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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1956

Page

15

Park Last Swimmer Out of Lake Ontario Marathon

Park, 32, from Long Beach, Calif., was the final regular to quit the 32 mile Kingston Lake Ontario swim in 16 hours amid 49 degree water and dense fog. Cliff Lumsden, a Toronto standout, was knocked out by a guide-boat collision. Five so-called wildcatters competed unofficially after being barred by officials.

Toronto Tri — Lake Ontario Tom Park Long Beach Calif Niagare-on-the-Lake Park Cliff Lumsden Toronto Lumsdon Canadian National Exhibition Lake Ontario Muriel Ferguson Steve Wozniak Buffalo Greta Anderson Wozniak Winnie Roach Leuszler Calgary Bill Sade, Jr Whitestone N. Y Sadle

Cal Bears optimistic comeback under Waldorf in 1956

Cal's Golden Bears, 2 7 1 in 1955, receive upbeat plans from Pappy Waldorf for 1956. He cites 17 returning lettermen, healthier stars, junior college transfers, rejoined injured players, freshman talent, and new coaches Jim Lawson Rod Franz John Ralston. An improved schedule and stronger ends are highlighted as key to reviving Berkeley football.

Cal Golden Bears Lynn Pappy) Waldorf Rose Bowl Berkeley Pappy Bears Kay Jerry Drew Joe Contestabile Quard Frank Mattorocel Terry Vrindiville Iva Joe Kapp Jack Hart George Gillespie Doug Mayberry Frank Dorelli Dan Pin Jene LaRue Dick Kolte Gianulias Hawthorne High el Camino Mike White Jim Lawson Rod Franz John Ralston Baylor Miters Pittsburgh Oregon State Beaver

Gillman’s Unusual Problem Too Many Good Players

Rams coach Sid Gillman faces a surplus of skilled backs after Fridays win over Cleveland. Rookies Runnells Touchdown Tom Wilson and Joe Marconi shine, challenging for halfback and fullback roles alongside Waller Quinlan Younger Myers Morris. The roster swells with depth as the three end starting lineup looms.

Rams Sid Gillman Cleveland Tommy Rutmels Tom Wilson Joe Marconi Runnells Wilson Ron Waller Shert Quinlan Marconi Tank Younger Brad Myers Larry Morris Rostor Gilmen Iwice Runnels Seabback Texas St

PCC Ban Hits Car Grid Aces

Fullback Jerry Drew and guard Joe Oliva from Los Angeles were penalized for receiving excess financial aid beyond PCC rules. Both seniors will sit out five consecutive games this season. The UC announcement notes about $300 in aid per player, deemed extreme emergency. they would have struggled to continue schooling without it.

Drew Oliva University Megalaid

Lemon Snags 198th Win in a 5 2 Victory Over Senators

Bob Lemon moved within two wins of his 200th with his 198th win and 17th of the season. He scattered eight hits as Cleveland beat Washington 5 to 2. Chico Carrasquel and Rocky Colavita homered for support, as Lemon eyes a likely seventh 20 win season with about 22 games left.

Washington Bobb' Lemon Cleveland Indians Lemon Chico Carrasquel Rocky Colavita Awa Rocen Lamonce Senators Chico Rocky Cleveland Wrarbington Ree Carrsanel FitzGerald I Rlemon Guiresp Cravetz Stewart Berberet e-Pascual Cowie

Coast League and National League baseball scores and schedules

Listings show Coast League games including Los Angeles at Portland and San Diego at San Francisco with 6:30 p.m. starts. National League matchups feature Brooklyn at Chicago and New York at Cincinnati with night games. American League results note Detroit and Washington, Cleveland and Baltimore, and Kansas City at New York with multiple games reported.

Los Angeles Bodywoor Portland Saramiento San Diego Francisc Valdes Atkins San Francisco Kemmerer Vancouver Duren Seattle Podilelan Milwaukee Brooklyn Cincinnati St. Lou's Philadeon New York Chicago Branita Brooklyn Mulwaukes Gans Tiny Maplib Deyadare Ve. Drabowsky Brosnan Antonelis Va. Grosy Suxhall Aitishyrsk Piers Munger Spat Philadelphia Toutscrion Va. Schrdt Uate Shuadershia St. Louis Owl Grevnland Detroit Nishi Amairre Bhoore Kansas City Imar Turley Detsalt Boston Tary Smell Kanesh

L B Shipyard Opens With Win In National Softball Tourney

NEW BEDFORD Ill Special Leroy Zimmerman will pitch for Long Beach Nitehawks as defending champions clash with Elgin in round two of the National Softball Tournament. Monday Long Beach Naval Shipyard beat Dallas 2 0 on a strong performance by Les Haney with one hit and 14 strikeouts. The Shipyard scored both runs in the sixth aided by misplays. Next up Deneseo Illinois state champions Thursday. Other games saw Gary defeat Springfield and Oshawa beat Davenport 2 0.

Babe Ruth Mickey Mantle New York Yankee Mickey Mick Mantle Ruth New Bedford, Ill Leroy Zimmerman Long Beach Nitehawks Elgin Long Beach Naval Shipyard Nitehawks Dallas Tex Les Haney Texans Shipyard Bobby Costa Cy Phelps Walker Boty Bol Bullock Haney Phelps Long Beach Ray Detter Frank Maygrew Deneseo Gary Ind Springfield Oshawa Canada Davenport

Different Ring for Patterson Wedding in Windsor

Hartford Times reports heavyweight boxer Lloyd Patterson and Sandra Elizabeth Hicks aged 18 of Brooklyn wed near Windsor on July 12. Ceremony performed by Justice of Peace Anthony J. Del Gaudid.

Hartford Hartford Times Lloyd Patterson Sandra Elizabeth Hicks Brooklyn Windsor Justice of Peace Anthony J. del- Gaudid

Dodgers struggle as Braves stay on top in Little World Series

Milwaukee hosts Brooklyn in a two game set labeled the Little World Series. Dodgers win one 6-3 behind Campanella’s eighth inning three run single. Braves maintain two game lead with two games in hand.

Joe Reichler Milwaukee Dodger Ray Campannella Brooks Jackie Robinson Brooksyn XHE Braves Don Newcombe Joe Adcock Sala Bobby Thomson Duke Snider Dodgers Robinson Sandy Amoros Conley Campanella New York Brooks Geit Lawrence Cincinnati Red Brooklyn Roy Campanella Wenl Mibwaukee Angle

Aragon and Andrade Ready for 10-Round Wrigley Bout

Aragon and Andrade wind down heavy training ahead of their 10 round bout Wednesday night at Wrigley Field. Aragon, ranked welterweight, trimmed to 144 1/2 pounds as Andrade nears peak form for the clash. Gate prospects top $100000 with $30000 already in advance sales. weigh in set for Wednesday noon.

Art Golden Boy Aragon Cisco Andrade Wrigley Field Soper Ojai Andrade Hollwood Legion Stadium Ralph Gembina Ceesco Art Aragon Los Angeles

Local Sports Calendar Highlights and Venues

A compact schedule lists a doubleheader at AV Ginn Hastside Arena and a finals event at Hollywood Legion Stadium with times 8 40 and 9 40 a m. Also noted are Morse Racing Delasola Gov Virginia CC Gumming event at 9 40 a m and City Junior Golf Qualifying at Rec Tallon Park starting 10 am.

Nyeawaye Gilmore Follywood Ginn Hastside Romero Storod de Hexite Calden Glover Hollywood Legion Stadium Morse Racing Delasola Gov Virginia CC Rec Tallon Park

Ex-Trojan Hurt as Baseballers Bus Overturns

Former USC and Seattle Rainier pitcher Tom Lovrich, 25, of San Pedro, among 19 Albuquerque players injured when their bus overturned en route to Puebla, Colo. Pitchers Dick Drilling and Al Osorio flown to hospital with serious, but non fatal, injuries. Lovrich suffered a severe gash above the right eye.

USC Seattle Rainier Tom Lovrich San Pedro Albuquerque Puebla Colo Dick Drilling al Osorio Atinquerue Lovrich

Dodgers and Cubs on KMPC radio tonight

Local radio schedule lists Dodgers at Cubs on KMPC with 9 40 start and other games including Stars versus Solons and Angels versus Beavers. Television also feature in the lineup.

Dodgers Cubs KMPC Race Re Creations Solons EWE Aeiey Angels Beaver H Porm

Burdette says no race angle in Robinson incident

Milwaukee pitcher Lew Burdette defended his bench clearing incident with Jackie Robinson saying there was no race motive. He blamed a comment about a watermelon around Robinson’s waist and claimed fans were angered, with objects thrown into the stands. Robinson disputed Burdette’s version and noted prior incidents.

Burdette Robinson Milwaukee New York Lew Burdette Giants Joe Adcock Burdeite Milwaukee County Baa County Stadium

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