Long Beach sports Hall of Fame nominees invited
Long Beach sports historian James C. Bartwell invites readers to nominate candidates for a mythical Long Beach Hall of Fame. The column surveys early era stars across football baseball track basketball volleyball softball and more, asking readers for suggestions to honor standout players from 1897 to 1952 and beyond.
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Long Beach
Richard Zehms
Noaltemap
Auprovision
Jim Lawwson
Stanford
Morley Drury
USC
Norman
Red! Franklin
Standlee
John Ol
Si Gibbs
Walter “Slim” Meyers
Roy Peabody
Rod Ballard
Tank
Bill Davis
Sax Eliot
Ervie Holbrook
Frankie Schmidt
Red Russell
Montana State
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Frank Ward
Frank Me~her
Tony Romano
Bob Howard
Don Cecil
Horace Brightman
Bil Stephenson
Tom Amsberry
Bob Tuttle
Bob Blake
Bill Bond
Russ Tyler
Jerry Mitchell
Compton
L. A. Williams
Winchell Boice
Clive Graham
Fae Frazer
Bernie Specht
Henri Collis
Vern Grayson
Simms Moretague
Pete Ives
Buddy Softball
Montague
Howard Morning
Johnny Worth
Eddie Boyd
Butch Farrow
Mal Higgins
A Kobler
Bill McKinley
Lyle Marae
Axel Johnson
Bud Mathis
Pete Hargis
Milt Fish
Shorty
Kellogg
Jack Dixon
Joe Modgers
Lou Noviko JC
Clint Herron
Bids for Mark By Asvoctece Dress the Shadow of Stanjone
A garbled recap of baseball history notes bids for Mark By Asvoctece, shadows of Stanjone Dinaggio, and the 4804 Chicago climax with a four run seventh. Mentions Al Schotndienst, Cubs, Yankees, and a string of hitting records by Tommy Holmes and Nellie Fox. References to Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Browns, Detroit, and Jim Rivera with multiple players and sequences in a collage of 1920s and 1940s era baseball lore.
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Asvoctece
Stanjone Dinaggio
Bil Dablon
Chicago
Cleveland Indians
Si“ Pte A
St. Louis Browns
Cleveland
Fe Cobb
New York
Tommy Holmes
Boston
Detroit
Braves
St. Louis Cardinals
Yankees
Nellie Fox
Jim Rivera
Hungry Golfers Reach Quarterfinals In SCPGA Championship
The 31st SCPGA Championship at Harge Recreation Park sees veteran players Ellsworth Ines Mortie Dutra Ralph Evans Babe Lazene contesting quarterfinals alongside rising challengers as Eric Monti cools Paris course. Upsets include Schmidt defeating Monti and Pat Martin ousting McCarthy in a dramatic day of golf.
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Jack Smith
Bob Tucker
Howard Schmidt
Jimmy E. Thompson
Harge Recreation Park
Ellsworth Ines
Mortie Dutra
Ralph Evans
Babe Lazene
Eric Monti
Paris
Schmidt
Paul Runyan
Harry Bassler
Fey Coleman
Thompsoo
Lazane
Vines
Long’ Beach
Wayne Otis
Harry McCarthy
Brooklyn Dodger
McCarthy
Otis
Tucker
Normer Recreation Park
Tusker
Pat Martin
Lpamarisk CC
Mike Austis
Timberlake Added to College All Star List
SRICAGO the College All Star football roster grew to three Friday night with the addition of guards Morgan Williams of aos Christian and George Timberlake of Southern California The 1953 season stars meet the pro champion Detroit Lions August 31 at Soldier Field Williams and Timberlake are noted as defensive experts
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Unclear Fishin Facts Schedule and Events
Fragmented OCR text lists a Friday event with 41 items and references to sports calendar items, beaches, and venues. Mentions Hollywood Park, PFC Dassbelt, Saugus, Howell Stadium, and 8:00 pm timing, but many names and details are garbled.
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Fights Last Night In The Ring Names And Details
An OCR fragment outlines boxing night action with references to fighters including Sonny Luciano and Joe Grevin. It mentions ring events, possible weigh stations, and notes about promoters and arenas though many names are garbled. The text indicates a continuation on another page.
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Joe Greviin
Golamius
Gareaiee
Finnapens
Sonny Luciano
Ima
Andraws
Brown
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Bae Galir
Onary Cinan
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Thomson Nine-Under British Open Champ Eyes Tam Win
Peter Thomson the young Australian who just won the British Open says he aims to win the world championship at Tam O'Shanter in Chicago next month. He captured the Open with a nine-under-par 283 at Royal Birkdale, earning 2200 for the victory and eyeing the 25000 Tam O'Shanter prize amid a field led by Ed Furgol and Jim Turnesa.
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England
Peter Thomson
Chicago
Tam O'Shanter
Thomson
U. S
Ich Tam O'Shenter
Montreal
Royal Birkdale
Tom O'Shanter
Ed Furggl
Chamiion
Jim ‘Turnesa
Briarcliff
Bobsy Locke
South Africa
del Rees
Wales
Sid Scott Oeesgland
Demaret
Kiarnshacke
Gene Sarazen
Germantown
Frank Strenahan
Toledo
Ohio
al Watrous
Detroit
Stranahan
Peter ‘Twogood
Twogood
Net Tourney into Finals at LBCC Tennis Meet
Senior semi finals and Sunday finals set for the 23rd Long Beach City Tennis Tournament. Local players Buck and Ellis led junior doubles, with results across divisions including girls singles and Bay area doubles. Final rounds anchored by featured matches and several close junior doubles results.
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PCC Head Reelects National Coach Proxy President
Victor O. Schmidt of the Pacific Coast Conference was reselected president of the National Association of Collegiate Commissioners at the annual meeting in Colorado Springs. The group discussed alleged recruiting or substituting violations and pledged to cooperate in dispelling or correcting such decusations. They also talked about improving relations among colleges officials and coaches in basketball and football.
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Victor O. Schmidt
Pacific Coast Conference
National Assit
Shelton Lea Bright Win Swedish Events
Ermie Shelton of USC won the high jump at six feet eight and a half inches. Harry Bright of New York won the 800 meters in one minute fifty point six seconds. Jim Lea of United States posted strong showings in other events at the international meet in Sweden.
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Sweden
NUS
Ermie Shelton
University of Southern California
Harry Bright
New York
Jim Lea
Dallas Minor Franchise Campaign Faces Major League Move
Dallas club owner Burnett and E. E. Fogelson push for a 5 million plan in 500 thousand shares to lure a major league franchise to Dallas. Texas League president Reeves forwarded a complaint from six clubs claiming the drive harms baseball and may violate Frick's decree. The group vows to press through the weekend. failure may abort the bid.
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Dick Burnett
George Trautman
Burnett
E. E
Buddy) Fogelson
Jalse
Oklahoma City
John Reeves
Fort Worth
Texas Lesguers
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Ac ‘Tion
Ford Frick
Randall Hurls for Hawks in Bakersfield Showdown
Jacke Randall will pitch for the Long Beach Nitehawks against the Elks All-Stars in Bakersfield tonight, taking over for vacationing Ted Carlsgaard as manager Joe Rodgers fields the usual rotation. This marks the Hawks first out-of-town game of 1934 after their ninth win of the season.
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Long Beach Nitehawks
Elks ‘All-Stars
Bakersfield
Randall
Ted Carlsgaard
Joe Rodgers
Victoria
Hawks
Rodgers
Radio and TV Sports Highlights in Local Broadcasts
A patchy listing notes various radio and TV sports programs and matchups. It mentions Hollywood coverage and specific stations like KMIFC and Gutsosn Eace, with scheduled air times around 12:30 pm and 5:00 pm, plus terms like Paris feature and Indians-FARC context.
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Lawn Bowl Finals Today Seeks Triple Crown at National Event
The National Lawn Bowling tournament crowns its triples champion today at Arroyo Seco as teams from across the nation and Canada contest finals. The Folkins brothers beat Gardiner 28 11 to win the triple team trophy, with hopes high for later rounds in doubles and singles, while Smith and Follins are favored in singles. Friday’s results include semis in doubles and singles with several tight matches and notable upsets at Houston.
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Hugh Folkins
Tom Gardiner
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Pete Smith
Rich Follins
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Navy Civic Club Awards Honor Solibal Championships
The Navy Civic Club announced awards for championships in boxing pistol shooting softball and basketball. Mackenzie destroyer division CO CDR cf W Bundy accepted the overall athletic excellence trophy from Long Beach Independent Business Men's Association. Lt. (jg) John Snyder was high pistol scorer and post season softball saw U S S Rupertus defeat Mackenzie. Other awards went to commanding officers and destroyer personnel.
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Dodgers Fall From Grace as Dressen Exit Sparks Debate
New York reports Brooklyn officials ousted Chuck Dressen and named Walt Alston as manager. Critics say the club’s decline exposes Alston’s tentative tactics and questions whether the team can regain pace in the pennant race. The era’s All Star loop boasts mixed results while memory lanes recall Giants’ leader John McGraw’s long reign and Leo Durocher’s potential.
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Walt Alston
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John McGraw
New York Giants
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Abe Simon
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Nino Valdes Seeks Marciano Fight Ambitions
The Cuban heavyweight Nino Valdes entertains fans in Columbia New Jersey as he trains for a Madison Square Garden bout with Tommy Jackson. Manager Robby Gleason notes Valdes dream of Marciano, with the fighter declaring no money without a title, signaling hopes for a Cuba prize if he wins.
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