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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1953

Page

8

Stan Musial Eyes Two More Batting Titles

ST. PETERSBURG Fla Stan Musial a top baseball star says he expects at least five more major league seasons and hopes to win two additional batting titles to tie Honus Wagner’s NL record of eight He already has six crowns and credits no major disappointments aside from a 1949 miss when illness and injury cost him the title He led hitters last year with a .606 average but sees the year as poor by his standards and targets more titles alongside a pennant for the Cardinals.

ST. Petersburg Fla Stan Musial St. Louis Stan Honus Wagner Rogers Hornsby Cardinals Jackie Kotin Son Hornsby Wagner Musial Les Peden Washington Senators Angels Elvin Tappe Billy Raimondi Chicago Cubs Chuck Connors Leon Brinkopf Gene Baker Cubs Baker Max West Jack Hollis Frank di Prima Bill Hardin Ted Davis Bob Usher West Bob Talbot Dick Smith Great Falls Mont Stenver Smith California Fullerton Morrow Moining Glendale Bill Fleming Portland Beavers Clay Hopper Fleming Pend Aumnes New York Art Hopper Larsen Frank Séigmar Ontario Lei Brown O'Doul San Diego Padres Tye San Leandro Denmark Kurt Nielsen Diamond Walt Pope Vored Nielsen Western Inter Regiment Armory Masonal League

Yankees face unsigned stars threaten spring training

The article notes Allie Reynolds heads home amid a dozen key Yankees unsigned as Eddie Yost refuses to report and wages for others rise. Signings lag across the NL with Dodgers, Giants signed. Phillies and Pirates carry unsigned lists. Indians seek nine signatures to complete roster. Obituary and notes mark Cubs trainer Andy Lotshaw’s death and Phillies bonus signings via attendances.

Associated Frese New York Yankee Allie Reynolds Oklahoma City Washington Eddie Yost Yankees Babe Ruth Joe DiMaggio Yogi Berra George Weiss Bronx Bombers Vic Reaschi Whitey Ford Eddie Lopat Reynolds Jess Yost Oront Park N.Y Orlando Toomorrow Eddie New York University Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants Brooks Alvin Dark Giants Philadelphia Phillies Granny Hamner Ken Heintzelman Eddie Waitkus Pittsburgh Pirates Cleveland Indians Yanks Baseball World Andy Lotshaw Chicago Cubs Olm Konstanty Philadelphia Phillies Phils Wes Livengood Carolinas

Seton Hall Remains No 1 Amidst AP Rankings Sweep

Undefeated Seton Hall with 26 straight wins holds the No 1 spot in the AP basketball poll for the sixth straight week as Indiana Washington and La Salle trail. Indiana, backed by a Big Ten push, ranks No 3 in the United Press coaches poll with 26 points behind Seton Hall’s 293.

NEW York Seton Hall Associated Press Pirates Villanova Loy Ola Chicago Honey Russell Indiana Hoosiers Basie Washington la Salle Sieven Atoi Gbs Yndiana CESR Sens Ata Louisians State Gitlanoma A. de AE Deb Mestorm Jeonturey Oklahoma City North Carolina State DePauley Montartin Brizham Souta Wake Forest Richmond California Minnesota Stormy Southwest Nissouri Dayton Toleca Hla Granda Navy Wyom- Pew York United Press Board of United Press Shoice South Orange N. J Leon Hall

NCAA Tourney May Get Three Top Independents

Notre Dame Navy and Fordham, strong independents, were expected to join LSU and DePaul in the NCAA post season. LSU clinched the SWC title with a 62 48 win over Mississippi, while DePaul earned an at large bid. Indiana blasted Purdue 123 78 as it aimed for an undisputed league crown. Kentucky remained barred from sport for a year.

NEW York Notre Dame Navy Fordham Louisiana State Depaul Mississippi Idaho State Seattle NCAA Duquesne Villanova Bayou Tigers Bol Pettit Tigers LSU Kentucky Indiana Purdue Hoosiers Tinois

Pros Warned on Expenses in Tax Case

In Washington the tax court warned professional athletes to prove business expenses or risk losing money to the Treasury. The ruling involved John R. Thomas, former Detroit Lions tackle and Ohio State alum, who claimed large 1966 expenses for auto costs, travel, lodging, and gear while playing away from Columbus. The IRS limited deductions to 56.90, denying 3249.84 and prompting an appeal to the tax court.

Washington U. S Columbus Ohio Detroit Lions Internal Revenue Bureau Thomas

Williams Faces Herman Tonight in 10 Round Main Event

Williams of Kansas City Kansas faces Freddie Herman of Los Angeles in a substitute 10 round main event at Olympic Auditorium. The bout replaces the Bob Why versus Joe Felan fight that was cancelled after Felan withdrew with a gashed lip from a training bout.

Los Angeles Lay. Willliams Kansas City Freddie Babe) Herman J Tonight Olympic Auditorium Bobby Why Joe Felan Felan

Heaven Didn't Wait for Angels at Fullerton Park

Fullerton Union High School’s banner Heaven Can Wait marked a Feb. 2021 spring rite as Los Angeles Angels hitters opened spring practice at Amerige Park. Joe Ostrowski, new Yankee reliever, joined veteran arms like Chandler and McLish in a crowded Angels pitching setup while Stan Hack reshaped the infield and bench behind a rain battered start.

Fullerton FUHS Fullerton Union High School Los Angeles Angels Amerige Park Amerigo Field Ostrowski Joe Ostrowski New York Yankee Joe Yanks St Louis Browns Casey Stengel West Wyoming Penn West Wyoming High School Sten Hack Heaven Hack Topeka Kan California Bob McLish Gumpert Malsan Chandler Epee Stan Hack

Moran Favors Amateurs Over Pro Tennis Reform

Gertrude Moran argues that women should stay amateurs for better earnings and competition. She recalls turning pro with Bobby Riggs in 1950 and says open pro-am events are unlikely, noting amateur players receive expenses and can still compete locally at clubs. Moran, now a social hostess at the Racquet Club, believes open tournaments would raise standards though she doubts they will happen.

Moran Swank Gussié

Haney Takes Command as Pirates Open Spring Training

Havana AP report says manager Fred Haney opened spring training with 25 players and a sharp reprimand. He demanded full effort to whip the Pirates into shape after a last place NL finish, warning loiterers or shirkers will not be tolerated and stressing work over talent.

Havana Fred Haney Pittsburgh Pirates Buc. Pilot Pirates Haney Hollywood Stars Billy Meyer

Davis Calls Carter for Lightweight Title Shot

Henry Davis defeated top contender Johnny Gonsalvez in Boston boosting his push for a title bout with Jimmy Carter. Davis manager George Parnassus offered 5000 dollars weight and appearance guarantee and notified NBA and state bodies he is ready to fight Carter anywhere if deemed a top challenger.

Los Angeles Henry Davis Johnny Gonsalvez Boston Jimmy Carter George Parnassus Davis Joe Gonshlea California Athletic Commission George Barton National Boxing Association New York Commission Robert Christenberry Parnassus Sioux City Iowa NBA New York California Gonsalvez Carter

Nomellini Vies for Mat Crown at Winterland Arena

Professional football turn wrestler Nomellini challenges Lou Thesz for the world wrestling title at Winterland Arena tonight. Nomellini, a 252 pound former San Francisco 49ers star, faces Thesz before what is expected to be a record San Francisco crowd and a gate around 28000 dollars.

Dan Pranciduu Big Lou Thesz Winterland Arena Leo Notmellini San Francisco

Bassett Seeks New Victims in Europe Boxing Tour

In Paris Percy Bassett of Philadelphia won two bouts in France and expects more fights in Europe to collect purses. He stopped former French light welterweight champion Ste Caulet in the fifth round by technical knockout.

Paris France Percy Bassett Philadelphia Europe Bassett Ste Caulet

Las Vegas Driver Enters Memorial Day 500 Mile Race

Thorne of Las Vegas Nevada a veteran at Indianapolis has entered a car in this year's Memorial Day 500 mile race. The speedway announced receipt of Thorne's entry and entries from Bessie Lee Paoli of Springfield and Ervin Wolfe of Tulsa.

Win Ata Runic Joel Thorne Las Vegas Nev Indianapolis Motor Speedway Bessie Lee Paoli Springfield Ervin Wolfe Tulsa

First PCL Workouts Hampered by Rain

Rain halted spring workouts across several clubs. Angels, Seals, Beavers, Padres and others held sessions indoors or delayed by drizzle as players like Ostrowski, Lyons, McCawley and Mumriel reported or remained missing.

Heath al Lyons Seattle Bill McCawley Bob Muncrief Lyons McCawley Mumriel

Spartan Moguls Irked by Loans to Players

EAST LANSING Mich A list shows 10 Michigan State football players received about 3183 in loans or gifts after the 1951 season ending the undefeated year. The Western Conference imposed one year probation on the college citing the matter. Coach Clarence H Munn defended the team saying the facts won t alter the record. Claud Erickson, former Spartan Foundation president, suggested some further loans may have been possible.

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