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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1956

Page

7

Bruins Cap Playoff Berth With 68 52 Victory Over Compton

Wilson High's balanced attack led by Stan Anderson with 27 points powered a 68-52 win against Compton High to clinch second in the Coast League. Jerry Cole added 19 as four Bruins hit double figures, securing a playoff meeting with the Citrus Belt League winner next Tuesday.

Wilson High Compton High Bruins Redlands Chaffey Wilsox Bees Compton Stan Anderson Bruin Tarbabes Jerry Cole Wilson Wes Young Tandy Gillis Neon Trophim Young Gils Hur C Hatamore Rmith Ole Schelmayre Wilson St Woll Jones Benson Poachy Nooken Thom Saracn Proncely Hubbard Compton Abs’ Igy Gilles Cols Compton Bers Wilga Been Gas Witama Sarwena

Long Beach State to Face San Diego State in Key Clash

Long Beach State College basketball, fresh from a five overtime loss to Cal Poly, aims to snap a six game skid against San Diego State College at San Diego. The 49ers start Don Lee Frank Morandini John Miller Lem Kennedy and Bob Foerster as underdogs. The Aztecs, listed with a 185 record, pace a strong season and are eyed for the NATA Tournament.

Cal Poly Long Beach State College San Diego State College San Diego 49Ers Don Lee Frank Morandini John Miller Lem Kennedy Bob Foerster Aztecs

Loyola and SC quintets collide at Fullerton

Loyola and Southern California meet at Fullerton tonight in California Basketball Association action. The Trojans seek revenge after last season's 63 61 upset and aim to bounce back after nine wins in their last ten games.

Loyola USF basketball telecast announced for Long Beach gym

KTLA will televise the Loyola University and San Francisco Dons basketball game at Long Beach City College gym next Saturday starting at 2 p.m. The No 1 Dons face Pepperdine Friday night with no telecast planned.

Ay Sports KTLA Long Beach City College Cary

Pac Coast College Basketball Scores and Outcomes

A scattered report lists numerous college basketball results across the Pacific Coast and western regions. Highlights include UCLA and Oregon State, Santa Clara, San Francisco, and Cal State matchups with varied scores, plus other intercollegiate games across multiple conferences and venues.

Pro Basketball EASTERN PHILADELPHIA 32 SURCASE 3A

In a chaotic scoreboard jumble the Eastern region clash featured Philadelphia and Boston with scattered scores and references to New York and Western play. L Rae and Mayne recorded limited listings as teams chased outcomes amid a variegated results page.

Eastern Phladelhoia Boston New York TB Western L. Rae Mayne Louis Aiday

Fairly nets 39 as Jordan threads school scoring mark

Ron Fairly sealed his prep basketball career with a 39 point performance on Friday night, setting an all time Jordan High School scoring record and guiding Jordan to a 75 49 win over Paramount on the Insers floor.

Ron Jordan High Paramount Fairly

Barber and Kroll Lead by One at Houston Open

Veterans Jer ry Barber and Ted Kroll held a one stroke lead at 137 after two rounds in the windy $30,000 Houston Open. Kroll, from Fort Lauderdale, fired six birdies and one bogey for a 67, while Bacher led the field with a 67 in the first round before fading to a tie for the lead.

Barber Kroll Houston VPI Jerry Barner Ted Kroll Fort Lauderdale Fla Pra Bacher Los Angeles Jimmy Demaret Jon Gustin Charlottesville Joe Zekarian Detroit Nk Barbaroa Va Sintra Jon Astin Joe Jiminez Ray Deen Wou Tod Monet Jim Turneda Marty Srurzal AG George Jack

Bruin Swimmers Take Second in CIF Relays at El Segundo

Wilson High swimmers led by Pete Archer earned a second-place varsity finish and a first in the Bee division at El Segundo High pool during CIF Relays. El Segundo won varsity, Fullerton took the Bee/division titles as teams from Poly and others posted notable times across events including the 200 free and 400 free relays.

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La Verne Cagers Set New Scoring Record

La Verne Leopards capped their 12th straight win Friday night beating California Western 128 to 31. The 126 point margin set a new school scoring record as La Verne shot 50 percent and outrebounded the Matadors 75 to ?

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City League Cage Results Int Baptist and Brethren game notes

Int Baptist and Brethren teams played in a City League cage results brief. Scorers included Haney 14, Pruett 12, Revers 12 for Brethren and Kell y 9, Wilson 9 for Los Angeles, with limited readable line items and substitutions listed in the fragment.

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USF Dominate Santa Clara 80 44 In CBA Clash

USF pulsed past Santa Clara 80 to 44 as Bill Russell led with 29 points and UCLA exuded control. The Dons raced to a 40-26 halftime lead, with Big Bill scoring heavily and Naulls contributing a high scoring spree before resting midway through the second period.

San Jose USF Dons Bill Russell and Company Santa Clara Russell Arceiet Oregon Venice High Santa Bruins Ducks Willie Naulls UCLA Seisleuver Johnny Wooden Naulls Bruin Dick” Ridgway Orevon Burke Hering Andane A McHoek Bill Russell Santa Clara University Ing Don McNeil Mike Farmer San Francisco Long Beach

Viking Sets Tank Mark at Whittier Meet

Long Beach City College swimmers opened the season with a 56 to 28 dual meet win over Whittier College at Wilson High pool. Fred Simpson set a 50 yard freestyle school record at 24.4 seconds and won the 100 yard freestyle. Ron Gilchrist had wins in the 200 and 440 yard freestyles, with Jerry LaGonte also securing two firsts for LBCC.

Long Beach City College Whittier’ College Wilson High Fred Simpson Simpson Ron Gilchrist Sevents Jerry LaGonte Wilson Fox Sankey Askewae Contr Bee Bob Buckeiruke Cole Price Jenner Treenty Te Sturgéon LaBonte

Tribes, Cal Fives Win In Narrow Pac Coast Conference Bets

In a windy Pacific Coast Conference night Idaho upset Oregon State 58 55 at Corvallis and Washington State fell 81 76 to Washington State away. Stanford beat Washington 74 62 led by Bills Bond 27 points while Beavers edged Cal 74 62 and Idaho’s Gary Simmons hit a crucial 20 foot shot with 76? left.

Redhot Washington State Spokane Stanford Bill Bond WSC Larry Beck Golden Bears Washington Cel Wes Berkeley Idaho Oregon State Corvallis Guand Gary Simmons Jay Buhler Hondo Smiley Iee & A Olena Bob Wash

Leonard Eyes New Gate Mark for Title Fight

Promoter Jack Leonard predicts a mid April title bout between Sugar Ray Robinson and Carl Olson will draw a California outdoor gate over 200000, possibly setting a new record and approaching a quarter million. He notes expected strong attendance and a potential $420000 gross.

Leonard Hollywoot LeRion Stadium Jack Leonard Sugar Ray Robinson Carl Bobo) Olson California Legion Wrigley Lynwood Interna Tory Excelsior Norwalkgate

High School Cage Results Across Leagues

Coast League results include Wilson 58 to 52 over Compton and Jordan 74 to 44 over Paramount. In inset league Anaheim 57 to 47 Orange, Fullerton 7 to Garden Grove 15, Monta again 58 to Bay League Torrance 92 to San Marino 46. Citrus and San Diego City leagues show varied scores among named schools, with Pioneer League Culver City 74 Hawthorne 45 and Beverly Hills 72 to El Seguedo 43 among others.

Wison Compton Lynwood Exceltior Polyot Downey Jordan Paramount Anaheim Orange Fullerton Garden Grove Newport Montagiin Beach Torrance Aly Camlennial Ty Hondo Leag Pasgcena San Marino Marple City Bel Gardens Artesia Ae Fe Alumna San Gabriel Dant T F Kephel Rosemead Whitter Arendia Citrus San_Bepnarding Pacific San Diego Hiberon Bey Sso. Bav Bearnaval Prandena L. B. Brethren Culver Pioneer League Culver Cite Hawthorne Beverly Hille EL Seguedo Eagle Helldower Chrlatian Upland Bren Mater del Malr el Raecho

Friday's Fights Highlighted by International Boxing Card

Associated Press notes a Garden Rocks Castellana event with top contenders including Johnny Sullivan of England and Aldo Pellegrind amid a tense title pursuit. The lineup features regional bouts and a potential headline clash as fans await decisive showdowns in Rome and Italy.

Associated BP Garden Rocks Castellana Eland Wouth Johnny Sullivan England Antonio Croala Traly Aldo Pellegrind Roma Crosin

Abe Lincoln Aided Niagara Cagers By Oscar Fraley

A column mixes Lincoln Memorial imagery with Niagara University's basketball visit and tournament plans. It references Taps, Cooper Union, and visits to monuments while predicting Saxton Basilio and boxing match implications, interweaving sports and historical imagery with a tonal, editorial flair. The piece cites venues like Madison Square Garden and Gulfstream Park and mentions various sports figures in a rambling, period voice.

Oscar Fraley Washington Monument New York Traley Lincoln Memorial Lincoln Tom Waiagara Gallagher Jagher Niagara Court Bobby Riggs Monte Irvin Boston Henry Ransom Andy Church Philadelphia Pafko Gene Sarazen Rube Mellon Pendence Hall New Yorks Pepper Martin Thursit Ganders Gran't Tomb al Rosen Max Bentetc Mel Ott Mort Cooper Moe Berg Jim Washington Taps The Capitol

Delgado Favored in Legion Bout Tonight at Hollywood Legion Stadium

Two rising featherweights clash in a locally televised 10 round main event. Vince Delgado of Los Angeles is an unbeaten 12-0-0 fighter and a clear 10-8 favorite. Nana Randle of Oakland, a John L. Davis protege, holds an 18-4-3 record and seeks upset.

California Vince Delgado Los Angeles Nana Randle Oakland Hollywood Legion Stadium Delgado Randle John L. Davis Pacific Coast

One-Stroke Edge I to Betsy Rawls in Zaharias Test

Betsy Rawls holds a one stroke lead over Fay Crocker at the Babe Zaharias Cancer Fund Golf Tournament in Sarasota after a 70 second round and a 3 over 143 total. Crocker shot 74 while Louise Suggs and Mickey Wright tied for third with 145 after Suggs posted 75.

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Price of a Pack of Cigarettes and TV Offer

An old advertisement promises a giant TV at home for 28 cents a day via a hidden metal piggy bank savings plan. It claims out of town credit is OK and offers a free table medal radio with each TV ordered within 24 hours. The copy is garbled but centers on affordable credit for TV ownership.

Track meet weather forces cancellations and postponements

A heavy downpour caused multiple postponements in area track and field and baseball events. The Long Beach City College interclass meet was canceled, Centennial Poly and Wilson-Whittier meets were postponed, and El Rancho-Poly diamond tilt was canceled while LBCC and Camp Pendleton played a doubleheader at Pendleton.

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