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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1947

Page

6

Rams Open Drill at Loyola Field for 1947 Camp

The Los Angeles Rams begin their 1947 training at Loyola University under new head coach Bob Snyder. The piece notes Snyder’s T formation mastery, returns of key players Waterfield and Harmon, and hopes for improved running backs including Magnani, Gehrke, and Washington, while acknowledging past injuries to Harmon and Wilson.

Pacific Coast Loyola University Pacific Los Angeles Rams Adam Walsh Rams Adam Bob Snyder Clark Shaughnessy George Hatag Walsh Snyder Jim Benton Rob Waterfield Fred Gehrke Riley Matheson Steve Pritko Clyde Johnson Gil Bouley Waterfield Les Horvath Horvath Hardy Tom Harmon Jackie Wilson Flarmon Wilson Giants New York Green Bay Ram Red Gehrke Steve Bagarus Dante Magnani Kenny Washington Sean Washington

Rams Open Open House Clinic At Loyola University

Dusty notes praise Pat West and fellow Rams backs like Dick Hoener and Mike Hola yak highlight a high school and junior college clinic led by Snyder. Rams meet Loyola University dorms tomorrow with first week practice open to schools. Coaches may attend August 8 and 16 sessions to question Ram staff.

Notre Dams Aumbry Cowmilg Towa Dick Hoe High School Funior College Clmches Snyder Yellnie Hve Ram

Jump Joe Louis Walcott Fight Sparks Backlash in Boxing

A scathing critique denounces Joe Louis for signing a non title match with Jersey Joe Walcott on November 14 at Madison Square Garden. The piece accuses Louis of betraying boxing, alleging manipulation by 20th Century Sporting Club and Sol Strauss, and questions Walcott’s legitimacy and the match’s significance. It likens the event to a staged wrestling bout and denounces the contract as trapping Louis with a rematch clause.

Joe Louis Brown Bomber Jersey Joe Walcott Madison Square Louis Tsny Mobk Mythiog Strauss Duseks Beckers Walcott Jon Louis Wrestling Trust Ymella Wilcott Maxim Louis. Louis Sporting Club Swedi Joe Baksi Ths Joe Maxim Neil Sim

Racing Returns to Wes Dade Park in Summer Meeting

Dade Park opens a two day summer meeting with an eight race program this afternoon as Pi Racing returns to West Kentucky racing action at Wes Dade Park in Aug.

Dade Park Kya Pi Racing West Kentucky

Kentucky Track Opens With 605 Horses and 34 Jockeys

The meeting opened with 605 horses quartered at the track and 34 jockeys on hand to accept mounts. The meet closes Labor Day, Sept. 1.

Anderson Ex-Wilson Athlete Qualifies for All Navy Finals

William C. Anderson, ex Wilson High football and track star now in the U S Navy at Guam, qualified for the All Navy finals after winning the 100 yard event in the Mariannas Group finals. A former center at Wilson High, Anderson later played for Oregon and received a pro football offer while in college.

Anderson Wilson Navy Illiam C Big Bill) Anderson Wilson High Uncle Sam Guam Long ‘Beach Bill Shanghai Jacksonville Fla Ail Navy Mariannas Oregon Southern California Corvallis

Local Angler Holds Fourth in San Diego Yellowtail Derby

Ise DeMasters of Long Beach remains in fourth among San Diego Junior Chamber of Commerce Yellowtail Derby qualifiers as the event nears its final month. His best was 33 pounds nine ounces. Lead catcher Herb Conser, a Navy chief in San Diego, holds first with a sizable catch of five pounds, two ounces, while other weights from Long Beach and nearby anglers fill the list. Qualifiers continue through Aug 24, with the top 300 eligible to compete Aug 30 for over 5000 in prizes, including a 1947 Dodge and cash awards for placers. The San Diego Club trophy and 500 go to the largest yellowtail caught in the derby.

San Diego Ise DeMasters Long Beach W. Z Wieei Ay Ke Bees Bert’ van Hai Piank ™ Es Weed Gla. Draper Lip Laesens Ge Verhoeven Howneil Pettey J.K. White Dahl al’ Tholer Jami Mi Lea DaNantora Dodge San Diego Club

Drillers Rally to Edge Wilmington 9 2 in NL game

Long Beach Drillers defeated Wilmington Kel logrs 9 2 at ToLEwood Stadium last night. The win featured three run splurges in the fourth and eighth frames. Santa Ana beat Anaheim 7 6 and Orange topped Whistler 4 3 while Montebello upset Fullerton 2 0 in other games. Box score lists Sabella credit win with Knowler and Donovan contributing.

Joe Rodgers Long Beach Drillers Wilmington Kellogrs Tolewood ‘Stadium Santa’ Ana Anaheim Orange Whistler Montebello Fullerton Long Weach Wilmington Morronah Gingtney Aabaey Jones I Bayan Donovant & Llo P.kawiraa Mangid Ie Watsonth Whittee Sorsetto Inwersnae Bebobit Pentoll Subehay O&konpert Paysoret Donavan billa—White SR Bits Osborn Palin Knowler Gutechy Zi Xeler Morac Stolda Bises Herron Omptrus— Hsin Cadze Fa

Hollywood Park Sunset Handicap Ends Summer Meet

Inglewood August 2 UP Hollywood Park ends its summer meeting today with the $30,000 Sunset Handicap for 3 year olds and up. Topweight is Cover Up at 122 pounds among nine runners. Also entered are Burning Dream Triplicate Sunshine Stables Lets Dance Florante Cash Reward Nanby Pass Paperboy and Beyond Reach.

Inglewood Hollywood Park Cover Up Triplicate Sunshine Stables Lets Dance Florante

Race Results at Hoilewood Track Mixed Results

Race results show multiple events with times and placements. Notable horses include Longden and Cure to ga, with prices and fractions listed. The card spans seven races with detailed times, margins, and entrants though several names are obscured by OCR errors.

La Brucherie Gets Four Year Pact With Bruins

In Los Angeles on August 2 Coach Bert Da Brucherie agreed to stay with the UCLA program for four years. His contract was extended by three years, with a higher salary. Ackerman cited the raise but declined to disclose the total. Brucherie led UCLA to the Pacific Coast Conference title and a Rose Bowl appearance last season, with assistants Richards Calhoun Jig Mngsworth also signed to one-year terms.

Los Angeles Bert da Brucherie U.cl. A Willan ¢. Ackerman la Brucherie Ray Richards Shelby Calhoun Cece Jig Mngsworth

Buckeyes Near Swim Crown

Tyler Texas Aug 2 The National AAU swimming and flying meet moves into its second round with Michigan in the spotlight and a relay record that could become a world mark Ohio State pulls ahead in the team race Michigan 300 meter medley trio twice beats Ohio State 1946 record 3:20.7 with 3:16.6 and 3:15.3 and defeats Ohio State in opening events last night

Tyler Texas University of Michigan Chio State Aherrd Michigan Ohio State Cama

Angels Roll Over Seals In Coast League Opener

The Los Angeles Angels defeated the San Francisco Seals 6 to 5 as ace pitcher Lefty O'Day lasted five innings before yielding to the Angels who built an early lead. Hollywood beat Oakland 8-2 as San Diego routed Sacramento 13-4 and Portland edged Seattle 4-3 in Coast League action.

Ublent Paras Frank Lefty) O'Day San Francisco Seals Gakland Oaks Hollywood San Diego Sacramento Portland Seattle Rainlers Los Angeles Rives Mallorgan Otubrey Anuerth Wahorinre Bartonah Ellnoelyn Brorlaue Gismo Db Johnsonabbah Matanee Lesarda Fleming Ghesnon Oriweho Werlen Stringey Chésnes Rarten Warlen Auer Leonard Stringer Orton Wravin Rute Hotled Jmwsaier Blainehack Bravin Nisely Snerttico Mullary Eet Dontenlave Beko Ortolgelabye Bao Wikieno Harta Petre Onal Seare Hollywood Ono Siarary Kelleher Lupton Bhewart Hamrick Stolan Raman Dowdle Palsyi tamelek-Viry Robays Cox-Stewart-Lupken Lauilie Helse Maoty Sulveray Duta Aid Hurissey Sanmy BaLra Tennte

Lions Sign Heywood and Dugger to 1947 Roster

Detroit announces two end additions for the 1947 NFL Lions Coach Dorais says Ralph Heywood a 1943 All-America USC and Jick Dugger a Buckeye standout Ohio State join after recent stints with Chicago Rackets and Buffalo Bisons. A deal with Pittsburgh involved a player to be named later.

Detroit Detroit ‘Lions Gus Derais Ralph Heywood Southern California Jick Dugger Ohio State Heywood Chicago Rackets Lions Duigger Buffalo Bisons Fittsburgh Steelers Dorais Steelers Durger Pittsburgh Jacer

Williams Montgomery in Title Fight Monday

Williams and Montgomery finish workouts confident he will win the fifth lightweight title bout Monday night at Municipal Livel. The bout coincides with Montgomery’s 24th birthday as he notes the gift would come after the outcome. Fellow observer Wesley Mazon says Bob is strong and smart.

Hiladelphia Williams Bob Montgomery Enace Municipal Livel Tke Inter Delyort Tia

Tanforan Owner Sues Government for 350000 Loss

In San Francisco on April 2, John W. Marchbank of Walnut Creek filed a 350000 federal suit against the government claiming loss due to negligence by officials. He alleged stored property on Tanforan track premises with government approval when condemnations began, and said returned property could not be found after new owners purchased the track in 1993.

San Francisco Qwiet Tanforan Race Trade Federal District Court Ohn W. Marchbank Walnut Creek We Track Marchbank

Californians in Victoria Finals

The 10th annual British Columbia tennis championships in Victoria see an all California final day with Arnold Beisser of Santa Ana and Mervyn Miller of Berkeley vying for the men’s title while Mrs June from Santa Monica and Avila Ye of Berkeley contest the women’s crown. Henry Bennett of Victoria and Jim Livingstone of San Francisco face Paul Hruypiert of San Barbara and George Krall of San Francisco in the men’s doubles final.

Victoria B.C British Columbia Sanea Barbara George Krall Sam Francisco

Girls Nines Mix at Fullerton Parks Schedule

Buena Park Lynx girls softball rivals Evansville India state champions clash tonight at Pullerton City Park. Lynx play tomorrow at Recreation Park versus Deansville. On August 9 Buena Park faces Fresno at Lakewood Stadium in a regional showdown.

Buena Pais Lynx Jel Ann Babashell Beverley Meissen Tommie Slappey Batty Schlegel Evansylle India Pullerton City Park Lynx Recreation Park Deansville Buena Park Mets Fresno Lakewood Stadium

Montebello Wins Torrance Game

Montebello's Dodgers defeated Kelman Electric 64 in Torrance to secure a shutout in the Southern California semi Ipro tournament. Burk's Giants face the Cadeaux Trojans later tonight at 4:15 pm.

Montebello Dodgers Kelman Electric California Torrance Burk Giants Cadeaux Trojans

Lee Qualifies in National ACA US Championships

YVYLER Texas Aug 2 Dr Sammy Lee of Pasadena Athletic Club qualified in preliminaries of the 260 meter freestyle swim at the National ACA US championships yesterday.

Llage Lee Yvyler Texas Sammy Lee Pasadena Athletic Club

Bolanos Stops Eddie Prince in Early Round Stop

In Los Angeles on August 2 Enrique Bolanos of Mexico City faced Eddie Prince from Detroit. The match halted at 2 minutes 40 seconds of the eighth round after Pilogue was cut and bleeding, with Bo tips delivering rights before the stoppage under doctor’s advice by Referee Johnny Indisane.

T.os Angeles Enrique Gbolanos Mexico City Eddie Prince Detroit Hollywood Roalkinos Mrhiee Violet Johnny Indisane Tic Actlan

Winners Listed in Golf Event at Recreation Park

Winners in the Iaities day golf tournament at the Recreation Park South Course were Mrs. Ed Kooser Mrs. Jim Letson Mrs. Gerb Cronquist Mrs. S W McQuat Mrs. E J Wickman and Mrs W Vancil. The field begins a Putters and Jiggers event next Friday.

Recreation Park South Course Ed Kooser Jim Letson Gerb Cronquist S. W. McQuat E. J. Wickman W. Vancil

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