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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1951

Page

23

Catalina Island angling boom slows as albacore overdue

Ocean anglers turned to Catalina Island as offshore fishing slows. Islands boats report record loads of barracuda and kelp bass with yellowtail and white sea bass, while albacore remain missing. Some boats nearby pursued albacore south and east of the island, and San Diego dockside tuna deliveries from Mexican banks reach about one million dollars in value.

Catalina Island Pierpoint Islander Catalina Pacific Kinora Fish- Biman Barracuda Albacore San Clemente Island San Diego Df&g Sierra Fish and Game Commission Humbolt del Norte San Francisco Sehelaerd California Humboldt Mendocino Siskiyou Trinity Shasta Lassen Moder Plumas

Battlefield Wins Dwyer Stakes in Thrilling Aqueduct Finish

Battlefield drives to capture the 57,900 Dwyer Stakes at Aqueduct in a furious stretch duel with Alerted. Combat Bootser from Hampton Stable finishes second by a half length after a stretch battle that mirrored last week's Shevlin Stakes. Hull Down takes third as an inquiry over a foul complaint delays final results.

New York Battlefield George D. Wideners Aqueduct Alerted. Commierpoint Janellefielt Peter Pan Hamlicap C. ¥. Whitney Priny Dwyer Bintone Alerted Hampton Stable Combat Boots Eddie Arcara Hampton Frank Stout Mallen Mass Edward Lasker Jane Groor Bill Boland Hull Down Earl Gross Boland Gross

Big Lagoon Regatta Continues Through Tomorrow

Sailing craft from Coos Bay, Fu gene and other Oregon points and northern California were entered today in the annual Big Lagoon Regatta sponsored by the Humboldt Yacht Club. The regatta will continue through tomorrow with visiting yachtsmen entered tonight by Humboldt club members.

Hureka Calif Coos Bay Fugene Oregon California Big Lagoon Humboldt Yacht Club Humboldt Club

NCAA Football TV Decision Due in About Two Weeks

NCAA football TV details target completion in two weeks as universities gain control of presentation and network choice. Seven Saturdays from Sept 22 to Nov 24 will carry games, coast and southwest excluded. Penn a later dispute over televised home games fuels vetoed proposals and non cooperation.

Chicago Thomas J. Hamilton University of Pittsburgh National Collegiate Athletic Association Hamilton Pacific Coast Southwest NCAA Midwest National Opinion Research Center University of Chicago PENN Francis Murray University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Philadelphia Murray Ncaa TV Committee Associated Press Wilbur Johns UCLA Dallas

Traveler Annexes Mackinac Purse at Detroit Race

Detroit July 7 Henry Forrest's Traveler ran six furlongs in 1 10 1/5 to win the Mackinac purse by nearly five lengths. The colt and Old Tom led a favored entry, paying $3.80, $2.40 and $2.20 as 15,819 fans watched. Old Tom finished fourth behind Donke Serenade and Dear Tint.

Detroit Henry Forrest Traveler Datdilly Forrest Old Tom

Yank Canadian golfers to vie in team match

United States and Canada amateur players will contest a one day team match at Saucon Valley Country Club Bethlehem Pa on Sept 7. Four morning foursomes and eight afternoon singles will award one point per win. US Walker Cup members lead the American team with Willie Turnesa as captain and Sandy Somerville captaining Canada after Canadian Amateur title wins.

New York United States U. S Great Britain Saucon Valley Country Club Bethlehem U.S. Golf Association U.S Willie Turnesa Elmsford N. Y Sam Urnetta East Rochester Johnny Goodman

Valpam Scores in Rumson Handicap at Monmouth Park

Valpam carrying William G. Helis Jr colors scored a driving victory in the Rumson Handicap at Monmouth Park. Ridden by Jimmy Stout the 4-year-old son of Val di Di Orphan won by one length over Chloe. Valpam led from start to finish covering six furlongs in 1 31 2/5 earning 112.00 with 23 894 in attendance, his third win of the year and 1951 earnings to 38125.

Oceanport Nid Valpam William G. Helis Jr Monmouth Park Jimmy Stout Chloe

Bowling Along Geary Shoots 708 For Boulevard Elks

Geary takes high four game 708 series in the Long Beach Elks 888 Handicap Trio at Boulevard Bowl. Henig 206 707 and Mercer 202 follow. Carlson 200 701 among others. Women's top scores include Kahitus 173 game and Barnes 408 series. team leaders and local shops noted.

Herb Geary Long Beach Virgil Kane Liz John Johann R. Rogerd Lis Jack Stiteinger Hariwel Ann Barnes

Alondra Park Hosts First Annual Handicap and Novelty Flights

The event features golfers, football figures, and local mentors in a bid to crown champions. Notables include Rams star Joe Studahar, Jess Hill, Bert Sanders, and UCLA's Jordan Olivar, with Buck Andreasen and Bob Waterfield among organizers. Also noted are junior golf days, club qualifiers, and Fourth of July highlights at recreation venues, plus changes in park ranger staff and a Virginia Club championship schedule.

Charlie Koontz Alondra Park Alondra Park Country Club Babe Horrell UCLA Roy Richards Rams Don Paul Amby Schindler el Camino Club Alondra Joe Studahar Jess Hill Bert Sanders Trojanville Loyola Jordan Olivar Buck Andreasen Long Beach City College Bob Waterfield Capper Bob Tom Fears Jor Goss Long Beach Riviers Joe Robinson Jr Virginia Keith Johnson Art Hickman Roy Hubbell Bob Foulks Johnny Tate Recreation Park

Football Golf Test Slated at Alondra

Readable fragments describe Alondra fairways hosting a Football Golf Tournament with coaches officials and players from various clubs. Mentions include participants such as Chris B Whitenant Delbert Montagu and Boubly Foulks, plus a Crosstown tour and reception by Gett Cub Recreation.

Alondra Petar Manpila George Watdvyeeh Eta Feral Secord Ener Sit Pitts Delbert Montagu Sit Dulls Sarthy Walker Chris B Whitenant Oa Ladins Petoming Chass Bolly Sarbinn Jeans Gett Cub Gags Asatrs Retson R. Brown

Freshman Eligibility Rule Baffles Southwest Loop

In Dallas on July 7 the Southwest Loop athletic conference again refused a permit allowing freshmen to participate in varsity athletics. The latest ballot showed four institutions in favor with three opposed, leaving only the conference and the Ivy League as holdouts.

Dallas Texas Southwwesl Athletic Conference Mnior College Southwest Athletic Conference Ivy League Loree

San Diego Sailors Top Seed in California Semi Pro Tourney

The San Diego Naval Training Center Bluejackets were seeded the top team in the California semi-pro baseball tournament opening July 3. Also seeded were Camp Pendleton Marines, Salinas Rodeo Buffetts, Atwater Packers, Watzonville Outlays, and Eureka Humboldt Crabs among 20 entries.

Stephens Holds RBI Spot in AL Race as Lemon Slumps

Bob Lemon of Cleveland falters in his past two starts after a hot run, lasting seven innings against the White Sox and five vs the Tigers. Vern Stephens stays productive despite an injury layoff, ranking third in AL RBIs with 58 and close to Ted Williams in batting at .328.

Bob Lemon Cleveland White Sox Tigers Vern Stephens Ted Williams Chee Mapes Skees Rocky Bridges Brooklyn Dodgers Dick Cole Pitish Lemon Clift Manes Stephen

Nancy Chaffee Joins Pirates Fiance in Pittsburgh Flight

Wimbledon quarterfinalist Nancy Chaffee, fiancee of suspended Pirates outfielder Ralph Kiner, flew from England to New York and then Pittsburgh bound. She carried 12 suitcases, promising to become a baseball wife, not a tennis star, and hinted at possible marriage timing after the season.

New York Natcy Chaffee Pittsburgh Pirates Ralph Kiner England Miss Chaffee Ralph Kiner Californiatennis Star Idlewild Aiport LasGuardia

Hart makes Grand Slam with Wimbledon triple title win

Doris Hart of Coral Gables Florida defeated Shirley Fry of Akron Ohio 6 1 6 0 in 36 minutes to win the Wimbledon Women s Singles title then teamed with Fry to win the women s doubles 63 11 13 11 over Brough Osborne DuPont for the doubles crown and with Frank Sedgman to take the mixed doubles 7 3 6 2 The performance gives Hart three Wimbledon titles and echoes achievements by Brough Marble Riggs and others. An overflow crowd of 15000 watched the finals amid fans who slept on sidewalks awaiting seats. Sedgman and Ken McGregor of Australia claimed the men s doubles 2 6 6 2 6 3 over Drobry and Stur sess. Savitt of Orange New Jersey won the men s singles Friday by beating McGregor 6 4 6 1 6 4.

Wimbledon England Doris Hart Coral Gables Fla Shirley Fry Akron Ohio Anb Aury Sena Ausee Aaeee Miss Fry Louise Brough Beverly Hills Calif Margaret Os Borne DuPont Bellvue Del.t Frank Sedgman Australia Mervin Roe C Nancye Bolton Ausistralia Miss Hart Miss Brough Alice Marble Bobby Riggs U. S Sedgman Ken McGregor Jaroslav Drobry Egypt Eric Stursess South Africa Dick? Savitt Orange N. J McGregor

Sugar Ray Risks Title in London Fight

Sugar Ray Robinson risks his 160 pound title next Tuesday in London against Randy Turpin at Earl's Court. The 11 year veteran could earn 30000 pounds with Turpin at 10000 pounds as the bout sells out a 18000 seat indoor arena. A return match in New York in September is possible if Robinson loses due to a potential foul outcome.

London Sugar Ray Robinson Randy Turpin Leamington England Turpin Robinson New York

Pro-Am at South Course marks dedication of Recreation Park

A formal dedication for Recreation Park South Course opens with the first Pro Am in a nine hole layout. The inhole event features top Southern California pros and notable amateurs from Lang reach courses, with pairings and matchups listed for the afternoon rounds.

Recreation Park South Southern California Langseach Tadusk Brester Frew Ki Martarihy Tey Bil BE Braddad Om Hickman Ly Chilsiensen Ike Tong Wlr Mrent Joe Roninwum FB. Gasyer Ruin Juni Storey Oda Walker Wiy John’ Mac Masters Crate Ike Anam Dim. Hamma Aaneliard la McGmieton J. Kits Miteson Wat Venienter Qi Yankees A. Redman Ted soGieaiee Be Sterswoud R. Sherrod But Gunnell Jinnaret Ted Dae Junwargerty Med Mitts ST SonCries Dyin Seiten Aerisuiquer Xerrey Ase Alii Tiinsinnsen Jonh Isning AD Patewan

Cook Hunter Tie in Virginia Golf

Cook and Hunter tied for first at Virginia Country Club in the weekly Saturday Sweepstakes with 69. Debating second place were De Courres, Slosson, Clock, Sellery, Rochester, Foto, and Menig with varying scores. Blind bogey honors went to Cassaday Mullarky T, Smith, Siefouth, Wale, and Sryanl.

Bill Cook T. K. Hunter Tod Virginia, Country Club Chuck de Courres D. M. Slosson Jet Bob Sellery Jeorge Rochester J. M. Foto C. D. Menig Val Cassaday Joe Mullarky Tr T B. Smith Dwight Siefouth Bryan Wale Bill Sryanl

Rogers and Hays Sign Chicago Bear Pact

Rogers from Arkansas and Hays from Toledo signed with the Chicago Bears for 1931. Rogers is noted as a standout halfback and former Razorbacks ball carrier while Hays is described as a versatile defensive back and receiver, praised by Bob Snyder.

Stilagu, Sry Buddy Rogers The Unieveraity Arkansas Jim Hays Toledo G Chicago Bears Rogers Razorbacks Hay Bob Snyder Toledo

Hall of Fame Baseball Legends Highlight Major Leaguers

The Sportlight profiles baseball greats from the early era including Joseph B. Tinker, Honus Wagner, Ed Walsh, and Rube Waddell. It notes Tinker as part of a famed double play pair, Wagner as the all time great shortstop, Walsh as a long time Chicago ace, and Waddell for his strikeout feats and 200+ victories. It also mentions Harold J. Traynor as a top third baseman with a 320 lifetime average and Gy Young as the pitcher who won 300 games.

Cleveland Joseph B. Tinker Tinker Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Reds Chicago Feds Harold J Ple) Traynor Pittsburgh NI Pirates George Edward Rube) Waddell Philadelphia Honus Wagner Western Carnegie Honus Hans Flying Dutchman Edward Big Ed) Walsh Chicago Boston Boston NL George Wright Cincinnati Red Stockings Bostons Denton T Gy) Young

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