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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1947

Page

13

Stadium to be built in seven months says architect

Architect Hugh Gibbs announced after city council approval that the municipal stadium could be completed in about seven months if no material delays occur. The 25,008 seat stadium will feature dual grandstands, 12,270 and 12,378 seats, eight ticket booths each side, multiple dressing rooms and a press box for 66 writers, with phased expansions planned to reach 40,008 seats.

Jack Tobin Hugh Gibbs Gibbs Poly Egh University of Southern California Sinc

Balboa Race Championships Open With 250 Yachts

The Balboa Race Championships open Friday with up to 250 yachts across 27 classes racing in Newport Bay and offshore Balboa Pier courses. The first Bay and Ocean divisions begin at 1:20 and 12:50 daily, as 13 ocean divisions and 14 bay classes compete in Race Week, featuring top international contenders and perpetual trophies.

Ty Bob Ruskauff Pacific Coast Newport Bay Balbo Pier Op Tlow Outer Harbor Myron (Barney) Lehman Newport Rio de Janeiro Brazil Bracony Commodore Ev Morris Newport Harbor Yacht Club Gitand Cliprer Alountte Philly Emite Koos Chorte Menor Bioee Tantania Tele Slewart City of Hernetin Oath Banifelma Fouida Ienerbenetunit Bea Saunas Netaarint Cosmi—tre Groria Btrom Naw Harbor Harry J. Amiers Ben Bes Ttarlan Ttackport Walton Hubbard Albairont Na Name Norman Meager Paratenn Mentes Stabdard Mamériat Falcon Bor Yminkloes Hiyer- Ade Walton Ubbara Menorial Nanitrnationat Gesun Dick Fenton

Legion Nines Reach Anaheim Tournament Finals

ANAHEIM Aug 20. The Laverne San Dimas Post and Huntington Park Post advanced to the finals of the Anaheim American Legion junior baseball tournament. San Dimas beat Teddy's Rough Riders 4-2 in the first semifinal while Huntington Park crushed San Gabriel 11-4 in the other. The San Dimas Huntington Park final will be played Thursday. The winner advances to Tucson Arizona for a special three game series against Morgan Moore Dermott Post Friday Saturday and Sunday nights.

Anaheim Laverne-San_ Dimas Post Huntington Park Post Anaheim American Legion San Dimas Teddy's Rough Riders Huntington Park San Gabriel San Rimasartunington Park Tucson Aris Morgan Moe-Dermott

Frankly Speaking (Continued) 1926 Poly baseball history notes

The article recalls Frank Landreth’s five year coaching run from 1927 to 1931 and Lyle Kinnear taking over in 1932 at Poly. It lists notable players from the era including McAdam, Gabler, Mitchell, Holbrook, Diamond, Morrow, and others who later pursued pro baseball, and mentions several families connected to Wilson High and local leagues.

Orian Landreth Lyle Kinnear Kinnear The Hares Dillon Ifight Harold (Buck Gray Bill Hatton Fred ‘Talbert Ed’ Wilkin Lea White Stan White Wilson High

Three Harness Race Drivers Are Exonerated

STOCKTON Aug 20 Three harness race drivers suspended for alleged wrongdoing at a Portland Meadows race on July 26 were exonerated by the U S Trotting Association Third District Board of Appeals. Fined drivers had suspensions lifted and other penalties reduced, while one Bettor from Kansas was fined 1000 dollars and received a lifetime ban lifted from horse racing use.

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Giants Eye Strong Line as They Rebuild for 1950s

Giant forwards wall back line up with Steve Owen indicating two strong lines but no clear crown. New rookies Gene Roberts Jerry Niles Chris Iverson and Ike Gordon Paschka join veteran backs Frank Reagan Howie Livingston Emery Nix and Bill Paschal. Centers Lou de Filippo and Chet Gladcin anchor, with guards Len Younce Bob Dobelstein and newcomers Bill Hachten Buck Jones providing depth.

Chris Edmonds Wis New York Giants Steve Owen Owen Janje Filchock National League Igome Ike Gordon Paschka Minnesota American Association Giants Jersey City Farm Jerry Niles Iowa Chris Iverson Oregon Gene Choo Choo) Roberts Chattanooga Frankie Frank Reagan Howie Livingston Emery Nix Bill Paschal Lou de Filippo Chet Glad Cin Len Younce Bob Dobelstein Bill Hachten Stanford Buck Jones Wake Forest

Race results chaotic Del Mar first day

Race results from Del Mar show multiple events with uneven times and names. Listed horses include Gay Gloria and Doreotora with varied distances, place bets, and payouts. Several entries feature uncertain spellings and fragmented times, reflecting OCR quality issues on the historic page.

Juanita Jones Rolls 594 for Virginia league top score

Virginia league action saw Juanita Jones of Pavey’s Fashions roll a 594 series and 226 high game to power a 3 0 victory over Miller’s Sandwiches. The performance led the circuit this year while the team dominated with strong scores from other Pavey’s players.

Vanita Jones Pavey Virginia Pavey Gals Bening Soanita Aexanike Sefion JS Beery Sane Farmer Sol Payne Ee Total Nue PUP Etpilnhicy Stators Anit Textea Don Chet A. O'Kelly Maelfig Upuotste Dale Cara Pago Brake Bervice McNelila A. Dexheimer Alegrees SG

Golf Notes From Michigan Major Weekend Misprint

A jumbled OCR golf notes item mentions players and clubs including Rowdenwood Country Club Harriet Taudh and Moon the stray Pekinese. It references a lost dog MOOBR LODGE Boulevard and contact routes to Lakewood for recovery, with scattered names and terms in a garbled report.

Angeon Bin Gino Gunna McCalrmunt Rowdenwood Country Club Harriet Taudh Atitanell Ree Moobr Lodge Moon Farriethaven Veterans Mooneliwart Athickerl Lakewood Rolloon Battion AthiCt Solala Scathan

Kramer Heads U S Net Force For Davis Cup Team

Four Californians Jack Kramer Ted Schroeder Frank Parker and Gardnar Mulloy were named to defend the Davis Cup against Australia at Forest Hills over Labor Day weekend. The announcement came from Jones Merseilleau head of the U S selections and the team will be submitted to the Australian captain in Boston. Doubles partners will be announced within 24 hours of the match with a likely finals meeting set in Brookline Mass.

New York Davis Coppers Australia Jack Kramer Ted Schroeder Frank Parker Gardnar Mulloy Forest Hills Jones W. Mersereau Ceremites Boston Alrick H. Man Jr Ron Brookline Mass

Softball clash features Grande and Sexton teams

A noisy page lists softball matchups and player lineups including Grande and Sexton with teams Ho & H Construction and Ramblers. Batter details and battery pairs Jackson/Norwool and Peterson/Fierce appear amid park notes and Diamond No references.

Grande and Sexton Ho & H Construction Ramblers

Mexican Mat Aces Rally To Win Team Battle

Enrique Torres and Vincent Lopez mounted a comeback at Wilmington Bowl defeating the two rivals twice after losing the initial fall at 11:55. They won the second fall in 5:02 and the final in 6:22 to take the feature wrestling bout. Mike Mazurki topped Ci f Thiede in 33:43 with a figure four scissors. Vic Christy applied a crusher hold on Tiger Jack Moore in 24:48.

Jules Strongbow George K_ QO Beverly Enrique Torres Vincent Lopez Wilmington Bowl Torres Tiger Jack’ Moore

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