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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1957

Page

6

Wilt Chamberlain May Leave Kansas For Globetrotters

Lawrence sources claim Wilt Chamberlain, 7 foot Kansas star, may join the Harlem Globetrotters for about 15000 dollars a year, skipping remainder of college. Globetrotters owner Abe Saperstein denies offer. Kansas officials urge Elght to finish college. another Kansas freshman reportedly considering Duke transfer.

Lawrence Xan Wilt Chamberlain Philadelphia University of Kansas Harlem Globetrotters Wilt Tae Kansas City Star Kenses Atheletic Department Wilt Kansas London Abe Saperstein The Globetrotters Chamberlain New York Rone Loneski Calumet City Loneski Duke University Fick Harp Dr. F. C Phog) Aller A. C Dutch Lonborg

Milwaukee Braves win eleventh in thirteen as season opens strong

From a mash of box scores and notes, Milwaukee tops Washington 11 to 6 in a strong start and Boston, Brooklyn, Cincinnati, and Philadelphia pull off varied wins. The Braves take their eleventh victory in thirteen games, led by early offense and pitching, as the league action unfolds with several close scores across cities.

Milwaukee Brooklyn Braves St. Louis Jersey City Cincinnati Giants Phillies Cubs Yankees White Sox Athletics Detroit Boston Larry Doby Gerry Steley Deby Tung Staley Washington Bob Keegan Russ Kemmerar Bobby Thomson Hank Aaron Rey Face Thomson Bob Purekey Face Reg Murlf Warre Spahn Pittsburgh

Roxlor Yoshioen Lepion Tadium Mindeva Derby Olympic

Sports calendar notes events at 8:30 with venues including Ener Derby Olympic Auditorium and Lor Anges in Hollywood. Listings mention Horie Taudne and Weg Pied among others, with unclear dates and multiple teams.

NIGAT Roxlor Yoshioen Lepion Tadium Mindeva Northring Olympic Auditorium Beh ‘Gar Madinr Gisenn Sinalur Suynay Horie Taudne Vamienie Ngon Lor Anges Na Va Hollywood

Renegades Nail Down Flag In Metro Track Meet

Bakersfield TC surged to 100 points to win the Metropolitan Conference finals at Al Camino JC. Long Beach City College, Harbor JC, and West Los Angeles chased the title as Willie White matched a national JC 220 yard dash record and set a Metro mark in the 100. Bakerfield's Miles Bischman and Norm Volea led wins in the shot and discus, with strong showings across field events and relays.

Long Beach City College Joe Lanning Viking Nossir LECC Joe LBCC Lanning Metco Vikes Dick Fischi Tom Green Fisch Clendel Mun Wu Fighe Lowell Hoy Green Roy Hampton East L. A Valley Ye Gausenohl Ken Jeffers Frank Goolsby Ernest McBride Tom Lyon Eugene Allen Callaway Kuedies J. and Peters Bakersfield TC al Camino JC Dirk Fisch Harbor JC Long Beach West Los Angeles Willie White White Metro Valeley Ken Dennis el Camino JC Bakersfield Miles Bischman Etre Sond Cay Ty Perry UsLiAd Cobb Sneeey Sturges Aaron Baan Uaeter Ott Onis Haver CRAY New Saan Pinmneian Sigusa Norseman Long Beach City College Dick Fischl

Machen Beats Maxim In Narrow Title Fight Victory

Eddie Machen, riding a 21st straight win, defeated Maxim in a closer title bout at Madison Square Garden. Machen showcased a new right uppercut and a sharp left hook while Maxim threatened several times but failed to secure a kayo, with officials scoring 145-143, 149-44, and 147-43.

Louisville Eddie Machen Tin Norris Eddie Harri ‘Eane Jackson Madison Square Garden Machen San Francisco Maxim Paul Matehun Weller Back Thomas Nuckles

Invalid OCR sports broadcast listing

Fragmentary OCR reads like scattered radio TV listings with channel names and team mentions but lacks coherent events. Key entities include Kentucky Derby, Braves, NBC affiliate references, and various unclear team names. No clear outcome or single event to summarize.

Hollywood Stars Fall Short At Wrigley Field Fracas

The Los Angeles Angels were edged by the Hollywood Stars 4 10 4 in a Friday night game at Wrigley Field. A crowd of 10 822 watched as Seattle and Vancouver tied the Pacific Coast League standings while Los Angeles slipped to third. Stars pitcher Rog Pepper left the roster, and Roger Sawyer was sent to Columbus as changes hit the Hollywood roster.

Hares Gary Lossette Excelsior Poly Kenny Jones Mickey Snuggs Lossette Skip Shuman Boston Celtics Santa Ana San Diego Vancouver Los Angeles Seattle Attarisia Sigley Field Lary Canderane B. Sacraments Boyes Portland San Francisco iThailander Ag Séalue Munger American AG Chicago Newark Tevetand Aetentt Ia Ballimorn Jae Washington Emane Barday'a Reewits New York Kansas Detroit F Mlewgh Weasnini Piumore Aber Arg Ford 260 Ak Careage Wi'son Boaron Istaab GeOst Cieveline Garcia At. LO Cincinnati York Milwaukes Los Angeles Angels Hollywood Stars Angels Wrigley Field L. A Long Beach State College George Witt Eddie O'Brien Hallywood Witt Jim Baxes Teday Snor Dor Kildon Ralph Carlos Ber- Mauriello Sunday Thuy Mier Clyde King AL Somers Bernier Dick Stuart Hollywood Rog Pepper Pittsburgh Pitchen Roger Sawyer Columbus Palka Sant Diego Harry Dorish Johhnny Brige Sacramento Midtieood No Tae Angeles TAO Satelitsoto Bembri Anderannap Bayntes Georgs

O Malley Off for Brooklyn Move Debate Heats Up

Walter O Malley owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers tours Los Angeles meeting with County Supervisor Kenneth Hahn and Mayor Norris D Foulson. Officials hint Chavez Ravine as a potential site for a major league ball park to lure the team to the West Coast. O Malley mentions Los Angeles may host exhibition games at Memorial Coliseum but offers no definite plans.

Los Angeles Walter O'Malley Brooklyn Dodgers O'Malley Norris Foulson Dodgers West Coast Kenneth Hahn Chavez Revine Brooklyn Omley Memorial Cuseum Wrigley Field

Tibbs vs Northrup in Hollywood Legion main event

Tibbs 22, New England lightweight champion, favored 2-1 in tonight’s 10 round main at Hollywood Legion Stadium. Northrup, Korean War veteran making a comeback, halted Leonard Baines and edged Soe Abasta in recent bouts.

Boston Terumy Tibbs New England Mickey Northrup Hollywood Legion Stadium Tibbs Laura Salas Kid Castro Paul Armsteed Salussine California Northrup Leonard Baines Soe Abasta

Gen Duke Scratched From Kentucky Derby Field

Gen Duke was scratched from the Kentucky Derby this morning leaving nine three year olds in the race. Trainer Jimmy Jones took the injured colt to the track for a final workout test but failed to pass. The horse jogged slowly along the backstretch and front stretch, completing the quarter mile in about four seconds.

Louisville Gammet Farm Gen Trike Jimmy Jones Duke

Occidental star Larry Wray shatters mile and vault records

Larry Wray clocked a 4:05.7 mile and cleared 15-5% to 15-3/4 vault as Occidental College dominates the California Intercollegiate meet. Redlands finished distant second at 15-8% followed by Pomona and Claremont. Wray’s marks break his outdoor meet record and conference record, cementing top status this season.

Bob Gu Inget Redlands Pomona Claremont Tech Whittier Occidental College Occidental Flash Larry Wray

Mikan Predicts Westward NBA Expansion With Him In Mind

George Mikan on a Pacific tour for U S Rubber argues for NBA expansion to the West with in between cities like Kansas City and Denver as strong fits. He notes Syracuse as a large town example, cites Portland and Seattle as viable, and predicts Wilt Chamberlain will grow into a bigger pro star while praising Bill Russell’s defensive role.

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