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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1960

Page

25

Third Major League Puzzle May Be Solved Soon

Quotes mix dissension as 3rd major league puzzle nears a decision by New York City officials on a possible Flushing Meadows stadium. Shea stresses labor of love and civic pride while others like Curtice and Arcaro discuss coaching, racing and racing plans amid broad sports debates.

Spahn World’ of Sports F . William A. Shea New York City Flushing Meadows Shea Pappy Lewis West Virginia Pittsburgh Steelers Cactus Jack Curtice Stanford Curtice

Krause Calls for Fitness Emphasis Across Youth Lower Levels

Notre Dame athletic director Moose Krause urges greater focus on fitness in junior high, high school, and college. He notes a survey showing Japanese youths aged 11 to 19 were stronger than Americans, and says the same pattern appears in European nations. The piece weaves in various sports tidbits, including Browns, Palmer, Groza, and boxing notes, reflecting a broad sports column voice.

Wilmington del UY Moose Krause Notre Dame Kraving

Readers vent on Dodgers and sports writers in letters

Readers from San Pedro to Long Beach criticize Dodgers performance and columnist Bob Kelley. They demand honest inside-team insight, question press allegiance, and poke at Kelley's broadcasting, with multiple signatures and locations cited.

Seauers Biess Dodgers Sam Salina San Pedro Sammy Dodger Witon Compton John Rob Kelley Kelley San Francisca Yailey Carl Furillo Francis “Michael Scott E. Rosecrans Downy He Kel Pittsburgh Pirates Ron “Kline Bob Kelley Giardello Pail Long Beach Babbo Trojan Lancer

Pecarovich Named Head Coach at San Diego U

Mike Pecarovich, longtime St. Anthony High School teacher and coach, is named head football coach at San Diego University signing a two year contract. He succeeds Paul Platz who resigned after the previous season. San Diego U is a Catholic college with an independent schedule.

St. Anthony Mike Pecarovich San Diego University Pecarovich Jat St. Anthony Gonzaga WU Loyola W Ray Blaherly Paul Platz San Diego U Schefinle

Kelley Hospitalized After Stomach Disorder

Press-Telegram columnist Bob Melley has been hospitalized with a stomach disorder at Daniel Freeman Memorial Hospital in Inglewood. He will undergo tests and X rays for the remainder of the week.

Press-Telegram Bob Melley Daniel Freeman

Clyde Walker to be honored at Long Beach tennis tribute

More than 100 Long Beach area tennis enthusiasts attend a testimonial dinner for Clyde Walker, 68, a longtime Recreation Department instructor who retires after 95 years in tennis. The event at Recreation Park honors his work shaping players and the city’s tennis program, with attendance expected from former students and colleagues.

Clyde Walker Long Beach Recreation Peter Hayden Recreation Park Courts Bryan Hudgson Long Beach Area Kendr. Clyde, Walker Recreation Recreation Park 7Th St Oen Walcot Oy Walkermasden Darlene Monte‘bello Jim Buck Campton Py Walter Dauchy Recreation Department Santa Anita Stockhold Sundreds Os. Sear Long Beach Robert P. Strub The Strub Meimbient Board Swank Arcadia Shrine

Strub Pressures Santa Anita Shuffle in Proxy Battle

The editorial voices strong public support for Strub to control Santa Anita amid a heated race for track leadership. It argues that the heir should be allowed to steer the enterprise and criticizes the entrenched interests seen behind the current power structure.

Strub Concensus Track Thelfight Big Busi Santa Anita Ness

Dinner attendees include new Long Beach recreation head

Among those attending will be Dale Hoskin who will replace Walter Scott as Long Beach recreation director along with Walt Sheek, recreation official, and Peter Hay.

Dale ‘Hoskin Walter Scott Long Beach Walt Sheek Peter Hay

Game at BOUNGMON TELE Avalteriviris BED pur

An unclear sports snippet mentions a game at a venue with possible team names Suerte Worse and Racia-Los Atamitas. Police Bayard Eda Auta Af Joriaa BE Ba Fothe are readable as scattered proper nouns. No clear outcome or date emerges.

Los Atamitas Bee Police Boungmon

Woes Hit Score And Sox In 1960 Debut Loss

Associated Press reports another setback for the Chicago White Sox as starter Heri Score makes his 1960 debut with a four unearned run, three hit outing by Bud Daley. The Sox drop to sixth, four games behind idle Cleveland, while Kansas City gains, tied with Washington. Willie's McCovey homers helped the Giants win 9-8 over St. Louis, tying Pittsburgh for first.

Associated Press Heri Chicago White Sox Hawk Rayer Bud Daley Kansas City Sox Battoit Washington Senators Baltimore Orioles Pteaiant San Francisco Willie McCovey Uaeke Pittsburgh St. Louis

Demeter and Davis Back in, Duke Out

Dodgers shuffle lineup at Wrigley as Duke Snider is doubtful with a knee injury. Gil Hodges moves to cleanup while Demeter and Davis reclaim outfield spots and Roseboro, Moon lead with steady averages. Alston aims to fix hitting and pitching balance before Wednesday’s game.

Demeter Davis Duke nue@ Mercury Cubs Dodgers Alston Giants Dodger Glen Hobbie Trils Duke Snider Gil Hodges John Roseboro Inglfth Sandy Amoros Tommy Davis Dor Demeter Elgb Roseboro Moon Hodges Roger ‘Craig Edgers Wedesday

Coast League results and standings noted

In a partial Coast League recap, Pees T's San Glens AAS played at Teary with 3 to 5. The International League appears referenced with teams including Rochester and Paniveal, showing scattered scores and matchups amid incomplete text. The fragment hints at a late season schedule and results without full clarity.

Wera The Cos San Glens

LISTON SEEKS TITLE SHOT AFTER KO VICTORY

Sonny Liston, fresh from a first round TKO of Harris after battering Roy Harris Monday night, declares he wants a title shot and will fight anyone who blocks his path. He notes Harris fell early as he knocked him down three times in the round.

Henry Wank Kaye Rory Calhoun IP Gene Fullmer Eddie Arcaro Blue Houston Sonny Liston Roy Harvis Hareris Harris Hin Liston

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