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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1955

Page

7

State Ring Board Spanked for Bantam Decision

California State Athletic Commission rejected Raul Macias of Mexico City and Chamrern Songkitrat of Bangkok as not suitably qualified for the world bantamweight title fight. The panel voted 3-2 to remove the world rating slate, causing debate over politics and qualifications. Joe DiMaggio may return to the Giants or another club, with reports of a $100,000 offer to play 70 games as discussions continue on his future.

Siir Joe DiMag Giant Hal Wood San Francisco California State Athletic Commission Raul Macias Mexico City Chamrern Songkitrat Bangkok Sion Robert Cohen France Aaton Macias Mexico Mario D'Agata Italy Chaniren Songkitrat Thailand Cohen Macias Willie Toweel South State Athletic Commission Africa Pierres T |Cossernyns Peter Keenan D'Agata Billy Peacock IEC IBC Los Ageles California Songki Happylerett Saunders Girat Patricio Abel Stan Scantilebury Giants Steve Owen New York Duroch the Hills University of South Carolina DiMaggio Yanr Baylor George Weiss Florida Gene piMag Bill Talbert U.sissioner Ford Frick Joe Yan Chilitrueus Leo Lawrence Baker Ward Hall of Talbert Beverly Coun- Fame Yankees Try DiMag

Cats Upset by Downey in Coast League clash

Downey rallied to upset Jordan High 41 to 33 on the Panthers home court in a Coast League showdown. The win left Downey tied with Jordan for second while Poly claimed sole first, with Wilson looming as potential spoiler for a three way tie and playoff fate.

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Saints Nab Hoop Finale

Saint Anthony's beat Loyola 56 to 44 in a Catholic League finale. Saints fans anticipate next year with junior varsity prospects moving up to bolster the varsity and coach Jack Errian seeking a big man at center to heighten their title chances.

St. Anthony's Saints Loyola Saint JV Jack Errian St. Anthoos's Legole

College Basketball Results Hint Thriller Across Pacific Coast

The clipping lists numerous college basketball results from the Pacific Coast and Western conferences including San Diego State, Caltech, Long Beach, Santa Ana, Orange Coast, and several others. Notable scores mention USC nard 90 and Cal St. Y Oregon Ab m i 76, with many more game outcomes across the region.

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Vike Golfers Win City College Meet

Lakewood Country Club hosted a golf competition where Long Beach City College edged Santa Monica 19 to 17. Vike winners included top finishers from Long Beach and notable performances by Santa Monica runners.

Long Beach City College Santa Monica Lakewood CC

Are You Getting All the Power You Want Booklet Ad

A 1950s style ad promises a Fenton dual exhaust system boosts horsepower and fuel efficiency. It urges readers to request a 20 page illustrated booklet detailing how single side exhausts reduce engine life and performance on Ford, Chevrolet, and other cars.

Ford Chevrolet Fenton

Saint Bees Bow in Tourney Ousted in First Round

Santa Monica Bee tournament details report first round upsets with Pilot, Saint Bees, St. Anthony's and Excelsior knocked out. Centen nial defeated the Saints 43 to 25 while Mark Keppel edged the Pilot 26 to 25. Semifinals set Culver City versus Santa Maria and Santa Monica versus Keppel.

St. Anthony's Excelsior Centennial Saints Mark Keppel Pilot Bahes Hardy Simeon Mekenna St. Amtany Otal Scotty Scot Mari Kepnel Thora Rose ' Weldkene Pollack Ata Santa Moning Garden Grove St. Pasedens Harvard Keppel Santa Monica Nesmet Dship Great

Ex-Bobsledder Dupree Dies in New Jersey

William F. Dupree, 45, a former Olympic bob sledding ace from Saranac Lake, N Y, died at his home in South Bound Brook New Jersey from a heart ailment. He represented the United States in the 1936 and 1948 Olympics. Moe Brians and pro hockey noted.

Soute Bound Brook N. J Ufi Wiliam F. Dupree Dupree Saranac Lake, N. J U. S

Long Beach Schools Shine in CIF Swim Test

Long Beach prep schools dominate the CIF meet with Wilson winning the varsity crown and Jordan edging for a close finish. Poly struggles in the Bee race as the competition highlights strong performances across multiple events at the city pool.

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Bruins vs Alumni Play to 7-7 Tie in Friday Tilt

Bruin Nine battles a star-studded Alumni lineup to a 7-7 draw. Bob Robinson drove in Jim Kinney with a seventh inning single after a three-run sixth fueled by Ray Winks Jerry Meyer and Lynn Jamison. Jack Graham belted a two-run homer for the Alums as Wilson High’s sidelined pitchers Seyfried and Daley contributed.

Wilson High Bob Robinson Jim Kinney Cliffe Meyer Bruins Riday Robinson Ray Winks Jerry] Meyer Lynn Jamison Gordon Seyfried Jack Graham Wilson Daley Boulev Highfield

Norse Tennis Team Trims Orange Coast In CIF Relays

Wilson varsity edges Whittier at Whittier High pool in a CIF Southern Section meet. Four-man backstroke and freestyle relays win, medley relay also victorious. Team members include Cole, Taylor, Thomas, Byyny in backstroke. Moseley, Farrell, Caldwell, Moore in freestyle. Byyny, Henry, Moore in medley. Jordan and Poly duel in Coast League title race despite losses.

Whittier High Pete Archer Wilson Whittier Roger Coulter George Crone Coulter Doug Tugwell Steve Crawford Doug Martin Poly Tugwell Crone Martin Bob Conraw Roger Scaife Lee Lockyer Dave Yarger Loyd Goolsby Daryle Uecker Siman Goolsfi Yarge Conran Uecker

Unclear Race Card Highlights With Scratches and Odds

A fragmented racing page lists multiple race results, odds, and scratches. It mentions horses like Dark, King’s Moll, Near Dark, and Moby Dick with various odds and times. Final standings reference Whittier, El Segundo, Newport, and Poly with top performers noted.

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College Results Highlight Coast Conference Scores

Coast opponents posted varied results as El Camino beat 60 to 13 while Orange Coast trailed 16 to 3. Oxy PassGene won 71 to 44 and Compton fell 3 to 5. Other scores included 68 to 7 for a team named Bast and 64 to 44.

Hang Beach Co_ ee Bedlande Euppertian Aoe Glantale Bast Oo Fe Coast el Camino Ros Atty Baadntenio Oxy Citrux Baseball L. B. State Manta Ana Orange Coast Compton Best Anas Lace

Prep Results Show Mixed Scores Across City Schools

A chaotic OCR shows scores for multiple prep teams including Redouce 35 and Fullerton 61, Bellflower 42, Lynwood 665, St Anthon s 37, Downey 28, Paramount 72, Excelsior 32, Burbank 63, Loyola 41, Montebello 72, and other garbled entries. The list mixes оба teams with unclear spellings and stray symbols.

Redouce Fullerton Bellflower Lynwood St.anthons Apersneto Downey Paramount Excelsior Burbark Loyola Montebello Emead Aoravignes Sysenaie Wilson Alam

Knights Rout Saint Spikers in season opener

Saint Anthony Sligh's track team won five of 11 events but lost 66 14 to 12734 at Saint Oval. John Berton set a new school high jump record with 6 23, Brian Shutts ran 2 04 5 in the 880, Jahn Geyer led in the shot put, Jim Egan won the 220, and Roger Stanton won the 100 for Saint Anthony.

St. Anthony Sligh Lynwood Tte Saint Oval John Berton Brian Shutts Jahn Geyer Jim Egan Roger Stanton

Fullerton Swimmers Win Jaycee Relays Title

Fullerton Junior College dominates the Southern California Jaycee Relays defeating Compton and Lynwood squads. Team members Hansen, Osborne, Rehm, and Verbeck lead in events with a 60-46 victory margin marking a strong show at Lynwood High pool while noting top scorers Smith and Valjeo for the hosts.

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Wilson, Redondo Stars Dominate Track Meet Showdown

Wilson High routed Redondo 86 to 18 as Dave Alderman led with wins in high hurdles and high jump and Gerry Peters set a pole vault meet record with 12-6. Wilson’s boys total 41-34% in another event while the Bruins also swept events to back their strong season start.

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Unknown Jerseyite Sets Houston Pace

In Houston Texas a 30,000 tournament field led by a lone Jerseyite built momentum at the halfway milestone. Jimmy Demaret struggled with short putts while Ellis posted consecutive 34s then held a one stroke edge alongside a crowded group including Ed Fargo Ed Carpenter and Ted Kroll as Hillman Robbins surged into the top five.

Houston Texas Jer Cuplt Bob Rosburg Gene Jack Burke Jr One Offinger Bill Trombley Tom Burke Houstons Jr Jimmy Demaret Ellis Rivervale N. 2 Demaret Ed Fargo Ed Carpenter San Antonio Furgol Carpenter Hillman Robbins Memphis State Boug Ford Robbins Cary Middlecoff Middlecoff Dave Douglas Julius Boros John Barnum

Harbor JC Edges Santa Ana In Tight Track Meet

Harbor JC stunned heavily favored Santa Ana 62 to 60 as Warren Eisenberg won both sprints 100 in 9.6 and 220 in 29.1. Bill Swisshelm of Santa Ana placed second in the 100 and third in the 220 while Orange Coast beat El Camino 61 to 60. Bud Powers of El Camino took four events as Pepperdine defeated Chapman College 71 to 58 at Orange.

Harbor JC Santa Ana dC Bill Swisshelm SCIF Santa Ana Warren Eisenberg Air Force Swisshelm Orange Coast el Calmino el Camino Bud Powers Pepperdine Chapman College Orange

Virginia edges Santa Ana CC for 28 20 win in SCGA play

Milt Arthur and W. W. Schooling lead Virginia to a 28 20 victory over Santa Ana CC as other results show Lakeside and Brentwood wins and many individual matchups listed with scores. Women's Publinx events at Recreation Park Lakewood and Rio Hondo post Southern Division victories with Willowick Lakewood Hondo Western Wox Hillis Santa Anita and Montebello results.

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