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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1955

Page

13

Mantle under fire as fans clash over silent salute

New York Yankees star Mickey Mantle faces fan backlash amid a broader debate on how players should acknowledge applause. Critics say he ignores crowds after big plays, while supporters note his quiet, Humble approach has helped the team push toward a pennant. The discussion mirrors past comparisons to Willie Mays and Ted Williams as managers and players weigh public expectations against individual conduct.

York Mickey Mantle Yankee Boo Mantle Mantle Mickey Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Willems San Diego Jed Met DiMaggio San Franciscan Mays Polo Grounds Mantie Tls Leo Willie Brooklyn Dodgers Atlases Casey Stengel Glendale Yankees Bronx Bombers Casey A. I Yarkee Stadium

Stars Lose to Portland and Stay Scrappy in Coast League

Portland Beavers and Hollywood Stars handed Seattle’s Coast League lead a setback by splitting with Los Angeles and sweeping series as Red Munger struggled until late. The Stars, aided by Cort Roberts and Wally Westlake, pulled within four games of first, while Gilmore Field hosted Portland in a bid for another win.

Hollywood Stars Seattle Los Angeles Angels Portland Beavers Stars San Francisco Oakland San Diego Sacramento Angels Cherubs Bucramento Joe Hattensland Solons Bud Watkins Zlollywwood Portland Gilmore Field Bob Garber Twinks Dick Walker Red Munger Hollywood Sunday Gale Wade Gene Mauco Steve Bilke Jim Clarkson Cort Roberts Anecs Mauch Hal Rice Biko Hollywood Dick Smith

Net Slam by Hippenstiel Captures NPPT Title

Clyde Hippenstiel of San Bernardino won the men's singles in four sets 6-4 6-1 2-6 10-8 over Ben Sobieras to claim his third straight NPPT title. He then paired with Glenn Bassett to win doubles 5-7 6-4 6-1 over Sobieras and Bill Kuross. In mixed doubles Hippenstiel and Mary Prentiss defeated June Stack and Bill Parks 6-4 1-3. Stack had earlier dethroned Prentiss in women’s singles 5-7 6-2 6-4. Prentiss sought a ninth tourney crown.

Pittsburgh Clyde Hippenstiel San Bernardino Calif Ben Sobieras St. Louis Glenn Bassett Santa Monica Gvor Sobleras Bill Kuross Minneapolis Mine Hippensteil Mary Prentiss Blue Day Coll Detroit

Swaps Nashua Match Race Sparks Confident Vibe

Brooklyn Brooks backs Swaps in the Washington Park August 31 wager while Nashua’s trainer Fitzsimmons plans a Chicago workout to sharpen Nashua. Swaps dominated the American Derby by a wide margin, tying the turf distance record and boosting earnings to 439,500.

Cncago Washington Park Steve Brooks Nashua Brooke Swans Swaps Traffic Tuas Parador California Platan Arlington Park America Aid Brooks Hex C. Ellshworth Elsworth Sune Jim Fitzsimmons Fitzsimmons Saratoga Springs Chicago

Davey Tries Comeback In 10 Round Skirmish In Michigan

Davey, once TV boxing idol, returns from a 15 month retirement to face Pat Manzi of Syracuse in a 10 round bout in Saginaw Michigan. The 29 year old Michigan State graduate stopped boxing after a seventh round KO by Vince Martinez. If the result is decisive, a TV appearance may follow. The card also features two other scheduled 10 rounders at New York venues and regional showdowns, including Ray Drake vs Danny Giovanelli and Bob Baker vs Rex Layne in separate contests.

Associated Press Chuck Davey Pat Manzi Syracuse Saginaw Mich Michigan State Vince Martinez Kid Gavilan Sim

Kramer Sees U S Victory in Davis Cup Challenge

Forest Hills reports Jack Kramer, acting as trial horse for Uncle Sam, predicts a U S win over Australia in tennis world series next weekend. He cites Tony Trabert Vic Seixas and doubles pairings as key, noting Seixas ready to counter Low Head and Rosewall and praising U S doubles effort.

Forest Hills Y. S Jack Kramer Uncle Sam America Australia Los Angeles Tony Trabert Vic Seixas Vic U. S Bill Tilbert Hils

Not in Shape Lowell to Miss Duel in Brussels

Pittsburgh star Arnie Bowell says she is not in shape and will skip the Brussels meet. Reports had suggested Bowell might run the 800 meters in Brussels on September 3 where rivals Roger Mvens of Belgium and Aulstun Boysen of Norway recently set world records.

Lowell Pittsburgh Arnie Bowell University of Pittsburgh Brussels Sows Roger Mvens

Donovan's Comeback Beats Tigers in White Sox Victory

Chicago rookie Dick Donovan, 28, returned from an appendectomy after three weeks and allowed one earned run while guiding the White Sox to an 8-2 win over Detroit. Marty Marion praised Donovan, noting the team moved within a half game of the Yankees. Connie Johnson also shined, beating Detroit 2-0 to trim the lead.

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Minoso's batting rampage lifts White Sox in stretch drive

Minoso has hit in 13 straight games for the Chicago White Sox, collecting 24 hits in 58 at bats to raise his average from .237 to .280. Donovan returns from a layoff and strengthens the pennant push as Marion plots using pitchers carefully during a heavy schedule.

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Unclear sports scoreboard with scattered teams and results

Fragmented OCR listing shows multiple teams such as Los Angeles and Cleveland with scattered scores like 2-1 and 9, plus references to games and locations. The text is garbled with many unreadable names and stray symbols, offering no coherent matchup or outcome.

Navy Nine captures International softball title in Selma

Long Beach Naval Supply Depot, winners of five straight in the seven day double elimination, defeated Fresno Merchants 1-0 and 5-2 to claim the state championship. Ralph Sangster scored the lone run in game one, as Larry Stevens and Rich Stevens contributed with timely hits. Jonn Baltazar and Long Stevens had two hits each in the final, and the Navy team earned eligibility for the world championships at New Bedford, Illinois.

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Radio Baseball Classic Schedule and Local Listings

Radio and TV listings detail a noon start for Minor Jeanue gamt at KHS, an afternoon game at SitePo, and an 8 30 pm matchup featuring uleegs against Portland with Perramenia. Los Angeles on KMPC with 88 BBs, plus various regional games and channels such as KTLA and COP. The fragmentary OCR preserves multiple station names, times, and teams, but the exact matchups and venues are partially garbled.

MPC Jeanue Gamt KHS del Mat Reecreatione SitePo Uleegs Portland KoWws Perramenia Ve Las Angeles KMPC Fairland Va Hollswood Derby KTLA Wrentling Cop

Sports Calendar Scrambled Schedule Fragment

Fragmentary sports calendar notes show times and matchups with unclear club names and misread words. Some entries resemble horse Hore Hacine Del Nor and Peggner Hollywood with likely other teams or venues unreadable.

Peggner Hollywood Tke Mae Wweeawins Siongood Leclun

Canadian and California stars lead 55th National Women’s Amateur

At Myers Park Country Club Charlotte opening day, Marlane Stewart of Canada and Barbara Romack of California emerged as favorites in the 55th National Women’s Amateur golf championship. The field of 104 faces seven rounds of match play amid steamy heat and Bermuda greens, with Stewart and Romack drawn in separate halves.

Charlotte N.C UPI Myers Park Country Club Canada Marlane Stewart California Barbara Romack Marlene Bermuda

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