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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1954

Page

7

Padres Tie for PCL Lead After 2-1 Win Over Angels

Hollywood Stars share first place in the Pacific Coast League with San Diego after a 2-1 loss to Los Angeles. The Angels pushed hard with 15 hits but failed to convert, while Padres outfielder Mark Combs and teammates delivered late runs in a tense, protest-tainted game at Wrigley Field.

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Unclear text: baseball score and players in messy OCR

Fragmentary OCR shows baseball box score elements with player names such as Nixon and Houtteman, multiple teams and innings, but the text is garbled. It resembles a postgame recap or box score from a 20th century newspaper with numerous misreads and scattered statistics.

Horton Sloop Competes at Oyster Bay

San Diego reports California Fish and Wildlife Commission approves a split 1954 dove season with hunting allowed in Imperial and Riverside counties from September 1 to 20 and October 12 to 31. J William L Horton will sail a six meter sloop May Be VI sunrise to sunset. event features 1954 Pacific Coast sloops and Canadian American competition at Oyster Bay and Toronto as part of preparations for international racing series.

San Diego California Fish and Gare Commission Findiay Jim Imperial Riverside J. William L Bil) Horton Houta Oyster Bay Lunke Fila Miziodore Los Angeles Chile Washington Merrill Bikar Royal Swedish Yast Club

Wyoming Coaches Pick Cowboys To Repeat In Conference

In a vote by eight conference coaches led by Phil Dickens Wyoming is chosen to repeat as conference champions. The Cowboys, with many sophomores, face competition from Utah, New Mexico, Denver and others.

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San Jose Sex in Close Win

In a rough finish, San Jose Sex team edged Visalia in a tight game as Leva Bradley sparked a late rally. Ain Lee relieved in relief. Catthoy Feinerr and Arsie's slap contributed key runs for Calforty League readers.

San Jose Sex Asaheni A Ates Leva Bradley Bradleay Snokerdia Rene Samdasso Pio Ain Lee Heralh Fakersfield Ghasers Fame

Ex Cub Catcher Williams Knife Incident in Williston

Dewis Williams, former Cubs catcher and oilers player, was stabbed on a Williston street. He was struck in the chest and battered but not in critical condition. Police say two men were picked up nearby in Sidney after the attack.

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Lynwood Triumphs In Legion Baseball Opener

Lynwood Legion defeated Wilmington 7-2 as pitcher Derry Merrick and teammates combined for a dominant one hit effort through two innings at Anaheim. In a separate game, Altadena edged Pies 4-3 in a tight contest.

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Locals Enter Big Swimfest

Sports Unlimited records local swimmers for AAU swimming and diving championships in San Shamnelan August 28-29. The Long sporting club funds travel for several entrants including Bill Rose Steve Chew Stanton Bool and others in various classes and ages.

Sports Unlimited Arera Aau San Shamnelaen Bill Rose Steve Chew Stanton Bool Frack Albhin Ivan Cook Don Samot John O'Dowd Siens Ssncor Disk Byyny

Heldash Signed by Winnipeg Bombers

Winnipeg Bombers sign former North Carolina center and lineman Kevin Heldash on a Friday deal in the Western Interprovincial Football League.

iHeldash Winnipeg Kevin Heldasi North Carolina Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Pereira Wins Channel Swim Amid Wild Finish in England

In Folkestone England Pereira of Portugal won the arial channel swim from France to England ahead of 15 entrants including Bob Paysour a 35 year old fireman from Guantonio NC. Pereira swam the last leg wrong briefly before a dramatic sprint to shore. He finished about 12 hours 25 minutes after entering the cold waters earning £500 and a trophy valued around $1240.

Folkestone England Baptista Pereira Portugal France Bob Paysour Gua Tonia N.C Pereira

New Kingpin Ferguson Emerges as Mile Contender

Rich Ferguson, 23, a University of Toronto Towne senior from Toronto, is tipped as the likeliest successor to Wes Santee as top U S college miler. Ferguson ran 4 04 6 for the mile at the British Empire Games in Vancouver, finishing third behind Roger Bannister and John Gandy who went under four minutes.

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Yanks Fight for Berths

EDMONTON AP five team Western Inter provincial Football Union launches its 16 game season today. Americans head home after weeks of play as Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, and Winnipeg face early matchups. Edmonton meets Saskatchewan Roughriders at Regina while Calgary plays Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Winnipeg. Monday games send Edmonton to Winnipeg and Calgary to Regina. Columbia Lions join action next week.

Edmonton Canada Fit Saskatchewan tRoughriders Regina Calgary Stampeders Winnipeg Blue Bombers Winnipeg Calgary Columbia Liong Rircus Weir Eddie Baron Widekins Frankie Albert Jack Jacobs the Terriers Allig Sherme New York Giants

Parsnip event summary not found

The readable text is garbled and contains no clear people, places, organizations, dates, or events to summarize into a coherent news brief.

Sooners Gain Oil Bowl Tie in Wichita Falls

Oklahoma battles Texas to a 6-6 Oil Bowl tie as the Sooners lead early threats and stall in the second half. Texas moves into Oklahoma territory twice after halftime, while the Sooners fail to score in the final period.

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Lakewood club joy net plus puis meer atts

J Corteen Mays led with 195 points as the Lakewood club held a jubilant match. Teammates Garner and Os contributed key plays while Vanel provided solid defense in a tense home event.

Mays J. Corteen Lakewood

MacAfee and Schwelker Secure Giant Berths

MacAfee an Alabama star who spent two years in the Marines returns after signing with the Giants in 1932. Schwelker, 24, played college football at Bowling Green and earns a regular offensive end berth as the Giants fill positions for the season.

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Turbulent racing results with mixed horse names and times

A garbled recap lists multiple horse races and times including Beha and Flight Currast, with various jockeys and places like Bernichyd-Garmore and Rue Taisen. It mentions bets and payouts such as Draper iv naminga rod 27.30 and a eight mile timer around 24.40, but many names and figures are unclear.

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Probable Winner Gulliten Maéers Leads Split Card At Track

Erratic OCR report notes horses and placements with names like Ernie Mason and Gulliten Maéers. A few entries suggest a parlay and specials such as Stream Lady and Crocoker’s Wear Whistle, with unclear race order and outcomes. The fragmentary text hints at track betting lines and winners.

Ernie Mason Gulliten Maéers Sevestt Treferred Parlay Mark Corn To Oilr Bantrost Speciat

Minor League Scores From An Uneven Card

International league results show Bepacure 2 battyle 3 and Richmond 12 opposed by Havang fy ed. American Jadlamnacia Se Charleston 4 Kanena Cy S. Woulsshie 1. Texas league notes Bart Worth 5 Dallan 4 Reaumane 2. Royston Bhrevaport 9 Anions 2 Oklahoma Che 8 Taler 2. Saphvnile 4 Athinga 221 Sremonts 8 StoDu. New Orleans percentages noted.

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Fights Last Night Highlight Reel Draws Mixed Reviews

A chaotic misread of names and places yields a fragmented recap of last night’s matches. Readers should expect erratic spellings and unclear outcomes as several bouts and participants are ambiguously referenced.

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