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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1955

Page

15

Joe Kuharich forecasts high Rams scoring

NIHIS Corner notes Redskins coach Joe Kuharich humorously predicted the Rams would average 35 points. The piece surveys 1954 NFL scoring leaders, comparing Los Angeles with Detroit and Cleveland, and reflects on the link between high scores, wins, and public attention.

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Stars Rally Past Angels in Big Gil Mom Field Crowd

Pennant hungry Hollywood fans packed Gil Mom Field to watch the Stars beat Los Angeles 5-3. Seattle remained four games back of Seattle’s leaders as Rainiers won 2-1 in 10 innings over Portland. Ben Wade starts for Seattle against Don Elston in the next game.

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McElhenny Out Of N Y Tilt For 49ers At Seattle

Injured ankle will bench Hugh McElhenny for the 49ers in their Saturday afternoon exhibition against the New York Giants in Seattle. Coach Red Strader named six rookies to start on offense and defense, with A. Tittle at quarterback and John Henry Johnson at right half. Veterans on defense include Clay Matthews and Charles Powell as ends and Al Sarapela at middle guard.

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Major league bid looms as Frick visits San Francisco

Baseball commissioner Ford Frick visited San Francisco amid renewed hopes for a major league franchise in the Bay Area. He refused to discuss shifts from the Pacific Coast League and emphasized his duties to investigate bonuses and ensure honesty. Local officials and team reps, including Damon Miller of the Seals, kept quiet about potential realignment while San Francisco voters approved stadium funding if a franchise arrives. Frick heads to Denver next for bonus investigations.

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American League pennant race tight. Sox, Indians slip

The pennant chase stays tight as Boston, Cleveland, New York, and Kansas City hover within a game. Cleveland drops it, New York clings to a slim lead after a rough stretch, while Chicago and Kansas City stay in reach amid late inning shifts and rainouts. In the NL, Brooklyn ends slump with win over the Giants, Cincinnati moves up, and Milwaukee tops St Louis as Spahn earns 40th.

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Dodgers Seek City Land for New Stadium in NYC

Mayor Wagner to meet Dodgers officials as Brooklyn seeks a site in Brooklyn since 1948. Walter O Malley says the club has six million dollars available for land and building a new stadium and may relocate if no suitable site is found in time.

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Skate Stars Duel in Match Race Between Teams

Skate Stars edge Los Angeles Braves 31 29 before 2419 fans at Veteran Memorial Stadium in a bruising match race. Tonight a mile relay features Ig Monte Russl assro of Brooklyn against Braves coaches Billy Bogash and Charley Saunders. Massra returns after a two year suspension for roughness.

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Swaps in Chicago Derby Sparks Record Possibilities

In Chicago at Arlington Park Swaps and rivals show rapid speed ahead of the Sheridan Handicap and the American Derby prep. Willie Shoemaker rides Swaps with potential new turf marks aimed at a strong Arlington display while heavy rains could alter the field and results.

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Jordan Swaps Up In Class After Miceli Win

In a brisk race at Monmouth Park spectators saw Swaps defeat Miceli by a half length with Traffic Judge close behind. Trainer Meshach Tenney noted Swaps could handle tougher foes, citing the Nashua classic and upcoming challengers in a crowded field including Ambiguols Parador and Summer's Solstice.

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Sports Calendar Highlights From Los Angeles Area

Listings show cycling at Papin Fields in Los Angeles Hollywood at 8 15 p m. Racing at Gardena Stadium with Ocean Park and Pasadena in events. Swimming finals at Colorado Lagoon on Saturday. Baseball at Gilmore Field in Los Angeles. Horse racing and wrestling also noted in local venues.

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Sox Test Ailing Pair

Chicago White Sox manager Marty Marion plans to ride right handers Dick Donovan and Bob Keegan in a four game Detroit series to keep pennant hopes alive. Donovan just returned from an appendicitis operation and Keegan has been on the disabled list as Marion stars to avoid bullpen fatigue.

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Baseball Scores and Schedule From Major Leagues

A garbled recap lists games from the American and National Leagues with results for teams including San Francisco Portland Los Angeles and Sacramento. It notes series results and upcoming fixtures such as New York at Boston and Detroit at Chicago, with various pitcher records and standings references amid fragmented OCR text.

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Sports on Radio and TV Del Mar Recrations

Listings show Saturday schedule with games and broadcasts. Notable items include Angels vs Giants, Stars vs Angels, and Giants vs Angels on several stations. Local stations KRCA KFWE KASBC RABC KEI and others air afternoon and evening telecasts and radio updates.

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Hawks Host Anaheim Elks in Fund-Raiser Softball Night

The Long Beach Nitehawks seek their third win of the season against the Inland rival Anaheim Elks at Park Ave Field tonight at 8 15 p m The game supports a trip to the International Softball League world championships in New Bedford starting Aug 28 Leroy Zimmerman and Jack Randall highlighted prior meetings with 1 0 and 4 3 wins Randall 7 2 as probable manager for Rod Rogers selection Butch Lackaby will play for Anaheim, recent Fullerton city tourney winner Admission 1 for adults 0 25 for children under 14

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