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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1954

Page

7

Hollywood Seals Pacific Coast League Duel in Minor League Night

In a high scoring stretch, San Diego beat Oakland 7-3 behind Earl Rapp’s homer and Lloyd Dickey seven hitter. Hollywood edged Seattle in a pitching duel as Jo Donaneli opposed Steve Nagy, while Bob Del Greco’s single plated the only run. Los Angeles beat Sacramento 3-1 with Booba Church earning his 20th win as rain paused San Francisco-Oakland.

George San Diego Lefty O'Doul San Diegans Holly O ‘Woor Oals- Nand Acards Earl Rapp Lloyd Dickey Seattle Jo Donaneli Steve Nagy jEach Bobby del Greco Jack Lohrke Los Angeles Sacramento Scions Booba Church San Francisco Oakland Porthand Uukhiend Dirke Abil RR Lawi Boy Marana Baggor Aboot Daviarh Oraprre Cal Savy Stan Nelininan O

Sanger and Booth excel at Far Western swimming meet

Sanger and Booth posted seconds for Long Beach as Vic Downtown YMCA led a strong showing at the Far Western Swimming Meet in San Francisco. Sanger took runner up in the 17 and under diving. Booth duplicated in the 11 12 56 meter backstroke, with Long Beach swimmers earning places in 11 of 13 events among 55 entrants from 10 states and Hawaii.

Lions Sanger Stanton Bool Pyewnih Sroks Siaya Chew Srrook al Iinir Bylse Wee Loun Beach Looit Stantan Boor Urindeumiter Dvish Ms Dad Dick Byyny Shi Wim Breast Wee Sanger Dick Bryne Mo Soem Fresatvle Relch Long Beach Drew Byyny Wrye Seng ‘Sanger Joltle Odewdam

49ers and Cardinals Face Off in Exhibition Clash

In Sunday action the Chicago Cardinals meet the San Francisco 49ers at Wezor Stadium. Hugh McElhenny is doubtful for San Francisco while Joe Perry returns to practice after an injured foot kept him out. The Eagles and Bears also play exhibition games with Green Bay traveling to Pittsburgh.

National Football League Philadelohia Eagles Chicago’ Bears Little Rock Green Bay Pittsburgh Steelers Chicago Cardinals Santa Francisco 49Ers Wezar 49Ers Hugh McElhenny San Francisco University of Washington Joe Perry

Mason race track bets and horse tips brief

Best bets list Ernie Mason's Race Track Specials with Holy Wine in fifth and Sophistocrat in fourth. Most probable winker Ole placed seventh. Parlay includes Miss Ariotte. Clockes's Tip Be Formal in first.

Ernie Mason Sophistocrat Ole Ariotte Clockes

National Box Scores Fall in Tumultuous Ball Night

A jagged national box score summary highlights mixed results as Brooklyn and Milwaukee clash. Key players Skinner, Lawrence, and Sorkont post strong outings with multiple RBI and runs. Team totals show Brooklyn 7, Milwaukee 3, in a game featuring late innings shifts and defensive miscues.

Cuban Swimmer Aims Catalina Channel Record Attempt

A 25 year old Cuban swimming champion plans a second attempt tonight to beat Florence Chadwick's Catalina Channel crossing record, training in Bernardsville for tonight’s trying channel crossing.

Avalon Bernards Martines Fiorence Chadwick

Zampese Aims to Lead CIF All Stars in Balboa Stadium

San Diego reports Ernie Zampese of Santa Barbara will return to a single wing as he captains the CIF All-Star team against the Los Angeles All Stars in the Breitbard Foundation game at Balboa Stadium. Zampese, who earned player of the season honors after 19 touchdowns and 16 receptions, seeks a stronger showing than in the Shrine Classic.

San Diego Ernie Zampese Santa Barbara Los Angeles City Ailtars Breitbard Foundation Balboa Stadium Zampese

Fights Last Night In Turbulent City Arena

Patchy report notes tense fights last night with several unidentified fighters in a crowded venue. Local authorities say a dozen injuries occurred as security struggled to separate brawlers. A witness described rough play and shouting in the pit. No confirmed arrests by press time.

Local Sports Calendar With Unreadable Matchups

Fragmented schedule lists multiple teams at Lelong Stadium and nearby venues with times shown as 6:30 and 8:96, names garbled. Readable items include a game at Lelong and other contests with unclear opponents and venue details.

Local Posts Vie in Legion Test

Samuel Thomas Post and Lakewood meet in the Anaheim American Legion junior baseball tourney. Scores from Friday include Westwood 3 Martinez 2 and Covina 4 Mista 3. Other games list Fullerton versus par s and Whittier versus Nar with unclear details.

Samuel Thomas Post Lakewood Anaheim American Legion Martinez Westwood MatiMista Covina Siptangs Martiney Racine J Sevinan Minatanes Wad Gomer Covina Oy SD Star Visti Og

East West All Star Exhibition At Recreation Park

East and West All Star squads of 15 played the annual Cath rollc Little League exhibition at Recreation Park. Knights of Columbus counsell Walter Desmond saved the game with special guests Vice mayor Gerald Desmond and former umpire Beans Reardon. Three top players from each side were chosen for today’s event.

Recreation Park Dusdge Walter Desmond Counsell Knights of Columbus Gerald Desmond Beans Reardon

60 Skiers Set Sunday in Grand National Water Ski Race

Sixty skiers are expected to race the 38 mile Grand National Water Ski Championship from Long Beach to Catalina this Sunday with about half finishing. The event begins at 10 a.m. from Golden Avenue and features a two hour water ski exhibition opposite the spectator area. Boats supplying tow must be 23 feet or longer and single engined. After the race trophies will be awarded and a second water show at Marine Stadium will include the Ski Babies led by Martha Ann Williams, age seven, daughter of Mrs. Aileene Williams.

Long Beach Catalina Steker Long Beach Boat and Sid Club Golden Ave Aileene Williams

Holmes Faces Freddy Herman In Legion Stadium Bout

Hart Hoye boxer Graham Holmes 22 opens with a 10 rounder against Los Angeles veteran Freddy Babe Herman at Legion Stadium. Holmes, 3 defeats in 40 scraps, is favored by boxing followers amid local action and earlier notes on Don Jordan and others.

Holly Winter Graham Holmes Hart- Hoye, Conn Legion Stadium Los Angeles Freddy Babe) Herman Holmes Bert Goureal Don Jordan Ailien Manmy Berteria Meracoe Zigelma Banaten Matson Lonme

City of Hope feature finals tuneup for regatta

Long Beach prepares for Labor Day outboard and inboard races with hopes of attracting 28 000 spectators. Two seat events from across the west compete under city ordinances with 12 30 p m first heats, sprint three lap races, and intermission appearances by Roberta Lyn.

Janky Lagoon Stall Texas Ull Nen Jack Gouldston Fang Songbild Cafe Continental Roberta Lyn Regatta Iqueen Aquetic Department of Long Beach Recreation Commission

Compton Lass Takes Crown at Bath Grand American

In Vandalia Ohio 14 year olds dominated the Grand American handicap Nick Egan of Flushing NY won the amateur title by 99 from 19 yards and a 50 target shootoff Dianne Williamson of Compton and Charles Tom Fisher of Findlay Ohio claimed junior and third place respectively in this premier trapshooting event A lively field of 2 005 competitors set a new record and the prize nears $6000

Vandalia Ohio Nick Egan Flushing New York Egan Dianne Williamson Compton Tomboy To and i Charles Tom Fisher Findlay

Del Mar Race Results and Entries Summary

Race card style recap listing multiple events at Del Mar with times, entries, and odds. Names include Taniguchi, Yorks, Neves, Shoemaker, and other jockeys plus horses like Blue Chip and Royal Saint. Details mix furlongs, payouts, scratchings, and placeings across eight races with shorthand noting drivers and riders.

Royal Saint Shoemaker Ueld Venture Yorn Ny Space Patra Masere Belghmps Davy Bam Bayeerest Nancy Furtonnes Quick Cinkaan Bra 'Tee Yorks Tolion Tirtongat Lark's Scotsmans Bond Berseem Shmkr Yori Tima Duke of Mala Shoemakerhin Philtni Taniguchi

Tillamook Fire Devours Forest in August Calamity

In August two years ago a fierce wind drove a major forest blaze across Tillamook County. The fire burned 400 square miles in 24 hours and raged for 11 days destroying forests, sawmills, recreational areas, and tax income. Hammond Lumber announces closure on September 4 5 and 6.

Tillamook Hammond Dependable Lumber Company W. Anaheim A. H. Heller

San Diego Boat Leads at Newport Harbor Yacht Club Race

San Diego crews dominate the Friday race at Newport Harbor Yacht Club as 104 boats compete in the Gold Coast event near Balboa Pier. John Washington’s La Cuenracha leads the PC class with a strong debut while Dlucewater yachts challenge in the 2 mile sprint and 11 PC-class sloops race for the Independent-Press-Lelectram trophy unfolds.

Newport Harbor Yacht Club Gold Coast Dlucewater Yam Balboa Pier Jay Bird Jim Linderman Hon Talandy Dick Ward Boze Bottom Jim Hilt Belwean Fine Ana Mora Weed Apie

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