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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1956

Page

13

Dodgers and Cubs scout new pitching and camp notes

In Los Angeles Angels camp the manager weighs options and mentions Dice Drott and Bob Anderson as promising pitchers. He references losses from last season, names several players, and notes hopes for a faster start aided by trades and callups while comparing to nearby teams and leagues.

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Robertson Denies Demanding Excessive Exhibition Expenses

Ronnie Robertson a 9 year old Long Beach skater ranked No 2 amateur in the world faced an AAU probe over alleged excessive expenses for exhibitions in Europe. Robertson said he did not demand such payments and his father and coach defended him amid an investigation by USFSA and AAU authorities. The case follows a recent AAU lifetime suspension of Wes Santee for similar expense allegations.

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Giants and Indians To Clash At Wrigley Field

Giants led by Billy Rigney host the Indians in a two game weekend set at Wrigley Field with Jim Hearn facing Herb Score in the opener. Sunday’s tilt features Ruven Gomez against Bob Lemon as both teams showcase spring depth and battle for lineup spots.

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Ulcers Not Target for Bragan Rigney Debut Year

Debuting managers Bill Bragan and Rigney face a spring with mixed results as the Giants and Pirates split intra squad games. The Yankees, Angels, and Dodgers showcase early power with homers by Brown Haas and Stevenson highlight. Padres edge Rainiers 6-4 in San Bernardino as spring games continue.

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USF and UCLA Face Off In Regional Showdown Tonight

San Francisco seeks another NCAA run without star guard K C Jones as UCLA tests its improved form in a Corvallis regional clash. The Dons, 24 0, take on UCLA 19 5 while Temple, Iowa State, SMU and USF loom as regional favorites despite recent upsets.

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Ex L B Athlete Drives Chieftains Run to NCAA Regionals

Seattle Universitys Chieftains lift their profile under coach Brightman a 32 year old veteran as they push toward Western NCAA regional playoffs. The squad features tall post Bert Brichtman and sharpshooter Strickformer with OBrien twins past stars inspiring the team and aiming to outshine Loyola Maryland and Harlem Globetrotters in a bid to reach the big stage.

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Giants rally past Cubs in five to one victory

Near five hit pitching from Worthington McCall and Wilhelm powered the Giants to a 5-1 win over the Cubs with New York tallying 15 hits including a Daryl Spencer homer. Other games saw Senators fall 4-3 to the Phillies and A's blank the White Sox 1-0 as Conley impressed in his first post injury start.

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UCLA Nets 21 Payoff From USC Over Paint Incident

USC officials disclosed a payment of 558 to UCLA after paint was thrown at Trojan rooters and band members during a fall football game. Despite UCLA’s 17-7 win, the figure equates to about 214 dollars per point as the rivals await a rematch next season.

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Exhibition Baseball Schedule Mixed Cities Saturday and Sunday

Exhibition baseball listings show Cleveland versus Glantz and other pairings across multiple cities including Los Angeles Hollywood Anaheim Seattle Sacramento and Portland with Sunday rematches and games at Wrigley Field Palm Springs and San Bernardino among venues and matchups. Notable pairings include Cleveland vs Giants and Los Angeles vs Hollywood with dates marked Saturday and Sunday across several venues.

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Brovia Sold to Buffalo by Vancouver Mounties

veteran outfielder Joe Brovia, age 34, was sold by the Vancouver Mounties of the Coast League to Buffalo. Brovia batted .325 last season for Oakland, signaling a significant midseason trade.

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Logart Faces Welter Battle as 3-1 Favorite on TV

New York report says Logart, a Camaguey Cuba welterweight, is a 3-1 favorite tonight in a 10 round TV main event at Madison Square Garden. The rising 22 year old has won four straight and stopped Gaspar Fuentes in a recent bout. Ortega, Mexican opponent, also scored a notable win in the semi final as the night features 15 knockouts across the card.

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Baseball flashback Joe Gordon at second for Detroit today

Fort Myers Florida reports Buck Harris to decide lineup changes for Detroit including a possible comeback attempt by 42 year old Joe Gordon who retired in 1950. Gordon says he is willing to try second base for four five innings while Harris weighs options and confirms he remains a coach.

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Controversy Over Camera Request In Skater Ronnie Robertson Case

Mrs Christine Robertson admitted she asked if her son Ronnie Robertson could receive a camera during the Munich world championships trip. Albert Robertson said Ronnie planned no exhibitions, while USFSA president Kenneth Brown warned that a proven demand could end Ronnie's amateur status.

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Derby-Ciemepis-Auditorium and Pasadena Arenas Sports Calendar

Sports calendar items include Gyminatics Santa Monica at LECC Tid swimming Midwestern prep prelims at Wilava pool Saturday College baseball Santa Hazon Coie Exhibition Basenall at sample slate. Also prep baseball Sah Ditgo at Jordan Exhibithin Basenall slate. State at Oseldental Stricers Glut vs Diero Navy Glendale JC BC Arizona Tennla Recreation Park closed. Ho Gun Club 10 am. Sport Car aces Santa Gartera 1:50.

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Radio and TV Sports Coverage Digest

Broadcast listing notes KNXT schedule with noon program, Feud halts and regional match ups. Mentions Dequesne and Syracuse game, and a 21002 pm slot.

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USF Will Miss Jones Too Much In UCLA Tie

Nibs Price, former California coach, predicts UCLA will whip USF as Jones is out. The piece lists multiple ex-college coaches and sports figures involved in various roles across football, basketball, and track, with scattered notes on potential moves and careers in California and beyond.

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