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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1955

Page

13

Hollywood adds Los Angeles Handicap in richest stakes program

Hollywood Park announces a new 25,000 Los Angeles Handicap to be run on closing day July 25 for thoroughbreds three years old and up at six furlongs. The expanded 53 day meeting opens May 13 with 30 stakes totaling about 1.015 million dollars, the largest in track history.

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Poly Hosts Pilots in Top Coast League Prep Game

Poly High prepares for a Coast League basketball showdown as Excelsior sits third and visits the Jackrabbits amid Wilson Downey Jordan matches. Preliminary contests start at 2 30 p m with varsity to follow. local bowling notes and player Burns recalled a 296 season high and a 10 twice score at the Boulevard Merchants League last year.

Poly Poly High Jordan High Excelsior Jackrabbits Wilson Downey Jordan Lynwood del Walker Bob Ays Burns Burns

Nutrilites Triumphs In New Long Beach Diamonds Debut

Nutrilites beat Proctor's Sporting Goods 21 to 9 in a Kid Basketball Association game on the new Long Beach diamonds south of Veterans Memorial Stadium after dedication ceremonies. UAW-CIO defeated the Indian Stars 11 to 8 in City League action. Merchants overcame Used Car Boys in Teague play. Excelsior and Pilots met earlier as Garya Cropper and Danny Martinez scored 30 between them. Cropper tops with 97 points in seventy games as Downey's Bob Dye leads scorers. Walker’s Poly team shows promise with Hipp Hanna Vafis and Wallace anchoring rebounding.

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Downey and Bruins face pivotal league clash in prep showdown

Bob Burns recalls a familiar read of score trends as Downey hosts the Bruins in a critical matchup that could reshape title chances. Downey’s hot and cold fast break meets the Bruins’ inconsistent set plays while Gurich Smith and Dominiak pace scoring for their teams.

ABC at Fort Wayne Draws 31 000 Keglers

Milwaukee daily report states the annual American Bowling Congress tournament runs March 26 through June 5 in Fort Wayne. Secretary treasurer Frank K Baker notes more than 31 000 men are expected to participate with an estimated 435 006 dollars in prizes.

Milwaukee Fort Wayne Frank K. Baker

Mid-Cities Net Honors Buck in Tennis Tourney

Jim Buck, 18, from Compton representing Houghton Park, captured the Class B men’s singles title at the 20th annual Mid-Cities tennis meet at Recreation Park. He teamed with George Tate to win the B men’s doubles, and swept the mixed doubles with Jeanne Keenan. Aaron Johnson added two Class C titles, and Pamela Davis won the Class B women’s crown while Pat Coyle claimed Class D singles.

Jim Buck Compton Recreation Park Buck Houghton Park Aaron Johnson George Tate Clint Evans Aubrey Harter Jeanne Keenan Buck J Dottie Crowell Roy Garnes Johnson Uscla Net Tim Penrose John Kalustian Charles Course John Thanes Wy Urieuse Pamela Davis Miss Crowell Mite Miss Keenan Danpine Winton Pat Coyle Ken Cecile Bond al Fenton Phil Fenton Cathy Hathaway Miss Winton

Youth Takes Over Ziske-Smith Links Winners

Hollywood Fla Joyce Ziske and Wiffi Smith led a young set to win the Women s International Four Ball Tournament defeating defending champions Yonnie Colby and Cockie Swift Berger 2 and 1. At ages 20 and 18 they are the tournament s youngest winners since 1950 and say they remain focused on amateur golf rather than turning pro.

Ziske-Smith Hollywood Fla Joyce Ziske Wiffi Smith Joyce Wift Yonnie Colby Cockie Swift Berger Buffalo Wiff Bauer Alice Marlene Waterford Wis Wiffs Los Angeles

West Mat Tryouts at Venice High Feb 18

Venice High hosts amateur freestyle wrestling championships combining Pan American Game Events and National AAU titles for 11 western states. John H. Drummond, Olympic Wrestling Committee member, says more than 200 wrestlers will compete for eight titles at Venice High School gym, with Drummond in charge of the tournament.

Venice High Venice John H. Drummond Olympic Wrestling Committee Venice High School Drummond

Stewart Nielsen Cup doubles win in Cologne final

Stewart of Los Angeles and Kurt Nielsen of Denmark won the German international net doubles final in Cologne defeating Nicola Pie Trangeli of Orlando Sirola of Italy in five sets 4-6 7-5 6-4 3-6 6-3. Gui Seppe Merlo of Italy won the men's singles final, defeating Sirola.

Cologne Germany Ubi— Duegh Stewart Los Angeles Kurt Nielsen Denmark Nicola Pietrangeli Orlando Sirola Italy Guiseppe Merlo

Celtics Short-Handed With McCauley Sharman Injured

Boston Celtics drop to seven men as star Easy Ed McCauley and Bill Sharman join rookie Frank Ramsey on the injured list. McCauley hurt a leg in the opening minute against Philadelphia, while Sharman pulled a muscle in his left leg.

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Cage Card Tonight Amid Diverse Church League Matches

An odd OCR readout lists tonight's schedule with church and community teams. Matches include Eastside Christian at 8:15 against Vermillion Suga, Westside Church of Christ at 8:15 vs Gorm Cola, Jr. Chamber at 9:15, and several baptist and Lutheran teams in varied time slots amid a crowded local league card.

Brethren, Bees Mortal of Eastside Christian Dordan Brethren Westside Cn Christ Gorm Cola Jr. Chamber Lutheran Va. Berea Baptist Tal Wiluun Continental Can Crusaders Lakewood X of Caberteers Ve. Gamer TV AL Pety Trinity Baptist Frankin Cabri New Hore Baptist Dalaney

Boxing and wrestling shows listed for local arenas

Amateur boxing at Eusiide Arena slated for 6:40 PM. Wrestling at Holyscoed Legion Stadium and Boler Bs Denny at Hollywood Sports Arena are also scheduled, reflecting a compact local sports calendar tonight.

Eusiide Arena Hollyscoed Legion Stadium Boler Denny—Hollywood Sports Arena

Red Sox Stronger Than in 54 Higgins Says Optimistic On 1955

Boston Red Sox manager Mike Higgins predicts an improved 1955 season despite no favorable trades. He cites hoped gains in mound depth and infield play, mentions ace Mel Parnell returning from a broken wrist, Sullivan and Brewer building on MLB experience, and added infielders Klaus, Friend, Zauchin alongside existing stars Williams, Piersall, and Jensen. He notes possible platooning and a tentative lineup with Williams in left and Williams batting third or fourth if Williams returns.

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