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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1953

Page

6

Feller Steals Spotlight As Indians Split With White Sox

Art Houtteman’s arrival boosts Cleveland as Bob Feller wins his third straight start in a 5 0 10 inning shutout over Chicago while the Indians split the doubleheader 16 5. Chicago’s 20 run seventh rallies, Minnie Minoso homers, Rosen hits 22nd homer in loss.

Feller White Sox Indians Chicago Gene Bearden Dale Mitchell al Rosen Luke Easter Minnie Minoso Rosen Lopat Irv Noren Don Bollweg Yogi Berra Yankee Bob Porterfield Jim Plersall Ellis Kinder Red Sox

Torrid Giants Back in Race

The New York Giants powered to a seven game win streak lifting them into pennant contention after a 20-6 win over the Brooklyn Dodgers. Sal Maglie dominated with six hits allowed in a 6-1 victory as Brooklyn’s home run streak reached 24 games. The Dodgers hold a lead of 6% games on the leaders, with upcoming clashes against the first-place Dodgers.

Sal Barber Chicago Ralph Kiner Cubs Warren Spahn Cardinals Braves Eddie Mathews Milwaukee Phillies Pittsburgh Curt Simmons Jefthander Dressen Branca Johnny Sain Brooklyn Bobby Thomason Giants Dodgers

Sports on Radio TV Rotary TM Hans Films

A clipped listing notes sports radio and TV programming tied to producers Hans Films and the Chicago station Wrosehg TM. It references Tevat D ple Teal and Guliards rsiormond pine ne fhaeela aliarda amid unclear context.

Rotary Hans Films Asyed-Marshall Wrosehg Chicago Tevat D Guliards

Branca Seeks New Start With Detroit Tigers Break

Ralph Branca leaves the Dodgers for Detroit calling the waiver move the break he has searched for. Manager Charlie Dressen, teammates, and rivals wish him well, noting Detroit's pitching needs under Fred Hutchinson and Branca's potential to rebound in the new league.

Ralph Branca Detroit Tigers Ebbets Field John Griffin Carl Erskine Ralph Dodgers AP Wirephoe Brooklyn Tigers Detroit Charlie Dressen Branca Freddie Hutchinson Dodagers Ann Mulvey Dodger Preacher Roe Thompson Jackie Robinson

Hogan Confirms He Won't Retire Soon After Open Win

Ben Hogan, relaxed after winning the British Open at Carnoustie with a 282 total, says reports of retirement are false and he will travel to Paris for an Army exhibition match. He plans to play in the Masters in March at Augusta but will skip the Ryder Cup and may not defend the Open title next year. He notes 19 years of travel and being 40 means limited mileage ahead.

Carnoustie Scotland Ben Hogan Paris Record &R Hogan Augusta

Unclear Sports Card From Fragmented Schedule

Fragmented OCR shows multiple city matchups including Seattle, San Francisco, San Diego, Portland, Oakland, and Hollywood with unclear scores and times. Mentions Dickey, McCall, Masterson, Sain, and teams like Detroit, Philadelphia, Washington, New York, and Boston. Overall game list appears disorganized with partial player names and venue notes.

Detroit Domeig Philadelphia

Hogan wins U S Open in dramatic British title double

Hogan edges rivals to claim the U S Open after a final round where he started two behind and finished four ahead as a 20 000 strong gallery roared. Stranahan Thomson Tees Cedra deadlocked for second at 286 Mangrum 301. Hogan, happy yet reserved, walked off with his wife Valerie.

Hogan Frank Stranahan Toledo Ohio Dai Tees Wales Peter, Thomson Australia Antonio Cedra Argentina Lloyd Mangrum U.S Stranahan Valerie Bobby Jones Gene Sarazen

Seixas Seixas Faces Mulloy in Bath and Tennis Semifinals

Vic Seixas the Wimbledon champion from Philadelphia, matched against Hal Burrows of Charlottesville and Gardnar Mulloy of Coral Gables as Don Frye of Seattle advanced to the Bath and Tennis Club Invitation final four. Seixas beat Bill Quillian 6-1 6-3 in the quarterfinals, while Mulloy outlasted Gene Garrett 6-0 9-7.

Sppring Lake N. Jett Vic Sexias Hal Burtows Charlottesville Gardnar Mulloy Coral Gables Fla Don Frye Seattle Bath and Tennis Club Seixas Mulloy States Bill Quillian Gene Garrett San Diego

Minor League Results Across Multiple Leagues

Baseball round up of numerous minor league scores including California League games such as Fresno and Santa Barbara, Arizona Texas League results with El Paso and Mexicali, International League Buffalo win and Rochester loss, American Association action, Western League and other regional games with varied final tallies and notes on extra innings and unusual line scores.

Verture Hresno Santa Barbara Bakersfield Modesto Visalia Stockton Lonites el Paso Mexicali Bisbes Phoenix Tucson Les Juarez Buffalo Baltimore Rochester Syracuse Ottawa Mentrea Springfield Toronto American Association Louisville Toledo Minneapolis Columbua Charleston St. Paul Kansas City Indianapolis Houston Fort Worth San Antonis Tulea Shreveport Oklahoma City Beaumont Southern Association Line Rock Chattanoora Nashville Memphis Birmingham New Orleans Mobile Atlanta Western Mncrry Victoria Edmorton

Harris Denies Detroit Rumor

Washington Senators manager Bucky Harris denied a report that he would sign a five year contract as Detroit Tigers general manager at a $75,000 per year salary. Harris called the story ridiculous and said there was no truth to it.

NEW York Bucky Harris Washington Senators Detroit Tigers Harry Wismer Harris Wismer

Whitfield Excels In Finn Meet With Sprint Wins

Mal Whitfield, two time Olympic 800 meter champion, won the 200 meter dash in 22.4 seconds and the 400 meter run in 47.7 seconds at an international track and field meet in Karhula Finland on Friday night.

Karhula Finland Mal Whitfield

Boxing Main Event Set at Jolliwood Legion Stadium

Boxing feature headlines Ferdinand versus Green and Gallardon versus Garclay as the first of two main bouts at Jolliwood Legion Stadium with ring times listed. Wrestling follows at Valley Garden Arena Blasale O Taple Carrell Speedway and other events include dog racing and horse racing at various local venues.

Jolliwood Legion Stadium Ferdinand Green Gallardong Garclay Valley Garden Aréna Blasale O'Taple Carrell Cy Cartel Cilver’ Cliy Mideula Hope Bowl Dal Alol Tijuana Tinang Tipuans Baseba Seattle Glimore Field Tifvana

Well Now Stars Slaughter Seattle in Coast League Showdown

Hollywood tops Pacific Coast League standings with a 16-2 rout of Seattle, led by rookie George O'Donnell's 11th win. Seattle's Al Widmar was knocked out early as Hollywood bunched 18 hits and homers, while Seattle’s Lea Thomas missed a hit due to a ruling. Portland beat Oakland 5-0 behind Jeff Glenn Biott. Sacramento toppled Los Angeles 9-1 as Ken Kimball outpitched Jerry Hallen. San Francisco beat San Diego 8-2 with late homers from Moran and Zuvels.

Aawpeliater Pro Hollywood Seattle George O’donnell Monte Basgall Art del Duc Tom Louriels Long Taele Pmn Lea Thomas Bill Merrill Combs Thomas Portland Los Angeles Sacs Angels Une Sacramento Kimbhell Dixie Upright San Francisco Seals San Diego Bill Thomason Bob Malloy Bil Bradford Bob Muncrief Padres Jima Moran Jarry Zuvels

Hogan Wins Open Triumph Sparks Nation at Yankee Stadium

New York reports rally around Ben Hogan after his British Open victory at Carnoustie. Crowds in Yankee Stadium and across media celebrate the Texas golfer who rose from a late comeback to claim a 282 final score. Comparisons to Jones and legacy debates follow, affirming Hogan as the best golfer alive in 1963.

Hogan Bobby Jones New York Associated Press Ben Hogan Carnoustie Scotland Jones Tepeta Carrioustie Jack Hand Yankee Stadium Bob Porterfield Yankees Johnny Addie Yank Washington Bobby Thomson Ralph Branes

Crosby Declines Interest in San Francisco Club Purchase

Los Angeles Lt. Green says Bing Crosby has decided against buying the San Francisco Coast League club for now. Clarence Rowland, league president, relayed Crosby’s remark that conditions make a purchase impossible at present. Crosby already owns a stake in the Pittsburgh club.

Los Angeles Greener Bing Crosby Jas San Francisco Baseball Club Clarence Roland Rowland Crosby Shock Pittsburgh

Wrigley Indicates Cubs Sale Possible with Right Conditions

Chicago owner Phil Wrigley says he might sell the Cubs if conditions are right and reports a waiting list of prospective purchasers. He stresses he will sell to a baseball man at heart, not to investors.

Chicago Phil K. Wrigley Clule Cubs Wrigley

Mantle and Mathews Rivalry Heads to Major Leagues

The piece weighs which rookie sluggers Mickey Mantle of the Yankees and Eddie Mathews of the Braves will become the stronger drawing cards. It notes their similar births in October 1931, rapid rises from minimal minor leagues, and early power feats including long next-to-home runs. Mantle’s 311 last year versus Mathews 242 cited.

TWINS Eddie Mathews Milwaukee Braves Mickey Mantle New York Yankees New York New York Yankee Milwaukee Brave Mathews Mantle Southwest Star of Fortune Mickey Spavinaw Okla Texarkana Texas Yankees Weldie Bias Lorin Ramns Hank ‘Sauer Chicago Cub Monumental Griffith Stadium Washington Noboldy Wrigley Field Casey Stengel Braves

New Deal Hero Role for Ted Williams Returns in 1954

Oscar Fraley reports Ted Williams is set to return to baseball in 1954 as a fan favorite after a rough public image. Williams showed uncomplaining grit in his comeback, earning broad admiration and the potential to become one of the sport’s most popular figures. The piece also covers Nick Kerbawy of the Detroit Tigers discussing early negotiations with unsigned players and a cited refusal over low pay amid NFL all stars.

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