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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1957

Page

7

Wilson Sinks Poly Cagers in Coast League Setback

Wilson High School upset defending Coast League champion Poly High 40-34 at Long Beach City College. Wilson dominated the boards and free throws, sinking 18 of 27 from the line while Poly managed only four of 19 charity tosses. Barry Hallamore and John Benson, both tall for the Bruins, controlled the rebounding the entire game.

Wilson High School Poly High Long Beach City College Poly Wilton Wilson Barry Hallamore John Benson Signil Hilderricks Bruins

Jordan Wins in Final 3 Seconds

Jordan Migh edges Downey High 47 46 after a late sequence. Florentine hit the winning shot with three seconds left as Batson and Knapp set up the play. Florentine and Florentine Batson combined for 12 in the final rush while Downey led 46 45 with 30 seconds remaining.

Bill Florentine Jordan Migh Downey High Onj Vikings Downey Dale 'Hagey Panthers Ronk Batson Ken Knapp Knapp Florentine Batson Ron Mizesach Jordan Hagey Tom Monson

Sailors Edge Barstow Marines Then Fight Breaks Out

Terminal Island Navy won 61 to 55 on home court as Bob Berry scored 14 in the first half before being ejected for an impromptu bout with Marine Bob Albert. Barstow Marines pressed hard but fell short in the late stretch.

Bob Berry Terminal Island Navy Barstow ‘Marines Triumph Berry Bob Albert Rarchow Navy

Excelsior Maintains Coast League Lead With Narrow Win

Excelsior defeated Paramount 47 to 32 to stay tied for first in the Coast League. Key players included Waller with 21 and Worble with 12 for Paramount, while Exediator and Johnson contributed for Excelsior in a low scoring Friday night contest on the losers' floor.

Excelsior Richarddon Payne

Whittier Hoopmen Edge Alhambra in Pacific League clash

Whittier High rallied in the second half to defeat Alhambra High 60 to 50 in a Pacific League basketball game. Klaus Van Vliet notes Whittier’s surge as the teams exchanged baskets early before the Wildcats pulled away in the final period.

Klaus van Vliet Whittier High Alhambra High Bacauater Huambre

San Diego Routs Long Beach City College 86 69

San Diego JC opened Metropolitan Conference play with an 86 to 69 home win over Long Beach City College. Five San Diego starters reached double figures as the tide turned after a close early stretch. A 52 to 28 halftime margin sealed the victory for the home team.

San Diego JC Long Beach City College Border City Russ Tyler Jim Arisim San Diego Gore Brant Rising Gb Mendoza A Bicktesonta Gibson Ray Lane Basch Long Beach Xoaner Sean Bueno Gollee Maney

Ford Hot Again Leads Dow by One in Panama Open

Ford, fresh off a Los Angeles Open win, shot a 67 Friday to lead the Panama Open at 137. Don Finsterwald and Arnold Palmer sit one and two behind, with Bayer Doering Cerda all at 140 after the halfway 72 holes.

Ford Dow Panama Don Finsterwald Arnold Palmer George Bayer Art Doering Argentina An+ jtonio Cerda

Downey Ace Registers Perfect Trap Marks in Dual Meet

Southland marksmen head to Long Beach for Western Midwinter Shoot opening rounds. Al Hammond posted a best time in the 100 yard dash while Maynard Henry and Charles Igles contributed in doubles. The Downey club added pitching and outfield note with W A Davidson of Downey.

Southland Long Beach Compton al Hammond Waukee Braves W. A.davidson Downey Andy Patko Redja Charles Igles Maynard Henty Wrinn

College Cage Results Coast Conference Scores and Notes

Coastal conference basketball results show Paced by Compton Ventures and Chapman with multiple scorers in double digits. Notable performances include 83 by Ravager and 79 by TeAnela Do sata with teams like UCLA, Pasadena CC, and Fortland appearing in the report alongside minor local showings.

UCLA Pasadena Ian TeAnela Fortand Bacrurento

Mt Carmel hands Saints 57 35 defeat in league clash

Mt Carmel remained undefeated by thumping Saints 57 35. Claiborne 6-3 center led with strong inside play while Notre Dame tied the loop title hopes with Loyola Cantwell and St Anthony High. Saints were hampered by cold shooting and Mt Carmel’s tight defense.

Mt. Carmel ‘High St. Anthony Clathorne Loyola Anthony Catholic Saints Han Notre Dame Claiborne Mt. Carmel Cru Roland Osgood Igaders

Savitt Budge Win as Larsen Benefit Start

In New York a charity tennis series began to aid Art Larsen, badly injured, with Budge Pat Savitt and Patty winning key matches before more exhibitions planned in Cleveland and the West Coast. The event raised substantial funds as 2,500 fans watched, and Budge honored old form against Fred Perry while other results included Pauline Bett y Addie defeating Gussie Moran.

New York Art Larsen Pauline Betty Addie Gussie Moran Budge Miss Moran Mrs. Addie Perry Seixas J Sam Giammalva Billy Talvert Patty

Dinghy Fleets Poised for Manning Trophy Meet

Bout of 75 boats expected in seven dinghy classes at Alamity-C sponsored Manning Memorial Trophy. Exley of ABYC defends Sabot and Jet 14 titles, with Hovey from Stagt Harbor and other top sailors absent. 46 defending champions listed across Penguin and Firefly ranks at host Duke Jones YC.

B! E Ned Manning Ieee Wille Sidney Exley Exley Fa Dick Hov Stagt Harbor Mass Palate Matson Duke Jones Metor John

City League Cage Scores

Cage scores from City League recount results with names and team totals. Documentation mentions players Pattee Dermon Mabri Gove and Sunaungiees among listed participants. No clear date or definitive teams shown in readable text.

New Gym Boon to Ram Cagers

The Rams opened their new gym with a 62 to 57 victory over the Apaches. Chester Clark led Millikan with 23 points, Stan Anderson added 21, and Clark scored 11 in the final period to erase a 20 point early lead as Hick Chermak and Stacy Heering controlled rebounds.

Rams Chester Clark Stan Anderson Millikan Hick Chermak Stacy Heering Bees

British Golfer Whitcombe Dies at 58

Reg Whitcombe, former British Open champion, died in a London hospital on Friday night at age 58 after several months of serious illness. Whitcombe had an 7 in, winning style, Millikan a loss by defeating Centen.

London UPI Reg Whitcombe Whitcombe Millikan Centen

Marciano Vaunts 1952 Title Bout Comeback Set

Jersey Oly reports Rocky Marciano plans a September comeback to challenge Floyd Patterson for the heavyweight title at Yankee Stadium. A promoter backed bout would involve Norris and the International Boxing Club with TV and radio coverage arranged. Disagreements over gate splits and Marciano’s health could affect the plans.

Jersey Oly N. J Bocky Marciano Floyd Patterson Yankee Stadium The Jersey Journal Wasdat Patterson Kim Norris International Boxing Club the Journal Paterson Tommy Hurricane) Jackson

Wright Leads Sea Island Invite After Opening Round

Mickey Wright, the 21 year old from San Diego, holds a three stroke edge at Sea Island after firing five birdies to card 72 in the opening round of the 54 hole tournament. Patty Berg, Marlene Bauer Hagge and Jo Ann Prentice are among veterans in the field as the winter circuit begins.

Sea Island Gell Mickey Wright Sea “Island San Diego Patty ‘Berg Marlene Bauer l Hagge Jo-Ann Prentice

Compton Upset by Knight Five in Coast League

The Knights upset host Compton High 57-55 after tying the game at 53-53 on a long shot by AL Rodker. Nick Fugate scored the deciding basket in overtime, giving the Knights a dramatic Coast League win.

Lyhneva Rugal Puede "Majon Iupset Compton High Knights AL Rodker Nick Fugate Jame Lynwood Compton

Golf Notes and Club Winners at Meadowlark and Virginia Clubs

Golf notes list Meadowlark Men's Club winners George Palmer A and teammates Duchart Barton Watson Cook posting 74 for the winning score. Virginia Women's Club low net tourney winner Barbara Crocker. Other results mention Jean Mann 29 low on South Course and assorted names tied in various divisions.

George Palmer Duchart H. Barton Jack Watson Bob Cook Meadowlark Barbara Crocker Virgins Jean Mann Bisty Poo Se ‘ Wetter Kronenberss

Santa Anita Race Results First Races Farcealing Ingen

Race card text shows multiple results with odd spellings and names. includes times and earnings for numerous horses, jockeys, and track events. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but list several race outcomes, participants, and approximate odds.

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