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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1947

Page

12

Ruttman Linden Speed Battle Looms at Beach

At Huntington Beach Speedway the anticipated race pits high point leader Trey Ruttman against local favorite Andy Linden on the one fifth mile macadam oval at 8 15 p m. Qualifying starts 6 45 p m as Manuel Ayulo, last week's feature winner, looms as a strong contender.

Ruttman Linden Ho Rod Fens Huntington Beach Speedway High Point Trey Ruttman Andy Linden Roadsters Speer Lst Andy McCrath Ayala Knight Manuel Ayulo Theares

Dusek Upsets Lewis In City Wrestling Feature

Ernie Dusek, leader of the Dusel Riot Squad, staged a dramatic comeback at Municipal Auditorium by pinning Ed Lewis in two of three falls after a headlock exchange in the deciding fall. Lewis had taken the middle frame, while the Beckers and Christy also scored in separate bouts as part of the card.

Ernie Dusel Dusel Riot Squad Strangler Bobby Becker Jack” Kennedy Vic Christy Jules Strongbow

Major Changes in Ram Lineup

Los Angeles Rams shift two starters after an hour scrimmage. Coach Bob Snyder moves Les Horath from quarterback to left half and Bob David from fullback to guard, signaling a new backfield and line setup.

Los Angeles Los Angeles Rams Bob Snyder Les Horath Ohio State Bob David

Cover Up Owner Posts $100000 Reward For Defeating Horse

Cover Up owner Zack Addington announced a $100000 reward to any horse that can beat Cover Up at distances of a mile or more. He said friends in Phoenix backing the challenge for a match race, though he would not identify backers. Cover Up, winner of Hollywood Park events, flies to Chicago for a $50000 stake race at Washington Park.

San’ Diego U.P Zack Addington America Addington Phoenix Ariz Hollywood Path Chicago Washington Ark

Quick Leading Club Golf Trials Near Meadowlark

Smiley Quick posted an 83 to lead Meadowlark club championship qualifying yesterday. His four stroke edge over the nearest rival comes in a field of nearly 50. Mike Ferentz and Les Hensley, last year’s finalist runnerups, will play their trial heats this weekend.

Smiley Quick Meadowlark Quick Mike Ferentz Les Hensley

San Diego Leads Legion Tourney In Arizona Fight

San Diego Post No. 6 held a firm toe hold on the Southwestern Division of the Junior American Legion baseball championship in Tucson Arizona. They won their second straight game by trouncing McGill Nevada 18 to 3. John O Dowda Post 18 of Wauhau Hawaii recovered from a loss to San Diego and edged Mesa Tempe 5 to 4.

Tucson Ariz San Diego California American Legion Mesa- Tempe McGill Nev John O’dowda Waupahu Hawaii Mesa-Tempe

Dedraux Trojans Triumph In Torrance Semipro Match

In Torrance last night the Dedraux Trojans defeated Sig nal ON 4-1 to take the lead in the Southern Californ Inja Semipro Baseball Tourney. Los Angeles Police and Montebello face off tonight at 8 p m to decide the title contender.

Dedraux Trojans Siginal Californ Torrance Los Angeles Police Montebello Trojans Dednaux Projet Big Oil Batlaps A. i Zuber Kipp

Moseley Leads All Army Golf Into Second Round

Medalist Capt. Fred Moseley of the Second Army Transport at Fairfield California topped day one in the All Army golf tournament in Columbus Georgia. Moseley defeated Sgt. Joe Torres of San Diego yesterday two up as eight enlisted men and eight officers remain in contention.

Columbus UWF Fred Moseley Aly Fairfield Calif Moseley Joe Torres San Diego

Complex softball ledger with crowded player lists and notes

A dense, OCR style softball page shows team lines, player names, positions, scores, batteries, and upcoming events. It mentions Del Mar Bilnd, Atlantis, Delve In, and market notes with scattered club and venue references. The fragmentary content suggests a community schedule with matchups, batteries, and local notices.

Olson Trio Wins FAG Title in Dramatic Roll-off

Olson Trio captures FAG title in a roll-off overtime victory over Artcraft Pin Co. after a tight finish that left Artcraft just ahead by one going into the final round. The meet featured high scores from Pyron and Rowlands, with Wilcon Boyt and several others topping individual event lists.

Olson LSON Artcraft Pin Co Marshall & Clampett Artcraft Clam the Diadem David Wexaco Servica Chilla'a Senlas Rex 1 Horgan Amco Construction Tolertina White Wilcon Bpoytjis Goods Smith & Dexter Coronet Cato Lark ‘Cats Deadbox Kr Amsco Chillata Ted Olst N Aricraft Nat Mipt

Softball Playoff Opens Tonight in Southern California

Softball playoff action begins tonight in the National Nightball League of Southern California. Whittier, led by pitcher Virgil Jones, faces Fullerton at Commonwealth Park in a seven game series with the Monarchs. Monte Bello meets Anaheim Lions at Orange City Park in a sudden death for fourth, winner advancing to face Orange in the other title series starting Tuesday.

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Babe Didrikson Zaharias Goes Pro For $50,000

Babe Didrikson Zaharias, who holds both the U S and British amateur golf crowns, will receive $50,000 as first commitments to turn professional. Offers totaling about $500,000 poured in after her British title. She previously turned pro in 1933, regained amateur status later, and has won 27 straight tournaments across golf and other sports.

New York U.P Mildred Babe Didrikson Zaharias U. S

Rockets Battle Film Nine Sunday at Recreation Park

Long Beach Rockets face the 20th Century Fox film nine at Recreation Park Sunday with BI Caplinger and Stewart sharing pitching duties. Local players Skip Rowland Gus Knickrehm Bill Crutchfield Red Mealra and Don White headline the Rocket lineup.

BI Caplinger Stewart Bachtelle Recreation Park Long Beach

Cycle Stars Clash at Lincoln Park

Cordy Milne returns to action with a newly rebuilt engine in the 20 event program at Lincoln Park starting 8 15. Milne, a longtime American Motorcycle Speedway favorite and three time champion, aims to conquer rivals Brother Jack Lamoreaux Gibb and others tonight.

Ham Cordy Milne Cordy Brother Jack Lamoreaux Gibb Lincoln Park

Anaheim Shades Riverside Victory In Stock Car Gold Cup Classic

United Press reports a 7-6 Anaheim win over Riverside in an 8 lap stock car race at the Gold Cup Classic. The event at Carroll Speedway features 20 late model cars with nine races and starts slated for 8 30 p m. Nevada Reno and El Centro are noted in the day’s program with several behind the scenes scramble and live action on a 50 foot wide track.

United Press Anaheim Riverside Charn- Sunset Don Ts Nonship Tomor Reno Carroll Speedway Gar 1 in the ninth and hammered in/dena Ontario Nate Moreland el Centro Las Vegas Leaupes

Records Fall in Ladies Golf Here at Lakewood

Lakewood hosts Southern California Women’s Publinx Golf Association field day with new records. Alice Bauer of Meadowlark shoots 74 to lead gross, while Mrs Nick Kedinger of Recreation Park claims low net 90 19 71. Virs A C Nestle posts 91 to win Mass B, leaders listed with multiple clubs and players.

Southern California Publinx Fet B. Freehalmn Francen Salagier Margarat Stone I Mra Chardon Stamsin Y Farriest Glavite Bir H.W. Branhears

Negrete Corkhill Rematch Tops Wilmington Bowl Card

Negrete from Wilmington faces ex football star Bobby Corkhill in a rematch at the Wilmington Bowl tonight after their sensational last week draw. The card also features Tony Grich versus Curtis Fleman in the semifinals and Bill Slattery against Huey Fleming in the top preliminary. The first bout starts at 8:30 p.m.

Thmnbers Bill Slattery Taborer Long Beach Wilmington Reddie Negrete Compton College Bobby Corkhill Harbor Tony Grich San Pedro Chevrot Ills Fresno Orange Eri Frente Navy Porms Abd Wutchel KR Fens Guiton G. Penn

Local Net Stars Resume Action At Long Beach Tennis Meet

Second week of eliminations in the annual Long Beach closed tennis championships at Recreation Park resumes tomorrow with singles and doubles events. Schedule lists players such as Denevan, Kasper, Palmer, Hanna, Adams, Pace, Wallach, Breney, Goodhart, Hartey, Bolton, and Reed among others in mixed and men’s doubles and singles matches.

Long Beach Recreation Park Mom B. Denevan M. Teeitz Noun J. Kasper M. Lowrm Palmer J. Hanna Adams Erie Pace Bmith D. Urbinecds Bai V- Tiker-Paliner Ryrast E. Binuler Agiama Zim Cowen Pace’. Bartious Kaspace Wallach M—K. Breney AL Goodhart Iardeleza H. Hd Ruel Va AL Hartey We Bolton J. Ghrfinkle Thomas m TantyEy Hanna Giliatte J. Hottmam

Cruz Favored in Legion Go Tonight

Lightweight Rudy Cruz, with 28 fights and a single loss, is favored in Legion Stadiums 10 round main event tonight. Cruz has defeated Jess Flores Baby Beau Jack and Memo Llanes in prior bouts for a strong ring record.

Hollywood Rudy Cruz Billy Gibson Legion Stadium Cruz Jess Flores San Francisco Baby Beau Jack Memo Llanes

Race Results from One Mile to a Mile and Sixteenth

Race results show multiple horses across seven races with times and payouts. Notable entries include Glory Flower LARATE, Strike Three, Piccadilly Balak, Silver String, Antares, Ex Porte, Ny Sierra Gehe, and Rockwood. results list jockeys, odds, and winning positions for each event.

Banat Halley Flower Vauler Barrell Sadie Eonwden Am ‘Poot Bree Peternon Joe Burger Eenesnnes Benticivad Non Ix Firlongu Martin Borrego Bay Pamnell Rockwood

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