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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1947

Page

6

Local Athlete Les Lear Stars on Ram First Team

Leslie “Butch” Lear, a 5 foot 10 4? inch 230 pound lineman from Long Beach, stars in Rams intrasquad drills at Gilmore Stadium. Born in Grafton North Dakota and raised near Winnipeg, he played guard and tackle and earned all pro honorable mention in 1945 while with the world champion Rams. He later settled in Long Beach as a Penn Mutual agent and enjoys body surfing, with coaching plans undecided after his football career.

Playa del Rey Loyola University Long Beach Los Angeles Rams Gilmore Stadium Leslie Butch Lear Ram Les Grafton North Dakota Fear University of Manitoba Northland Wits Lakewood Thop Lakewood Country Club Winnipog Ramscottis Rams D Lear Ian Les Betty Winnipeg Jacinto Way Penn-Mutual Sun Life Assurance Company Canada

Referee Mixes Decisions in Fast Bowl Ring Card

Referee at the Wilmington Bowl mixed up his calls in the amateur show drawing large crowds. Result highlights include Moore defeating Winenger per score sheets, Grich beating Holder, Howlett losing to Turner, James over Leon, Rayaniels over Moore, Fazenda over Kieffer, Scott over Harrison, and Alarrison defeating Graham in prelims.

Bob Hall Eferee Wilmington Bowl Bill Win Dennis Moore Moore Bobb Holder Tony Grich San Pedro Slay Doty Turner Los Angeles Dutch Howlett Billy James Jessie Leon Rayaniels K. A Bob Moore Clarence Fazenda Dave Kieffer Gene Scott Jerry Harrison Wlysses Alarrison Billy Graham

Chestertown Sets World Record Despite Mishap

Chestertown wins the Roosevelt Raceway feature in 4 19 25 for a half mile to beat the world mark of 4 23 as a seven horse mishap closes the field. Three leading reinsmen hospitalized after the wreck among a field of 15 in the $40 150 Roosevelt trot.

Chestertown Sstbury N. Y A.P Chestertown Alily Roosevelt Raceway Twomileror Sidklas Peter Manning

Race Results at Dil Mar Firot Race

Six furlongs results show Frantire Jann first with 30.00 odds 4.30 3.80, Railrouser second, Exgen third. Additional races include a one mile six furlongs event won by Empty Ms and a mile race won by Relevn Agent, with multiple listed entrants and times.

Dil Mar Firot Frantire Jann Alenola Railrouser Exgen Eritehed Springhell Dusty Roan Phi Bey Ragund Bo Dosawray Parnell Beralehent Beara Canynncid Baratehed Ati Bailey Feo Furnetox Wallace

Local Boys Upset at Santa Monica

Darrell Winrich and V Schmei cher were knocked out of the semi finals in the Santa Monica city tennis championships yesterday after a 6 8 6 4 6 2 triumph earlier in the day Murphy and Anderson handed Poly High star and his partner a 6 1 6 3 loss John Feltz and D Gentry also absorbed a 6 3 7 5 defeat from Murphy and Anderson Winrich paired with J Zelimer in mixed doubles advancing through the second round with a 6 2 2 6 7 5 win over Grigry and Connolly

Darrell Winrich V. Schmeicher Santa Monica Murphy Anderson Poly High Star John Feltz D. Gentry Winrich J. Zelimer Grigry Connolly

Parker and Parker lose. Mulloy and Gardnar fall in semis

In Brookline on August 23, Bill Talbert of Wilmington and Bill Sidwell of Australia defeated Gardnar Mulloy of Coral Gables and Frank Parker of Los Angeles 6 3 68 6 4 75 to reach the national doubles tennis tournament final.

Brookline Mass Bill Talbert Wilmington Del Bill Sidwell Australia Gardnar Mulloy Coral Gables Pia Frank Parker Los Angeles

Fights Last Night in Flint and Los Angeles Roundups

The report lists chaotic brawls including Wilita Pop and Renm Marie Tord with multiple unnamed fighters in Flint, and a later note from Los Angeles detailing a separate street clash. The fragmentary text mentions Mollyawoody, Ronny Onlie, and Pigueran among participants with scattered numbers and locations.

Flint Mich Wilita Pop Renm Marie Tord Garin Hoek Leale Yani Ronny Onlie Fan Francisco iGhuey Pigueran Los Angeles

Indians Whip Yankees Twice In A Doubleheader

Cleveland Indians swept a New York Yankees doubleheader at Municipal Stadium drawing 52,105. Feller earned his 16th win, allowing four hits in seven innings with seven walks and five strikeouts. Ted Williams tallied six hits in Boston's twin bill split with Chicago, while Detroit took two from Washington in Detroit. Browns rallied with a three-run eighth to beat Philadelphia 7 to 5.

OB Feller Cleveland Indians New York Yankees Municipal Stadium Feller Ted Williams Boston Red Sox White Sox Chicago Williams Boyston Ed Lopat Washington Detroit Tigers Senators Detroit Browns Walt Judnich Philadelphia Athletics Philadelphia New York Cleveland Stirnwish Tolan Hyore Joningus Clavalaud Aummary Gordon Milcha B Rabindan Henrich Dord Fon Busca Canton Ranchi Hileman Puro Hy Leman Ranch Kuemma Kieman Nerer Leman Rasch New York Clevelk and HO Arbtor Mitchaller Ledwardsit Dimngroot Mequinib Do Wilhnamob Lindajhit O.abosadb & i Ad Balinerte Ugardesth O Hexane Do Gree Brown Ing Lal Yeniliz Volnis Tool Ummayy whore—Juik Meguinn Av Saller Runa Robinaon Boudreau Wiedmikchos

Pitcher Loses One Hitter in Narrow Fresno Loss

Jay Seamster of Santa Barbara pitched a near no hit game in the California State League last night but faltered in the eighth, allowing two walks and a costly error. Fresno Bees broke through with two runs on Joe Dorough’s single and Bill Garbe’s sacrifice fly, winning 3 2.

Jay Seamster Santa Barbara Fiesno Bees Seamster Joe Dorough Fresno Bill Garbe Bees

Calla Wins Over Chuey Figueroa in Hollywood Knockout

Benny Calla of San Francisco fought Chuey Figueroa at Hollywood Legion Stadium, winning a four round technical knockout. Figueroa, with 14 3 4 pounds, suffered a severe cut and requested the fight be stopped two minutes into the fourth round.

Hollywoo Benny Calla San Franceisco Chuey Figueroa Yas J Angeles Hollywood Legion Stadium Figueroa Ueorke Parnassus

Baldwin Park and Monrovia Triumph in Regional Matchups

Baldwin Park and Monrovia advanced to the girls Southern California playoffs at Lakewood Stadium. Final scores show Baldwin Park posting a strong finish with Lin a and Monte contributing, while Monrovia built a lead through Batterins Davenport and Nelson. The event highlighted standout performances by Nelson, Nichalaon, and Hight as part of the regional competition.

Baldwin Park Monrovia Southern California Lakewood Stadium Lina Monte O. Bidwin Park Batterleny France Nelson Jonwen Nichalaon Sod Hight

Reno Slugger to Join Seals

Reno slugger Vince Pascal, one of the Sunset League’s top home run hitters, will leave Reno Monday to rejoin the San Francisco Seals. Pascal, the Reno first baseman, has batted well over .300 since joining the Silver Fox early this season.

Reno Vince Pascal San Francisco Seals Pascal Siver Fox Morris Satthe Don Johnson Chice Adit

Record of Fleet at Newport

Newport Harbor Aug 23 Three classes added to the fleet bringing 204 boats to the line in yesterday’s opening round with a forecast of 250 boats for an all time Pacific Coast record. Dick Stearns and B R Rodgers of Wicka Mette Harbor Mich led a 19 rival sprint. Rogue of Newport surprised to take third with Dick Hahn at the helm. Local winners included Glenn Walton with Prowess in National class and Larry Shepp with Eager Beaver in the dinghies.

Newport Harbor Pacific Coast Long Beach Outer Los Angeles Harbor Dick’. Stearns BR. A. Rodgers Wikamette Harbor Mich Starfleet Michigan North Star San Diego Dick Hahn Rogue Newport Glenn Walton Larry Shepp Beaver I Doran Clarnes Rhodes Bowta Sen HH. Depew Ry Sndup Eerie Deren Roy Taylor Pulaski Balbons Balen Set Falcon Narion Younie Mawpork Minshagt Vaicedon Dyer Dinghy Tieger Gindy Mackay Newport Arbor Bite Carlewh Carver Anife Dick Daaves Balboa Gray Goose Mak ‘Ihe Reonine IT Heymour Beek Pai Harbor Ainiite B. Smury Nebors Homa Dan Mint Rarbor Eehook Newpork Harbor Brbor

Derby Singles Classic Continue Here Tonight

Derby and Boulevard Bowl host the fourth annual Virginia Derby and Boulevard Bowl Sleepaway Singles Classic with four squads at 9 and 11 pm on Boulevard Bowl and 7 and 10 pm at the Virginia Center. Tonight features the second phase with many stars chasing a $1000 first prize, as a long list of competitors from Los Angeles to Long Beach and beyond compete for prize money and standings.

Virginia Recreation Center Boulevard Bowl Virginia Boulevard Harry Rublek Lynwond Roy Hawkes Bi Everett Barnett Long Meach Albers Dexheimer Limp Beach Vic White Long Bach Jock Osborne Long Beach Cerry I Moriselle Montebalta Dick Tawis Penn DaGrace Lo Angeles Roy Bade Los Angeles Ray Wagel Nell M.serry Bol Moyers Howard Lenhart Alfred L. Hohn Biaditfoot Idaho Zonn Bergendorf Pocalelin Idahe

Softball Batting Totals From Local Church League Play

Batting lists and player lines from a church league softball game show numerous names and positions with runs, hits, and outs. Team rosters include Lafayette Md Bathavies McGre s Drive-in and several named players such as Heneley Compton and Wright.

Ant Brethne Bol-Haelgis Ori Battrriesy Porter Artis Wilams Bunton Huberte Murphy Roe R. Ht Lafayette Gartieia Bathavies Pime Trivia Niages Carebento Tikcholer Barle R .Tt. Enstilders Amaricay Whit Tewate Uatterlea J. Dotong Moan Sirk Fry Gon Willard Dona Grint Cpg Rahterieg Brogaman Liggett Timberlake Mabry Heneley Compton Pather Mapewai Sebten Bers Wilson Danny Batterten Thaman Willa Keeley Jenning Gaurtleld Lowell

Arkansas Nine in Junior Finalists Advance

In a double elimination series at the Junior American Legion baseball tournament Little Rock defeated Greenwood South Carolina and Kannapolis North Carolina to reach the finals. The Little Rock team, the southeastern champion, posted a 8 to 4 win while overcoming earlier eliminations in the event held in Los Angeles.

Sumler S. G Little Rock Atie Doughboys American Legion Jett Mnene Lis Los Angeles Greenwood S. C Bailariean Mniki R. Hynon Kannapolis Nebiello

Baseball standings across major leagues and associations

The page lists scattered baseball standings and team records across multiple leagues including the Western and American associations. It mentions teams such as Brooklyn, New York, Boston, St. Louis, Cleveland, and others with win losses and positions, though OCR quality is degraded.

Curtis Stars in Swimfest at Chicago Meet

Crystal Plunge of San Francisco led by Ann Curtis opened the national AAU women’s outdoor swimming title defense. Curtis lowered the 103 meter free style record to 1 07, breaking Brenda Helser’s mark of 1 07 2. Crystal Plunge and Multnomah led with 14 points, far ahead of Los Angeles AC with four points.

Chicago Crystal Plunge San Francisco Ann Curtis Miss Curtis Brenda Helser Multnomah Los Angeles A, C

Hunt Beaten in Arkansas Open Quarterfinals

Frank Wilkinson of UCLA defeats John Hunt of Springfield 75 16 62 in the Arkansas Open quarterfinals in Little Rock on August 23.

Little Rock Ark Frank Willkinson University of California At Los Angeles John Hunt Springfield

Bums Widen League Lead to Six Games

The St Louis Cardinals lost 4-2 at Philadelphia for their second defeat in three games as Brooklyn stretched its lead. Emil Kush returned to the Chicago rotation with a 5-2 win over Boston. New York Giants powered by Marsha Walker Cooper and Mickey Witek homered three times to beat Pittsburgh 7-2 at the Fair Grounds.

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Winners of Ladies' Day Golf at Recreation Park South

Yesterday at the Recreation Park south course the Ladies' Day golf event crowned eight winners led by Mrs. R. W. Nelson with other top finishers including Mrs. T. C Dona hoe, Mrs. C. A. Perry, Mrs. W. C. Ward, Mrs. H. W. Brashears, Mrs. Frank Beeker, Mrs. G. B. Abbaduska and Mrs. J. D. Jurgenson.

Recreation Park South Course R. W. Nelson T. C.donahoe C. A. Perry W. C. Ward H. W. Brashears Frank Beeker G. B. Abbaduska J. D. Jurgenson

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