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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1954

Page

17

Alamitos Handicap Tuesday Card Features Longshots and Favorites

The Alamitos program outlines a packed race card with trios of longshot contenders and solid favorites. Notable names include ImpPQVeRAGNE and LONGSHOT-CLADBER BAN, with detailed notes on horses like Fame Pron, Tah, and Migne. Several entries show potential upset bets in the $350 to $1,100 purses across multiple classes, including LONGSHOT-CO and LONGSHOT-FANG CUPID, with contenders like My, Benet, and Hamlet in the mix. The day opens at 1:50 PM with a focus on mid-priced maidens and sprints, highlighting drivers and owners such as G. Li, King Cupid, and Strauss.

Saris Syrolds Calbreds Alwa Inter Murphae Longshorabick Yi Boy Jobinson John Novelty Cox Mab Lujan Wilike the Detenee Nares Betty Lee Congress Favorita King Cupid Cantera Awkinggn Fang Cupid Lene Strauss Fay Armstrong Hgwkinsony Om Gann Duroy Tush Powell Oro Banksy Bart Varez

Ernie Mason's Race Track Specials Result Summary

Jupiter Joe wins sixth race for Ernie Mason with Patlay DNella Boy Loyal Léon Lady close second. Quick Return places second in Bankroll Special, while Betty Dooley leads Clockers TIY in first.

Ernie Mason Jupiter Joe Patlay Dnella Boy Léon Lady Bankroll Quick Return Clocker Tiy Betty Dooley

Bowling Along Key Leaders In ACB Tournament Finale

The American Bowling Congress tournament heads toward its final week with leaders Tony Sparando and Frank Tassara still out front in singles and all-events respectively. Don McClaren and Billy Welu lead doubles, while Tri-Par Radio Co. holds the open division rear lead. Multiple bowlers posted notable scores in the major and Thursday events across various divisions.

American Bowling Congress Tony Sparando Rego Park N. Y Frank Tassara Eureka Galit Don McClaren St. Louis Billy Welu Houston Texas Tri-Par Radio Co Chicago

Fielltz Spears Triumphs in Recreation Park Tennis Finals

Johnny Fieitz swept the Recreation Park club championship, defeating defending champion Al Bray 6-4 7-5 in singles. He partnered with Jack Ballack to beat Carly Pegerson and Aubrey Harter 6-2 6-2 in doubles, with Jane Little taking the mixed doubles title by defeating Bets Ballack 6-4 7-5.

Johnny Fieitz Recreation Park Club Fieitz al Bray Jack Ballack Carly Pegerson Aubrey Harter Jane Little Bets Ballack Ringles J. Fleitz A. Brey J. Kieltz J. Balack C. Pedarson Harter Adios Binglee J. Little Hininens Foster DaUnckd Saliack W. Maccoby A— Wien Evans B. Youbbles C. Evans A. Harter C Phderson Brown Bieder I. Mallack Joh Aon O Fluntered Binder J. Reed G. Rose W. Rex Plasce P. Smeath Binglee H. Morris V. Heccio Pleteg H. Mornd

Softball Season Opens Tonight at Recreation Park

The Recreation Department launches its softball season with 24 of 188 teams starting play tonight at Recreation Park. The event features teams like Flying Red and others in a crowded opening, with standings and box scores listed for early games and player performances.

Planary Recreation Park Telesnand Christian R Crusadere Houghton HA van Vanieares Haron Tosh Co Ana Ste Asai P.ta Mrg

Recreation Park Women’s Club Mutt-and-Jeff Tourney

Virginia and area clubs compete across weekly women’s golf events. Names include Mrs Roy Burke Mrs Vane Nira Mrs J R Whisenant Mrs George Foulks and many local players as teams vie in varied matches and scoring efforts across South and Old courses.

Roy Burke Recreation Park Mutt-and-Jeff Claas Frunts Burks Emad Als Vanelli Nira Bill Deeb Why Boms Vanell Stedgin Quinlan Meo Ronen Je White Mra Herman Bae Ee Ee We U. Malbiot Biseaeyy Hie Bowes William Macrate J. R. G. Whisenant Geatke Young Harold “Wert Joel Overlouk Aza Holan Twenderson

Base ball tilt Long Beach City Vikings at Fullerton

Long Beach City College Vikings seek to rebound after their first loss in 24 games as they travel to Fullerton for a 3 p.m. Tuesday showdown with the Easter Conference Hornets. The Norse were edged Friday by East Los Angeles and ending a 23 game win streak.

Long Beach City College Kings Fullerton Hornet Norse Los Angeles Diego Caml Wangyee Baste Sos Angier Harber Erties Mer Vikings East L. A Don Drury P. A

Christie Captures 300-Lap Stock Car Victory at Carrell

Bob Christie from Grants Pass Ore won the 300 lap stock car race at Carrell Speedway edging Marshall Teague by three quarters of a lap. The event drew about 10 500 spectators as Christie claimed his first major stock car win of the year.

Bob Christie Carrell Speedway Christie Grants Pass Ore Marshall Teague

Bay Meadows Handicap Ends With Mantz Lap Incident

The Bay Meadows Handicap purse of 57000 saw Johnny Mantz of Long Beach lead late in the race aboard a 1954 Mercury before a broken left front wheel spindle forced him out. Christie moved to the front on lap 251 amid a chaotic eventful day with crashes and pit stops.

Christie Johnny Mantz Long Beach Merecury Mantz Teague Chuck Stevenson Garden Arove Wall Clay Smith Mantz’ Mercury Nesh Ambasiaa Ambassador Mersnall Huda Ghear Foat Mieat Pemelycenes Hudson Ave Cis Hadaon Isina Sim Sink Hudson Ceorpe Lemming Iseon Longden Monica Bill Taylor Wercury Fee J Elberaliy Paul Norman Culver City J Iy Heather Jerry Kelly Soda Crite Abe Ambicy Aloe Paace Otis Sim Lake Dick Long Bee Jasper Mares Lipiccollo Iack Clere Don Noel Norman Valebuueia Solany Powells A Ines Rhasd Smast Evant Andy Janderson Longshot Mt. i Mason and Willingham F Simonides Bremner Tommy Auger Daley Santa’ Ana Bemilel Kas Dave Pun Averbeada Roberta Ant Evans Otetanahengley Mr. Friture Quadweiss Elricls Hrubbieboe di Sok Seria SPAAU Pacific TONY Lozpard Grarg San Fod Agg Erivale Buoy Ginaial Tata Rigot & i NOVOS ABBEY Oulras Tate Venfornia Torito Langer Ima Devil Ealing Liam Ale Eusmoor Poe Devu

Port Kickers Triumph In LA Soccer Showdown

Port Kickers defeated San Pedro McKwaines 4 to 2 Sunday in Greater Los Angeles Soccer League action to climb into third place ahead of the Victorias.

Port Kickers San Pedro McKwaines Victorias Los Angeles

Coast League box score fragments include mixed results

The text presents partial baseball box scores and lineups across multiple teams including Angels, Oakland, and San Francisco. It lists players, positions, and some game outcomes with numerous unreadable segments, indicating a dense scorecard page from a coast league doubleheader.

Westward Hoight Victor in Catalina Yacht Duel

Balboa Yacht Club sailors clinched the 44th Stag Thomas Rutter perpetual trophy by winning the Catalina to Howland’s Landing cruise. Westward Hoights Willard Bell finished the Catalina San Pedro run in 2h 23m 17s, while Malu IL prepared for the Newport Bermuda race by taking the Catalina Newport return.

Westward Hoight Victor Balboa Yacht Club Los Angeles Yacht Club Thomas Rutter Howland's Landing Catalina Howland Willard Bell

Visalia promotor Lou Miller sparks in-ring melee at wrestling hall

Municipal Auditorium scene erupts as Lou Miller, promoter and ex-wrestler, vaults into the ring to strike a referee. He loses his license for the year and returns to his Visalia mat palace only on January 1, 1954. Readers warned to flee or fight back if confronted by Miller’s allies.

Municipal Auditorium Lou Miller Brother Miller Visalia Lippy Durocher Bobby Bragan Bill Sweeney Miller Jarrupin Lou Buddy Baer

Local Radio Sports Schedule Mixed with Vague Notices

Fragmentary OCR text shows a mishmash of baseball recreation, radio and TV mentions, times like 4:10 p m and 8:30 p m, and several station call signs such as KFOX KTLA KMPC. Readable nouns imply a schedule or publicity snippet without clear events or outcomes.

Kupc KFOX Tvbeanie KMPC KTLA

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