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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1952

Page

23

Angels Add Promising Rookies to 1952 Camp

Angels scouts tout a 29 man spring roster heavy with rookies. Grant Dunlap leads a crop of bonus babies and several rookie pitchers like Bob Crane Tom Le Gros and Bob Zick are turning heads in Fullerton. Catchers Dick Tindall El Tappe Joe Hannah and Dave Cunningham add depth as the club eyes a fast rise in the coming season.

Angel Stan Hack Fullerton Grant Dunlap Marines Angels Bob Crane Tom le Gros Bob Zick le Gros Chicago Cubs Southwest Cubs Southern Mississippi College Zeck Salisbury Crane Flint Mich Legion Visalia California Dick Tindall Bordentown Military Academy Trenton N. J Greensboro Beaumont el Tappe Joe Hannah Janesville Fallerton Dave Cunningham San Pedro University of Utah Ontaha Des Moines

Casting Club Event Finishes Up Today in Long Beach

Long Beach Casting Club hosts its 11th annual midwestern fly and ball casting tournament at Recreation Park. Events include dry and wet fly morning, 3/8 plug, 5/8 plug, and 5/8 team in the afternoon with distance trout fly and distance salmon fly contests run yesterday. Top performers include H H Carpenter and Quincy Hunt with high long casts and averages, while Mildred Wolfe leads spinning accuracy. Presley Askew resigns post at University of Arkansas football.

Long Beach Recreation Park H. H. Carpenter Jack Kripner Carpenter Quincy Hunt Hunt Mildred Wolfe Bob Tora Kelly Robinson Ma Kripner A. J. Garpenar Jon Bailey Tome Saat Quisey Hust H.R. Careunter Gant Ang Jack Kripmer Jone Cart Cassoy Hilltay Uss Averase George Cebeffier Jim Spline Dieth Ned Aitiered Ob Tate Rais Peer” Ong Ana Zany

Southern California tennis rankings honor Ted Schroeder and Maureen Connolly

Ted Schroeder and Maureen Connolly topped the Southern California Tennis Association 1951 rankings released today in Los Angeles. The list places Herb Flam at No 2 in the men’s singles, with a top ten including Noel Brown Hugh Stewart Straight Clark Jack Simpson Bob Perry Ed Kauder John Fleitz and Allen Cleveland, while Connolly leads a strong women’s list followed by Nancy Chafee Kiner Beverly Fleitz Mary Prentiss Canning Todd Dorothy Bundy Cheney Barbara Kimbrett Barbara Green Anita Kanter and Patricia Zelimer.

Los Angeles Ted Schroeder Maureen Connolly Southern California Tennis Association Herb Flam Noel Brown Hugh Stewart Straight Clark Jack Simpson Bob Perry Ed Kauder John Fleitz Allen Cleveland Miss Connolly Nancy Chafee Kiner Beverly Baker Fleitz Mary Arnold Prentiss Patricia Canning Todd Dorothy Bundy Cheney Barbara Kimbrett Barbara Green Anita Kanter Patricia Zelimer

Spivey Agrees to Show at Hearing on Eligibility

Kentucky center Bill Spivey agreed with the university athletic association to testify before the New York Grand Jury to determine his eligibility restoration. The board said reinstatement could occur if his testimony proves he is not involved in the basketball scandal.

Lexington Bill Spivey Kentucky Basketball Center Athletic Association New York All America

Trojans Triumph Over California 73-54 in PCC Clash

Southern California rebounded from a narrow loss to California with a 73-54 victory in a Pacific Coast Conference game. USC built an early lead, led 14-7, and rolled to a comfortable win behind strong early tempo and steady defense. California, led by guard Gin Dean, suffered field-goal drought after the opening minutes and finished behind as USC and UCLA chased second place in the Southern Division.

Los Angeles Southern California Trojans California Bears UCLA Stanford Cal Gin Dean USC Ken Flower Doan Cae Styda Tratt Cintriec Greenleaf Ysc—Bennett Boyd Stone

Gehrmann Sets Indoor 1000 Yard Mark at AAU Meet

New York February 16 Don Gehrmann sprinted six laps at Madison Square Garden to set a 1000 yard indoor record in 2 08.2 at the National AAU indoor championships. He edged John Borican whose 2 08.8 mark stood ten years. Charley Moore and Harrison Dillard also excelled. Moore set a meet record in the 60 yard dash 1 10.9, Sax finished second, Maioco Hugo fourth, Whitfield third. Dillard claimed his sixth straight 60 yard high hurdles title, a historic six-peat.

New York Don Gehrmann Madison Square Garden John Borican Gehrmann Borican

Pilaster Wins Miami Beach Handicap at Hialeah

Pilaster, age eight and the oldest in the field, led 10 younger rivals to victory in the $15,000 added Miami Beach Handicap on the turf at Hialeah. The mare finished the mile and a half in 2 30, two lengths ahead of Saxony with Why Not I third, in a field of 11 three year olds and up.

Miami, Fla. Fev Henry L. Straus Pilaster Miami Beach Hialeah Woolford Farm Saxony B. Bohn Palatine Stable Chicle II

Kodros Resigns as Hawaii Coach

Honolulu reports Archie Kodros, former Michigan star, has resigned as Hawaii football coach and athletic director effective June. He cited personal property in Alto, Kansas as his reason and said it was a hero decision.

Honolulu Archie Kodros Michigan University of Hawaii Alton Hut

Harbor Five Romps Over Santa Monica in MVC Clash

Harbor Five led early and beat Santa Monica 61 to 47 in a Metropolitan Conference game in San Pedro. Players listed include Hammond, O'Hare, Winters, and Roberts. Harbor-Carson and Monies are noted among scorers with multiple field goals and free throws contributing to the final margin.

Harbor Five Santa Monica Harbor JC San Pedro Mapbor Tinte Monies Hammond Harbor Santa Mone Bearing Harbor Carson Honsca Enea Roberts

Gilbert Quits Saddle to Train Horses and Open Stable

Veteran jockey Johnny Gilbert, 37, from Pittsburgh Kansas, ends a 21 year turf racing career on doctor’s advice. He plans to open a public stable and become a professional trainer as he shifts to training duties full time.

Ahcadia Johnny Gilbert Pittsburgh Kan

Angels Sign Infiskier Andy Anderson from Browns

LOS ANGELES Feb 16 The Los Angeles Angels signed free agent infiskier Andy Anderson formerly with the St Louis Browns He played for San Antonio last year but was out most of the season with a leg injury.

Angels Los Angeles Los Angeles Angels Andy Anderson St Louis Browns San Antonio

Long Beach City College Edges East Los Angeles JC 58 52

Long Beach City College held off East Los Angeles JC 58 52 in Viking gym to stay atop the Metropolitan Conference. Tack Nelson forced steals as Long Beach built leads then endured a late Huskies rally before Clarence Smith sealed the win with a 25 foot shot and a free throw.

Y Ray Cunningham Long Beach City College East Los Angeles JC Huskies Viking Norse Vikes Tack Nelson Long Beach Amilo Gonzales Charles Johnson Eli Sherman Clarence Smith Bob Seymour K Beach Becker Seymour Lonk Beach Morgan Buat Los Angeles Bimmons

Husky Huskies Clinch Northern Title in Narrow Victory

Washington Huskies clinched the Northern division crown with a 75 to 66 win over Idaho Vandals in Moscow. Free throws made the difference as Washington shot 15 of 22 while Idaho connected on 12 of 12. Bob Houbreys led with 26 points, keeping Washington two games ahead of Idaho with 12–2, and two games remaining.

Moscow Idaho Washington Huskies Huskies Bob Houbreys Washington

Saints Win at Ventura Upset Over Ventura Five

Saint Anthony's High cagers upset Ventura 54 to 51 as Bill Bond ignited a third quarter surge turning halftime 28 24 deficit into lead. Saints pulled away late to seal the win with key scores from Bond and others.

St. Anthony's Ventura Saint Bill Bond Saints Mt. Anthony's Bond Silada Havekorat Fr Sithepi Relson C. Coronas Dinney C Boyd Painter Ge Perkins the Haltme Ventita St. Amony's Bt Anthony Mueller McBride! Vertara Fickel Pee

False Tops Favorite in New Orleans Race

NEW ORLEANS February 16 Mrs N M Mikel s False opened Light Broom by two lengths to win the 510 000 Lecompte handicap at the fair grounds. Light Broom paid 260 220 to place and show, The Gink finished third in the mile and one sixteenth feature on a slow track. The winning time was 1 45 3 3 and False paid 18 20 34 and the Gunk returned 3 60.

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Workman to Padres in Pacific Coast League trade

Hank Workman, a Yankees farmhand, will be sent to the San Diego Padres of the Pacific Coast League on option. Padres president Bill Starr announced the move. Workman is a first baseman.

San Diego Hank Workman New York Yankees San Diego Padres Bill Starr

Stanford Spills UCLA Five 77-49 in BC clash

Stanford Indians beat UCLA Bruins 77-49 in a Pacific Coast Conference game at Palo Alto. Center Jim Ramstead scored 25 points delivering a late rally to separate the teams after a close early and halftime score.

Palo Alto Stanford Indians UCLA Bruins Indians Jim Ramstead Lela Owl Mearford Fo Pt TP Fi Tomste Als Tos Susdalerte Ld S Li Eppersant Reamaleadec Zacinoviehe A Walehe Rok O Johnsong oOo Sversan Bob Delonas Hula Stanford CCLA Livingston Dane Tomsic Ramatead Walsh Suzdatetf Zanovich Iyezeon

Olympics Ban Interference Resolved By IOC

The International Olympic Committee reaffirmed opposition to political interference with national Olympic Committees. After a lengthy session at the Sixth Winter Games, a resolution endorsed the Olympic idea and resisted political pressure, with no emergency extending the committee's work.

Oslo International Olympic Committee International Committee

Packers Sign First Draft Choice Parilli

GREEN BAY Wis Feb 16 Vito Babe Parilli the University of Kentucky star quarterback signed a 1952 contract today with the Green Bay Packers of the NFL. Parilli holder of many collegiate passing records was the Packers No 1 choice in the draft.

Green Bay Wis Vito Babe) Parilli University of Kentucky Green Bay Packers Parilli Feckerg

Southworth Plans Return to Baseball

COLUMBUS Ohio Feb 16 Billy Southworth former manager of the Boston Braves said tonight he soon will resume his four year career in baseball But he would not say where or at what job The 58 year old Southworth told newsmen from his farm in nearby Sunbury Ohio an announcement about his new job must come from his employer.

Columbus Ohio Billy Southworth Boston Braves Southworth Sunbury

Herman Aragon bout postponed over ear infection

In Sacramento on February 16, promoter Jackie King announced Freddie Herman of Mexico City and Art Aragon of Los Angeles would not fight February 26 due to Herman's ear infection. If he recovers, the match is rescheduled for March 12.

Sacramento WFLA Freddie Babe) Herman Mexico City Art Golden Boy Aragon Los Angeles Jackie King Herman

Stanford Beaten as Olympic Club Wins Rugby Match

San Francisco Olympic Club defeated Stanford 3 to 0 as Rick y Supple scored a dramatic goal line try midway through the second half. The tight match featured strong defense from both sides with Stanford pushing for an equalizer late.

Stanford Fed Ricky Supple San Francisco Olympic Club

Giants Sign Boy 17 Victor Vick Joins Giants

San Francisco reports JP Victor Vick a 17 year old right handed pitcher signed by the New York Giants after graduating from a Portland Oregon high school last June. The move marks a rare enlistment of a teenager in major league ranks and signals the club's scouting reach into the Pacific Northwest.

San Francisco JP Victor Vick Portland Ore New York Giants

College basketball scores round up from regional games

Summary of numerous scattered college basketball results with teams including UCLA Washington Idaho Oregon State Minnesota Ohio State Cornell Nebraska Louisville Minnesota Michigan Michigan State and others posting various margins in midseason action.

Southern California Canforme Actor UCLA Washington Idaho Oregon Oregon State Amy Iowa Purdue Dayton Baldwin-Wallace Minnoia Ohio State Frincaton Cornell Kyntan Nebraska Vitanave Louisville Minesota Michigan West Virginia Virginia LiMtAry Lown Tulma St. Bonaventura Toledo Kentucky Tereaste Indiana Northwstero Michigan State Wisconsin Brigham Young Oklahoma

U S Leads In Olympic Team Title Race At Oslo

Unprecedented American showing on third day of the sixth Winter Games includes Ken Henry and Don McDermott sweeping the 500 meter speed skating titles and Bill Beck placing fifth in the downhill. The United States tops unofficial team totals with 34½ points as Norway, Austria, and Germany trail.

Oslo Anciuden Wetahark Sriza Smatina Ken Hanty Cnicegen A Erro de Tie Gordon Audley Canada Arne Johansen Norway Fin Helgensa Klyotake Tavsbayaans Japan Hyoat Kivenen Atlena The Garard Maacas Sutherlands Tolva Balonen Finland Buane Boekeland Bare Frank Black Ead Ada Aana Ig MacKay Hebert Bie Ginmar Behnelder Ghistian Pravda Austria Fredy Puhl Switzerland Sillidey Beck Kiegaton Stein Erhees Guenar Hjeitnes Carlo Gart Dive Vompalaors Mnette Altwese Great Britain Hanes Tenizy Albright New Center Atnas Argueling du Blef France Sonya Klopier Long Island Fen S. Barbara. Wyatt Geoxt Britain Valda Osborn Virginia Baxter Detroit Erika Kraft Vera ¥. Smith Mariennmith Ken Henry Don McDermott Bill Beck Uncle Sam Henry Finn Helgesen Helgesen McDermott Employe Englewood Cliffs N. J McDersnott Bislett Stadium Beck Noretjell Dartmouth College Zeno Cole Colo United States Germany Italy America Tenley Albright Mass New England Jeannette Alierg U. S Sonya Klonfer Long Island City Michigan Ken Hanry Noteway Dermott Englewood N. JL Ilinois State Teachers College Mc-The

Compton College to Host Four JC Teams in Tournament

Compton College hosts a two day intersectional basketball event at Decker gym featuring Moberly IC of Missouri Stockton JC and Hutchinson Kansas along with Compton Friday February 22 and Saturday February 23. The four team lineup marks the revival of the Compton Invitational Basketball Tournament aimed at showcasing top junior colleges in Southern California and reshaping regional play after a four year pause.

Compton College Decker U. S Moberly IC Missouri Stockton JC Hutchinson, Kan Compton Southern California California Jaycees

Rupp sues Look for libel damages in federal suit

Kentucky basketball coach Adolph Rupp filed a 250000 dollar libel suit in federal court against Look magazine publisher. He seeks 100000 dollars for reputational injury and 150000 dollars punitive damages, claiming Look did not publish a requested retraction. The action centers on a January 29 Look article by Tim Cohane.

Lexington Adolph Rupp Kentucky Look Magazine Seeds Law Rupp Look

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