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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1953

Page

6

Rams Eye Long Beach as Preseason Fixture for Season

Los Angeles Rams show strong interest in Long Beach as a permanent preseason site. Tex Schramm says Long Beach fans and a future Fort Ord game could spark more Rams appearances, with potential matches against service teams and visiting eastern clubs. The schedule aims eight preseason games ending with the Giants in Los Angeles, boosting local support and regional exposure.

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Rams Open 1953 Season At Long Beach In War-Ready Clash

Los Angeles Rams face Ford Ord Warriors in Veterans Memorial Stadium as 1953 season opens. Rams, led by Norm Van Brocklin, boast seasoned defense with Lane Daugherty and Robustelli while Ford Ord relies on ex collegians Heinrich Cenname la and Watson. Attendance aims for 15 000 with capacity 20 700 as Long Beach hosts first Rams showcase.

Jackie Gleason Long Beach Los Angeles Rams Monarchs Ford Ord Warriors Veterans Memorial Stadium Rams Bob Waterfield Ford Ord Don Heinrich Washington Pat Cennamela USC Ollie Watson USF Chicago Cardinals Ram Hampton Pool Kentucky Wildcats Fuller Fry Norm van Brock Chicago Cards Fort’ Ord Camp Drake Santa Clara Warriors Heinrich Roffler WSC Dave Mann Oregon State Matson Ed Herke San Francisco 49Ers Jay Phillips del Poly Burt Delavan Cop Fred Robinson Redlands Ft. MacArthur Bud McFadin John Hock McFadin Hock L. A. Rams Ord Henke Ag Toogoort Delavan Hoek McLaighlin Baxter Mann Ib Az Smith Rolle Ney Towler Fort Ord Azalanian Davia He Palmer Lagorio Rheimpson Younger Pwler Ongood Auberty Hirse Livingston Ar Beot Avila Burroughs Marshal Fries Hamilton Garland Bester Ehead Beinkén Putnam Heins Etue Gartner Edgin Hutchinson Dudge Norman Duncan Dutce Jnrquen Firenier

Albacore Run Draws Big Hauls From Hottest Day

Fishermen chased albacore on a record sunny day, averaging seven fish per boat. Landings totaled 1065 fish weighing 12 to 18 pounds, with crews reporting huge schools off Catching Island’s west end. The season opener drew a small passenger list as crews worked through a steady bite.

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Yaris Boost leads and pennant hopes in New York weekend

A chaotic recap notes pennant chase implications with Yaris Boost and Paul Richards eyeing a base hit ration system for Chicago's feasts or famines. New York Yankees overwhelm St Louis 11 to 5 as Washington, Boston, and Cleveland suffer mixed results in a day of baseball action.

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Minor League Scores From Western International and Leagues

Readable fragments show Western International results with Salem and Lewiston figures. National League and American Association notes mention games at Salem and Charleston with scattered inning counts and team names like Minnetonka, St. Paul, and Davenport.

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Equestrian sports dropped from 1936 Melbourne Olympics

The International Olympic Committee announced there will be no equestrian events at the 1936 Games in Melbourne due to Australian quarantine laws. Otto Mayer, chancellor of the committee, said the six month quarantine for horses could not be relaxed.

Lausaane Switzerland Melbourne International Olympic Committee Otto Mayer Committee of Games Australis

Big Leadvers Lose Many Friends In Major League Raids

Minor League managers face upheaval as big league clubs raid farm rosters ahead of pennant drives. Yankees add Gus Triandos and Steve Kraly while Brooklyn and Washington bolster rosters. rule changes limit recalls after July 1, affecting (names) memory of Willie Mays and Mickey Mantle cases.

New York Yankees Birmingham Gus Triandos Binghampton Steve Kraly Brooklyn Dick Williams Dick Teed Willard Schmidt White Sox Bob Boyd Connie Johnson Saul Rogovin Washington Phoenix Ariz Penken Roy Campanella Mickey Iantle Fac Triandos Kraly

Angels State Old Time Tilt to Feature Longtime Players

The fourth annual Old-Timers' game by the Los Angeles Angels is set for August 22 as a threes inning prelude to a Angels versus San Francisco game. Veteran catcher Henry Mangerina is noted as the player with the most years among those expected to play.

Los Angeles Angels Angels San Francisco Henry Mangerina Chuck Connors

Erskine Strikes Out 21 as Dodgers Beat Cards

Carl Erskine, eyeing a future pension, pitched six straight wins for the Dodgers, fanning 21 and allowing six hits in a 2-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Jim Gilliam drove in the other run with a double, as Brooklyn widened their eight-game lead over Milwaukee.

United Press Carl Erskine Dodgers Erskine Dodger St. Louis Cardinals Robin Roberts Phils Jim Gilliam Brooklyn St. Louis Milwaukee Phillies Max Sarkont Bob Miller Larry Jansen Cincinnati al Dark Henry Meson Giants Murry Dickson Pirates Cubs Pittsburgh Dick Cole Hal Rice Frank Thomas

Hicks Mangrum Seek to Maintain Tam Tee Leads

CHICAGO September slate reports two time Tam O Shanter All American Open winner Betty Hicks contending for lead while Lford Mangrum fires 68 to top a crowded field at 137 after 36 holes. Contenders include Clark Douglas Oliver and Furgol. Didrickson Zaharias trails in comeback bid.

Betty Hicks Mangrum Tam Tee Chicago Tam O'Shanter Gownhill Lford Mangrum Bulge Jimmy Clark Laguna Beach Calif Dave Douglas Newark Del Ed Oliver Palm Springs Alif Ed Furgol Clayton Bob Toski Northampton Mass Douglas Deadloei Lawson Little Pete Cooper Ted Kroll Marty Furgol Tretty Hicks Long Beach Patty Berg Louise Suggs Babe Didrickson Zaharias Niles Focal

Memorial Stadium Open at 6 Tonight

Gates open at 6 for the 1953 football opener between the Los Angeles Rams and Fort Ord at Veterans Memorial Stadium. About eight thousand general admission tickets went on sale at the stadium and Harris Frank, 240 Pine Ave. Reserved seats cost $3, general admission $1.80, and youths under 14 pay 50 cents.

Veterans Memorial Stadium Los Angeles Rams Fort Ord Harris Frank Pine Ave

Tijuana Bullfights Slated for Sunday

Antonio Velazquez internationally known matador and two youths Guillermo Carbajal and Eduardo Vargas will compete Sunday in the bull fighters Union gold car fiesta at the local arena. Action starts at 7 p m. Each matador faces two bulls. The six bulls were produced by La Laguna Rancho, rivaling La Punta Farm as Mexico's best.

Tijuana Antonin Velazquez Atalquez Guillermo Carbajal Eduardo Vargas Mexico la Laguna Rancho la Punta Farm

California League Scores Amid Mixed Results

In California League action Jose 11 and Moileste 10 led a tight night. Barbara 3 and Bakersfield 2 sparked narrow wins while Ockian 4 and Fresno emura 8 provided balance. Isalia 5 closed the slate with a modest tally.

Jose Moileste Mia Barbara Bakersfield Ockian Fresno Emura Isalia

Will Eliminate TV Confusion in Boxing Scoring

National Boxing Association chief Abe J Greene says a scoring clinic in New York in late August will craft a uniform scoring system to be adopted at the Milwaukee convention September 14 16. He notes state commissions will review the plan and that current systems vary from four point rounds to round by round with different back stops. The aim is to end fan confusion and ensure fair judging across telecast bouts.

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Sports on Radio TV Wave: Tournament and Games

Radio and television listings show events including amateur golf with Barre Wiemer commentating, White Sox vs Senators, Angels vs Fort Grd, and a Saturday fight card. More programs feature Halurday Njeit Fighip and Andrewne Johnsey with local stations KRCA KFOX KTV.

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Sports Calendar Poythall Los Angeles 9 Died

Amateur and professional bouts listed with venues in Hollywood Los Angeles and nearby towns. Includes boxing wrestling racing dog events and recreation park schedules with times from morning to evening and various matchups noted by city and venue.

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Fracifio Coast League and American baseball results brief

The report lists multiple coast league scores with San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, San Diego and Seattle outcomes, plus national league results including Chicago Cleveland Boston and New York. It notes today’s schedules: Los Angeles at San Francisco, San Diego at San Francisco, Seattle at Portland, and several cross league matchups with standings fragments and pitcher mentions.

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