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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1955

Page

6

Stephens Hero In Marc than Duel Features PGA Tourney

Vern Stephens, new Seattle Rainiers shortstop, homered with bases loaded to beat Los Angeles and spark a 4 0 win in the PCL opener. The night featured heavy golf action with Evans and Coleman battling through long match play amid scattered results as San Diego and Sacramento contests influenced standings.

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Death Takes Arch Ward

CHICAGO Arch Ward, sports editor of the Chicago Tribune, died today aged 58. Ward promoted Golden Gloves boxing, Silver Skates, and the All-Star Baseball Game concept. Survived by wife Helen and son Thomas, authorities report his death occurred during the night after failing to awaken at 8 a.m.

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UCLA Bruins track and field rise linked to Dixon hire

A UCLA era of growing track and field strength credits Athletic Director Wilbur Johns with hiring Craig Dixon as a key factor. The piece credits UCLA’s improving program to recruited athletes, strong coaching, and a rising pool of high school and junior college prospects drawn by UCLA’s athletics and track success.

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Boxing Fights Highlight Late Night Radio Schedule

Sports on radio and television feature Tai Cinpmnath against Milwakker in a heavyweight duel. Also on air are TELEV ISIS Ginutaba and Tealgers am Tearirem Vw with Ramvay Waves reporting boxing results and updates into P.M.

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Local Sports Calendar Highlights Shakeup

The calendar lists a range of upcoming events including wrestling at Gardena Stadium and golf at Southern Weliturnia with several matchups featuring named teams and venues. Readers are guided to follow results from November 21 and related weekend events.

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Lopez Fears Yankee Lead in AL Race

Chicago scene notes manager Al Lopez believes the Cleveland Indians can defend the American League title but would prefer to be four games ahead of the New York Yankees. He cites additions like Al Kaline, Hero Score and Howie Woodling, praises rookie Seth and Doby, and credits pitching depth with future improvement as the Indians chase the Yankees.

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Ed Furgol’s bold stand from the British Open spotlight

New York reports Ed Furgol returned from the British Open amid praise and controversy. He criticized Royal and Ancient treatment, fueling debate within the USGA and American golf circles about fairness and access at St Andrews.

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Rams Linebackers Shine as Gilman Builds 1960s Defense

The Rams emphasize linebackers as bright spots under head coach Sid Gillman with Don Paul Les Richter and Harland Svare contending for starting spots alongside Bob Griffin and Larry Ing of Georgia Tech. Gillman plans full utilization of the ram lineup with film review at practice and game sessions, targeting tighter discipline and fewer mistakes.

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Banks Barbers Shatters Links Home Run Record At Cubs

Ernie Banks hit his 22nd NL home run of the season at Wrigley Field, breaking Glenn Wright’s 1930 mark for shortstops and driving the Cubs past the Cardinals in 10 innings. The Braves, Pirates, Dodgers, and Giants also won, while a separate golf round in St Paul had Jerry Barber leading after 36 holes with a chance to set a new Open record.

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Thomson credits rest for British Open title win

Australia’s Peter Thomson won the British Open at St Andrews with a record 281 after saying he rested rather than practiced daily. U S players tired, with Watkie 292 and 19th place. Ed Fitaol led Americans, Joe Conrad earned a medal, Kelvon and Bulla finished strong in the 72-hole event.

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Friday's Stars Hy Asenetated Petes TATASH

In a murky recap the game details are unclear with scattered names and scores. The fragment mentions pitchers and hitters from teams including Shite Sox and Kansan chy with references to eight innings and winners, but readable facts are minimal.

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Hanford Nine Face Nitehawk Club in Hard Park Showdown

Hanford Nine hosts Nitehawks at Park Ave Field aiming to sharpen for the upcoming world softball championship tourney. Les Haney pitches against Leroy Zimmerman as Joe Rodgers limits Ted Cartsgaard, with ten straight Hanford wins in the series and a lineup featuring past and present All-Americans Dom Faruzzi Bill Heard Loun Ferreeo and Hal Britton.

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