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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1948
Page
13
Santa Anita lines show Thursday entries amid clear weather and a fast track. Card includes race numbers and fields for an afternoon program at the famed California track.
In a chaotic, garbled report, Walt Musky topples rivals as Texaco Service defeats Antimite Termite Control 2-1 in the Men’s Traveling Classic League. Teammates and numerous players are listed with unclear scores amid scattered names and partial phrases.
Whittier High defeated Poly 68 53 to seize a second straight Pacific League basketball title. Bob Johnson led Whittier with 25 points while Eddie Hooketratten added 22 and Craig topped Poly with 16. Baptiste fouled out early in the third, shifting momentum to Whittier as they pulled away after halftime.
Jordan High beat Leuzinger 42 to 80 at Polygym scoring burst by Palmeren and Price. Earlier Olympians won 27 26 in a prior encounter. Leuzinger rallied from 11 2 halftime deficit to upset Lettwnger middles 25 47 in the preliminary.
The Vancouver Canucks saw their record-breaking home winning run halted by the Seattle Tronmen who crushed them 7 to 2 in Pacific Coast Ice Hockey League action. Tacoma Rockets strengthened second place with a 7 to 4 win over New Westminster while Fresno Falcons downed Los Angeles 4 to 1 in the southern division.
El Segundo defeated Torrance 55 to 34 as Gene Burnell led with 15 points. The El Segundo offense surged in the Bay League contest while Torrance struggled to find rhythm.
Dick Carpenter a forward for Jordan High tops the first all star list as the lone Jordan star. three Panthon cagers Gary Ingsworth Glen McGthon and Dill White earn honorable mention. Other named players from various schools fill the selections with multiple positions and teams.
Baseball notes from Fullerton as Bill Kelly prepares the Los Angeles Angels for training to defend the Pacific Coast League pennant. Infield holdouts include Mickey Burnett Bill Schuster and AL Glossop with pitcher Rivers in talks. Hollywood Stars report Andy Skurside sidelined by a foot injury amid several holdouts. Padres and others add players to bolster rosters.
New York February 25 speculation swirled over whether Brooklyn Dodgers president Branch Rickey would speak publicly again after a controversial remarks at the Sparta Broadcasters Association dinner. He claimed he spoke guardedly and emphasized boldness in his beliefs while avoiding further comment on the Negro question and the Dodgers star Pee Wee Reese in the same period.
Local prep tennis entries for the first annual high school tourney close tonight at 5 p.m. in Lakewood. Coaches and players seeking entry should contact Louis, tournament director Dick Walton.
Size of the $400000 Santa Anita Handicap field has shrank to four starters if mud holds and owners keep trainers from changing plans. Talon may skip if off race. Adrogue, Franco, Cornish Night added. Cover Up a possible contender in the $100000 Hollywood Gold Cup. Training updates show multiple candidates and uncertain statuses as week progresses.
Hornets defeated Santa Ana 63 to 41 on the Tustin High floor. Stan Mattoon led with 14 points as Hounston Faulkner scored 21 for Santa Ana. Waterton Chandier and Malloon contributed off the bench.
Wilson basketball team ends a five game skid by defeating Excelsior 43 38 on their home court. Al Imwinjns led with 14 points while Jin Oyaaint Boheenhint and Organ added 14 and 10 respectively as Wilson pulled away in the second half to secure a decisive win.
Tonight the Wool land Club hosts the second monthly handicap table tennis tournament at Recreation Park. Players compete for the dach trophy with the cup awarded at year end to the player with the most wins in the month.
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