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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1958
Page
4
A long fanciful piece imagines a Christmas gathering of sports stars and coaches in playful, humorous vignettes. Prominent names from boxing, baseball, football, and tennis mingle in festive scenes, sharing gifts and banter while reflecting on the season and careers.
In Estes Park Colorado the Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosted a summer conference attended by LSU line coach Bill Peterson and eight players. Paul Dietzel cites the retreat as sparking Warren Rabb’s rise from uncertain sophomore to All-Southeastern Conference quarterback, contributing to 10 straight wins and Sugar Bowl bid. The program pairs inspirational talks with athletic work led by top athletes, and Dietzel plans continued participation next year.
Evy and Pete Elliott discuss Iona and Michigan training camps in a lively interview. The two coaches share friendly banter about inside info and potential outcomes for the New Year clash, stressing fitness and even chances in variable conditions.
Lockyers defeated Southern California Dental School by forfeit nine minutes into the second half after three SC players fouled out. Ed Nichols and Jim Kauffman were ejected early, while Danny Rogers led Lockyers with 14 points and Ron Winterburn added strong scoring. The Bills led 30-21 at halftime.
SOUTH BEND Ind Notre Dame's new head football coach Joe Kuharich outlines a busy plan starting with naming his staff by January 10 possibly retaining Terry Brennan's lieutenants Bill Fischer Bi Walsh John Zitly Bernie Wilicks Bernie Crimmins Hank Stram and Hugh Devore He aims to interview players likely to be around next fall begin a strict recruiting program and produce winning football teams
Melbourne based athlete Herb Elliott, famed as a mile king, was named the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year. He emphasized speed as a gift and endurance as achievement while noting his ambition to become the world’s best marathon runner. Elliott, 20, received 67 first place votes and 236 points, beating Jimmy Brown and Bob Turley in a year highlighted by four minute miles and a world mile record of 3 4 15.
The AP Poll lists six leading athletes with Merh Fillett at top for track scoring 246 points followed by Im Brows in football with 172, Hob Turley in baseball with 85, Kater Johnson in track with 82, Johnny Unitas in football with 93, and Ernie Hanks in baseball with 37. The piece notes a 1500 meter record of 3.28 and quotes selections and travel plans of Elliott and other figures as they discuss the award and upcoming ceremonies in Milwaukee on February 9.
A playful holiday feature imagines gifts for Dodgers figures like Walter O Malley and Buzzie Bavasi. Santa delivers humorous items to players and staff including knee pads for Duke Snider, a brass-knuckles set for Notman Larker, and a Geiger counter for Sandy Koufax, all in a whimsical end of year card.
Jack Kramer, aide to the U.S. Davis Cup team, writes in the Melbourne Sporting Globe predicting the Australians will win the ball. He notes his belief comes from observing form in racing and tennis, emphasizing a disciplined approach to life.
Tony Bettenhausen lodl enters his challenge in the 100-lap USAC national championship midget race at Ascot Speedway on Sunday. The event marks a high profile national title bid as Bettenhausen aims for victory in the 3A zon final program.
Welterweight champion Don Jordan signs for a non-title 10 rounder with Alvero Gutierrez Tat, set for March 6 at Olympic Auditorium. Both 24, they meet after Jordan’s loss to Virgil Akins, guaranteed $12,000 with potential purse shares and a 60 percent prize split per promoters.
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