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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1959
Page
5
NEA writer Jimmy Bheslin profiles quarterback Johnny Unitas and his famous eye fakes as the Pro Bowl talk centers on pass defense. The piece recalls Unitas guiding the Baltimore Colts and predicting how defenders chase his eyes to guess his throw.
The 1958 season centers on Johnny Unitas, whose eye display and clutch pass against the Giants showcased his rare poise. In a late fourth quarter drive, he lured Ray Berry deep, then hit Betty at the New York 43 for a game winning score, cementing his rising legend.
In Minneapolis the touring Soviet Union hockey team praised the United States squad after a 5-5 tie with Wisconsin? the text says the Soviets played the U. S. National team in a three game series. Coach Anatol Tavasey said the Americans are now stronger on defense and offense. Johnny Mayasich, Minnesota star and 1966 Olympic member, met the Soviet coach and exchanged pens with team members during their stay at the Hotel Rote.
Frank Keaney of Rhode Island State popularized a fast break basketball style known as the firehouse offense. He crafted a system that exploited rapid transitions and smaller, quicker players to wear down larger opponents, shaping his team’s distinct approach.
Lakewood’s Lancers dropped a 52 50 decision to North High of Toresace in a preseason drill. Bob Cooper missed a late potential winner as Ken Aldtocy led Lakewood with 18 points including 14 free throws. Lakewood suffered seven losses in preseason, four by two points.
Redlands top Bellflower 59 to 41 as Dareell Wilmect leads Bellflower with 20 points. Redland. s hold 37-4 19 points after three periods before Buccaneer surge. Belt Tower and Reittlower contribute for Bellflower despite the loss.
Bob Kelley argues the Rose Bowl should diversify opponents as the Southwest and Sugar Bowls shape the landscape. He notes past close losses to the Big Ten and suggests reconsidering matchups amid shifting conference alignments and potential contracts. The piece reflects on regional powerhouses and the evolving bowl system.
Artesia completed its fifth consecutive non-conference victory as Tontington Beach fell 51 to 45 on Pioneer court. Pat Stewart led with 16 points while Joe Dar rain controlled the boards for Farauhar, delivering a strong performance amid a gritty matchup.
Buena Park scorers poured in 74 points in the final period to upset Rancho Alamitos 85 to 74 in the Freeway League opener at Jurda Park. Rancho Alamitos struggled with turnover and defensive lapses as Coyotes rallied late for the win led by key performers from Buena Park.
The Minneapolis Lakers moved within 2.5 games of the Pistons in the Western Division by beating the New York Knicks 107-97. The Knicks drop four games behind the Celtics in the Eastern Division as Syracuse Nationals end a seven-game skid with a 117-107 win over Philadelphia and Cincinnati defeats Detroit 104-101.
General Manager Gabe Paul announced Friday the Cincinnati Redlegs added Bob Pease of Los Angeles to the coaching staff. He will cover the Los Angeles area and assist West Coast supervisor Bobby Mattick in California duties for the club.
Fragmentary city league basketball notes list players and partial scores. Names such as Willington Neale Vischer and Quen appear among scattered lines, with garbled team mentions and unclear context.
A scrambled note lists several sketched names and teams including JaSegee Vikings and Galieny hay jaaie with references to Ole Taw pacer and Fun Sane Wen. It hints at lineup changes, injuries, and expected comebacks impacting upcoming meet.
Pro Cage reports Civemniail and Perel in a multi fighter event with a complex bout card. Binnerpoue and Mota are listed among participants in preliminary and main fight brackets. Details remain unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
Readable college games show scores for teams like Santa Clara, Stanford, California and others across a wide Pacific coast slate. Notable results include Stanford 83 over Francisco 63, and California 68 over Notre Dame with multiple regional teams posting victories and close losses.
A historical market week report analyzes Dow Jones Industrials and rail stocks, noting gains across utilities and S&P segments. It discusses bull market patterns since 1924 and 1959 projections, with targets around 600 to 620 in early 1959 and a potential readjustment before 1961. It also references geopolitical context and commentary from sources like E. F. Hutton & Co. and London markets.
Eighteen people were injured and five in serious condition after a 15 car pileup caused by a dust storm 20 miles east of Barstow on U.S. 99. Visibility was under 100 feet as one vehicle stopped triggering the chain crash. 10 cars were damaged and the highway closed by CHP. injured rushed to Barstow Hospital. two treated at the on-site Medical Center.
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