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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1958
Page
21
Indiana and Michigan State are tied for first in the Big Ten as Indiana defeated Illinois 96 86 to move into a shared lead. The Spartans remain slight favorites at home given their strong conference record and home court edge.
Bob Kelley reports ongoing Dodgers trade speculation with catcher options unclear as Dodger broadcaster Jerry Doggett discusses plans between Rube Walker and youngsters. He notes Chico Vejar’s confidence and Aragon as a rival, plus Yeaza’s racing antics and postrace controversies at Flamingo events.
Barbee Poly Track King Barbee won the varsity division and led a string of records on Monday at Poly High. Swank set Bee division marks and Shioji won the Cee event while Barbee captured the hop step and jump with a 43-5 leap, a new meet record. Cortright topped the Cee pole vault, clearing 3-6 as Davis set Bee hop-step records amid a flurry of new marks across events.
The L.B.B.A met at the Elks Club with 37 Teagues among 113 delegates. Bob McConnell to become president August 1, with re elected vice presidents and several amended rules to shape next year. Also reported are bowling results from CAHMEN SALVINO challenging Tony Lindemann, plus league play notes and top scores across multiple venues and players.
Kansas State, ranked No. 1 in both AP and UP polls, lost 55-48 at Lincoln. Bob Boozer led Wildcats with 20 points but fouled out in the second half as Nebraska used deliberate ball control to seize the upset and a 24-21 halftime edge.
Long Beach City College blanked Los Angeles City College on Monday at Lakewood Country Club. Results show 6-0 wins for Serpe, Weakline, Hoeve, Villa, Spark, and Reams, with strong performances across the roster.
Jonn Crow of Texas A M tops a national scholastic all star list chosen by the American Peoples Encyclopedia. The 7 822 votes tabulated name East team stars from Auburn Michigan State Texas A M and other schools with Crow and Krueger of Texas A M among the standout selections for 1997.
Millikan High swam to a 56 40 victory over Garden Grove in a non league meet as the Rams dominated multiple events. The Bees claimed a 51 35 win with strong sprints and relay wins led by Medley relay successes and top times in butterfly and freestyle events. Final scores showed Millikan ahead of Grove with Grove earning a few event titles in relays and individual sprints.
College basketball scores appear incomplete with teams such as Kansas State, Michigan, Wisconsin, Purdue, Arizona, and Louisville giving varied outputs. Several lines mention different opponents and outcomes, though many figures are garbled or partial.
Soy Francisca Bombers defeated Ty Eles Braye by 22 to 21 in a tight roller derby bout at Olympic Auditorium, with the Bombers taking the series lead at 3-2.
The Long Beach State golf team was defeated by UC Riverside 30-24 in a Victoria Country Club match. Individual results include Cowan beating Rowan, Wellh losing to er, Bachas losing to def, Jozes losing to slarmer, and Andersat defeating Renold with a 4-2 and 3-3 split noted amid a garbled recap.
A lively look at Silky Sullivan and Malicious, famed late chargers in 1930s and 1940s racing. The piece recalls Silky’s dramatic Santa Anita surge, Stymie’s legendary late moves, and Whirlaway’s Derby triumphs, with notes on rival legends and the hearts of fans at tracks like Santa Anita and Pimlico.
Belgium’s Roger Moens, holder of the world 880 record, will compete in the 19th Compton Invitational Mile on June 6, announced by meet director Herschel Smith. Moens, who has run 3:58.9, joins Herb Elliott as definite entrants. at least four more four-minute milers are being sought from international runners, with invitations extended to six to eight men.
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