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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1955

Page

11

Trotters Casaba Show Here Tonight

Local trotting event headlines a Casaba show with wagers listed. Anita Handicap is noted for Tuesday. First post at 1:00 P.M. Cloudy and muddy conditions expected. Capt Lark favored in early race. Membrillo tipped as likely winner in the fourth, Guilton Macero a best chance in fifth.

Capt Lark Guilton Macero Membrillo Mimus Jack Magic Bankroll Very Vitra Locker Tifaction Jackson

Casting King Posts Perfect Score Here

National champion Don Meyer of Burbank earned a perfect 100 in the ounce ball event at the Long Beach Casting Club Midwinter Tournament held at Recreation Park pool. Three perfect scores occurred, with Meyer's mark sharing the day with Hokanson, Bishop, and others as top finishers across wet fly and limit events.

Don Meyer Burbank Long Beach Recreation Park Pool Gil’ Hokanso Rancho Red Gun Club Jennie Bishop Meyer Betty Brewer Santa Monica

Hollywood Stars Announce 24 Spring Exhibition Games

Club president Robert H. Cobb announced the Hollywood Stars will stage 24 spring exhibition tilts this year. The schedule opens practice on March 7 in Anaheim and the first game on March 12 against the Los Angeles Angels at Anaheim. Other practice opponents include PCL All-Stars Portland USC UCLA Seattle San Diego and Fort Ord.

Hollywood Hollywood Stars Los Angeles Angels Robert H. Cobb Stars Anaheim Angels Portland USC UCLA Seattle San Diego Fort Ora

Pro Cagers Vie at And The Harlem Globetrotters

The Harlem Globetrotters bring their act to the Municipal Auditorium for a two game set this week. They open against the Philadelphia Sphns with the Toledo Mercurys and Washington Generals also on the card, featuring Goose Tatum and a lineup of noted stars. Tickets available at Proctor's Sporting Goods or the Auditorium box office.

Harlem Globetrotters Casaba Municipal Auditorium Trotters Toledo Mercurys Philadelphia Sphns Washington D. C Renee Goose) Tatum Abe Saperstein Leon Hillard Walter Dukes of Seton Hall Bill Garrett J. C. Gipson Elmer Robinson Josh Grider Clarence Wilson Red Klote Dick Thiesen Duquesne Spivey Pete Monska Son Louisville Ewski Temple Pauly Brandenburg Cardinal Marvin Kaulkins Lafaye ‘Nan Villanova Richard Bergman Dick Miles Jimmy Yvonne Garnec Farias Pete Woodrow Proctor's Sporting Goods W.' Broad Auditorium Ibox

Kennedy wins Class A fall-events title in Long Beach bowling

Frances Kennedy led the last squad to a 1611 total and the Class A title at Belmont Bowl in Long Beach. Lil Crawford joined other Class A winners, Kate Gerber claimed the doubles crown with 1127, Rosie Butcher won singles with 603, Beverly Fatten took Class B singles with 565, and Freida Runner with Mag Signall earned the B doubles 981. Barbara Peters claimed Class singles, while Mildred Port and Inky Sutherland won the doubles.

Frances Kennedy Long Beach City Belmont Bowl Lil Crawford Kate Gerber Rosie Butcher Beverly Fatten Freida Mag Signall Barbara Peters Mildred Port Inky Sutherland

Johnson and Buck Victors in Mid-Cities Tennis Tourney

Johnson and Buck won straight-set victories Sunday to reach the finals of the 20th annual Mid-Cities tennis tournament at Long Beach City College courts next Sunday. Matches included Buck beating Pattee Tate and Johnson defeating Course, with several doubles results noted.

Buck Aaroon Johnson Long Beach City College Cine Buck SS Vate A Johnson Doubas Pattee-Tate Feck den Haker-Davis T Penrose Winton J. @. Bond P. Davis Sy Johnson Coursei Penrose S. Willams Boubies Metzrey Harbec Somson Nalussaa Hathaway-Fenton man-Shafer

College Hoop Standings Jumps 84 Feet Without Skies

A dense OCR summary shows varied sports data with college basketball standings, player names, innings and team scores. Entities include Dena Watts, Osirholts, Lyons, Palica, Pettit, Picart, Lacey, Merchants, Eagles, Pirates, and Eastside Church of Brethren. The fragmentary text lists players, teams, and game results across multiple sports contexts with inconsistent formatting.

Vern Allen Wins Long Beach City Class A Doubles Title

Dolores urged Vern Allen to enter the Long Beach City Class A doubles tournament where he partners with a fellow employee. They share the $40 prize money after a late decision that began in 1947 and saw Vern improve from a 143 average toward near 170 with a top 237 game and 808 four-game series.

Dolores Vern Allen Long Beach City Feppenwood the Boulevard Bouwle‘yard Virginia Patty Rita

Flying Wheels Roll Past Jersey Wheelers in Naval Hospital

The Long Beach Flying Wheels defeated the Jersey Wheelers 65 to 36 before an audience that included Congressman Craig Hosmer. The win marked their second victory in three games on a East and Midwest tour against what was then the national wheelchair basketball champion. The Flying Wheels opened strong, trailing 11 to 4 early but then dominated with rapid, high level wheelchair maneuvers.

Bethesda Long Beach Flying Wheels Craig Hosmer Jersey Wheelers Naval Hospital Pilos doLe Beach East Midwest

Poly-Wilson Clash Tops Cage State Race in Coast League

Long Beach three entries Poly Wilson and Jordan share first at 4-1 in Coast League. They begin a busy week with Poly and Wilson meeting at Long Beach City College while Downey hosts La Verne and St Anthony’s plays Loyola. Downey-Jordan pits Far Dan’s tall men against Downey’s speedy lineup.

Poly Wilson Jordan Long Beach Loyola LaVerne College Long Beach State College Long Beach City College Vikings Dan Downey Panthers Knights Wison Bob Dye Very Cal Poly LaRiverne Jordan Vicuba John Ruebel

Pat Lesser Defeats Barbera Remack In Doherty Final

In Miami Pat Lesser of the University of Seattle defeated Barbera Remack of Sacramento 6 and 5 to win the Doherty women's amateur title. Lesser led after the seventh hole of the 36 hole final, built a five up advantage after 18, and closed out on the 31st green with a par four.

Miami, Fla Pat Lesser University of Seattle Mabiawel Ama Aus Agers Meaumar Cine Teur Barbera Remack Mss Lesser Sacramento Calif Miss Lesser Seattle

Sports Calendar Basketball and Wrestling Highlights

Basketball listings include Jarnal Glourarsuers facing Teledo Mercuries in preliminary cast in Philadelphia with Sphas va and Washington BC Generales at T1930 Pom. Wrestling notes Hallywood Leelow Stadium 8 39 p m and Derby at Hollywood Sports Arena with Zasiside Arena priced at $130.

Jarnal Glourarsuers Teledo Mercuries Philadelphia Sphas Va Washinguar Generales Hallywood Leelow Hollywood Sports Zasiside

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