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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1955

Page

6

Konstanty Aides Yankees With Relief Record and Focus

The Yankees’ relief pitcher Jim Konstanty, famed for his steady confidence and sharp control, helped the team to a 2-2 win over Cleveland with Irv Noren driving in the decisive run in the 10th. Konstanty, 38, now 61% and 200 pounds, has 5- for the season and 12 saves with a 0.88 ERA. He recalls his 1950 Phillies relief record of 74 games and shares his notebook approach to track innings, hits, runs, walks, and strikeouts to keep himself honest.

New York Jim Nsonstanty Yankees Kanstanly Sheay Cleveland Lye Irv Noren Bolttom Konetanty Yanks Philalphia Phillies Kan Konstanty Tk Cara Puiy Day

Angels Halt Loss String At Pacific Coast League Game

The Pacific Coast League featured Johnny Briggs of Sacramento under orders to walk San Diego’s Dick Sisler. A late single by Sisley broke the tie in the seventh as the Padres beat the Angels. Cohen pitched well for Los Angeles, while Seals catcher Greenwood contributed a pair of costly errors but also a homer.

RY Mann Johnny Briggs Sacramento San Diego Dick Sisler Sisley Sly Cohen San Francisco Seals Los Angeles Mollywood Rodn Qaltland Seattle Pornant Beavers Teague Faimers San Francisco Biggs Tony Freijas Kaegk Jashed Cohen Chicago Cubs Bob Greenwood Seals Steve Billo Angels al Qaklini Stars Recigian Carlos Bervier Mollywood

Tulane Ace Reaches Tennis Final In NCAA Championship

Tulane's Jose Aguero, from Rio de Janeiro, defeated Jacque Grigry of USC 6-0 6-4 6-3 to reach the title round, while Bill Quillian of Washington outlasted Pancho Contreras of USC 6-4 4-6 3-5 6-0 6-1. Doubles action featured Giammalva and Hernandez of Texas leading Read and Garman of UCLA as darkness halted play.

Southern California Quillan Insi Nered Sinanmy Giam-inalwa Texas Dut Wile

Sports on Radio TV Report Mixes Teams and Phrases

The fragment lists various sports broadcasts and teams such as Boston, San Francisco, and Kansas, with scattered names and codes. It hints at radio and TV schedules plus loom of leads and events but remains largely unreadable. Entities include Boston, San Francisco, and Kansas associations with unclear context.

Open champion Jack Fiees rises from obscurity on golf circuit

Celebrity golf story follows Jack Fiees after winning the National Open and dominating endorsements. The piece traces his unpredictable rise, from a modest record to challenges ahead at the Western Open and Olympic trials, highlighting his potential star status and the betting buzz around a lucrative prize haul.

Jacky Louis Fiees Jack Stacy Ben Hogan Dack Sam Francises Laskeside Tank Dirk Tony Namedi Snateur Opro Brit List Weels Davenport Insbonel Portland Oye Iisa San Francisco Byvenport Sinier Fleels Caniela Hogan St. Paul Craig Wood Lynn Hioel

Western Field Shapes Open Lead in Portland

Maxwell leads after 36 holes with 427 as Billy Mawell faulted putts and a 26 year old Texas contender sits seven under par. Rosburg and Southall chase at 148 while Litter and Middlecott card 199 in the San Francisco Durham event.

Portland Ore Billy Mawel Texas Bob Rosburg San Francisco Big Mike Southal Durham N.C Gene Litter Palm Springs Calif Cary Middlecott Kiamesha Lake

AAU Track Champs See Altitude Hamper Final Times

At the National AAU championships in Boulder Colorado the altitude hindered many finals. Harold Connolly Boston Athletic Association set a hammer mark of 199 feet inches to break the AAU record. Bob Backus New York Athletic Association was second with 185 inches. Contenders Malcolm Whitfield and Wes Santee faced adjustments and Whitfield withdrew from the mile. Bobby Morrow won a 100 yard dash and Ary Bragg advanced in the semifinals as the meet wrapped up with several finals remaining.

Boulder Colo Harold Connolly Boston Athletic Assn Bob Backus New York Athletic Assn Mal Whitfield Theos Angeles Athletic Club Wes Santee U. S. Marines Whitlled Fred Dwyer Army Bobby Seaman UCLA Santee Bobby Morrow Speedy Abilens Tex Christian College Ary Bragg Cross City Club Baltimore Zailec

Smith Steals Thunder From 'Stars' By Fraley

Cleveland Indians outfielder Al Smith stands out as a top all around player leading the team in batting walks runs and home runs while filling five positions. The piece contrasts his value with the club’s strong pitching staff and notes he may have been undervalued by trade plans. Also mentions Goldie Mitchell and golf notes from Meadowbrook Country Club and PGA details.

Oscar Fraley New York Fraley Bob Lemon Early Wynn Mike Garcia Cleveland Indians al Smith Missourian Indians Joey Goldie Mitchell Ted Atkinson Riad Talib Atkinson Goldie Ted Sandy Saddler Bate Zaharias Freddie Milly Babe Herman Howie Poi Jet Gue Zernia Don Raleigh Fred Saigh Paul Dizzy) Trout Wes Fesler John van Ryn Shirley Pry Paul Lerner Detroit Meadowbrook Country Club Andy Bertoni Bertoni Chick” Harbert Harbert

Yankees and Braves Deliver Power Packed Baseball Night

Baseball action across leagues shows the Milwaukee Braves rallying past the Brooklyn Dodgers 13 3 to cut the Dodgers lead. Lew Burdette scattered hits for his 9th victory while Ed Matthews Hank Aaron and Del Crandall homered off Carl Erskine. In the American League, New York beats Cleveland 7 2 as Bill Skowron, Yogi Berra and Jerry stayed hot. Detroit exploded over Washington with a 18 7 outburst, and Chicago edged Boston 3 2 as Nellie Fox and Luis Aparicio delivered. Other results include Philadelphia 0 6 loss to Cincinnati and New York Giants 1 0 victory over Philadelphia.

Tegy Milwaukee Braves Brooklyn Dodgers Braves Uhe Dodgers Brooklyn Lew Burdette Ed Mathews Milwaukee del Crandall Hank Taron Carl Erskine Yankee Chicago Americans Indians Tw Noren White Sox Boston Nelx Athletics Orioles Tom Gorman Arnold Lacarrera Detroit Washington Redlegs Phils Joe Xushall Philly Giants Thadren Goix Sackman Pirates Ernie Ban Andy Carey Yogi Berra Yankees Tata Noren Wall Brose Chcago Fox Sammy White al Carrasque

Boxing Group Probe Challenges Right Links Field 44

Syracuse report covers boxing group probe linked to Field 44 and Vince Sharpin comeback. Notes welterweight Vince Martinez and Paterson bout details, with 1800 in attendance at War Memorial Auditorium and a disputed ruling over low blows. Also references Mickey Wright leading Western Open at 165 as medalist after 36 holes.

Vince Sharp Mickey Paces I Boxing Group Syracuse N.Y Vince Mar Rious Artonia Tigi Martines_af Paterson Varona Cuba War Memorial Auditorium Vince Guid Vayoun Vende Chisa

Boxing Probe Questions Pennsylvania Commission Powers

Philadelphia AP reports the Pennsylvania Athletic Commission faced challenges over its authority to investigate boxing. The panel moved to decide if the May 9 Johnson Mederos bout was a sham, amid charges that Johnson was drugged and the fight proceeded illegally. Pete Moran and five others face accusations of wrongdoing in a case linked to illegal promotion and concealment of Johnson's co-management, with lawyers debating the commission’s constitutional status and the ban timing.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Athletic Commission Keystone State Johnson-Mederes Sienersnns Harold Johnson Tuchio Meceros Johnson Wwas Woederos Pete Moran Moran Tommy Loughrey Loughrey Garfield W. Levy Thomas Burke

Scattered MLB Scores and Standings From Coast to Coast

Fragmented list shows multiple baseball and basketball results era style with team names such as Oakland San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Chicago Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Milwaukee St Louis Detroit Cleveland and Washington among others. Includes win loss notes and player lines though OCR errors blur details.

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McCullah Wins Final To Take Southern California Title

Ruth McCullah of Blgiere defeated Gloria Fechtto in the final of the 1950 Southern California Women's Amateur Golf Championship at Brentwood. McCullah rallied after a rough stretch with key putts to overcome Fechtto and claim the title.

Wire Ruth McCullah Blgiere Gloria Fechto Southern California Brentwood Thunderbird

Cotero Favored In Hollywood Featherweight Bout

Hollywood spotlight on Josn Luis Cotero the slow but safe local featherweight favorite over Kid Anahuac in a 10 round main event at Hollywood Legion Stadium. Cotero redeems a 5 win pace this year while Anahuac trained by George Parnassus, a stablemate of Raul Macias, carries a 10 6 3 record.

Hollywood Josn Luis Cotero Mexico Anahuac Hollywood Legion Stadium Cotero George Parnassus Raul Macias

Pirates Pitcher Nelson King Sent to Hollywood Stars

Nelson King a right hander with a 1-2 mark for Pittsburgh this season was optioned to the Hollywood Stars of the Pacific Coast League. The pitcher who stands six foot and 180 pounds had four starts and appeared in 17 games this year for the Pirates.

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