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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1955

Page

7

Colt Victory Could Throw Pro Football Race Into Turmoil

The Los Angeles Rams lead the Western Conference with a 3-1-0 record as they host Baltimore Colts in a pivotal Sunday game. A Rams win tightens their division grip while a Colts upset could spark chaos with Green Bay also alive. The clash pits notable QBs Shaw and Van Brocklin, with potential matchups featuring Ameche, Dupre, Younger, and Waller. Injuries shake both sides as Hall Haynes joins the injured reserve, replaced by Tommy McCormick on defense.

Los Angeles Rams Baltimore Colts Los Angeles Rams Chicago Bears Detroit Lions Baltimore Green Bay Alen Ameche Hall Haynes Gilliman Tommy McCormick Haynes Corky Taylor COLTS George Shaw Oregon Alan Ameche Wisconsin Shaw

Valley Surprises Taft in Orange Show Bowl Thriller

Valley Junior College rallied in the second half to upset Taft J C 20 to 14 in the Orange Show Bowl before 7,000 at San Bernardino. Taft took an early 7-0 lead on a Orlie Schmitt eight yard TD run after a 7-0 start, but Valley dominated the rest of the game with a 71 yard TD pass from Dick Windham to Larry Myers and a key blocked punt by Ron Spilholtz setting up a 62 yard march capped by Tommy Uyeda scoring for a 20-7 lead. Taft answered with a late drive but could not overcome the deficit. Anaheim High swept Glendale 27-13 in another CIF tilt as Mickey Flynn starred with an 81 yard return and a 13 yard TD. San Diego defeated Bellflower 26-6 to reach semis. Alhambra tied Riverside 7-7 as Riverside edged ahead late in the fourth.

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Potato Bowl Tilt Tonight At Bakersfield

Wenatchee Junior College meets Bakersfield Jaycee in the eighth annual Potato Bowl game in Bakersfield. The Wenatchee lineup includes five Hawaiians five Canadians a Californian and 20 native Washington players as a strong ground attack faces Bakersfield’s air power.

Wenatchee Wash Junior College Bakersfield United Nations Washington

Wilson 3rd in Running and Finals Contention

Wilson finishes tied for third with Newport at Huntington Beach, forcing four teams into the SCIP cross country finals at Mt. San Antonio. Excelsior and Bellflower win heat times, Morningside Mira Costa and Torrance advance from Tagle swood meet while St. Anthony's Jim Horan sets a Sentinel Park record. Cruz Lopez of El Rancho posts Huntington Beach mark, Beltflower’s John Samarin cacy leads his team.

Wilson Huntington Beach Newport Morningside Mira Costa andTorrance Tagleswood St. Anthony Jim Horan Sentinel Park el Rancho Cruz Lopez Beltflower John Samarin Cacy

Bruin Hare Poloists Win SCIP Semifinal Showdown

Wilson High water polo met Huntington Beech and won 24 to 12 to reach the SCIP semifinals. The Poly Dees beat Downey 14 to 12 to reach the finals, set to meet Whittier next week. Whittier, El Segundo, and Whittier’s varsity also earned spots in the upcoming round with other Jordan and Paly games producing lopsided scores.

Wilson High Huntington Beech Poly Dees Downey Whittier Wilson el Segundo jBows Ney Jordan Paly Bees Fullerton

Brave Skaters Fall as Red Devils Rout Braves

The Braves were defeated 128 to 25 by the Brooklyn Red Devils Friday night at Olympic Auditorium. Brooklyn earns a commanding series edge.

Los Angeles Braves Brooklyn Red Devils Olympic Auditorium Brooklyn

State 103 Beats Alumni In 1055-56 Opener

Long Beach State College varsity defeated the Alumni 103 to 57 as the 49ers opened the 1055 56 season in State gym. Hollis Harvey and John Miller led regulars with 20 points each while John Nadene scored 16 for the Alumni. The Orange Coast All-Stars topped the 49er jayvees 67-5 in the prelim.

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Norse Beat Mt San Antonio In Overtime Thriller

Norse rally past Mt. San Antonio to defeat Long Beach City College 67 63 in overtime on the Viking hardwood. James Erith scored late layup to force OT and Dave Pierce sealed the win with free throws and a set shot.

Mt. San Antonio Long Beach City College Dave Pierce Viking Icei Mountaineer

Saints Conquer Oilers 67 40 in Friday Basketball Game

Tanferan Handicap Saints defeated Huntington Saint JV 48 31 as Jim Lenske and Chris Murphy led scoring with 18 and 13 points. Saints built a 36 15 halftime advantage and maintained control, overpowering the Oilers in the final two periods.

St. Anthony High Swaslon Huntington Saint Jv's Beach’s Saints Oilers Jim Lenske Chris Murphy Anthony's Stanting Nevina Wiliams Jacobson Piran Fr Anthony Gligsane Parganas Sebel Gueca Ioheaan Feueratehed Brientpuich RSS Hagar Camp Sasnay Beyond Reach Stokes Aoore Herrmann Lewis

Tanforan Resuits Pierce paced Mt. Sac with 23 points

Pierce led Mt Sac with 23 points while John Cheyes Bob Thetford and Smith added 14 13 and 1 respectively for the Vikings in a crowded collegiate night. The garbled page references horse racing purses and multiple names, leaving scattered results including a sixth race and various odds and participants.

Pierce Mt. Sac John‘ Cheyes Bob Thetford Smith Vikings Mt. Sag St . Wohols UU Etcurs Alild Paul Frome Aoe Aizie & Axe Pee Leawie London Imat Aegey Wetfort Lous Shekels Hay Inn Xtreet Cinemate Longsmot AUTOR Fanbanene Lurie Appry Diarmaca Lewis Schein Len & Mant Schell Nevada John Gmavon Peterson Valet Lewis Domi Gigh Sheer Mramalz Harpers Gilligan Maggie Uongden Tistos T. a-Hillsry Segr York Lewisyoxne aSbear Blasco Laanwuli Georrie Otvon Hilary Ie Amer Cradea Ibreal Ss Yetman Breoke

Chicken and Bean tournament headlines recreation park club battle

Jerry Wynn’s Gene Combs Chicken Lovers faced George Lake’s Bean Haters in a noisy Recreation Park Men’s Club event. The field included 150 finalists with notable notes on pars and results, plus plans for a National pea convention and assorted golf and women’s club activities.

Jerry Wynn Gene Combs George Lake Recreation Park Combs Sars Lake Pinky Stevenson Bob Terry S ‘Ield Leke Atlantic City N. J Guy Bellitt Altadena Golf Course SC Pga Dot Dodson Eve Larti Lakewood Covington Blade

Friday's Fights 28 AS aes Beecham 1548 Tasted Brites

Fragments report boxing or bout notes mentioning Beecham and Brites with stray terms like Vector Col itonos Trinidad and a date style 1548. Limited legible facts, no clear outcomes, participants, or location identified.

Aes Beecham Trinidad

College Cage Results From Mountain Tourney Mixed Scores

In a jammed slate of early season college cage clashes the Mountain region tournament yielded a mix of wins and losses. Notable results include San Antone 67 over LECG 62 and Arizona State 103 over Alumet 37, with a long list of scattered scores across state universities and smaller colleges.

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CIF Playoffs Central Group Race Report

In the Central Group standings San Dimas leads with a 20 point showing while Anaheim Glendale and Beverly Hills field scattered results. Northern and Southern groups post wins and byes as Santa Maria Pomona Arroyo Grande Paso Robles and Canoga Park vie for advanced positions in tonight’s Santa Ana Bowl context.

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Wrestling Results At Octan Tare Pasadena Arena

Ned Berry defeated Leo Gasibaldi in a best two of three match while Talia and Prince Matava were noted in complex bouts. Results also mention Tony Mavito Hana Schnabel and Joe Manchard with Sammy Bo der Juan Mernonden. Ted Chek drew with Jack McDon.

Octan Tare Wild Ned Berry Leo Gasibaldi Talia Prince Matavavel Tony Mavito Hana Schnabel Joe Manchard Sammy Bo Juan Mernonden Pasadena Arena

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