All-city Grid Team Hailed at Desmond's Banquet
ONG BEACH sportdom honors the 1947 mythical All-City prep football team dominated by St. Anthony's High eleven. Johnny Olszewski of the Saints earned Backfield Player of the Year and the Press-Telegram trophy as Maxwell Stiles presented gold footballs to several standouts. Dean Bartlett served as principal speaker, while Cromwell, veteran U.S. A. coach, addressed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Desmond
Pacific Coast
Johnny—Maxwall Stiles
Press-Telegram
Prass-Telegram
Johnny Olszowski
St. Anthony's
Roy (Bulle’) Baker
Long Beach Poly
Tom Fears
Hubert McLin
ONG Beach
Saints
Johnny Olszewski
Tehe Ailcibetanen
Olszewski
Maxwell Stiles
Dean Bartlett
Cromwell
U.S. A
Trojan
Denny Gless
Denny
Trojans
Notre Dame
Ucl.a
Frank Leahy
Walter Bell
Rod Ballard
Clarence Laydem
LeRoy Lake
Dave Lewie
Burton W. Duke
Desmond's
St Anthony’s Athletes Dominate 1947 Gridiron Honors
Johnny Olszewski led St Anthony’s football first team after earning the Independent Trophy for citizenship and scholastic achievement. Teammates Jack Brannen Dave Worley Louie Mascola and Dick Mulker joined him, with Wilson Poly and others placing on the squads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ling
Jim
Garwood
Poly
Warren
Routt
Jordan
Louis Mascola
St. Anthony's
Dave
Warley
Jimmy
Sundell
Wilson
Ken
Austin
Bill
BruHay
Mr. Stiles
Johnny
Olszewski
Board of Football
Kenny Chitstin
Bill Gleenauer
Jim Garwood
Bill Bruffey
Bob Bartlett
Caplinger and Brysch to Share Slab Duties
Bil Caplinger and Johnny Brysch will divide pitching for the Long Beach Rockets in Sundays Trinte A Winter League game against the Pasadena All-Stars at Recreation Park. Pasadena brings an all professional lineup and league betting features highlight the clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bil Caplinger
Johnny Brysch
Wil
Long Beach Rockets
Trinte
Pasadena All-Stars
Recreation Park
Wolfe's Last-Minute Shot Beats Loyola Frosh
City College Vikings edge Loyola Frosh 51 to 50 on Dick Wolfe's clutch free shot in the final minute. Norm Gilesky led scoring with 15 points while Wolfe, Everett Juergens and Tim O’Conor each added 10 for Herman Norseman.
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Wolfe
City College
Viking Cagers
Loyola Frosh
St. Anthony's
Gilesky
Everett Juergens
Tim O'Connor
Herman
Abrama J
Loyola
Omison
Rratkeovite
Nisaasaou
Race Results From Day at Aleadows Fire Race
A summary of the race card shows multiple stakes events for 2 year olds and up at varying distances. Winners include Timber Beer in 2 furlongs and other notable finishes with times and placements for entries such as War Secret and Aboard. The page lists multiple horses, jockeys, and handlers across seven races with times and payouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleadows
Podarnor Yi
Bea
Bierman
Beriune
Bnan
Bisan
Loma
Perry
Ranum
Longden
Ides Golly
CS Eutlen
Iitwrddd
Icra
Bernara
Lissi
Ide
Bobjo Byrgaic
Beyekreolds
Crebinga
Lélzanbere
Langien
Beralthed
Robinson
Low
Feuder
Navy
Tino
Bum Bhadow
Mr. Vallay
Hone Devil
Major's Tuesday night maples tune dominance in 600 club
The report lists numerous performers and scores with George Fletcher leading the 600-tune group, followed by Pat Withers and Hal Compere. Multiple names appear across divisions including American and National, noting high totals, with references to the Women’s Wednesday cap and housing section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Fletcher
Brownie Sleaners
Tune
Pat Withers
Hal Compere
ASH AM Tiene
Myor
Mecoinice
WisPowers
Ende Fetibsen
Braexe
BOE Ani da Beer
Maalighius'a
Hervice
Mobilis
Roar Ie Qining
Junto
Orla Chrintensyn
Brownie’ Cleanore
Wmettis” Sharmacy
Geraldthe
Poliotler’s
George Bly Unveils Bright 658 Series in Local Meet
The report highlights George Bly leading the Bright 658 series with a high score and a parade of top performers across multiple leagues and venues. It notes numerous participants and names clubs, cafes, and businesses contributing to a Thursday Mixed and Friday Mixed competition, with highlighted high scores by D. Johnson and G. Martin among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bly
Dick Zehms
Bayi Conlin
Baur
Hank's
Penitta Tagunt
Gerber
U-Waah Launary
Belitiower Cafe
Welsparta
Miller's
Rutherford
Puls Jerton
Franklin Printing
Mogt
Produre
Gronery
I. Reynolds
BR. Boyne
Ann B Brown
D. Johnson
Ptapatrick
L. Newburger
G. Martin
Lds
L. Rumney
H. Borge
W.” Sheppent
Derr
Hawaiian Gardens
Davenport & White
Hannone Garage
Mabelina
Mac's Barbers
Stoney
Art's Harbor Gax and Tooley Hardware
W. Gorbignan
Ilotte
A. Awais
Hotk
Hindman
Varipapa Leads After Opening Rounds In National Bowling Tourney
Defending champion Andy Varipapa of Hempstead New York tops the seventh annual national all star match game finals at Chicago with 14 wins in 16, totaling 3211 pins and 78.11 Petersen points. Tony Sparande and Charlie Johnson follow with strong 11 6 and 11 6 records respectively as the field marks the start of the event.
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Chicago
A.P
New York
New Jersey
Andy Varipapa
Varipapa
Hempstead
N. Y
Kegler
Petersen
Tony Sparande
Woodside
Charlie Johnson
Bayonne
N. d
Steve Nagy
Detroit
Bomar
Joe Wilman
Berwyn
Frank Clause
Frank Haynes
Long Beach
Calif
Eddie Botten
East Orange
N. J
Stanley
Slomenski
Newark
Charles O’donnell
Walter Johnson
Walter Ward
Cleveland
Ais
Leo Rolfick
Dawes Comins
Kari- Sar-Qhy
Bill Konet
George Winner of Aud Battle Grands Heavyweight Clash
George defeated Manuel Garza in a three fall wrestling bout at Municipal Auditorium with Garza counted out after a fall apiece for each man. The undercard featured Karl Davis and Tex Jones losing two of three to Bomber Tolkoviak y and Durah Cat Diablo Hefner. Jackie Robinson announced as guest referee for next week’s main event between Enrique Torres and George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgeous George
Manuel Garza
Harry Rusbin
Municipal Auditorium
Garza
Jring
George
Karl Davis
Tex Jones
Bomber Tolkoviaky
Diablo Hefner
Jules
Catholic Five Carnival Opens Seasons At St Anthony
St Anthony hosts Loyola Cathedral St Monica Mt Carmel and St Augustine in a Catholic League basketball carnival at the new Sixth Street gym. Three 20 minute games split east and west determine the district winner with St Anthony led by Carlson Shaheen Lenske Peterson Olszewski Mais and Seymour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony's Cagers
Achool' A
Animum Cys
St. Anthony
Loyola
Cathedral
iSt. Monica
Mt. Carmel
St. Augustine
Jacques Grenier
Saints
Carlson
Shaheen
Lenske
Peterson
Olszewski
Mais
Seymour
Bay Meadows Entries For Saturday Race Card
Race entries list Bay Meadows for Saturday with purses and horse names across six races. Entries include Myzarcide Durkee Black Ivory Sierra Geno Tid Shain Torban Vickuburg My Empire and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Meadows
Eaneocas
Vencedor
Otay
Eile Hemadit
Pinind
Ieee
Jalmin
Array
Empire
Fire Fuight
Vicksbaire
Uhers
Leap Absalite
Herod
HLA
Raitlede-Bang
Comeate
Vickuburg
Wali
Pering
Neotea
Smpire Iho Ae Merchant & Pigg-Mra. M. Buseer
Ma 'Ie Polka Dat
Aniry
Tim Grand
Catia
Ston
Cate
duLothebiin -On Trust
Terry Bargello
To P. Adana
Buce & Ions
Synar-olds
Trewallan Gardin
Sid Bee
Rove
Lee's Selections at Nay Meanows Track Meet
A garbled list of horse selections across eight races includes names such as Turban, Lady Nikon, Royal Squadron, and Grand La Orn Bint. The text names jockeys or handlers like Meno Davis and Engle Hawk with fragmented race details and unclear outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nay Meanows Tor Maturmay
Drg
Anillen Nwnes
Trunt Fund
Meno Davis
Myr
Valiay
Fin i
Counsel Engle Hawk
Seaton Tart
Matering
Blewte ‘Turban
Lady ‘Nikon
Veliaity
Ntoyal Squadron
Comcatch
Haro Play
Picatee
rave—Cavar Ue
Mandawvrle Boy
Solano
Grand la Orn
Penn State Coach Promised Birthday Victory Present
STATE COLLEGE Pa Dec 12 Bob Higgins Penn State coach of the undefeated football team will be 54 on Dec 24 and his players have promised him a birthday present a victory over SMU in the Cotton Bowl New Year’s Day The team will arrive in Dallas for the bowl game on Dec 23 the day before Higgins birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College
Bob Higgins
Penn State
S. My Usd
Dallas
Higgins
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Pélyrea Davy Manel
Jorfan
Anon Yucht
Vernon. Lewin
Italy
Worley
Anthony
Dow McNeelay
Wilspis
Imih Anthony
Guert Rohoe
Orden
Eigorge
Walter
Marty
Bereral Hanager Ste
Caplinger
Brysch
Vikes
Boulevard
Comme Ature Ware Lymn
Wake Nan
George Gia Aur
Lea Nek Bi Grwal
Arnold Brekelman
Kotcher
Priva
Wand Ueaneg
Boeisia
Ale Ed
Paeble
Basle
Tynners
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Bakery Dueln
KN Bowie
Cap Maur
Mole Katie Craumpe
407 Wanetha Feet
Indnatrien
Prost
Ppbrt
Hawk
Weber Baling
Sylvin
CLA
Roman Wink Service
Ringel
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Smith
R. Vohler
Varmuren Btr
Hugaling
Chum
W. Quinlan
I. Fe Gay
Proter’ & Gamble
Maurice Jon
Apt Wi
Walle Mith
Ay Austin
P. Bofhane
A. Patrieh
Saye Lalor
Virginia
Hie Paradi
Oiaman
Wap League
Harbor A
Orn
Bowhle Mini
Mug ‘Alvine
Tow Borlogss
Bonnin Wianiich
Tut Nelnon
der Boswart Og
Margaret Anderson
Cuo Isham
Mae Ramaever
Neds
Flo Amacher
Donia Friedman Boy
Opa Clibert
Leliant Het
Morgan's Liquor
Playroom
Highntone'a
Punta Ye Poultry
Crow's Liquor
Witton
Haynes
AL Chilcote
Lee
Lionel
Hiewel Sladvia
American Flyer
Ray Hobby
Your Hobby
Mew
York Giants
Tadler
Heage
RAMS
Olniral
CNC
Beverly Brive
Beverly Mitte
Owlsontas Wexall
Beverly
Maier
Ves
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