Robinson after his last minute withdrawal from the Boston 10 rounder with Georgie Small. Promoter Sam Silverman reports $4,000 in advance sales and $3,000 lost in promotion. Robinson's camp cites illness. promoter Wirth says he remains committed to a March 13 Cincinnati bout.

Boston Massachusetts Boxing Commission Suger Ray Robinson Georgie Small Brooklyn Cincinnati Art Wirth Robinson Back Johnny Lomebardo Sam Silverman George Gainford Mission Silverman Small Omy Her Massachusetts Commission Ted Olla Milwaukee

Ferris Defends Scandinavian Guests At Indoor Meet

AAU official Ferris criticizes two Scandinavian sprinters for saying they were not entertained. He notes Nielsen, Boysen ran well due to modest entertainment and claims the events drew large crowds at Madison Square Garden while denying aims of a show. He cites offers from Yale and choices about venues and clubs.

NEW Mork Tan Ferris AAU Guntur Nielsen Auriun Boysen Toda Mardison Square Garden Ferris

Canada Clinches World Hockey Title In Dominant Run

Canada captured its 15th world title at the world amateur championship in Cortina d Ampezzo, going undefeated through eight games. Led by Bill Warwick and Mike Shebasa, they defeated the Russians 4-2 and blanked Penteton Club 35-0 in the final round. The United States finished fourth, one point behind Czechoslovakia, with Doni Rigazla earning the No. 1 goaltender honor in the all-star squad.

Krefeld Germany Canada Penteton Club British Columbia Inter Games Cortina D's Pezzo Italy Panthers Bill Warwick New York Rangers National Hockey League Mike Shebasa United States Doni Rigazla Cambridge Mass

Delaney Opens Campaign in New York Title Bid at St Nicholas Arena

Delaney of Akron starts his bid for welterweight or middleweight crown facing Sugar A Wilson of New York at St Nicholas Arena. Delaney, a county engineer department laborer, shocked boxing by unanimous decision over welterweight champion Johnny Saxton in Akron on Feb 12. He is ranked sixth among middleweight contenders and favored at 3-1. Also on the card, Gili Turner and Joe Alieri meet in a 10 round welterweight bout at Brooklyn Eastern Parkway Arena. Turner favored at 11-3.

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NCAA Debates Video Plan To Soothe Rising Controversy

In New York the NCAA television committee meets to reconsider its half national half regional football TV plan amid rebellion from the Pacific Coast and Western groups. The plan would have five weeks of national telecasts and five weeks of regional games during the season. A mail vote was postponed and today's meeting is to decide the next step.

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Clark Seeks Title in Baton Rouge Playoff

In Baton Rouge Louisiana Billy Maxwell former national amateur champion from Odessa Texas led an 18 hole playoff with two seasoned pros for first prize in the Baton Rouge Open. The outcome hinges on the final holes as Maxwell shoots for his first PGA tournament win in a tense finish.

Baton Rouge Billy Maxwell Odessa Tex

Seattle Tops Skate Meet In West Coast Championship

Skaters from Seattle led the West Coast Lighted Championship meet in Los Angeles as top finishers qualified for the Nation Championships in Colorado Springs. Veterans Maxwell, Wininger, Clark posted notable totals while Furgol led the pro field before trouble disrupted his round. Bar, Sherritt, and others also posted strong scores in a chaotic results scene.

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Loyola Opens NAIA Court Bid Tonight

Loyola opens the NAIA tournament in Kansas City as Alderson-Broaddus and Teachers College lead the 32 team field. Alderson-Broaddus star Carl Marman, averaging 31.6 points per game, headlines a weeklong schedule cutting to a four game Thursday night and two games Friday.

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New Bua for Cincy Werle

Tampa UPI reports Bill Werle the left handed pitcher purchased by the Cincinnati Reds faced a health scare. Werle diagnosed with insect in pants gag but manager Birdie Tebbetts backs him, praising his two curve types and control after 11 pro seasons.

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Sports Calendar With Mixed Regional Matches and Venues

A scrambled schedule lists Long Beach State vs Lox An Belen State at Griffith Park at 1 pm and LBCC vs Wales WV cu, CG, 3 pm. Wilson faces Compton at Rio Honea 2 36 week, Paty, Sam Loarrach Armed Worcer vat Imirhament. LECC 7 30, Roving Best Side areas Nim Werstting Hallrwoni Legion Stadium. DG Amn Loller Nethy Mollewhed Sports Arena, aan pm.

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Nashua Leads Caliente Future Book Derby Odds

Nashua top the Caliente Future Book for the Kentucky Derby as the 2%4 to 1 favorite after winning the Flamingo Stakes. Swaps, Santa Anita Derby winner, among heavily backed at 19 to 1, with Blue Ruler and Summer Tan also cited as contenders.

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Sports on Radio T RADIG de Ai fan s P Santa ARIA news

This fragment notes radio sports coverage with references to fans and events. It hints at a radio program and sports updates driven by listener interest, focusing on local teams and play-by-play excitement. Details are sparse, but the item marks ongoing sports radio activity.

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Seven in Contention for Jacksonville Women Open

In a star-studded finish at Hyde Park, seven players vie for victory in the Jacksonville Women's Open. After 54 holes Patty Berg and Jackie Pung share the lead at 225, with Fay Crocker on 226 and several contenders within two strokes. Mary Lena Faulk recently turned pro, while Marlene Bauer and Betty Mackinnon also sit near the top alongside Joyce Ziske.

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