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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1951

Page

21

Michigan State Wins National Collegiate AA Boxing Title

Michigan State captures the National Collegiate AA boxing team title defeating Idaho in the 175-pound final as Chuck Spleser earns a decision. Gerald Black adds a title for MSU, giving the team 21 points. Wisconsin and Washington State place high, with Idaho and others scoring across a tight field.

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Riegel Snead Share Lead In Masters And National

At Augusta Sammy Snead and Bob Riegel shared the lead after three rounds in the Masters as rain and a chaotic Grand National in England left most horses falling. Nick Coin won the Grand National with Royal Tan second, amid 31 horses losing riders. Snead and Riegel both posted 211 with six under par, while Hogan trailed by one stroke.

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Local prep sports pace quickens after rain soak

Uclans Stan Stanford in full swing slows by rain last week as Long Beach prep and City College athletes brace for a heavy week beginning Tuesday. Ed Franklin demonstrates tagging at third base with Merle Anderson while John Zavich and Ed Higgins work baton passes for St. Anthony's track. Jack Quinn at Wilson High refines batting, Poly sprinters Louis Owens and Dick O’Neil practice starts, Viking Brackster Jim Boyd and coach Mel Patton back the clock after a time trial.

Long Beach City College Jordan High Ed Franklin Merle Anderson John Zavich Ed Higgins St. Anthony's Jack Quinn Wilson High Poly Louis Owens Dick O'Neil Viking Jim Boyd Mel Patton Chuck Sundquist Jasper Nutter Dick Johansen

Coaltown's Cap Comeback Wins Bay Meadows Handicap

Coaltown, once a world record holder, staged a dramatic six furlong victory at Bay Meadows in the $15,000 added HandiCAP. He nosed out Special Touch in a photo finish before 18,248 fans, with Manyunk and Special Touch entering as joint entries. Results list Coaltown paying 6.90, 5.50, and 6.10 for the win.

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Rittenberg Homers as Salts Win 11-4

Stockton April 7. 61 Third Baseman Bob Rittenberg of the Salt Lake Bees hit a home run today to score himself and two others in the first inning of an exhibition game with the Stock of Ports, which the Salts won.

Stockton Bob Rittenberg Salt Lake Bees Salts

Canadiens Reach Stanley Cup Final in Playoff Thriller

Montreal Canadiens defeated Detroit Red Wings 3-2 to win the best of seven semifinal 4-2 and reach the Stanley Cup final. Billy Reay Maurice Richard and Ken Mosdell scored for Montreal while Sid Abel and Ted Lindsay tallied for Detroit. A 14,248 crowd roared as all five goals came in the third period. Toronto Maple Leafs beat Boston Bruins 4-1 at home, led 2-0 in the series behind Joe Klukay’s two goals and 43 shots on goalie Gordon Red Henry.

Montreal Montreal Canadiens Detroit Red Wings Canadiens Montreal Forum Billy Reay Maurice Richard Ken Mosdell Sid Abel Ted Idndsay Wings Toronto Joe Klukay Toronto Maple Leefs Boston Bruins Fi Klukay Leafs Gordon Red Henry Hershey American Hockey League Bruins Jack Gelineau Henry

Tribe Frosh Spikers Nab Five-way Meet

Palo Alto April 7. Stanford's freshman track team swept a five way meet scoring 73 points to Menlo JC 348, Hartnell 26, Stockton JC 14, and Monterey JC 642.

Palo Alto Cptanford Menlo JC Hartnell Stockton JC Monterey JC

New Haven Club Captures National AAU Indoor Swim Title

The New Haven Swim Club dominated the 27th National AAU indoor championships in Columbus Ohio totaling 133 points the largest margin ever with Ohio State second at 58 and Michigan State third at 23. Sophomore John Marshall led the club with victories in 1500 220 and 440 freestyles while the team set a world record and two meet marks across the program.

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Drake's Squad Upsets Stanford In PCC Dual Meet

UCLA opened the PCC season with a dramatic 69 to 61 victory over Stanford, led by Hugh Mitchell and Don Hangen. Mitchell set a Bruin mile record at 4:20.0, while Olympian Bob Mathias led Stanford with wins in the 220 hurdles and the discus. Stanford dominated field events but UCLA surged on the track to clinch the win before the final events.

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