Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Long Beach Press Telegram in Long Beach, California

We have 16,224,693 pages in California

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1956

Page

7

Patterson Jackson Bout In Offing In Torn Veil

Patterson seeks action amid rumors of a Patterson vs Jackson match for the heavyweight title or a rematch, with promoters eyeing a March date and contenders like Baker, Valdes, and others in talks. Debate over ring tactics and potential venues frames the drift toward a possible Garden bout and title stakes.

Baker Harry Markson IBC Isjcorner Pittsburgh Big Tackson Chance Patterson Big Jackson Valdes Cleveland Rocky Marciano Marciano Yippy Breidbart Jank Jackson Bob Baker Lson Marciand Harry Kessler Jack Baker Jack Gordon Madison Square | Garden Catterson Mino Valdes Whenison Joe Agnello Johnny Arhot Archie Agene

Jordan High Rally Falls Short in Coast League Thriller

Downey edges Jordan 145-43 in a chaotic Coast League game as Ron Fairly misses two late free throws and Downey holds on. Jordan made a late push from down six with 50 seconds left, but could not reclaim the lead.

Jordan High School Ron Downey Panthers Rilnay Tgau Gary Dougan Jordan Batson Bud Saunders Vikings Bobby Dyelet Fainly Silchsel Nelson Quint Wenselbers Monson Jordan Bees Downey Hees Mutter Batgona E Bogdunott Jounum Casey Tobors Morus LE Ramos Elssina Ball

San Diego JC routs Long Beach in Metropolitan clash 61 45

San Diego JC, minus star center Art Powell who quit the team for low grades, used two returning servicemen Homer Keantz and Jerry Tellows to outscore Long Beach City College 61 to 45 on the winners’ court. The Knights, hampered by ineligible players, fell to 4 4 while San Diego improved, avenging an earlier loss.

Art Powell San Diego JC Long Beach City College Powell Junior College Border Five Homer Keantz Jerry Tellows Long Beach Knights Vikings Tom Batson J. R. Sraith Tollous McNamara Cummings

Lynwood Relays Highlight Strong Long Beach College Contenders

At the Lynwood Natatorium the Long Beach City College and Wilson High swim teams posted impressive wins in the first annual Lynwood collegiate and high school relays. Results feature top times in medley and freestyle relays with LBCC teammates Price, Axton, Cannon, and others shining in sprint events.

Long Beach City College Wilson High Lynwood Mndley Telayas Cola Price Axton Cannon Too Freestyib Bante Mouton Drokatro Oc Cole Cannons Bergland Buitterty Keles Steahr Sreesty Xison Coulter Prenaturialis Henry Futterton Predasta Hens el Segunda Caldwell Rovegon Moors Moseley Wilsany Bittice Lipwan Rrbmar Byyny Bette Bronstaseakens el Sagunde Wilson el Begundo Ianbiaatse Liatancen

College Basketball Scores From Around The System

A garbled collage of college basketball results lists teams such as UCLA Washington California Oregon Gonzaga Santa Clara Pepperdine San Jose State Portland State Oregon State and many others with scores varying widely including overtime notes. The fragmentary source provides scattered game results, mismatched team names and inconsistent punctuation.

UCLA Washington California Oregon Steen Portland Seniile Pacifis Santa Clara Peppardins CO Seeldenim Wastmont College of Idaho Pacifly University Pecblo Lutheran Bi British Columbia Pigot Sound Gontray Wisblsigter Eastern Washeva Chica Hall St. Pavers Bul Shel Coveriene Atpazals Mnitf the Citadel Wadn Forest Clemeoe Mercer Ralligi Findlay Wil Hsrington Morris Alderson Rowicher Rogey Mountain Titan Danger Ham Yount BT New Prexico Colorado Az Utah

San Diego State routs San Jose State 74 to 38 in opener

San Diego State led by a strong defense and sharp shooting to rout the San Jose State 49ers 74 38 in the opener. Don Heggie and Don Lee paced the Aztecs with scoring runs while San Diego State built and maintained the sizable margin through the second half.

State San Diego Long Beach State College Whippet Regiate Etic Association Se Sete 49Ers Aztecs Fame Meierressure Oregin San CCAA Diego As Sama The Don Lee Uate

Gibbs Leads Bat Parade At Phoenix Open Round One

Gibbs and a field of pros battled through the first round at the $15,000 Phoenix Open in Phoenix while Ken Venturi and Jim Blair II posted strong scores. The day featured low rounds, a crowded leaderboard, and notable performances from Middlecoff and Hebert as contenders emerged with the second round looming.

Jim “Tom “Blair II Missouri Middlecoff Shi

Gardner Named Manager of Class C Arizona League Club

Jerry Gardner of Long Beach California was named player manager for 1956 with the Arizona League’s Class C Pittsburgh Firate affiliate. Gardner, 33, has 16 years in organized baseball as catcher and player manager, previously leading Mayfield Kentucky in 1950 and Phoenix in 1954.

Pittsburge Jerry Gardner Long Beach Calif Arizona Douglas Pittsburgh Gardner Plifston- Colo AlbU_querque Anaheim Wenatchee San Diego

Pro Basketball EASTERN standings and results chaos

Fragmented OCR report shows Eastern Pro Basketball with teams like New York Boston Syracuse Rochester and others in uncertain order. Mentions Rochester result 105 to 26 and scattered venue names such as Evansville Indiana and Indiana cities, with incomplete schedules and dates.

Phildalhin New York Boston Syracuse Port Wayne

Tarbaches Rout Lynwood 60-43 in Coast League game

Compton High walloped Lynwood 60-43 on Tarbaches' court Friday night in Coast League play. The win tied Compton with Wilson for second place behind Poly, with Compton rising to five wins in seven league starts.

Compton Lynwood Tarbaches Wilson Poly Eynwood Morman

Fraley publicist feud over All-America pick in Carolina clash

Publicist Hensley and Vic Bubes criticize UNC Rosenbluth selection as unrecorded. Fraley notes ethics clash over mail in dispute, Rosenbluth remains favored All-America despite contention. Also mentions Olympic torch plans and unrelated horse racing notes.

Fraley Carolina Oscar Fraley New York Fearless Fraley Fearless Len Rosenbluth North Carolina State Tub Thumpcer Bill Hensley Vic Bubes North Carolina Rosenbluth Hensley

Saint Anthony Saints Rally In Thriller Over Phantoms

Saint Anthony varsity and jayvee games produced a pair of tense finishes. The Saints tied late in the fourth quarter before losing 56 54 to Cathedral, while the jayvee won 57 55 in overtime led by Jim Stephens who sparked the late rally and Walt Os good with a late three. Center Larry Campbell helped in overtime as Fred Simeon and Bill Doherty sealed the jayvee victory.

St Anthony Cathedral Saint Jim. Stephens Saints Clork St. Anthony Stephens Walt Osgood Marrow Jim Lenske Aare Larry Campbell

Virginia SCGA opens season with 22 point win over Brentwood

The Virginia SCGA team started the season with a 22 point victory against Brentwood in Virginia. Scores and results show multiple matchups including Montague-Casa7r and Vinnicet-Levin, with several players named across events. Lakewood Women's Club results highlight Class B and C victors with Remy and Carville among top finishers.

Virginia SCGA Brentwood Mler-Paiß CraigeMecre Entelae Spre Bspinaen Montague Chris Carville Margaret Smith Lakewood Victors Revin Low Clas Amal Remy Kat Maja Tia Carle Carville Sylvin Tales Margarett Stalin Mvelly Levine Ringer Bleaney Dawe Ay Levine

Cub Five Drives 100 67 Victory at Glendale College

Los Angeles City College hoopsters extended their winning streak to 31 in a row with a 100 to 67 win over Glendale College. Center Bob Laemmie led with 42 points while teammates Smimmle, Wesallag, and G Stevens contributed double digits. The LA City defense held Glendale to a low second half as Hill and Galea posted early scoring bursts.

Los Angeles City College Bob- Laemmie Glendale College City Glendale Cheytnd G Higtioe L. A. City L. A. Ciy—Hill Glen- Galea Oaiey

Devils Edge Los Angeles in Second Derby Clash

Brooklyn's Red Devils beat the Los Angeles Braves 34 33 in the opener of a new roller derby series. The teams meet again Friday night at Olympic Auditorium to decide the mini series.

Devils L. A Los Angeles Braves Brooklyn Red Devils Olympic Auditorium

High School Cage Scores From Multiple Leagues

A condensed roundup of boys basketball scores across Catholic, Coast, Hay, Pioneer, Sunshine, and other leagues. Notable results include Cathedral 54 over St Anthony's 39, Lovely 88 over Plug 2 42, Culver City 42 over Beverly Hills 62, and Temple City 61 against Santa Fe 40 with several other school matchups listed.

Mt. Carmel Serta Cathedral St Anthony's Lovely Plug Rotts Dame-Gantwell Compan Janwood Downey Cordon Poly Wilson Freelnier Beramount HAY League Inglewygd Levalnger Ganta Mowe Torrance Renenda Mick Conta AOIG Whittier Alhamibre Areudia Osemnad Copper TZ Monravia Culver Chy Beverly Hills Morningside el Sepunde Hawthorne Iackt Foxe Span American Bellflower Christian Brethren Temple City

Nagel May Be BYU Head Coach as BYU Hints

Ray Nagel, former UCLA backfield coach and retried college coach, is rumored to be in line for BYU’s head football coach job. University officials give conflicting statements about Nagel’s Utah visit and the post. one source cites Nagel as a top candidate while another says there is nothing to report.

Ray Nagel TJOLA Brigham Young University BYU Nagel Utah UCLA UC Tettack Bruins Chicago Cardinals Oklahoma Uclas

Baseballers Set for Benefit Tilt Sunday in L A

Southern California Baseball Association to stage a medical fund game at Wrigley Field Sunday at 2. Major leaguers Bob Lemon Rocky Bridges Dick Cole BUL Wilson and Joe Annales will appear alongside minor leaguers. Fred Haney and Babe Herman head the major club, while Bob Scheffing and Jackie Warner coach the minor team. Probable starters include Mauch Stevens Maddern Balboa and Stephane Jaden Adame.

Bob Lemon Rocky” Bridges Dick Cole Bul Wilson Joe Annalés Tanotropy Long Beach Anual Medical Fund Southern California Baseball Association Wrigley Field Fred Haney Milwaukee Braves Babe Herman Angel Bob Scheffing Jackie Warner

Excelsior Quintet Nips Paramount In Close Contest

Excelsior High edged Paramount 60 to 57 on Paramount’s floor as Dan McMillan struck for 20 points to lift Excelsior to their second win in seven games. Paramount led 21 to 18 from the field but Excelsior converted 22 free throws to Paramount’s 15.

Excelsior High Parar Pilots Dan McMillan Excelsior Pirates Paramount Lrceistor Hombs F Byann Geen Stearns Brown Weiljson Beast A

City League EMAC Basketball Team Rosters and Substitutes

A fragmented roster list shows EMAC and City League players with abbreviations for positions and substitutes. Names such as Hartzheim, Dewitt, Lang, Sanders, Taylor, and Becht appear among multiple teams, with mentions of University Baptist and Trinity Raping amid a broader mix of players and substitutes.

University Baptist Aur Palicatean Raperea Alexander Trinity Der Lindsay Becht Todd Micheleon Wode Ascinese Spiers Anders Morgan Dorame Grarson Senske

Anita Results and Races Briefs in Teletype Style

Race notes mention participants like Betty Hicks and Fort Union, with times around 17.47. Additional items reference Hoag Hospital Newport Beach operations and other disjointed names, locations, and numbers in a fragmented result summary.

Gus iBlivte Catia Penne Andy Mins Légtam Lord Carlton Ray Hetterman Ace Turlones Jek Get Apes Tomes Gene Lene Reva Armet Betty Hicks Union Glisson Hoag Phineas Uangaen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Patterson-Jackson Marreu Omy Vy By Jack Hand Floyd Patterson jBaker Amato Mac Tommy Hurricane Southland Don Clarkson Gibbs Phoenix Bill Gibbs Long Beach City Col- Phoenix Dowdle Milt Iwhlhito Paul Fister Ralph Clifton Jim Tom Blair II Jefferson City Majetnoudl Ieee Aly Gn Seyfrien Cary Middlecoef Lionel Hebert Johnny Palmer Paul McGuire Wichita Jimmy Demaret Bo Wininger Tack Burke Gene. Littler Bo Furgol Lloyd Mangrum Jack Fleck Hob Toski Tommy Bolt Blair TL Lioyde Margram Pick Gardner Ana George Ratter Rasman UNC Byron Nelson Chuck Ehutamy Piering Wally Butts Chimley Buck White Evers Willard Marshall Bruce Smith Tex Hugnson Vicit Wertz Erv Palica Bil Inci Weeck Allie Reynolds Admin laj¢Ransom Jackson Chalky Carolina s-Frank McGuire Bat Wright Battalind T.dontt Dudley Vatand Rosenblath Greece Mel_bourne Walt Michaels Claveland ‘Browns Otto Graham Athens Darwin Cairns Queensland Niles Betaees Fim Dandy Travers Gallant Fox Arnefire Anthony St. Anthony IV Roargiez Onitz Eugen Romar Fonzes Sneddon Joherty Athedral Anche Cub Other Mauch Stevens Maddern Baloena Paddy Stephane Jaden Adame Smalley Geaneail Excelsior Quintet Nips Paramount EMAC weConnell Kaln Hartsheim Hanks Minkier I “Davin Hartzheim Dewitt di Thronson Kare J. Hees Independenondy Lambe Anita Pasadena Hicks Uae Weorge Amvets-Post American Society, Tool ‘Engineers Aviation Club Greater Te A. Cio PAC “L
Search Courier

Search the Long Beach Press Telegram Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Long Beach Press Telegram?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication