Durocher Rumors and Gin Rummy Talk In Baseball Circles
A gossiping gin rummy partner discusses Leo Durocher’s baseball future and star names like Fred Haney Bob Elliott Billy Jurges and Casey Stengel. The talk covers manager choices Angels Rigney and Durocher’s reputation, with players muttering about who deserves to manage and who is blackballed while Durocher pursues daily gin matches in Southern California clubs.
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Leo Durocher
Durocher
Coud
Lippy
Angels
Monager
Fred Haney
Leo
Eters
Bob Elliott
Billy Jurges
Brooklyn
New York
Casey Stengel
Yankees
Gilelins
Hector Lopez
Elston Howard
Bob Cerv
Yogi Berra
Tony Kubek
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Rigney
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Vikes Extend Streak Stop LACC’s at 7
Long Beach City College held off Los Angeles in a non league game 77-67 at the Viking gym. Aton Carmichael led with 19 points, with Lyn Hodge and Frank Roy adding 16 each, while Roy sparked a second half run after entering late in the first half.
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Bob Shirley
Long Beach City College
Los Angeles
Viking Gym
Long Beach
Vikings
Skein
Cubs
Aton Carmichael
Lyn Hodge
Frank Roy
Clayborn Jones
Bob Hunt
Roy
City League Basketball Report from Humistony and Nearby
Local City League action shows mixed results with teams like E Humistony and Fishers posting wins. Notable matchups include Plantation chub against Chandier and Chorah of Bretwen, with several substitutions listed and multiple players named across rosters.
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Humistony PA Fishers
Lealley
Slenhens
Conran
Stewart
Arbogast
Ryreata ii
Onas Ia
Tlavren
Esai
Suveenall
Bee Martinat Uti
McKeann
Raphany Chaset
Lynwood Agih
Taggeri
Jeltris
Sterey
Bruce GM Cee
Stok
Thayam Ta
Camay
Sulaah
Brown
Malyeaye
Rudd Gebraidt
Ke Lavine
My Keeitn Santon
Wishman Oy
Hody
Warren
Robinsen
Gomes
al JoWerstn
Jokin
Ammy Vent
Isk Chorah
Bretwen Ty Foursavare
Ny Tendents
Coast Guard
Parks Mevaco
ATS
Scol sAinoeigans
al Poly
Deantyile
Tournament Scores From Valley Area Meet Report
In a crowded scorecard of games multiple teams posted results. Aveeilia defeated Wilson db 59 to 7 while Huntington Beach Excelsion beat Fulleroit 30 to 6. Santa Montea topped El Wanle 6 to 5 with Redondo Beach down El Segunda 82 to 4.
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Aveeilia
Wilson Db
Whittier
Hopwath Ai Iets
Sante Fe
Paramount Paramount
Atone
Attesla
Moreingside
Santa Montea
A. el Wanle
Mira, Casta
el Segunda
Redondo Beach
Merry-Go-Round and LA sports sound off on coaches
Commentary from Fred Shausen of the Lakers and Lou Mohs on Russell versus Chamberlain. Southern California crowds undershot expectations as 3,000 attended a game while prior events drew around 10,000. Charger taxi squad quarterback Jack Crabtree praises Sid Gillman’s complex playbook.
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Lou Mohs
Laker
Southern California
Jack Crabtree
Charger
Lear Sid Gillman
Gillman
Jack
Arcadia Powers Past Wilson 59 to 46 in Nonleague Clash
Arcadia exploded for 42 points in the second and third periods to defeat Wilson 59 46. Don Trotter led Arcadia with 17 points while Doug Bolcon added 17 second half points and Cole paced Wilson with 12. Arcadia improve to 3 1? Wilson drops to 2 2 inpreleague play.
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Amos
Arcadia High
Wilson
Arcadiaa
Doug Bolcon
Don ‘Trotter
Bolcon
Atradia
Trotter
Botin Cole
Bruin
Lyse
Witan
Agentia
Marino
Teter
Brown U1 & Share
Uit Ravtkofeilsere Lay
Aeniina
Cole
Bovern
St Rhorer Ct
Aannean
Omir
Mallory
Fisha
Vilwon
Arcadia
Ber Seove
Ulsana
Neewwia
Shy Wilson
Phillies trade Conley for Sullivan in MLB swap
The Philadelphia Phillies send pitcher Gene Conley to the Boston Red Sox for Frank Sullivan, both pitchers. Conley, now with the Boston Celtics in the NBA, went 8-14 with the Phillies last season while Sullivan recorded 6-16 for the Red Sox.
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Philadelp Hauiiy
Philadelphia Phillies
Gene Conley
Boston Red Sox
Frank Sullivan
Conley
Boston Celtics
Phillies
Sullivan
Red Sox
Irvin Earns First String All America Honors
Lonzo Irvin of Long Beach City College was named first string All America by the Williamson National Football Rating Service after a sensational season with the JRB champions. Vikings fullback Irvin carries the mail for the post office during the holidays while Giers Stith Crosby Martin Andrews receive special mention or honorable mention awards.
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Lonzo Irvin
Long Beach City College
Williamson National
Viking
Mike Giers
Jim Stith
Don Crosby
Willie Martin
Andrews
Ohio State Tops Nation in Fans as Attendance Surges
Ohio State leads national attendance as college football totals exceed 20 million for the first time. The NCAA reports a season gate increase of 788,065, the second largest one-year rise in history. UCLA gains while Southern California falls by about 75,000. UCLA averaged 36,045 over six games. SC drew 215,948 versus 292,080 last year.
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Uniontate
National Collegiate Athletic Association Service
Bureat
UCLA
Southern California
Bruins
Lakers Triumph Over Hawks In Tight Contest
Rod Hundley led the Lakers with scoring support from West in a strong rookie showing. Si Green struggled as West’s outside shooting and drives helped the Lakers pull ahead early in the second period. Handley dished 10 assists and scored 21, while Pettit limited by double teams and Krebs contributed crucial baskets.
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Rod Hundiey
Elgin
West
Hawks
Si Green
Betty Grable
Handley
Tommy Hawkins
Rudy LaRusso
Bob Pettit
Pettit
Jim Krebs
SMU
Jim
Baylor
Lakers
Lavangeles St Bovis
Ferrari
Alcorn
Faust Sreel
Hawking Lacour
Handle
Angels Trade Talks Stir With Shantz And Rigney
The exchange includes Bobby Shantz and one man Rigney as Fred Haney and Lex expressing mixed views. Shantz says he is glad for the trade and ready to contribute with the Angels, while rejecting a long wait to play elsewhere. Other notes discuss Grba, Beans Reardon, and veteran Red Wilson deciding on retirement to join the Los Angeles club. The Angels also acquire three minor leaguers Haywood Sullivanis John MacClain and Leo Burke, with Sullivan hitting .161 last year.
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Rigney
Fred Haneying
Lex
Angels
New York
Bobby Shantz
Yankee
Yankees
Shanta
Angel
Cerv
Philadelphia
Daryl Johnson
Jors
St. Louis Cardinals
Jana
Yankee Vatcher
Grba
Beans Reardon
Red Wilson
Cleveland
Los Angeles
Washington
Haywood Sullivanis
Seattle
John MacClain
Charleston
Leo Burke
Rochester
Sullivan
Boston
MacClain
Burke
Pirates Rally Past Lakewood In First Round Clash
High surged from six points down in the final period to beat Lakewood 48 41 in the Pirates annual invitational tournament and earn a consolation bracket date with Downey. Lakewood’s setback came as Downey awaits later action while Pius X defeated the Vikings 65 36.
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Ofnnis Putnam Paramount
High
Lakewood
Pirates
the Lancers
Downey
Vikings
Pius X
Hytra Hatic Transmission Exchange Ad
Classified notice for transmission exchange and repair services. Mentions Hytra Hatic Transmission, 5531 Cherry GA 20575, complete price, fluids and gaskets, labor, and installation options.
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Hytra-Hatic
Can & Olds
Banquet to fete Vikings and fall sports honorees
Junior Rose Bowl champions from football, Southern California water polo champions, and the cross country team will be honored at the annual fall sports awards banquet at the Elks Club. Jim Stangeland will narrate filmed highlights after the awards, sponsored by the Lakewood Lions Club.
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Long Beach City College
Southern California
Elks Club
Jim Stangeland
Lakewood Lions Club
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