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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1950
Page
25
The Southern California Speedboat Club gears up for the Labor Day classic on Marine Stadium as the 10th annual all western sweepstakes. Inboard and outboard classes race toward Sacramento River and a major national high point title, while organizers weigh inverted starts, program length, and fair competition for top boats.
Doris Beauty Salon won the Ladies 525 Trio League in Virginia Recreation with 37 victories and 19 losses. Members of the winning team were Doris Niskern Betty Gracely and Waneta Gray.
Seven yearlings to be sold at Santa Anita tomorrow by Dr. and Mrs. Frank Porter Miller feature colts from Alsab and Count Fleet and a Priam 11 filly. The Miller pair shift from Saratoga to their Bunnymede Kentucky and Bunnyslope Riverside ranch stock. Notable offspring include a bay Assah colt from Imported Gamine’s line and brood mares Francille’s progeny Legend of France and Esprit de France. Other sires include Princequilio With Regards Count Speed and Heelfly.
Polo action at Harry Marrell Ranch Field near Garden Grove pits Long Beach players Kenny Walker Dick Walker and Al Lermens against Valencia club members Al Larue William Allen Eddie Evitt Jr and Harry Marrell. Game starts at 2 30 p m local time.
The Vike Sports Group will hold its monthly meeting tomorrow night at Montgomery's Benchburger at the foot of Termino Ave in Belmont Shore. The gathering is scheduled for 7 o'clock.
Promoter Goldie Ahearn announced that the Willie Pep Bobby Bell non title fight has been moved to July 24. The bout was originally set for last week but was postponed after Pep, the featherweight champion, was suspended by the District Boxing Commission and the National Boxing Association over marital status. Ahearn said Pep regrets the incident and wants to clear himself with Washington officials.
Four divisions of play in the third annual night championships run July 24 to 29 at Long Beach Recreation Park under the Municipal Tennis Association and Recreation Commission. Events include Men s and Women s singles and Men s and mixed doubles. Entries close July 21 at 5 pm. Defending champions expected in all events except mixed doubles Rae Reed and Danny Walker last year winners. Al Bray Jane Little Jack Lynch Vern Hughes are noted as defending in their events.
About 10,000 speed fans gather at the Naval Blimp Base in Santa Ana for the first annual Gola Cup motorcycle and hot rod race meet starting 2 p.m. Trials begin at 10 a.m. Featured events include S C T A roadsters in drag races, match duels between top two wheelers and four wheeler riders, and multiple heats and a 50 mile road race. Unusual attractions include Earl Evans belly tank speedster at 172 mph and a three-way Class D display with an Allison aircraft engine, a Lincoln, and a Cadillac.
The Maywood Post 223 team, representing the 19th District, faced Pasadena Post 13 in a best two of three series at Maywood as part of the American Legion junior baseball playoffs. Area playoffs run until July 30 with the Southern California finals set for August 1 to August 13, and other teams include Lumberman’s Post 403, North Hollywood Post 307, West Hollywood Post 405, Santa Maria Post, and Crenshaw Post 715.
Helms Athletic Foundation will award medals this afternoon at Griffin Field to 24, of the 1948 Wilmington Merchants baseball team, and sponsor Neil Griffin. Presentation by Bill Schroeder at 2 30 p m honors the Merchants for a national record of 28 consecutive fall 1948 wins.
In Eugene on July 15, Mrs Lyle Bowman retained the women's Oregon Golf Association title by a one up victory over Gracie De Moss after 27 holes. The men's final is set for tomorrow featuring 18-year-old Bob Atkinson of Portland against Dick Yost of Oregon State College.
Baron Leone, claiming royal blood, challenges Leo Garibaldi for the junior heavyweight title and a $10,000 belt at Wilmington Bowl. The two out of three fall, 60 minute match pits Leone at around 208 pounds against the 20 year old Garibaldi, who believes Leone cannot reach the weight or pace. Garibaldi recently won the title from Billy Varga in San Diego.
ALLY LARSEN edged Tommy Hickman in a tight Lakewood men’s match. Hickman led but three-putted 18 and missed a late par to hand Larsen the win, with Larsen parring 20th as Hickman failed from 10 feet. Larsen advances to the round of eight alongside Brown and McOnegal. other second round results and upcoming matches noted.
Wally Larsen clinched the Lakewood club championship in an overtime finish after a tight quarterfinals day. The event featured several matches with Parker Sparke and Brown Bell advancing among others, as golfers contended through afternoon pairings at Palos Verdes.
Spectators flock to the Santa Ana CAP grounds for a dramatic display as motorcycles race hot rods in acceleration runs and drag format. Strong participants include riders from local clubs and teams competing for fastest times and showmanship in a high adrenaline event.
A professional wrestling show for paraplegic patients is set for 2 p.m. at the Long Beach Naval VA Hospital on the west Rec Hall side. Frank Pasquali promotes, with George and Bobby Becker, Brother Frank, and Sammy Menacker signed for a tag match and an individual contest. Referees include Bobby Coleman and a licensed midget wrestler.
Carrell Speedway hosts two events this week featuring AMA two wheelers and West Coast Jalopy Association cars. Wednesday at Gardena dirt track more than 60 bikes race in 14-event program with veterans facing rising rivals. Friday jalopy action on the B-shaped dirt track leads to the July Sweepstakes 250-lap race on July 28. Time trials at 6:30 p.m. and programs start 6:45 p.m.
Signal Hill's semipro league features the Signal Hill Electric nine meeting the North Long Beach Merchants at Houghton Park this afternoon at 2 p m. The day’s slate includes multiple local teams with games noted at various parks and fields across the area.
Amateur leagues enter the second week of the third round with games at Recreation Park Park Ave Field Houghton Park Admiral Kidd and Truman Boyd Top match may pit Legion Post 326 against Associated Telephone No 1 at 8 45 on Diamond No 1 Recreation Park Thursday night Schedule shows games through July 21 at multiple parks with numerous teams and venues listed including Fire Teen ALNe and Presbyterians and Baptists among others
Long Beach light heavyweight Dick Finley, who recently upset a top contender, meets Bruce Richardson of Canada in a ten round main event at Ocean Parks on Monday night. If Finley beats Richardson, he eyes a bout with Bob Murphy. mentor Jackie Leonard notes Finley began his career at Wilmington Bowl.
Archers from the San Pedro and Long Beach Archery associations will compete in a challenge shoot at the Wilmington range near Banning Park next Saturday July 22, club officials announced yesterday.
Eleven amateur baseball teams open Summer League play as the Recreation Commission schedules doubleheaders today at Wilson High and Park Ave Field. The card lists early games and teams including Marines Field and Ocean area matchups with noted timings and local participants.
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