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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1947

Page

9

Local preps shaped Oregon State and Oregon trail era athletics

A historical account traces Long Beach athletes reaching Oregon State and the University of Oregon over twenty five years. It names Beavers pioneers Bev Anderson and others, notes James C. Heartwell’s ties, and highlights basketball and football careers of local prep stars at Corvallis and Eugene, including Heartwell, O’Brien, Callahan, Fagans, Brande, Garbould, and others connected to Beaver squads.

Oregon Trail Gktecuily Long Beach Oregon State University of Oregon Corvallis Eugene Oregon James C Lmmy) Heartwell Fordati Beaver Ray Neveau Dwight Williams Grant Red) Crow Phil Gilbert Orrest Smith Ev Miller Herb Rich Ray Price Wendell Doty Oliver Joe) Madson Sam Mel Lung Poly Joe Outkler Elmer Rankin Hud Kirkpatrick Clark Sweet Charlie Camp Harry Allen Ted Hermann Ee Creider Jack Brance Normans Rod Gallard The Recreation Commission Eugene O'Brien Ralph Callahan Beaver Fresh Jimmy Heartwell Howard Merrill Jenny Fagans Compton High Keartwell Winess Paul Bixby Whittler Frank Schmidt Les Stuckir Marty ‘al Jen Ed Dreider Tony Romano Bob Garbould Boo Howard Don Cecil Jack Brande Wison Ceells Don Dorwood Seaver Frank Starnott Wahilo Drake Los Angeles Times Dick Rutherford Inn Pacific Coast Southland Orvile Ferrell John Elkelman Ietter

Notable Long Beach Athletes Star at Oregon Grid Team

Long Beach’s notable sports figures include Oregon halfbacks Paul Peek 1923 24 and Bob Parke who captained the Webfoot eleven in 1934. Guards George Craig 1921 22 and Ken Smith 1937 38, centers Vernon Moore 1936 38, and other stars such as Dick Horne JEd Nulty and John Daniels contributed across 1930s to 1940s. The roster spans multiple sports including football swimming golf and track with several Coast champions and All Coast selections.

Long Beach University of Oregon Paul Peek Eugene George Craig William Choppy) Parke Roy Neveau Parke Neveau Oregon Bob Parke Webfoot Vernon Moore Jim Harris Dick Horne Oregon Grid Russ Nowling Ken Smith Floyd Rhea Tony Crish Big Bul" Anderson John Garrison D. McCowen Bill McArthur Scotty Deeds John Daniels Jed Nulty Bob Hankey John Kauffman Ken Purdy Eddie Leonard Nelson McCook Sr Emery (Whitey) Welsh Sherman Wetmore Jack Dallas John Meade Watt Fox Maltby Frank Cressman Milo Lacey Leonard Dutch) Wolland

Beavers’ Tron Men Edge Trojans In Rose Bowl History

Oregon State, the Coast Conference entrant, faced Harvard in the transplanted Rose Bowl in Durham N C on Jan 3 1942. Beavers won 20 to 16 with touchdowns by Durdan Zellick and Gray and Durdan added the game’s decisive score.

Oregon Harvard A. Horween Bill Steers Oregon State Duke Durham N. C Pacific Coast Beavers Durdan Corvallis Jess Beaver Iron Men Norman Frank Bruins Udana Long Stiner

Southern California Speedboat Championship Sunday Race

More than 100 top speedboat pilots from across the nation will compete at Marine Stadium Sunday for the Speedboat Championships. The event, billed as the Southern California Outboard race, begins at 1 p m with 13 seats planned for the first race.

Purple Heart Total Chapel Marine Stadium Southern California

Cuban star Feller barnstorm plans draw commissioner ruling

Cleveland August 13 The Cuban phase of Bob Feller postseason barnstorming draws a ruling from baseball commissioner Happy Chandler currently vacationing near Owensboro Kentucky Chandler said he will issue a statement on the Cuba move upon return to Cincinnati Officials including Indians president Bill Veeck and AL president Will Harridge expressed doubt or deferred judgment while Feller defended his plan noting he has no intention to play with ineligible players and questioned why a major leaguer would be limited to 30 days of barnstorming versus a minor leaguer who can play all winter.

Cleveland Bob Feller Baseball A. B Happy Chandler Cincinnati Vacati Walter Mallery Chanter Cuba Indians Bill” Veeck Feller Chicago Will Harridge Ina

Lopez Topples Emil Dusek in Wilmington Bowl bout

Vincent Lopez defeated Emil Dusek two falls to one at Wilmington Bowl after losing the first fall in 11:32. Lopez rallied with a flying tactic to win the last two falls. Other bouts saw George Becker and Jules Strongbow draw, Frank pin Bobby Becker in 16:08, and Mike Mazurki beat Hans Schultz in 10:40.

Vincent Lopez Dusek Brothers Emil Wilmington Bowl Lopez Flying Tack!cs Trumph George Becker Jules ‘Trongbow Frank Bobby Becker Mike Mazurki Hans Schultz

Ambiguous standings show varied league scores and teams

The fragment lists multiple standings lines with teams such as Montreal Newark Buffalo Baltimore Syracuse Milwaukee Tuicds Colurebus Kansas City Indianapolis Minneapolis Louisville St Paul, plus teams Shreveport Beaumont Houston California San Jose Ventura Anaheim and Rivermida. Figures appear garbled with scores like 20 18 8 3 10 3 87.8 7 and 71. The exact league names and outcomes are unclear due to corrupted OCR.

Montreal Newark Buffalo Baltimore Syracuse Milwaukee Tuicds Colurebus Kansas Cry Indtanapolis Minneapolis Loulaville Paul Gy

Red Sox narrow Yankees lead with late rally

Boston overpowered Washington in a late ninth inning rally to trim the Yankees’ AL lead to 11. Allen Gettel pitched a one hit game for Cleveland as they swept a doubleheader from Detroit. Glen Moulder earned his first major league start victory for the St. Louis Browns over the White Sox in Chicago.

Boston Red Sox Yankees Washington Senators Allen Gettel Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Cleveland Eddie Mayon Glen Moulder St. Louis Browns White Sox Chisago Philadelphia Athletics Louis Lehnerck Zara Browne Colemart de Mowdern Cdweilp banemLahner Basan Hells dMowler Papin Caldwell Giilena Atenele Maulder Krundr J Papiat Giesple Hitn Pattara Fung Kramer Mote Barger

Cliff Barnett vs Twardy Headlines Local Boxing Tonight

Long Beach amateur ace Cliff Barnett battles John Twardy in the double main event at Municipal Auditorium. Local rivalries fill the undercard with Joe Quinlan facing Tiger Mills and other bouts featuring Fidelicio Herrera Bobby Busken Tammy Allen Allie Stevens Art Brown Johnny Turner and Kayo Stan Katz.

Ae Barnett Long Beach California Municipal Auditorium iJohn Twardy Johnny Villaflor Joe Quinlan Tiger Mills Riverside Joe Louis Quinlan Barnett Art Brown Twardy Spros Villaflor Enrique Bolanos Joe Stone Fidelicio Herrera Bobby, Busken Tammy Allen Allie’ Stevens Johnny Turner Kayo Stan Katz

Death Bats In Ball Game Kills Semipro Outfielders

A lightning bolt struck during a Pennsburg versus Red Hill twilight baseball game in Den nsburg Pennsylvania, killing centerfielder Norman Eschbach and left fielder Stanford Buck and injuring others. Eschbach died at Grandview Hospital Sellersville, Buck at Avontown Hospital. Coach Lavern Schwenke survived shock.

Dennsburg Bwa Pennsburg Red Hill Norman Eschbach Stanford Buck Eschbach Grandview Sellersville Buck Avontown Hed Hillers Lavern Schwenke

Krause Beats Fitzgerald in Rogue Tournament Clash

Frank B. Krause of Long Beach California defeated Iri L. Fitzgerald of Ichita Kansas 32 to 3 to retain a joint lead with Joe T. Bobbitt defending champion from Hillsboro Texas in the National Rogue Tournament at Wichita.

Wichita Kan Frank B. Krause Long Beach Calif Iri L. Fitzgerald Ichita Joe T. Bobbitt Hillsboro Texas

Wall and Kielty Vie in Western Amateur Championship

In Evanston Illinois Agnes Wall and Dot Kielty Smith Kielty contest the Western Amateur. Wall seeks her first major title after stateside success while Kielty from Long Beach seeks a comeback victory against top contenders including Alice O Neal and Louise Suggs.

Evanston Mary Agnes Wall Craig Wood Wreshold Menominee Miss Wall Alice O'Neal Indianapolis Howard Greene Northbrook

Donkey Softball Tilt Tonight at Lakewood Stadium

The Cherry Beach 69ers, who beat the Los Cerritos Vagabonds 7 6 last Sunday, resume their heated rivalry in a Donkey softball game at Lakewood Stadium tonight at 8 15 p m.

Cherry Beach 69Ers Los Cerritos Vagabonds Willl Vagabonds Lakewood Stadiim

Champs Have Seven Tilts With Brooks

Brooklyn and St Louis remain in a tight pennant race as the Dodgers and Cardinals both lose yesterday. Leonard won his 13th, while the Phillies beat the Giants 5–0.

Champs Brooks

Beavers Tied for Third Spot

Portland powered to a 13th win in 14 as the Beavers climbed into a third place tie by edging San Diego 21. Oakland fell 10th in 12, Los Angeles pummeled Hollywood 8-2, and Seals moved past Sacramento as the circuit neared a pennant push. Ed Malone delivered a five RBI night with a homer, double and single.

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Recreated Tiits Slated for Local Release

Hal Berger recreates major league games over KMPC each afternoon Monday through Friday from a showroom in Marshall and Clampett De Soto and Plym outh dealers at 1212 American Ave next week. Daily broadcasts run 2 30 to 3 30 p m with public viewing invited to watch Berger reproduce play by play of a feature game. He will attend Elks club Monday night and appear at the Kiwanians noon luncheon next Wednesday.

Hal Berger KMPC Marshall and Clampett de Soto Plymouth Dealers American Kiwants Tuncheon

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