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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1954

Page

6

Trojan LBC basketball hosts and thanks Long Beach

Long Beach College shares praise for hospitality during hosting duties for the Coast Conference basketball championships. SC coach laments senioritis threat and outlines returning veterans and freshmen who will form a solid winter squad.

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Thomson Happy as Hit Beats Giants in Milwaukee Showdown

In a County Stadium thriller Bobby Thomson delivered a clutch pinch single with two outs in the ninth, lifting Milwaukee to a 2-1 win over the Giants. The game highlighted Thomson's return to face his former teammates and capped a tense pennant chase scene as fans packed the arena.

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Mayfield Leads In PGA Championship Match Play

Mayfield, Oliver, and De Vincenzo emerge as top contenders as 16 players advance to the 36th PGA Championship match play at Keller Public Course. The field includes former champions and notable figures like Snead, Burden, and Turnesa, with Warren Mayfield posting strong rounds and a key victory over Burke to stay alive.

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McMillen Fades In Four Minute Mile Attempt

McMillen timed in 4 11.86 at a United States Japan track meet in Tokyo. The Occidental College alumnus ran the first half under 2 minutes then slowed in the final half mile. He trained on the parade ground of the U.S. Army Division in Korea before coming to Tokyo with fellow American stars.

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Rams State Ist Full-Scale Redlands Drill Tonigh

Rams State 1954 team drills at Redlands in a 16 minute scrimmage with offense vs defense. Notable names include Norm Van Brocklin Billy Wade Rudy Bukich and Tom Fears plus Redskins visit by coach Gurley Lambeau as exhibition foe. Elroy Hines to report Monday after delay due to filming.

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L B Grid Immortal Killed in Log Mishap

Local sports figure Bal Bereyman, famed Poly High star in the 1940s, died in a logging accident near Ashland, Oregon. The incident occurred when a lumber truck’s bound chain broke, trapping him. Bereyman mentored Poly prep players and had two brothers who also starred in local basketball circles.

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Local Sports Calendar Mixes Up Names and Matchups

A scrambled schedule lists several matchups including Oakiaid versus wood and racing events with scattered team names. The garbled text hints at a busy week of contests across multiple venues, with unclear dates and participants.

Jackie Yates Dominates Brentwood Foe In Golf Duel

Jackie Yates, age 13, defeats 37-year-old Mia Meyerson of Brentwood 5 and 4 to win the Rancho Women s Mid Summer Invitational Tour at Ocean Park Arena. Meyerson fights to retain her title as local competitors and organizers report a near flawless performance from Yates.

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Indians Rally to Edge Yankees in Key pennant Game

The Cleveland Indians defeated the New York Yankees 8 to 2 as Lopat struggled to contain Cleveland’s hitters. Al Lopez praised righty and lefty matchups while Manny Lopez, Al Smith and Larry Doby fueled a seven run seventh inning. Strickland left with a swollen jaw after a collision at third.

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Cubs Recall Ex Angel in Major League Shuffle

Chicago Cubs pushed roster moves after recalling ex Angels outfielder Bob Zick and placing several players on the bench or in minor assignments. The shuffle aims to bolster the lineup as the team adjusts for upcoming games.

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One Ton Tony Wins Hollywood Express Handicap

In Inglewood Euclid Le Blanc steered One Ton Tony a narrow win by half a length in the $15,000 Hollywood Express Handicap. The long shot finished seven and a half furlongs in a time tying the track record and equaling the world mark. J HRour Regards finished second with Proud third. payouts were $65.80 and $25.60.

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Cal-Sooner Fray First TV Dish

New York The American Broadcasting Company announced the first nationally televised football game for September 18 Oklahoma vs California with a full schedule listed. Other matchups include Wisconsin vs Illinois, Oregon vs Southern California, and Penn State vs Notre Dame among others in the early season slate.

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Genovese Named New Salinas Packers Manager

Genovese formerly linked with Washington Senators infielding was named supervisor of the Salinas Packers in the California League. He replaces O Neill as the team won 3 ½ to Channel Cities with three hits. Gionfriddo added four safeties for the losers.

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Ex-PCL Stars Lead Pioneer League All-Star Team Tilt

Former Pacific Coast League players Bert Bakkelew of Salt Lake City Alan Thdg of Magic Valley and Gene Hooks of Magic Valley headline the Pioneer League All-Star squad to face league-leading Billings Sunday night. The infield includes Garkelen, a former Sacramento Solon, and Hooks, previously with Los Angeles. Managed by ex-major leaguer Earle Brucker of Geden.

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Branca Finds New Home With Yankees After Tigers Trade

Ralph Branca, longtime pitcher, joins the New York Yankees after being released by Detroit. Casey Stengel calls him still strong and a good pitcher and plans limited usage to begin. Branca, a Mount Vernon native and NYU graduate, quips it took him 11 years to reach this team.

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