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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1956

Page

6

Wrigley Jinx Plagues Stars In Doubleheader Shuffle

Los Angeles racked up its fifth straight home win, edging the Stars 3-2 as Freese drove in two runs and Hillman worked seven strong for the Seraphs. The game featured a Wrigley Field jinx narrative with two clubs mixing in a midseason series, while other notes mention trades, Olympic talk, and birthdays in a wide sports digest.

Red Adams Los Angeles Angels Joe Trimble Hollywood Stars Twinklers Wrigley Field Los Angeles The Stars George Freese Dave Hillman Freese Press-Telegram Tong Beach Cellt Illman Seraphs Seattle Portland Kia Holly Holl L.A

McCormick Cops Another Crown In AAU Swim Meet

McCormick sweeps diving as Pat McCormick dominates with five titles and Mel McCormick leads a prolific record set. Miss Mann sets a world record in the 200 meter butterfly while Betty Mullen Brey Carin Cone and Carolyn Green defend titles in the closing events.

Tyler Texas Miss Green Shelley Mann Mel. McCormick Long Beach Calif Miss Mann Ace Walter Reed Swim Club Washington Betty Mullen Brey Carin Cone Ridgewood N. J Carolyn Green Fort Lauderdale Fla

Minor Loop Results From Caldoxn ia League Scores

Scores from several minor baseball leagues show Fresno over Visalia 8 to 7 and Modesto winning 4 to 3. International and Western Association matches are listed with varied results including Chattanooga 9 over 4 and Mobile 6 over 1, with several games postponed or incomplete.

Caldoxnia Leagle Fresno Visalia Modesto Bakorntissa Reno S. Salim Blackton San Joan Ie American Association Trdlenavolle Nent Apolle S.elie Tauiesile St. Paul Sere Palen We Oenester Miami Iss Folia Haynnn Vom. Ostparets Tnague Report Dalles Alten City Austle Zu Houston Lea Halonie & Sousheen Association Chattanooga Snvtilt Emicgant Cnata Tle Rete Xempris I. Rev Oe Mobile Kiln Tagcve Arenes Aioe Allamsport Alla Geheneciady Sohastent Binghamton Reading Peaches Ag Molinos Sioux Ciea

Stars debut mix of Cobbs Freese in Portland tilt

Cobbs and Gene Freese opened with the Stars after moving from Pittsburgh. Portland Beavers bats tag Artie Shallock early, Don Fracchia mishandles a grounder to allow the winning run by Lettrell in the fourth. Seattle errors mount as Ed Basinski and Luis Marquez spark the win with three for four efforts.

Los Angeles Casey Wise Gene Mauch Bob Coats Freese Joe Duhem Roltan Mejias Spock Jacobs Hollywood Immg A. C. Stevens Stars Cobs Gene Freese The Pittsburgh Portland Beavers Artie Shallock Und Jack Lettrell Don Fracchia Seatte Ed Basinski Luis Marquez Seattle San Diego Sacramento Vancouver San Francisco Mounties Ebba St. Claire Carl Rapp Dick Sisler Sacra Menta Jackie Tobin George Risley

Shirley Fry Captures Wimbledon Championship Title

Shirley Fry of St. Petersburg defeated Angela Buxton 6-3 6-1 to win the Wimbledon women's singles title, the first major victory for Fry as she overwhelmed Buxton with aggressive net play and precise backhand attacks. Lew Hoad and Ken Rosewall won the men's doubles, and Hoad later claimed the men’s singles title with a four-set win over Rosewall.

Wimbledon England Shirley Fry St. Petersburg Fla Miss Fry Alicia Miss Buxton Angela Buxton Oflthea Gibson Service Britain Louise Brough Didon Misa Buxton United States Doris Hart Tal Buxton Australia Lew Hoa Ken Rosewall Nicola Pietrangell Orlando Sirola Italy Head Rosewall U. S Shirley Fry Associated Press

Steed Receives Five Day Ban for Notable Mount

Jockey Willis Steed drew a five day suspension Friday for a poor ride Wednesday aboard Marked Action in the fourth race at Hollywood Park. It was his first mount since surviving from the East recently.

Radio-TV Sports Schedule Fragment Shows Data

An unclear radio television listings fragment references Angela and MPC race recreations. Contains partial times and station labels with unreadable names and places. The readable bits suggest a sports radio TV navigation snippet with unspecified events and channels.

USC Faces Key Probe in Pacific Coast Conference Aid Case

A closed door Pacific Coast Conference meeting in San Francisco continues the investigation into illegal athlete aid at USC. If boosters are found guilty, penalties could shift conference policy. Earlier, Washington and UCLA were fined and penalized, with probation cutting championships and bowl earnings for several seasons. Miller Leavy of UCLA alleges USC boosters paid 71 225 to 60 athletes. California denies a phony job racket claim.

University of Southern California Pacific Coast Conference San Francisco Trojan Washington UCLA Stitt Uclans Washingto Miller Leavy Ucla Aluronus USC Southern California Educational Foundation California Schoo

Oklahoma Slugger Mantle Captures Street Cheers in 60-Home Run Chase

Review of public support for Mickey Mantle as he closes in on Babe Ruth's 60 homer season. Mantle leads Ruth in early counts with 29 homers in 76 games, and fans from golfers to farmers feel he has replaced Ruth as the people’s favorite. Months of decisive action loom as Mantle aims to surpass Ruth in September.

New York Mickey Mantle Bane Ruth Airlines Oklahoma Ruth Mickey Hack Wilson Hank Greenberg Babe Mantle

Klu's Homers Put Reds Ahead In Tight NL Race

Ted Kluszewski delivered a torrid homer binge boosting the Cincinnati Redlegs to first place in a crowded National League. His seven homers in six recent games, including key blows against the Cardinals and Giants, helped push Cincinnati ahead as Brooklyn and Philadelphia won elsewhere. In the American League, New York beat Washington 6-4 to claim a four game lead. Chicago Cubs and White Sox also won while Detroit fell 14-0 to Chicago.

United Presa Ted Kluszewski Cincinnati Redlegs Cardinals Joss New York Giants Brooklyn Big Klu Roberts Philadelphia Phillies Kluszewski Kefy Redlegs NEW York Yankees Washingtony St. Louis Bob Turley Gil Ernie Banks Chicago McDougald Cubs Buster Freemort Ed Bailey The Chicago ‘White Sox Detroit Jim Busby Cleveland Kansas City

Hawks Rally Past Old Mates in 4-0 Softball Win

San Bernardino’s Ted Cayis led a Hawks offense that struck early with a walk and sacrifice, then added two more in the second inning. Clint Herron drove in the final runs as the team tagged Carlsgaard for a 4-0 victory at Park Ave Field, while pitcher Randall fanned 17.

San Bernardino Ted Cayis Nitehawks Enade Park Ave Carlsgaard Hawks Clint Herron Tama Afisons Goyette Sivas Jowery Doagguart Joursney BML Sean Cariseaard Randall SO Carlarantd Hotcos Randall Age—Goyette Carlshard Sb—White Sagrgee U—3alard Herman

Fridly's Results Illustrate Varied Baseball Scores Across Cities

American League and National League games show mixed results with teams like New York and Cleveland posting wins while others delay or face close losses. Notable scores include San Francisco 0-2 and Vancouver 1-2 as part of a complex slate across Seattle, Portland, and Los Angeles venues.

Efhm Los Angeles i Hollyways Dingo Sacramnenta Portland Beatie Vanculver San Francisco Guins Hollywood Trimble Lox Anerea Adama Weigley Field San Diego Brnult Ab Saerment Haris Client Valden Seattle Potbielait R. W. Smith Ieary Vancouver Zimbergerso Harrison Onis” Hipsal New York Washington Baltimore Boston rnin_ Weveland Kansas’ City Wean Johnson Amore Sullivan Ibohii Coleman McDermott S. Pascual Cleveland Kansas Aquiries Lemon Dimar Washing Detroit Chisago Bree

Derby Schedule Notes From Local Arena

The schedule lists boxing and derby events at Stadium Deranes and surrounding venues including Hollywood Lesson Stadium and Garden nd South Gate Arm Rolle Derby Olympie. Details are fragmented with venue names and dates scattered, indicating a busy slate across Car wt Garcena and Talay Derby areas.

Hollywood Lesson Deranes' Va Dendoen Ih Garcena Stadium Onal Wangtiing Eastside Garden Olympie “Audtrorhu Dagen ‘Ala Cos Anaetes Horne Ely Allente Quch Gardena

Rosi Beats Lopes For Unanimous Decision In NYC Bout

Italian lightweight Paoli Rosi defeats Joey Lopes by unanimous 7-3 decision at Madison Square Garden in New York. Referee Al Berl penalized Lopes twice for low blows but did not count after the eighth round as Rosi outboxed Lopes in the middle rounds. Rosi, 28, hailing from Rieti Italy, improves to 22-3-1 while Lopes remains a boxing hopeful in the 135-pound class.

New York Magje Do Joey Lopes Sacramento al Berl Berl Italy Rosi Paoli Rosi Bors Rosi eHow Lopes Bers Joey Kosi Joe 7Lounds Nay Lopes Ross Han-Jian Ldlers Labaldish Lght Bronx Rieti Bill Ros

Friday's Stars Shine In Major League Shutout Win

Warren Stahn pitched a four hitter for a 37th major league shutout, fanning four and walking one. Ciba fell 0-0 as the lone runner reached on a Rae error.

Warren Stahn Ciba Ae Nat Rae

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