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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1955

Page

13

Chicago Golden Gloves Opens With 264 Boxers

CHICAGO The Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions opens tonight at Chicago Stadium featuring 264 boxers from 33 cities. Some 100 bouts across four weight divisions kick off in three rings, with top contenders and returning champions from Kansas City, Cincinnati, Denver, and Los Angeles. Winners advance toward March 10 finals and a chance to face New York on March 31.

Chicago New York Kansas City Joe Charles Paul Wright Orville Pitts Pitts

Second Irish Bred Bound for Anita Handicap

Irish bred horse Anita prepared for a major test as the animal joins trainer Ernie Mason on the path to the Anita Handicap. The plan centers on securing a strong finish in the event, with expectations guided by prior form and stable strategy.

Bound For Anita

Betting Advisory for Race Day Dockets

The report lists Best Bet Kedt in fifth, Best Chance Royal Decree in fourth, Most Probable Bart's Rock in second, and a preferred parlay Short Sis with Gay Dog. Bankroll special Chayotero in fifth, Clocker's Tip Myoin in first.

Kedt Royal Decree Bart's Rock Sis Chayotero Clocker Tip Myoin

Moran Takes Major Casting Club Honors

Lee Moran led a busy day at the Long French Men's Casting Club weekly tournament at Recreation Park pool. Moran, Tods and others recorded ties and high scores including 98s and 95s as competitors like Clint Fionn Ea Willans Gedung and Flynn vied for top honors.

Moran Lee Moran Lions Sundey Recreation Park Xy Ty Lea Moran Clint Fionn Ea “Willans Ament Kid Bradley Hoh Carpenter Lew Glare Fl Moran Fark Cedutdis Clark Clirpenty Ane Bt Haysernett

Rookie Back Stopper Lone Phillie unsigned

Clearwater Fla The Philadelphia Phillies have only one player left to sign today to complete their roster The player is rookie catcher Lennett of Beaver Falls Pa The Phillies Sunday signed Steve Ridzik a right handed hurler He pitched WL innings last season and had a 4 5 record

iLone Phillie Clearwater Fla Philadelphia Phillies Whoe Lennett Beaver Falls Phillies Steve Iridzik

Poona Set to Meet Arctic Way in San Juan Capistrano

Poona Tl, winner of the Santa Anita Handicap, will challenge Irish bred Arctic Way in the San Juan Capistrano Handicap at Santa Anita. Arctic Way arrived from Ireland by private plane for the 1 3/4 mile turf test, joining a strong field including Rejected, Star of the Forest, Joe Tones, Correspondent, St. Vincent and others.

Arcadia Arctic Way San Juan Belmont Park Uday Lfor Arcadi Santa Anita Paddy McGrath Poona Rejected Star of the Forest Joe Tones Correspondent St. Vin‘cent Navarullah Porterhouse Gigantic Cyclotion Santa Anita Park America Hillside Camino Real Capistrano

Bowling star Rose Butcher Shines In Local Leagues

Rose Butcher, a two time Long Beach city ladies singles champion, began in Torrance in 1943 under Short Yarbrough. She recalls eight straight strikes and a 257 645 as her big thrill, with current scores around 159 over two games, including a 300 Scratch and a 489 Scratch Trio. Her peak season average stands at 162. She is a hook ball pin bowler with strong local standings.

Rosie Butcher Long Beach City Rose Torrance Short Yarbrough the Boulevard San Pedro

49ers Host Dons Vike Nine at UCLA

Long Beach City College travels to Westwood to face UCLA in a busy afternoon of baseball at Joe E. Brown Field. Lefty starters Gene Gianoli or Bill Balcom may open for the Dons with Dave Levy ready for relief for Long Beach. UCLA counters with Tom O Donnell or Don Nichols.

LBCC Bill Hick Long Beach City College Joe E. Brown Westwood Ucla Bruins Vikes Gene Gianoli Bill Balcom Hicks Tom O'Donnell Don Nichols Uclans Long Beach Dave Levy J Bob Selser

Nashua Sets East Pace in Huntington Beach Race

Nashua ridden by Scott registers top performance at Huntington Beach in a 131,800 event. Spectators, including Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons, witness Scott’s ace on the Park Course amid chatter of Nashua’s prowess against rival 3 year olds in the East.

Scott Ace Huntington Beach Miami Nashua John B. Scott Jand Lifesavers Saratoga Hialeat Eddie Arcatg Hunt- Moningington Beach Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons Jack L. Weaver Harlan Hutert Los Alas Especu Mitos Bob Bayless Whit

Caliente Race Meet Results Highlight Several Events

Caliente track results show multiple races with winners and times. Notable performers include Moment Crawly and Smoky Jet in early sprints, and a six-man U S team selection hint for Cartina Italy 1956 Olympic competition. Scratches and payouts noted, with QuinelA paid $9.20.

Slacey Gael Chace BU ‘Imam Iron Mountain Mich UN Fort Gunnybuss Wanda Wradhz Rudy Mai Qanl U.S Cartina Italy Shawty Paul Isaecey Jank Swords Stalkiet Frost Misa Alicia Sparkee Snork Eanasy Bullrepor Penne A Peck Bae’s Ace Dramamine Little Tattit LA_m'les DeNetlo iCarnie Bear Amaese Syle Tiids Bud Adrapt Eas Star Maljeer Cregg Prince Toney DeMetlo Scanner Francis Minyuko You Ti Khale Lls Sheva Craswel Russian Fox Dominruter Jose of Karim Ray Orphan Craig Diejano Mr. Natron Quiniela

Maki Wins National Jump Title. Olympic Team Named

Maki, an Ishpeming, Michigan maintenance mechanic, was named Sunday after counting the final jumps in a three flight period. He won the national championship three weeks earlier at Leavenworth, Washington, and set a new hill record at Pine Mountain. Named to the Olympic team were Nick Rahai of Tron Mountain Michigan Roy Sherwood Salisbury Connecticut Art Berlin Lake Placid New York Rayner Alljan Seattle Washington and Billy Olson Eau Claire Wisconsin jumping for the University of Denver.

Maki Ishpeming Mich Leavenworth Wash Pine Mountain Nick Rahai Tron ‘Mountain Roy Sherwood Salisbury Conn Art Berlin Lake Placid N. Ys Rayner Aljlan Seattle Wasa Billy Olson Eau Claire Wis University of Denver

Legal Tangle Holds Williams Key

In Sarasota Florida 22 Boston Red Sox players report for spring training but Ted Williams is absent amid ongoing legal and business negotiations with his separated wife. Rumors say he may rejoin around March 12 depending on alimony settlements reached in court. Williams declined comment through associates.

Sabasota Fla Boston Red Sox Ted Williams Williams Ted Wiliams

Sports radio TV schedule notes for ADIL Shartie Ditton

Radio TV listings show Adil Shartie Ditton reco resuits at 4 43 p.m Santa Anita news on KMBC at :30 p.m. Televisuo Weratling Rusty 8 8:30 p.m. Roller Derby KTLA 6:30 p.m.

Adil Shartie Ditton KRED Santa Anita KMBC Televisuo Weratling RUSTY KTLA

Yachting honors go to Fleitz and Brown in Southern California races

George Fleitz of the Los Angeles Yacht Club and Ashley Brown of San Diego dominated weekend outer harbor and Catalina Island races. Brown's Carousel won the Brokaw award corrected time in the Catalina race, while Howard Ahmanson’s Sirius of Newport Harbor YC posted the fastest elapsed time, earning the Brock Trophy. Sirius finished 7:25 a.m. with 20:10.01, beating Chuck Altman’s Legend. Carousel, despite finishing 14th, won by 2:14.01 in 18:19:07. Fleitz’s Henahuli? capped a fourth straight Balboa Challenge Trophy defense over 14.6 miles at outer harbor, finishing eight lengths ahead of Stratford Equity Witch.

George Fleitz Los Angeles Sirius Harbor Light Chuck Altman Carousel Fleitz Rhodes Outer Harbor Stratford Enright

Bishop Nabs Women’s Casting Club Honors at Pool Event

Bishop takes top honors in the Long Begek Women’s Casting Club at Recreation Park pool on Sunday. Results show Norma Collins scoring 100 in the wet fly event, with Mary Sparke and others placing behind. Final standings include Collins 100, Waite 92, and Eishor in the mix.

Recreation Park Pool Norma Collins Mary Sparke Bishop Collins Osi Ball—Waite Rks Eishor Waite Ewarks

Boxing Card Muddled Listing From Long Beach Card

A garbled card lists bouts and participants including Tas Vermillign Drugs and a Long Beach Police event. Names appear with odd spellings and fragmented affiliations. The page mentions Cage Card tas and various teams or clubs, with unclear venues and times.

Pacific Vaive Lakswood Aldardai San Pedro Harddtare Agates Long Beach Police

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