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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1953

Page

6

PCL bans players from Mexican League for next winter

Clarence Rowland head of the Pacific Coast League orders a ban on PCL players from appearing in the Mexican Pacific Coast League next winter. Several Long Beach ballplayers competed in the Mexican League last season. The piece also notes other baseball memories and player movements across leagues.

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Sports Calendar Mixed Schedules Include Regional Races

The notice lists upcoming events across multiple facilities with several teams and competitions. It mentions AAU activities, racing divisions, and cross country programs, noting venues such as Garden Avenue and City arena, with several athletes named in context of meets and heats.

Death of Bill Tilden Ends Era in Tennis

Big Bill Tilden, celebrated as America’s top tennis figure of the 1920s, died at age 60 from a heart attack in his Manhattan apartment. He helped popularize the sport, led U. S. Davis Cup teams, won seven straight national singles titles, and remained active as a player and instructor into later years.

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Seattle Pulling Away in PCL Flag Chase

Seattle remains the top Pacific Coast League team after a 5-2 win over Hollywood. The Stars tied the game in the ninth on Jack Phillips’ long homer, Merrill Combs’ single plated the winning run, and late pressure ended Hollywood’s bid as Seattle pulled ahead in the flag race.

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Old Pal Sad Tilden Death Tributes From Rene LaCoste

Rene LaCoste, famed French tennis star, said he and all France were saddened by Tilden's death. He praised Tilden as the greatest player and recalled their Davis Cup battles, including draws in 1926 and 1928 and Tilden's 1935 win. Their marquee match ended in a 6 2 6 4 7 5 6 2 score.

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S-S Pair Hot Again in Baseball Stage

In 1848 the Boston Braves pennant staff Spahn Sain and two days rain now split as Sain with the Yankees and Spahn with Milwaukee. Both near 31 shine as Yankees beat St. Louis 3-1 with Sain earning his sixth win and first shutout. Spahn won 3-2 over Philadelphia. Rats: Mantle homered for NY, Washington clobbered Chicago, and Cleveland edged Philadelphia in 10 innings.

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Pinza wins 174th Epsom Derby for Sir Gordon Richards

Pinza captured the Epsom Derby as Sir Gordon Richards finally breaks through for his first win in 28 attempts. Aureole finished second, Pink Horse third, in a 27 horse field. Sir Gordon, knighted this week, celebrated amid a crowd of about 230000 as England’s monarch and nation cheered the historic victory.

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Giants Not Dead Yet Rally Sparks 11-1 Victory Over Cubs

Robin Gontes, sidelined by illness, pitched New York Giants to an eight-hit 11-1 win over Chicago, fanning 11 in his first big league victory. Milwaukee beat Philadelphia 3-2, Dodgers edged St Louis 5-4 in 11 innings, Cincinnati toppled Pittsburgh 7-4 with Gus Bell homering twice. Del Crandall drove in the winner for Warren Spahn, who earned his sixth win on a five-hitter. Red Schoendienst and the Cards nearly staged a ninth inning rally, but grounded into a game-ending double play. Beil, McMillan, and Frank Thomas homered in a high-scoring NL day.

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Husbands' Ashes Scattered at Derby Course

An unidentified woman scattered her husband’s ashes at Wattenham Corner on the English Derby course on Derby morning before the big race. She tearfully stated it was his wish, but she refused to reveal her name.

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Minor League Results From California and Across Leagues

California games show San Jose 5, Taniesio 2 and Bakersfield 8, Stockton 13, Fresno 11, Sunia Barbira 6, plus Western International results Edmonton 5-8 and Tri-City 2 with Vancouver at Salem postponed. Arizona Tennessee and Texas leagues feature Tucson and Mexicali scores, Houston 7 Fort Worth 6 in 10 innings, Oklahoma City 7, Beaumont 5, and Shreveport 2. Southern Association notes Memphis 4 in 11 innings, Birmingham, New Orleans, and Atlanta results. Eastern and Atlantic leagues include Syracuse 4-10-4, Baltimore 8, Indianapolis 2-7, Kansas City 7-5, Louisville 1-1, Charleston 1, Augusta 3, and Savannah 3.

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Track Fans Hail Marks Of Kansas USC Youths

Fans hail Wes Santee of Kansas and USC youths after a day of record marks at Ramsaur Stadium. Santee set a new mile best with 4 0 1 6, while Dan Bowhan and Gaston Reiff chased in a fierce international field. The Fresno Relays also featured world and national prep records, with notable feats by O’Brien and Whitfield.

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Pep Still Has Touch In Return At Madison Square Garden

Willie Pep, age unknown, delivers a technical knockout over Pat Marcune in the 19th round at Madison Square Garden. Pep shows flashes of past form despite eye cuts and a lingering suspension. Officials report Pep will miss time due to injuries while praising his late-career resilience.

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Seniors Title to Ross in United States Seniors Golf

Frank D. Ross, a 60 year old insurance executive from West Hartford Connecticut, captured the 49th United States Seniors Golf Championship title by posting a three under par victory. Ross defeated rivals to claim the senior crown in a notable win for New York based Ross Ry.

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Rizzuto Feets Up Between Games For Longevity

Yankees shortstop Phil Rizzuto, 36, says resting feet on bedframes and occasionally watching morning movies between night games helps extend his career. He learned the tip from DiMaggio and Ty Cobb and plans to spell future replacement players, hoping to mentor a young Mantle in shortstop technique. He notes the current Yankee spirit feels younger and more focused on winning than prior prewar teams.

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Unclear historical sports page with scattered team listings

Fragmentary OCR shows scattered team names and games across cities including New York Philadelphia Chicago and Detroit. Entries mention multiple matchups, standings and dates but legible details are sparse and inconsistent.

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