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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1954

Page

15

Jockey LeBlanc Hires Attorney to Appeal Ban

San Mateo jockey Euclid LeBlanc hires an attorney to appeal his suspension for the Bay Meadows meeting. He received a remaining ban after an unsatisfactory ride aboard Can Locate who finished sixth on March 13. Stewards yesterday rejected a bid by three leading trainers to reduce the penalty given LeBlanc’s prior clean record.

San Mateo Euclid LeBlanc California Horse Racing Board Bay Meadows LeBlanc LeBiant

Snowy April ski season thriving at Snow Summit

Ski fans head north as storms add about six feet to snowpack across many runs. Dennis Osborn places second in national giant slalom at Slide Mountain while Latreifle and Neidlinger claim podiums. Skrid Finnen Ski Club hosts club race with Class A and B titles won by Joanne Lee, Chuck Bell, Betty McGee, and Earl Romine. Snow Summit to host Long Beach intercity race with top skiers from Skrid Finnen and Long Beach clubs.

Tacers Skrid Finnen Ski Club Snow Summit Emerg‘ Ing Joanne Lee Chuck Bell Betty McGee Earl Rommine Long Beach Skrid Finnen Bob Fitzgerald Long’ Beach Harry Laughinghouse Ed_Click Willie Martin Manny Garcia Gene Brockman Dick Schilling Bun'ny Lewis John Wight Bobb Sutton Colleen Grothaus Babette Fitzgerald Lee Willette Patty Click

Carrell Speedway Hosts Fat Track Motorcycle Races

Carrell States Cycles Class C motorcycles headline a 16 event program at Carrell Speedway on Sunday April 11. Promoter J C Agajani An of the Gardena oval announced the plan for 100 laps of racing.

Carrell States Carrell Speedway J.C. Agajanian Gardena Oval

Final Cup Playoff Pits Gomez Against Driggs at Paramount

Aurelio Gomez meets George Driggs in the final game of the city billiards playoff at the Paramount parlor tonight. Wednesday John Council defeated Orin Bradshaw 50 to 45 in 91 innings for Styx. Bradshaw’s high run was seven.

Aurelio Gomez George Driggs Paramount John Council Orin ‘Bradshaw Styx Bradshaw

New Snow Powder Described For Skiing Surfaces

The article notes new powder and excalting equipment improving skiing conditions on various ridges and valleys. It mentions 12 and 18 inch boards, 30 to 60 inch hard packs, and surfaces described as excellent for open runs and racing days. Names like Lynn and Valley appear with powder performance claims.

Sauay Sune Sauna Ekling Ses Valley Suniaca Lynn Lita Tual

Saints Fall to Loyola Two-Hit Pitching Display

St Anthony's was shut out 3-0 as Loyola High pitcher Bill Thom held them to two hits. Key moments included a walk and two-base error that put Norm Alzueta at third with no outs, but St Anthony's could not break through. Pitchers Pete Cassidy and Jim Zeman provided the Saints' only two hits.

St. Anthony's High School Loyola High Bill Thom Saints Norm Alzueta St. Anthony's Pete Cassidy Jim Zeman Bt. Anthony's Wam'k Arroyo Bensica Alzuel Romo Ua Taman Rios Bogote Nee

Poly Tankers Submerged in Narrow Swim Meet Victory

Poly High's varsity and jayvees dominated a state prep swim meet. Black Foxe swept most firsts led by Wes Idol with the state best 100 free, while Poly's jayvees won 64-2. Incomplete fragments reference relay events and medley times with names such as Harold Pastorius, Ta vies, and Gust appearing amid garbled notes.

Poly High Black Foxe Harold Pastorius Poly Wes Idol Jayvees Sunes Itimason Palmer Hughes Wong Rimson McGliscy Planet

Weather and tides disrupt fishing along coast yields halibut prizes

Ocean anglers faced rough seas and dirty water as weather hampered charters from Fletpoint Landing to Catalina and Newport. Halibut prevailed with live-bait efforts. twelve passengers caught 40 fish, while trophies were awarded for marlin and various bottom species amid unsettled conditions and high tides.

Fletpoint Landing Pierpoint Pacific Bosta Catalina Island Newport

Tuna Club Awards Mark 30th Anniversary Event

The Southern California Tuna Club held its annual awards with trophies and plaques as members gathered at Ocean Park Pier. The ceremony featured a cocktail hour, dinner, and Pan American’s film Papulous Fishing, while weather and turnout affected some awards and prizes. President Kenneth Sperry presided.

SCTC Pan American Kenneth Sperry

Grapple Tourney Tonight Between Garibaldi and Stevtion

Tonight at Municipals Auditorium Long Beach Wrestling Club presents a tag championship showing Lea Garibaldi and Ray Stevtion facing off in a doubledelimination event. The winner earns horse choices and a shot at the Pacific Coast title in next week’s finals. First bout at 8:30 with matches extending up to 60 minutes as contenders collide for the top spot.

Lea Garibaldi Ray Om Rice Jack McDonald

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