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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1955

Page

8

Baseball Campus Focus and Coast League Notes

Baseball politics tilt toward college game as paths to the majors. Danny Litwhiler, Florida A coach, praises college education for self discipline and initiative. Don Fracchia stars for San Francisco Seals with a fastball and curve. Nippy Jones eyes health as Sacramento Solons surge, while Earl Harrist and Berl Harris provide anecdotes. Steven Donald’s arrival stirs Kansas City camp as Earl Rapp targets 25 homers.

Ciezen Danny Litwhiler Callexe Danny Florida A Nine Panny Florida San Francisco Seals Bob Lemon Bucky Walters Don Fracchia San Diego Padres Don Oakland The Oaks Nippy Bill Wilson Steven Donald Kansas City Jevel Steven Earl Rapp San Diego Padre

Badminton results show mixed doubles and veterans finals

The report lists several badminton results with mixed doubles and women s doubles semifinals and veterans events. Notable scores include 11 5 11 3 and 15 9 in various matches. Details are fragmented with several player surnames and affiliations noted.

Tulledee Alston Leah Alstos-Rogere Det Ser Mitchel Retea Pon Caoonp Lovedas Liars Ol Peas. Ye Tee Ir Ee Sree Miss Devlin Abbie Rutledge Lafayette Indiana

Middlecoff Opens Wide Lead at Augusta Masters

Cary Middlecoff shot 65 in the second round to reach 131 stand atop the Masters leaderboard. Ben Hogan and Bob Rosburg trailed, with Hogan posting 68 to reach 141 at the halfway point as Jackie Burke slipped from the first-round lead and Sam Snead also remained in contention.

Augusta Cary Middlecoff Augusta National Memphis Middlecoff Jackie Burke Sam Snerd White Sulphur Springs W. Va Burke Kisynesha Lake Ben Hogan rom _ Fort Worth Tex Bob Rosburg San Francisco Mike Souehak Durham N. C Boros MD Fines Sou Ehak Bozey Lloyd “Mangrum Niles Paris Cary Mangrum Tennessian Jimmy Demerer Jimamy Walter Llosa Mangsrum Pater Thomson Byron NellToe Gigude Harmon

Masters of the Court and Courtroom in One Night

An action filled night features top badminton elites including FBI agent Joe Alston and Malayan Eddie Choong in a dramatic men’s singles finale with Choong edging Loveday 15-7, 15-0 as William’s rival battles, while Canadian Thomas Cup rival McTaggart and partner Williams in Vancouver claim key doubles battles.

FBI Thejcause Alston Hisla Choong Daryl Thompson Kmnton David McTagart Loveday Vancouver Bob Williams Pasadena Carl Loveday LBCC Joe Alston McTaggart Ston Baltimore Judy Margaret Vat

New Yankee Deal Reported In Offing

New York report says the Brooklyn group may complete a multi player trade. The proposed deal centers on right hander Sankess who could throw a fastball but may tire, with Casey Stengel facing the task of reshaping the roster as talks continue.

New Yankee Gaylf Talbot New York UFI Inokjsouth Brooklyn Pate Sankess Cavey Stengel Opring Sever Set Bei Seaan CE Don Newcombke Dows

Reed Next for Tiger in Boxing Showdown?

Ralph Tiger Jones, famed for a fifth round knockout of George Johnson, eyes a match with Kid Gavilan after a victory that showcased his power and resilience. Manager Melnick weighed opponents including Joey Giardello as a potential next step.

ST. Louis Ralph Tiger) Jones George Johnson Cuba Kid Gavilan Johnson Melnick Bobby Melnick Jones Trenton N. J Yonkers Harry Kessler Joey Giardelly Philadelphia Mel' Tuck

Boxing and Track Boxing Hollywood Legion Stacing 8 30

Boxing actions listed for Hollywood Legion Staging with Gault vs Tesaz at 8:30. Also assorted misread sports items including badminton, open championship, wrestling, horse racing, baseball at Weigley Field and other venues with times toward evening.

Sonight Hollywood Legion Gault Ve Tesaz Bafminton Opan Leco Gym Eastside Arena Szann Morea Caliente Los Angeles Portland Weigley Field Gardena Stadium

Swimming stars vie for titles at AAU meet in Florida

The Daytona Beach AAU swimming and diving championships near completion with Shelley Mann and Mrs Pat McCormick favored to win their events. Mann from Arlington Virginia has already captured two titles this year and eyes the 100-yard butterfly after recent wins. McCormick, the defending one-meter champion, seeks the three-meter title as Coralie O Connor of Purdue University tops the 100-yard backstroke upset with a 107.8 clocking.

Daytona Beach Fla Shelley Mann Pat McCormick Miss Mann Arlington Weirs McCormick Coralie O'Connor Upyrdue University Lafayette Ind Sshe Miss Manns

Odds Bookies Twist Ahead for Cubs Pirates Giants

Turf analysts weigh World Series chances as Indians fight to be best bet. Giants Braves Dodgers Cubs Pirates in long odds race with 10 to 1 figures for both Chicago teams and 7 to 1 for the Dodgers. Also notes birthdays and boxing notes amid scattered sports gossip.

Oscar Fraley Tom Fool New York Fraley Cleveland Indians New York Giants Nashua Indians Garden Yankees White Sox Red Sox Derby Tigers Senators Orioles Athletics Braves Giants Dodgers Reds Phillies Cubs Pirates

Managers See 3 Team National Loop Race Pilots Tab Cleveland

Major league managers predict a tight race with Cleveland favored by pitching depth and new additions including Ralph Kiner. The Yankees White Sox and Braves are also viewed as strong, while Stengel and Durocher note improved clubs across the league in a close battle for first division.

Tab Cleveland Joe Reichler New York Giants Lear Milwaukee Brooklyn Cleveland Birdie Febbetts Redlegs Ated Megan Peat al Lopez Indians Bok Lew Boudreatt Kansas City Cherrie Dressen Washington Yankees White Sox Braves iGiants Dodgers Eddie Stanky St. Louis Birdie Tebbetts Cincinnati Maya Smith Philadelphia Lopez Cleveland Pilot Ralph Kiner Herb Score Casey Stengel Marty Marion Haney Pirates Bill Pieres Canch George Kel Oany Yfayo Smith Phillies Lou Boudreau Athletics Lion Stan Haek Cubs Milj Kwauee Harlie Dressen Senators Thal Kees Mike Higgins Red Sox T Am Bucky Harris Tigers Cardinals Charlie Grimm Walter Alston

Cubs Build Umpire Clubhouse At Wrigley Field

The Chicago Cubs opened a $30,000 clubhouse at Wrigley Field for baseball umpires and football officials. It features a television and a boot bath for washing shoes before stepping onto the carpeted floor. National League umpire Jocko Conlan got a sneak preview and called the facility “the nuts.”

Chicago Chicago Cubs Wrigley Field Jocko Conlan Conlan

Unclear broadcast listings mix in Los Angeles area

Fragmented OCR text shows assorted station names KMJG KMPC KTWE KRNT KRCA KHT and teams Yanks Dodgers Angels Portland with unclear times and events. Readable items include race results and a few matchups, but details are garbled and unspecific.

Los Angeles KMEG KMPC Yanks-Dodgero Haywood Sacramento KTWE Peerussion Aphess Dodgens KRNT Setacieeve FL Waree KRCA Met Patton Sev Feans Eran

Pacific Coast Seagul Baseball Scores and Schedule

Daily box scores and upcoming games list for Pacific Coast Seagul with city matchups including Sacramento San Francisco Portland Oakland and Los Angeles. Notable results show San Francisco 15 San Diego 9 and Hollywood 2 Los Angeles 5. Schedule highlights include San Francisco Nagy at San Diego Dickey and Hollywood Wolfe at Sacramento.

Sacramento San Francisco Portland Oakland Seale Los Angeles San Diego Hollywood San Franciso Nagy Dickey Hallywood Wolfe Harrist Seattle Heards Vanyk Bortland Cadaus Zlston Wrigle

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