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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1954

Page

11

In This Corner Seven 07 De Terns Features

The piece covers Little League news with the Sweet Treats of the Li in Sacramento coached by Mrs Jona Trelend and Mrs Ed Mount. It notes a trio of young players and the two women’s coaching influence, mentions rivals like Lea Dutchhes and the Giants, and includes gossip about St Louis Cardinals management, track stars on the AAU trip, and various baseball and football rumors, ending with a flurry of brief notes on coaches, players, and fans.

Sacramento Jona Trelend Ed Mount Nike Ft Petticoat Brigade Wwe Lea St. Louis Cardinals Teall Eddie Stuaky

Landy backs Santee as likely to beat 3 58 mile mark

Australian Sean John Landy praised Wes Sentee as the runner most capable of eclipsing Bannister’s 3 58 mile record after Santee surged to within striking distance. Landy, 21, noted Santee’s potential and reflected on his own rapid strides in setting the current record.

Turku Finland Sean John Landy Australia America Wes Sentee Santee England Borer Bannister Landy

Cromwell credits Landy as good prophet after mile record

Los Angeles report notes John Landy broke Roger Bannister’s four minute mile in Turku Finland with a 3 58. Cromwell, former USC track coach, predicted Landy would lower times and even exceed his own mark. He also forecast Wes Santoo would aim for 3 56, and discussed Empire Games plans in Vancouver.

Los Angeles U.t Dean Cromwell University of Southern California John Landy Cromwell Kansas Wes Santoo Lounds Vancouver Canada Bannister Landy Esters London Bennister Erkki Kallia Finland

Hollywood Stars Dominate PCL Title Chase In 1954 Race

The Pacific Coast League action centers on Hollywood leading the standings, with San Diego, Oakland, and San Francisco battling for second place within a few games. Seattle, Sacramento, and Portland fight for position, while Los Angeles and Beavers aim to climb out of last. Team managers express mixed confidence as schedules unfold and northward trips test Seattle and San Francisco.

Clay Hopper Portland Beaver San Diego Padres Hollywwood Stas Briliante Clay Los Angeles Bill Sweeney Bwret William New York Faul Giel Minnesota Sia NYC Giants Te‘acher Ling Donoso Hollywood Joe Brovia Saceramento Flyhawk Bob Reegyn Les Bears Emmett Ashford Sue Daley Sacramento Wilson Don Ferrarese Oakland Charlie Dressen Cincinnati San Francisco Seals Bay Arena Dot United Press Hollywood Stars L Jst San Francisco Seattle Portland Beavers Letty O'Doul San Diego Padres Bil Sweeney Angels Charley Dressen Oakland Acorns Tommy Heath Heath Jane Sweeney

New Ring Hopes Rise for Italo Scortichini and Frankie Ruff

In New York two boxers gained momentum after televised wins. Italo Scortichini, 22, earned a split decision over Pedro Gonzales at St Nicholas Arena showcasing quicker hands and sharper combos. Frankie Ruff, 22, extended a 12th straight win with a 20 round victory over Brian Kelly at Easter Parkway Arena, earning praise for improved left hooks and speed.

New York Italo Scortichini Frankie Ruff Scortichini Oy Pedro Gonzales Rankin St. Nicholas Arena Ruts Brian Kelly Niagara Falls Easter Parkway Arena W Ryff Svortichini Riii

Connolly Sweeps Scott in Wimbledon Opener

Maureen Connolly opened her drive for a third straight Wimbledon title by defeating Joan Scott of South Africa 6-0, 6-3 in a first round match. Doris Hart and Margaret Du Pont joined her in the third round after byes. Louise Brough also advanced. The All England women’s field features all American finals since 1945, with Americans favored this year.

Wimbledon Eng Maureen Connolly Joan Scott South Africa Doris, Hart Margaret DuPont Muss Mart Gie Goodgate England Viola White Ig-L Louise Brough D. W. Gotta Miss Brough

Sports of Radio-TV Redlega v3 and Era Highlights

A compact recap of how radio and television sports coverage shaped the era. Mentions key stations KH and KH9, with references to broadcasts at 6:30 and 3:00 times. Notes include a Hesl of Fame event on KHABG and a Sacramento KH9 tease.

Redlega Drate Era Kath Tore Chateifan Siice SRED Thea SUPC Esamente Leslie i. Holywood Sonstie Ewe Genie Sacramento Hesl of Fame Kabg i

Chataway Votes Happy After Mile Race Second

Chataway, British runner and world record chaser, finished second in a close mile race in Turku, Finland, after matching fast splits and setting personal bests. He remains upbeat about chasing Bannister and Lennister, saying he has time to improve and continues training hard despite the setback.

Turku Finland Chris Chataway Chataway Lip Phe Josex Bot Bannister Sandy Roger Bannister Oxford Galt Pradde Jobin Landy Bannister Lennister Landy Chateway

Angels Bring Bench Saver Brown to Regular Role

Angel outfielder Tom Brown, once a 10 year major leaguer who rarely played, says he is happy to finally be in the lineup daily with the Los Angeles Angels. He reflects on past shifts in the majors and plans to develop further in the minors if needed. Brown, 25, previously spent a decade in the National League with limited games and frequent positional changes.

Oakland Tom Brown Jeaguer Los Angeles Angels Brown

ANTORT Sports Calendar calendar fragment

Fragmentary sports calendar item mentions Gale Arena and events in Los Angeles with unclear dates and participants. Details are unreadable, but references include Wednesday and a 1 20 time. Contents are too fragmentary to specify teams or outcomes.

Indians Ready to Face A's After Yankees Weekend

The Cleveland Tribe, led by manager Al Lopez with starters Bob Lemon Early Wynn and Mike Garcia, prepares for a weekend series against the New York Yankees and a looming test from the Philadelphia Athletics. The Yankees plan to save Allie Reynolds Whitey Ford and Ed Lopat for the Indians, while Cleveland pins hopes on a strengthened bullpen with Don Messi and Ray Warleski.

Associated Prem New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Philadelphia A's A’s Yanks Casey Stengel New Lopez Cleveland Auutics Bob Lemon Early Wynn Mike Garcia Don Messi Ray Warleski Yankees Stengel Allie Teynolds Whitey Ford Fd Lopac Indians Pacific Coast Cere Roe Funnyman b-Schenz Johnson Jim McDonald Rost Austin H M Eblett Mona Rts Jones Bobj Evans Hollywood Wiesler Kansas City Mont Cheso Day Meretti Tigers Sehallock Hrautt Fred Strobel Boston Gettel Ray Orteig Sox Bernier St. Louis Frank Austin Harry Walt Judnich Seattle Jim E Bundy Ove Hearn Windy McCall Marv Phillips Shuye Grissom Basgall Hollywood Giants Jack Phillips Bos Abad Malin Posserate Erautt Federoff Sic Kelleher Ortein Bob Bundy Sehoenalerst Wiliam Hut Meries Emus Beablt Yornado Bingay Phillips Teeman Banose de Suan York Staley Mearn Ganna Bearr Tatas Eikudes

Now It's Yankees Turn to Worry, Says Gayle Talbot

New York AP report notes the Yankees face midseason concerns as Casey Stengel’s team sits five games out of first with a shaky pitching depth. Allie Reynolds shows uneven form, failing to complete most starts, while reliever Hoyt Wilhelm and others struggle to deliver two strong innings.

Gayle Talbot NEW York Yankees Casey Sam Arkaz Casey Stengel Yanks Allie Reynolds Vickory

Yankees Struggle With Pitching As Title Chase Heats Up

Ed Lopathes started 11 games and gone the distance only four times. Whitey Ford has just three complete games. Bob Grim won eight games with two finishes. Warry Byrd has one complete game in nine tries. Cleveland and Chicago boast stronger hitting, while New York hitters struggle. Cleveland leads with .267 team average and 300 RBIs, Chicago at .270 with 283 RBIs, the Yankees at .218 with 281 RBIs.

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