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Newspaper

Independent Long Beach

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1952

Page

12

Local Olympian Hopeful John Barnes Aims for 880 Berth

Long Beach athlete John Barnes, 6 foot 155 pounds and Occidental College standout, chases a spot on the Olympic team this summer. A Wilson High alumnus trained by Vince Rees, Barnes pairs sprint and middle distance prowess with a 1:50.1 880 from Compton, eyeing a possible world record.

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Vikes rout El Camino 16-4 in prep for Bakersfield tilt

Long Beach City College pushed past El Camino 16-4 as the Vikings tune up for a Metro Conference showdown with Bakersfield. George Brown will start the opener with Decker or Downing in the nightcap. Key hits featured a Dave Samuel triple and four late RBI.

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Deep Sea Fishing Report From Local Landings

Yesterday’s fishing from three Long Heavily landings shows activity at Pacific Sports Fishing Landing Glaw Island. The Kiora hauled 24 white sea bass 25 barracuda while the Fisherman teak logged 67 barracuda and a top catch of 117 pounds. Sportsman’s Dock-Bottom and Pierpoint Landing reported calico bass white sea bass and rock bass totals varying across boats.

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Bruin Varsity Beats IV 6 3 In Practice Game

Wilson varsity defeats Bruin JVs 6-3 at Stephens Field after Tim Knorzer hits a two run homer with Joe Cochran aboard in the seventh. Dan Springer scores on a Winslow single after a walk and steal. Final run in eighth.

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Jordan JV Edge Campion High on Panther Diamond

The Campion High JV defeated Jordan 4 to 3 yesterday on the Panther diamond. Tarhabes produced two runs in the fourth and sixth innings to fuel the comeback.

Jordan Campion High Panther Tarhabes

Minnesota university backs Armstrong after hockey coach resignation

Minnesota President Morrill declared full confidence in athletic director Pie Armstrong amid the aftershocks of Elwin Romnes resignation. Romnes quit, claiming Armstrong criticized recruiting policy and harmed his health, while Morrill washed his hands of the incident.

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Hamner's Fireman Chore Provides Angels 3-2 Victory

Angels edge Oakland 3-2 as Bill Moisan falters late and Ralph Hamner clubs a pivotal fireman save. Hollis and West pace Los Angeles with key hits while Eddie Lake and Gene Baker contribute scoring plays. Oakland threats in sixth and seventh are stifled by timely defense and relays.

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Fragmented softcore scores and names across multiple teams

Readable lines list various softball and other sports names, teams, and players such as Tel So Baptista and Brethven Barnes, Navy Recruiters, Hawks, Bear Side Termite, and Bethany Baptist. The passage mixes scores, affiliations, and individuals with no coherent single event or outcome.

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Ambiguous OCR Note From Altiem Source

Fragmentary OCR text from Altiem suggests a failed attempt at PPE reversion or allocation. No clear names dates places or actions are readable. Further readable context is required to craft a fuller headline and summary with concrete entities.

Hollywood Fans to Get Gifts Orchids Tonight

At Gilmore Field the Hollywood Stars meet the San Francisco Seals at 8 15 p m Tonight every woman entering the gate receives an orchid from the organizers A thousand orchids will be distributed amid the fanfare and promotions aimed at families and children.

Hollywood Mom Dad Kiddies Gilmore Field San Francisco

Night Softball Card Preview with Mixed League Schedules

A fragmented schedule lists games across multiple leagues and venues including Long Beary Cubs versus East at 8:30, Curtis and Christenamund versus Flew Lancers, Long Bear Marines in Oil Development at 8:45, Naval Shipyard League shop slots, and Admirals Kad Park fixtures. The noisy OCR preserves team names and times but details are inconsistent.

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Hollywood Stars coast to 9 3 victory over San Francisco

Hollywood cruised to a 9 to 3 win over San Francisco in the Pacific Coast League, bolstering their hold on second place. Monty Basgall and Chuck Stevens led a fast two innings with multi run hits, as Mike Sandrock Carlos Bernier and Tom Saffel contributed late offense. San Francisco starter Bill Reeder took the loss, followed by Bill Boemler who relieved.

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