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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1951
Page
27
Poly High star Art Hinlisen, top scorer for Poly Center No 1, produced standout play across six battles. The report notes his impressive leadership and clutch scoring, with pivotal performances contributing to Poly High’s efforts against rivals.
The Californie Roaster and other new cars debut this afternoon at Carrell. The program opens with the dean’s show followed by the first event at 2 0 p m. Notable entrants include Russel Sal Arive Mae Miller and Bob Denny among others.
Se hawks face Long Beach Vikings Tuesday at Admiral Leig gym and meet San Diego Gon Friday in Metropolitan Conference play on their home court.
Publinx Teamplay draws completed for Southern California interclub matches with next Sunday’s kickoff February 11 at Meadowlark Recreation Park Lakewood and Meadowlark. 40 man teams, 10 a.m. start. Local golf notes include driving machine demonstration at Lakewood, intra club South Course women play, and a hole in one at Recreation Park.
Wilson High prepares for the annual decathlon championship with Vince Reel leading a track team in the Wednesday to Friday events and the final phase on February 1 to 14. Jordan Panthers schedule two basketball games this week, hosting Wilson High Tuesday and Poly High Friday, with Wilson playing only Tuesday. St. Anthony's plays Catholic League games away at Cathedral Tuesday and Cantwell Saturday, plus a home Friday against Santa Barbara. Poly High gymnasts practice against South Gate High on Thursday.
Compton Pacemakers aim to clinch the Southern California Winter League Triple-A title by beating the Los Angeles Senators at Roosevelt Park Field at 2 p.m. Starting pitcher Jim Russell and catcher Jack Paepke lead the Compton lineup as they seek a 2-0 series win after a 6 4 victory in the opener. The Senators previously defeated Pacific Clay 6 4 to force the deciding game.
Pomona prepares for the first big car meet at the Fairgrounds track on February 18. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at Harris and Frank stores. Notable entrants include Johnnie Parsons of Van Nuys Henry Banks of Compton and Duane Carter of Santa Monica, among over 30 teams. J C Agajanian of San Pedro sponsors the seven event meet and previously held the AAA national midget title.
A 16 year old New Yorker Sonya Klopfer led the Senior Ladies free skating, falling within four tenths of top scores and narrowly missing a sweep. Boston’s Dudley S. Richards won junior men while Carol Peters and Daniel Ryan led eastern Gold Dance.
Whittier Poets outscored Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 39 21 in the second half to overturn a 30 30 halftime deadlock and win 69 51. Chuck Fraught led Whittier with 16 points, Doug Strathearn paced Cal Poly with 15 as the non conference game ended in Whittier’s favor.
Bernard Kearney executive vice president and general manager of Western Harness Racing Association was unanimously elected to a second three year term as director of the third district USTA. Also serving with directors Harry Dornan and Alfred Elliott at Tulare County Fair Grounds before 150 members from 11 western states.
In Ann Arbor Michigan defeated Western Reserve 67 to 49 to close the night after five. Center Leo Vander uy Jed led Michigan with 19 points as the Wolverines built a 3226 halftime lead and surged to a one sided win. This was Michigan fifth victory in 14 starts and gave a non conference record of four wins and four losses.
The St. Louis Browns report receipt of signed contracts from player Tommy Upton and coach Fred Hofmann. Upton, a shortstop who batted .237 last season, is the fourteenth Brownie to sign for 1951. Hofmann signed for his eleventh season with the club.
JOPLIN Missouri February 3 Pl Charles E Street known as Gabby Street remained in grave condition today hospitalized since January 24 suffering from a heart ailment and pneumonia He showed some response to stimulants earlier but deteriorated overnight
Beloit Beloit Buccaneers topped De Paul 94 to 0 at Chicago Stadium to claim the venue record for team points. Babe Haptist led with 20 points as Beloit built a 45 29 halftime lead and extended its 14 3 season mark while maintaining a national high scoring average in 16 games.
Wisconsin edged Minnesota 47 to 44 in a Big Ten clash. The win marked the Badgers fourth straight and fifth in six conference games, keeping them in strong contention for the title. Minnesota dropped to four losses in seven games.
St Louis University Billikens forged a second half comeback to defeat Long Island University 62 to 57. Trailing 37 29 at halftime the Billikens grabbed a one point lead midway through the second half and held on for a five point victory in a rip roaring basketball game.
LAS VEGAS Feb 3 UP Mrs Neda Clark 31 widow of singer Buddy Clark marries Albert Broccoli in Flamingos Hotel District Judge A S Henderson officiating Witnesses include Gertrude Moran and Pat DiCieco DiCieco is Broccoli's cousin Broccoli 42 formerly married to Gloria Blondell sister of actress Joan Broccoli known as the vegetable and Produce family weeks after a string of tragic events in Clark life
In Ottawa Defense Minister Brooke Claxton is expected to reveal plans to transform Canada into a major military air power. The government seeks more than 1.5 billion dollars for defense in the new fiscal year to fund fighter production for Canada and allies, authorize multi year contracts, and rapidly build the Air Force to instant fighter action in North America and Europe, aiming for at least one air division with 12 squadrons by 1952.
Roger Babson argues in strong terms that the United States is in a healthier state than during World War II era fears. He cites higher national income, more potential customers, better health and education, and advises against selling businesses or delaying study. He warns against panic over military training and war threats. He urges pursuing education and prudent finances.
Hong Kong February 3. Chinese Communist leaders launch long range military buildup beyond Korea. Four field armies already exceed 2,000,000 men with plans for additional armies and nationwide military schools to train officers and technicians. Grassroots militia aims at 220,000,000 men, creating a vast manpower engine to sustain future campaigns and potentially outpace present Korea era strain. Observers question difficulty in securing supplies, yet prognosis remains optimistic about China’s capacity to feed huge force.
Dr. Robert Dackson, life insurance economist, told the California Business Teachers Organization Southern Section in Wilton Hotel that 1951 will bring notable shifts. GNP may climb to 312 billion, employment to 6.2 million, personal income to 248 billion, while corporate profits fall to about 19 billion and construction dips to 24.2 billion due to less housing. Dolores W. Stevens of Rosemead presided. Dwight Wentzel of Wilson High was elected president.
San Francisco reports that 4.5 million people worked in industrial and commercial establishments across California Oregon and Washington in October 1950 the peak month. Oregon wages averaged 1.84 per hour in November California 1.69 and Washington 1.78.
Four Long Beach City College students were named outstanding in academics and student activities and received Viking awards at the Sweetheart Prom in Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Selected by a faculty and student committee, Lyla Sullivan Betsy Buffalo Wayne Piercy and Gerry Eastman were honored. all served in the student cabinet last semester.
Thomas B Cave of 265 Roswell Ave has been elected to the board of directors of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific after a trip to San Francisco. Cave, an amateur astronomer who builds his own telescopes, recently set up a 1242 inch instrument in his backyard.
In Lubbock Texas on February 3 forecaster Jack Pales predicted a severe freeze after long hours of checking instruments. The forecast proved accurate as temperatures dropped below zero but his car, left uninspected, froze solid outside despite the correct forecast.
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