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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1955

Page

12

WIS CORNER with DICK TEVNS on the Angels season

A guest column by Bob Sciffering as he fills in for White Dick Sehms discusses Los Angeles Angels baseball. He reflects on the team’s management, player injuries, young pitchers, and key veterans while urging fan support and optimism for a winning season at Wrigley Field and beyond.

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Ex Sud's comeback with Yankees sparks renewed success

Tommy Lyme, 35, makes a notable comeback with the New York Yankees after years of struggles with walks. The veteran pitcher credits staying in the game and learning from past errors as key to his renewed form.

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Bonus Rule Change Seen In Major League Baseball

Yankees figure Byrne has become a key hurling staff figure as rule changes surface. Milestone talks show CBA reps endorsing a two bonus player limit, with two-year retention to curb excess roster inflation and help players like Byrne make a comeback.

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Texas Tech End Sparkles in Rams' Rookie Workouts

Rams rookie drills at Redlands amid sun and film crew as Texas Tech standout end Temi Harland and Loyola sophomore Evans join the session. Showboat Davis and coach Sid Gillman supervise a vigorous passing workout with Bill Wade completing 20 of 38 attempts.

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Latin Players Accused of Goldbricking By GAYLE TALBOT

A veteran AL manager notes Chica Carrasquel’s decline from prime fielding and questions Caribbean players’ long term drive. He recalls Carrasquel’s peak against rivals like Rizzuto and warns indifference may curb White Sox rebuilding. He predicts Caribbean stars may burn out early and face Caribbean league tensions.

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49er Vet Awaits Bid

Atherton veteran guard Banducci, the last of the original Forty Niners, waits for offers after Bay Area club released him following nine NFL seasons. Morabito denied a return for 10th season, declaring Banducci a free agent with no waiver. Banducci, 33, previously with the Eagles and Stanford, says he may play on or retire, confident in past performances.

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Angels Open Home Stand With 2 Tilts Against Oaks

The Los Angeles Angels host a two game set with the Oakland Oaks to begin a nine day stay at home. Brosnan and Hetherington duel Van Cuyk and Drews as the doubleheader opens at 6:29 PM with injuries thinning the Angels lineup including Eddie Wincrciak and Turk Lown.

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DeMarco Fumes In Loss Drops Rematch Demand To Dupas

Bloodied Brooklyn fighter Paddy DeMarco demanded a rematch with top contender Ralph Dupas after a 10 round decision in New Orleans. Dupas fought off DeMarco’s pressure, cutting him and winning the bout as the crowd and officials split on the outcome. DeMarco accused Dupas of a hometown decision and vowed a rematch.

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Smallmouth Bass Record Reported at Dale Hollow Reservoir

In Celina Tennessee near Dale Hollow Reservoir a 27 inch large mouth style bass weighed 21 pounds 2 ounces and measured 21 2 thirds inches in girth. Lt Hayes of Leitchfield Kentucky filed the catch and Dr Morman G Benson of the State Fish and Game Commission confirmed identification as a smallmouth bass. The fish was 13 years old and beat the prior record by over a pound and several inches.

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Boxing and Baseball Schedule Fragment at Local Parks

Fragmentary sports calendar lists Oakland versus Los Angeles at Wrigley Field area venues and Davis and Cartan Park events. Mentions wrestling at South Park with times like 4:20 and references to arena names and teams, but details are garbled.

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Former USGA Public Links champ Andrews edges Wallace Smith

Gene Andrews, 42, the 1954 Dallas winner and sole remaining former champion, narrowly beat policeman Wallace Smith of Pontiac, Michigan in 18 holes. The match featured long birdie putts and a late rally as Andrews fought back from three down after four holes and narrowly survived after Smith tangled on the 18th.

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Youth Sports Plan Discussed by White House Leaders

Washington IP The White House said consideration is given to forming a committee to spark youth interest in competitive sports. President Eisenhower spoke with 32 sports figures at a luncheon where Jack Fleck Tony Trabert Archi Moore shared views on developing youth athletics and character.

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Bob Sturgeon Loses Manager Post in Salt Lake City Bees

Former Chicago Cub and Los Angeles infielders manager Bob Sturgeon was released by the Salt Lake City Bees of the Pioneer League on Monday. Veteran Svend Bud Jessen was named to replace him for the remainder of the season. Bees president Eddie Leishman announced the hire. Sturgeon previously worked for the Philadelphia Phillies of the National League.

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Brave Skaters Win Best for L A Swing

Los Angeles defeated Chicago's Westerners 29 26 in roller derby Monday night in San Bernardino. The victory clinched the series for Los Angeles at 11 games to 8 and sets up further travel for both teams to Long Beach and Hawaii respectively with regional action remaining on the Pacific Coast.

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Unclear sports listing with mixed station names

Fragmented OCR lists sports broadcasts and matchups with numerous garbled names and times across radio and television. Readers cannot identify teams, events, dates, or networks due to extensive transcription errors.

Fishin Facts and Online Action at Seaport Landing

A garbled report highlights fishing facts and a seaside scene at Seal Beach landing. It mentions albacore, barracuda, sea bass, and duck albacore along with self bait routines and racing boats, noting activity at a local port area.

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Fraley's All Star Best Bets Predicts Homer for Ted

Oscar Fraley surveys the 1958 All Star Game, predicting Willie Mays hats and Stan Musial on the bench, Ted Williams homer, Dizzy Dean warnings, and a National League victory over the American League in a lively preview full of quirks and humor.

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