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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1956

Page

7

Compton Edges Poly In Overtime For Coast League Lead

Compton Tarbabes defeated Poly High 49 to 46 in overtime at Decker Rye to seize sole possession of first in the Coast League. Ray Reed, Tom Hughes, Mike Schleibaum and Fos Trochim starred on defense and rebounding as Compton rallied from a four-point deficit, with Hipp and Hanna delivering key plays in the late, tied regulation.

Compton Poly Decker Rye Lovie Joseph Ray Reed Tom Hughes Mike Schleibaum Fom ‘Trochim Paul’ Hipp Reed Tarbabes Hares Big Jim Hanna Smith Hanna

College Basketball Results From Mixed Conference Action

A dense OCR style recap lists numerous college basketball results across multiple conferences. Highlights include California teams such as San Antonio area rivals and Pacific squads, with scores ranging from tight finishes to blowouts, featuring Paced performances from Pepperdine, Long Beach State, Fresno State, and Cal Poly among others, plus mentions of West Coast and Rocky Mountain matchups.

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Cotero Trials Tague In Hollywood Main Event

Cotero 21 favorite over Irish Russ Tague in a scheduled 10 round televised main event at Hollywood Legion Stadium. Results note Shain and several players in a Meadowlark club event with Judy Thorpe winning low net.

Jose Luis Costerd Chicago Russ Tague Squid Williamson I Hollywood Legion Lakewood Tague al Net Cotero

Virginia Women’s Club plow net tourney results

Jerry Wynn and Macelle Willhoit highlighted the Virginia Women’s Club plow net tournament. Results: Class A, Connie Freeze won 2 up in Recreation Park match. Ferg and others posted scores as listed amid a garbled recap of players and outcomes.

Macelle Willhoit Virginia Marer Ferrie Bupsay Grooker Laie Yiune Spawr Kialay Connie Freeze Recreation Park Connty Freeze Ferg Dane Lance Mary ‘Bochware Muriel Price Eleanor Pinson Lun Adelf Lanmann Ry’ Bing Helen Carson Bain Flaming Feott

Glick Signs with Steelers as Bonus Pick in 1936 NFL Draft

Gary Glick, a 195 pound back from Colorado A&M, signed a 1936 NFL contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers after being selected as the bonus pick. The Navy veteran, praised for defense and versatility, turned down an offer from Canada and discussed terms with coach Herman Ball before returning to LaPorte, Illinois.

Pittsburgh Gary Glick Pittsburgh Steelers Colorado A&m Canada Toronto Argonauts Glick The Steelers Laporte Cels Steeler Herman’ Ball NFL U.S Navy Art ‘Davis Mississippi State JoeiXrupa Purdue

Safety drive urged for prep football gear reforms

Porter of the National Federation warns high schools to promote safer football through masks mouth guards and properly fitted pads while acknowledging uncertain protection from masks. He notes backfield and end positions as most hazardous and reports the 1955 survey linked to tooth and face injuries to headgear.

Porter Chicago H. V. Porter National Federation of State High School Athletic,Assas Federation Football Committee H Porter Cullen Pan

Cole scores 26 as Wilson routs Pirates in Coast League game

Cole poured in 26 points guiding Wilson High to a 61-49 victory over Paramount on home floor. Center Tandy Gillis grabbed 10 rebounds and was second in scoring with 14 as Wilson built a secure lead. Byron Hobbensiefken sparked a late Paramount rally but the Bruins held on for the win.

Jerry Cole Wilson High Bruins Paramount Bruin Bees Pirates Maten Wilson Quint Poly Cole Bruins Byron Hobbensiefken Wilson Tandy Gillis Faramount Gullien Ct Young Hombs Gils Syphens Halamore Walker Sellerson Balin G ‘Sullivan Sions Uo Wilson Sbba Woodward Radtorn Amy Son Burmett Grote Sulivan Murra Proase Wweculeman I Paramount Agatas Alles Maham

Border Skaters Edge Clippers In Tight Olympic Showdown

The San Diego border skaters defeated the Los Angeles Braves 24 to 23 at Olympic Auditorium on Friday night. Clippers coach Don Lewis and Braves star Agra led their teams in a close opener of the derby series.

San Diego Clippers Los ‘Angeles Braves Olympic Auditorium Don Lewis Agra ‘Braves

High School Leagues Summary Shows District Scores and Winners

Readable lines show multiple high school boys basketball results across leagues. Notable scores include Notre Dame 61 over St Anthony 9 and Arcadia 60 over Monrovia 60, with many teams like Redlands, Glendale, San Gabriel, El Monte, and Culver City posting varied results.

Cons Witton Fi Pay Compton Poly Mardin Bacabier Tawney SUNS TA Newport Gireen Grave Huntington Black Anahem Inglewood Sawaneee Cathonic Beacuse Notre Dame Serra Flix St. Anthony Ha Cantwell Loyola Sti. Citrus Redlands Casitic Eerside Bermaring Burrouzh Glendale Glendaly Hoover Phandena Mult Burbwiik Orang? Emague Brea-Obndy Great Habre Actic League Beremend San Gabriel Whitier Ob Nensel Anambra el Monte Arcadia Monravia

Saints rout Cantwell for third league win

Saint Anthony's swept Cantwell 53 to 41 at Montebello High to rise into a tie for second in the Catholic League standings. Key plays from Osgood and Stephens powered a 12-0 third-quarter run as Tramma and McKenna preserved the lead. Cantwell's Edwards led their scoring with 14 as St. Anthony's JV team also won 75 to 43.

St. Anthony's Cantwell Montebello High Iin Saints Jack Errion Walt Osgood Jim Stephens Joe Tramma Bob McKenna Osgood Stephens Neil Edwards Saint Jvs Fred Simeon Billy Kitt Bees Cees St. John Bosco Jand Dovalls Edwarey Berske Lens Stortish Eater Beriodsi Aliony Rosales

Tennis Rebels Plea for Open Events

In San Francisco the United States Lawn Tennis Association opens a diamond jubilee meeting. The Young Turks push for open tournaments akin to golf, aiming to welcome amateurs and professionals alike. Northern California official Gerald Misner notes radicals favor change, while others fear secrecy and push for a public, inclusive format. Col James H Bishop is listed among participants awaiting presidential handover.

San Francisco United States Lawn Tennis Association McMann Gerald Misner Calfornia Lakeside Golf Misner Renville McMann Juslta Fromcessful Icol James H, Bishop Nolas Golf

Panthers hold second in Coast League with 55 54 win

Jordan High edged Excelsior 55-54 to share second place in the Coast League race. Ron Boone led Excelsior with 16, while Nelson scored 18 for Jordan as the Panthers clung to the narrow victory. The Bee contest winner Excelsior 49-45.

Jordan High Excelsior Tapes Age Machisms KaMeey Sues Jordan Pilots Fairly Nelson Bob Eberhart Panthers Ron Boone Jdovduen Aatelniog Boenr Nelsdv F Stars UU Sberhard DeMars Cox & Meillian Sexton Brown Heald Doz UO Whitley Aakenlsior Rybold Harman Hordan Wxeelilor Bora Heenan Smith i Rysuie Ti

Vikes Host Valley JC in battle for fourth place

Long Beach City College hosts Valley JC at LBCC gym in a Metro Conference clash as the Vikings seek to halt a second straight league loss after a 72 56 setback Friday. Tom Batson led Vikes with 17 while Harbor and Marber rallies as Long Beach tried to close the gap.

Long Beach City College Valley LBCC Vikings Tom Batson Marber Moore Bargon Mewman Smith Phetford Pagovan Monmagna Reynolds Lone ‘Beach TL Breskovien Marfa Aleh Act D. Gravett Gravett Cellc Gunn Chetar Jouloas Noche Thompaon Cas Cuan Nl Vaaper Starkey

Loi Risks Title Bid In Crucial Duilio Loi Fight

Milan Italy Duilio Loi world ranking lightweight meets Orlando Zulueta in a 10 round bout with a possible world title clash against Wallace Bud Smith later this summer. A crowd of about 17000 is expected. Loi fears an upset could end his dreams while Zulueta believes he can win despite Loi not having seen him fight.

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Downey crushes Lynwood 60 to 36 in Coast League game

Downey junior guard Arvin Wenzelberg scored 16 points to spark a 60 to 36 victory over Lynwood High. Center Gary Dowen provided strong defense and contributed key inside plays as Downey led throughout the Coast League affair at Wilcox.

Arvin Wenzelberg Downey Lynwood High Wiicos Te Thounding Gary Doyen Downey Lowner E Michacla Saunders Norman Dupun Robter Wenzeberg Ge “Mamaan

Conlon Wins Opening Trapshoot Test at Long Beach

Jim Conlon topped 80 entrants to win the introductory handicap event at Long Beach-Dominquez Gun Club in Compton with a 97x00. John Vote of Long Beach and Maynard Henry of Los Angeles each scored 9521.00, while Conlon, Dave Frank of San Merind, and Marvin Driver of Iowa tied for first in the 16 yard singles with 599x100. Frank narrowly defeated national champ Henry and Bill Harrison of Los Angeles in the other match with a 49x50 count. Henry and Harrison had 47x80.

Jim Connton L. A Frank Henry Bill Harrison Harrison

Sanita Anita Race Results

Race results list multiple horses with drivers and times across seven races. Notable entries include Bird of Time and Lyrmite with various odds and times, plus scratched horses noted in each event.

Sanita Anita Arcoro Pullda Bao Zufelt Reading Sea Ajix Mnese Valensvelay Shoemaker Darling Ru Lamar

Seadrift Leads 700 Miles Into Coast Guard Yacht Race

Seadrift, an 85 foot schooner owned by Lyman Farwell of Newport Harbor Yacht Club, takes the lead in the 1,431 mile San Diego to Acapulco race. The Coast Guard reports Seadrift about 740 miles from Acapulco, amid a fleet that includes Diamond Head, Evening Star, Legend, Novia Del Mar, Nar Sang, and Come l among others.

Lyman Farwell Newport Harbor Yacht Club Shas Coast Guard San Diego-to-Aplaco Mex Cape San Lucas Cape Diamond Head Seattle Evening Star San Diego Legend Los Angeles Novia del Mar Nar Sang Cabrillo ‘Beach Kia‘jlua San Francisco Comel Santa Monies Altamar Newport Marilen San L Francisco Moana Carousel Vacringer Vacringer’ If Eventide Astera Mistress Nalant Aca Ipulco Elsita Reso ‘Lute Sealark Nymph Eight Bells

Wrestling Results at Pasadena Arena

At Pasadena Arena wrestlers Tom Tee Geast Kato drew while Nicky Bockwinkie defeated Jimmy Letts Roy. Hefferman joined Tolas. Jonn Demenick and Ricky Waldo drew. Lee Sensing defeated Prince Miavin who was disqualified after nine falls. Sander Seebodef. Vic Christy, Cyciané Anayader, Ted Chasty, and Gene LeBelle defeated Sunn Hernanden.

Pasadena Arena Tom Tee Geast Kato Fal Nicky Bockwinkie Jimmy Letts Roy T Hefferman Tolas Jonn Demenick Ricky’ Waldo Drew Lee Prince Miavin Sander

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