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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1955

Page

21

Coast Quintets Draw Byes In Coast League Playoffs

Coast Peninsula teams and Coast League entrants face a tougher path in the CIF Central Group. Second-place Coast awaits a first-round bye then meets Inglewood, with Bay League champion possible midweek, as Mt. Carmel and Poly pursue byes into round two. Key March 1 rounds include Hart, St. Augustine, San Gabriel, Cathedral, and Centennial matchups with the full schedule set through March 4.

Poly and Jordan High Schools Indan Inglewood Fagans Poly Battle Mt. Carmel Burroughs Long Beach City College Fmsx Foothill Va. Hart St. Augustine San Diego Mark Kenperz San Gabriel Riverelde Va Sucset Ma Cathedral Centennial Mt. Carmera Viener Foothill-Hart Coast San Gabria Hedlands Alhambra Huntington Beach Saa Siezo Riverside

Night Train Lane Tops Interceptor Race in NFL

Veteran ends Pete Pihos and Billy Wilson each caught 60 passes last season. Pihos of the Eagles totaled 872 yards with 10 touchdowns, Wilson of the 49ers 830 yards with 5 touchdowns. Bob Boyd had 53 receptions for 1,212 yards and 3rd in league history in yardage. Dick Lane led in interceptions with 10 despite missing three games.

Pete Pihos Billy Wilson Pihos Philadelphia Eagles Wilson San Francisco Bob Boyd Los Angeles Night Train

Lil Crawford Dominates Long Beach Women Bowling Scene

Lil Crawford leads in Long Beach bowling history claiming 188 high in 1926 with 280 and 1688 in a mixed doubles. Now reporting 153 in two weekly runs at Boulevard Bowl and Moose Wheel at Ken Mar, she remains a central figure among city class A champions and doubles title holders with Kate Gerber.

Lil Crawford Long Beach Chicago Lil Boulevard Bowl Ken Mar Crawford Kate Gerber

Snead Fires 61 At LaGorce To Open Masters Prep

Sam Snead resumes tour golf after a three month layoff and fires a course record 61 at LaGorce Country Club in Miami Beach topping Monday 64 as he prepares to defend his Masters title. He carded four birdies and three eagles Tuesday surpassing the old 63 mark jointly held by Cruickshank Farrell and Palmer.

Miami Beach Fla Sam Snead Snead LaGorce Country Club Bobby Cruickshank Johnny Farrell Johnny Palmer

Serra Tops Saint Cagers In Catholic League Fight

Saint Anthony's fell 47 42 to Serra in a Catholic League game at Mira Costa gym. Saint Anthony's eight of 13 in league, Mt Carmel beat Cantwell 77 48. Serra led 13 3 in the third after a quiet Saints stretch. Bob Lenske and Jim Vatheau led Anthony's with 13 points each. Serra's 30 48 edge featured multiple scorers.

St. Anthony’s Serra Mira Costa Saints Mt. Carmel Jon Cantwell Jack Errion Quitt Fenes Mt Carmel T Jacobs T.senske FE Puente McGreavy Norton B.bencke Morel Sigppens Quartetto Anthnps Hou War Sy FE Bhiro

Bar clash features Beaton Realty and Barres Stove Works

Tonight's edition presents a bar contest pitting Beaton Realty against Barres Stove Works and Foureailare, with San Pedro Bary in the mix as a regional matchup. The event highlights local teams and venues, reflecting a cluster of competitive showdowns and community entertainment.

Erst Chersting Beaton Realty 5 AC Wa Barres Stove Works Foureailare San Pedro Bary

Goons and racing talk mix in Santa Anita preview

A lively 1950s sports column previews the Santa Anita Handicap field with odds shifts for Gallant runners like Gigantic and Rejected. It references Mark-Ye-Well, Poona II, Determine, and Joe Jones, plus tangential chatter about Buck Shaw and Los Angeles football. The piece also notes Ralph Gambina challenging Laura Salas and ongoing wrestling results from South Gate.

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