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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1955
Page
17
After a 16-0 road loss to Detroit, Kansas City Athletics fans greeted the wounded club with a massive ovation on arrival. Players spoke of needing to win, while coach Melillo and GM Parke Carroll urged a strong showing against Cleveland, forecasting a capacity 32,000 crowd.
Golden Gate area notes highlight special events and local items of interest. Details remain unclear due to OCR garble but reference to market, ferry, and community updates in San Francisco. Local organizations and venues are mentioned without coherent specifics.
In a Recreation Park Tennis Club event, veteran Carl Busch was upset by Charles Felker 8-6 1-6 7-3 as the national contender failed to secure a spot. The day featured numerous matches across singles and doubles with several players listed in mixed results and scores.
A detailed recap lists horses, jockeys, and odds across the Alamitos Handicap card. Mentions Maydeck and Barred's Gold among top choices, with bets and payouts, plus notes on performances by Fly High and Baby Girl Bunting. Also references track conditions, post times, and competing stables and trainers.
Jo Maxson, a top local bowler, participates in multiple league events weekly, posting high scores like 274 game and 630 series. The report lists her averages, scores, and competitive standings with various partners and venues, noting her current 167 average and significant performances.
Visalia beat Bakersfield 6 2 behind Merrill Silver a 19 year old Sacramento pitcher stinging organized baseball with the Visalia Cubs. Al Giorfriddo went 4 for 4 driving in a run and scoring once. Gene Hurych homered for Bakersfield. Both teams turned three double plays. Fresno defeated Channel Cities 9 3 as Joe Conte homered with a man aboard. San Jose Sil verinas and Stockton doubleheaders were rained out.
Bruins lead a trio of Tuesday league games at Stephens Field as they host Pilot 9. Wilson seeks to extend Coast League dreams with Excelsior in a pivotal late-season clash, while Jordan and St. Anthony's battle Cantwell in another key matchup. All three 3 pm starts set the tone for a busy prep and college slate.
Radio and TV listings show Firates versus Glainis on KMPC at 12. Major League Baseball on KHJ at 1.30 p.m. Raciny news on KMPC at 1:30. TV telecast begins 6:30 p.m. and program repeats.
Charles P. Day and Dr W W Slater, local long distance swimmers, were forced to call off the Salton Sea crossing after about five hours in six foot waves and a rugged storm. They completed over two-thirds of the distance and plan another attempt in about two weeks.
Dick Clover pulled the biggest upset in the Southern California Public Links at Griffith Park by beating Monte Beho Seymour Black 2 and 3 in the semifinal. Ed Korylak edged Hervey Poulin 2-1 Sunday to face Clover in the final next Sunday at Montebello. In Class A semi Bud Starry defeated Andy Holmes 4 and 3.
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