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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1957
Page
21
The meeting features heavy action with Longshot entries including Windy Bar and Bold runners. Notable performances include Ardent Love and Sleek showing sprint speed while others faltered. the crowd watches for improved times.
CCNY and Long Island University presidents dismissed Ned Irish’s claim of a six year ban on their teams at Madison Square Garden. Trish, a promoter, stated the schools are not acceptable to the Garden, while Irish and LIU president Connolly downplayed or expressed indifference to the dispute.
AP lists UCLA at eighth while UP moves its ranking, creating a split picture for major teams. The AP and UP polls reflect changes with California and other schools in varying positions, highlighting a volatile midseason ranking for several programs.
Specials note top selections with best bets and likely outcomes. Rogal Herr is third best bet, Little Dell sixth, Proselyte fifth, Luckoxo Money parlays, Father Joe shown in the wighth, Dark Move leads first in clocker’s T2P.
Schedule text is fragmented showing multiple teams and venues. Names appear garbled and unreadable. no clear matchups or dates. Likely a local games slate with teams such as Rockets and independents, but details are illegible.
Roles and Berry led Terminal Island Navy with 26 and 22 points respectively as they defeated visiting Ft Ord 83 53. The Islanders recorded their 26th win with five losses in a game dominated by perimeter scoring and strong team defense.
A cluttered recap of basketball scores across colleges and military bases. Notable results include Michigan State 89 and Purdue 66, Vanderbilt 73 and others such as Oklahoma A&M, Drake, and Tulane. Scores are interspersed with several unreadable fragments and place names.
The Aragon welterweight case centers on a boxing bout set for Dec 18 in San Juan. Prosecutors portray the rival as publicity hungry and claim a $500 bribe was offered to throw the fight, while defense argues the charges are baseless.
Gonon Hielstrom, 18, ex Van Nuys High School football standout now at SC on an athletic scholarship, was arrested in Van Nuys today amid a string of five San Fernando Valley robberies. James Mercer praised him as an outstanding tackle and one of the best players in years.
Jordan High Alumni edged Varsity 9-7 in a preseason game as shortstop Grade Smith drove in five runs, four on a bases loaded homer. The effort was strong but fell short against the Alumni in a high scoring affair.
USC honored 1957 track and field team leaders Morris and Maijala as co-captains at the 20th annual Trojan track alumni awards dinner with over 160 attendees. Alumni from the 1925 national title team were guests, and six awards recognized standout performers from last season and honored contributors across events.
Sore right hand did not stop Pancho Gonzalez from beating Ken Rosewall in their rivalry. The veteran was set to resume the professional tennis duel in San Francisco tonight as part of the long series.
Chicago White Sox star Minnie Minoso ends contract standstill by negotiating with vice president Charles Comiskey. Minoso, earning $32,500 in each of the last five seasons, asks for a raise and secures a higher package after a midnight talk.
Wrestling results list bouts at Hollawoop Legion Stadium with competitors such as Bily Vurge defeating Alo Dellant and Stanuel Garandet, Rocky grown, Red Donovan, Broadway Ven, Put Endy, and Nick Bockwintie noted among the participants. event details are garbled but indicate multiple matches and outcomes.
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