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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1953

Page

6

Bowlers and football news buoy California sports scene

The Wilton Hotel Long Beach hosts a meeting where George McGarvey is to become President of the State Bowling Association and officers are to be inducted. The article highlights the California State Bowling Championships and upcoming state tournaments, with strong praise for McGarvey and others, and surveys interest in boxing bowling and football circuits for the 1950 season.

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Williams Returns to Form in Four for Four Show

Ted Williams powers Red Sox to a 7 4 win over Washington in game two after a 9 1 loss in the opener. Williams drives in four runs with a homer and three singles as Milwaukee and others win in the league. Yankee, White Sox, and Brooklyn also post notable results in a crowded day.

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Wrestling TV Clash Sparks Long Beach Row

The Long Beach wrestling scene clashes over a TV switch prompting protests to the state athletic commission. Harry Rubin and Ring Trident contend unlicensed telecasts disrupted scheduled programming amid contract tensions with KTLA and Hugh Nichols.

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National Water Ski Championships at Long Beach Marine Stadium

A large crowd is expected Sunday for the third day of the 1953 National Water Ski championships at Marine Stadium Long Beach. The five event schedule includes junior girls trick skiing, men's slalom, women's tricks, men’s jumping and mixed doubles with finals based on film review for close jumps. Local Cypress Gardens stars dominate junior divisions while visitors from Mexico and Washington state add strong showings in veterans and slalom events.

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Helms Athletic Foundation Receives 1912 Olympic Gifts

The Helms Athletic Foundation announced today gifts from Gene Tunney and Ralph Craig. Tunney donates his gold United States Marine Corps boxing robe. Craig lends the wreath and Swedish Olympic medals for the 100 and 200 meter runs at Stockholm 1912. The items will join the Helms Hall trophy vase.

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Baseball Scores and Results From Friday’s Games

Friday’s results feature St Louis losing to Cincinnati and Philadelphia beating New York. Pittsburgh split with Brooklyn, Milwaukee lost to St Louis, and Chicago defeated Milwaukee in a doubleheader. notable individual lines include J Walsh 14.8 for Hollywood and Bud Watkins 2-2 for Sab Dieu.

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Middies Mix in TV Bout in Toledo Ring Card

Rocky Castellani seventh ranking middleweight and Jackie Keough meet in a 10 round televised bout at the Sports Arena in Toledo. ABC will air the fight at 6 PM PDT with no radio broadcast. Castellani has five losses in 35 bouts and beat Langlois in a later Cleveland bout. Keough, from Cleveland, holds 25 wins with 11 losses and two draws and has lost his two fights this year.

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Players Hire Lawyer to Bargain for Them

New York reports say major league players may be represented by J Norman Lewis in meetings with the baseball owners. Ralph Kiner and Allie Reynolds said the move is under players discussion since the July all star game. No contract has been signed and duties for Lewis are unclear. Commissioner Ford Frick was not available for comment.

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Western Air Tourney Reaches Semifinals

In Grand Rapids Michigan Frank Strafaci seeking comeback and Dick Norton a rising youngster met in the Western Amateur semifinals. The other semifinal featured Don Cherry of Texas against Dale Morey of Indiana, both pursuing their first major victory.

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Boxing Olympic Bout Headlines City Event

A sports calendar box lists events across boxing at Velodrome and arena venues, with Andrews versus Daniela highlighted. Other items include a ski tournament and a Long Beach tennis schedule at Recreation Park, reflecting a busy regional circuit with multiple venues and times.

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Giants Open Season Versus Packers Under Umbrella Defense

The New York Giants visit Green Bay in a season opener pitting one of the NFL’s top aerial attacks against Steve Owen’s rugged defense. Emlen Tunnell may miss the game with a back injury, while Green Bay features Tobin Rote and Babe Parilli at quarterback with receivers Bill Howton and Bobby Mann. injuries thin Packers at fullback with Cone and Ferguson remaining healthy.

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National Caddie Finals Slated

In Columbus, Frank Malara of White Plains and Jerry Pittman of Tulsa competed for the 1953 PGA National Caddie championship with a 1500 scholarship for the winner and 1000 for the runner up. Malara defeated Dave Smith 6 and 3. Pittman beat John Cirienti 1 up after 39 holes.

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Hentz Leads Amputee Golf Tour First Round

Paul Hentz of Hamilton Ohio holds a one stroke lead after opening 36 holes at Wanaxah Country Club. Hentz shot 39 first 9 and 40 second 9 for 79. Jack Harrison Grand Rapids and Louis Monge Silver City tied for second with 39 41 80.

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Sports Radio TV Card Drawn with Diverse Matchups

A jumble of radio and TV listings covers Stars vs Oakland KFWE and Scala against Angels KMPC at 1 pom. Cardinals vs Redings EsSPC at 7 40 Da. Downs vs Indigne KHJ at 19 p m and Chicago and wrestling events on KECS TV. The guide features multiple stations including KHJ-TV and RECA-TV with various team pairs and broadcast times.

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Hollywood Stars Near 100 Wins as Home Stretch Looms

The Hollywood Stars push toward 100 victories with three weeks left, boasting a strong home-heavy schedule. They beat Oakland 13-4 in Sacramento, piling up 18 hits while veteran pitchers struggled. San Francisco and Los Angeles also posted wins as the season nears the finish. The club clings to a winning percentage likely improved by a long home stand.

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