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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1956

Page

7

Wilson Rally Stuns Jordan Quintet In Coast League Play

Wilson High erased a seven point deficit in the fourth period to beat Jordan 49 to 33 at Wilson Gym. Ben Sexton sparked a late surge with six final quarter points while Harry Hallamore and Jerry Cole led a ten minute rebound run that held Jordan to one field goal.

Wilson High Jordan Panther Bruins Wilson Panthers Ben Sexton Bruin Harry Hallamore

Funeral Services Monday for Jockey Leroy Nelson

Funeral service for jockey Leroy Nelson will be conducted Monday at 10 30 a m at the Church of the Recessional For est Lawn Glendale Bert Thompson western manager of the Jockeys Guild said Friday Nelson died Wednesday from injuries during a riding accident at Caliente Sunday

Leroy Nelson Church of the Recessional Forest Lawn Glendale Bert Thompson Jockeys Guild Nelson Caliente

Vir ginia Women’s Club tourneys crown multiple winners

In Virginia Women's Club play Marge Ferrie tied for first in Best Nine Holes and Criss-Cross events. Ruth Miller claimed monthly low net and ringer honors at Recreation Park, while LaVerna Johnson led Lakewood Club play with high finishers and various class winners noted across clubs.

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Poly Sets Hot Pace as they rout Lynwood High

Poly led 34-17 by third quarter and rolled to a 113 point win over Lynwood High. Ralph Acosta grabbed 12 rebounds and scored while Jim Hanna added 10 for the Coast League leaders. Starters Hipp Shelf and Hanna paced Poly as reserves contributed in a strong team effort. Poly JV defeated Lynwood's JV 51-20 in prelims.

Poly High Op Ofj Ralph Acosta Hanna Poly Lynwood High Paul Hipp Henry Shelf Hares Ake Ae Ee Aelanty Wallace Jim Hanna R.S. John Hipp S ‘Pinto Lynnrood

Apprentice Race Slated Sunday at Caliente Track

Caliente Race Track plans a Deb Star race this Sunday featuring three apprentice jockeys from Santa Anita against three Caliente riders. The 2 mile flat event marks the first all apprentice race since Hollywood Park halted such days seven years ago. Six entries include Sentz Anite Don Lewis Larry Gilligan George Gibb Allen Dagg John Cantarini and Ronald Archer.

Santa Anita Hollywood Park Fat Sentz Anite Don Lewis Arcadia Course Larry Gilligan George Gibb Caliente Bug Allen Dagg John Cantarini Ronald Archer

Lightburn Eyes Lucrative Offers After Tight Fight

San Francisco bout ends in split decision with Lightburn edging Lopes 58-52 on one card and 56-54 on another as bleeding cuts and a gory eye mark the rugged eight and tenth rounds. Referee scores 55-54 for Lightburn. United Press calls Lightburn winner 55%-54. Manager says plans to fly East, nothing immediate scheduled.

San Francisco Ludwig Lightburn Ludwig Honduras Newander Lopes York Fromtline Califor Nia Joey Lopes United Press Lightburm Lopes Jack Silver Toby Invin Lightburn Eddie C. James Allie Clark

Mizell Honored In Cuban Winter League Showdown

Cuban Winter League ceremony praises southpaw Mizell who struck out six of the first seven batters he faced in his 11th win. He receives awards from Mike Gonzales, and vows to perform well for the St. Louis Cardinals after two years in the Army.

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College Basketball Results Across Pacific Coast Conference and West

A ragged recap lists scores from Pacific Coast Conference and West Coast matchups. UCLA 84 over Washington State 72. Cal 82 over Stanford 77. Fresno State, Pepperdine, Long Beach City College, Santa Monica, Harbor, El Camino, and others posting varied scores. Several institutions like USC, Idaho, San Jose State, and Oregon State appear amid a broad, inconsistent tally of college basketball results.

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Downey Dumps Pirettes in Coast League Victory 78-47

Downey High captured its first Coast League basketball win in a decisive 78 to 47 home victory over the Pirettes. The Downey lineup dominated with a lopsided first half, building a 37-16 lead by halftime and retaining command through the final buzzer.

Downey Downey High Paramount Vikes

Pop Bachtelle Baseball Vet Rites Held

Funeral services for Daniel Pop Bachtelle 69 former head of a top city baseball family were held at Hunter Chapel with Rev Quentin P Boyer officiating Interment planned at Westminster Memorial Park He died of a heart attack Thursday A former major league player with Washington he led roal circles as manager of semi pro teams through the late 1930s and 1940s He is survived by his wife Mary five sons two daughters and a brother Five sons Claude Lloyd Ray Buddy and Capt Stewart Ras Bachtelle son Ray played at Wilson High and Buddy at LBCC and UCLA.

Daniel Bachtelle Hunter Chapel Quentin P. Boyer Westminster Memorial ‘Park Missouri Long Beach Washington Pop Mary Claude Lloyd Ray Santa Ana Buddy Garden Grove Capt Stewart Ras) Bachtelle Air Force Academy Wilson High Bas LBCC Fresno State UCLA

Whitewater over Burns 8 6 in two overtimes

Whitewater High School beat Burns High 8 to 6 after two extra periods. The halftime score stood 0 0. The likely rematch on Friday the 13th may be avoided by both teams.

Burns Kan Whitewater Burns High Schools

U S Girl Skier Katty Rudolph Critically Injured in Austria

U S Olympic skier Katty Rudolph from Reno suffered a broken second vertebrae in her neck during the women’s downhill at Kitzbuhel. Dr Frederich Pfshl said the condition was critical and she was rushed to Salzburg by Red Cross ambulance for treatment amid conflicting reports of possible injuries and hospital updates.

Kitzbuehel Austria Tatherine Katty) Rudolph U. S Reno Frederich Pfshl Salaburg Red Cross Orunette

Buna De Showey City League Continental 430

Fragmented OCR text mentions Buna De Showey Morrison S Be oo Continental tie alte and other unclear items. This brief contains scattered names and phrases with no clear event, date, or outcome.

Continental Buna Morrison S Cates Sul

An Impossible Odds In IST RACE-3 And Related Events

A fragmented OCR report lists IST RACE-3 results with multiple horses and odds, including entries such as Chante ooo, Tiger Lod, Giz, and Sunny. It mentions Scratch, Scratched, and various race-connected notes with unclear scores and times amid inconsistent formatting.

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Winter Olympics Squabble Delays Open at Cortina for Tuneups

At Cortina d Ampezzo the bobsled event and track opening faced delay as officials argued over practice access. Teams from the United States, Britain, Sweden and Romania pressed for more practice time while Italy and the Olympic committee weighed fairness and scheduling, delaying the start until Sunday.

Cortina D'Ampezo Italy Germany Belgium Federico Ter Theshak Tershak U. S Giordano Fabien

Long Beach City College Beats Santa Monica in MVC Opener

Long Beach City College stunned Santa Monica 70 to 51 in the Metro Conference opener paced by Tom Batson and James Smith on the Viking floor. Ralph Smith added 22 in the second half as LBCC improved to 2-11. James Smith played standout defense holding Jay Snelson to four points. Santa Monica’s Rombaugh and Bora led with 8 and 4 points respectively.

Smith Bays Long Beach City College Santa’Monica Viking Vikings Tom Batson James Jimmy Ralph Smith Long Beach James Smith Jay Snelson Santa Monica Bakersfield San Diego Art Powell Sate Diantes Rataon Snelson White Thompson I Thetford Willams Smith Harman J.B. Smith S T. Williams Long

Bev Fleitz Defending Phoenix Net Title

Bever ley Fleitz of Long Beach opened defense of her Thunderbird Invitational Tennis Tournament crown in a match with Victoria Palmer as she pursues a repeat women’s singles title.

Phoenix U2 Pert Beverley Baker Fleitz Long Beach

Roller Derby Tonight and Local Sports Schedule

Tonight's calendar lists roller derby featuring Olympic 4 Jorentiing Jorentiing at Aree with 133 30, plus San Diego JC visiting LCC for basketball at 3. Also noted is Pepperdine BoP event, a neon horse racing Ceinde and Fontoali-Pro Bowl at Coiteeum ped torium.

Olympic Jorentiing—Baatalde Aree San Diego JC LCC Brel Pepperdine Ceinde Neon Fontoali Coiteeum Ped

Saints Rally Past Serra for Catholic League Victory 59 45

St Anthony edged Serra 59 45 to stay atop the Catholic League as Rod Dovalis hit 20 points and led the offense. The junior varsity won 65 37 in the undercard, while Jim Stephens and Jim Camprell each scored in double figures for St Anthony.

St. Anthony Serra Rod Do Valis Carmel Notre Dame Saints Dovalis Sraske Raley Catholic League Simeon Will

Compton Beats Pilots 45 to 39 in Toast League

Compton High defeated Exelsior 45 to 39 Friday night to break a 37 all tie. Ray Reed’s feisty play helped spark the rally while Compton’s defense limited Exelsior’s scoring. Substitutes saw limited action and scoring was spread across the home squad.

Ray Reed Compton Excelsior de Mara Stearne Hunneth

Prep Basketball Scores From Local Leagues

A noisy slate of prep games across multiple leagues yielded varied results. Schools listed include Notre Dame, Layol, Centennial, Beverly Hills, and Santa Fe with scores ranging from tight bouts to blowouts, highlighting regional matchups like Orange League Tuslin versus Le Habra and NEEM League Beverly Milla against Culver City.

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Wrestling Results At Waandens Arena Tome

Rocky Valentine defeats Kato while Jon Blanchacd loses to Rocky Joonnef Lea Hesning faces Cyclones Auvaye and Juan Hernandez in the Waandens Arena event.

Waandens Arena Tome, Rice Rocky Valentine Drevt Treag Kato Jon Blanchacd Rocky Joonnef Lea Hésning Cyclones Auvaye Juan Hernandez

Rhodes Eyes Regular Spot in Outfield Under Rigney

Rhodes, 38, sought a regular outfield role with the New York Giants under manager Bill Rigney after a 1954 World Series season. He faces a tough start following a hospital visit for shock and a forehead cut from a car accident, but hopes to prove himself as a full-time outfielder this year.

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