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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1954

Page

7

Compton Knights Rally To Top Coast League Rivals

Compton and Lynwood tied for the Coast League lead after Friday wins. Exclesior edged Jordan 1-0. Poly Recreation Park fell 7-4 as the Tarbabes overcame an early deficit. Pilot hurler Bob Castleman struck out 12 in a six-hit effort to blunt Sam Lacey and Jordan.

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Bruins Bay 3rd Victory Over Excelsior in Coast League meet

Wilson High remains spotless at 3-0 with a 92 11 victory over Excelsior at Stephens Field. Ril Bartholomew set two new meet marks in the high hurdles and broad jump and Jack McFadden posted a fast 440 yard time as Wilson dominated the Coast League early season meet.

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Bruins Fall To Downey In Coast League Swim Meet

Wilson High School swimmers lost 42 to 32 at home to Downey in a Coast League pool meet. Downey dominated with multiple event wins led by standout performances from Moseley, Henry, Reney, and Moses. Final relays showcased Downey depth as Wilson struggled to close gaps and post strong times in a rain-softened Friday contest.

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Mixed Prep Results Highlight Cross City Matches

A jumbled list of track and field results shows numerous schools battling across divisions. Notable mentions include Notre Dame, Cathedral, Cantwell, San Gabriel Mission, and Long Beach area teams with various scores and placements across events.

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Cat Mermen Dunk Babes in Coast League Duel

Jordan High School swam Friday posting a Coast League decision over Compton in the Jordan pool. Don Hamilton anchored the 50 and 100 yard freestyles while teammates posted strong showings in relays and sprint events.

Dnedan High School Ital Compton Jordan Don Hamilton Ail Jblegleg Pears Sramin Dense Tom Wackatanke Dothday Dee Tries Coulter Hamilton Pasvon Oiotha Tulpan Medley Ibereotd

Poly and Harvard in Swim Standoff

Poly High School and Harvard dueces to a draw in a swim meet. Friday at Poly, score 37 to 37. Jack Howell posted an outstanding 1:09.4 in the 100 yard backstroke. Other results include Poly and Harvard event times and placements across multiple strokes and relays, with a final tied score reflecting a competitive meet.

Poly High School Harvard Duces Poly Pay the Hares Jack Howell

Compton College swimmers post 23rd straight win

Compton College swimmers extended their two year run with a 59 to 24 victory over Caltech in Tartar Pool. Royee Wilks of Compton swam the 26 yard backstroke in 2 minutes 35.1 seconds.

Compton College Caltech Royee Wilks Compton

Vikes Set Two Meet Marks as LBCC Falls to LA

East Los Angeles held off Long Beach City College 65 34 at East LA. Nelson won the 100 in 9.9 seconds and the 180 dash in 17.3 seconds to lead the Monarchs. FAA and Jeter from LA set high jump and hurdles marks as LA claimed multiple events and LBCC set or tied several records.

Harry Nelson Long Beach City College Val-ley East Los Angeles East L. A Monarchs Nelson Don Woo Weatanan Bruce A Cotilna Lames Cod Schraefer Londares ELA Keck AIT Chewampat Tatardh Toymalle-Petersoo Us Leach iV Termalan Tiehner Ver Keck LEX Geter RILA McMahon "Co Patooul Pisein Mario Holtea Macrowich ULB Parkes Buade Bottes Cook Jeter Griffin ieDy Sar Xayy Kaos Natie Ero Atecinton Davin &D Vauecis Nerri Petereon Notley Th Bill T Havenn Alderman Ird Abram Hes Marton Ornalez Hamm Auithin Whealley Smi & Charenere Revels Harbor Owens Diveson Ross Frees

Vikes Stop El Camino In Conference Showdown

The Norse men defeated El Camino 5 1 in conference action at La Palma Park Anaheim. Jerry Gardner leads Phoenix Senators in a 16 8 stretch as Long Beach City College dominates with two hits and steady pitching in the Metro Conference clash.

Long Beach City College Metro Tready Phoenix Senators el Camino Arizona-Texas College Vikes Sena Tors Jerry Gardner la Palma Park Anaheim Norsemen Aritos

Pioneer Nine Nets First Win in Six Start Defeat Islanders 14 1

Pioneer Nine defeated the Long Beach State College Islanders 14 to 1 for its first win in six games. Twirler Horger and first baseman Ron Sisler each had two of the 49ers nine hits, reversing a 17-2 loss to the Islanders earlier in the season.

Long Beach State College Diamondeers Ermittel Island Twirler Horger Ron Sisler 49Ers Box Cote Terman Jaland Durnangh Panleto Milian Baeker Clinkarnes Welericht Smaraiites Misel Tainter Harper Mise Oanavan Marquette Oo Frater

Wrestling Results at NCEAN Park Arena

Sandot Bead defeats Lee Garibaldi and Tom ilee Karl Davin. Vic Chiialytackl directs Whe Well Cody defeats Stanwile. Pom Reneato crew with Mirtle De Zurn in a tangle of results with several eliminations.

Ncean Park Arena Sandot Bead Lee Garibaldi Tomilee Karl Davin Vic Chiialytackl Dirheis Cody Stanwile Pom Reneato Mirtle de Zurn

International Tennis Tilt Nears Final Berth

Sports notes cover a wide set of events including Art Larsen favored for a final berth in San duan tournament, Via Seixas defeating Kurt Nielsen to set an all-American final, Iowa law case on Floren Divagna bribery attempt, Drake University basketball bribery allegations, Chuck Finley named head coach at Mississippi Southern, Don Lofgran seeks extradition delay on non-support charges, and golf and racing briefs from Greensboro Open to Kentucky Derby prep, plus notable deaths and track highlights.

Art Larsen San_duan Tociny Gardner Drake University Senfeneleg Ben Bumbry Dee Bum Drake Iowa State Charles Chuck) Fintey Idaho Mississippi Southern Fineley Lee Floyd Ead USC Don Lofgran Alabimeca County Superior Court Wyoming Lofgran Rudy _Horvath Windsor Ont Bob. Rosberg Chicago Greensboro Porterhouse Sulté jCharles Whittingham Eddie Aricara Nick Wall Jamaica Arcaro Wall Gulfstream Kim Laston Sid Chambers Long Beach

Tennis Results from a Confusing Cadet Match Card

The report lists scattered tennis results with names like Hettman Neubaver and Neubucce, referencing various opponents and locations. Details are jumbled with odd spellings, but mentions of matches such as Badenanype against Alvarada and other unclear pairings appear, implying a tournament or cadet event with multiple bouts and incomplete scores.

Rabbit Sophomores Clinch Cinder Win at Poly High Meet

Poly High School sophomore team wins the inter-elase track meet with 137 points. Juniors place second with 98 and seniors third with 83 percent. Relay squads and individual events highlight the meet, with notable performances by Culley, Sugiyama, Savane, and Burnett among others.

Chalkangun Poly Yansrry Joo Atalioway Brown Caloway Ae Roth As Wie ¢Uinsan Burnett Godhart Biewins GAA Coruthern H. Rimwparrick Lopnoer Naie- Crushers Bue Mintitegenains Baker Harris Ltt Seaton Whuttmtan Malene Ree Wtarien Isi Ce Maienus High Hurdier Sugi Vari Iaert Culley Duke Sugiyama Savane Thoe Oldman Low Kurdian Reine Lantare Oldman Sakal Allen Bront

Bay Meadows Race Day Results and Notable Winners

The Bay Meadows strip shows results across multiple races with horses like Freap Guy and Prince Holle CemiTante among others. Details include times, placements, and scratched entries, highlighting key performances and notable entrants across the program.

Furst Dever Rok Bri Rana Aarmaster Lassanes Ayarrs Berdt Char Warder Filmmtale Me Ani Ton Ruperar Ford Guy Longden Pecro Prince Holle CemiTante Simmann

Day of Doom for Dodgers as Robinson Edges Near End

Gayle Talbot reports a looming end for Jackie Robinson with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Friends say Robinson mussed by a long knee injury may retire, leaving the club to replace him in left field and at bat. Buzz Bavasi downplays risk, citing Thompson and Williams as possible fills while noting Robinson’s 136 games at five positions and a .300-plus average.

Gayle Talbot New York Brooklyn Dodgers Walter O'Malley Jackie Robison Robinson Jackie Branch Rickey Dodgers Florida Dodger Brooklyn Buzz Bavasi Vce Don Thompson Dick Williams Sandy Ambros Hig Thompson Billy Martin Stan Musial Ted Williams George Kell Harlem Roy Campanella Don Newcombe Minnie Minose Chicago White Sox

Saints Beat St Monica Nine For First Loop Victory

Saint Anthony's High earns its first Catholic League baseball win by stunning St Monica 7-5 with a three run rally in the sixth at 45th Street and Cherry Avenue. Roma drove in four of Saint Anthony's seven runs including two RBI on a fourth inning single. Cassidy earned the win in relief for Saint Anthony's as Dunn started.

St. Anthony's St. Monier’s 45Th St Cherry Ave Tick Roma Sainnts Romo RBI Pete Cassidy Saint Jefthander

Washington Senators lack power as pitching shines

In Orlando, Washington baseball notes the Senators lack power hitters despite strong pitching led by Bob Porterfield and a threeyear veteran staff. Mickey Vernon leads with 15 homers, team total 63, while Porterfield earned a 92-10 season and 20 shutouts. Position players include Vernon at first, Yost at third, Wayne Teewilliger at second, and outfield trio Busby Umphlett Sievers in midseason flux. Frankly, the roster mixes veterans and prospects with trades shaping a potential 11-man staff and room for the lineup.

Orlando Fla Washington Senators Ted Wiliams al Rosen Yori Ber Senators Mickey Vernon Washington Bucky Harris Bob Porterfield Harris Southpaws Mawry McDermott Chuck Stobbs Spec Shes Connie Marrero McDermott Boston Tom Aphlett Dackie Demson Johnny Schmitz Sonny Dixon Dean Stone Chattanooga Pete Runnels Shart'stop Vernon Eddie Yost Wayne Tee-williger St Angel Skull Charleston Nats Jim Busby Umphlett Roy Sievers Baltimore Gil Coan Sievers Jago Clyde Vollmer Ed Fitzgerald Joe Tipton Cleveland Mickey Grasso

Recreation Park Golf Club women win two tourney matches

Brieffiies Jane Lange's Reds beat Mrs George Eckert's Blues 842 814. South Course Women’s Club trails Mrs Hugo Sloscombe's Jiggers 407 385 after one round. Peggy Tucker beats Kay Beemer in playoff for second plate. Mea dowlark 54 hole title won by Lucille Allen. First place partners Tucker and Emilee Bell. Flora Back and Jane Chamberlain close behind. Maisy Alay sweeps Lakeweed Women's Club monthly contest with top scores. J. Thornton shoots 3344 to win Recreation Park Women’s Club criss cross, Mrs J Thornean 34 23. Mrs R W Nelson nets 3 card line. South Course Women’s Club selective line led by Mrs T Batierd 40 14 32.

Jane Lange Reds Recreation Park George Eckert Blues Park South Course Womenen Hugo Sloscombe T.C. Donahoe Arter Peggy Tucker Kay Beemer Meadowlark Women's Club Lucille Alen Tucker Emilee Bell Flora Back Jane Chamberlain Squid Williamson Allen R. W. Nelson Aneg Mia Bagin Ben Lea

MacCormick Wins One Meter Dive At LA Swim Meet

Pat MacCormick won the one meter springboard at the Senior Women's SPA-AAU meet at Los Angeles Athletic Club with 162.2 points, defeating Lerota Schwartz and Lucille Linkiewicz. The event opened the annual meet as participants from PAL and WAAG teams competed.

Pat Keller McCormick Los Angeles Athletic Club Miss McCormick Lerota Schwartz Lucille Linkiewwicz Mesmeire Apringbrams Pal McTormick WAAG Atdia Minnerour Sob Yard Treentyre Raerbars Ph Skrd Daac Teast A. Dak Barden Blenon Kelly

College Basketball Scores From A Varied Set Of Games

The day featured numerous results across leagues with teams such as Occidental, UCLA, Stanford, San Diego, and Pepperdine posting notable scores. UCLA upset a top foe while other clubs like Santa Clara and USC affiliates also produced decisive wins or narrow losses in a bustling college basketball roundup.

Compton Ringster in TV Go Tonight

Percy Bassett faces Cisco Andrade in a 10 round national TV bout at 6 pm PST Bassett, interim featherweight champion from Philadelphia, aims for a shot at Sandy Saddler while Saddler serves Army duty The bout headlines a prominent boxing card in Washington

Compton Ringster Washington Percy Bassett Cisco Andrade Bassett Sandy Saddler Saddlersville

Park Netters Host Handicap Doubles At Recreation Park

Fifty Long Beach tennis stars compete in a handicap doubles event at Recreation Park on Sunday. The round robin four game matches feature top players with a mix of drop and lower ranking entrants ahead of the Park Tennis Championships slated for April 39 to 11.

Park Netters Recreation Park Long Beach

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