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Independent Long Beach

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1952

Page

17

Bacone Wins Eastern Bid For Junior Rose Bowl Tilt

Bacone Junior College from Muskogee Oklahoma was chosen to represent the east in the seventh annual Junior Rose Bowl game to be played Saturday December 13. The Western representative was not yet announced.

Bacone Bacone Junior College Muskogee Okla Nineman Board of Management California dC Redskins Harold Stratton New York Yanks Chicago Rockets

LaStarza Seeks Revenge in 10 Round Brooklyn Bout

KEW YORK UP Roland LaStarza ranked No 4 heavyweight plans to avenge a prior defeat against Rocky Jones of Chester Pennsylvania in a 10 round title bout tonight at Brooklyn Eastern Parkway Arena as part of the boxing schedule.

KEW York Roland LaStarza Rocky Jones Chester Brooklyn Eastern Parkway Arena

Jones shocks LaStarza in Akron upset decision

Jones defeated rival LaStarza in Akron seven weeks ago in a major upset. LaStarza, with 34 professional fights, suffered his third and harshest loss, having previously been beaten by Rady Marciano and Dan Bucceroni. Jones' notable wins include Curt Kennedy and Tommy Herrison.

Jones LaStarza Akron New Yorker Rady Marciano Dan Bucceroni Curt Kennedy Tommy Herrison Includ

California Loop Rejects 2 Teams In 1953 Plan

Phoenix report states the California League declined Reno and Las Vegas to join and maintain a 10 team format for 1953. Ventura will stay in the loop, while Boston Braves withdrawal prompts hoped for help from the San Francisco Seals next spring.

Phoenix Ariz California Reno Las Vegas Nev Nevada Ventura Calif Boston Braves San Franccisco Seals Pacific Coast League

Marke Palo Faces Diaz In King of the Ring Elimination

In Wilmington tonight the fighting milk man Marke Palo from Paramount meets Alex Diaz in a four rounder billed as a King of the Ring elimination. Winner advances to face Abe Haynes in a top main event later this month at USM San Diego.

Merko Pale Paramount Wilmington Rowl Harbor Arena Alex Diaz Abe Haynes USM San Diego E Steffen Fred Taylor Jack Nelson Andy Escobar Redondo Benen Clarence Jackson Don Trowbridge Jarry Helman Gil Valarde Jim_Cexpallero Clos Contreras Bob Crane Joe Buzenes Vince Gailagos Chuck Aldine Joe Wilson Khu-Tv Bill Brundige Lou Nova

Tonight's Cage Card Rep Dt High-7 88 Los

Tonight’s boxing card features top fighters with anticipated showdowns and a crowded arena lineup. Promoters announce strong card energy as fans fill seats and bets ride on key matchups.

Fragmented Caliente Race Results and Scratches List

A garbled report lists numerous horse names, jockeys, and scratches with times and points. It mentions entries like Mount Mehman New Fath Lay iPrmad Bass and Scratehed-Bayard with various odds and payouts, culminating in a mixed summary of field statuses and associated bettors.

Ronson Judy Bea Thaisa BN Anderson BolowExpress Mehman New Fath Lay iPrmad Yas Laguna CeMelior Pieterian Morning Sky Dickinzony Bonung 'Rossaity Bao Scratehed—Bayard Tery Bargello Uadarramar Se Een Richards Panhae Complaint Intremid Son Scratehey Quinella Cron

Mildred Wolfe Leads Recreation Park Casting Meet

Mildred Wolfe paces the Recreation Casters at Recreation Park in a bimonthly casting championship. Events include three-eighths and five-eighths ounce accuracy trials with Wolfe and rivals like Char Jennie Bishon and Sorma. Celtic Third places appear among the finishers.

Minoreavens Recreation Park Jennie Bishon Wolfe Sorma Celtic Witte

New Champ Returns Home From World Title Victory

Perth greeted Jimmy Carruthers world bantamweight champion as 45000 fans, including his tearful wife, welcomed him home from Johannesburg. Carruthers won the crown November 15 by knocking out Vic Teweel in the first round and said he has tempting offers to defend the title in England Scotland Spain and Japan.

Perth Australia Lord Meyer Jimmy Carruthers Johannesburg South Africa Carruthers Vic Teweel England Scotland Spain Japan

Carrell Stock Race Postponed by Rain

The 100 mile National Championship Stock Car Race at Carrell Speedway in Garden A Calif was postponed due to a wet track. 24 drivers were to race for a $500 purse promised by promoter J C Agajanian. Chuck Stevenson, winner of the Mexican road race, is viewed as a top contender.

Garden A Calif Carrell Speedway J. C. Agajanian Chuck Stevenson

Locals Favored Volleyball Test Here

Southern California top teams prep for Saturday's Southern California Fellowship Volleyball Tournament at the Long Beach YMCA. Last week the Long Beach Golds beat Hollywood Silvers 15 7 in the title tilt after a 16 14 win in the first set, with Hollywood seeking revenge as teams from Los Alamitos Los Angeles Pasadena Santa Monica North Long Beach and Santa Ana join the field.

Southern California Long Beach YMVA Long Beach Golds Long Beach Blues Santa Monica Hollywood Los Alamitos Los Angeles Pasadena Santa Ana North Long Beach

Flynn Edges Mabee In All Around Event

Flynn narrowly defeats Mabee 387 to 386 in a bi monthly recreation park all around event. Ed Willans and Cliff Wyatt trail with 380 and 379 while Mabee posts strong accuracy scores and others follow in a tight field.

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Plan to Speed Games in 53 by Hurth

Charley Hurth president of the Southern Association said Sunday that next season will focus on speeding up games and making them more attractive to fans. He suggested shortening long, draggy play and instructing umpires to streamline action where possible.

Phoenix Arizun III Charley Hurth Southern Association

Vikes Eye 4th Place In League

Long Beach City College can still grab a share of fourth in the Metropolitan Conference by beating Harbor Saturday in the final game of the season. Coach Buck Andreasen’s Vikings, currently 2-4 and in sixth, could deadlock Bakersfield and Santa Monica with a win, as rain postponed the Nov 15 matchup. The finale may be played in the afternoon.

Long Beach City College Harbor Buck Andreasen Vikings Bakersfield Santa Monica Seahaw San Piero Horner

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