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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1951

Page

20

Shoemaker Near Jockey Title as Meet Advances

Inglewood June 4 Willie Shoemaker, Hollywood Park king for two straight seasons, appears set for a third title. From 81 mounts since May 11 he has 21 wins 14 seconds 7 thirds, totaling 42. Johnny Longden sits second with 14 wins 14 seconds in 68 mounts, followed by Ray York with 14 wins in 60 rides.

Inglewood Willie Shoemaker Hollywood Park Shoemaker Johnny Longden Ray York

Ruttman Sets Dayton Speedway 50-Lap Record Time

In Dayton Ohio on June 4 Troy Ruttman of Ontario California set a new speed mark at the Dayton Speedway for the 50 lap race. He clocked 18:05.79 for about 25 miles breaking the former record of 18:12.60 set by Joe James of Indianapolis yesterday.

Dayton Ohio Troy Ruttman Ontario Calif Dayton Speedway Joe James Indianapols

Rookies Signed by the San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers sign two rookie guards. Tony Morabito announced Nick Feher from Georgia and Bob Downs from Southern California joining the NFL team.

San Francisco 49Ers San Francisco National Football League Tony Morabito Nick Feher Pounder University of Georgia Bob Downs University of Southern California

Termites Win Bobbie in Met League Softball Thriller

Beckman pitched a four hitter and drove in two runs as the Bear State Termites edged the Los Angeles Ebonites 3 to 2 in a Metropolitan League girls softball game at Sawtelle last night.

Bobbie. Beckman Bear State Termites Los Angeles Ebonites Sawtelle

Peterson Post Cops Legions Twin Bill Wins 5-0

Peterson Post Cops defeated Legion in a doubleheader at Recreation Compton yesterday, leading the District with a 5-0 win. The sweep showcased strong pitching and timely hitting to secure the early-season advantage.

Peterson Post Cops Legion Twin Bill Samuel Recreation Compton

Nitehawks Aim for Fifth Straight Win at Park Ave Field

Nitehawks host unbeaten San Bernardino at Park Ave Field at 8 15 p m aiming for a fifth straight win. Jack Randall starts on the mound with Les Worden catching as Stan White Cleo Goyette Clint Herron Jimmy Jones Ted Tabak or Lou Novikoff George Pearson Bill Crutchfield man the infield and outfield. San Bernardino, last year’s American Niteball League champions, relies on Buzz Thierchen. Long Beach has won four straight tilts despite strong opposition.

San Bernardino Park Ave Hawks Jack Randall Les Worden Stan White Cleo Goyette Clint Herron Jimmy Jones Ted Tabak Lou Novikoff George Pearson Bill Crutchfield City Boys Buzz Thierchen Southland Long Beach Nitehawks Los Angeles Rams Riverside TV Tthe Colored Ghosts Huntington Park

Mexicali Boosts League Margin In Double Win Night

Mexicali increased its lead in the Southwest International League to 27 games after sweeping Yuma, while Tucson defeated Juarez to aid the vice. In other games, Faso defeated Phoenix 12-1, Tijuana split at El Centro, and Bisbee Douglas split at Las Vegas with a 10 and 12 inning finish.

Ty Associated Press Mexicali Eagles Yuma Tucson Juarez May J Faso Phoenix Tijuana el Centro Bisbee Douglas Las Vegas Innnings

Michigan Bowlers Dominate 58 Day Tournament Titles

Michigan bowlers swept titles as the American 5 tournament concluded with 877,570 in prizes. Detroiter Lee Jouglard won the singles crown with a 773 and earned 500. Tony Lindeman of Detroit took the all events with 2005. Eddie Marshall and Bob Benson of Lansing claimed doubles at 1334. O Malley of Chicago edged Flint by one pin for team honors 3070 to 3069.

Michigan Kegling Jouglard Grant I Cc. B Detroit Eddie Marshall Bob Benson Lansing Mich O'Malley Florists Erie Benson Marshall Linderman

Kielty Beaten in 2nd Round

In Broadstone England on June 1, Beverly Hanson of California advanced to the third round of the British women's amateur golf championship while Dorothy Kielty of Long Beach, California fell in the second round to Mrs. M. Abbeloos of Belgium 4 and 3. Hanson earlier beat Arlett Jacquet 4 and 2 and then defeated Mrs. Wardlaw 7 and 5 as Abbeloos closed out Kielty with a 20-foot putt on the 25th hole. The 36-hole final is set for Thursday at Dorset Golf Club.

Broadstone England UPI Beverly Hanson U.1 Dorothy Dot) Kielty Long Beach Calif Miss Kiely M. Abheloos California E. V. Halsted London Miss Hanson Pasadena Arlett Jacquet Belgium A. M. H. Wardlaw Miss Kielty Abbeloosted Dorset Golf Club

Hunter Entry Wins Long Pigeon Race at Long Beach Show

A. Gimiler reports that L. A. Hunter won the long pigeon race from Marysville to Long Beach, sponsored by the Long Heath Racing Pigeon Club on Saturday. The winner averaged 1169.08 feet per mile, with a final tally of 1147 for the top finisher.

Hunter A. Hunter Marysville Long Beach Long Heath Racing Pigeon Club A. Gimiler L.A. Hunter Fine Hunt Teva

Big Field Looms for Cinema Cap at Hollywood Park

A large field is expected for the $25,000 Cinema Handicap at Hollywood Park featuring Gold Capitol Interpretation Gold Note and Ruth Lily likely leading the weights. Lightweights such as Mucho Hossa Pat's Own and War Rings join the lineup as the venue builds toward the $35,000 Westerner on June 30. Two favorites War Rings and Endorser race Friday in a mile and a sixteenth allowance as Johnny Longden takes a vacation and Freddie Smith misses the next 10 days. Rounding out, a riding infraction by Hach last week cost him the minimum penalty per the Jockeys Guild.

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Rascals Annex Kid Ball Crown at Park Ave Field

The Rascals defeated Brown's Sporting Goods 16 to 1 at Park Ave Field to win the third annus Kid baseball tournament. The team pounded four scorers and 11 runs came on timely hits. Ronnie Fairly contributed two hits while Richard Shelby cleared the bases and Chuels Anderson drove in a run.

Reynold Rascals Brown's Sporting Goods Park Ave Annus Rascals Ronnie Fairly Richard Shelby Chuels Anderson

State Kegler Caps Laurels at Womens Bowling Meet

Iron bowlers from the Pacific Northwest compete as California's Alyce Pati Burineame tops day one with 586. Martha Davidson and Marge Krauss post high doubles, while Laverne Haverley remains current events queen with 1788. Ida Simpson leads singles at 639. Hickman Oldsmobile Whirlaways of Indianapolis pace the best five-man team with 2705 early in the tournament.

Pacific Northwwest California Kegler Alyce Pati Buringame Calif Martha Davidson Searle Sgt Marge Krauss Fr. Lawton Se Lattice

Sawyer's Words Work Wonders for Phillies Chase

Philadelphia manager Eddie Sawyer lifted morale with optimistic predictions and the Phillies responded by sweeping four of five, beating the Cardinals in a two game set and routing the Pirates 11 to 2. The team now averages eight runs per game as it presses pennant chances.

Philadelphia Eddie Sawyer Philadelphia Phillies Brooklyn Dretzling Sawyer Phillies Cardiinals Pirates

Trans-Mississippi Qualifying Opens in Dallas

Qualifying play opened today at Brook Hollow Country Club for the 48th Trans Mississipp i golf tournament. About 200 amateur stars chased a 6600 yard par 70 layout today and tomorrow for 64 spots in the championship flight for match play starting Wednesday. Defending champ Jim English, at Des Moines, was present to defend his title with an automatic berth. the remaining 63 spots were open.

Dallas Texas lavey_tricky Brook Hollow Country Club Jim English Des Moines

Recreation Park Softball Cards Listed for Monday Games

Recreation Park hosts multiple softball matchups on Monday across Diamonds 1 and 4. Key games include Atlantic Methodist versus First Orthodox Presbyterian, Second Presbyterian versus Vinmaruel Baptist, and Moore Memoriam Methodist against Cavalry Baptist, with other listed pairings and times at 7 30.

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