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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1955

Page

14

Mays Hits Ten Homer Run Spree Amid Giants Comeback

Willie Mays slumped no more as he powered a 6 run attack, hitting his 10th homer in 10 games to spark the New York Giants to a 8 3 victory over Philadelphia. The surge keeps him within reach of league leaders and ties the mood to a possible franchise record. Giants rally from 5 0 deficit with three homers in the sixth. Brooklyn leads with 13 42 games and other standings shift as Cleveland, Boston and Chicago win.

Willie Mays New York Giants Willie Giants Philadelpnia Mays Brooklyn Duke Sai Cincinnati Ted Kluszewski Big Klu Ralph Kiner Pittsburgh Detroit Hank Greenberg New York Phillies Milch Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cleveland Yankees Kansas City Boston Washington Art Ceccarelli Telbe Ltarry Boby al Rosen Nort Zauchin George Susce Neek Ellis Kinder Nat Rally White Sox Dick Donovan Donovan Walt Dropo Bucs Bobby Thomson Milwaukee Andy Fatko Cub Bill Virdon Harvey Haddix Joe Nuxhall

Swaps the champion derby horse diet and training details

In this corner column, Mish Tenney, Swaps trainer, describes the 850000 Westerner favorite’s routine. Swaps eats 14 quarts of mash daily split at 3 am and 3 pm, with alfalfa and molasses, and always has water in his stall. He gallops an easy mile at Hollywood Park, then walks the paddock, stays calm in his stall, sleeps in short naps, and is prepared for a July 9 Westerner engagement with a precise training sequence aiming near 1 47 for the mile and a quarter after a long rest.

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Rams Camp Opens as Gillman Welcomes 33 Rookies

Rams coach Sid Gillman opens training camp in Redlands welcoming 33 rookies. Notable mentions include Georgia Tech prospect and Army-bound lineman wearers, Kansas State backup Taylor, Colorado’s Don Burroughs out with injury, and Narbonne’s Aldo Giscopuzzi. Allen Gillman arrives on camp recommendation.

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Private War Kiner Ted in Bat Fight

New York reports a home run derby rivalry between Williams and Kiner as Ralph Kiner eyes moving into fifth on the all time list. Williams leads Babe Ruth and others, Kiner holds 362 with 11 homers this year, hopeful to pass Williams as he nears 33 while Williams is 36.

New York Tec Williams Ralph Kiner Kiner Ralph Johnny Mize Joe DiMaggio Williams Ted

Saddler Stops Kaneko In Sixth Round KO

World featherweight champion Sandy Saddler defeated Shigeji Kaneko by technical knockout in the sixth round of a 10 round nontitle bout in Tokyo. Kaneko, who matched Saddler early, was knocked down mid-round, rose after an eight count, but was overwhelmed as Saddler finished him with flurries before the referee stopped the fight.

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Oaks Recall Negro Ace Beamon Returns to Oakland Oaks

Charley Bea mon recalls 20 year old pitcher Beamon who rejoined the Oakland Oaks with a 16 0 record in Class A California League. Beamon’s past includes a one hitter against Sacramento, time in the Western International League, and a year under Roy Partee at Stockton. Partee credits Beamon’s improvement to guidance and pitching with a natural throw.

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Tucker Bows Out in PGA Surprise

In a Southern California PGA Championships reveal at Recreation Park Lake, Bob Neill upset Bob Tucker 1 up in the second round. Pat Martin and Eaton led Thursday’s play, with McCarthy, Andreasen, and Ferrier advancing as the field moved toward quarterfinals amid several upsets and near-par scores.

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Zimmerman Becomes East Bakersfield Assistant Coach

Thursday notes Zimmerman, ex Long Beach City College lineman, takes assistant football coach post at East Bakersfield. He will start duties next fall after graduating from Long Beach State College and serving as an LBCC assistant to Buck Andreason in 1959.

Ted Zimmerman Long Beach City College East Bakersfield White Sox Zimmerman Long Beach State College Buck Andreason LBCC Delphia

Scoreboard scraps from West Coast games and leagues

A fragmented scoreboard from Los Angeles to San Francisco and Sacramento lists varied results and rosters. Beals and Santos Angeles played, with details obscured. Oakland, Hollywood, and San Diego show mismatched scores. National League and American League standings mix with tonight's games and upcoming schedules.

Wos Angeles Ssei Ban Francisco Sacramento Dexinga Francisco Beal Sos Angeles Hollywood Sat Diepo Gomes Cretehtan Ab Sacamento Briggs Yee Angles Petals Beattie Jeration Aedland St Oakland San Diego St Hollywood Wade Gumore Poon Hollywood Anna Portland New York Peston

Fishing Facts on Rainy Seas and Moving Longfins Near Catalina

Reports indicate near moving longfins and good catches as weather clears. Fishermen expect fighters to run between Catalina and San Clemente within a week with barracuda and white sea bass reported near the Horsestoe Kelp area. Boats from Pierpoint Landing and Seal Beach report albacore and halibut sightings as crews work aboard, with varied catches noted Thursday.

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Radio and TV Sports Schedule for Southern California

Local radio and TV listings show California sports coverage on KFOX KPC KIWE KMPC KNX and KMPC with the on the hour updates. Denton broadcast details note football and golf replays plus a Hall of Fame segment on KARE.

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Fleitz Doubles Triumph at Dublin Tennis Meet

Defending doubles champs Fleitz and partner reach finals at Dublin event. In mixed doubles, Fleitz and Derlene Hard overcome late comebacks to beat O'Brien and Beverly Baker. Hard advances in women's singles, defeating Lorna Cawthorn 6-2 6-3, as Irish champion Betty Lomond awaits.

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Ex-Marine Frogman Conquers Strait of Juan de Fuca

Bert Thomas waded ashore at Esquimalt at 6:05 a m after 11 hours 10 minutes in the frigid Strait. He becomes the first swimmer to conquer the cold treacherous water, despite four prior aborts, arriving exhausted but triumphant.

Long Beach man to attempt Lake Mead crossing on Sunday

Chuck Day will start from Boulder City Nevada at 10 am to cross Lake Mead in a 12 mile round trip. He previously completed the Lake One Way crossing last winter in 2 hours 55 minutes.

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Thomas completes strait swim to Victoria

The American swimmer Thomas reaches Port Angeles and completes the crossing to Victoria after a two hour final mile through eddies. He is greeted by hundreds of Victorians and earns about $3,000 in prize money for finishing first. His 11 year old daughter cheers him on, while others seek the prize elsewhere.

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Hollywood Stars Aim For Fourth Win In Five As Wade Takes Mound

Hollywood Stars battle San Diego Padres in a key matchup with veteran Ben Wade on the mound for Hollywood and Angel Cal McLish for San Diego. The Stars, riding a hot stretch, seek win number four in five games while Padres look to rebound after a late surge by Hollywood in a 16-4 win earlier in the night.

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Heath suspended for three days in nine year management span

Tom Heath San Francisco Seals manager takes a three day vacation after a suspension sparked by a heated Sunday game with San Diego. Pacific Coast League president Claire Goodwin calls it a minor pause. Heath fined $30 as umpire Al Mutart ejected Heath and Taormina over a close first base play.

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Coast League Boxing Box Score and Team Notations

Detailed boxing box score and game notes from a Coast League encounter including player abbreviations, innings and hits, with multiple teams and umpires referenced. It records scores, line totals, substitutions, and individual achievements across positions and innings.

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