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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1953
Page
8
Vernon Stephenson of the White Sox faces a fading All-Star run as selectors weigh 18 seasons. The piece notes his sporadic peak years, injuries, and potential retirement timelines, while comparing others like Frankie Baumholtz and Duke Snider in the race for starting NL and AL positions.
Reports from Pacific Sparttioning Bock and Sportfisherman's Dock indicate a strong fishing run Thursday. Bass and kelp were common, with two large fish landed at Horse shoe and additional catches reported at Pierpoint TT and Seal Beach. Barracuda also noted among anglers.
Seixas captured the Wimbledon crown as Wilson High School swimmers earned a nationwide sweep of NCAA prep honors. Four Wilson standouts Jim Steveson Benjo Farrell Dave Drum and Jack Webb were named to the NCAA prep All American team for premier times across events. Steveson posted top prep marks including a 52 second 100 yard free and 1 38 21 in the 180 yard medley relay with teammates Farrell Drum and Webb. The Wilson four man relay clocked 1 37 2, while Farrell posted a 1 03 in the 100 yard backstroke. All four graduates received Helms Athletic Foundation certificates.
The Yankees beat the Red Sox 5-3 in 20 innings as Tony Mize delivered a clutch two out two run double off Sid Hudson. Don Lund homered to spark Detroit past Cleveland 4-2 while the Indians slide six games back. Steve Gromek earned his third win after a seven hit effort. Vic Rasch pitched well in a high turn game.
Dick Vers of Hartnell College and Ralph Weaver of Redlands High School join the Los Angeles Rams as coaching aids for preseason. They will tutor defensive players at University of Redlands, following Hartnell’s 10-0 season and Weaver’s four-year prep coaching run with 33 wins and 4 losses.
Tonight at AL Recreation Park the Softball Card lists games featuring Ian Ward against Ammonets, and Brethren CE facing Crusaders. Other contests include United Presbyterian versus General Telephone, and Brethren Blues battling 1st Lutheran, with venues around Diamond No. 3-7 and Heughton.
The Fifth Annual Speedboat Regatta at Marine Stadium begins Saturday at noon under Lakewood Elks. Top boats such as Buddy Meyer’s Avenger JIT and Art Maynard’s Restless JIT are expected to push new California and world on board racing marks. More than 50 entrants fill the quarter mile field with time trials from 11:30 to 11:45 a.m. and 48 cubic inch classes fueling the excitement. A total of 14 events award prizes to the top three finishers in each class with parking arranged for clear view. Admission is $1 for adults with children under 12 free.
Inglewood notes nine hopefuls for the American Handicap at Hollywood Park, led by Fleet Bird and A Gleam among others. Calumet’s Jimmy Jones ponders A Gleam after her Milady Stakes win, while Royal Serenade carries high weight as Fleet Bird follows. The holiday program attracts over 50,000 ahead of the Gold Cup setup.
Los Angeles probate filing shows tennis star William T. Tilden II leaving part of his estate, valued under $5000, to 21 year old protege Arthur L. Anderson. The will declares Anderson as Tilden's successor in tennis.
A fragmented sports schedule lists events at Cate Park Avenue Field and other venues. Several entries reference baseball, motorcycle racing, bicycle racing at Burbank Velodrome, and football action, with venues including Veterans Stadium and Hollywood boat race settings.
Raiders travel to San Diego for a Thursday baseball game at Los Alamitos Naval Base. Visit includes a lead play and scheduled action between teams.
Brooklyn sealed first in the National League by a 2-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies as Milwaukee fell 3-1 to Cincinnati. Carl Erskine threw his first complete game in a month, Peewee Reese and Jackie Robinson drove in three runs each, Bud Podbielan won his fifth, Ted Kluszewski tied for the home run lead with his 23rd, Bel Crandall homered for Milwaukee, and Gus Bell answered with a ninth inning shot for Cincinnati.
Phillies manager Steve O'Neill voiced cautious optimism as Philadelphia prepared for a Dodgers game. He cited lingering injuries to Curt Simmons and noted the team exceeded expectations, playing strong baseball in June and staying within reach of the top by Labor Day.
The Carrell Speedway holiday weekend features a 50 lap Gold Cup race with motorbikes roaring into action. Long Beach driver Scroggins and Chuck Halse engage in a renewed hot battle as they prepare for Saturday night action.
The segment spotlights Martha Annwalla Beach in a newsreel about a skier identified as Ganon, an artist connected to Theater.
Indianapolis manager Tebbetts denied writing an obscene note to A. L. Hardman of Charleston during a double header at Charleston. He forwarded a sample of his handwriting to Bruce Dudley to prove his innocence and said Hardman demanded disciplinary action. Tebbetts said he disagreed with Hardman’s scoring of the first game, claiming it cost the Indians four base hits.
A radio TV sports roundup lists games and times including Hollywood versus Sacramento on KFWB at 6 80 p m and Los Angeles versus Seattle on KMPC and KLAC stations with varied start times. The note mentions Sacramento and Lewinsion arenas and a Wrenn sports tease.
Vic Seixas of Philadelphia defeated Kurt Nielsen of Denmark in straight sets 9-7 6-3 16-4 to win the All England men's singles championship at Wimbledon. The American, 29, raised his first major title as a Davis Cup captain, amid a 13,000 crowd and windy conditions.
Billy Loes, a cheerful Dodgers pitcher, says his purchase of a dog for his mother should count as a legitimate business expense. Club VP Buzzy Bavasi disagrees, and Loes expects to face financial scrutiny soon.
UCLA all-American star Donn Moomaw announced after prayerful consideration he will decline a Rams NFL contract to remain at UCLA and pursue ministry. He stressed money was not a factor and plans to graduate in February then enter Princeton Seminary in September 1954 and visit European mission fields.
In Birmingham Michigan Sam Snead the three time champ and top favorite won the first round of the PGA Championship by 6 and 3 over Bennie Adams 54 year old. Walter Burkemo edged San Barbara 7 and 5 while Johnny Palmer trailed Jack Grout after three holes. Dave Douglass beat Lou Worsham 10 feet for birdie on the second playoff hole and advances to face Snead. Pete Cooper ousted Chick Harbert 3 and 2 as others fell to qualify.
Fragmented recap shows Philadelphia and Milwaukee standings with scattered scores and team matchups. Notable items include Philadelphia at Cleveland, Washington at New York, and Brooklyn games, with mixed results and partial box details.
Plainfield, N J report notes Milton Campbell, a 24 year old former high school star, ranked second in decathlon prospects with 6388 points at the 1956 Olympic trials looming. The piece contrasts Campbell with Bob Richards of Long Beach, predicting Campbell’s chance to exceed 8054 points in tryouts and 6975 in the games, while Richards faces injury concerns and a challenging pole vault event.
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