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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1954
Page
15
Picks list names Best Bet First Bond second Best Chance Bet High Nation third Most Likely Winner Gesticulator sixth Preferred Parlay Dinamingo to Vonderoga Bankroll Special Cin't Upset first Clockers Tip Hour Regards sixth.
A Friday draw at Rancho Santa Fe Country Club brings Harry McCarthy Wayne Otts and about 160 Southland pros and amateurs chasing 40 qualifiers for the San Diego Open. Legends like Bing Crosby and Ed Porky Oliver mingle with gala attendees as field battles tough course records and a celebrity charged atmosphere.
Arlington Handicap headlines the list of 108 nominees for the $160,000 Arlington Handicap on Arlington Park turf. Native Dancer, first grass-named horse, aims for a 24 year turf debut against 107 others. his 18 dirt wins highlight a stellar two season score of 743,920. He trails only Citation Stymie Armed in all time money rankings.
Monday night bowling at the Major featured frequent 200s with Ray Hale leading at 45-597 and numerous high series. Honor roll names include Maynard Lockwiller, Hal Richardson, Sandy O’Neil, Sob Hal, Woody Olivier, Speed Thornton, and others. women and mixeds show notable scores, while Jola and Art Tall post strong marks in various events and divisions.
The 11 l year old phantom track of the Empire City Racing Association died today. James Butler, operator, said no dates will be requested this year as the State Racing Association assigns schedules. Once based in Yonkers, Empire City faced war time closures and later sold to trotting interests in 1949. Belmont Park opposed the arrangement and the likely dates span Belmont Park, Aqueduct, Jamaica, and Saratoga.
Fragmented OCR text lists names and terms such as AT RANTA ANITA and various proper nouns. No coherent events or outcomes are readable. Entities appear jumbled with multiple misspellings and nonstandard phrases.
Long Beach City College hosts El Camino Viejo in a decisive Metro Conference clash with first place on the line. El Camino touts a standout lineup led by Allen Herring and Jerry Mitchell, while the Vikings aim to extend a rare loss to the visitors to one in 14 games. The February showdown could tilt the league race and futures.
Santa Ana College football coach John Ward disclosed a 1960s style schedule with a fall trip to Phoenix for an away game against Riverside opening September 17 and a Thanksgiving finish at Fullerton. The Dons face a heavy road slate in the Eastern Conference with four of the last six on the road, including a first Phoenix meeting with Navy in 25 years under a home and home contract.
Compton College TarTars face Pasadena City College at the Bulldog arena hoping to sweep the series after last season wins 87 45 and 73 51. Pasadena hosts first home conference game as Len Yandler expects home court to swing the matchup. Key starters include Archie Rambeau Skeet Banton Maurice Washington Ches Edwards and Deward Mitchell.
Elroy Hirsch, known as Crazylegs, passed tests after a head injury in Sundays Pro Bowl. Doctors say no permanent damage from a concussion with temporary memory loss, and he will return to the Ram football season. he participated in post game discussions with reporters.
Philadelphia report notes Jesse Owens, former Ohio State track star and Olympic champion, will be honored at the Philadelphia Sportswriters annual dinner on January 25. The announcement highlights Owens as a famed track figure and Olympic gold medalist.
In Los Angeles George Goodale, secretary of the Pacific Coast League Baseball Writers Association, announced Bobby Brogan as manager of the year and Dale Long as most valuable Mayer for 1953. Monday revealed George Donnell as rookie of the year, complicating his duties as publicity spokesman for the Los Angeles Angels, rivals of Hollywood.
Saint Anthony's High School prepared for a Catholic League game against Cantwell on the home floor at 8 15. Coach Vince Devaney called for more teamwork on offense as his squad seeks a first division spot behind sharpshooters Leo Apel and John Berton.
Philadelphia manager Steve ONeill said Willie Jones will stay at third base for the Phillies. He warned Jones is his own worst enemy at the plate with a swing that costs him 40 to 59 points off his average. Jones batted .225 last season, down 25 points from 1952 and 60 from 1951, and ONeill said he has a bad swing he won't correct.
The calendar lists various events with odd spellings and partial names including Collinge Gavkrttenlle LECC at BL Cae mind and Loyola at, 3:20 p.m. Prep Hayetball/Jordan, Witton at Lynwood, Excelsior at Spawnes, Cantwell at St. Anthony's, Santa Anita racing at 4, and wrestling at South Gale Arena 8:30 p.m. The fragmentary text suggests a packed day of sports events across multiple venues with unclear team and place names.
La Verne hosts Pepperdine rival in a 7 p.m. clash at the National Guard Armory. The Leopards beat Cal Poly San Dimas 64-60 last week, while State previously topped Leopards 75-61. Coach Earl Kidd will start Becker, Davis, Ring, Seymour, and Wright as Pepperdine handed the 49ers a 79-64 defeat in their last meeting.
Brooklyn report recalls Freddie Herman from Los Angeles who fought Carmine Flore at Eastern Parkway. The 140-pound contender stopped after the third round as claimed leg paralysis prevented a fourth. Floyd Babe Herman of the Dodgers flourished in the late 1920s and early 1930s.
New York report notes Richard Pancho Gonzales, a 25 year old Los Angeles star with a strong serve, leading money winnings on Jack Kramer’s professional tennis tour as one-fifth of the season completes. He has earned about 1,170 dollars and holds a 13-6 singles edge over Segura of Ecuador with Sedgman and Budge also prominent.
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