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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1955

Page

11

USC Coach outlines city growth impact on track season

USC head track coach Jess Mortensen warns that rising urban populations and beach recreation threaten college track, citing how migration hurts rural farming, alters weather patterns, and disrupts training. He lists runners and prospects, noting injuries and declines ahead of the NCAA meet.

Jess Mortensen University of Southern California DR. Thoreau Southern California Los Angeles Penyo Kei Shore Matt S&c Howard Bugbee Howard Jim Golliday

Referee Frankie Brown backs Rocky Marciano Moore clash

Frankie Brown, who refereed Marciano fights, predicts a Rocky Marciano knockout of Archie Moore inside 10 rounds at Yankee Stadium. He argues Marciano’s strength and chin offset Moore’s sharper boxing and that Moore cannot freely move against a heavier puncher. Brown notes past criticism of his officiating and defends Marciano’s style as relentless punching.

New York Frankie Brown Rocky Margiano Britain Don Cockell Archie Moore Yankee Stadium Brown Seth Marciano Moore Rocky Bobo Olson Behe Tirown Prankie Marciano 3 Man

Maltzy Rest’s Strike Sinks Twink Coach in Final Game

Twink head coach Gordon Maltzberger, age 44, suffered a heart attack during the final game of a doubleheader versus San Diego at Gilmore Field. He was rushed to Washington Hospital, where Dr. Murray Small said the condition was not serious. Maltzberger remained under observation with no visitors allowed.

Gordon Maltzberger Hollywood San Diego Gilmore Field Maltzberger Washington Hospital Murray Small Maltaberger

Fraley Reviews Holiday Weekend for Celebrants Madness

Fraley surveys holiday weekend sports and events across baseball boxing tennis and rowing. He highlights Yankees and Indians pennant races, Campanella and Kaline in hot form, Marciano vs Moore signings, Connollys fate, Davis Cup context, and Henley crew results as part of a broad, era-spanning recap.

Oscar Fraley Yankees NEW York Roy Campanella Brooklyn Dodgers New York Yankees Largue Berra Taces Prophets al Kaline Brooklyn Baltimore Tiger Efal Rocky Marcizno Archie Moore

Red Sox Rally in Twin Bill Sweep Over Yankees

Boston red sox surge back into contention after a doubleheader sweep of the Yankees. Ted Williams homered and doubled in the opener, Jackie Jensen hit a grand slam, Norm Zauchin added a three run shot, and Mike Delock earned two wins as Boston reduced the gap to five games behind New York with a 4-2 and 10-5 wins.

Jackie Jensen Norm Zauchin Yankees Williams Jensen Zauchin Fox Ineh & Ight Ke Pligg Boston Red Sox Mike Sox Ted Will White Sox Kansas City Baltimore Washington Brooklyn Phildelphia Chicaso Cincinareli Sho Milwaukee New York Giants Pittsburgh Ising Ron Wercombe Duke Sni Detger Clem Labing Giants Labine Rip Repulski Windy MerCall Paul Larry Doby al Rosen Cleveland Connie Johnson Mators Hector Lopez

Major League Salute as Independence Day Bombardment Roars

Major and minor leagues combined for a record day with 57 homers on Independence Day. Duke Snider Ted Kluszewski Willie Mays and Rip Repulski led a wave of long balls as Dodgers Giants Indians and Cubs posted notable power trots. Scheduling quirks trimmed potential totals, yet records fell for shortstops and pitchers alike amid a high-scoring slate.

Baltimore Orioles Washington Senators Duke Snider Carl Furilla Dodgers Willie Mays Giants Rip Repulski Cardinals Larry Dody Indians Sniders Ted Kluszewski Redlegs Snider Wski

Fall of Trojan Gothenbers in Sweden International Meet

American high jumper Ernie Shelton of Southern California was teased Monday by European champion Bengt Nilsson of Sweden in an international track meet. U S victors included Pete Dwyer in the mile Josh Culbreath in the 400 meter hurdles Jim Lea in the 400 meter run Don Viex in the shot put and Harold Connolly in the hammer throw.

Jon Arnety Tos Jon Sopit Mit UCLA Eleva Jeter Anther Floy Carhen Teg Difficnty Senis Redcat Nim Ernie Shelton Murray Coburn Dim Peckar Bob Weiles Whio Chuck Swinder Santa Ana JC Wiy Ellingson Crames Wayne Rithell Edwards Gothenbers Sweden California Bengt Nilsson U.S Pted Dwyer Josh Culbreath Jim Lea Don Viex Harold Connolly

Local SportsRadio and TV Baseball Clasate Highlights

Radio and television listings show a baseball program on KFT at 1 pm and RMPC coverage at 1 20 pm. Fishing segments and a hall of fame feature also appear, with schedule notes and channel references.

TV Ang RMPC KFT Tiacins Lahis

18 Year Old Greta Patterson Sets Erie Swim Record

Greta Patterson of Batavia New York completed a 13 hour 3 minute swim across Lake Erie from Desort to Crystal Beach Ontario. She started at 6 33 am and ended after 15 hours and 3 minutes, tackling wind and cramps with trainer Lawrence Slocum aboard, amid 20 000 spectators.

Crystal Beach Ont Greta Patterson Batavia N. Y Lake Erie Desort Skagola Greta Lawrence Slocum Attica Slocum Tye Youngstown Toronto

Padres and Stars split slugging doubleheader at Gilmore Field

San Diego Padres and Hollywood Stars played a high scoring doubleheader at Gilmore Field, Padres won the nightcap 8-6 after taking the opener 13-6. Al Federati and Ed Bailey sparked key hits, while Lee Walls and George Freese produced big innings for the Padres. Red Munger and Al Lyons earned wins in the two games as both clubs head into Wednesday action.

San Diego Hollywood Stars Gilmore Field Ronning Padres Stars Hollywood Bob Elliott Lee Walls George Freese Eddie Brauth George O'Donnell al Federati Ed Bailey Reslefer al Lyons Sibs Red Munger Tammy Herrera

Lech Sa Lech Sa AOL WOOd Odds and Oddball Scores

Fragmented OCR sports snippet lists scattered scores and team names among odd phrases. Mentions include San Francisco, Seattle, Sacramento, San Diego, and New York with various inning counts and tentative results. Context unclear due to garbled text and inconsistent capitalization.

Jowle Leads Open Golf Qualifying at St Andrews

Frank Jowle of Yorkshire shot 72 on the Old Course to move to 135 total after a 63 on the New Course, grabbing a four stroke edge over Peter Thomson. Joe Conrad and Thomson both posted strong rounds as others struggle to qualify for the Open proper starting Wednesday.

ST. Andrews Scotland Frank Jowle Yorkshire St Andrews Peter Thomson Australia Joe Conrad San Antonio Texas Thomson Conrad George Fazio Maddie Lowery San Francisco Jack Munger Dallas Lansky Johnny Bulla Pittsaporeh Bulla Mortie Dutra Los Angeles

Fleitz Trims Irish Rival at Tish Lawn Tennis Championship

In Dublin the Tish Lawn Tennis Championship opened with three young American players winning first round matches. Top seed High Stewart defeated Julian Drury-Byrne 7-5 6-2, John Fleitz beat John Lavall 6-0 6-4, and Bob Berry eliminated Bob Stveetman in straight sets.

Dublin High Stewart Julian Drury-Byrne U. S John Fleitz Long Beach Calif John Lavall Ireland Bob Berry Los Angeles Bob Stveetman Li Gt

Trabert weighs pro plans amid tax worries for Tony

Wimbledon champion Trabert said he has no professional plans yet and would consider pros if offered. Taxes on lump sums from contracts worry him. Savage defeated Sammy Walker to win a 10 round bout at St Nicholas Arena, staying amateur to build business contacts for his firm.

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