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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1954

Page

6

Angels Front Office Blamed For Winter Ball Drought

The article arguing the Los Angeles Angels misjudged their roster cites winter ball performances by Cal McLish Doc Hatten and Bobby Usher as factors in a poor Pacific Coast League season. It notes aging ex majors saddled the team, confirms their winter stats, and argues the fault lies with management for relying on veteran winter players rather than prospects.

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Rams Wade Van Rivalry Dazzles Browns 38-10

Rams rookie Billy Wade and veteran Norm Van Brocklin powered Los Angeles to a 38-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns at the Coliseum. Wade directed three fourth quarter scoring drives after a 10-10 second quarter, while Van Brocklin added key passes and a late touchdown to seal the win before 58,567 fans. The Rams dominated with 433 total yards to Cleveland’s 277, and prepared for a rematch with the Chicago Cardinals.

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Hawks Open Softball Defense in Hanford Tilt

Face Dayton Hawks begin defense of their title in the International Softball League tournament at Hanford tonight. The Hawks face Dayton, Ohio at 9 p.m. Coach Joe Rodgers starts Carlssuard (15-2) on the mound as Dayton carries a 19‑3 record into the event.

Long Beach Hanford Hawks Dayton Ohio Joe Rodgers Carlssuard

Palmer Set for Final in 1 5 Amateur Coif Meet

Tab Palmer from Wickliffe Ohio faces socialite Robi Sweeny of Port Washington New York in the 36 hole finals for the 1 5 Amateur Coif Tournament in Grosse Pointe Michigan. Palmer, 25 in 23 days, survived three matches to reach the final, while Sweeny routed Tei Leneashk to claim the other berth. If Palmer wins he would become the tournament’s youngest champion since Jack Westland.

Edward Meister, Jr Hoi Sweeny Peaney Tei Leneashk Pis Jand Slamaina Palmec Lie New York Port Washington Palmer Jack Westland Seattle

Valley Hardie Wrestling Results Report

The event featured Mary event Whibnn Spyier beating The Great Rote in a two of three fall match. Hirurs and Ging Teribaldi drew, Wiveren Bockwinkie and Dayle drew tenel. Frank ditres defeated Juan dupedia. In the OCLAN LARK main, Babe Bazil beat Gene, Sandor Szabo and Tom Rive drew, Danny Bavieh defeated Lochese Metonald, and Thor Hagen defeated Bil Bowman.

Valley Whibnn Spyier Rote Hirurs Ging Teribaldi Wiveren Bockwinkie Ash Hath Dayle Frank Ditres Juan Dupedia Oclan Lark Babe Bazil Gene Thik San Three Faile Sandor Szabo Tom Rive Danny Bavieh Lochese Metonald Thor Hagen Bil Bowman

Netfest Opens as Fleitz Draws Early Bye in U.S. Championships

Fleitz opens the U S singles at West Side Tennis Club amid a crowded opening day. Top seeds Trabert and Hoad idle as American contenders fill the marquee while Doris Hart and Beverly Felitz vie for strong showings among leading women players.

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Stevenson in Car Spotlight at Milwaukee National Championship

Milwaukee is set for the 200 mile National Championship high car race on Sunday with Chuck Stevenson of Garden Grove seeking his third straight Milwaukee victory aboard an Agajatian Special. Thirty nine cars vie for starting spots, including 22 from last May’s Indianapolis field, as Stevenson aims for another feature win on the focal track. Jimmy Bevan of Phoenix leads AAA points and finished second in the S00 event this year.

Milwaukee Wis Chuck Stevenson Garden Grove Milwaukesan Agajatian American Automobile Association Indianapolis Stevenson Jimmy Bevan Phoenix Aviz AAA

Ulrich Nears Toronto Title Ahead of Open Finish

Wally Ulrich of Rochester Minn edges toward a Toronto title as the 54 hole leader with a 14 under par 199 after a 67 in round three. Tommy Belt trails with a 200 total as conditions favor solid play on the final stretch.

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Russians Dominate Europan Games Track and Field

The Russian track and field team won multiple titles as the Europan Games proceed, dominating men and women events. Russians led in sprints and field events, while Czechs and Finns claimed several titles, with no Russian finalists in the 5000 meters final.

Bern Switzerlang Birst Finland Vermany Russia

Bears face Sooners in season opener on Sept. 15

Coach Fry lists top contenders USC UCLA Oregon Washington while praising two All Americans Paw Larsen and Matt Palestine. He notes fear of ROTC camp results as 600 college men compete and cites UCLA coach Sanders ranking the Big Four ahead. The Bears start the season against Oklahoma in Norman.

Sammy Lynn Papipy Waldorf Fry Red Sanders UCLA USC Oregon Washington Paw Larsen Matt Palestine Willams Bears Oklahoma

Roser Slump Hurts Indians In pennant chase

The Indians' star Roser went hitless in five chances as their lead over the Yankees narrowed to 3 4 games. Despite chances to win, he stranded seven runners and made the final out in the 10th. Manager Al Lopez weighed benching him while Roser cited a reinjury to his right index finger and sore left hand from overcompensation.

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Holman back as CCNY coach hopeful after reinstatement

Nat Holman, restored to City College of New York faculty, hopes to resume coaching the basketball team he directed for 187 years before the 1951 six scandals. Dr Levis A. Wilson ordered reinstatement with pay as associate professor of hygiene, but did not rule on Holman’s coaching status. Holman said he would like the reins again and CCNY president Buell Gallagher said the college will be glad to have him back.

NEW York Ufi Nat Holman City College of New Yor Levis A. Wilson New York Yvty Holrlman Holman CCNY Buell G. Gallagher Mr. Holman

Deer hunt permits drawn for four thousand hunters

The Department of Fish and Game will hold a Monday drawing to select 4200 hunters for six special deer hunts. 23702 applications were received for permits, all for either sex deer except in Yolo County’s Cantay area where antlerless hunts are planned. Successful applicants will be notified by mail. UCLA coach Henry Landres predicts USC will reach the Rose Bowl with PCC representation. Hill notes Trojan inexperience may be offset by speed.

Department of Fish and Game Ca‘nay Yolo County Los Angeles UCLA Henry Landres Sanders USC Jess Hill

Young Favored in TV Feature Return Bout at War Memorial

Sinmsacusk New Yorker Paddy Young returns after a six month ear injury to face Joey Taylor in a 10 round bout at War Memorial Auditorium. Young, once beaten by Beho Olson, is a 1 3 favorite and Taylor from Binghamton has won three straight since a comeback began. The fight airs on ABC at 6 pm Pacific time.

Sinmsacusk Paddy Young Joey Taylor War Memoris Young Beho Olson Taylor Binghamton ABC

Giants Beat Braves 3-1. Dodgers Lose Ground in pennant chase

Giants top Braves 3-1 behind Sal Maglie’s strong pitching. Dodgers show late power by beating St. Louis 8-4 but trail Giants by 3 1/2 games as they plan a three game set with New York next weekend. Indians fall to Washington in 10 innings while Yankees beat Detroit. Cubs and Reds win in other action.

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Unclear Sports Broadcast Listings and Race Chatter

A fragmented radio television sports schedule fragment lists various race names, programs, and times with scattered typos. Several entries reference track events, Major League coverage, and racing segments across multiple stations, but readable details are limited.

Flag Racing Across a Confusing City Sports Card

Historic score roundup lists multiple city matchups with teams such as New York Baltimore Philadelphia Boston Chicago and Pittsburgh. Names like Morrett and Velardi appear amid scattered scores including New York 3 Cincinnati 4 and Brooklyn 4.

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