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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1953

Page

15

Wilson High Bruins football outlook 1953 season

Coach Skip Rowland outlines Wilson High School football plans for 1953 in a Coast League preview. He recalls rebuilding since 1952, lists ten returning lettermen at key positions, notes needs at offensive tackles and defensive ends, and expects improved passing, running, tackling, and blocking with a revamped coaching staff led by Ernie Radford and Cliff Meyer. He predicts a tough league but favors Wilson, UCLA, and a potential USC-UCLA 1954 showdown.

Pacific Northwest Wilson High Compton High Franky Bruins Wilson Letterman Brelt Weld Se Ag Gs Dave Alderman Nico Hopkins Jim Fentweller Dean Rubin Hopkins Schuler Sally Beys Jayvees Dick Carrazola Bill Bartholomew Allen Hothless Camillone Enanweiler Ben Darst Jayvee Letterman Main Terrill Rush Jayvee Jarry Miller Dick Butler Tilley Thompson Ernie Radford Jordan al Johnson Bill Hicks Cliffy Meyer Compton Lynwood Downey Excelsio Poly Panthers UCLA

Unclear fragment sports radio TV recap

Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered sports and broadcast notes including mentions of radio TV, teams, regions, and scores but contains many unreadable names and numbers, preventing a coherent event or outcome. The readable elements suggest a sports broadcast summary with multiple entities but lack a definite lead or conclusion.

Stranahan Leads British Open with 70 at Carnoustie

Frank Stranahan, amateur star from Toledo Ohio, fired a two under par 70 to grab the early first round lead at the British Open Championship at Carnoustie. Hogan shot 1 over par after late bogeys. Weather included hail and wind as a 10,000 strong crowd watched.

Carnoustie Scotland Frank Stranahan Toledo Ohio Ben Hogan Hogan U.S

Miceli Promoter Open to Replacing Saxton Opponent

Milwaukee promoter Paul Valley seeks a substitute for Joe Miceli in a July 27 bout with Johnny Saxton. Miceli, a 4-1 favorite, looked poor in a 10 round setback to Irvin Steen in Brooklyn. Miceli’s manager Bobby Nelson said retirement thoughts are possible and would accept a replacement if Valley demands it.

New York Milwaukee Pail Valley Joe Micelli Johnny Saxton Micelli Bobby Nelson Miceli Irvin Steen San Diego Brooklyn Nelson Valley Saxton

No Alibis for Marty No Alibis for Marty

Marty Marion refuses to offer excuses for the St. Louis Browns 6-3 loss to Cleveland at Busch Stadium. The Browns, long struggling with a 14 game skid previously, dropped to another defeat as Cleveland extended its pennant chase. Marion defends his lineup and stance, noting no easy fixes and praising players while acknowledging the current slump.

Sports Calendar Notes From Wanewall Weigle Finas Aneelts

Roller Derby event at 6 30. Roke Bowl at 8 51 with Rosia Camatear South Gate. Bisp Wrevting olympple Auditoriaa Leone Torres at 8 30. URSDA Amuree Racing at Hanyrood Park 1 30.

Wanewall Weigle Finas Rorland Rosia Camatear South Gate Bisp Olymple Auditoriaa Leone Torres URSDA Amuree Racing Hanyrood Park

Giants Boost Hope With New Hill Strength On Pitching

New York Giants hope to ride strong pitching and big hitting as they sweep the Phillies 5-3 and 4-3 in a doubleheader, with Marvy Grissom Al Corwin and Allan Worthington delivering starts and hits. Dodgers extend NL streak with 5-4 and 9-5 wins in Pittsburgh, setting a 21 game team homer record. Braves beat Cubs 4-1 as Cards clinch 7-4 over Reds. box scores on Page A-17.

New York Giants Pittsburgh Firate Leo Durocher Polo Grounds Phillies Marvy Grissom Red Sox al Corwin Coewin Allan Worthington Minneapolis Durocher Grissom Tirme Hoyt Wilhelm Corwin Phils Ray Noble Dodgers Gil Hodges Jacke Robinson Duke Snider Preacher Roe Billy Cox Braves Cubs Brooklyn Cards Cincinnati

No-Hitter Holloman Turns to Evangelism

In New York a collage of quick reads notes Curt Simmons mends his lawn mishap with steel tipped shoes and Bobo Holloman seeks spiritual guidance after a dry spell. Other items mention Preston Ward, George Metkovich, Gene Bearden greeting tactics, Robin Roberts predicting 300 hitters, Branch Rickey’s 20-game winner claim, Clint Courtney on tag style, Ferris Fain’s tipping, Ruben Gomez’s resin bag touch, Johnny Podres tipping curves, Earl Torgeson’s Musial hole, late wakeful doubleheaders, and Lefty Low Brissie pacing walks.

Bobo Holloman Browns Preston Ward Cubs Pittsburgh George Metkovich Gene Bearden White Sox Big Mammoo

Suds on Top as Relocated Press Seattle Leads PCL

Relocated Press Seattle vaulted to first in the Pacific Coast League by sweeping Oakland 4-2 and 3-2 in a Tuesday doubleheader. Hollywood dropped to second after losing both ends to San Diego 3-2 and 7-6. Jefty Luna of San Diego and Jim Davis with Nagy for Seattle starred, while Sacramento’s Marino Pieretti heated the mound before San Francisco. Attendance nationwide fell with only Sacramento and Los Angeles showing gains.

Seattle Oakland Hollywood San Diego Suds Jefty Memo Luna Lloyd HitWe Stars Padres Jim Davis Steve Nagy Davis Nagy Rainiers Sacramento Marino Pieretti San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Angels Lyman Linde Dick Waibel

A's End Slump by Edge Yankees. Browns Tie Loss Mark

Associated Press reports the Athletics beat the Yankees 5-4 to snap an eight game losing streak as Morris Martin earned his fifth win. Cleveland topped St Louis 3-2, and Chicago edged Detroit 3-2. Gus Zernial drove in two with a single as Washington defeated Cleveland 2-0. Matt Batts scored the winning run for the White Sox on an error in Detroit. Mike Fornicles notched his sixth victory.

Associated Press Riuns A's Philadelphia Athletics Yankees New York St. Louis Browns Morris Martin A’s St Louis Cleveland Mark Bd Red Sox Chicago Delan Troit Boston Washington Browns Gus Zernial Suder Detroit Matt Batts Nellie Fox al Carrasquel Mike Fornicles

Ezzard Charles Tops NAAC Contenders For Heavyweight Crown

The National Boxing Association names Ezzard Charles the only logical heavyweight contender, omitting Jersey Joe Walcott from the yearly ratings. The list also notes contenders and top boxers across weights including Archie Moore, Randy Turpin, Carmen Basilio, Johnny Saxton, Sandy Sadd, Yoshio Shirai, and Jack Tull, with regional mentions from New York to California.

Washington IUR National Boxing Association Ezzard Charles Jersey Joe Walcott Chambog 2Arelano Ezzard Charies Ohio Roland Laginera New York den Buxceront Pennsylvania Bob Butterfield Diinois Chamblon Archie Bmo Charles Humez France Joey Glambra Jos Giardelio Pegnsylvania Ernie Durando New Jersey Holly Milne Welterwalight Kid Gerllan Guba Johnny Brayton Husois Gl Turner Johnny Saxton Outratanding Carmen Basilio Billy Graham Jimmy Curisr Johnny Gorsalves Califordian George Araujo Rhode Teland Paddy De+marta Arthur King California Eddie Chavez Sandy Sedalex Newark Ioghal Percy Bassett Wie Pep Connecticut Rediap Davis York Ibamy Carruthers Robyext Cohen French Algiers Peter Keenen Scotland Pappy Gault South Carolina Yoshio Shirai Japan Tanny Campé Philippines Jack Tull South Africa Terry Alles England Twouls Bhene

Unreadable Bay Area and National Baseball Scores

Fragmented OCR sports blot shows scattered team results and standings including Portland Seattle San Francisco Los Angeles and Brooklyn with partial scores and names like Gak Binderatner Fannin Johnson and Ward. Chaos obscures dates venues and correct team spellings. readable items hint at midweek league action and cross city results.

Resuits Portland Los Angelen Ban Bleed Hollyland Seattle Gak San Francisca Wreilland Beard Ward Deo Lon Angalen Bob Spied Madi Standier Wrighey How Seren Gan Diego Holtswood Qoritand Lo Abe Eles Francisco A Shcrementa Oo Sealile Inaour Brooklyn Bitvauisee i St. Low Ihae Iit New Yorke Remulie Brooklin Isbreh

Judge rules against fan in foul ball case

Anderson Indiana municipal court case decides who owns a foul baseball. Hoyt Fuller charged with larceny after ball entered stands during a Tri-State League game. Judge Harper Welborn finds Fuller guilty but suspends $17 fine if he returns the ball. Ruling states a ball entering stands or over the fence remains property of the owner.

Anderson 8. C Hoyt Fuller A. &. Durham Anderson Baseball Association Fuller Harper Welborn Bi Welborn

PGA Champion Burkemo Wins in Strange Turn of Events

Wally Burkemo, the 34 year old Detroit native, clinched the PGA Championship amid a quirky outcome. Felice Torresa of St Charles, Indiana, nearly won, while both players eyed exhibition play and future tours. Burkemo plans to defend his title at Tan O Shanter and use his victory passport for Ryder Cup duty in England, then return to club duties and an 18 acre sports center in Detroit, cashing exhibition checks. Torza, though defeated, remains upbeat and ready for more tour action.

Eer Eeearere Kemo Franklin Mich Felice Torza St.Charles Burkemo Jim Turtega Tarza Turnesa Jim Wally Detroit Tan O'Shanter England Carl Hobby Greg Torra Hartford Conn

NL All Stars Favored 7-5 to Beat AL in Classic

Cincinnati eyes a fourth straight NL win as Dressen adds seven pitchers and 10 others to the initial eight chosen by fan voting. Dodgers and Cardinals lead with six players each, Phillies have four, and several stars like Williams and Robinson highlight a deep NL roster drafted for the classic matchup in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Ohio Charley Dressen Dodgers Cardinals Phillies Braves Giants Redlegs Pirates Cubs Stengel Dressen Robin Roberts Curt Simbona Gerry Sealey Harvey Haddix Warren Spahn Murry Dicksson Hoyt Wilhelm Davey Williams Williams Alvin Dark Jack Ditimer Connie Ryan Dyessen del Crandall del Rice Gil Hodges Jackie Robinson Granny Hamner Richie Ashburn Ralph Stiner Snider Furilio Hank Sauer

Hogan Predicted to Win British Open by Local Golf Experts

Local long Beach experts forecast Ben Hogan will win the British Open despite unfamiliar courses and wind. Respondents praise his concentration and accuracy, with some acknowledging Bobby Locke as potential competition and one predicting Hogan finishes top three or four. Connections cited include Gomer Sims and Foster Connelly commenting on course difficulty and experience.

Ben Hogan Long Beach Britain Vic’ Baker Lakewood Hogan Gomer Sims Meadowlark Golf Club Bobby Locke Ben Foster Connelly Recreation Park Joe Robinson Virginia Country Club Harold Sorenson Locke

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