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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1959
Page
5
New York report says Gaspar Ortega of Mexico finally drew a victory in a controversial bout against Rudell Stitch. Ortega, long known for split-decision losses, scraped ahead as Stitch endured a near scalp injury after a leg cut.
In a tense Madison Square Garden welterweight bout, Ortega takes a blow to the left eye from Trenk that nearly ends the fight. Ortega shows resolve and fights back, while Sliteh laments a disputed decision and reflects on the bout’s outcome.
Loyola Lions edged Santa Clara Broncos 47 to 46 in a West Coast Conference game. Frank Sobrero led Sapte Give with 18 points and triggered a late surge before BH Wagoner sealed it with a key basket and free throw in the final seconds.
Opening stock car trials loom at Taylor International Speedway in Daytona Beach. About 20 cars from drivers like Tim Flock and Roscoe Thompson vie for front-row starts in the 100 mile sedan and 100 mile convertible events slated for February 20, with qualifying determining grid spots for the NASCAR Grand National Championship on February 22.
The Long Beach Flying Wheels slumped to a 43 to 37 defeat at St Albans Naval Hospital. Borrowed players Bill Jabn gon and Ian Wexler contributed 24 points combined, but the Jerseyites pulled away in the final period to seal the win.
Avalon easily defeats Brethven 56 to 30 as The Islanders ride a late scoring burst. Steve Smith leads with 20 points including several short jumpers, while Bob Burgess adds 18 for Avalon. Other names appear in limited legible form amid OCR errors.
DES MOINES Iowa All American Randy Duncan told a Green Bay Packer scout Friday he would decide within a couple of weeks whether to sign with the Packers or Vancouver of the Canadian Professional League.
ST MORITZ Switzerland Colin Mitchell a British test pilot outpaced Roble Kuererli a 25 year old Swiss student in the final run to claim the world one man bobsled championship by just one tenth of a second on Friday.
Wilson High junior varsity basketball suffered a 34 to 22 loss to Tate lightweights Friday. Victor Wilson led the Bruins with steady play as injury-impacted hosts tried to mount a comeback.
The Trojan Nine, though ineligible to defend their national title, start their schedule Monday at Bovard Field facing Crowley Major League All-Stars. A 19 year old victim grabbed on a street car fight last Halloween night. two teens, Thomas Rupert Stephens and Roger Williams, were arrested after a neighbor heard screams.
The U S Civil Rights Commission has asked access to voter files in Dallas and Wilcox counties Alabama while a related federal suit targets Macon County registration authorities. The action accompanies a Perry County court session and grand jury preparations as the commission pushes to inspect records amid long standing black voting restrictions.
The lineup includes pitchers Bill Thom Bruce Gardner featcher Bill Heath infielders Ken Guffey and Fred Scott, outfielders Don Buford Rex Johnston and Johnny Verhas. Thom was named NCAA tourney MVP and earned first team all-CIBA along with Gulley and Scott. Verhas and Gardner received all-CIBA honorable mention.
The Long Beach Navy quintet defeated the visiting Nevada Southern University team 69 to 55 on a Friday night. Sim Smith led Navy in scoring with 16 points while Netate si added 9. The readable text confirms a college basketball outcome with names and a clear scoreline.
Harbor barely missed an upset of leaders as strong late performances by Richard and Ben Sheidmke, plus Bakerste’s 62 point pace, propelled the visitors. Harbor played much of the game without Willis Wittune, while Rene Cleveland Nichols led the Zades with key scoring in a tight matchup.
Washington reports President Eisenhower has nominated Jesse R. Layton of Fulloden for the government post of postmaster. The move follows standard cabinet process and awaits Senate confirmation. Layton is expected to bring administrative experience to the clerical duties of the office.
Presiding Municipal Judge William A. O'Brien censured Mrs Schoch for abusing the courtesy of parking jugs for consular corps, prompting public indignation. Consul General Bruno Berg was unable to reply promptly as his phone rang with objections to overtime parkers all day.
Building permits list numerous additions and dwellings with addresses and costs. Names include Moreno, Karl Faat, Kenneth Anderson, Gunsrt Fence & Fadle Co, McCormick, and Joni Dodd Co. Entries cover various projects, costs, and contractors across multiple locations.
Three persons faced ten year probation after pleading guilty to ten bookmaking charges. Vernal Williams, 34, of Wilmington. Joseph Patalana, 50, of Long Beach. and Beulah Lawler, 33, of San Pedro, were fined 200 dollars each by Superior Judge Maurice C. Sparvig. They admitted taking horse race bets at a Wilmington curio stand and were arrested October 29.
Harriet Hefley of 1138 Cayman Ave was denied probation by Superior Judge Sparling after officers found a marijuana cigarette and a heroin injection kit in her home. She is committed to the California Youth Authority for narcotics possession.
On Friday two men robbed a fireman and a 71 year old man near Cherry and Anaheim then Gardenia and 15th Streets, taking $114 from the first victim and $1 from the second after luring them with conversations and a test drive. The alleged pair fled in a pickup after the wallet thefts.
Trend analysis by H De La Chapelle and Paris Weebae discusses stock market patterns through 1959, noting recoveries similar to the 1963-54 period, potential intermediate corrections, and forecasts for industrials, consumer demand, and policy signals. It cites Jones Industrials, bank loans, and possible peaks between 1960 and 1961 with cautious optimism.
Family Service of Long Beach marks 25 years of incorporation with a dinner at Whaley Park Club. Superior Judge Roger Alton Pratt will be principal speaker. The agency provides pre marriage counseling child guidance aid for the aged family money management and social work services. Arthur Heath is executive director and Mrs Charles F Reed is acting president of the board.
The State Bureau of Milk Control will hold seven public hearings across the state over the next month to decide if fluid milk prices should rise. The Los Angeles area hearings on February 27 will cover the 1. os Anne aring County and Orange County marketing areas. Each hearing has two parts the first to decide if producers deserve higher minimum prices and the second to consider retail price adjustments reflecting higher prices paid to producers by distributors.
SANTA ANA The will of land baron Myrond Irving, who died in his ranch home, was admitted to probate. Superior Judge Raymond Thompson granted widow Gloria a $5000 monthly household allowance and appointed her executrix. The will values the estate at over 10 million dollars and places it in three trusts with Gloria Irvine Baldwin White and her son James IV as beneficiaries, with one-fifth of Irvine Rancho stock and a fifth of the estate after other trusts discharge. Linda Irvine, child of his marriage to Thelma, also receives a trust provision.
Frank Moreland, 39, of 1085 E 18th St, was fined 500 dollars and placed on three years probation after a grand theft conviction for stealing 223 dollars from Cascade Bar at 1 Sand St where he worked as a part time janitor. He was arrested November 7. The case noted prior thefts and security outside the bar.
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