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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1956

Page

7

Cyclist Dies in Gardena Race Crash

Milton Lee Jacobs a 25 year old Santa Monica rider died after his motorcycle veered on the first lap at Gardena Stadium during a semi main event. Spectators witnessed the spin out as other riders passed and he was transported to Harbor General Hospital where surgery followed before pronouncement at 2 02 PM.

Milton Lee Jacobs Santa Monica Gardena Stadium Jacobs Harbory General Hospital Chuck Basney Santanas Demlemnalgr Tex Luce Cass Shirley al Gunter Bill Brown Avelipaim Howard “Baries Iie Malng Basney

Bray Choice in City Net Final Today

Defending champion Bray expected to retain the Long Beach City Open men’s singles title on LBCC courts against Don Menke at 11 am. Other finals listed include ladies’ singles doubles and mixed doubles with junior events decided Friday.

Mr Bray Don Menke Long Beach Jerry Cromwell David Reed Glendale Billie Jean Moffitt Diane Bleiler Ontario Vrivay Jay Archambautt Ania Det Bob Jolt Proccix Glynn Boys Dawkins Ea Me Pat Cushman Sielgo Dus Selle Margon Montrose Dre Giely Noubiown Cushmad Stanfy Pana Gel Ulin Reese Nahelim Free Atvaedt Danbles Willams Lore Ria Ananelm of Davis Ananelm O Archambault Bagta Ann Beg Iltly Ah—Ann 'Zavitkovsky Los Angeles Gt Victoria Bulls le Neue Toys Wear 'Elk lesnGury Granell Pice An Foster North Ballyweed Toys TL Vica Derry Cromwell Tang Ye Ee Det Bile Mofritt Diana Biviler Yemisthoal Mena Douples Bray Kezbodet Otta Richards Hughens- Buck Raderioan-Bonish Ladtex Sent Tlush Shirley Brockman Betse Straub Hughes Bray-Bray Long’ Beach Jism Buck Compton Ap Miner of Tea Mee Gouless Knaner

Box Score Summary of NL Boxes Game Across Leagues

Detroit, New York, and Cincinnati box scores show heavy offense with multiple players recording RBIs. Notable names include Kaiser, Hughes, Yost, and Korso, with detailed pitching lines and line scores across the innings.

Major league clubs face top players in slump patterns

The article surveys star players underperforming this season across teams. Bob Turley, Eddie Mathews, Walt Dropo and others show reduced batting averages and win totals. Slumps hit pitchers like Nuxhall, Porterfield, and Pascual, while Kaline and Hodges illustrate position players struggling.

Eddie Mathews Milwaukee Jon Mathews Walt Dropo White Sox Dropo Dave Philley Joe Nuxhall

Thomson Tops British Open as Hogan Rivalry Heats Up

Thom son, 26, wins the British Open at Hoylake with a 70 70 72 74 286 total seven strokes ahead of Fred Daly’s 1947 open pace. He vows to play all tournaments while pundits debate if Hogan or Thom son will dominate.

Hoylake England vPi Peter ‘Thomson Australia Thomson Ben Hogan United States Tom' Thomson Fred Daly Flory van Denck Belgium Roberto de Figty van Ronelt Gary Flaver Hogan Caelque Berto Peter Againstlartonio Cerer Hogan Jess Weetman Gib Oo Connor Bruce Crampton Revs Angel Mipu Balai

Fourteen-Year-Old Golf Hopefuls Clash For SoCal Junior Title

Preston of Riverside and Richard Martinez of Laguna Beach reached the finals of the Southern California junior boys golf championship at Clock Country Club after winning semifinal rounds. Darleneough and Janet Kirby from J. Whittler contended in the girls championship. Baseball notes mention Humphrey's Yanks edging the T-Up Giants 7-6 at South Lake, with Dirk Shinn making the final play at third.

On Preston Riverside Richard Martinez Laguna Beach Southern California Clock Country Club Darlene!ough Janet Kirby J. Whittler Jerry Dunham Humphrey Giants South Lake Wood Dunham Boaseman Dirk Shinn Dick Johnson Pace Seal Beach Seahawks The Signal Hill Lions Lakewood Little League Hem Ces Bisa Pitgenberger Singer Baldwlan Croakrey Gant Ramphreys St.’ Berns Oig Vangton Callatien Pomeroy Farmer Spanpelo Crawford Rotary League Itera TV Tod Sentaves Row Patrici Gubla Berry

Coast League Boxes Open With Mixed Results

A fragmented box score fragment shows San Diese, San Francisco, Vancouver, and Sacramento in a tense early game. Key players include Carmichael, Boyer, and McDonald, with notes on runs, hits, and pitching decisions. An advertisement from Beaver Motors promotes car ownership for five dollars a week in Compton California.

Sacramance San Francisco Vancouver Abitq Mianonevas Niger Yestlake Rapp Rommk Westiakert O'pippo Apern San Diego Kappe RBI Isley St. Claire Ian Franciecq Tobin VW. Jones Isl SheNamara Lee Ald Else Risley-Brigit-McNamara Iualgs Prllaks Diego Sacramento Car- Westy Michael Boyar Carmichael Vancouve Boyer R&eer Mcdonaid T Grba We—Carmichael LP_Boyar Compton Calif Beaver Motors North Long Beach Blvd Elks. N. of Rosecrans

Canadian Open golf leaders tied at nine under par

In Montreal and Syracuse a pair of golfers lead at nine under par 135 as the Canadian Open field narrows into round three with Don Finsterwald and amateur Doug Sanders one stroke back at 136. Also in Syracuse Joyce Ziske and Betty Jamieson share early lead in the Syracuse Women's Open after two rounds.

Montreal Gay Brewer Darkehorse Cincinnati Dick Mayer Brewer Mayer Don Finsterwald Doug Sanders Miami Beach Bo Wininger Miles Fetchick Marty Furgol Doug Ford Bick Mayer Dan Finsterwald Doug Sanderlo Winnin Mike Fetonier Bi Casper Bo Resbur Gene Litter Bob Duden Fan Mecutre Theto Syracuse Joyce Ziske Waterford Wis Betty Jamieson San Antonio Marlene Bauer Hagge

Compton Woman Competes At Western Track Titles

Top women athletes today opened the Far Western women's track and field championships at Rancho Cienega with more than 100 entrants. Among them is Mrs Earlene Brown of Compton who holds the American shot put record for women at 48 feet 5 inches.

Rancho Cienega Earlene Brown Compton

USC backs Arnett against PCC sanctions risk

Four USC football players led by All American back Jon Arnett said penalties and eligibility rules by the Pacific Coast Conference could ruin their careers. They urged action before a Sept. 1 deadline and warned of a potential exodus of star players from the USC campus if changes are not made promptly.

Los Angeles CNS University of Southern California Jon Arnett Arnett San Francisco Ellsworth Kissinger Ron Fletcher Dick Westphal Long Beach PCC Canada USC

Legal Tender or Not in Anaheim Yearbook Plot

Anaheim resident James T. Dibble sent in half a rock to receive a Los Angeles Angel yearbook after a radio ad promised prompt mailing. Angel proxy Bob Holland shipped the book and warned listeners to ensure the half buck sent was legal tender.

Anaheim Los Angeles Angel James T. Dibble Palais Road Angel Bob Holland Holland

Tab Legion Goes Even Up Tonight

Welterweight Joey Doranco of Hollywood the 1955 Pan American Games amateur welterweight champion seeks a 13th straight pro win in a 10 round bout with Rudy Mendoza of Los Angeles at Hollywood Legion Stadium. The bout is billed as an even up affair.

Welterweght Joey Doranco Hollywood Campion Rudy Mendoza Los Angeles Hollywood Legion Stadium

Caliente Race Track to Feature Rio Grande Purse Sprint

Entries closed for Sundays 12 race card and the Rio Grande Purse sprint drew eleven runners headlined by Aegean, the six furlongs track record holder. A large Sunday crowd is expected as Caliente promotes a $2 five ten ticket for $1 with a coupon from the Press Telegram.

Rio Grande Caliente Aegean Press- Telegram Caliente Race Course

Hollypark Race Day Results and Notable Scratches

Race results show multiple events with times and entries including Elver Bal Falenziela and Reemaker in a 514 furlong segment, plus commentary on scratched horses such as Scratched-WA Fraser and Dr Bunny. Other items reference Pony names, distances, and jockeys like Shoemaker and Loneden with various outcomes and disqualifications noted.

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Roller Derby at AY Olympic Auditorium San Franchico

Bombers 23, Craven TQ. Bombers hold a 4 3 edge as Ping exits through Monday night.

AY Olympic Auditorium San Franchico Bombers I. A. Craven

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