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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1954

Page

13

Coast League leaders duel as Poly and Jordan clash

Poly and Jordan, each 2-0 in the Coast League, loom as likely tied for first after tonight if Downey and Jordan win. In other action Poly faces Jordan in the big Poly game while a 50,000 added Santa Margarita Handicap headlines Santa Anita with Fleet Khal, Smart Barbara, Cerise Reine leading a six-entry field. Willie Shoemaker rides Cerise Reine with Rex Ellsworth’s Fleet Khal to Johnny Burton, Gordon Glisson steering Smart Barbara.

Poly Wilson Downey Jordan Jardan Santa Margarita Santa Anita Fleet Khal Smart Barbara Cerise Reine Willie Shoemaker Johnny Burton Rex Ellsworth Gordon Glisson E. B. Johnston Barbara CH. Jones

More Sports On PGA-14 Padua style roundup

The Panthers sit at 16 wins and 5 losses as height gives trouble to opponents. The Hares slipped after a Poly loss earlier, while the Rab bits stumble after a close call with Compton. Wilson heads to Excelsior in a key tilt as the Pilots show form despite a Poly defeat and a win over Jordan. Downey and Compton clash amid a tight schedule. Bee contests begin at 7 with all games tonight.

Panthers Hares Mt. Carmel Poly Rabbits Compton Wilson Excelsior Pilots Jordan Downey Bruins Tarbabes Lynwood

Desert Spa Hosts Races at Palm Springs Airport Course

Palm Springs hosts its sixth annual Road Races at the airport course this Saturday and Sunday. Sponsored by the Long Beach MG Club, it bills itself as the Southland’s top racing event for various vehicles. Notable entries include Joe Lesich in a Maserati, Jack McAfee, Randy McDougal, Sterling Edwards with Ferraris, Bill Stroppe in a Mercury powered Kurtis aiming for the Palm Springs Cup, and several others such as Danny Oakes, George Sawyer, Manny Argulo, Walt Rosenthal, and Jesus Chaves in diverse machinery.

Palm Springs Palm Springs Airport Long Beach MG Club Joe Lesich Jack McAfee Randy McDougal Sterling Edwards Svho Bill Stroppe Long Beach Danny Oakes Lin Sothwell George Sawyer Manny Argulo Walt Rosenthal Benz Jesus Chaves

Sports Calendar Entries From Neep Venue Schedule

Matchups listed include Raakethall at Jordan Poy Compinn at Downey Wilton at Excele lor Bocames at 7 Haakebhall at Low Beach CC Whittier Woman La Werstline-Orean Siqrk Arena Bleken wa Anvdert 6 20 Howler Derby Aninory and FB I Sante anita 17 Mm Horse iting.

Raakethall Neep Jordan Poy Compinn Downey Wilton Bocames Haakebhall Eolend Vailey Low Beach CC Whittier la Werstline Orean Siqrk Arena Bleken Wa Anvdert FBI Sante Anita

Sports Merry-Go-Round column fodder and racing chatter

A reader letter column pokes fun at past football claims and coaches while noting Palm Springs weekend races. It references Notre Dame and Chicago legends, bets on a Porsche versus Offie, a 1907 Benz hitting 100 mph in third gear, and comments from Pepperdine coach Duck Nowell and others about Southland basketball prospector Corny Barnes and Don Doll.

Mondey H. B. McDermid Michigan Rockne Stagg Bob Matheny-George Leok Hay Area Cal- Stanford Duck Nowell Pepperdine Long Beach CQ Corny Barnes The Waves Southland Dowell Hernem Globetrotters Don Doll Washington Redskin Detroit Lion Doll Palm Springs Offie Porsche Tony Freitas Old Sacramento Solon

Swim attempt sails on cold Strait of Juan de Fuca

Cilt Sorts Flo Chadvick plans a 20 mile swim across the Strait of Juan de Fuca supported by a $7500 offer from a paint company. She calls the feat the toughest of her career due to frigid water and strong currents. The item also previews various sports notes and arrivals across multiple sports figures and teams.

Flo Chadwick Strait of Tutan de Fuca U. S Canada San Diego Ace

Radio and TV Race Schedule Teases Markets and Programs

Fragmented radio TV listings show a noisy schedule with station calls and race references. Names like Cano and KeCA appear amid scattered times and program notes, hinting at a busy morning lineup and sports race updates across stations.

Long Beach YMCA Cee Cagers Suffer First Loss

Long Beach YMCA falls 42 to 34 at home as San Pedro jumps ahead. Key San Pedro players include Adriance with 8 and others like Martinez and Lacy contributing. Halftime score 24 to 19 in favor of San Pedro. subs pedal through the second half for the visitors.

Long Beach Hease Cullen San Pedro Rlenards Kelly

College Basketball Scores and Standings snippet

A fragmentary basketball result roundup lists teams such as Idaho College, Florida State, Kentucky State, and West Virginia with scores including 85 to 81 and 82 to 60. Several line fragments mention opponents like San Jose State and Florida Southern, but the text is garbled with illegible names and stray numbers.

Ase West Papperdine Ik A Jr IMFS Glendate Genta van Arnt Tech Coley Stattle Selerads Whitman Idaho College Honolure Teivergiy Ukworth Bris Franciy Indiang Hoxie Ae George Iwasmontan Bae Theims Southern Kentucky Wesleyan State Florida

Racing odds summary from track card

Anita results show Ernie Mason with Race Track Specials. Best bet Keighs Bull in sixth place, Best Chance Bet These Times in second, Most Probable Winner Freesome in first, Preferred Parle Top Turrett I Mithra. Bankroll Special War Deal in third, Clockers Tip Cerise Reine in tenth.

Ernie Mason Keighs Bull Freesome Mithra Cerise Reine

Salesmen Training Offers High Paying Opportunity

Selling is described as the top paid profession in business and a complete training program is offered. The notice invites individuals to qualify, promising competent training and in-area opportunities for selling life, accident, and health insurance to people who have written for information.

United States Lifg Insurance Company Life and Accident and Health Department

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