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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1955

Page

12

Poly High track hopefuls emerge amid 1933 season buzz

Leon Forman previews a strong sophomore class at Poly High with stars like Calloway Wallace and Williams aiming for records. He notes a prolific incoming group, lists past standout marks, and predicts three upcoming seasons will see the program assert its old power. The piece also covers Pat McCormick’s training circle and a UCLA–USC basketball rivalry update near Westwood.

Bees Cees Lenn Lnoks John Calloway Henry Wallace Willie Williams Poly Leon Ghid Charles Miller Russell Miller Charlie Russell Dick Barker Irip Carl Childreth

Jordan Keeps California Lightweight Title in Salas Bout

Don Jordan retained his California lightweight title by unanimous decision over former world champion Lauro Salas at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles. The 12 round bout drew about 6300 fans, with Jordan scoring a seventh round knockdown that defined the decisive margin. Both boxers live in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Don Jordan California Lauro Salas Olympic Auditorium Jordan Salas Lauro

Bruins and Trojans clash in Westwood showdown tonight

UCLA hosts USC in a Pacific Coast Conference Southern Division feature game at Bruin gym. The Bruins carry slight betting favor as Johnny Wooden’s squad aims to avenge last season’s two USC wins while Stanford California and Washington also chase top spots in a crowded slate across the northern and southern divisions.

UCLA Westwood Trojans TCLA Forrest Twogood Troys Bruins Vela Bru Tiogood Johnny Wooden Smogie Wooden Bruin Tworeed SC Llonight USC UCDA Titans Sveathen California Stanford Bears Berkeley Indians Ahil Larry Friend Bob McKeen Howie Dgellmar Washington Oregon State Oregon Staters Oregon Hat Tdaho Idaho University of San Francisco Bil Russell & Co Jerry Mullen California Basketball Association

Helfand Calls for Clean Up in Boxing Amid Grimy Fights

New York tough guy Julius Helfand urges cooperation to purge boxing of sinister influences. He warns promoters and matchmakers to refuse business with bad characters and vows to wipe out corruption if needed. Edward J. Neil plaque presented to Carl Olson. Braddock and Ruff honored at Boxing Writers Association dinner.

New York Julius Helfand Wildcats York State Athletic Commission Boxing Writers Association Helfand Brooklyn Carlie Bobo Olson Edward J. Neil Figley Weil Associated Press Spain James J. Braddock James G. Walker Frankie Ruff Tne New York! Lighteigat Writers Vince Martinez Fighver Daly Vince S

Texan Shuns Arkansas Job

Dow Weaver, Texas Tech football coach, rejected Arkansas’ head coaching offer after Bowden Wyatt’s resignation. Arkansas athletic director John Barnhill said no definite prospects were in mind. Weaver cited commitment to Texas Tech and ongoing project as reasons for staying.

Fayetteville Ark Texas Tech Dow + Weaver University of Arkansas Razorbacks Bowden Wyatt John Barnhill Arkansas Weaver Border Conference Analis Frank Broyles

Mays Silences Boos With Triple In Puerto Rico

Mays quiets boos with a three bagger for the first time in San Juan as he helps Santurce beat San Juan 3-2. Despite earlier tensions with Ruben Gomez the crowd cheers him after his big hit and he lines up to return next month. Willie Mays injures finger but plans to fly to New York after the game.

San Juan Willig Mays Mays Santurce Nation Ruben Gomez Willie Tondly Maye Cepter Freese Ann Wille Santarea Horace Stoneham Giants Herman Branks Giant Zortilla Sanbarce Wiltin Zirelita

Vikings Road Show Previews Harbor Duel At San Pedro

Long Beach City College basketball travels to San Pedro YMCA tonight for a Metropolitan Conference clash with Harbor JC. The Vikings then host Bakersfield in LRCC action Saturday on their first campus showing in two months, after losing key players to ineligibility and injuries.

Ching GOP Tigers San Francisco Dons Santa Clara Cop St. Mary San Jose Narre Fou Nann Tony Psaitis John Meare Alin Pabele Wile Naulls Gare Morris San Pedro Long Beach City College Bakersfield Harbor JC Harbor Santa Monica East L. v Vikings LBCC Seahawks Metro Long Beach

Fights Last Night Me As Fights Last Night Me As

A garbled bout report lists multiple names and places with unclear outcomes. Names include Charley Aalas, Tauro Salas, Oscar Fhara, Buddy Turman, Zack Hi Suis, and Rocke Farman, with scattered city references such as Akland and Philadeirtva, lacking coherent event details.

Ban Praxtisto Bobby Jonen Akland Charley Aalas Konnay Angules der Joram LF Néeivs Tauro Salas Adzeles Eaminghasc Oscar _ Fhara Buddy Turman Saler Tex WEST Balm Farman Balter Barrasse Knenixeille Zack Hi Suis Philadeirtva

Wrestling Calendar Lines From Pasadena Arena

Sports calendar lists events at Pasadena Arena Ocean Park and other venues. Includes matches between USC Pepperdine and other teams with dates and locations, noting arenas and scheduled times.

Pasadens Arena Imska Ocean Park Arena Romantae Uss Rota Erenekethall USC Pepperdine Tate Downer Anend Serdag Tarhedril Snesanthans Airsta Rolleverty Gimpis Saniq Ania Ip mi

Pettit Gooky, Reluctant Star Becomes Milwaukee Hawk

Ex LSU All American Pettit, a six foot nine forward from Baton Rouge and LSU star, surprised by joining the Milwaukee Hawks and quickly becoming a sensation with 30 plus point games. He discusses adapting to pro pace, the 24 second clock, and his busy schedule while living in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Wis Hob Pettit Pettit Baton Rouge Bob Baton Rouge High School Louisiana State University Southeastern Conference Louisiana Chick Hawks Rochester Royals Milwaukee Arena Haiks Frank Selyy Furman Flash Lake Front Selsy Tof Corbin Frank Fet Tit

Terrapins Pull Cage Stunner Upset over No 2 NC State

Maryland roared back from a seven point deficit in the final five minutes to beat North Carolina State 68 64 and shake up national rankings. Maryland players Bob Kessler and Bob O'Brien sparked the comeback with a nine point run, while GW coach Bill Reichart called Maryland the second best team he had seen this year.

Maryland Johnny State Millikan Leseted En A N. C. Stato Milikan Everett Case Bob Kessler Moxandria Bob O'Brien McMechen Kessler O'Brien Case Washington George Washington Bill Reichart Marland San Francisco

Loi Picks U S Debut In Ring Clash At Beach

European lightweight champion Duilio Loi arrives in AMI Beach Florida for a 10 round telecast bout against Glen Flanagan of St Pat. Loi a 2-1 favorite, predicts victory in five rounds, while Flanagan boosts confidence after a strong win streak and a Chicago defeat of Carter in prior campaign.

Ami Beach Fla. 1 Duilio Loi Jimmy Carter Glen Flanagan St. Pat Handsome Loi Paddy DeMaren Loi Flanagan Tralian Lly Shase Chicago Campaim DeMeren

Local Sports Radio and TV Listings Mix Up

Listing shows boxing and boxing related programs with mismatched titles and channel codes. Gita Lat versus Glea Flanagen on KMPC and GELA against SCORABC on KST are scheduled with telecast times around 6 30 p m. Other items include Chai versus Flenapan on KRCA and a KRCA related feature.

Nave Zanla Anna KMPC Gita Glea Flanagen Pea Gela Scorabc

Pro Basketball Eastern and Western Division Results

Eastern Division and Western Division games reported with scores for Fort Wayne Milwaukee Philadelphia Boston New York Minneapolis Rochester and others. Thursday results include Philadelphia 102 and Boston 101 as Philadelphia edges Milwaukee in a close contest.

Western Disigion Fort Warne Mingiapolis Rochester Philadelphies Milwaukee Eemeuse Fort Wayne Boston New York Philadelphia Micceapolia

Defense for Matson Worrying Shaw Defense for Matson Worrying Shaw

Los Angeles AP reports Buck Shaw questions a single defense to stop Ollie Matson in the Pro Bowl as West battles East. Shaw notes famous backs and passers on both sides, with Norman Van Brocklin and Y A Tittle leading West quarterbacks. Wes Santee plans another four minute mile bid before a Dumont network pullout ends TV rights.

Los Angeles Ollie Matson Buck Shaw Matson Zim Trimble Shaw Norman van Brocklin Y. A. Tittle Doak Walker Detroit John Henry Johnson Joe Perry San Francisco 49Ers Sseet Quinlan Los Angeles Rams Buddy Young Baltimore Colts Wes Santee America Bob McMillen Bob Terrill Santee Sugar Bowl Dumont Television Network Jimmy Dolan

Mid-Cities Tennis Tourney Opens Saturday at Long Beach

The 20th annual Mid-Cities League tennis tourney starts Saturday at Long Beach City College courts with over 290 netters entered. Teams from Manhattan Beach to Somerset Pack compete across four divisions including men’s and women’s events across three weekends. AL Bray of Recreation Park leads class A men’s singles, with Gene Bwaich also seeded.

Long Beach City College Manhattan Beach Hermosa Beach Inglewood Madera Santa Ana Anaheim Fullerton Whittier Wilmington San Pedro Recreation Park Silverado Park Houghton Park Somerset Pack AL Bray Recreation Gene Bwaich

Senators Trade Tipton and Terwilliger for Millers

The Washington Senators announced the sale of reserve catcher Joe Tipton and second baseman Terwilliger in Minneapolis on the American Airlines field, sending them to the Miller organization in a package deal.

Washington Washington Senators Joe Tipton Itling Terwilliger Minneapoli Amavieen

Valley Gardens Wrestling Results Highlight Upset Victory

King Kang Kashey defeats Kamel Pasha in a Christman event at Valley Gardens. Pangho Valentin McDonald and Ray Winrhr also appear in the results with noted performances.

Valley Gardens King Kang Kashey Kamel Pasha Christman Pangho Valentin Mc Donald Fet Ray Winrhr

Pollard Defends Canadian Football From U S Propaganda

Al Pollard of the British Columbia Lions rebutted American rumors about Canadian football after returning from Philadelphia. He cited U S talks claiming players are unpaid and accused Canadian teams of other calumnies, saying he is happy in Canada and has no plan to return to the Eagles.

Vancouver United States al Pollard British Columbia Lions Pollard Philadelphia U. S Philadelphia Eagles Lions Western Inter- Provincial Football Union Canada Sala

Big Bear Carnival Preface Skis to Excellence

The Big Bear Winter Carnival centers on Saturday with the sixth annual Carnival Cup Giant Slalom. Open classes A B and C will race at Mt Baldy Waterman and other resorts with varying depths and 18 inches powder on Mammoth Mountain. Andy Devine donated the cup to be presented to Saturday's winner, and the event is sanctioned by the FWSA.

Big Bear South Val Mt. Baldy Ilasses Big Bear Winter Club FWSA

Cubs Hold Up Kiner Sale Then Ship Him to Indians

Chicago Cubs delayed Ralph Kiner sale citing diplomatic reasons before selling him to Cleveland Indians two months earlier. Cubs executive Matthews noted Kiner was acquired from Pittsburgh on an emergency basis in 1953 and waivers were later pursued, a deal vetoed by owner P. J. Wrigley amid player-owner disputes.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Ralph Kiner Cleveland Indians Kiner Cubs Matthews Sonnel Pittsburgh Cub P. J. Wrigley

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