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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1954

Page

6

Freshman sports gains and coaching pride clash in PCC meeting

In Seattle PCC leaders backed expanding freshman football to three games and basketball to 13, easing Big Ten style restrictions. The clash pitted coaches and athletic directors against administrators while Notre Dame's spring practice featured three teenage prospects and expectations grew for Troy and Southern California in NCAA track.

Seattle PCC Big Ten Evercatchers Notre Dame Paul Hornung Louisville Jim Morse Muskeron Mien Bob Scannell South Bend Ind Hornung Malph Guglielm Tom Carey

Four Minute Dream Fades in Last Lap at Meet of Champions

Wes Santee fails to break four minutes as Barthel of Luxembourg outsprints in the final lap. O'Brien sets a 60 ft 10 in shot put world mark on his final throw. Barthel, Bogerud, and Landavist place behind Santee as Olympian Mal Whitfield highlights the Los Angeles Coliseum event with a 1:50.4 half mile.

Dick Zehms Wes Santee Parry’ sBrien Wheatlands Ansas Los Angeles Coliseum Compton EO. O'Brien Santee Dosy Barthel Luxembourg Roger Bannister Marine Corps Barthel Wes Josy Kansan Bjorn Bogerud Sture Landavist Oklahoma A&m Mal Whitfield Bobby Smith Los Angeles Athletic Club O'Brien Long Mel Patton Long Beach City College Harry Nelson Rod Richards UCLA Nelson Vancouver Parry O'Brien Coliseum Josy Barthel Kansas Star America

Yankees Struggling as Brooklyn Holds Narrow Lead in Standings

March outlook shows Brooklyn and New York Yankees in a tight race with shifts in first place. Brooklyn regained solo lead after a sharp series with Cincinnati while the Giants, White Sox, and others fight for position. Key homers by Miksis and Kaline plus notable grandslams highlight a volatile early-season slate.

Treanxperts Brooklyn New York Yankees Milwaukee Cleveland New York Giants Yankees Chicago White Sox White Sox New York Yanks Cincinnati Giants Cubs Eddie Miksis Pittsburgh St. Louis Philadelphia Boston Washington Baltimore Detroit Ivy Nozen Phil Nizzuto Larry Goby George Strickland Wally Westlake Art Houtter Marion Friesna al Kaline Bob Chakales Oriole Agsault Eddie Yost Senators Chicago Miksis Jim Davis Marv Grissom Pittsburgh Pirates Gene Roberts Verney Law Redlegs Lew Burdette

Colosseum Track Events Reveal Wide Field of Competitors

The Colosseum track program features numerous entrants from LA City and surrounding colleges, including LAAC, Manual Arts High, Culver City AC, and Whittier, showcasing 18:51 mile times and 4000 plus meter marks amid a crowded meet. Notable athletes include Davis of LAAGL, Bare Pard of GAAC, and Mol of Manual Arts, with performances against UCLA and Santa Barbara participants in a turbulent early season sprint and distance slate.

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Barracuda and Yellowtail Report From California Waters

Anglers in San Clemente and Catalina Island waters report bites on barracuda and yellowtail. The pier scene at bench and pierpoint areas draws sport fishers seeking tuna and other nearshore species amid variable conditions.

Loty Barracuda Pont San Clemente Ane Catalina Guehes A. Hallbuy

Escobar Set for Main Event at Hollywood Legion Bowl

Tab Escobar eyes a 1 to 2 favorite spot as he faces George Berry in the Legion Go main event at Hollywood Legion Stadium. KABC TV will air the card starting at :30. Escobar aims to extend his single loss career in the Southland rings while Berry boasts recent wins and clean decisions.

Andy Escobar George Berry Hollywood Legion Stadium Kabc-Tv Escobar Southland Ile Beetus Iting Johnny Metray Gary Ind Berry Armando Muniz Jimmy Savala Doug Kirby Joey Gurrola Bobby Woods

Belmont Stakes and Horse Racing Broadcast Notes

A fragmented radio TV sports item lists Belmont Stakes coverage and various stations such as KNPC KMPC and KMPC. Mentions actors and announcers with scattered names like Charlie Clitten Reed and George Berry.

Ped Angeles KNPC Ras Bardeband KABC Charlie Clitten Reed Houbpare Ra-creations KMPC Oriole Ve. Seratott bin Pailes Hollywood Los Angeles Best Andrade Na Carlos Conver George Berry EABC

Hogan Snead Duel Likely Not Shown at Open

The proposed Ben Hogan versus Sam Snead duel for the U S Open at Baltusrol is unlikely in the first two rounds. USGA officials assign distant starting times to avoid unmanageable crowds. Snead begins at 7:32 a.m. Thursday with George Fazio and Harry Ward, Hogan at 11:08 a.m. with Dutch Harrison and Bill Campbell. Friday starts swap.

New York WPI Ben Hogan Sam Snead Baltusrol Snead Hogan United States Golf Association Ben USGA George Fazio Haryie Ward San Francisco Dutch Harrison Bill Campbell Thee Usga Eddie Miksis Chicago Cubs Jim Hearn Giants Chicago Priksis Lockman Hearn

Andrade Chavez Boxing Rematch Set for TV Broadcast

Cisco Andrade, 23, undefeated in 23 with a January split decision loss to Carlos Chavez, faces Chavez again in a 10 round lightweight bout aired by ABC from Boston arena. Chavez, 31, has 72 wins 24 losses eight draws and promises a tougher night for Andrade.

Boston UPI Carlos Chavez Los Angeles Cisco Andrade ABC New England Andrade Chavez

Bowman Wins No 7 Stars Boast 3 Streaks

Hollywood Stars pursue a third straight Pacific Coast League pennant as three pitchers ride improving winning streaks led by Mel Queen with 12 straight. Bowman inked his seventh straight win, and the crowd reached 40,897 for four games in the series.

Hollywood Stars Hollywood Mel Queen Red Munger Roger Bowman Bowman Los Angeles John Promesa Lnbourd Bubba Church Philadelphia Whiz Kid Stars Angels San Diego Sacramento Cliff Fannin Fannin Padres Milo Candini Herm Besse Charley Scharz Oakland San Francisco Seals Ronnie Sanford Clarence Rowland Bob Hall Hall Don Robertson Rowland

Giardello Wins Fix Fight Debate in Madison Square Garden

The Giardello Jones bout ended 5-4-1 on all cards with controversy over a near bribe and judges split. Giardello and Jones each claimed victory, while fans booed the decision amid talk of a potential Olson title bout for Giardello.

New York Joey Giardello Bobby Jones Clarence Henry Giardello Bobo Olson al Bert Artie Aidala Frank Forbes Joey Associated Press Jones Ges Oakland Calif Olson Madigan Square Garden

Ez Out to Show Fans Ez Out to Show Fans

Monticello report quotes Ezzard Charles ahead of his title bout with Rocky Marciano. He vows to prove he is champion, dismisses reports of Marciano being roughed by sparring partners, and predicts a victory if he lands his punches. Charles weighs 191 pounds and says he is ready to stop Marciano.

Monticello N.o Ezzard Charles Joe Louis Marciano Rocky Marciano Charles Camp Ezzard Hin Charles

Lakewood Jrs Win Sixth Straight In Legion Tilt

Lakewood Post edged Gardena 8 to 4 in a Legion Junior Baseball game Friday securing the sixth consecutive win. Smitty and Piglaro starred on offense while Bell Owens and Benille contributed on the mound and defense.

Lakewood Jrs Lakewood Post Legion Gardena Smitty Piglaroat Bell Owens Benille

Wrestling Results Ocean Park Dean Sincere Names

Ocean Park wrestling results highlight Great Bolo and Wilbur Levder with key bouts featuring Lord Blu ce and J ie arawy BIL Goay Srenekie Hey, as event details remain unclear.

Ocean Park Great Bolo Wilbur Levder Dean Lord Bluce 5 Jie Arawy Bil *Goay Srenekie Hey

Minor League Results Snapshot From Various Leagues

A terse roundup lists scores across minor leagues including Western International League Epoxute 1 Vancouver 8-23 Nene toned. AT ONATERAS LEAGUE Pogales 10 El Parc 4-9. Bisbee Doggins. Phoenix Tusson 6 Juarez 2. Mexican league Cananes 3. International League Bulleto 8 Feronto 40 Mavesm 5. American Association Charleston St Paul Auania 6 Little Rock 4 Memphis 15 Birmingham 3 Nashville 7 Mobile Chattanooga 4 New Orleans. Beaumont 3 Dallas Houston 12 Oklahoma City 3 Tolan 8 San Antonio 14 Fort Worth 1. Western League Lincoln 0. Colorado Springs vs. unknown. other lines garbled.

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