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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1955

Page

21

Boxing and Baseball Echoes in Rough Roundup

Boxing rankings draw sharp critique as Frankie Ruff and Paddy De Marco prize spots clash with peers. Joey Maxim and Archie Moore hold top light heavyweight challenger spots. Salas defeats Andrade in LA but misses rematch. fan letter blasts California judging. Baseball poll in Sport Magazine shows New York and Cleveland leading American League races with odd picks and surprises.

Ring Magazine Frankie Ruff Ralph Duvas Brother Duvas Paddy DeMarco Paddy Serafin Ferrer Serafin Tiger Jones Robe Qtson Sugar Ray Robinson Joey Maxim Beard Belly Archie Moore Joey Archie

Poly Tips Paramount for Easy Track Win

John Callaway edged toward an old school record as Poly High defeated Paramount 73 to 31 in a non league track meet. Callaway stretched to 23 feet 2 and a half inches in the triple jump, closing in on Dick Barber’s 1928 mark of 23 feet 5 and a half inches.

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Pilots Triumph In Coast League Track Meet At Downey

Excelsior High upset Downey 54 50 to grab first Coast League track meet of the season as Downey and Poly logged strong showings. Nichols led the Pilots with double sprint wins and many athletes posted times in hurdles sprints and field events, including Ricker’s 20.6 clocking in the 180 yard low hurdles.

Excelsior High Downey Dome Wilsor Compton George Nichols Mike Ricker Varsity Nichols Meadows Ramos Bennet Breadows Morrii Dwynie Zaremba Driesteen Tee Guzman Boyd Iiu-Yard Lew Hurdies Sotele Crockett Gilbert burdiesRicker Pearce Hartele Ratelo Cy Johnson Macis Sotela Dressel Fortin Minatioft Bockemohle Downes Laff Rennetes Downees Choate McDowell Jets Matsumoto Necam Heavill Halsey Downes

Coast Crew Preps for USC JV Freshmen Meet

Orange Coast College crew, coached by Paul Baptiste, pushed through 2000 meter workouts on the North Side Channel this week as they prepare for a Saturday afternoon race against USC JV and freshmen in San Pedro. The Costa Mesans will race eight oared shells with the opening 2000 meter sprint at 1:20 PM on Cerritos Channel USC’s home course between Terminal Island and Wilmington. Commercial water taxis will run to accommodate spectators.

Paul Baptiste Orange Coast College North Side Channel Firate University of Southern California San Pedro Baptiste Costa Cerritos Channel USC Terminal Island Wilmington

Compton High routs Jordan 72 to 32 in dual meet

Clyde Barrett won two events and led a winning relay for Compton High as it defeated Jordan 72 32. Barrett clocked 12.4 in the 220 and 25.16 in the 440, while Clyde Verney won the pole vault at 12-74. Other Panther showings included high jump 5-10 and shot put 42-2 as Tarbabes fell short.

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Long Beach State Nets Sweep Cal Poly 9-0

Long Beach State College netters blanked Cal Poly San Dimas 9-0 at State in Thursday action. The meet featured strong sprints and multiple event wins, with standout performances by team members as they dominated doubles and singles play.

Prep Results from Sunset League and City Schools

Sunset League matchups show Fullerton S and Huntington Beach win 2 0. Torrance 4, Centennial 11, Inglewood 1. Redondo 6, Teague Chadwick 12, Flinteidpe 11. Coast League results include Wilson 94 to Lynwood 10 and Compton 72, Jordan 13. Basketball and tennis scores from various city leagues list multiple school showings with notable wins and losses across Pasadena, Bellflower, Covina, and San Gabriel Valley.

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College Baseball Tournament Results Highlight Mixed Scores

Multiple college teams posted varied outcomes in the Auusa Tournament with Palo Verde edging Long Beach 14 to 13 while Glendale shut out East LA 4 0. Santa Monica beat Pasadena Nazarene 15 8 and Citrus defeated Cal Poly 25 to 2 in a string of midweek results.

Palo Verde Long Beach Vatley Glendale East LA Cal Poly Lace Palomar San Diego Hathor Santa Monica Pasadena Nazarene Bakersfield Oceanaide SI Camine S. Ventura Pasadena Riverside Siquoisa Pierre Phoenix Citrus E Centrola Santa Barbara Imperial Valley Henersfield Gage Lab Phonix Valley St Camins Tang Beach Ventura Wazarene Oceanside Citrus Harbor Cal Oly Terminal Island Brigham Chapman March Afb la Verte Srimming Compton State

Perpetuating Paddock Bronze At Los Angeles Coliseum

A bronze portrait of Charles W. Paddock the world fastest man 1920 to 1928 to be placed in the Memorial Court of Honor at the Coliseum peristyle entrance. The unveiling is planned with the NCAA championships. Also to be readied are reliefs of Howard Jones and Knute Rockne by sculptor Joseph Nicolasi.

Long Beach Charles W. Paddock Memorial Court of Honor Los Angeles Coliseum Kenneth Hahn Coliseum Commission Howard Jones Cnute Rockne Los Angeles New York Joseph Nicolasi Bill Nicholas Coliseum Paddock Vera Prisk Paddock Pasadena Star-News the -Mg- Beach

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