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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1954

Page

13

Millie Wolfe Wins National Fly Casting Crown

Mildred Wolfe dominates Southland events to claim the all-U.S. women’s fly casting title. In the accuracy contests at Sly Recreation Park she fired a 98 and 99 with solid showings, marking a strong national campion performance.

Lired Wolfe Caof Southland Mildred Sly Recreation

National Box Scores From A Fragmented Report

A garbled OCR summary lists players and scores across multiple games, with names such as Brooklyn QBs, Ol Hamendh, Abinwa and Brenardye, and scattered team mentions. It references a six day meet with numerous athletes including Jon Tarantina and Wayne Walters, noting flawless 100s in a wet fly event and junior accuracy results.

Jon Tarantina San Francisco Teaveager Wayne Walters Ed Thomas Long Beach Don Meyer Toledo Jone Berbsman Lured Wolfe I Todmibu Billy Peters Racy

Northtown Giants No-Hitter Tops Brown's in 2-0 Win

Mike O'Conner drove in both runs in the second inning to back a no hit victory for the Northtown Giants over Brown's Sporting Goods. Jim Pebley pitched the final two innings for the win, delivering strong relief while the offense provided the early support.

Northtown Giants Mike O'Conner Brown's Sporting Goods Jim Pebley Ling Police Leagu Aydett Freild Las Meron KLIS Rouwel Cf Basel Ile Hod Laleass Aoninrein Agi

Aussie Bowlers Sweep Doubles Title at Recreation Park

Reported results show Australian bowlers dominating doubles at Recreation Park with top four placements. The event featured close competition and notable performances from players including Feiner, Poasson, Newport, and Bevrory amid a windy, challenging lanes condition.

Jews Bowl Australia Sun Tee Feiner Bevrory Bivdemonsiene Und Dufrian Poasson Newport

Hawks State Tourney Prep in International Softball League

Hawks prepare for the state tournament at Parks Ave Field tonight facing Santa Ana Amateurs. Ritchie Stevens, praised as brilliant, will pitch for the Hawks in the buildup to next weekend’s defense of the championship near Irresray. The team aims to build on a 2-0 win over Pedro champions of the National Softball Conference.

Unis Parks Ave Field Santa Ana Hawks Linat Iresray Ingy Ritchie Stevens Joe Rodger Rodgers Wink Pedro National Softball Conover Riv Pross

Pair Advance in City Closed Championship Doubles Match

In Long Beach City Closed Championships at Recreation Facility tennis courts, pair Sundstram and Houget defeated Rouser and Johnson in a second round doubles victory after opening 15-15 and 14-12 in set play. Mixed and other event results follow with various players noted in scattered form.

Jim Sundstram Henry Houget Bill Rouser Bob Johnson Long Beach City Recreation Fa

Green 2 1 Favorite Faces Sal Flores at Olympic

California state middleweight champ Charlie Green meets Sal Flores in a scheduled eight round main event at Olympic Auditorium. Green is tipped at roughly two to one favorite, despite an earlier career KO loss to an underdog.

Los Angles Charlie Green Sal Flores Olympic Auditorium Green

Jalopy Derby Incident Notes and Participant Shuffle

Fragmentary report from Suere City detailing a jalopy derby with unclear results. Mentions Dick Andy and Fred Russell among participants, plus references to Austin Armand and Caliente. Readable fragments hint at a busy race day and varying misreads of names and places.

Suere Siday Dick Andy Andersom Trullod Theestya Tropisy Emehs Fred Russell Daek Austin Armand Ines Ferm Caliente Anetit Mm RotMnean

Del Mar Handicap Recap and Rockets Win Highlight

In a Del Mar Handicap card enriched by ERNIE MASON writes the Rockets rallied to an 14-11 victory in a Coast League clash. The edition details race results including favorites like Oud Prem Shoemaker and Mer mercenary and notes postgame adjustments. The lengthy program lists multiple horses, odds, and placements across the day’s events.

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All-City Swim Winners Parade Leads City Meet Rollup

The weekend All-City swim carnival across Colo rade Lagona crowned top finishers in Class AA and Class C. Dorothy Race led girls in AA freestyle and breaststroke with strong backstroke showing, while Dick Desny and Lee Cole anchored AA sprint and relay events. The event highlighted many named swimmers and coaches from the local programs as results listed reflect the depth of the meet.

Stantex Booth Winal Al-City Colo~orade Lagona P Tick Byyny Dorothy Race Barbara White Barbara Sammy Barbara Rayes McKenny Alricia Gills Barbara

Compton Tops South Gate in Legion Tourney Thriller

Compton overcame a four run first inning surge by South Gate to win 6 5 in a junior American Legion tournament at LaPalma Park. Don Muietones of Martinez hit a 405 foot homer for the first out of the spark and multiple players from both teams contributed in a defensive battle.

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