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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1955
Page
15
The piece critiques Ben Hogan's grip changes and wrist cocking as a revealing method, fueling a satire by Hackers Anonymous about the sport fraternity. It notes potential crew resignations as members reassess their stance and question Hogan's influence on the game and its insiders.
The organization opened its campaign for members today, announcing a focus on sponsoring promising junior players who show potential for extra ability in tournament competition.
OCR fragment lists multiple sports events and venues including Park Ave Field and Pacific Valve. Several team and event names are garbled, with times like 30 pm and prices such as $30. The readable items point to a local sports calendar with multiple no clear matchups or dates.
Hollywood sends Red Munger to face the Seattle Rainiers at Gilmore Field as the league leaders seek a late season edge. Garber, in relief, helped the Twins win 3-2 in 12 innings while Howie Judson starts for Seattle in a pivotal clash.
George Scott secures his fifth straight victory at Municipal Auditorium as The Highlander slips a foot from the ropes but fans cheer the comeback. Heffner clashes with Scott amid repeated warnings for clenched fists while Luther Lindsay, Warren Rockwinkle, and George Dusette win their matches.
The 10th annual American Legion junior baseball tournament begins tonight at La Palma Park Anaheim with a 7 p.m. opener followed by Anaheim versus Norwalk. Councilman Pat Ahern announces a record 9 teams, the largest single elimination Legion tourney in the nation. Lakewood, two-time champ, starts Saturday against Redondo Beach, others include Samuel Thomas Post Long Beach vs Sam Luis Gipso. Aug 13 winner earns trophy and a week at Catalina with Winkel expenses paid.
Two former Poly High tennis stars met in the Fifth Army tournament finals at Denver Cal. Dean Brinkman defeated Don Menke in a four set match 4-6 7-5 6-2. Brinkman and partner Darrell Winreich had formed Poly’s strong AMATAD M8 doubles pair. Both netters will play in the Army finals in Maryland. Menke and John Fleitz had won the National Junior College doubles crown for LBCo in 1949.
The Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts its second annual four mile rough water swim this Saturday. Trophies will be awarded in five divisions for boys and girls and men and women. The Ernie Py perpetual award will go to the top overall finisher.
A compact radio TV sports update notes Los Angeles defeating San Diego in a quick exhibition. Key players and exact scores are unclear but the broadcast highlights a bright finish and broad fan interest for the era. The report references the Hall of Fame context and a Mossroad matchup setup, consistent with local sport pages.
Tokyo notes Masaru Furukawa, 20, lowers the world 200-meter breaststroke record to 2:33.7, a 1.7-second best, as Japan dominates the opening night and aims for a 1-2-3 sweep. Bill Woolsey of the Hawaii Swim Club tops the American 210-meter freestyle record with a 2:07.5.
CHICAGO The College All-Stars will hold only one workout daily until they meet the Cleveland Browns on August 12. Curly Lambeau, coaching the collegians, says one session a day since there may not be a football team left by next Friday.Thursday's session was cancelled due to heat.
The Yankees have slipped to 11-18 since July 4, threatening a slide to the American League's second division. Boston and Cleveland lead the stretch with 20-11 and 20-12 marks, while Chicago and Detroit also pace the table with strong rallies.
Art Aragon once the Golden Boy of California was knocked down and lost by Joe Miceli in a 10 round bout. The article notes Aragon suffered an ankle fracture and endured a tough match as Miceli scored the win and Chicago, Detroit, and New York teams faced varied results in the same sports day.
New York WK The Cleveland Indians are healthy and hot as Al Lopez expects a pennant push. Key players Lemon Werte Wynn and Rosen have returned from injuries and sicknesses, and Lemon may be back early next week. Rosen hit four singles in four at bats as he regained form. Lopez hopes strong pitching supports a stretch run.
New York Yankees manager Casey Stengel, frustrated by a 6-3 defeat to Cleveland and a skid in the last 30 games, announced sweeping changes. He recalled pitcher Gon Larsen from Denver a week ago and now acquired 19 year old second baseman Bobby Richardson from the same source to bolster the roster.
A noisy sea of sport and strategy with tuna catches and team changes. Local anglers report albacore and bluefin activity around Catalina Island and various piers, while Yankees manager Stengel announces shifts including Richardson’s quick promotion and Hunter’s exit, citing team performance.
Moraga California reports San Francisco Forty Miners star McElhenny who injured his side five weeks ago will play Sunday in an exhibition versus the Washington Redskins at Kezar Stadium. Coach Red Strader says he will use him sparingly. The club also announced the retirement of Jack Man, a 1953 star.
Referee Wan scored the main bout 61-3845 while judges Charlie Randolph and Maj. Jimmy Wilson set it 60-50. Avagan suffered a sixth loss in 19 fights as the bill drew 2,336 in receipts with a gross of 328,438. Pamela Chiven of Los Angeles won a technical decision when Jimmy Wilson ruled Tommy Manucis of Hollywood fouled him near end of the fourth round, the fight halted after Chavez sustained a bad left eye injury.
ROCHESTER doctors advised Giants player Iman Baye Williams to retire from baseball due to a back ailment diagnosed as spinal arthritis possibly a slipped disc. Williams, who began his major league career in Dallas, had appeared at Mayo Clinic examinations after a back history caused him to miss time with the New York Giants.
Fragmented OCR text describes college basketball action with teams including New York, Milwaukee, St. Louis, and Simmons. Mentions players and records, with unclear scores and dates, reflecting a busy schedule and cross conference matchups.
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