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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1956

Page

7

Hares Win as Polysson Seals Coast League Edge

Polysson rises to 11th win in 12 Coast League games with a 65 to 31 victory over Paramount Hipp. Jim Hanna leads with 23 points while Ralph Acosta and Paw contribute steady scoring. Polysson holds a six point edge after halftime and sews up the league crown with two games remaining.

Jim Hanna Seaship Jackrebbi Polysson Ralph Acosta Paw Paramount Hipp Pirate Pire del Walker Bunnies Henry Wallace Para Poly Pirates

Free Throw Pushes Saints Past Loyola in Close Tilt

St Anthony High School edged Loyola 42 41 on Allan Romans last second free throw to break a 41 41 tie in a Catholic League clash on Loyola’s court. The locals led until the final three minutes and stalled until the last 10 seconds.

St. Anthony High School Allan Roman Saints Loyola St. Anthony St. Anthony's Bees Cees Gee Sh Ghrelin Fear Falst Er. Osgood Calawan Syd Senwke Micehelt Trammieti Bule We Queond MaXerna

Valley JC Beats Vikes In Close Conference Tilt

Valley JC avenged an early loss by edging the Vikings 87 to 69 Friday night at Valley. John Dewitt led Vikes scoring with 17 points while Bill Gregory powered the Monarchs with 20. Late free throws and a see-saw second half defined the game's finish.

Long Beach City College Valley JC Vikes Valley Bill Gregory Monarchs Bob Thetford John Dewitt Jegs Gregory Valley rOom Taco B Dewitt Jd Gregory Ipapeeota Shalt Harcrove Neiaon Wallace Smit Tinthtinse Kcores Valley LBCC Yvatley aubs—Taylor Copeland Pritkin Euco Aoba Acatim Reynolds Suatheys

Long Beach City College Swims Opens With Inter Squad Meet

Long Beach City College opened its swimming competition with an inter squad meet, setting school records in all seven events. Winners included Reinye, Simpson, and Mensy in multiple events, while Poly High blanked Mira Costa in tennis play.

Long Beach City Colle Reinye Larry Cole Tosa Steshr Cannco Eerie En Gnthrist je—Pred Simpson Dick Mensy Srepaiyte—Simpsom Freentle Guveielst Emma Sieger Coulter Cannon Geta Poly High Mira Costa Poly Guin Diepard Chambers Strobe Det Copnelg Bakke Mayerick Bowere Segerator Lilllaraven

Beverly Hills Gunner Takes Open Singles Trap Honors

Jim Conlon of Beverly Hills won Friday's opening 16 yard singles trap match at the Rancho Angelus Gun Club in Compton with 99x100. Ralph Gott of Long Beach tied with Temp Ashbroke of Los Angeles, and Sgt. Bob Turnbull of Camp Pendleton posted 98x100.

Jim Conlon Beverly Hills New Rancho Angelus Gun Club S. Main St Compton Ralph Gott Long Beach Temp Ashbroke Los Angeles Sgt Bob Turnbull Camp Pendleton

Scattered College Basketball Scores Across Regions

A mosaic of college games reports results from multiple teams including USF, Fresno State, Long Beach City College, Fullerton, San Diego State, Portland State, Santa Clara, Santa Rosa, Modesto, and several others. Scores show varied outcomes with several close margins and notable wins and losses across the day.

Constanton Toyerti Calltornia Santo Roal San Diego East L.A Nogatera Ena Agg Mitra Kot Hieron Pater Fullerton Liverake Mit San Antonio Sante Ana Suh Bornataing Oraneo Coas Igecanehehete Waneramento Stadi Chia State Ee Saharanvinca SL Guernary An Guattey AsClacemont Barbara An Diego State Chris Palo Vnide Walter Suustie Bi Gonzaga Portland Portland State Oregon Pacific Hartnell Menio Modesto Sanaunien Oakland Santa Rosey Contra Costa Nockton Syracuse Fennoy Oo Gon Ornas Hat Maneth Porton Bowneth G. Moni Bultaio Akron St. Vincent Dhe Arrail ML West Oklahomen Bo Haase Grinnell Knox, OS Iez HOE Daxors Si Oklahoma Reply Northwesterm Tera Exas Western Weat_Texaa Texas Ful Rosa Tanhandle S. F Austin Louisvile Dascee Washiexten Ey Furpaan Lemoine Kroxville Sera i Vitrioin ‘Rt Hampton St. Rahdalon Navacot OUNEA Colorado Ns Ss Porege Bed Fern Selle Culorads

Pro Basketball Eastern Teams Clash Amid Uneven Scores

Fragmentary score notes show Fort Wayne and Rochester games with partial results and unclear details. Names and exact figures are obscured, but the item references a professional basketball schedule in the Eastern division with at least two teams.

Fort Wayne Ancawella Rochester

Top Drivers at Saugus Sunday for National Championship

Indianapolis veterans led by Fred Steinbroner Danny Parsons Johnnie Parsons Hawk George Amick Scotty Troy Ruttman and national champions Chuck Stevenson Tony Bettenhausen headline a star field for Sundays 100 lap National Championship Late Model Stock Car Race at Bonelli Stadium Saugus Among entries are Rodger Ward Johnnie Tolan Jimmy Revce Don Freeland Johnny Mantz with more expected under USAC open competition rules The event marks Ruttman return and introduces the Studebaker Golden Hawk while engines remain stock and chassis strengthened for safety

Indianapolisson Fred Steinbroner Danny Johnnie Parsons Hawk George Amick Scotty Troy Ruttman Chuck Stevenson Tony Bettenhausen Bonelli Stadium Saugus Indianapolis Rodger Ward Johnnie Tolan Jimmy Revce Don Freeland Johnny Mantz J. C. Agajanian Johnnie Wood Argentina Dempsey Wil Cain Johnny “Soares Jim Gilchrist Agajanian United States Auto Club Ruttiman Suudebaker

Cubs Snag 35th Win by Lancers at Pasadena clash

Los Angeles City College basketball rolled to its 35th consecutive win beating Pasadena City College in a Western State Conference game. Bull Harrison scored 24, Maynard Mee-Taylor added 1-2 in the doubles, Henry tallied 48 as LACC dominated. other events included golf and handicaps with Keatcald and Gehringer placing in top positions.

E. RK. Maetcald Minneapolis Frank Gehringer Milwaukee Ben Hurtig Oceanside Totey

Wrestling Results From PASADAENA Event

Fragmented article lists wrestling results and names including Rocky Brown, Jack Pro Hockey Bene, Lord Gariton, Lee Hennings, Valente, Hernandez, and Guerriella Valdez. It references scores and participants in a chaotic mix, with unclear dates or venues.

der Jogatfinn Sis Terternan Aith Rocky” Brown Sith End Mie Cheisty Lord Gariton Lee Hennings Sanaog Sanpbs Hernandez Mi Row UGE Bell Vimede Ders Guerriella Valdez Urelis Chicago

Fight Last Night by Associated Prevage York

An event report outlines a nighttime fight recorded by Associated Prevage York. Names linked to the altercation include Fullmer and Turner with scattered references to locations in Utah. The item notes injuries and a police response, with no clear resolution given.

Associated Prevage York Lgene Fullmer Weet Jordan Utah Oubalmed Gil Turner Eis Falladeljonta Itaiy Mador Finde Seheduind

Sports Calendar Highlights and Matchups

League schedule lists Brivai Evans at Legion Stadium and HiensetaakerL versus Canyock. Preliminary at 6 00. Hone Racing Caltents and Jalopy Merny Gardenn events at 2:30. Slug Cam Saugus also in afternoon slate with multiple time slots.

Hoxing — Hollywood “Legion Stadium Brivai. Evans Enineatiine Pastirge Arena Rlue Tagitan Hiensetaakerl Slave Canyock Caltents

Chapman Nips 49ers For Second Time This Season

Chapman College rallied for a 92-81 win over Long Beach State on their home floor after an early 10 point lead. Bob Hamlin led scoring, with Hollis Harvey and John Miller providing key support for Chapman, while Long Beach State trimmed the margin late before the Panthers regained control.

Chapman College Long Beach State College Panthers Chapman A9ers Bob Hamlin Hollis Harvey John Foerster

Bruins Roll Lynwood 59 39. Wilson High in Coast League race

Wilson High star Jerry Cole and Wes Young led a 59 39 win on the Bruins court over Lynwood High to tighten second place in the Coast League standings. Cole scored high and played scrappy ball, while Young grabbed boards and scored 11. Mel Doud started strong for Lynwood, but Wilson pulled away after halftime with a full court press and key early third period, securing the victory.

Jerry Cole Wes Young Wilson Lynwood’ High Bruins Cole Young Exnwood Mel Doud Tandy Gillis Excelsior Bruin Bees Knight Bees Mavocd Vellson Alien Ebee Jones Ben Gaynemne Peadry Sharnon Lynwood Bees Wilson Been St Burnt Iee Thompson H Relves -Herbertson Reet & Sullivan Bedre Hingerbrigg M. Y New York Chiefs Aegihae “Fee Sane Aoeieean EF Can Los Angeles Braves Buea Cpeine Suilvad Olympic Audi Itorium

Trio Knotted in Texas Golf Open Leads Tight at Mid Round

Sixty seven pro golfers at the Texas Open started the third round within seven strokes of each other. Tommy Bolt, Don Finsterwald, and Jon Palmer shared the lead at 137, one stroke clear of Chandler Harper and Doug Ford tied at 133. Several top pros failed to reach even par to qualify for the final rounds.

San Antonio Tommy Bolt Don Finsterwald Jon Palmer Dubuque Towa Bolt Finsterwald Palmer Chandler Harper Texas Owen Doug Ford Ted Kroll Bill Maxwell Ed Fargos Gardner Dickinson Ed Oliver Wally Ulrich Comey Dae Bob Dan Tieuter Wald Chandler Harper Dreyon Peterson Matter Sussson Batter Veeker Lee Ly von Becher O'Dowd Lates Martin

Sharpe Captures Wilson Spikefest Decathlon Title

Fred Sharpe dominates the Wilson High decathlon with 619 points, claiming top honors after final event 660 and finishing third in the last discipline. Winners in other events include Terry DeWitt and Jim Oberst, with various IVand 660 results noted among the Wilson meet outputs.

Fred Sharpe Wilson High Sharpe Bee and Dee Terry DeWitt Jim Oberst Sharan Ainal Femders Bailes StrutEe Blaylock Smiths DeWitt Mitchell Boo Eymann Humbl Cre Geo—Honnde Hufttader al Jaden Gberst Reas Rit Rusher MewWoliams Anderson Warren

Downey Defeats Excelsior In High-Scoring Tilt 74 59

Downey beat Excelsior 74 to 59 on Friday night in Coast League action. Downey's Beane led with 15 points as Excelsior struggled with turnovers and missed shots in the second half. Searle and Guinn contributed for Downey while Excelsior relied on Baynes and Jordan.

Downey Excelsior Righ Remein Jordan Teagu Seger

Jordan Hoopsters Rally Past Tarbabes 54 46 Victory

Jordan High's Ron Fairly and Dennis W. Welch combined for 26 points to lead a 54 46 win over Compton on the Tarbabes home floor Friday. Jordan built a first quarter surge then steadied as the Panthers stayed tied for third with Downey in a tight league race.

Ron Fairly Dennis Wwelson Jordan High Compton Jordan Throughlout Panthers Downey Jordan Ted Fairly Nelson Mile Schleibaum

Alston Opens Shuttlecock Defense in CA Badminton Meet

National champion Joe Alston of Pasadena opens defense of his Southland title tonight at Long Beach City College gym. Only upset Friday saw Manuel Armendariz and Beulah Bymaster toppled by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Knight of Manhattan Beach. Matches began at noon with seedings including Tuck Mitchell Ron Palmer and Bill Berry. Thelma Welcome Navarro is seeded second behind Mrs. Alston. Arcadia doubles champions are favored in defense. Jordan led at halftime as Compton narrowed the margin before Panth ers extended their lead.

National Met Joe Alston Pasadena Long Beach City College Manuel Armendariz Beulah Bymaster Fred Knight Manhattan Beach Alston Tuck Mitchell San Diego Ron Palmer

High School Cage Scores Across Local Leagues

Scores from Bay League to Archdiocesan prep leagues show Torrance, Costa, Centennial, and others posting varied results. Notable games include Inglewood, Cathedral, Muir, San Gabriel, Rosemead, El Monte, and Culver City posting wins, with several upsets and close finishes across multiple divisions.

el Blonte Alhambri Monrovia Arcadia Pioneer League Culver City el Semunda Beverly Hineay M Pasaderna D ‘Sante Fe SAN Gaballey Catton Es Inscho Momiebeinn Wgelltiower Coving Baldwir Park Surset Newport St Granss Pullerton Huntington Bei Hng Maaieins Arnchial Mary Star

Unclear local sports tourney results and club notices

Fragmented report lists Virginia results and multiple women’s golf and club events at Lakewood Meadowlark and South Course. Names include Robison Huldan Deeble Deeble, Ruth Feder, Ruth Miller, Jane Lange, Rosilte, Scanlon, Hulbert, Wal l a ch, Donahoe, plus events like best ball and field strokes.

Ruth Feder Lakewood Rosilte Hulda Robison Meadowlark Huldan Robison Norma Deeble Dackle Busch E4lea Simce Arlene Macauley Ruth Miller Cutters Jane Lange Recreation Park Raychel Donahoe Les Fe

Jagerson Tops Poly C Decathlon Title at Poly High

Jagerson wins the varsity decathlon at Poly High on the final day, overtaking Alan Roebuck by a slim margin. Gene Alien leads Bees land Harrison Walker and Cees in solid performances across divisions amid unclear, partially garbled results and marks.

Terry Jagerson Poly High Jagérson Alan Roebuck Gene Alien Harrison Walker Cees Ars Tyageteon Roebuck Jaserson Ediercb Son Idara Bes Fan Walker

All-Out Effort Boxer Caught Sans Drawers in Ring

Huntington West Virginia boxing tale details middleweight Johnny Pinchich removing his robe before a Golden Gloves bout. Spectators roared as he returned for trunks and then won decisively over Alfonso Larkinsot Fireos in one minute and twelve seconds.

Huntington W. Va Johnny Pincich Tounks Bluefield Alfonso Larkinsot Fireos

Vikings Top Pasadena for Second Win in Opener

Long Beach City College edges Pasadena City College 7 2 at Brookside Park in Pasadena as Ryan Stars las Vike '9' bags two singles and drives in three runs. Dave Herbeck adds four hits and three RBIs, while Sam Jacey wins in five innings with Bill Goodban closing. The Vikings jump ahead early, the Lancers tie in the fifth, then LCVC pulls away with a three run rally in the sixth.

Emmett Ryan Long Beach City College King Pasadena City College Yes Brookside "Park Pasadena Ryan Dave Herbeck Sam Jacey Bill Goodban Vikings Herbeek Jerry Bronough Neeyn Jencey Husdlwod Cavalier Hertneck

Harsh race results and scratches across a crowded track card

The provided OCR fragment lists multiple horse races with names like Harpoon Ordnance and Flying Venture, noting times and wagers such as 5.60 and 4.00. Scratches appear for Bent Re-Atmed Robin Toland and others, with race details across eight events including distances and participants, in a cluttered historical racing page.

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