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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1955

Page

13

Oxy Tigers brace for tough sprint line against Oklahoma

Payton Jordan’s Oxy Tigers face two spike giants in back-to-back Saturdays as they prepare for April 14 showdown with Stanford. Oregon’s Ollaggies and Oklahoma loom, with Eddie Shinn and Billy Heard drawing the marquee 880 battle, while Caltech, UCLA, and Santa Monica prep for spring meets.

Payton Jordan Oxy Tigers Oklahoma Aggies Aggies Eagle Rock Ollaggies San Diego Sinta San Diego Oxy Arizens Jordan Big Tigers Invaders Eddie Shinn Oklahoma Billy Heard Stanford Tribe Tigers Trojan Weill Ray Martin al Blazis Ici Clyde Wetler UCLA San Diego State Bruin Ducky Grake Torc Iefinander Rafer Johnson Santa Monica Art San Antonio Campion Tarfars Kingsburg Ucla Finsh Brain Frost Craig Dixon Sesson Westwood Red Sansiers

Baseball Interest Dead in Chicago

Chicago fans show little interest in Cubs and White Sox as spring hints fail to spark clashes. Cubs supporters note a better team than 1954 but doubt July performance while Sox fans lament lack of farm system and slick deals under Frank Lane.

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Sleeper Norm Zauchin Could Replace Ted Williams

Boston season outlook centers on Norm Zauchin a 25 year old 6 foot 4 inch right handed slugger who impressed in spring hitting five singles and a double in a 9 7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies Zauchin who hit 18 homers and 118 RBIs for Louisville last season is viewed as a potential regular at first base over Harry Agganis with the Red Sox riding a 13 8 Grapefruit League record noting rivals Senators and Yankees ahead in the American League spring standings.

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Doak Walker Contemplates Retirement From Football

Dallas reports that Doak Walker, a three time All-America at SMU and five year pro, weighs quitting after 20th season. Lions GM Nick Werhavy to meet Walker amid possible press conference plans as Walker cites readiness for a second career and notes good health and strong fan support.

Dallas Doak Walkery Southwestern South Methodist Detroit Nick Werhawy The Lions Deaker Walker Foothall Donker

Harmiton National Hadmiston Tour at LBCC Arena

A compact report notes Harmiston national tour stops at LBCC arena on a Wednesday evening. The event features local teams and scheduled warmups with match actions and arena details.

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Campaign Underway This Afternoon In Coast League Action

Pacific Coast League baseball opens on three fronts with noon starts. Oakland hosts Seattle as Vic Lombardi toes the rubber for Seattle and Allan Getiel backs him. A crowd of about 12,000 expected for Oak Park with Admiral Chester Nimitz to throw out the first ball. San Francisco at San Diego in a day night doubleheader. Seals start Steve Nagy and Ben Fracchia. Padres counter with Eddie Brault and Bob Kerrigan. Portland at Los Angeles draws about 7,500. Hollywood at Sacramento about 11,000 with Joe Hatten and Dicks Walker and Red Munger vs Buddy Baley. all evening games.

Pacific Coast Oakland Seattle Vic Lamnbardi Allan Chester Nimitz San Francisco San Diego Seals Padres Steve Nagy Ben Fracchia Ing Eddie Brault Bob Kerrigan Hollywood

National Open Badminton Tourney Opens in Long Beach

The 15th National Open Badminton Tournament starts Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Long Beach City College gym. Canadian David McTaggart, 22, from Vancouver, enters as a leading contender with confidence and a strong recent Cup record, challenging American rivals Alston, Shoong, and Joe. Semifinals are Friday night and finals Saturday night.

Jack Tlele Long Beach City College South Pasadena Alston Malaya Eddie Shoong David McTaggart Tinis McTaggart Wes Santee Vancouver B. C Leighton Exel Weston Pl McTag Gart U. S Uncle Sarm Dick Mitchell Joe L. B Louise Exel Long Beach

Sports on Radio TV Highlights and Schedule

Radio and TV sports updates feature Angstes veo Pomland EMPC facing Sarramenia KF WB and Harness Rate yeruile KWKW at 15 dollars per hour. Trainini amps with Bill Erewager Ss Pat 2 discuss Golien Gate Re-ortztress ENPC. Televised Los Angeles vs Poctiecd X01 at 2 pm Spore Results KRCA 4.

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Dodger Dispute Surrounds Open Day Decisions

Brooklyn Dodgers manager Walt Alston and star Jackie Robinson clashed publicly amid spring training tension as Alston refused to reveal lineup plans and Robinson pressed to play regularly. Alston accused reporters of intruding while Robinson insisted on proving himself. observers question who will win the third base job as Don Hoek and others compete.

Louisville, Ky Brooklyn Dodgers Walt Alstor Jackie Robinson Utb Taliend Thornel Robinson Alston Dodger Walter O'Malley Dodgers Lneup Jackie Wolves New York Alton Don Heath Jackie Hoek Montres

Pains at End for Nat Ace Porterfield

HIGH POINT North Carolina veteran pitcher Porterfield of the Washington Senators predicts a healthy season despite a history of injuries. The 36 year old right hander notes past fractures a head injury a back strain and an ear infection but points to his 22 10 record in 1953 and 13 wins last season as proof of resilience.

High Point N.C Porterfield Washington Senators

Fights Last Night BRGOKLES Turne 1h Igginhia

Fragmented OCR summary of fights and names from a New York sports page including fighters such as Gene West Tommy Incknon Archie McBride and Jaime Basquer with scattered locations like Providence Stockton Oakland and Philadelphia.

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Moore OK or What Ails Archie Moore Heart Tests In Dispute

San Francisco specialist calls Archie Moore's heart extraordinarily good contradicting two other medical tests as he prepares for a May 2 bout in Las Vegas with Nino Valdes. Jack Kearns and Moore undergo further checks before the Nevada Athletic Commission while Chicago physician Dr Rothman disputes Moore's fitness, noting potential heart issues and warning Golden Gloves exclusion.

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Harvest Fine Rookie Crop in Florida

Tampa Florida report on spring rookie candidates from 13 major league clubs. Ken Boyer of the Cardinals draws praise alongside J W Porter, Johnny Bucks, Jim Owens, John Meyer, Humberto Robinson, LaVern: Virdon, Elston Howard, Jim Pearce, Dinavan, Art Ceccarelli, Don Leppert, Gus Triandos, Gene Froese, Don Zimmerman, Pete Daley, Ernie Ota yett, John Kline and others as possible rookie of the year contenders.

Tampa Fla Ken Boyer St. Louis Cardinals Pjo Traynor J. W. Porter Thers Johnny Bucks Yankees Jim Owens John Meyer Phillies Humberto Robinson BU Virdon Cardinals Elston Howard Jim Pearce Redlegs Dinavan White Sox Art Ceccarelli Athletics Don Lepperts Gus Triandos Orioles Gene Froese Pirates Don Zimmer Dodgers The Pete Daley Red Sox Ernie Otayett John Kline Senators

Two Linksfests Left to Go for Vegas Qualifying

In Las Vegas on November 2, the field for the $35,000 Tournament of Champions expanded to 20 with Billy Maxwell joining after winning the Azalea Open. The tourney guarantees $1,000 to each competitor and features winners from 30 major events in the prior year, with only the Masters and Greensboro Open remaining.

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TATUM MAY BE DROPPED Harlem Globetrotters keep drawing without Goose

Chicago report says owner Abe Saperstein suspends Goose Tatum for a month after a disappearing act and may release him if he does not contact the team by April 12. The Globetrotters have drawn near capacity crowds on the current tour with or without Tatum, while attendance runs about 15 percent above last year.

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