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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1957

Page

17

Kings find joy and charity in Athletics invite

Deb King and family endured car troubles and loss on a journey to see the Athletics and Yankees. The Kansas City club invited them as guests for a July 11 19 weekend, with a public gesture that included Red will throw out the first ball. The story highlights resilience and community goodwill in sport.

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Satchel Paige Stirring Comeback Night in Miami rout

The article describes Satchel Paige returning to form with a 9 strikeout performance as Miami defeats Montreal 3-2 in 10 innings on June 18. TJ Paige also pitches, matching Paige’s early victories, while Rene Valdes aims for a comeback in a Brooklyn Dodgers context amid a 6-1 Miami win.

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Baseball realignment looms as majors push westward

Oscar Fraley reports that looming realignment could shift Pacific Coast League and other circuits as Los Angeles and San Francisco teams move. Minor leagues warn of survival stakes while awaiting a St Louis meeting with Ford Frick. Major shifts could redraw leagues, cities, and attendance.

Oscar Fraley New York Hpi Los Angeles San Francisco Ford Frick St. Louis Jose Holly Svond San Diego Sacramento Fiaereczar George Trautman Gans Denver American Association A.A Oklahoma City Tulsa Texas Mexico City Southern Association Gag Galveston International League West Mavana Seing Ioan Leslie O'Conorl P.C.L Ray Doherty Frank Shaughnessy International Dick Butler Texas League Charles Huth

Judge Shatters IBC Monopoly By JACK HAND

Federal judge orders dissolution of the International Boxing Club and severs ties of Jim Norris and Arthur Wirtz with Madison Square Garden. The ruling aims to re open title fights to broader competition, with Norris and Wirtz limited to two championship bouts annually for five years and Garden restricted from expanding beyond two managed shows.

BAD News International Boxing Club James Norris Carmen Basilio IBC Norris Jack Hand New York Vf International Boxing Club Jim Norris Arthur Wirtz Madison Square Garden Wirtz Counsel. Co. 2S Sylvester Ryan Garden The Chicago Stadium Ing Deeres

Houtteman to Mounties

Orioles option pitcher Art Houtteman to Vancouver of the Pacific Coast League on 24 hour recall after a brief major league showing this season. The 1 year veteran joined Baltimore from Cleveland last month and appeared in three games without a decision while posting a 20.77 earned run average.

Baltimore, Md Art Houkteman Indians Orioles Baltimore Balthmore

Paris boxing gala crowns new featherweight king

In Paris at Palais Des Sports a brutal 10th round knockout saw Hogan Bassey defeat Hamia in a world featherweight title fight. Blood spattered as Bassey dominated with sharp jabs, sending Hamia to the ropes and to the canvas. Referee Rene Schemann ended the bout with Bassey salute as the new champion in a high profile celebration at a top hotel.

Paris Hogan Bassey Bration Bassey East Nigeria West Nigeria Palais Des Sports Rene Schemann Hamia Wee Cheelf Omic France

Tigers Recall Byrd Bassey Unclear Punchline

Tigers recalled veteran Byrd Bassey for another 10 rounds as right-hander Harry Byrd from Hamia cried bitter tears in Charleston. Rookie disappointment and rage followed, leaving pitcher Joan Tsitouris with a swollen right eye.

Bassey Paleis Des Sports Detroit Tigers Kee Harry Byrd Hamia Charleston Joan Tsitouris American Association Stiteh

Atlantic Swim Meet Highlights Coast Rivalries

Sports brief notes chaotic results from radio broadcasts detailing events between Biraten and Cuds-ARPS, Seals-KSt Ne and Beura, and Potnjere-ieANe, with a 720 ft mark and references to THAY IS Atlantic and KRCA (4).

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Tantorno PE Head at Poly High Named

Tantorno Sam Tantorra was approved by the board on Monday as the new Boys' Physical Education Director at Poly High, succeeding Delbert Walker who moves to Long Beach City College in the same role. Tantorno has served in the Long Beach school system since September 1547 as a PE instructor at Washington Junior High. He attended Bakersfield JC in 1936-38 lettering in basketball, and graduated from UCLA in 1940 before six years in the U.S. Army Intelligence Service.

Sam Tantorra Foly High Delbert Walker Long Beach City College Tantorno Long Beach Washington Junior High Bakersfield JC Tantonio UCLA

Feller Sees Owners Treat Players as Pawns in Clash

Former baseball star Bob Feller told Congress that owners view players as pawns and rejected formal talks on minimum salaries. He criticized Commissioner Ford Frick, urged antitrust status with exemptions for the reserve clause and territorial rights, and proposed a five year cap on reserve terms before players negotiate freely. Stan Musial urged leaving the reserve clause as is.

Washington (Ap Bob Feller Cleveland Indians Congress Today Pene Ford Fries Feller Fuller House Antitrust Stan Musial St. Louis Cardina Niielder Congress

Indians Bring Up Toe Altobelli From Columbus

The Cleveland Indians recalled first baseman Toe Altobelli from Columbus of the International League to join the major league roster.

Cleveland Indians Hirst Toe Altobelli Columbus

Argentine swimmer leads early in Absecon 25 mile swim

Alfredo Cutsarero of Buenos Aires took an early 400 yard lead in the fourth annual 25 mile swim around Absecon Island. Tom Fark of Long Beach Calif trailed by over 400 yards after more than three hours. Greta Andersen and Gene Perle, both from Lang Beach, followed in third and fourth.

Atlantic City N. J UPI Alfredo Cutsarero Buenos Aires Argentina Absecon Island Tom Fark Long Beach Calif Greta Andersen Lang Bench Gene Perle

Old Dodgers Wreck Cards on West Trip Decline

The Brooklyn Dodgers, defending NL champions, slump as hitters struggle and Erskine battles a bum shoulder. Snider and Furillo drive in three runs each in a 10-3 victory at St Louis, narrowing the lead on the Cardinals to a half game while Cincinnati remains close. Philadelphia beats Milwaukee 10-4 as Red Schoendienst injures his back on dugout steps and Joe Adcock is out six to eight weeks with a broken leg.

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City Golf Medal Snared by Miller

Miller wins medal in a tense round at Recreation Park over a Long Beach field. She birdies the 1st, chips in twice, and finishes even par 73 to take the championship flight by three strokes over Elaine Thornton. Lois Wilson and Jane Cadotte tie for third as several top contenders falter.

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