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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1956

Page

17

Hill defends plan for five game limit on seniors

Southern California coach Jess Hill refused to reveal deployment plans for senior stars restricted to five games this season. He cited no more idea than before the conference relaxation about which players would be used and stressed Stanford looms as the big game for conference play. He named stars like Jon Arnett as possible beneficiaries but would not confirm any inclusion.

Lubbock Tex Southern California Jess Hill Trojan Swan Willis Hunter Stanford Indians Jon Arnett Arnett Washington State California Oregon UCLA Hull Sterling Johnses Brodie Jamel

Bilko Aims to Break 1925 PCL Home Run Mark

Steve Bilko with Jack Graham in his corner eyes Tony Lazzori’s 60 year old PCL record set in 1925. Bilko, 44 games left, has 44 homers this year for the Los Angeles Angels and benefits from strong park factors at Wade Wright Field. Graham says Bilko’s power and all field hitting keep him in the chase, while Bilko’s season fuels turnout and excitement across the league.

Steve Bilko Jack Graham San Diego Padres Los Angeles Angel Tony Lazzori Salt Lake City Higeletty Jack PCL Wrigley Field Angels Red Adams Hunt Wilson High Bilka Steve Stave Ton Wrightley Field L. A Theuch Luke Eyster Max West Anne Posver Graham Proctor Sporting Goods Tony

Stevenson Advances to Fourth Round in USGA Junior Championship

Long Beach player Harlan Stevenson marked a pair of solid matches at the ninth annual USGA National junior championships in Williamson Massachusetts. He posted a 1-up victory over Jim Parks of Columbia and then defeated Rick Gleacher of Fairfield 4 and 2 to reach the fourth round.

Williamson Mass Long Beach Harlan (Finky) Stevenson Young

General Tickets On Sale For Rams Game Saturday

The El Bekat Temple of the Shrine announced that 3,500 general admission Rams tickets at $2 go on sale Saturday at the stadium box and El Bekal office, with 72,800 reserved seats at $3.80. Children under 12 admitted for events at Veterans Memorial Stadium. outlets include 301 Elm Ave and Aggie’s Sporting Goods.

Obeials el Bekat Temple of the Shrine Los Angeles Rams Servce Veterans Mercorial Stadium Idvents el Bekal Elm Ave Aggie’s Sporting Goods

Rams to start Wade at quarterback against Ft Ord squad

Wade, a strong armed young quarterback from the deep South, will open for the Los Angeles Rams Saturday night at Veterans Memorial Stadium against Ft Ord San Diego Navy and Carp Pendleton. Coach Sid Gillman names Tank Younger Quinlan Ron Miller in backfield with Leon Clark Bighead at ends and Fry Holtman on tackles. Defensive backs include Whittenton Hollads y Shivers and Kelley with backers Sherman Burroughs Cason. Injuries threaten Weller Roberts and Hock. Fournet to replace the latter.

Bill Wade Deep South Los Angeles Rams Ft. Ord San Diego Navy Carp Pendleton Veterans Memorial Stadium Sid Gillman Tank Younger Sheet Quinlan Ron Miller Rookle Leon Clark Jack Bighead Bob Fry Glen Holtman Duane Putnam Sid Fourner Dick Dauguerty Will Sherman Don Burroughs Jim Cason Jesse Whittenton Bob Holladsy Ray Shivers Ed Kelley Paul Miller Frank Fuller Art Hauser Les Richter Larry Morris Bobby Griffin Ron Weller Willie Roberts

Tam O'Shanter record set by Anne Richardson

Anne Richardson of Columbus Ohio, age 20, set a women's amateur course record at Tam O Shanter with 34 36 70 for a 38 hole total of 149 and leads her section of the World Championship as male professionals push toward a $50 000 winner's jackpot amid continued par shattering play.

Chicago Anne Richardson Columbus Ohio Tam O'Shanter Anne

Golf leaders steer late starters in weathered round

Bou Wyninger of Odessa Texas led with 65 as late starters dazzled. Johnny Palmer and Jack Fleck traded rounds while Cary Middlecoff and Errie Ral, veterans on tour, posted solid 66s. Ball recalled a prior 66 in qualifying as the All American event featured strong showings from pros and amateurs alike.

BO Wyninger Odessi Tex Johnny Palmer Jack Fleck Wininger Cary Middlecofff Errie Ral Chicago Ball Pweel Tallas PGA Gene Littles Enya Tet Broil Bayer Jackie Burke Lioya Mangrum Mike Souchek Juling Boros Stanovich Refram Evans Lehstein Melnikot Mawel Wright Tosi Jameson Oliver Bugan Fetehick Auer Furgol Ziske Harper Bi Corneline Ransem Harbest Sanches Holguin Vite Palmer Little Brewart Rich Sit Burheimo Kabler “DeVicenzo

Knight Opposes State Boxing Commission Plan

Sacramento report sparked a clash as Knight criticized a proposed boxing reform package labeled racketeering influenced by past commissions. He insisted his revamped agency can conduct a thorough clean up fairly, while noting the chief investigator Jamra Cox authored the key findings.

Sacramento Gév Knish Ring Nnhle Knight Exer Jamra Cox Lamstre

Nashua Returns in Atlantic City Handicap Showdown

Nashua, famed turf millionaire, faces eight rivals in the inaugural $100,000 Atlantic City Handicap. Mister Gus, who chased Swaps at Hollywood Park and beat top Midwest contenders in the Arlington Handicap, is among the field in the mile and one-eighth race at MASS LANDING on Saturday.

Mass Landing Nou PI Nashua Mister Gus Hollywood Park Midwest

Thursday's Fights by Associated Press Lead To Mixed Results

Saginaw Mich Fat Lowry outpointed Yam Bahama in a sparsely reported bout while other details remain unclear. The fragmented wire report names Los Angeles and Bahamas venues with limited context on outcomes.

Associated Presseles Lap Soeeiea Los Angeles Auitouinte Whitims Aupeles Saginaw, Mich Fat Lowry Foletn Yama Bahama The Bahamas

Senators imitate Veecks gimmick campaign to lure fans

Washington Senators blaze new promotional path at Griffith Stadium with beer sales and fan stunts as they chase attendance gains. The club plans Miss Washington finalists, Bettys and dolls on display, and a fundraiser tub promotion with a chance to haul cash from the mound. Eddie Yost Pete Ramos and Jim Leman receive special honors in a night of promotions including Air Force recruit swearing in on August 28.

Washington Washington Senators Griffith Stadium Yankees Bill Veeck Griffith Joe Eni Ge Chattanooga Club Eddie Yost Pete Ramos Jim Leman Boston Air Force

U S Swimmers Tough Talk Before Olympic Trials

Detriot based report notes Dan Ferris and Jack Nelson highlighted in butterfly events as U S team selections near completion. Pat McCormick and Paula Jean Mytrs cited as top contenders in diving and rivals from Japan Australia and European nations named among likely qualifiers. Bob Hughes wins 2700 meter breaststroke at a Thursday meet, defeating Dick Fadgen as Fadgen set a US heat record.

Detroit Dan Ferris Jack Nelson Jon Theustralia Japan Nelson U.S Pat McCormick Australia Paula Jean Mytrs Los Ange Fomajies France Hungary Bob Hughes Santa Monica Dick Fadgen North Carolina Fadgen Hughes Fadge Bill Yorzyle Long Beach Barbara Gilders Jeanne Stango

Radio TV Sports Schedule and Aquatic Trials Summary

Readable segments show a Saturday radio and TV sports lineup featuring Orioles vs Yankees and Angels vs Sacramento, plus Dodgers and Giants mentions. The narrative lists women's 100 meter freestyle and medley events with finalists, and men’s 200 and 400 meter races with top finishers from Hawaii to North Carolina.

Kmpe Galiene Aildius Fentban KABC SAN “Boxing Zuiueta Lientonin KFT “Televesto Ox Inguineta Liebburn KRCA Orioles Yanks A.m. Angels Sacramento LAMPC San Francisco KFWB Broonyn Handlean Phill Ux Dodgers ENXT Angels Ve Carin Cone Ridgemogu New Jersey Cyrthia Gill Lawnerdale Fla Mary Ann MarsQalno Indianapols Maureen Murphy Portland Oregon Tit Gale St. Louis Lenn Hardy Berkeley Calle Corns Fee O'Connor Lafayette Ind Shelley Mann Washington Joanne Maatbar Los Angeles Mann Maatbar Alen Dick Bogen North Carolina State College Robert Bmansom North “Carolina Athletic Club Robert Hughes Santa Monica Caill Gerald Biki Hawaii Charles Grittin Waller Reed Chup Charles Hardin New Haven Cohn Jack Bdanserte Colburn Q Star Chiris von Salten Sancio Brenden Dietz Weel Reed Jown Rostaza Purdue Ad Torrington Conn Susia Gray Walter Reed George Oneken George Breen Buffalo New York Frank Brunell Palemdelphis David Radcliff UB Arms Cruce Hutchinson U.S Ken Peters New Ray Killsob Charles Star Man Cincinnati Baeckstreke Inpelebt Xo Jatorials Hoent Orakawa Frank McKinney J—Al Wiggles John Smith Detroit David Pemberton Northweater Charles R Krepp North Carolina A. C S—Bredats Purdue U

Wrestling Results at Soulh Fate Roy Shire Dunnevant

Fragmentary wrestling results show Roy and Shire Dunnevant among a few listed names. Other surnames Mackey Kroskamp Os Stadelde appear in incomplete OCR. No clear wins or scores are readable.

Soulh Fate Roy Shire Rig Jack’ Dunnevant Talis Ate Mackey von Et Ha Kroskamp Os "Stadelde

Browns favored by 12 over All Stars in Chicago game

The 23rd annual All Star Game pits college speed against NFL size with the Browns a 12 point pick. Curly Lambeau named Earl Morrall as starter and Ohio State’s Howard Cassady plus Don McKhenny and Don Schaefer at backfield. Televised on Channel 7 and radio on KABC at 6 30 p.m. Weather could decide if colleges exploit quicker backfield vs heavy pro linemen.

Chicago Cleveland Browns Browns Em Teeee Soldiers' Field Faul Brown Curly Lambeau The All Stars Lambeau Earl Morrall Michigan State Howard Cassady Ohio State Don McKhenny Southern Methodist Don Schaefer Notre Dame Channel 7 KABC Collegians Morrall Spartans Cassady Mellhenny Schaeffer

Wrestling and Horse Racing Calendar Notes

Sports calendar items list venues and times with entries for Wrestiey Fitia Sacremenio La Ingelent and 8:30 Saturday horse racing at Del Nar Baxebusl Wristey Plaid. Los Angeles Sacramento area references appear with venue names Ocean Park arena and Pudadéna facilities. The garbled text outlines a busy day for varied sports events in Chinese style transcriptions.

Burean Wrestiey Fitia Sacremenio la Ingelent Porter Henay Stympia Motorrydo Raeing Cardena Stoatuni Wreniing Ocean Park Pudadéna Arenas del Nar Baxebusl Wristey - Plaid Los Angeles Sacrament

Vaughn Edges Williams In Tight Unanimous Victory

Vaughn of Los Angeles wins a 10 round main event at Olympic Auditorium by unanimous decision over Tiger Al Williams of Los Angeles. Both fighters delivered hard punches with no knockdowns. Vaughn regained form after a year away, overcoming slipping trunks in round five.

Willie Vaughn Los Angeles Tiger al Williams Olympic, Auditorium Vaughn California

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