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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1947

Page

7

Northern pike swallows trout stringer in Minn lake record

At Trout Lake near Vermilion Ernest Falkenberg John Long and Henry Erickson fished four lake trout weighing 4 to 9 pounds then found a 12.64 pound 44 inch northern on the stringer the next morning. Falkenberg entered the fish for a contest and won first prize.

Ginia Minn Aft Vermilion Here Ernest Falsenberg John Long Henry Erickson Ernest Falkenberg

Greatest Figures in Sports Recalled by Polls and Debate

A lively crowd recalls polls by sports writers and news agencies on the 12 greatest sports figures of modern times. They settle on three top achievements: Jones’s 1930 grand slam, Ruth’s multi facet athletic dominance, and Jesse Owens’s record sprinting and jumping. The discussion excludes fame in favor of actual athletic greatness. The list features three women, seven men, and two horses.

News’ Association Pmo FCSL Bobby Jones Babe Ruth Jesse Owen Jack Dempsey Joe Louis Taaloke Jim Jeffries John L. Sulliven Sutton Bundy Susanne Lenglen Helen Wills Knute Rockne Gure Rockne Este

Babe’s Greatest:in History THE WOMEN Were The

A fragmented 1920s style tribute lists Mildred Babe Didrikson Zaharias Sonja Henie and Gertrude Ederle as top all around athletes. It credits Babe with unmatched versatility across sports noting Sonja Henie’s reign in ice skating and Ederle’s Channel swim. It also mentions Exterminator and Goldsmith Maid as great horses and recalls Old Bones’ long career.

Mildred Babe Didrikson Zaharias Sonja Henic Gertrude Ederle Jim Thorpe Sonja Bollta Misa Henle Sonje Trudy Ederle Riatory Old Bones

Pyron's Produce Wins Major Wednesday Handicap League Title

Pyron's Produce captured the league crown with a 3-1 conquest of Dave Davis Garage, finishing eight points ahead of Kittyhawk. Bank of America held third, one game behind Kittyhawk, with Weber Baking Co. and Brownie's Home Service tied for fourth as final standings rolled in.

Limaxing Dave Davis Pyron’s Produce Kittyhawk Annuaitinn Bank of America Weber Baking Co Brownie Ted Bankers A ' Prion A. Navy Legion Allway Express Weber Baking Pyron Billlyhawk Bankesat Baas R. Farrell Brown B. Precoo Dom Vanahy Slilzinger N. Coreron Miller Jes A. Brumfield Wildiame AL Haswett

College All-stars Upset Bears 16-0 Before 105000 Fans

The College All-stars defeated the Chicago Bears 16 to 0 before a record crowd of 105000 as Notre Dame’s Frank Leahy led the lineup. George Ratterman and Buddy Young starred in the scoring drive, with impressive defense limiting the Bears to 35 rushing yards. Injuries limited Bears’ offense while All-Stars struck with early TDs and steady kicking.

Chicago Bears C. Coane Anche Ito Frank ‘Leahy Notre Dame George Hialas Eridizon All-Star Inc Malas Boys Bears Oetane Pie Bears Shickman AllStars Brudge New Notre Dare Boston Yankees Julie Rykovich Buffalo ‘Bills Rong Ratteman Haterman Tripple Wello Raterman Nigro Ratterman Jack Jailly Los Angeles Blanchard Fried Ernie Case Calimore Colts John Mastrangelo Pittsburgh Steelers George McAfee

San Diego Nine Blanks Omaha in Montana Tourney

San Diego Post Six headed to Los Angeles for the national playoff after winning the American Legion Junior sectional tournament in Billings. The California team, coached by Mike Morrow, led early and never relinquished the advantage, defeating Omaha for the second time in the event and extending their three straight wins.

Billings Mont San Diego Los Angeles American Legion Omaha Mike Morrow

Burke wins Bayshore midget race in 25 laps

Race report from Bayshore Stadium shows Marvin Burke of Oakland winning the featured 25 lap main event last night in 1 minute 24.15 seconds. Burke led the field at the Bayshore track in San Francisco with a decisive performance in the midget automobile races.

San Francisco Marvin Burke Oakland Bayshore Stadium

Two Virginia Golfers Seek Entry in U S Amateur Event

Two Virginia golfers from Virginia Country Club, Ian ie Combs Jr and Jim Ferrie, will contest Southern California qualifying for the National Amateur at Riviera and Bel-Air. With 132 players in the field, only 24 will qualify for Pebble Beach and Del Monte courses. The entry list totals 1053, second largest in the event’s history, which runs Sept. 3–13.

Ianie. Combs JR California Golf Jim Ferrie Virginia Country Club California Riviera Bel-Air Combs Perrie Iund Pebble Beach del Monte National Golf Association Los Angeies San Francisco Tivy Santa Ana

Babe Ruth Visits San Francisco Stadium to Watch Youth Stars

Babe Ruth arrives in San Francisco amid a city scene of young players at Scala stadium. Ruth signs baseballs for local kids and notes Johnny Mize may not break his 60 homer mark, joking that Mize is a cousin by marriage to his wife.

San. Francisco George Herman Babe Ruth Scala Stadium Oldtimers Mark” Koenig al Lange Johnny Mize Giants Mize

Exleys Lead in Milwaukee Regatta Victory

Mr and Mrs Sid Exley of Long Beach Calif led a field of 19 in the first race of a three day regatta for the national one design title in Milwaukee Anthem owned by Al Pawinski Milwaukee won the six mile course in 1 hour 25 minutes edging a competitive fleet in the opening event.

Milwaukee Sid Exley Long Beach Calif al Pawinski Exleys

Vines Leads Reno Open At Halfway Mark In Reno

Ellsworth Vines, former tennis great, held a two stroke edge at the Reno Open halfway point with a 36 hole total of 134 after firing a second 67. Leaders include J. Dutch Warrison 136 and Herman Keiser among others as the field narrows toward the final rounds.

Reno Ney U.P Ellsworth Vines Los Ageles Vines Warrison York Herman Keiser Akron Oblo

Reno Open leads and notable scores across players

Free lance pro Vane Andreason from Long Beach posted 72 71 142 to rest wall among leaders in the Reno Open. Jimmy Clark shot 77 yesterday for 146 total. Notables include Ferrier of San Francisco Lloyd Mangrum of Niles Ik Paw Jopes of La Habra and Bill Navy of Phoenix. The leading amateur was Carl Wheeler of Carson City Nevada.

Vane Andreason Long Beach Jimmy Clark Soon St. Andrews Nm! Ferrier San Francisco Lloyd Mangrum Niles Paw Jopes la Habra Calif Bill Navy Phoenix Ariz Carl Wheeler Carson City Nev

Hot Rods Race at Gardena Tonight

Auto racing fans return to Gardena oval to cheer Western Racing Association drivers after Carrell Speedway showcase. Jack McGrath wins the 30 lap feature with Andy Linden second. Troy Ruttman also competes in a 30 lap main and 15 lap semi. Qualifying starts at 7 with races at 7 30 PM at 174th and S Vermont Streets.

Southland Carrell Speedway Gardena Oval Troy Ruttman Andy Linden Jack McGrath Western Racing Association McCrath Linden Darrell Speedway 174Th and S. Vermont Sts

Unclear Names Amid Fragmented Football Notation

Fragmentary OCR text lists numerous names and affiliations with no coherent event or outcome. The piece references teams, players, substitutes, and colleges such as Notre Dame Purdue Northwestern Indiana and Georgia, but provides no dates scores or clear narrative to summarize into a concrete sports item.

Chicago Beare Wavanauga Skogting N.D Dasdy Barwegen Drulix Haage Iilinola Ohio Biate Pauls Misabeibp Zulu Notre Dame Beruges Rico Hayéa Army Baldwin Tu. Ct Tacklep Kilea Moore Fenn Slaley Niedsiela Ows

Ayulo Victor Wins Huntington Beach Beach Race

National roadster champion Manuel Ayulo led a 30 lap Huntington Beach Speedway race before being penalized for irregularities in the semis. Bud Van Mabnen was awarded first place after track officials ruled on the results. Kan Stanberry and Andy Linden also featured in the event.

Manuel _Ayulo Troy, Ruttman Dick Vineyard Huntington Beach Speedway

Beavers Rise as Darkhorse Contender in Coast League

Portland Beavers move into undisputed third place in the Pacific Coast League, one and a half games behind the San Francisco Seals, after a 4 to 3 win over the Sacramento Solons. Oakland Oaks drop to fourth with a 6–0 loss to Los Angeles Angels as Hollywood Stars beat the Seals and Seattle Pcles top San Diego.

Portland Beavers San Francisco Seals Portlanders Sacramento Solons Oakland Oaks Los Angeles Angels Hollywood Stars Seattle Pales San Diego Ate Schnulray Hagey O Sauer O Molterich Stras Ae Midnin Arrowaks Ae Lane Carrot Burton I. Euan Sheviennet Breas R. H Ban Low & Bare Baiterier Reichal and Kersy D Lemairy

Riverside Takes Lead In Sunset League Standings

The Riverside Dons surged to the top of the Sunset League after winning the opening game of a series with Las Vegas. Three homers by Vern Lewis, John McKeown and Jerry Waitt helped secure the 6 to 0 victory as Riverside moved ahead of the Wranglers in the second half race. The Orioles climbed to third after routing the Valencia squad 124 to a high-scoring win.

Associated Press Riverside Dons Dons Las Vegas Wranglers Vern Lewis John McKeown Jerry Waittsae A. Orioles Anaheim Valencias

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