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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1954

Page

10

Dick Zehms Back in USC Football as Redskins Recruit

The column notes Dick Zehms also known as Bully Wells a former Rose Bowl star for Michigan State now joins the Los Angeles Rams and Washington Redskins in a charity game lineup at the Coliseum. It highlights his 12 yard punt runs his speed and his role alongside Curly Lambeau and the Rams, while touching on PCC Hall of Fame debates and other 1950s football chatter with mentions of Alfred Vanderbilt Ted Williams and Mickey Mantle among others.

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National Casting Tourney Opens Today At Long Beach

The six day NAACC national angling and casting tourney starts with an opening ceremony at Long Beach Recreation Park pool. Distance events move to Long Beach State College field behind the veterans hospital. Notables from Milwaukee to New Orleans arrive for practice as favorites Tarantino and Lovely await Thursday’s five eighths ounce distance ball and salmon fly distances.

National Association of Angling and Casting Clubs Long Seach Recrestion Park NAACC National Council Recreation Paols Long Beach State College Long Beach Veterans Hospital St. Turing Bellflower Blvd College Area Recreation Park Wille Waters LSCQ State College Ces Ers Pacific Coast Clarence Anthes Milwaukee John Saunders Wisconsin Ben Fontaine New Orleans Clem Forsade St. Louis Kim Harbison Oklahoma Casper Rigamer Dick Ward Washington D. C Steve Aleshi Kansas City Bob Judd Jeffersonville Ind Jen Tarantino San Francisco William Lovely Aursday

Phils Save Lead for Giants and Wilkinson Sees More Punting

Oklahoma coach Bud Wilkinson predicts more kicking this season due to limited substitutions as coaches adopt reduced platoon thinking. He notes emphasis on field position, quicker kicks, and improved kicking overall. The Sooners must strengthen line and pass defense after losses and graduations, with many promising sophomores to contribute.

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Bell Ponders Baseball In California Expansion

Los Angeles Times report quotes National League commissioner Bert Bell frustrated by by passing coast expansion. He notes successful Rams and 49ers lure, cites $10 000 cost to move a pro football team to California and predicts the NL will post its best season financially despite debate over hosting big league baseball in the region.

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Sports on Radio-TV Ah Sox Se Orlules-KalET

Ambiguous sports item noted with mixed letters and unclear teams. It mentions Seattle and a 1 pm time, plus names Rita and Mayor Lea, but readable facts are sparse. The fragmentary OCR yields uncertain event details and lacks coherent outcomes.

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Olson Spars Heads for San Francisco Title Bout

Olson sparred at his Nice California camp and heads for San Francisco to meet Rocky Castellani in a 15 round title bout Friday night. Castellani trained in San Rafael with two sparring partners, totaling 149 rounds since starting camp, while Olson worked on jabs and counters with Esau Ferdinand.

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Seltau Sidelined for Full Season

San Francisco 49er star Gorden Soltau, a five year NFL scoring champion, may miss the rest of the season after surgery on a separated shoulder. Dr. Tanner said recovery could extend beyond the year, and returning now would be imprudent given the injury and risks.

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Caddies Contend for $1,500 Scholarship at OSU Course

Columbus reports caddies from across the nation compete at Ohio State University for the ninth National Caddie Association Tournament. The top prize is a $1,300 PG A scholarship for the winner.

Columbus Veil Ohio State University

ARINOR LEAGUE Standings and Tonight's Matchups

ARINOR LEAGUE standings recap lists multiple games across several cities. Notable matchups include Holywood at San Diego, Cincinnati at Chicago, and Seattle at Los Angeles. Reported records show Beattie Podres and other pitchers in action with several teams pursuing leads in the standings.

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Pennant Races at a Glance in Early Baseball Standings

The Associated Press rundown lists AL and NL results with teams like New York, Boston, Chicago, Milwaukee, and Philadelphia. Scores show Baltimore, Chicago, and St Louis among others contending. highlights include home games and road results across multiple venues.

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DiMaggio Next in Line for Baseball Hall of Fame

New York reports Joe DiMaggio stands as the leading candidate for imminent Hall of Fame induction. Analysts note his strong vote history, while Ted Williams and others face longer waits under current rules, with only a few stars deemed likely to gain election soon.

New York Joe DiMaggio Yankee Stadium TiMfer Deen Stow Ruth Cobb Speaker Cy Young Foxx Hubbell Frisch Ted Williams Baseball Writers Association DiMag Hall of Fame Bill Dickey Bill Terry Rabbit Maranville Érop Williams Stan Muial Bob Feller Jackie Robinson Cooper

U S and Aussie Duos Rally in Open for Doubles Final

In Brookline, United States and Australian pairs opened strong at the National Tennis Doubles Championships. Vic Seixas and Tony Trabert from the US defeated Don Fontana and John Leach 3-7 6-1 6-4 after a slow start, while Lewis Head and Ken Rosewall of Australia beat Maxwell Brown and Barry Mackey 6-2 6-2. The second seeds Bill Talbert and Hamilton Richardson had a bye into the second round.

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Fights Last Night Reported Across Several Venues

Sports brief notes several box bouts with fighters from Brooklyn New York and Los Angeles. Contested matches feature entrants from Ireland South Africa and Mexico with outcomes indicating stoppages or decisions. The report cites venues on Eastern Parkway St Nicholas Arena and Los Angeles venues with listed ring weights.

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Phillies Clinch Pennant Chance in Giants Series

Philadelphia and New York battle in a three game set as the Phillies seek to prove they are the NL title contenders. Dodgers stumble after a 9-6 loss to Philadelphia while Atlanta and Cleveland loom with key series.

Granddaddy of U S Tennis Courts Saved

Rocky Marciano plans a lean 100 rounds of sparring before the September rematch with Ezzard Charles, saying fewer workouts near the date are better. Manager Weill and trainer Goldman back Charles’s late-career bid. Frankie Ruff remains active aiming for a September 13 bout with Ralph Bupas as he tunes up in Brooklyn. Gerry Dreyer and others in Newport discuss past titles and cash offers while a New York boxing card features Tommy Lopez defeating El Conscripto at St Nicholas Arena.

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Iola Indians Struggle Marks of Dark Season

In Iola Kansas the Class C Western Association team the Iola Indians show a troubled season with only 21 able bodied players. Injuries and military service thin the roster as thefts drain cash and items from the clubhouse. The club, under league management, sits seventh in an eight team league amid ongoing financial woes.

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Shoemaker to ride High Gus in American Derby

Jockey Willie Shoemaker, arcane nation's leading rider, flies to Chicago Friday night to ride High Gus in Washington Park's American Derby Saturday. He won his ninth riding title at Del Mar Monday and will return for Monday's program.

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Local Sports Schedule and Recreation Highlights

Calendar lists events including Horne Aaewie Ded Mer on B15 Boan and baseball in Sacramento. Highlights football and soccer matchups with start times set for 8:00. Also noted are championship pennant ceremony and recreation activities at Ca ating pools.

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ALL ROADS LEAD TO COUNTY STADIUM SELL-OUTS PREDICT BRAVES HOME GAMES

Milwaukee fans flood County Stadium as Charlie Grimm's Braves spark a sellout streak. Five of the next ten home dates are completely sold out with tickets dwindling. attendance nears last year's 1.83 million as the team eyes a two million mark. Serieses against St Louis, Chicago, New York, and Brooklyn loom with strong demand and near-capacity crowds.

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