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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1954

Page

7

Wilson High Victorious In Coast League Track Duel

Wilson High School cindermen defeated Compton for the first time in Coast Loop history, 60 to 45, on the Tarbabes oval. Wilson remains 3-0 in league play, Compton 3-1, and the win tightens title hopes as records fall in events led by Jack McFadden and Bil Bartholomew. Attendance and pace at Los Alamitos opened strong with mutuel pools topping 235,986 as Josie Bar topped 350 yards in a world mark.

Wilson High School Mighty Compton Coast Loop Tarbabes Wilson Compton Vince Reel Reel Red Magnuson Ree Jack McFadden Bil Bartolomew Los Alamitos Bettors Miss Pitipat Miss Myrna Bar Josie Bar Caroline, Pi

Vikes Triumph as LBCC Duo Lead in Dual Meet

Long Beach City College track stars Harry Nelson Don Molloy and Bob Humphreys propelled LBCC to a double dual victory over Harbor and El Camino. Nelson set a school clocking of 9.6 seconds for the 100 and 21.3 for the 220 while Knudsen and Mindte added wins in discus and sprints as LBCC topped Harbor 50 to 38 and El Camino 35 to 86.

Beach City College Harry Mulloy Exerliont Nelson Bernie Khundsen Rob Mindte Howard Shapiro Duane Duncan Knudsen Varsity Aop Nelaan Las Malloy Griffin Cec Tishy Cearher Quens Cequile Achool Aj—Elaan Ross Harsgrl Yghoy Gwendharder Grithe Drow_ tilarber Durean Ih Wreornton Kiubaik Beene Carper Kniudsen Bonga Jacckson Harbor Mito Veiencle Montgomery Dryer Horspor Tulin Splin Rourkepee Cech Hundee Peterson Smith Dasinid Bouse Nalce Pimpbresa Abrams McDougall Holsteam Gates Mindia Discuia—Nindte Yumpheys Peterson Atrim Hroait Bilis Haran Lama Vale Moult- Gadhorsy Sullivan Smith An Tole Winbory Helf Kinyetonk fRhanira Neleon Tunena al Camino

Leaper Ties High Jump Mark at Bakersfield Meet

East LA Junior College star Floyd Jeter cleared 6 ft 8% in to tie the long standing college high jump record set in 1934 by Cornelius Johnson. Jeter helped the Renegades defeat Los Angeles Valley and Santa Monica as Bellflower’s Ty Hadley set a new prep mile record with 4 27.7 at Mission Costa. Mira Costa beat the Bucs 61 59.

Nooice East L. A Floyd Jeter Jeter Bakersfield Cornelius Johnson Compton Rlans Lakersfield Santa Monica Bellflower Ty Hadley Misa Costa Mira Costa Bucs

AnthOSie Mankinst Triumphs In Record Speedwar Match

In a bold arena clash named in the calendar, AnthOSie Mankinst battles Torsinni as Gil bare Fiviil and Olly face off in a tense sprint. The event features champions from DAV Pasrpatte 3 and Werathne-Valeg Garten Avram, with a time of 2:20 cited for the speedwar.

Zien Stadium Faxing — Hojiowned Anthosie Mankinst A Werathne Valeg Garten Avram Fi Nesantis Ag FPARU DAV Pasrpatte Torsinni Gilbare Fiviil Volocer Rai Lotoreyoe Hucine Eerent Speedwar

Vikings Swim Meet Upset over Jordan at Coast League event

The Coast League swim meet Friday at Sorgen featured Leapie leading Dawney High swimmers, with Jordan suffering a 83 to 31 setback. Highlights included notable times and a disqualification affecting the final events, while Downey and others posted strong splits, and relay results reflected Jordan’s dominance in key races.

Dawney F High Jordan Sorgen Bihenus Swivan Tostenson Lan Caneler Auli Hester Finder Hivailton Disqualine Poevan Telay Iozian Woo Ae Valiteation Elna Levine Downey Joran Coulter Shia Ni Mredicy Thy Wourest Trey Rae Davee Medias Toy —Tiosiney Freatten HF Agicatrnko Wes NiPc Mhal

Poly High Four Man Relay Sets CIF Mark in CIF Meet

Poly High's four man relay team consisting of Jack Mactin Fred Simpson Ed Leddel and Jerry Stimson posted the fastest CIF time this year 1 42 1 to defeat Compton Hritley 47 28 in the Hares Pool.

Poly High Jack Mactin Fred Simpsson Ed Leddel Jerry Stimson Compton Hritley Aretey Pel Tnenttee Pukoor O'Powa Hs Oddel Paesen Rogers Ip Heenstatgake Naer Daimer Shmsor Abersola An Nin Irrah Paw Possen HeMl

Art Schilz Dominates Saints Sprint Double at Notre Dame

Art Schilz of St Anthony High School swept the 100 and 220 yard dashes in 10.5 and 23.1 seconds as Notre Dame hosted Lakewood. George Shengood added a hurdles double while Helan Shutts nearly tied a school record in a standout Notre Dame meet performance. Saint Anthony’s team eyes a repeat of last year’s title as they grab victories in four events.

Act Schilz St. Anthony High School Saints Notre Dame Lakewood Schilz Jed Joop Frank Brannen Dan Tomasic George Shengood Helan Shutts

Women and Men Golf Clubs Clash in Regional Meet

The Lakewood Meadowlark clash features mixed men and women's golf events with numerous matchups. Notable results include Lakewood women’s Vic Baker Tourney winner and Virginia women’s three round partner event winners, plus many late afternoon pairings and scores across the schedule.

Lakewood Meadowlark Julius Molina Ed Drum Bien Dial Owen Slosson Virginia Molica Drum Dar Diapdir Joamnoc Bob Rogers William Coor Ger Eg Moone Gates Hal Lardy Bed Bul Wood Charles Foujka Burt Gailehor Aldernon Tulle Beacon Bitt Harrower Los Havet

Boxing Roundup Chooses Finley Hawkins Clash At Legion Tonight

In Hollywood Legion Stadium a 10 round main event pairs Finley of Long Beach with Windy Hawkins of Eureka. Finley, ranked high in state light heavyweight contention, seeks a national bid after a strong 30 2 record and TV debut gains. Hawkins returns from retirement to challenge with 23 pro fights, only loss in 1948. Frankie Daniels remains top challenger in the intervening light heavyweight scene. Paolo Rosi, Italian light weight, rises with a TV stoppage of Eddie Compo in 44 seconds of round six at St Nicholas Arena. A Boston card features Joe Miceli aiming for a fifth straight victory against Steve Marcello on a national telecast.

Hollywood Legion Stadium Pick Finley Long Beach Windy Hawkins Eureka Sss England Jseven Mis Hawkins Inting J Frankie Daniels New York Paolo Rosi Reti Italy Eddie Compo St. Nicholas Arena Ross Orlendo Zulurla Boston Joling Joe Miceli Steve Marcello Providence

Prep Results Coast League and Parochial League Scores

Coast League results include Wilson 18 Excelsior 1, Downey and Gammon 2, Loyola 25 Cathedral 1, St. Anthony 2, Mt. Carmel 3 Serra 1, and other matches listed with mixed teams. Parochial League shows Marty Star of Sts 1, Bellarmine 0, Agnan 0, and Bellflower Christian 0 among various prep scores. Multiple team matchups appear with several typos and fragmentary entries.

Wilson Excelsior Jordan Poly Downey &, Gammon Cantwell St Anthony Loyola Cathedral St. Monten Notre Dame Mt. Carmel Serra Marine Léngua San Peasa Narbonne Branning Jor Gardena Weat Fan Gutriet Valles Berterntat EY Tancha Baldwin Path Bel Gurdons Marty Star Sts Minston Bellarmine Agnan Prep Leaxie Gi Bellflower Cheistivm Pasadena Achemy Brethren Montebello Kenwood Lynwood Wilton Compton Hall Veogue Rt Anthony Uhedral Logain

Compton Knocked Off Lynwood Sets Pace in Diamond Race

Compton loses to Downey 6-2 allowing Downey to pull out of a first place tie with Lynwood in Coast League action. Wilson moved closer with a 15-1 rout of Excelsior as Compton drops to a second place tie with Wilson at 2-1. Downey pushed four runs in the top of the ninth to edge Lynwood in extra innings at Compton. Gordon Seyfried earned his second win as Excelsior was held to six hits while Wilson tallied 11. The Bruins exploded for 40 runs in the sixth, with contributions from Schuler, Hopkins, Cooke, Paglia, and others.

Lynwood High School Dark Horse Compton Downey Wilson Excelsior Feehon Tame Lytiwood Utwa Wyo Seme Four Gang Downay Gordon Seyfried Bruins Pilots Jim Hamimond Bob Schuler Nick Hopkins Jay Cooke Schuler Jim Paglia Joni Bob Thompson Jordan Poly Panthers Cats Bill Balcom Bot Rubin Ralph McAdam Roger Jongewaard Ron Fairly Rex Simon Mike White Richard Downing Hares Jaygee

Saints Fall After Cantwell Rally Fails To Reclaim Lead

Cantwell pushes three runs in the fifth to edge past St. Anthony's 4-3 on the Cards’ diamond. Saints never regain after Cantwell takes a 1-0 first-inning lead, with key hits from V'Te and Dine, while Poly, Excelsior, and other teams post results in a Friday slate across multiple fields.

Jim Dunn Cantwell St. Anthony Diamond Saints Am Singleton St. Anthony'n al HK Tee Mies Goralenit Arropo Gevor Itm Carane Wenerdee Rovegn

Four Stellar Events on Marine Program This Weekend

Four major marine events fill the schedule in Southland with sailing and speedboating. Newport Harbor hosts the Ship Rock race of 62 miles from Balboa Pier, followed by the Pacific Coast Junior College championships at Newport Harbor. Long Beach hosts the final spring series race for the Little Ships fleet, nine miles offshore, while Hanson Dam gears up for a third annual regatta at noon. Memorial Day buildup includes a Cabrillo Beach spring Pt. Fermin race. notable finishes, class results, and speedboat standings are reported from San Clemente to Catalina Island.

Southland Marine Sport la. m Newport Harbor Long Beach Hanson Dam Sunland Highway 218

Golf Results at LBCO Meet Mixed Scores

Golf results show LBCO 31 and ORANGE COAST A players led by Paulsson and Hawes with top finishes. Seivy and Dussin contributed strong rounds while final standings highlighted team performance and individual scores.

Orange Coast Paulssn Finnaer Poe Er Dussin

Zaharias Shrugs Off New Orleans Lead In Colonial Open

Babe Zaharias dismissed a bad day in New Orleans to surge back from a two stroke deficit and set a $5000 Colonial Women's Open pace. Betty Jameson led by two with a 146 total while Marlins Bauer sat third at 150 and Hicks at 155.

Babe’ Zaharias New Orleans Betty Jameson Marlins Bauer Betty Hicks Long Beach Bob Reed Montebello Palm Springs Read Forrest Tucker Randolph Scott Gordon MacRae Dean Martin Horsehide Hearsay San Francisco Little Corporation Paul Fagan USC Kent Hadley Rod Dedeaux H. ©. Willet Willie Pep New York Boxing Commission Pep New York Massachusetts Commission Bobby Courchesne Holyoke Mass National Boxing Assn Washington State Idaho Luxembourg Desy Barthel Bally Barthel Dick Olsen Northwestern Weymouth Naval Air Station Weymouth Emmett Doherty Los Angeles Western Harness Racing Assn

Natator 73 Tours World In Search Of Swim Mecca

Ralph C. Pollock, a 73 year old Long Beach resident and veteran of many old time swim events, has traveled 14000 miles on three trips in nine weeks to seek the world’s faded swimming spots. He recently returned from Jamaica B W I and the Florida Keys with a trip to Acapulco and Waikiki included in earlier years. Pollock settled in Long Beach because the swimming here is excellent when water temperatures rise.

Ralph C. Pollock Pollock la Verne Ave Long Beach Jamaica Florida Keys Acapullco Waikiki Hawaii

Alamitos Racing Results and Wrestling Notes Summary

Race by race results show times and placements at Alamitos with entries like Farin Bens Jal and Jani Gente. Also listed are wrestling results from Ocean Park including competitors Snyderdet Paz Rice and Tom Rice.

Fic Folina Ietrek Et Sekt Just Ain Dine Yuna Aalee Betty Mocneilz & Lanne Ocean Park Joe Paz Slaciatan Ball Varra Teo Tom Rice Karlavis Hove Brazil Jef Tack McDowall Doony Savage Johnny Guerrt

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