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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1954
Page
11
St. Anthony's High School defeated I team 63 to 41 in a loop cinder dual meet. Bruins seized control early with strong free throws and balanced scoring, extending their lead through the mid and final periods.
Lynwood's track squad posted its second win with a 53-51 upset of Poly High in a Coast League meet close to the year’s end. Notable performances came from Meakle, Huffman, and EDDMONDSON among others, as Poly trailed Lynwood throughout the competition. The Coast League crowned Wilson as the new track and field champion after a dominant 80-23 win over Jordan, with meet records falling in the low hurdles, 220, 440, and mile events.
Catholic Track Title to Saints retained its Catholic League track crown Thursday with victory in the meet. The result solidified Saint team dominance, highlighting key performances from top competitors and strengthening their position atop the league standings.
Long Beach California Friday April 30 1954 press telegram lists Alamitos Handicap map and post time of 1 00 P M at Alamitos racecourse with TRST POST.
22-year-old ex-paratrooper Manuel Castillo makes his boxing debut toniger at Wilmington Bowl. He battles Ray Perez of Mexico City, 25, a veteran with 50 bouts and wins over Amador Conde Conde and Jorge.
The T. L. Navy started strong but Barstow held firm to edge them in a tenth inning. Errors and misplays plagued the Navy as Barstow capitalized with timely hits and smart baserunning to secure a narrow victory at Park Avenue.
A fragmented report lists Alamitos results with scratched entries, a dead heat for win between Barstow and others, plus multiple names and codes. Herman Tahlock and Lis Hawkins appear among the participants with scattered figures and timings in a chaotic OCR snippet.
A mixed OCR fragment reports Bruins defeating a team referred to as Hares, noting a prior loss theory and mentioning Rees Mike Fodderly as medalist with AR. Other garbled names and terms such as Dewees, Em br WL wel Tankian, Venannr, and 4 pe follow in unclear context.
Rakin String carries 125 pounds in a Saturday feature at Los G. Race meet with two world record holders noted. The field includes Gardella and Black Easter Bunny among others in a tight allowance with Purse set by racing secretary Ed Burke.
Orange Coast College natators won the initial title at the Southern California JC swim championship, taking the 1500 meter race Thursday night. Finals continue tonight and Saturday at Orange Coast.
The 58th AAU championships bring top gymnasts including world rope-climber Don Perry of UCLA to San Fernando High for a two night program starting at 7:30. Four defending champions are highlighted, with national stars gathered for the Southland event, a first since UCLA hosted in 1950.
Advertisement shows a dubious distributor pitch seeking £200 investment and $2001 secured inventory. It promises full cooperation, recognition, and a business setup, asking for phone and address details in Kenticy cant dentini.
Don Cameron along with Bud Clethers Billy Garrett and Danny Lerner filed entries for Sundays Memorial Day stock car races at Carrell Speedway Gardena. The program includes a 500 lap Poor Man Indianapolis on May 30 and a hardtop championship race on May 31.
Bud House of Camp Lereting defended his heavyweight crown by decision over George Woods of El Toro in the feature. Welker Byars claimed the 132 pound title with a decision against Larry Sousa of Camp Pendleton. Inter service meet at San Antonio Texas set for May 12-13. Results include 113 pounds Phil Ortiz of Hawaii over Don punters, heavyweights, and multiple weights listed with Pendleton, Quantico, and Lejeune competitors.
In a Thursday night card at Municipal Auditorium Georgeous George wins two straight falls over Gori Guerrero in under 18 minutes before about 1100 fans. Tom Rice and the Great Bolo edge Gino Garibaldi and partner in the semi main. Pasquale fills in for Leo Garibaldi, draws Danny Savich, while Joe Pazondék defeats Ray Stevens.
Moon Deck wins for Mason's specials with Sissy Priest 113 and Little Dave in a late number. Parade of horses includes Baroa Lepebiar and Dahila in the field with betting tips and chances noted.
Race card reports finish times and payouts across six furlong heats. Notable results include Meas, Conquest, Lady Apros, and Jinx among scratches, with DAILY DOUBLE paying 545.30 and multiple horses listed with odds and times amid a bustling racing day.
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