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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1955

Page

6

Dodgers lose in controversial squeeze play at Giants

Brooklyn ends its 10 game winning streak as New York Giants thwarted Tackie Robinson's squeeze bunt in the eighth. Zimmer would have tied the game with a run, but the call at home plate was disputed amid on-field protests and umpire explanations. Whitey Lockman and Whitey Ford among others faced heated questions as managers Durocher and Austin defended their teams.

Jack Hand Brooklyn Tocause New York Giants Tackie Robinson Giants Dodgers Robinson Don Zimmer

California grid drills near end as spring plans loom

Chuck Taylor looms as key quarterback talent for California in spring practice amid shuffling at UCLA and Stanford. Red Sanders defers on Bruins plans until May 2, while Waldorf and Hill reshape the Bears with leaner roster and wide competition for every position. The Pacific Coast Conference discusses ending spring drills after this season, a debate shaping the upcoming coaching evaluations and talent mix.

Chuck Taylor Jess Hill Pappy Waldorf California Henry Red) Sanders UCLA Babe Jess Pappy Chul Jess Tay Fouelrs Lindon Crow Paul Argon Matt Hazeltine Sanders Duck Elleni Tadhadk Tayeh Primo Villanueva Cnurse Ronnie Knox Red Chuck Beha Brodin Bruins Jerry Gustafson Stan Kafka Jack ‘Lewis Jayvee Jackie Douglas Dercy Slitchmen Les Hopkins Coon Tribe Douglas Santa Monica Jerry Stan South Point Jackie Bears Tye Yo Fey Waldorf Casey Hugh Maguire Son Mike Maguire Gus Gianulian Jim Lorenz Rambler Hazeltine Walder PCE

Coast League Boxes For Sn available Pitcher Taormine

Coast League box score reads as Taormine RR Walk 0 HBP Fracchia scoreless innings with Eris Atta and OGNEE contributions. Los Angeles SO-Surpt Q Seene shows limited offense. unclear fragments limit full reconstruction of game details.

L A Tops Oaks in a pitched boxing and baseball mix

A chaotic recap links Pastrano and Troy in a close San Francisco boxing draw while Angels manager Sweeney hopes Cubs scrutiny stays light. The column covers eight-hit Pastrano victory claims, Troy’s weight disadvantage, and a rain-affected San Francisco-Seattle doubleheader with Seals and Giants context.

Bol Sweeney Los Angeles Angels Chicago Cubs Chicago Upi Pastrano Willie Troy Fency Dan Miami Beach Angel Oakland Wrigley Field Wita Pastreno Chicago Willie Seraph Jim Brosnan Art Argelo Dun Fist Dee Compton Jim Marshall Honight Troy Coats Don Rob Hittin Bronx Eitan Henlg Pas U Trano San Fran- Hingside Lniseo Seale Pastrana Hollywood Stars Ing Tony Tha Ponceena Don Fracchia la Atle Spike McAdams Pas- Wey San Francisco Sacramento Seattle Sanego Portland

Rizzuto Fades as Yankees Rely on Hunter in 1954

Spring talks among AL managers warned the Yankees face trouble if Phil Rizzuto ages. Billy Hunter, acquired in a winter deal with Baltimore, was seen as shortstop insurance but risks overreaching in crucial spots. The swap cost Willie Miranda, whose defense earlier saved games. Pitching coach Joe Becker guides Brooklyn’s mound staff, and spring training noted few sore arms among the staff. NBC lands eight college games next fall, led by a Notre Dame at Miami Grange Bowl clash on Sept 17, with Notre Dame later facing Michigan State on network.

Gayle Talbot New York Yankees Phil Rizzuto Casey Stengel Billy Winter Hunter Yanks Baltimore Bob Turley Shortstop Insurance Yankee Quesely Florida Casey Matty St Louis Browns Willie Miranda Brooklyn Joe Becker Charleston Dodger Becker Bobby Feller Cleveland Satch Paige Big Ten NBC Midwest Notre Dame University of Miami Miami Notre Dame Michigan State

Boston Doge Bypasses Derby For Delaware Stakes

Unbeaten Boston Doge the sprinting bay colt will not run in the Kentucky Derby. Owner Paul Andolino announced the horse will compete in the $25,000 added Delaware Stakes at Garden State Park, New Jersey on May 7, instead of the Blue Grass classic. Andolino said the Derby chances ended after missing the Chesapeake Stakes at Bowie.

Boston Paul Andolino Chesapeake Boston Doze Bowie Doge Belmont

Fractured Collarbone Halts Yankees Cole men

A fractured left clavicle ends the comeback for Sher r y Coleman with the New York Yankees after a fall at Yankee Stadium. He is cast and expected to miss six to eight weeks, following a similar injury to Ted Williams last year. Coleman must regain fielding form and challenge Gil McDougald for a starting spot upon return.

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Giants Rally For Five In Eighth To Beat Dodgers

Whitey Lockman sparked a five run eighth inning comeback as the Giants overcame a 3-0 deficit in Brooklyn. Don Mucker and Lockman delivered key hits and a Dodger miscue fueled the rally. Other NL games saw St Louis beat Milwaukee 2-1, Phils top Pirates 5-4 on Ennis homers, and Chicago 6-3 over Cincinnati. In AL, Cleveland defeated Detroit 8-3 and Washington edged Ball 3-2.

United Fresh Heroes Incorporated Whitey Lockman New York Giants Dodgers Brooklyn Giants Don Mucker Lagh Jman Dodger Don Girt Jmer Brookliyn St. Louis Cardinals Milwaukee Braves Jon Brooks Lawrence Phils del Ennis Fittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Detroit New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Sara Aresigal Waslingtor Leagn Kansas Clits Lawrence Wiggies Jetty Warren Spahi Milwaukee Wally Muor Rij Repuls Bob Lemon Rey Narleski Larry Daley Pred Hatfield Ray Boone White Sox Virgil Trucks Sandy Consuegra Morzie "Martin Chico Carrasquel Ned Gus Ze

California Supreme Court Allows False Arrest Suit Against Wardens

The California Supreme Court ruled wardens liable in false arrest suits within the scope of their duties. Fred Miller of San Diego can pursue a $100,000 damage claim filed in 1951 against wardens Donald Glass and Richard Inks. A lower court had dismissed the case, but Miller alleges illegal arrest for six hours after failing to show a fishing license off a municipal pier where a license isn’t required.

San Francisco MEI California Supreme Court Fred He Miller San Diego Donald Glass Richard Inks Nuting Pillec Miller

Troy Meet Off Bruin Event On The Mud

Stanford canceled today’s gunderfest with South of California on the True’s oval while UCLA prepared for a clash. The Bears looked to the skies and insisted the Bruins meet on. UCLA took 27 men to Berkeley.

Palo Alto Berkeley Stanford South of California

Sports Calendar for Los Angeles Area Hints at Matchups

Fragmented schedule notes show basketball and track events in Los Angeles with teams such as Thompsor and Slaatum, cited players James Ya McShatyie Ruiter Derbs Olstpic, and a national championship reference. No clear dates beyond a Sunday session and venues like Pacific Ave. appear amid garbled text. specifics remain unclear.

Thompsor Suto James Ya McShatyie Ruiter Derbs—Olstpic Peat Loe Angeles Spaakiye Fudten Macluk Cardera

Fragmented Scoreboard Page with Team Results and Standings

A garbled scoreboard page lists results and standings from multiple leagues. It mentions San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Sacramento, Oakland, and Chicago with scattered game scores and player initials, but most details are unreadable. The noisy OCR includes several city names, teams, and partial scores across baseball and football sections, interwoven with stray lines and missing words.

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