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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1957

Page

6

Ted Williams in San Francisco Seals exhibition feud

Ted Williams, famed Boston Red Sox slugger, complains about a planned series with the San Francisco Seals at Seal Stadium March 22 23 24. Advance ticket sales show strong interest as Williams predicts a capacity crowd while local officials and publicity chief Walter Malls expect a big turnout for the Pacific Coast invasion. Williams later shifts to LA where the Sox face Hollywood and Angels games at Gilmore and Wrigley Fields.

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UCLA Rips Stanford in Late Rally

UCLA overcome first half woes to dominate Stanford 86 to 63. Ben Rogers led UCLA with 22 points while Bill Bond scored 23 for Stanford. The Bruins pulled away after halftime, pushing to a decisive lead and managing free throws to seal the win.

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State Blows 7 Point Lead in Narrow Loss to Santa Barbara

Long Beach State College led 50 to 42 but faltered late, as the 49ers dropped their eighth league defeat 67 to 64 on their home court to Santa Barbara State in a rough finish.

Long Beach State College 49Ers Santa ‘Barbara State Usth

UCLA Stuns Santa Barbara In Tight 82 90 Thriller

UCLA tops California Santa Barbara in a tense 82 to 90 road battle. Key moments include Dick Banton spectacular save at the rim and Pat Stanford’s late heroics to pull ahead briefly before UCSB surged back. Warren and Blanton contributed for UCLA while Baron's early scoring helped Santa Barbara.

Stengel frets as Mantle golfers in Miami tourney

Casey Stengel worried about Mickey Mantle’s swollen knee while Mantle played in the annual baseball players golf tournament at Miami. Mantle, using a wheelchair cart around the course, shot 96 and said the knee would heal in a few days. Mantle noted the knee had troubled him before but would not interfere with his golf swing.

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Final arguments in Aragon fight-fixing trial near

Laura Hates Aragon faces final arguments as third ranking welterweight Art Aragon stands trial on fight fixing charges. Witnesses testified that Dick Goldstein had a bad reputation and offered to take a dive for $500. Laura Salas testified about a prior incident and dispute.

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Spider Eyes Title Shot After Three More Bouts

Spider Webb, Chicago light-middleweight prospect, pushed to 18th straight win with a one sided victory over Neal Rivers in Madison Square Garden. He envisions a title shot after three more fights including a March 13 bid at Chicago Stadium possibly against Jory Giardella with plans to face Tiger Daniels and Charley Homer in pursuit of the crown. Rivers, undersized and exhausted, was outgunned in the 160 pound bout, bleeding and hurt but never stopped the attack.

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Sports: on Radio TV anne sien sali overview

In a brief radio television sports item readers learn of a local matchup and broadcast details. The fragment notes a team and an opponent with no clear date or score, but indicates coverage on radio and TV. Further specifics are unreadable.

Vikings Dominate in Basements at Long Beach City Clash

Vikings secure a dominant 39 point performance by Lakering scorer, with team building a strong lead over Bakersfield as Long Beach City College faces a tough onslaught. Close contest tides shift in late Friday action.

Long Beach City

Red-Hot Carolinan Nets 44 and Leads Scoring Chase

Grady Wallace of South Carolina scored 44 points to seize the national scoring lead in a 97-79 victory. He stands at 642 points in 21 games, averaging 30.57, ahead of Wilt Chamberlain 25.94 and Chet Forte 30.15. Chamberlain and Forte could reclaim the top spot in upcoming games.

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Cal Routs Vandals as Huskies Frolic

Wallace exploded for 44 points in a South Carolina style scoring burst, lifting his team with a 35.7 point average over six games and netting 28 on 34 attempts with 8 of 11 from the line. Grady added 22 in the first half as Virginia doubled down on Wallace in a zone, then 22 in the second half. Gary Simmons led Cal with 16 as the Bears crushed Idaho 91-54, UCLA beat Stanford 86-63, Washington 84-62, and USC 72-68 in a tight conference skirmish. Larey Friend scored 20 to climb to fifth in Cal’s all-time scoring list.

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Esker Harris Defends Heavyweight Title at Hollywood Legion

Esker Harris retained his heavyweight crown by outpointing Ted Autchinson of Phoenix at Hollywood Legion Stadium before about 5,000 fans. The victory secures Harris a spot in the Tournament of Champions set for Feb 25-27 in Chicago. Phoenix claimed main event honors with a 24 point showing, narrowly ahead of San Diego and Los Angeles tied for second with 22. Other winners included numerous Phoenix and Los Angeles fighters in a rapid-fire card.

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Texas Open Thrills Cart Packed Field Sees Unknown Lead

Henry Williams Jr of Reading PA matches an eight under 134 to lead Texas Open third round as a tight field tees off. Billy Maxwell John Palmer and Jim Demaret chase with second straight 67s while others falter in San Antonio.

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Prep Basketball and Wrestling Highlights in Local Arena

Readable scraps show upcoming prep basketball and wrestling events at Auditorium Brig. with teams listed such as HarketballmUGLA and Bianford and mentions of local venues like Hollywood Yard and Garden Arto. The page hints at schedules for Sunday activities and regional matchups.

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Elgin Baylor Praised By Ref and Coach At Seattle

Seattle University star Elgin Baylor drew praise from coach Castellani and referee Jack Crabb after a vigorous return basket. Baylor, a 225 pound forward, is noted for defense and leadership, with high scoring averages from high school to college and a standout season in Seattle’s lineup.

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