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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1956

Page

12

Yanks Finish Deal Brings Herzog to Senators

The New York Yankees completed a trade with Washington sending outfielder Darrel Herzog to the Senators. Herzog, a left handed batter who hit 389 with 98 RBIs and 21 homers for Denver last season, joins a package that included Dick Tettelach Lou Berboret Herb Plews and Bobby Wiesler. McDermott goes to the Yankees while Bobby Klein is sent to Denver. Washington may option a Yankee farm player. McDermott pitched nine innings against a big league club this spring beating St Louis.

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Set Services for De Palma

Rosary services for Ralph De Palma, one of the nation s great est auto racers, will be recited today at Holy Family Church near his home. Last rites will be held Tuesday. De Palma died Saturday of cancer, stemmed from an old racing injury. He was 73 and ranked with Barney Oldfield as an all time racing great. He earned 15 million in 27 years of speed and won 2557 of 2889 races. He began in 1908 at Briarcliff NY, won six national titles and the 1915 Indianapolis 500, and was named to the Racing Hall of Fame in 1934. His pioneering safety features helped shape modern devices.

South Pasadena Ralph de Palma Holy Family de Palma Barney Oldfield Briarcliff N.Y Racing Hall of Fame

Tank Signs With Rams For Eighth Season

Tank Younger, 225 pound fullback, signs to play eighth season with the Los Angeles Rams. He will again provide up the middle strength for coach Sid Gillman. Last season he gained ground in five straight games and ranked third in rushing in the NFL in 1984. Rookie halfbacks Bob Holladay of Tulsa and Bob Hoerning of St Norbert’s signed with Younger.

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Poly Mermaid Finishes Second in Florida Meet

Poly High swimmer Leslie Sklar finished second at the Miami International Swim Meet as Lou Elsenius, 1955 Pan American Games breaststroke champion, edged her. Sklar swam 200 yard breaststroke in 2 54, three seconds faster than the old Florida record, and will race next in Daytona Beach indoor nationals.

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Dog Fight Predicted in PCL By Two Freshman Managers

Long Beach hosts Tommy Zlolmes of the Portland Beavers and Luke Sewell of the Seattle Trailers as they forecast a pennant race. Both managers insist their clubs can compete, tout spring training performances, and expect strong pitching and power hitting from key players while denying any major overwork risk.

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Pacific Coast League All Stars edge Hollywood in rainout charity game

The 16th annual crippled children charity baseball game in Hollywood was washed out in the fifth inning as the Pacific Coast League All Stars led 1-0. A double by Harry Bright and a single by George Metkovich provided the only run. Chet Joanson earned the win through two innings pitched. The effort raised about $15,000 for the Kiwanis Fund for crippled children, with attendance noted.

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Angels Fall Short as Beavers and Rainiers Rally

Easter sun brought cold winds as the Portland Beavers crushed the Angels 16-5 at Recreation Park, followed by a 8-5 loss to the Seattle Rainiers. The Pacific Coast League preseason action saw L.A. outhit 15-11, but four unearned runs doomed the Angels amid a two-game skid.

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Four Teams Open Olympic Trials Ahead of Melbourne World Games

Four top amateur basketball teams begin a round robin to select the U S entry for the Melbourne World Games. Phillips 66ers Buchan Bakers College All Stars and Armed Forces compete for the 12 man squad. The final Olympic roster will be announced Thursday.

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Ex Pitt Star Alec Fox Dies in Plane Crash

Pittsburgh mourns ex Pitt football star Alec Fox among victims of Sunday night TWA crash near Greater Pittsburgh Airport. Coroner William D. McClelland identified Fox, captain of the 1928 Pitt team under Jock Sutherland, famed as the watch charm for his 155 pound frame. He played in the East West Shrine game as a senior.

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Souchak Victor With Birdie on Final Hole

Mike Souchak wins the Azalea Open by one stroke over Dick Mayer in Wilmington. Souchak, a 210 pound Duke alumnus, sinks a five-foot birdie putt on the final hole to force a 68 and finish at 273 total, 15 under par for the 6,795-yard Cape Fear course.

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Dodgers Struck by Injuries Shrink Core Roster

Brooklyn faces mounting injuries as Billy Lars Sandy Amoros Don Bessent and others miss time. The club notes arm woes and ankle twists after a 4 3 win over Chicago with Newcombe on the mound and a B team loss to Washington as Roy Sievers and Jose Valdivielso homer.

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Big Klu Returns To Help Reds In Spring Action

United Press reports Ted Kluszewski known as Big Klu returned to the Cincinnati Redlegs lineup at Clearwater Florida as he seeks Babe Ruth’s single season homer record. He played first base, went 2 for 3, drove in two runs, and sparked a 6-5 Phillies win over Cincinnati while the Reds won the game.

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