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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1954

Page

7

Tartars Favored in Bowl Fray Tonight Jinx Again Be...

Vic Seixas, veteran U S Davis Cup star, loses to Ken Rosewall in four sets 6 1 4 6 4 5 45 at the Victorian championship match in Melbourne. Seixas showed flashes but was outplayed by Rosewall as Australian hopes rise. The crowd of 7 000 included Prime Minister Menzies. Doubles final between Seinay Trabert and Moryn Rose Marhwig set for Monday.

Melbourne Ken Rosewall Vic Seixas U. S Cares Io Philadelphia Pray Rosewall Seixas King Ley Hoad Menzisn Hoad Seinay Tony ‘Trabert Moryn Rose Rex Marhwig

Virginia Women's Club hosts weekend competition highlights

PAR describes Mrs Walker and Mrs Keeler winning Class A and B events in a tin whistle and irons-off the tee tourney. Recognized players include Maier Clann A‑Mrs Walker and Bender. The report notes travel, rows, and match notes with several unclear names and partial scores.

Walker Jac Keeler Virginia Wa Cluben Hesalige Tin

Santa Monica Nips San Diego Eleven in Playoff Feud

Santa Monica High School remains a playoff factor as they upset San Diego High in a Friday night game at Corsair Field. The article notes Compton Cathedral’s game cancellation due to mud, Lincoln’s 20-yard rule win over Banning, and Chula Vista’s 19-13 upset of Garden Grove in the SCIF playoffs with multiple players named.

Santa Monica High School Fellone Vikings R. W. Nelson San Diego High School Santa Monica Corsair Sapta Monten Resanta Monica Vermont Aisle Averstiam Eure Itera Conversione Tuvennis Painores Cano SAN Naia Asnhelm Glemditts Carden Grove High Chula Vista Taeion Grove Pan Chute Vink B Garden Figueroa Haimun Mantee Chia’ Vial Tnuchiawoa FranWlin de Frwla Rivin Lincoln B. A Ed Pacutba Baline Faud i Liscan Pome Calvin Honvarrion Gonzalez Wte So Pacuin

Prep Cage Results Summary

Event results list multiple teams and scores with many garbled names. Readable items include Ban u as and Bennowet with varied scores. Monrovin Af shows 40 while Laguna Bevelt scores 47. Cantwell 42 and Beverly Jilly 82 appear among the results.

Mud Bowl Fray Ends in Scoreless Tie at Orange Bowl

Antonia and Antelope football teams battled in the second annual Orange Bowl game ending in a 0-0 tie amid rain and mud at Orange Bowl Stadium Friday night. Valley gained seven first downs while Mountaineers managed five with Maite and deep penetrations into Antelope Alley 7.

Antonia Antelope Sac Maite Valley Mountaineers

49ers Notch 1st Cage Win

Long Beach State College earned its first basketball win of the season, beating Cal Poly of San Dimas 71 to 61. Bob Foerster scored 15 and John Miller 14 as the 49ers led from the first 10 minutes and held the lead through the game.

Bob Foerster John Miller Long Beach State College I. Foerster Miller Cal Poly San Dimas State Robstta Siler

Kansas and UCLA clash as Alumni edge Bruins in late rally

UCLA narrowly fell to Kansas State in a tight game as Jerry Jung paced the Wildcats with a fast break attack. Alumni veterans sparked a furious first half, building a slim lead before Fullerston and Hall sealed a 66 55 comeback win for Kansas State at night.

BRUIN UCLA Willie Naulls Bruineym Kansas State Westwood Conrad Burke Ben Rogers John Wooden Naulls Johnny Wooden Whcae Ucla Spa Alwumini Aer Rae Fullerston JC Dave Hall Bruins Ahear Taft Grads Ecla Fore Abumni Ranne Idewart Borie

League Football Players of the Year Honored in Southern California

Honor Compton and Cathedral backfield aces lead a list of eight Southern California players named as league football players of the year in a poll by the Seno lastic Sports Association. The selections include Rex Johnston Compton Coast League Tony Ortega Cathedral Catholic League Paul Loewe Centennial Bay League Gary Campbell Whil per Pacific League Tom Harmon Bellflower San Gabriel Valley League Darryl Roberts Fullerton Sunset League Bob Rivas Tustin Orange League and Bob Baiz Pomona Catholic Parochial League.

Honor Compton Cathedral Southern California Senolastic Sports Association Long Beach Rex Johnston Compton Tony Ortega Paul Loewe Centennial Bay Gary Campbell Whilper Tom Harmon Bellflower Darryl Roberts Fullerton Bob ‘Rivas Tustin Bob Baiz Pomona Catholic

Mikan quits as new rule looms over 24-second shot clock

George Mikan retires this season and Minneapolis Lakers coach John Kundla says he might not have been as effective under the 24 second rule. Kundla notes the offense was built around Mikan and he might have lacked time to set up under the new format.

Oscar Fraley New York Fraley George Mikan John Kundla Minneapolis Lakers Mikan George Kundla

City League Basketball at Frurailare Mixed Rosters and Substitutes

A fragmented listing shows City League basketball teams and players with scattered names, numbers, and substitutions. The page includes multiple clubs and affiliations such as Bed Axonerrs and Ame Thy Brneny, along with various subs and sponsors, reflecting a dense rosters page from a local league.

Frurailare Bed Gwang Patton Replie Hangame Ierinka Cina Austin Nearel Oy Welsh Rouherres Batson Fe Stephannon Cat Mid G. Roberts Bing Blechmyn Pi. Peters Bonds Angle Lakewood Center Spik Zimmerman Genita Hogue Gerke Matyon Newnoure Schima Schwere Curty'e Georiel McGrane P Dimas Amaton Gaines Donoenn Tunean Ee Sachey Sponsarlesn Wadsworth Benchowmitr Eubst Harredon Piet Brethren Ge Jonaston Bhatten Beader Anfen Tench Keen Ross Berta Brown Diakensoo Robbing

Potato Bowl Tilt Sets Boise JC as Underdogs in Bakersfield

Campion College’s Tartars, unbeaten and tied, are seven-point favorites over Boise JC in Bakersfield’s seventh annual Potato Bowl. Boise’s roster features standout backs Miklancic and Lodge supported by Behrendt’s rushing, while Compton counters with a hard-charging trio led by Behrendt and Harryman. A parade and balloon spectacle precede kickoff as Shrine Club proceeds support charities. expected crowd tops 15,000 with radio coverage on KWRW.

Campion College Boise Ida Bakersfield Kern County Shrine Club Carl Gorcan Shrine Charities Compton Taft Anes Compton Jim Behrendt Fred Harryman Joey Boise Miklancic Ed Lodge Lodge Compton Soverck Long Beach Long Beach Racy Dai, Gregan Techia Gompior Stockton Cameron Oklahoma Eompion Fa Ventura Gompion Fabadena Comptia Los Gnesies Vintese Smth Fepetta Ki Spelen I ‘Waahingtony Batre Baise Ain Geilese Anther Lian Hosre Riche Iano Rothe Parade Fentsalin Washington Onpanani Compton College Boise Junior College Dick McVeigh McVeigh Saint Anthony

Golden Gate Entries and Provisional Parlay Speculation

A garbled extract lists horse names and stakes such as Bhatalay Cumttng Tine and Initinda Tent ticker plus references to betting terms like PROVABLE WINNEN and PREDERED PARLAY. It hints at a racing card with entries and speculative wagers, mentioning venues and figures yet remains unclear on actions or outcomes.

Bhatalay Cumttng Tine Ted Ventise Tasa Prat Avceka Initinda

Jr Bowl Classic Gate Seen With 70,000 Expected

Wayne Rose Bowl officials forecast a turnout of about 70,000 fans for the renewal of the classic pitting El Camina of Lawndale against Hinds Junior College from Raymond Mississippi.

Pasarena Dee el Camina Lawndale Agaist Hinds Junior College Raymond

Braves Score No Brooklyn Rel Devils dropped sixth straight

Braves decision to Los Angeles Braves tidy night at the Holywood Sports Atviia with a 36 32 scoreline in roller derby context and Brooklyn Devils dropping their sixth straight defeat.

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Redlands Runners Dominate SCIF Cross Country Meet

Redlands High School runners shine as Neil Ward sets a Mt. SAC 1.85 mile course record at 9 25.8 in mud. Poly, Compton and others place in top 15 of a 42 runner field with bonafide cross country names from local schools.

Fellflower Redlands SCIF San Armonia College Bebiks Terriers Southland Neil Ward Mt. Sac Wilson Compton Poly Willie Williams Tom Green Pleat Teeta John Santa Paulin Erria’ Stronka Benflower Agen Loma Peloti Te Enon Skyaweed Tekisha Saimerin Belitiawer Koritage Redlands Downes Ah Palioraly Gk Excelsior Wa Preitia Belgeenioe Nell Ol Ward Dia Vona Fenslney Sen Blago Reapery Grommant Wintier Hoover Riveraire Willan R. Conintail Oy Tagenpel Riveraige

Frantic fragment headlines Friday Night Fights

A garbled OCR fragment from a New York Philadelphia area context mentions fight night plans, partial names, and scattered locations. The legible bits hint at boxing events with unclear participants, dates, and venues, leaving the core details unreadable.

Tag New York Gereman Grinnda Phila Dalphta Ydale Carma Paracatonia

Single Wing Linemen Shine In 1954 Grid Reports

The single wing offense, popular in 1954, produced outstanding linemen across major programs. UCLA stars Jack Eljena, Jie Suisbury, and Bob Long led flawless attacks while Bud Brooks propelled Arkansas to a Southwest Conference title and Cotton Bowl berth. Notable players include Ohio State’s Nick Hilinski, Kurt Burris, and Max Boydston. Oklahoma’s guards and ends. West Point’s Ralph Chesnauskas. and other top linemen from Georgia Tech, Rice, Navy, and West Virginia.

UCLA Merrly Fawless Jack el- Jena Jie Suisbury Bob Long Bud Brooks Jed Arkansas Arkansas Tennessee Bowden Wyatt Volunteers Ed Follen Southern California Bill Meigs Harvard Ohio State Oklahoma Wis Buckeye Nick Hilinski State Kurt Burris Max Boydston Ralph Chesnauskas West Point Cahon Jones Iowa Tom Bettis Purdue M Midwest Franklin Brooks Georgia Tech Kenny Paul Rice Frank Mincevich South Carolina Len Benzi Navy Gene Lamone West Virginia

Baseball Talks Expand to 19 Clubs by 1956 at AL Plan

Rumors mix as Hank Greenberg proposes expanding the American League to 19 teams by 1956 while the National League weighs similar changes. Other notes include boxing matchups in Rochester, Holiday Legion bout and a Vegas travel spike as sports briefs cover varied events. Gene Jones, 15, dies from heart failure after basketball guard stint in San Diego. Derby winner Hill Gail sold to stand in Ireland.

UPI New York Hank Greenberg Clevesland National League Maye State Chambers of Commerce Callifornia Squaw Valley Lake, Tahoe Allready U.S Olympic Committee Core Oper Gene Jones San Diego Hill Gall J. McGrath Brownstown Ireland Lin Stud

Hornets Beat Compton In Narrow 78 72 Win

Fullerton JC defends title by edging Compton 78 to 72 on Friday night. Skeet Banjton scored 27 points as the Hornets controlled the game with strong defense and timely baskets at Santa Ana arena despite crowded play and erratic play descriptions in the report.

Full Nerton JC Compton Skeet Ban Jton Fullerton Fara Fullering Anita Cammton Camplone

Unclear Basketball Results From Numerous Teams

A garbled OCR basketball results snippet lists scores and teams including Oregon, Nevada, Wyoming, Idaho, Miami, Texas, and others with many unreadable names. The fragment mentions multiple games and points, such as Western 72 and Idaho 71, but key details and full team names are severely obscured, making coherent reporting difficult.

Ty Hy Kate Galday Or Neant Ape Bi Jayomba Ewitorata Oregon Bale HO Winington Riewen Ion Blantorg Kanadane Blala AR Ranta Finen Ore Weier Lutin Arbash An Deeldmatny Omenes Tinreamont Pinandona Hay Redlanta Easier Arenon I. Weaiminster Iertin Complon Pacea Bk Finanrieng CO Hal To As Ranta Monten Rania Ate Veniirn Ariwell Diega Ri Alii AR. Loyola Fronzee Idaho Hale Stair Rigly Wyoming Weantang Elate Vinh Jeane Bae Tagaly Tad RB Sauihwedl Fordur Tf Atutners Ni Miami Richmond Dubth MU Tog Tenne Wralam KR Texna Chretien OS Chinhonn Ly AE

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