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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1956

Page

7

Manhattan Hurler Sets Shot Record in Lead at Berkeley

Manhattan College’s Ken Bantam shattered NCAA shot put marks with a 60 feet 4.4 inch effort to lead qualifiers for Olympic trials in Los Angeles. Bantam surpassed Parry O’Brien’s prior standard and became one of only three men to throw over 60 feet, as contenders prepared for sprint and distance showdowns and the chance to reach the Los Angeles trials.

Manhattan Hurler Kansas National Collegiate Athletic Assn Manhattan College Ken Bantam Los Angeles Parry O'Brien Tobe O'Brien Bill Wieder Friday Nieder NCAA AAU

Nitehawks Fall to Douglas Local All-Stars 2 0 at Park Ave Field

Long Beach Nitehawks were shut out 2 0 by Douglas Local 148 All Stars at Park Ave Field. Wayne Washington doubled to start the first inning and John Munge delivered an RBI single as the victors plated two unearned runs off Jack Randall in the opening frame. Randall settled and struck out 21, while Naranjo and Hernan led the visitors with two hits apiece.

Kid Naranjo Long Beach Nitehawks Park Ave Douglas Southland Kingpins Nitehawks Jack Randall Randall Wayne Washington Norm Meairs Washington Meairs John Munge Dowsins Jones Heronda Nungo Goyouses Taylor Bradiey Rovner Tymbrort Stephene Nowl Agate Naranjo Randi Hernan j—Oneton

Motorcycle Results am camera oman

SLAP SEMIFINAL Tet Tunes 2 Johnny Rien 3 Perl Brundage. 115.91 as LAP TROPHY Basic Son Haw. 842 Bobshireys 3 Chuck Hasney 17 10-LAP CLASS B MAIN EVENT 1 Frank Brundage 3 Rih Brown 1 Vickle Cobins 3:01.08 15-LAP Bay EVENT 1 srleey 2 Rawley 8 Rich

Tet Tunes Johnny Rien Perl Brundage Son Haw Bobshireys Chuck Hasney Frank Brundage Rih Brown Vickle Cobins Srleey Rawley Rich

Santee Leads Interservice Track Show With Big Marks

The final interservice meet in the Coliseum showcased top American talent led by Farry O'Brien with a 61 feet 4 inches shot put and Tom Courtney's 1 minute 47 seconds in the 800 meters. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines vie for top honors as future Olympic hopes like Lou Jones Jim Lea Thane Baker and Jack Davis chase meet records and world marks.

Farry O'Brien Tom Courtney Lou Jones Jim Lea Lea Thane Baker Jack Davis Milt Campbell O'Brien Courtney Air Force Bill Nieder Kansas Army Wes Santee Santee Wey Lou Spurrier Finland Ira Murchison Willie Williams Alex Burl Dave Sime Bobby Morrow Seamon King Baker Navy Marines Murcatsons Army Wuiliama Ca Burl T. Wilelama Metury Ergt Er Postal Navy Dwynare Rimert Sond Losa Uy Wehiedele Caf Dogat Culuresih Stridert Barrow Hace Toon Hte Faz Ples Tavy Mark Gi Sath Nigh Isin Mtn Fan Ue Ba Ween Fields Ue Elweenh Mitehall Arey Vientine Navy Sholput—O'brien Thomason Navy Lms Cheney Ohersk Triathion Xrupple Endl Stord

Hamia Defeats Berrios In Unanimous Decision At Garden

Hamia, 25, improved to 26-1-1 with a unanimous 12 round victory over Miguel Berrios at Madison Square Garden. The Cuban challenger used aggressive lefts and right hands to trouble Berrios, earning a strong showing on national TV as referee Al Berl scored 7-3 for Hamia.

France Chivif Hamia Miguel Berrios Puerto Rico Madison Square Garden Berrios Hamia York Cheria Min Algeria Ber Sandy Saddler Iaj Purich Tava Anita Avante fAltana

British Fans Decry Wimbledon Line Call in Doubles Cup

In Wimbledon action the United States swept Friday’s tests to secure the 27th Wightman Cup. A disputed line call in Shirley Fry against Angela Buxton sparked cries of a robbery, while Louise Brough, Angela Mortimer, Beverly Fleitz, and Dorothy Knode won their matches. Althea Gibson captured the West of England Championship in Bristol, defeating Daphne Seeney. Sam Giammalva and Mal Anderson advanced in the Davis Cup Kent Championship final.

Wimbledon England America Lassies United States Shirley Fry Angelo Buxton Akron Ohio Miss Buxton Miss Fry Angela Buxton Daily Sketch The Daily Mirror Laurie Pignon Louise Brough Angela Mortimer Beverly Fleitz Dorothy Knode Shirley Bloomer Pat Werd Althea Gibson Bristol Australia Dephne Seeney Sam Giarmalva Houston Mal. Anderson Gianimalva Hugh Stewart Los Angeles Anderson No. T Ken Rosewall

National League Boxes American League Boxes Review

Readable lines describe baseball box score details with players such as Burdette Mizell, Maggio, and Clemente. It references teams including Chicago, New York, Pittsburgh, and Washington with pitcher lines, hits, runs, and errors, summarizing a game sequence and player contributions.

Stars Tomorrow Highlight Long Beach Pony League Finals

Beach City Chevrolet and Bickel Braves vie in the first annual Long Beach Pony League Tour nament final at Whaley Park with double elimination at stake. Skipper Smart fanned 14 and allowed only two hits as C Standlee Martin Rockets crushed opponents 18-2 in a Long Beach Sit tre league game. Humphrey's Yanks benefited from nine Hancock errors to win 4-? at South Lakewood Little League amid scattered line scores and local club notes.

Little League Spa Lane Horton L. B. Little’ League Little League Herald American Oatici Ard Spark Aa Los ‘Altos Little League Welen Gant Ste Ay Sater Sy An Ridey Cen Lakewood Little League Manevele Ay Ia Humpheeh Merton Bildbury Tt Crasscrey

Friday's Fights of the New Sail on

Boxing and wrestling results from Ocean Park show Lord Calon and John Tolas drawing with Rito Romer while Ghiat War Cloud and others contested in two out of three falls. Multiple bouts feature wrestlers such as Matt Murphy Tungle Boy and Broadway venus with varied outcomes including Joan Gretora defeating En rique Homera and Jose Dexoria drawing with Harman.

Ocean Pare Lord Calon John Tolas Rito Romer Ghiat War Cloud Funder Stern der Matt Murphy Tungle Boy Broadway Venus Pa Wraley Petro Mariner Jack McDonain Lee Thenting Wel Pedro Carryon Vincent Lopez Joan Gretora Enrique Homera Jose Dexoria Pty Harman

Unclear Softball and Event Scores From Local Notices

Fragmented OCR text lists diverse items including softball scores, church groups, merchants, and event times. Numerous names appear with inconsistent spellings. concrete outcomes or dates are scarce. The readable bits mention Coast Guard, Baptist, Brethren, and various local entities without a cohesive main event.

Soale Baptist Dodee Christian Aeaneeter & Belden Bond & Besley Ares Lakewood Samley & A Robinson Cunea de Mayaa Alamo Shell Gnemical Lockyer Stbine Immanuel Nuiherst Pork Avenue Parke Diam Wilmington Lds Tamercy Graham Bother Bom Mall Et Club

Saxton to Sign Own Pact Clears August Basilio Bout

Basilio seeks world welterweight title return against Johnny Saxton in a planned August Syracuse bout. Commission friction with Saxton’s manager delayed the event, and Basilio previously lost the title to Carmen Basilio Helfand in Chicago. The New York commission says Saxton may sign his own contract, with no suspension or revoked license for the manager.

Saxton August Basilio New York Carmen Basilio Johnny Saxton Syracuse Frank Blinky York Basilio al

Incomplete OCR sports list with names and numbers

Fragmentary text lists multiple player names and numbers across teams. The readable items include references to Asya ue Ping, ClGAR Pers eons, Hailey, Cle SA 125 30 44 302, AMuiGAN LEA Mantis, Sew forks 52, Maxwell Detroit 43 136, Detr nen au 17, Berra Yanks 16, ENS RALTED Tea euka 81, Boyer Corda 48, Long Pirates 48.

Asya Ue Ping Clgar Hailey Cle SA Amuigan Lea Mantis Sew Forks Maxwell Detroit Uenn Detr Nen Berra Yanks An . Ens

Haney to Replace Grimm as Pilot

New York reports Milwaukee Braves officials moved to replace Charlie Grimm with Fred Haney for the remainder of the season. Lou Perini held talks in New York with Joseph Cairnes and John Quinn as plans to dismiss Grimm emerged. Possible replacements include Leo Turacher or a return of Mathews in Chicago.

Haney Grimm New York M2s Miwaukee Braves Charlie Grimm Fred Haney Y Ebbets Field Perini Joseph F. Cairnes John Quinn Pecint Braves Milwaukee Wid Mathews Chicago Cubs

Top Stock Drivers Vie at Huntington Sunday

Southern California drivers lead the NASCAR short-track standings as ten of the top sixteen vie in Sunday night races at Huntington Stadium. From Gardena to Buena Park and Lynwood to San Jose, the field spans Ford and Chevrolet entries with points tallied across the Grand National division and the short-track class.

Huntington Hersch Stadium Southland San Jose Mepkine Gardena Chevrot Chevrolet Dodge Ted Tor

Sailors Nab 4th 5th in Olympic Monotype Race

Marion Mass Friday racing in the U S Olympic monotype final featured George O Day of Beverly YC, who despite a third place, gained sight points as three of eight races completed. Peter Barrett of the University of Wisconsin won the day with Cory Shields of Larhmont, C finishing second. The third race produced a points tally led by Barrett ahead of Shielda.

Waccasin Tam Cornelius Shielda Larahmont Searte Alamitax

Stewart Jessen Clash in College Final Today

Stewart of Rollins and Jessen of Seattle meet in the Women's National Collegiate Golf Championship final after decisive semifinal wins. Stewart, 22, is Canada’s women’s champion and shot over par through 64 holes. Jessen, 19, is a 5-foot-7 freshman who was eight over par through 64 holes.

Lafayette Ind Jene Stewart Rollins Pat Ruth Jessen Seattle Iss Stewart Fonthill Ont Purdue Miss Jessen Miss Stewart Jackie Yates Redlands Barbara McIntire Néra

Cyclist Races Set for Stockton Sunday at Fairgrounds

L. B. cyclist Bunt Raush and Long Iseaen will compete in Class A for more than $1,000 in purses as Stockton hosts the miler motorcycle races at the San Joaquin Fairgrounds Sunday.

Bunt Raush Long Iseaen Willl Stockton San Joaquin Fairgrounds

Delgado Faces Irish Challenger in 19-Round Featherweight Bout

Tab Delgado, 2-1 favorite, meets Irish Tommy Bain at Legion Stadium in a 19 round featherweight scheduled fight. Vince Delgado seeks a Adth straightning win as he mixes with Bain. Delgada fights from Los Angeles with a noted two-handed punch. Bain, formerly of Syracuse, NY, holds a 31-4 ring record.

Vince Delgado Tommy Bain Legion Stadium Delgada Los Angeles Syracuse

Hollypark Racing Results and Notable Finishes

A fragmented Hollypark results card lists numerous horse names and times across races, including first back-ovi, various placings, and prize amounts. Notable participants include Golden One, Windy Admiral, Hidden Lies, Valenzuela, Captain Bam, and more, with times ranging around 1 minute and fractions and purses noted in dollars.

Neves Barat Valenguela Beratehe Ocean Sewell Aeszronens Plearuré Bluzzsaw Downey Dall Pelee Faluyr Burtonga Sount Lahey Lada Man Lewis Selden Timner Karim Nevig Tony Foolan Sorat

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