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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1952

Page

22

Accent on Youth in Coast League Defines Padres Plan

The Pacific Coast League shows a youth focus for 1952 with San Diego Padres owner Bill Starr spending on new talent for manager Sociy O'Doul. They will mix many youngsters with veterans, signing pitcher Jack Salveson from the Hollywood Stars and targeting quick development, per coverage of managers McCredie and Haney who stress youth and speed as keys to fan interest and onfield success.

San Diego Padres Rowland Bill Starr Padres Sociy O'Doul Reles San Diego San Francisco Spgliwmmranee Aepeals Padre O'Paul Starr Jack Salveson Hollywood Stars Mey Walter McCredis RBO Portland Beavers McCredie L. Il. Gregory The Portland Oregonian Portland Pilot McCredin Chet Chadbourne Bill Rodgers O'Doul Sten Hack Angels Fred Haney Gene Baker Seraphs Haney Chavs Fred Nils

WSC Offers Kircher Coaching Post to Succeed Eva sheski

Pullman reports Alton Kircher was selected to become Washington State College head football coach to replace Forest Evashevski after a late night meeting. Kircher, 41, would be paid about 8700 annually as he awaits formal acceptance, with details of the contract still undisclosed.

Pullman Wash Alton Kircher University of Iowa Forest Evashevski Washington State College Kircher Evashevski WSC Aits Iowa Don Stavely Bob Flora Town City Wna Towa Ircher Stavely

Wakefield Aims for One Last Major League Shot

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. Jan. 12 Dirk Wakefield plans one more shot at major league baseball before giving up hope. Cleveland general manager Hank Greenberg promised him a chance. Wakefield cites a $60,000+ bonus with Detroit in 1941 and says he will only play in the majors, not minor leagues. He trains for the Indians camp in Tucson while teaching at Ed Lopat's baseball school in New York. He says, This is the last time I will try to play if I don't make it this year. He is 30 years old.

ST. Augustine Fla Dirk Wakefield Hank Greenberg Cleveland Infijans Wakefield Detroit Tigers Oakland Indians Tucson Ariz New York Yankee Ed Lopat

Cradle Bowl Thrillers End With Narrow Cabrillo Victory

Cabrillo Playground No. 2 defeated Cabrillo No. 1 on the loser's field yesterday in the annual Cradle Bowl football game by a 6 to 0 score. A safety in the final two minutes decided the outcome.

Cabrillo Playground No Cabrillo No. 1 An &6

Vike Alumni Group to Elect Officers

Selection of new officers will take place tomorrow night when members of the City College Alumni Artietic Council meet at the home of Max Highstone, council president, at 2266 Maine Ave. at 3 p.m.

City College Alumni Artietic Council Max Highstone Maine Ave

Baseball night speaker French to address Legion meeting

Larry French former big league pitcher will be principal speaker January 22 at the annual baseball night program of Arthur L. Peterson Post No. 27 American Legion at Veteran's Memorial Ride. He will discuss Junior Legion Baseball and Its Relationship to Americanism. Special Legion citations will be presented to Rocky Bridges and Dick Cole for making major league status. Local school baseball team captains from Long Beach will be honored with certificates to Clive Luckenbill Jim Hanson Jerry Jeglurn Don Schlosser Jordan Joe Amalfitano and Dave Samuels.

Larry French Arthur L. Peterson American Legion French The Legion Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Dodgers Rocky Bridges Dodgers Dick Cole St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Peterson Post Long Beach Clive Luckenbill Long Beach City College Jim Hanson Poly Jerry Jeglurn Wilson Don Schlosser Jordan Joe Amalfitan

Net Tourney Advances in Midcities Tennis Champs

Semifinals set across most flights at Long Beach City College courts for the annual Midcities Tennis Association championships. Action begins at 10 a.m. with Ken Wilcox and Clyde Brewer directing. finals booked for next Sunday.

Long Beach City College Ken Wilcox Clyde Brewer Courpes Simgles Herald Balangi Chitled Pate Karvey’ Grimshaw Carl Busch Peabony Sabie Withier Biever Kozel Ryans Tate Wither Butrigeer Geld Rona Gliva Bemitiouls Regino- Eddy Brewer-Krebbe Casch-Stromquist dahrison-Pierce Pederson-Huntevenelle Ruscell-Palazr Winoct Baehlereatarey Itartarrans

A's Refuse Rich Offer for Shantz

Chicago White Sox offered four players and cash valued at 225000 for pitcher Bobby Shantz. Athletics GM Art Ehlers denied any deal or market status, saying Shantz has never been on the market and is not available to other clubs. Lane confirmed the offer was made about a month ago and Shantz had an 18-10 record last season.

Chicago Chicago White Sox Philadelphia Bobby Shantz White Sox Frank Lane Shantz Lane Art Ehlers Athletics Sox

Daddio Signs With Cards

CHICAGO Jan 12 Bill Daddio former Allegheny College head coach Meadville Pa signs a one year contract as assistant coach of the Chicago Cardinals. A Pitt end from 1936 to 1938 Daddio reunites with Cardinal teammate Joe Kuharich who cites a coaching fraternity approach with three assistants to be hired on the same basis.

Chicago Billl Daddio Allegheny College Meadville Chicago Cardinals Daddio University of Pittsburgh Cardinal Joe Kuharich Kuharich Cardinals

City League Nines Play Four Games at Recreation Park

Four games scheduled in the City League Nines with a double header at Wilson High weather permitting. Al Plumbing faces Wilmington Eagles in the noon Wilson High opener followed by Air Force versus LB Merchants. John’s Men’s Store meets Mannis Furs at Recreation Park and Galloway Flowers plays Hod Carriers at San Pedro’s 6th and Gaffey.

Recreation Commission Lotaweather Wilson High al Plumbing Wilmington Eagles Air Force Merchants Recreation Park John's Men's Mannis Furs Gaffey San Pedro Galloway Flowers

Sunset Loop Five to Resume Play

Sunset Loop Five teams in the Sunset League face two key dates this week with crucial battles on Tuesday and Friday. Andheim goes to Fullerton on Tuesday as Newport meets Santa Ana and Huntington Beach plays Orange, while Friday features Newportal at Anaheim, Grange at Fullerton, and Santa Ana at Huntington Beach. All games are Class B preliminaries at 7 pm.

Sunset League Andheim Fullerton Newport Santa Ana Huntington Beach Orange Newportal Anaheim Grange

Suntan Gal Wins Old Hickory Handicap at New Orleans

In New Orleans on January 12 Suntan Gal, ridden by L C Caok and owned by L D Peat, won the Old Hickory Handicap at the Fair Grounds. Time 1 46 1/5, finishing a length and a half ahead of Sabaean with cofavorite Bugledlums third. Payouts were $10.10 to win and $6.00 to place. Sabaean paid $6.60 to place.

New Orleans Suntan Gal New Orleans Fair Grounds Racetrack L. D. Peat L. C. Caok Sabaean Bugledlums

Drake Star Johnny Bright Aims at 1960 Olympic Decathlon

Drake University halfback Johnny Bright announced plans to try out for the U S Olympic team in decathlon events. Bright, a 21 year old from Fort Wayne Ind, received the Swede Nelson sportsmanship award from the Boston gridiron club. Drake coach Tommy Deckard encouraged the tryout and Bright said he would delay Navy service if he makes the team.

John Bright Drake Nelson Nils Swede" Nelson Harvard Grid Boston Johnny Bright Drake University Gridiay Club Fort Wayne Ind Tommy Deckard

Sox Sell Catcher to Portland in PCL Shakeup

Boston today sold catcher Aaron Robinson to Portland of the Pacific Coast League and signed 10-year veteran Al Evans from Washington to replace him. The move marks a swap of experienced catchers as the Red Sox reshuffle their lineup.

Boston Boston Red Sox Aaron Robinson Portland al Evans Washington

Clowns to Bring Harlem Style Show to Auditorium

Basketball fans will see two major shows in the coming weeks. Runt Pullins has reorganized the Broadway Clowns into the Harlem Clowns and signed for a game against the House of David at the Auditorium on Sunday night Jan 27. A preliminary game features two Long Beach City League clubs. The Harlem Globetrotters have booked the Auditorium for Feb 2. Tickets for the Globetrotters were placed for sale last week at area sporting goods stores and the box office.

Kazmaier Ward Win New Honors

Washington January 12 The Touchdown Club honors Dick Kazmaier Prince ton as football back of the year and Bob Ward Maryland as 1951 best lineman Kazmaier named male athlete of the year to receive Walter Camp award Ward to receive Knute Rockne trophy Jim Tatum named college coach of the year Paul Brown and Otto Graham win pro honors

Washington The Touchdown Club Tonight Dick Kazmaier Prince Jton Bob Ward Maryland Kazmaier Associated Press Walter Camp Ward Knute Rockne Jim Tatum Tennessee Paul Brown Cleveland Browns Otto Graham

Hockey Scores From Early Evening Games

Taronto defeated Detroit 5 to 3 while Montreal edged Chicago 2 to 2 in a tense rivalry. Taian A. Becaney tallied a hat trick as Cleveland beat Indianapolis 5 to 2. Buffalo toppled Syracuse 4 to 1 and Pittsburgh beat St Louis 6 to 4 in other results.

Taronto Detroit Montreal Chicago Taian A. Becaney Gleveland Indianapolis Buffalo Syracuse Ittsburgh Sts Louis

Relays Slated for March 8 at Memorial Stadium

Long Beach prepares for its annual Relays track and field classic set for Saturday March 8 at Memorial Stadium. Organizers Recreation Commission Junior Chamber of Commerce and Southern Pacific AAU expect 1000 plus athletes with open division entries from Southland service groups and a return to Class B field events led by junior colleges. Rod Ballard directs the meet for the Recreation Commission.

Long Beach Memorial Stadium the Recreation Commission Junior Chamber of Commerce Southern Pacific Aau Liperene Waamer Aeseen Aangyrens Service Southland Tel Rod, Ballard Reerection Commission

Virginia Tourney heads to quarterfinals in club event

Three pairs advance to Virginia Country Club quarterfinals in a mixed format. Bert Galleher-Emmett Sullivan edge Rex Welch-Ed Demler 5 and 4 in the upper bracket while Q Stosson-Al Davis and Julio Bejarano-Milt Arthur win in the lower bracket. Stosson-Davis beat M Hubbell-Del Dyer 3 and 3. Bejarano-Arthur defeat George McDonald-A Anderson 3 and 2. The two later meet in quarterfinals as Lake tourney, ladies events, and local club notes fill the agenda with new officers named at Lakewood meeting.

Virginia Country Club “Good Fellowship Bert Galleher Emmett Sullivan Rex Welch Ed Demler M. Stosson al Davis Julio Bejarano Milt Arthur Stosson-Davis M. Bubbell del Dyer Bejarano-Arthur George McDonald A. C. Anderson Han E. Sullivan Rex Weich Ed Demier Davis M. Hubbell Tullo Bajarano Auit Arthur George MacDonald Joe Ball-Bop Reldoa Die Brownings Leltcy Chaffee Jack Kine Roy Frewo +s Joe Malarkys de Oisbunrah

Santa Anita race day finishes mixed at winter meet

At Santa Anita Park on Saturday during the 12th day of the 38 day winter meeting, horses from multiple stables including McGee, Watson and others battled through six races. Winners posted varied payouts with Top Royale and Le Monde among notable victors while several runners failed to figure.

U S Slalom Hopes Boosted By Swiss Meet Results

Andrea Mead Lawrence won the women's Swiss giant slalom by two tenths, boosting U S Olympic hopes as George Macomber suffered a probable leg injury in the Inter-National Laubperhern downhill. Macomber, from West Newton Mass, may have dislocated his shoulder and broken his leg after a fall. Verne Goodwin led the Americans in the men's race by finishing 17th, with Jannette Burr and Celina Seghi close behind in 11th tied. The 1952 Winter Games will be held in Oslo, Norway, February 14-25.

Macomber West Neston Mass Oslo Norway Mrs. Lawrence Rutland U. S&s Verne Goodwin Fittsifield Jannette Burr Seattle Wash Celina Seghi U.S

Six Hoop Tilts on Slate Here

Recreation Commission women s basketball features six games this week. Tuesday triple header at Jefferson Junior High starts with Kit Mobile Homes facing Islandette Waves at 7 pm, then Westsiders meet Jones Brothers and Trigg Construction plays Outlaws. Thursday at Hughes Junior High opens with Los Alamitos Waves versus Bob s Sporting Goods, followed by Lynn Sporting Toys versus Compton and Telephone and Mona Park versus Outlaws.

Recreation Commission Jefferson Hughes Junior High Kit Mobile Homes Islandette Waves Westsiders Jones Brothers Trigg Construction Outlaws Hughes Los Alamitos Waves Bob's Sporting Goods Lynn Sporting Toys Compton Telephone Mona Park

Newnham Wins PGA Seniors' Tourney

In Dunedin Florida on January 12 Ernie Newnham of Portland Maine won the PGA seniors golf tournament by one stroke finishing at 145 after a one under par round today He edged defending champion Al Watton of Birmingham Michigan who finished with 146.

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