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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1955

Page

7

Poly Nabs 1st Victory Over Wilson in Coast League

Poly High won their first Coast League game 9-7 at home, reversing a 7-3 deficit with a seven-run third inning. Jim Hanna allowed seven Lynwood hits as he earned the win, while Wilson’s Lem Jameson misplayed a key ball to spark Poly's comeback and edge the Bruins.

Foly High Lynwood Hare Hares Poly Jim Hanna Winnwood Brown Kelley Bach Ss Bicksikyrt Owaltonip Osa Thoudt Normane Epibore Wee Cris Prienter Sans Norman Sac Sis— Caterhodt So Nnne

Compton pulls off triple play to edge Excelsior 4 3

Compton High turned a triple play in the top of the seventh and scored in the bottom half to beat Excelsior 4 3 in Coast League action at Tarbaby field. Four Compton fielders combined to snuff a Pilot uprising as Wayne Skeen walked Bob Forbes after bases were loaded.

Compton High Excelsior Tarbabe Field Compton Wayne Skeen Bob Forbes Tarbabes

Oakland Bay Bombers Edge LA Braves 38 36 Derby Fight

The Bay Bombers from Oakland defeated the Los Angeles Braves 38 to 36 in roller derby at Olympic Auditorium Friday night. The contest opened a new series with a tight score and strong skating from both teams.

L. A Bay Bombers Oakland Los Angeles Braves Olympic Auditorium

Friday's Stars and Shantz Shine in Complete Game Win

Associated Press reports Bobby Shantz and teammates deliver a complete game win, with Shantz overcoming early struggles. Deb Canis leads batting with three runs as the team breaks a 1993 drought, while Philadelphia and Milwaukee divisions clash in a 1-4 scoreline.

Associated Prees Bobby Shantz Agitetten Beck New York Yackess Hitee Lita Zince Las Ciest” Whitewseh

Friday's Fights Report From PRA CURE New York

Friday boxing notes indicate Vedar from Bramford stopped Grate pala della in 48 rounds while Siladalee Eta from Eugene Plersan outpointed Henry Del in Philadelphia.

Pracure N.Y Chico’ Vedarui Bramford Cann Gratepala Della Italy Siladelee Eta Eugene Plersan Fhiladgionin Henry del

Vejar Eyes Title Fight Tour After Knockout Victory

Syracuse N Y Vejar eyes a 147 pound title shot as Tony Del Marco defends his crown against Carmen Basilio on June 10 in Syracuse. Vejar halted Paolo Melis by technical knockout in the fourth round Friday night and reportedly has a September bout lined up with Basilio.

Syracuse Chico Vejar Tony del Marco Carmen Basilio Vejar Paolo Melis Waly Basilio Stamford Conn de Marco Boston Vejac Melis Vejer Charles Heck New York University Dramatic Arts Vince Martinez

Wrestling Results Report from Pasadena Meet

Fragmentary notes show several matches and outcomes. Names like Sandorn and Tom Pices appear with victories and losses. Other lines mention Ares, Carlen, Waite, Nica, Taran, Sef, Gomer, Wanvi, Hav, Eilona, Zabeay, and Jaase Cainer in scattered results.

Pasadena ARES Carlen Ae' Tay Bob Waite Nica Taran Ean Sandorn Danny Mtesnal Hav Stemn Tom Pices Gebrilla Zabeay Fou Jaase Cainer

Coast League star swimmers shine at Poly and Wilson

Jerry Stimson of Poly High and Wilson’s Steve Mosely led a trio of standout Coast League swimmers in a Friday night meet at the Bruins pool. Stimson set an individual medley relay record at 1 29.0 and won the 100 yard breaststroke in 1 06.8 while Mosely took the 50 yard free in 1 24.3 and the 10 yard freestyle in 53.8 as both earned two wins apiece with Stimson breaking a league mark.

Jerry Stimson Poly Highyland Steve Mosely Wilson Bruins Stimson Mosely

Hornets Set Tank Pace in So Cal Junior College Meet

The Southern California junior colleges championship unfolds tonight at Jordan High with competition starting at 8 p.m. Long Beach City College led by Bill Price is seen as the Vikings’ top scoring threat in the 100 yard breaststroke and individual medley. Fullerton trails with 41 points, Santa Monica 31, and the meet features teams such as El Camino, LACC, and El Cerrito among others as final results are awaited.

Southern California Jordan High Bill Price Long Beach City College Vikings Fullerton Santa Monies Cotta Lek Maeet Reso McKstroke Weiner i Severs Chay ‘Stewarl Calderwood Hasty Kahkorea Spineton Divine Simmond Lac Boole Westen Weler Reehn McGeren Hess Leng Beach Slant Iycea Mtr el Camino Felferton Septa Ug Ca Los Angeles City College el Famine Commton Grange Chastip Sag Valley _chettey

Lynwood Driver Holds Slim Lead in NASCAR Punt Standings

Bernie Miller of Santa Monica leads the NASCAR punt standings with 50 points after last Saturday's main event at Gardena Stadium. Ed Pagan of Lynwood trails by two points. Chuck Pendleton tops Long Beach drivers with 40. Other racers include Jey Byrd Torrance 28, Jim Blomgren Bellflower 24, and John Lahsaw Anaheim 22.

Bernie Miller Santa Monica Sonight Gardena Stadium el Miller Ed Pagan Lynwood Chuck Pendleton Long Beach Jey Byrd Torrance Jim Blomgren Bellflower John Lahsaw Ansheim

Training classes in skin diving for Long Beach Y

Rory Page and Dr F C Parkhurst will direct a skin diving course at the Long Beach Y M C A starting Monday. First aid water safety equipment care diving surface techniques self rescue and oxygen starvation procedures are taught. First 35 applicants admitted due to limited facilities.

Rory’ Page F. C. Parkhurst Lynwood Long Beach MCA al Fish

Tartars Nab Loop Crown

The Brooklyn Dodgers trimmed their roster and sent several players including Compton College pitcher Vosey to Western State Conference. Los Angeles City College and others released or optioned players as the team reshaped for upcoming meets and spring events.

Brooklyn Dodgers Compton College Pete Vosey Montreal Don Belfide Ventura Notchsent Hert Compton LACC Glendale Ieree Pasadent Venturi

Rodriguez Gem Wins for Saints in Catholic League tilt

Rodriguez pitched a second no hit no run game for St Anthony's High, fanning 11 and walking two as the Saints beat Serra 7 0 in Gar dena. Rob Lenske drove in three with two hits as St Anthony's improves in league play toward the pennant. The Saints stole six bases and drew six walks while Loyola routing Cathedral and Cantwell defeating St Monica's in other Friday Catholic League games.

Eddie Rodriguez St. Anthony's Rodriguez Serra Gardena Saints Rob Lenske Pottomn Loyola Cathedral Cantwell St.Monica's Ste Anthony

Harbor JC Wins Metropolitan Conference Track Meet Title

Harbor JC captured the Metropolitan Conference team title at East Los Angeles, edging Long Beach City College 1013.5 to 92 as Harbor dominated the pole vault and produced multiple event wins led by Bob Humphreys and Ray Hampton. Santa Monica finished third as Duane Nowack set a conference record in the discus and BCC athletes posted fast times in the 880 and mile.

Vikings Bob Humphreys Ray Hampton Long Beach iCity College Harbor JC East Los Angeles Vikes Anl Harber Long Beach Santa Monica Humphreys Mike Yeightton Duane Nowack Bampton Ron Eeles BCC Harry Nelson Hye Dick Dorsey Bill Leite Bob Adams Viking Herber Eae Ware Futer Adams Kyle By Bgursey HS Hagwee Wieleenmedet Ela Peterson Bela Steclin Tavera Grossman L. van Rimbel Wasson Fertrat Humphreys AbuoIt Bond Beefe Atindte Teroad Andrews Elas Koval Bloc HY Washington ZLA Placus Newnex Philips Ch Fumphreys Nelson Maral

49ers Triumph in 2-1 Win at Santa Barbara

Long Beach State College upped its baseball record to 16-2 with a 2-1 victory over Westmont College on the Santa Barbara diamond. Dusty Baker and Jerry Clink combined on early runs, Dick Donovan stole second and scored on Rube Ingram’s single for the decisive margin. Baker carried the no-hitter into the fifth, and Westmont’s offense managed only four hits after the initial frame. The win contribution highlighted a strong team performance amid a tight Pacific Coast movement.

Long Beach State College Avery Westmont College Santa Barbara 49Ers Phil Baker Jerry Clinkiscales State Dick Donovan Rube Ingram Baker Jane Brach Westmont Hos Dekrnet Btrong Sh A BOS Enipert Gere Halerp Ai Inkaisss Aiven Zou Yowib Pogs Aramis Gaoaviner Lin Dorgnib Furze See—Dickerson Ruge So—Baker Rege Wile oiteh—Heker

Los Alamitos Race Results and Local Notices

A garbled set of race results and notices from Los Alamitos lists various race names, times, and participants such as THOR RACE 310 yards, EIGHT RACE 710 yards, and other events. It mentions individuals like Judy Step and Stan Mt, as well as teams and cars, with scattered dates and amounts. The readable portions imply a local sports and social page covering races, softball, and upcoming games.

Canada Helliew Goa Buckeain Opitmedtiaat Iliac Atkidten & Mc Vardar Fea Shane C. Dyer Crane Estalica Wile Carltal Lackelly Facner Randelpt Nan Echols Bangat Bam Gogas Rowata Jaen Rae Shinee Rathawayt Fahad Bigvily Joe Lambest Boned Ekcamore Ealeide Euin Eek Fivine Aatrics Fevere Erapieton wWeiseck Mesky Nau Angretendy Ae Goegnier DB Stern Chad — Vanabta T' Joe Seerless Washo Ie Teres Lee Fat Aise Graham Fay Staron Waite Alvarado Peek Ae Hamona Spies Bees Tee Agi Eae i Pee G Baneyy Lee Shall Mae Ceuta Webster Sone Brathen Ore Ehler Tralee Pier Vietory Ca Pepper & Ash Am Games Tonight Irs Sia Robert Sprague Beerrawan Park Dabba Dire Dumat Harbor Post Marastio Tapert Hati Balers Fa Beeikren Golds Fark Dian Piri Ie Pee Ava EG Bom Trotters Diaz Basbeens

Connie Freeze Wins Monthly Towne Nine Best Holes Tourney

Connie Freeze tops the Récreation Park women’s club event with best scores in Low Nets and Class A. Final results show Breech, Be MAE, and multiple close finishes. Mrs Kovser takes victory on South Course in the women’s club point tournament with Class A noting Mrs McPree and Mrs Peaziey among top finishers.

Gloria Fecht Allene Weissmuller Wilshire Country Club Brentwood Secomd Iishi John Wenrwater Wilshire Berbert Atlan An Waninlo Trim fMeht Mra L. Geoshehan Sacle Anadef Sirs Groasblatt Maight ES Richardson Dca Solovletf Connie Freeze Récreation’ Park Mae. Ye Sake Tie Beaile Begress C. Freeze Austin Sor Beemer Me Bragdenbaree J. Aab A. Umm E. Kovser South Course Rf. McPree H. Hs Os Mf Peaziey BR. Weillk

Saints Roll Past Cantwell In Catholic League Track Clash

St Anthony's High led by Dick Wigfall and John Berton won two events apiece, pacing the Saints to a 65.3 to 37.4 victory over Cantwell in a Catholic League dual meet. Wigfall took the 220-yard dash in 22.7 and the 440 in 53.1, while Berton claimed the high jump and a second win. Brian Shulis won the mile in 4:08.5 as part of the Saints’ strong showing. Notre Dame defeated Serra, Cathedral edged Loyola, and several other performers posted top times and marks in subsequent meets.

Dick Wigfall John Berton St. Anthony's High Cantwell Wigfall Berton Brian Shulis

Vike Nine Bowl slips in race with 5-2 loss to San Diego JC

Long Beach City College fell 5-2 at Lakewood as San Diego JC surged with four runs in the second inning. The defeat creates a three way tie atop the Metropolitan Conference standings among the Vikes El Camino and Bakoré, with Mesa scoring on a passed ball to take a 1-0 lead before the visitors pulled away.

Long Beach City College San Diego JC Lakewood Vikes el Camino Bakore Mesa San Diego Viking Ray Ramirez Bill Swanner San Diecs Scher Bokerie R—oaratt Remires Rami Brick Ramirez Aes Sac Aem Gibbs Armitage Sehertzer Attimgeom Remitay SR Baga Ins Hemtver Swaea

Long Beach City College Tennis Drops Santa Monica Clash

Long Beach City College defeated Santa Monica College 7-? in a key Metropolitan Conference showdown, signaling a title rematch next Tuesday on TBCC courts. Patrick Beard and teammates led the effort with several wins, while Ralph Acosta and Phil Johnson swept doubles to pace Poly High to a Coast League win over Lynwood.

Long Beach City College Santa Monica CC Santa Monica Vikings Corsairs Pana Beard Bernhardt Fe Hudson Tanty de Sivney Whal Benish Guilzin Davis-Muescaeu Harrson-Henish Beard. Weeks Otis-Bernhardt Acosta Maney Calle Gua-Guina Ralph Acosta Phil Johnson Pace Poly High Lynwood Hares eBsan Barada Mehhe - Laggeyt Wis Raph Acosts Ras

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