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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1955

Page

7

Slump at the Plate Haunts Al Rosen in Indians Chase

Cleveland star Al Rosen laments a .259 season as he and manager AL Lopez discuss the slump. Rosen vows to finish among the .250 hitters and notes he still leads the Indians in RBIs despite a quiet stretch with only nine homers and forty runs batted in. Meanwhile Long Beach Nitehawks seek a ninth straight win after a 5-0 triumph highlighted by sharp hitting and strong defense.

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Local Little League Action Sparks Friday Baseball

South Lakewood and Los Altos leagues produce tight games as Drchid Ormes tops Humphrey’s Yaniss 5-4 for first place, St. Barnabas blanks Our Lady of Refuge 13-0, and Mickey Ingiing limits T-Ups to a five-hitter in Walker’s win 3-2. Multiple teams, line scores, and players populate a busy Friday slate with youthful baseball thrills.

Drchid Ormes South Lakewood Humphrey Yaniss Tom Tucker St. Barnabas Our Lady of Refuge Mickey Ingiing Walker's Los Altos Little Jaurve Orchid Uclates Chad & Brooks Amith & Anderson Cathalie Rays St. Than Gulls Ort & Kelony Antenter la Rabitas WO Ctierman Dicklarhy Gowens Lanay Fe Balter Hisels de Moore Fe Vance Mawricke Bekert Renkara Byberk Bivialdar J Im Inderman Jaalin Shahs Tingling & Walten Wallace

Tony Sharp in Victory at Wimbledon

Tony Trabert of Cincinnati and Doris Hart of Coral Gables advanced to Wimbledon quarter finals. Trabert defeated Kavash Kumar 6-4 2-6 6-2 6-? while Hart beat Sesefa De Riba 6-1 6-3.

Wimbledon England Tony Trabert Cincinnati Doris Hart Coral Gables Fla Ont Kavash Kumar India Miss Hart Sesefa de Riba Spain Florida Inuise Brough Beverly Lns Calif Weather Brower Beermida &2 Angela Buxton Brain Jenne Staley Jfoad Australia F Kumar Traber Nis Lavovile

Ashburn and Kaline Lead National, American League Bat Leaders

Ashburn holds a .353 average leading the NL for players with 150 plus at bats, while Roy Campanella trails at .339. Don Mueller Ted Kluszewski and Dee Fond Long follow the NL leaders. Kaline and Kuenn top the AL with .378 and .349, amid tight races with Nelly Fox Vic Power and Bill Klaus close behind.

New York Nithie Ashden Philadelphia Phillies Bate Ag al Kaline Detroit Tigris Red New York Giants Ted Kluszewski Cincinnati Redlegs Dele Long Pittsburgh Pirates Kaline Starvey Kuenn Nelly Fox Chicago White Sox Vic Power Kansas City Athletics Bill Klaus Boston Red Sox

Unclear text fragment with player notes and game echoes

A jumbled collection of baseball box score snippets and quotes from spring training, highlighting player Arroyo Kell and Luis, with references to Columbus and Houston, plus mentions of Jackie Robinson, Gail Hartis, and Ted Bluszewski. The text mixes game results, player morale notes, and scouting impressions without a clear single event.

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Crevelin to retire Imbros and send to stud after record runs

Andrew J. Crevelin announces retirement of stakes star Imbros, the five year old son of Polynesian, to stud immediately. The horse earned $940,555 after tying the world mile and a sixteenth record at California track and setting a seven furlongs world mark, both later surpassed.

Inglewood IF Andrew J. Crevelin Imbros Uver Sresons Cing California Elollywood Park Drek

Stars of Tomorrow Pitching Windups and Signals

Inside Baseball examines how young pitchers waste energy by overmoving before pitches. It highlights Harry Brecheen and Preacher Roe who varied their windups to mislead batters, noting Maricano as a promising model for beginners studying these details.

Teddy Roosevelt San Juan Hill Geady Harry Brecheen Preacher Ree Maricano

Puerto Rican Lefty Yo Yo Arroyo Emerges as Rookie Phenom

ST. LOUIS Mo. Luis Enrique Arroyo a 2 year old Puerto Rican rookie nicknamed Yo Yo by Cardinals teammates is building a string of wins. The left hander has eight victories in ten starts and a sharp earned run average, drawing year end honors chatter.

ST. Louis, Mo Luis Enrique Arroyo St. Louis Cardinals

Waivers Asked on Ted Gray

The Cleveland Indians placed pitcher Ted Gray on revocable waivers as part of roster reshaping after a sore arm and a rough stretch. If he clears waivers he could be claimed by another club for a $20,000 price, with Joe Altobelli recalled to handle first base duties for the injured.

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NCAA Golf Semifinals Set With Tight Quarterfinals

In Knoxville two matches determined who advances to the title round of NCAA golf. Rex Banter of Houston faced John Gerrit of Rice while Joe Campbell of Purdue met Pat Schwab of Trevida as 18 holes of the semifinal were scheduled. Baxter, who reached the semis after a 19th hole win over Max Willdingon, and Gartvrett, who beat Earl Moeller, also advanced. Campbell defeating Benny Bolster and Selwoab edging Roger Rubenh of Wisconsin completed quarterfinals. The final 18 holes are set for Sunday.

Knoxville Tenn Rex Banter Houston John Gerret Rice Joe Campbell Purdue Pat Schwab Trevida Baxter Des Moines Max Wilidingon North Texas State Gart’ Vrett Earl Moeller Campbell Benny Bolster Duke Selwwoab Roger Rubenah Wisconsin

Phillies sign Graham to Class B Carolina League assignment

Graham, who pitched Michigan to a 1-0 win over Ohio State this season, has signed with the Philadelphia Phillies and will be assigned to Reidsville North Carolina in the Class B Carolina League.

Phils Ink Collegian Philadelphia Graham Michigan Ohio State Philadelphia Phillies Reidsville N. C

Quinlan, Ram Star, Faces Suit by Wife

Mrs Hilde Quinlan files maintenance suit against Los Angeles Rams back Quinlan seeking support. She threatens disfigurement if demands arise. He must show cause July 1 why assets should not be restrained before trial.

Santa Moaita Eia Hilde MM. Quinlan

Albacore fishing moves spotlight on local boats

Fragmentary sports note highlights albacore activity and local boat efforts. Mentions Wenpers, Ban Cle ywine Esland, and Wirseshire Kelp with unclear details, dock sightings, and sea conditions affecting operations.

Lopgtins Ban Cleywine Esland Age Aks Brilay Weeuil Landi

Hollypark Race Card Mixed Results and Scratches

At Hollypark the weekly race card shows multiple furlong events with times and notable names such as Smart Stepper and Geta Ticker. Several horses were scratched including Printo Bow and Patchy Flying, while results mention runners like Don's Dream and My Jupg with varied payouts and times.

Lougden Dien Fliddeh Dean Hetty Joy Freeza G Furlonga Phila Shoemanty Weve Timu Dlann Zev Aloreno Cortes House Zines Tay Gilsson Fie Amey Sintih I Gilssan Doe Upton Maesc Scraschad Danny Kanm Iola

Chicago and Philadelphia clash in tense baseball recap

A sprawling box score ladeny article recounts a late season contest featuring Philadelphia and Chicago players, with detailed inning by inning action, player substitutions, and pitching lines. Key figures include Adams, Nuxhall, and Walker, while teams battle for scoring chances, defensive plays, and strategic shifts.

Unclear Boxing Result From Syracuse Page

Fragmentary report lists fighters Martinez and Paterson with scores and locations Havana Manila and Japan. Faint names Jason Ridd Hirosa Misako Osara referenced with outpointed result but data is garbled and incomplete.

Syracuse Vites Martinez Paterson N Havana Osara Jason Danny Ridd Manila Hirosa Misako Japan

Death claims Turkin, famed baseball author at 40

Turkin of the New York Daily News, co author of the Official Baseball Encyclopedia, died Friday at University Hospital from a liver ailment. He was 40. He leaves his widow Florence and a one year old daughter.

WEW York Hy Turkin New York Daily News University Hospital Florence

Minor Results Highlighted Across League Matches

Summary of scattered scores shows Pope Indienapolia edging Charleston 6 to 1 while St. Pa Telesa loses. Other leagues report varied results including Minneapolis intercity play with Byracuees and Richmone, and matches in Montreal, Toronto, and Texas with diverse outcomes.

Pope Indienapolia Charleston St. Pa Telesa Minneapolis Inter Byracuees Richmone Columbus de Havana Toronto Finia Montreal & Roches TEXAS Okiahorn Fork Worth Uousion San Antonio

Island Sail Race Opens on July Fourth Weekend

The weekend marine timetable includes two major fixtures on opposite shores. At noon July 4 the 29th biannual transpacific yacht race starts from the outer harbor, while Marine Stadium hosts the seventh National Independence Day inboard speedboat meet sponsored by the West Long Beach Lions Club. A Catalina Island Stew art Trophy shakedown near Kaan off Lo Yacht Club features 5 boats in a 67 mile race with Sirius skip Howard Almanson defending. Hawaii entrants may join the fleet.

Wweekend Outer Harbor Marine Stadium West Scotty Buchan West Long Beach Lions Clul Angeles

Softball Scores and Team Listings Amid Broad Tournament Notes

The page lists softball scores and team names across multiple schools and players, including Packie ee SAU MR Veet Kulson, Bradbury, Roberts Lali Gaia Dey, Kamphne Vendell, Lat WM Mets Baley Limons Grummer Winders, Bakewood A, Harry Towied, Myvinger Cava, Gig Guire Jynet Manon Way Hillamore Mig, and various others. It includes game references, venue notes, and a broad roster of teams such as Bowie Bradley, Dyer, Pear Took Selves, Harbor Post, Grace Methodist, and Masonic Lodge, indicating a dense summary of scores, matchups, and tournament mentions across the era.

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Cerda Wins Yorkshire Evening News Golf Title in England

Antonio Cerda of Argentina captured the Yorkshire Evening News golf tournament in Leeds with rounds of 67 and T1 to a total of 276. Harry Weetman of Great Britain finished second, three strokes back.

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