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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1955
Page
13
A list of race betting tips including BEST BET EI Drag in fifth, BEST CHANCE BET Aspentale in second, MOST PROBABLE WINNER Dukes Lea in seventh, PREFERRED PARLAY La Ronde to Dung Dream, BANKROLL SPECIAL Bushers Song in fourth, LOCKER S TIP Main Line in sixth.
Agua Caliente MeW 162 Calumet Farm's four year old Duke's Lea opened at 20 to 1 in the Agua Caliente future book for the Santa Anita Handicap. His price was cut from 20 to 1 to 12 to 8 to 1 and finally to 6 to 1 alongside stablemate Mark-Ye-Weil. Joe Jones and Porterhouse and Helioscope also marked new odds as Kentucky Derby champion Determine remained the favorite at 2 to 1. Rejected was second choice at 4 to 1, followed by the Calumet horses at 8 to 2.
Saint Anthony High School hosts Cathedral for a junior varsity game at 7 followed by the city tilt at 8 15. Cathedral, regarded as a top three Catholic League club, beat Cantwell in its opener and features Tony Ortega a leading scorer from Cathedral football last season. Saints leaders include John Berton Jim Stephens and Dick McGreevey. Coach Jack Errion’s five sit at 3 wins in 9 games. Bee and Dee play Catholic League tilts as Mt Carmel targets St Monica Loyola faces Serra and Notre Dame meets Cantwell.
Downey High aims to rebound after a tough opener as the Vikes travel to Wilson High for a Coast League doubleheader tonight. Poly and Bers seek wins at Excelsior and Lynwood, while Jordan hosts Lynwood in a bid for their second victory.
In Hank Hollingworth’s Merry-Go-Round the Long Beach track scene features Edgar J. M. winning $101.80 after a ticket mix up and a man misjudging a horse. The piece blends racing, jockeys, a Japanese youth, and garbled field notes with reflections on football legends and golf pros, ending with sharp, humorous commentary on sports culture.
A chaotic OCR showing race results for six furlongs with numerous horses and bettors. Names include Shiver Glen, Bunnie Bruve, Wines and Dine, Lorac, and Fair Molly among many scratched entries and time notes. irregular formatting suggests a summary of a meet with various horses, handlers, and outcomes.
The record lists scores of several college basketball games with teams like Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and San Diego, noting San Diego SAS and San Diego NTC as 69 to 69 draws while other scores show 53 63 57. The fragmentary text also contains a critical aside about a boxer named Keony being beaten before the bout and questioned pre-fight behavior and reactions.
Bobo Brazil remained unbeaten at Municipal Auditorium defeating Ail Warren in 3 19 and Kubla Khan in 15 47. Little Beaver and Brown Panther beat Fuzzy Cupid and Irish Jackie in the preliminaries. The Indian controlled pins with a Cherokee drop kick, while Chief Kit Fox outlasted Lord Blears and Gene Kiniski drew with Don Arnold.
Sophomore manager Birdie Tebbetts targets improved pitching for the Reds. He cites lefty Cine Ross and righties Jim Pearce Jerry Lane Rudy Minarein and Tom Acker as promising arms. Outfield hopefuls include Glen Gorbous and Ange Scull. infield prospect Jackie Simpson to be sent for seasoning.
L.B. State College faces Terminal Island Navy in a men’s basketball matchup at State. The 43ers carry a 3-3 record after an 0-0 double overtime loss to Caltech. probable starters include Bob Seymour Neil Peek John Miller Chuck Boller and Bob Foerster as Earl Kidd plans full squad work out tonight.
Stan Andrews announces high scores from the American Junior Bowling Congress Christmas Tournament at Major Bowl. Winners include Barbara Foster Lov Puls Buys Tom Harris 673 and Tammy Row 2057, with several named bowlers like Leola Basten and Jo Mrev among top female scores. Trophy presentations slated for bowling days. other notable marks include Dick Campbell 210, Gabe Armard 220, and Arne 031M in various divisions.
The 1954 San Fernando Stakes at Santa Anita offers a $25,000 added purse with Duke Lea and Poona I as main threats among eight rivals. Poona, famed for a 1:47.2 mile and one-eighth on turf, draws attention as Santa Anita extends racing from March 8 to 10. Other notes cover college football subtleties, baseball lineup shifts, bowling titles, golf rounds, and Harlem Globetrotters ticket sales.
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