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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1954
Page
6
In Las Vegas on the Champions tour, Wall fired 66 on the back nine after opening 69 to total 135 for 36 holes, leading by two. He overturned an uneven start with a historic burst, including a birdie on 10 and a rapid string of long shots, reshaping the leaderboard.
Long Beach City College hosts a sprawling prep track and field dual with Santa Monica and San Diego contenders. Notable performers include Harry Nelson and Don Molloy, while local stars Keck and Humphreys set school marks in sprint events. Multiple meet records and high-level racing highlighted the opening day with Art Wall Jr. at Desert Inn noted for a separate tournament context.
Doug Ford and Littler show consistency as leaders battle winds up to 20 mph. Contenders include Cato Middlecoff Bes selink Harshison Harpeler and Earl Stewart. Snead also within reach as 19 pros post second round 66 birdies and five eagles amid a field talent show at Pan-Pacific Auditorium and Long Beach.
At the $35,000 Tournament of Champions Desert Inn chatter centers on Buck Shaw and the 49ers playoff chances, plus Walter Winchell praising the Damon Runyon Cancer Fund. San Diego and Los Angeles football and baseball voices weigh in on pitching crews, coaching styles, and rising amateur golfer Billy Patton after Augusta.
Ned Garver, born 1925, rebounds to form for Detroit as a key starter in 1954. After a knee issue last season, he now delivers two straight complete games and near perfect outings, boasting a 20 win capability prior with the Browns. He declares the knee no longer a concern and compares his health to debts wiped away.
Tony DeMarco meets Carlos Chavez in a 10 round lightweight bout at Boston Garden as Murphy stages a return bid. DeMarco, 21, is the favorite over 22 year old Chavez after recent gains in power and technique. Also Irish Bob Murphy faces Roger Wylie in a light heavyweight comeback at the same card.
Bay Meadows rookie jockey Willie Harmatz set an American track record by winning six straight on Friday. He started with Miss Fir, rode Bright Abbey last, and tied the record held by only three others. Harmatz exits as apprentice next week, moving to journeyman status with 5-pound allowances gone. He leads both wins and earnings with 50 victories from 229 rides at the Ray Meadows Meeting, earning $118,475.
Hollywood’s Pacific Coast League champions of 1952 and 1953 push off the floor after a rough start. They narrowed the gap to four games behind Oakland by winning three of four from Los Angeles, with Red Munger leaving after a sprained ankle and Andy Hansen holding the Angels to one run. Portland beat Sacramento 4-3 behind Beb Alexander’s win, while Oakland defeated San Francisco 3-2 as Ken Holcombe limited the Seals. A father-and son night drew 7,12,367 fans. Bill Thomason shut Seattle to one hit as San Diego topped the Rainiers 5-1, lifting the Padres in a tight standings scene.
Fragmented OCR summary shows names like Garon Foes and Chicago Cincinnati encounters, with unclear teams and results. The text appears to note matches or races at various cities, including Cincinnati and St. Louis, but many names and places are garbled, yielding no clear outcome or dates.
Wilson High sends 25 runners and three relay teams in the Compton Invitation prep meet aiming to upset co favorites Santa Ana and Riverside. Twenty four schools compete starting at 6 30 p.m. Wilson entries include Jack McFadden Gary Bradley Bill Bartholo Gerry Peters Karl Dreher Dave Alderman and baton carriers Dick Lent Bradley MacFadden Frank Cassafy.
Fragmentary list shows sports broadcasts across radio and television stations KNXT KMIPC and CABC. Mentions Phillies vs Giants, Bears, and Pistons style matchups with times around 1 30 p m and 5 00 p m along with station call letters and vague program titles.
A compact roundup lists track and field events at Hoxing Iielywood Tagion Stadia and nearby venues with times like 8 80 and 8 80. It notes racing, baseball and stock car events in cities including Hollywood and Babette city with teams and participants such as Gilmore and Carrell Speedway.
AAA inspectors study all cars entered in J. C. Agajanian's 300 lap stock car race at Carrell Speedway. The 150 mile finale may draw a large crowd and many drivers seek Indianapolis spots. Practice begins May 1 with minimal stock changes allowed for safety and parity.
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