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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1954

Page

10

Lemons Leading Indians With Eleven Straight Wins

A battered summary notes Lem code named Lemon powering the Cleveland Indians with 11 straight victories as he anchors the rotation amid a season showcasing strong pitching, win totals, and comparisons to past greats like Feller. The article tracks his impact on the pennant race, his backing by manager and teammates, and the looming milestone of a high 200 win goal amid wartime era competition.

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Sports Calendar Estute Raarhal Gilmore Fiela

Calendar notes show regional matches with teams and venues listed in terse form. Names appear garbled but include San Francisca and Wrenling South with events at Teltswread and S230. The fragment hints at a schedule update or upcoming games without clear results.

Estute Raarhal Gilmore

Indians Roar Into Big Town In Yankees Series Clash

Ed Corrigan reports Cleveland seeks a three game sweep against New York to tighten its grip on the American League pennant as Early Wynn Mike Garcia and Hob Lemon anchor Lopez and Stengel panels. The Indians aim to extend home success after Labor Day while Mantle faces a tough stretch as the Yankees brace for Cleveland games and relievers Morgan Reynolds and Sain.

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Giants Dodgers clash in Polo Grounds must decide NL lead

Giants hold first place as they face the Dodgers in a three game showdown at the Polo Grounds. Johnny Antonelli shines for New York, while Brooklyn relies on Robby Thomsen and Joncing. Fans and celebrations erupt as West Coast and East Coast clubs chase early season supremacy amid tight standings.

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Athletics pitcher Fricano fined for beanball incident

In Chicago AP report, American League president Harridge fines Philadelphia Athletics pitcher Marion Fricano $150 and warns against throwing at batters after a Saturday pitch struck White Sox infielder Cass Michaels. Detroit’s Steve Gromek also fined $100 for his role in the brawl. Michaels remained hospitalized from a fractured skull.

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Gavilan Set to Defend Welter Title in Philadelphia Showdown

Promoters back a $40,000 payout and 20 percent purse for Kid Gavilan as he prepares for a high stakes welterweight title defense in Philadelphia. Saxon is ready to push a fast pace while Gavilan trains in New Jersey amid lingering contract chatter and betting interest.

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Powell Hungry for Football and Money in Big Fight

Ex Forty Niner Charley Powell, 220 pounds, seeks another shot at pro football with San Francisco while pursuing a boxing payday. He prepares for Thursday’s bout against Eastern heavyweight Miguel Simmons, hoping a win could lead to a TV title fight and a sizeable prize, despite his notorious appetite that fuels both his fame and concern. Powell notes his focus on money and football, but stresses he must stay healthy and ready before big-money opportunities arrive.

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Entrants in Road Races at Long Beach

Seven Long Beach entries from cities will race Saturday and Sunday in the Barbara sports car event. Local representatives include Bill Strappe Curtis Lee V Owen Teed Chuck Doris Daigh Kurtis Paul Winter MG Special Clark Shaw Bob Murphy Linda Clysdate MIG alter elites through Redonda Service MGT Hecenda Re Tunker Reronda Ben Met.

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Bon Jordan Wins Unanimous Decision in Los Angeles

Lightweights clash as Bon Jordan, a 3 to 1 favorite, defeats Arr Rampont by unanimous decision in Los Angeles. Jordan was floored for a four count in the first round but recovered, dominating the later rounds to secure the victory.

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S Ana Driver Survives Salt Flats Accident

At Bonneville Salt Flats Santa Ana resident Ryssman escaped with minor injuries after his Class C streamliner overturned following a wind gust near timing traps. Parts of the car flew 500 feet as he was ejected despite a safety belt while other Californians pushed to record speeds in quarter mile runs.

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Lakewood Becomes Semifinalist in Legion Tourney

Lakewood defeated Newport 2 to 1 to advance to the Anaheim American Legion baseball semifinals. Gordon Seyfried fanned 15 while yielding three hits as Beathhope rallied from behind for the win. Tonight’s quarterfinal games feature Huntington Park vs Compton and Lynnwood vs Inplay.

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Managers swing to pads star reign toppling in PCL

In Pacific Coast League chatter, Hollywood stars face a challenge to defend their pennant as the Padres close in. San Diego's power, solid pitching, and late-season surge press Seattle and Hollywood, with San Francisco and others in the chase. Managers Priddy Heath Bragan discuss hopes as the race tightens with 16 games left.

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PCC Elevens Prep for Preview Day Across PCC

Pacific Coast Conference teams hold preview day as coaches assess five key positions. UCLA, defending champion, not bowl eligible. Photos and practice sessions prepare for open drills with many players invited, including 50 Oregon athletes and 81 Washington State hands.

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Isbell Leeds Conede Win

A misread game summary notes the Sas katchewan Roughriders defeating Columbia Lions 49 to 0 with Riders scoring on a 25 yard pass to Spendse and a 1 yard plunge by Carpenter amid noisy crowd. halfback Eddie Macon of Chicago Bears is mentioned.

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Major League Leaders in a Fragmented Box Score

A damaged OCR fragment lists various MLB players and teams with scattered stats and names. The text references leaders and batters, mentioning teams like New York and Chicago, with unclear figures and missing context for a coherent summary.

Fragmentary Sportscard Storm of Names and Places

A garbled OCR sports item lists multiple city teams and locations including Brooklyn, Texas, Los Angeles, and Chicago areas. Reads like a chaotic match-up roundup with scattered player names and venues, lacking clear outcomes or dates.

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