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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1947

Page

6

Sleepy Jim Crowley Plans Turbulent Rockets Year

WO RIVERS Wis Aug 16 AP Sleepy Jim Crowley enters his first year as Rockets coach after resigning as All-America Conference commissioner The plan emphasizes speed and a sharp passing attack with Dlroy Hirsch at backfield and a mix of veterans and rookies in the line and backfield Crowley predicts a spirited campaign with a championship push and a lively schedule as Chicago aims to outpace rivals on multiple NFL style formations

WO Rivers Wis Jim James J. Crowley Chicago Rockets Crewn Attleworth Rocket Crowley Dlroy Hirsch Bob ‘Hoernsehmeyer Bill Daley T. Bill Bass Flash Nevada Fret Negus Wisconsin Cliff Rothvack Northwestern Jeran Connie Dekedebrun Bass Ned Negus Rathrock

Feller Offers Cuban Play With Pension Fund Pledge

Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians said he would pitch in the Cuban Winter League if permitted by Commissioner Happy Chandler and would donate all earnings, about 18 000 dollars, to the American Major League Players Pension Fund. He plans five games for the Alemendar es between October 22 and November 3, paying his own expenses. He said the act is to defend players rights and avoid harming others’ contracts.

ST. Louis Bob Feller Cleveland Indians Happy Chandler Feller Associated Press Cuba Alemendares seIbout

UCLA to Tour Eastern Courts in December

UCLA athletic director Wilbur Johns refused to announce football changes but said the basketball coaching vacancy created by his promotion may be filled within 24 hours. The Bruins plan a second eastern tour in December with St Josephs Long Island and Cornell scheduled as opponents.

Los Angeles Wilbur Johns University of California At Los Angeles Johns East Branch McCracken University Indiana Everett Dean Stanford St. Joseph’s College Long Island Cornell

Bird Dog Exhibition Planned At State Fair Grounds

Sacramento August 16 The Associated Sportsman and California bird dog men announced a bird dog exhibition to be held August 31 at the state fair grounds. The event is planned as an annual activity.

Sacramento Associated Sportsman Glin Dog Men of California State Fair Grounds

Be Kind to Umpire Day Ends With Shooting in Coalinga

In Coalinga Fresno County a Be Kind to Umpire Day softball game ended when umpire Joe Brown was shot with a blank pistol. Mrs Esrey fired blanks from a horse pistol during encouragement. The gun failed to fire previously. a blank later exploded on Brown’s back. Brown was treated at Pleasant Valley Hospital in non serious condition. The event benefited Duke Tindall, an ill umpire recovering.

Fresno Coalinga Frontier Cowtown Ted Ellis C. W. Esrey Duke Tindall Joe Brown Pleasant Valley Hospital Tindall

Rams All-Star game names starters at GYOLA University

Cash Bob Snyder announced the first annual Rams All-Star game to be held at Gyola University in Au Illinois with Rams players selected as starters. The event aims to showcase top talents from the team in a festive exhibition.

Rams Gyola University Los Angeles Rams Bob Snyder

Race Day Results and Football Lines Drawn for Aug 27

Race results across six furlongs at Portland feature multiple horses with times and placements, including Amanan Jang and Roman Home. Nearby, training camp plans for Gilmore Stadium host a fan voting system to choose opening lineup for Southern California football, with dream-teams invited to submit to the Rams office in Beverly Hills.

Portland Aldan Reentchad Bene Bintree Iyentar Allie Ee Heratched Nona Pat Bailey Nichol Aquada Gilmore Stadium Southern California Snyder Los Angeles Rams Beverly Drive Beverly Hulls Alytanara Eide Bob Shaw Frank Hubbell Steve Pritko Ted Atromwy Tnck Billy Tackige—Mbeko Schultz Roy Kane Bill Smyth Piydn Johnson Quarda Riley Mathenon Jack Finley Men Chana Mhidy Sikich Bob David Denters Jack Martin Perry Pavolar Gi Baley Leonary Luvy Dean Harvey Stone Lox Taps Milan Tazetich Quarternacki Boss Wisterefeld Les Horvath Aaletalaia

Ladies' Day Golf Winners Named on South Course

Yesterday's South Course Ladies Day event awarded pars or better to winners including Mrs. Kedinger, Mrs. Pierce, Mrs. Shimer, Mrs. Horrel, Mrs. Graham, Mrs. McQuet, Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Abbaduska, and Mrs. Walker. Putters defeated the Jiggers 529 to 179.

N. Kedinger H. A. Pierce Parol Shimer Charles Horrel Ralph Graham W. McOuet J. W. Cooper G. B. Abbaduska M. Walker

Aussies Close On Cup Victory In Tennis Heat

Australia led Czechoslovakia 2 1 in the Davis Cup challenge round as doubles Bromwich and Long overwhelmed Drobny and Cernie 6 2 6 2 6 2. Dinny Pails to face Sonnk Dyolony in singles with Australia aiming to seal the series. Also, Portland Beavers beat San Diego 6 1 to stay in a third place tie in the Pacific Coast League race.

Australia Czechoslovakia United States Jack Bromwich Colin Long Jaroslav Drobny Vladimir Cerniie Austraila Dinny Pails S Nnk Dyolony Bromwich Kooyang Portland Beavers Beavers P.C. Lorn San’ Diego Ad Liska Jim Turner Oregonians Oakland San Francisco Oaks Seals Los Angeles Angels Hollywood Bos Aureten Holywood Aabiloa Davisss Davisss Ore & Sematenee Barton Ab SS Christehelt Rosi Dtringar Gretayo Malone C Id Lomnarone Elemis da Atbosta Obernial Aia Eoapte Cox Beusthine Totsa Dnning Tas Ancien Hrvars Ostrowski Balone Kelleher Barton Stringaty Jim Libis Schuster Stringer Rosa Libke Baier Steinger Maloie Carneros Gillespie Baver Losin

Stock Car Race in Gardena to Feature Gold Cup Event

At Carrell Speedway Gardena tonight the National Championship Gold Cup stock car race will open with full factory equipment on AML cars. Expect start at 8 40 p.m with new lighting system as cars include tenders bumpers starters generators and other factory parts.

Carrell Speedway Ay Aml Carrel Lta

Virginia Derby Boulevard Bowl Singles Opens Here Tonite

Long Beach bowls opens with two 32 man and two 20 man squads at the Virginia and Boulevard venues. The Virginia Derby carries $1000 first prize with runner up money, running over two weekends toward the Virginia Singles Classic. Boulevard adds a $500 first prize in a five game event, continuing through the next two weekends with top cash.

Long Beach Virginia Bil Regan Hugh Moore Vince King Whiz White Ora ‘Forman

Dragovich's 610 Trio Shines in Thursday Mixed League

Dragovich delivered a dazzling 610 trio pace in the Major ETE Thursday Mixed League, leading Lefta & Rights to a 12-1 victory over Sam Boyce Realty and first place. The night featured standout scores from multiple bowlers including Guthie, Arterasft Fin, Premier Rats, and others with high handicaps and notable lines across the club.

Ete Dragovich Lefte & Rights Lefta & Rights Sam Boyce Realty Artieee Pete Mandotte Guthie Paint +— Service Foothill Cafe Lark Cafe Craig Shipyard Arterasft Fin Premier Rats Honor Rolloven P. Bmtandalla Mt. Guthirie Bon GO. Orion Hild Lols McCiain G. Leonard A. Charles 3. Tinley Grace Weaver A. Alaxe MT. Wright Dd TR. Field A. WiRmonthal Grodhy Alan Taekwon J. Cunningham Christopheraon J. Markus

Suggs Faces Rival Today For West Amateur Crown

Evanston, Aug. 16. Louise Suggs of Georgia seeks a fourth straight Women's Western amateur title at Evanston Golf Club. She meets Carol Diringer of Ohio after both posted dominant semifinal victories, Suggs 3 and 2 over Jean Hopkins and Diringer 2 and 1 over Mary Agnes Wall.

Evanston Louise Suggs Georgia Carol Diringer Tiffin Ohio Miss Evanston Golf Club Miss Suggs Jean Hopkins Cleveland Miss Diringer Mary Agnes Wall Menominee Mich

Montebello Dodgers Rout Pollee in Torrance Tilt

Montebello Dodgers beat the Los Angeles Pollee 9 to 2 and push toward the Torrance Semipro Tournament title. They meet Rod Dedeauxs Trojans at 8715 tonight, with a rematch vs the Pollee Sunday for Southland honors.

Montebello Dodgers Los Angeles Torrance Rod Dedeaux Trojans Southland Ly Ay Police Qin Montapella Dadeera Brachex Kennedy Arroyo Gelmart Rant

Town honors Stan Musial with diamond wrist watch

Denora residents presented a diamond-studded wrist watch to Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals before the Pirates game at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh. Musial responded with an inside the park homer, rewarding hometown fans.

Blue Star series sailors race in San Diego deep wind glare

In San Diego on August 16 the Blue Star series resumed with top skippers vying in zephyrous conditions. World champion George Bleitz led a strong field in a tight second round, with Commodore Bob White's Frantie holding third by five seconds over Lehman's Scout. Results showcase a mix of yacht names and crews from Long Beach, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Newport, including Wench 11 and Yellowjacket entries.

San Diego George Bleltz Long Beach Los Angeles Harbor Robert Bob) White San Francisco Frantie Barney Lehrman Newport Wench Wialta Krug Lex Angelic Gacker Ton Tom Scrippe Delors Ban Diego France Withe-Holcombe San Frarciaco Jia Scour Lehman-Meir St Ridh Diera H. Driscoll Ban Diegs Toque Hahn-Cunpaetl Sewpeet Yellowjacket Morrison-Veniec jFeneiico Simita Chaner Fielkare McKibben Indias Ford-Bigall Rand Hell's Angel Kaliay-Philipipe Loe Angates Dat

Stockton Breaks Losing Slump in Narrow Win

Stockton ends a four game skid with a win over second place Vic Salia to restore a 13 game lead in the California State I League. Modesto and Ventura split a double header in two tightly pitched games. Santa Barbara scored five runs in the eighth to beat Free No.

United Stockton Chise Vic Salia Modesto Ventura Santa Barbara

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