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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1955

Page

13

Swaps and Nashua Duel At Washington Park For $100000 Match

The预计 Wednesday clash pairs three year olds Swaps and Nashua in a 1 1/4 mile race at Washington Park with 126 pounds on both, jockeyed by Eddie Arcaro and Willie Shoemaker. Swaps seeks revenge after the Derby, Nashua aims to steal the spotlight as the track longest homestretch hosts a pivotal turf war.

Chicago Ashua Washingon Park Caliente Nashua Swaps Eddie Arcaro Willie Shoemaker Hollywood Park Aqueduct Wollywood Park Bequeath Blazing Count Shoemaker Washington Park Traffic Judge

Littler Caps Playoff for Montreal Crown

Montreal open golf ends in sudden death as Gene Littler, 25, beats Stan Leonard after an extra hole. Leonard faltered on a blooping shot, Littler clinches title amid a crowded leaderboard including Ford, Snead, Demaret and Oliver. Del Mar yearling sale and Long Beach tennis results noted in brief.

Montreal Gene Littler Vancouver Stan Leonard Leonard LittlerjIuck Burks Ted Ko Doug Ford Links A Furroleran Kiamesha Lake George Bay Timims Demaret Don Pairteid Buddy Weare Jerry Bil Littler Leonard Ford Shinney Finsterwald Ed (Porky) Oliver Lemont, Jr Sam Snead West

Local golf lowly Nats topple Indians in doubleheader sweep

The Washington Nationals shut down the Cleveland Indians in a doubleheader 8-2 and 13-4, breaking a five-game Indian win streak against them and widening their lead in the pennant race. Washington hitters piled up seven of eight, and the Indians’ pitching trio of Leman Wynn and Houkteman were repeatedly troubled as Nats extended their dominance during the season.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Washington Nationals Nats Indians Surrey Washington Bob Leman Barry Wynn Mike Garcia Art Houkteman Sal Maglie Houtteman Wynn Ray Narieski Tribe Narieski al Lopez Theloomy Lakefront Stadium

Stanford Grids Face Toughest State Ever

Stanford, facing one of its hardest schedules, braces for a season built around a resilient lineup led by coach Chuck Taylor. The Indians aim to prove their depth against top teams like Ohio State, Michigan, UCLA, and Washington, with Taylor counting on grit after past ankle injuries.

Stanford Chuck Taylor Indians Eniyaeieg Pealehead Ohio State Michigans State UCLA Taylor Washington Clark Shaughnessy Chuck iNor Shaughnessy Huskie Huskies Rudy Mucha Ray Frankowski Mucha Rudy Tay-1

Bower Wins In Playoff At Heart of America Open

Marilynne Smith of Kansas, former national champion, wins first pro event of the year in a sudden death playoff with Alice Bauer Hagge of Sarasota. She takes $900 from the inaugural Women’s Heart of America Invitational Open after birdie on the fourth playoff hole.

Kansas City Marilynne Smith University of Kansas Alice Bauer Hagge Sara Sota Fla Wichita Fas Oan

Minor Results By the Associated Press

AP score roundup lists several college and city games with varied results. Notable scores include American AgSTY versus Charleston 6, Toledon. Fisnneap 9, Denver 3222. Linusville 6, Indianapane 3. St ee ni prognat Riehmoral 2. Syracuse Alam Sus 5 versus Dut Tulsa. Houston 3. Reaport includes Southern 8-3, Ragivite 4-2, Chattanooga 2-8, Tittle Rock 1 1/2-Ds r q-a. Steel Esinas 7-H, Modesto 3-1. Visalia 2.

Associated Press American Agsty Charleston Toledon Denver Linusville Indianapane St.eeni Prognat Riehmoral Syracu! Alam Sus Tulsa Antonia Houston Repart i. Reaurmen Southern Asatinata Sew Prlewos Ragivite Chattanooga Tittle Rock Steel Esinas Modesto Visalia

Poirier vs Christensen Test Tonight at NY Arena

Danish welterweight Chris Christensen faces slugger Gene Poirier in a postponed eight rounder at &J. Nicholas Arena New York. Young Poirier of Niagara Falls N Y is favored at 25 to 1 to win and make the veteran from Denmark a double loser.

Ze . Poirier New York Chris Christensen New York State Athletic Commission Gene Poirier At &J

Thomas, Port Nines Battle in Junior Legion Semifinal

Thomas post will bat tle San Pedro tonight at 7 in the semifinals of the Junior American Legion baseball tournament at La Palma Park Anaheim. The other semifinal matches Compton versus Whittier with results from Sunday listing teams and players including Newkirl.

Samual Thomas Post San Pedro American Legion la Palma Park Anaheim Compton Whittier Flifton Carapcox Camnerlus McCallum Y Poppe Perde Mecautium Newkirl

Caliente Race Meet First Stage and Related Notations

A garbled horse racing card lists multiple races including first stage and second rage items, riders, times, and payouts. Many names appear broken or misspelled such as Peterson, Guines, Boscom, Morcin, and Tap Bandra. The text also notes daily doubles, birth place bets, and uncertain times with several scratches and outcomes.

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Wolfe Dominates Long Branch Women's Casting Club Meet

WOlfe steals show as Long Branch Women's Casting Club resumes weekly tournaments at Recreation Park pool. Mrs Wolfe wins three firsts and a third, with Fry-Norma Collins and Jenny Bishop among top finishers.

Muldrea Waife Long Brach Women's Casting Club Recreation Park Mrs. Wolfe Drs Fry Norma Collins Jenny Bishop Miérent Waite Wee Fly iWolfa Collins Bishop Mary Nelson Ty Gunce—Wolte Colling Ounce—Wolls Janes Spin—Volle

Rickey's Future With Pirates Uncertain

Pittsburgh presidents state Branch Rickey's fate with the Pirates will be decided in November by directors as Rickey's five year contract nears expiry. Galbreath notes financial strain and loans to bolster the club while Rickey may stay as advisor at half pay. The November meeting will determine Rickey's exact role and future with the franchise.

Joan Pittsburgh Branch Rickey Pittsburgh Pirates Pirate John Anat Awdrean Rickey Mahatma Opnion Pirates Galbreath Columbus Ohio Cilih Tom Johnson Gallbreath

Japanese doubles team wins U S national title at Longwood

In Brookline Massachusetts UPI Koe sel Kamo and Atsushi Miyagi became the first Japanese pair to capture the United States national doubles crown. They recovered after a two set deficit to beat Jerry Moss and Bill Quillian in a rain delayed 75th championship final. Louise Brough and Margaret Osborne Dupont won their 10th women’s doubles title by defeating Shirley Fry and Doris Hart 6 3 in the same event.

Brookline Mass UPI Koesel Kamo Atsushi Miyagi Japan U. S Kamo Miyagi Jerry Moss Bill Quillian Longwood Moss Quillian Luouise Brough Margaret Osborne Dupont Shirley Fry Doris Hart

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