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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1956
Page
6
The Hollywood Star pattern repeats as Bobby Bragan's Twinks surge, winning 20 of their last 26 as Clap Hoppers coaches the club. Bill Mazeroski, 19, emerges as a standout prospect, with praise for his defensive range and hitting. The Angels at home post strong numbers, while Beavers excel on the road, shaping the league's competitive balance.
California contender Kenny Davis battles Jose Cotero in a 12 round main event for the vacant California featherweight title at Hollywood Legion Stadium. Davis, an LA State College political science major, enters as underdog but vows to quit if he cannot avenge a prior defeat to Cotero.
Hollywood beat Sacramento 4-3 at Gilmore Field as Ben Wade earned his third consecutive win with six hits allowed. Wade doubled to drive in the go ahead run off Bill Mazeroski as Hollywood tallied three in the second inning. Fred Waters was slated to start for Hollywood while Watkins for the Sacs. The Seattle Rainiers beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2, dropping LA two games back in the PCL, with Balena driving in two runs on a homer and a double. Portland edged Vancouver 6-5 in 12 innings and San Diego defeated San Francisco 10-5.
The Long Beach Nitehawks defeated Anaheim 5 to 4 at Park Ave Field. Ellis hurler Frank Lockaby allowed 16 hits while Leroy Zimmerman fanned 16 in a nine inning game. Lucky Hamiston and Baath contributed key hits and 3 RBIs as the visitors tallied three runs in the sixth to secure the win.
Friday's fights in New York feature a mixed card with several notable bantamweight matchups. Promoter notes a lively crowd at Sauters Garden as fighters like Gil Turner and Marlo DiAgaix headline undercard bouts with regional contenders from Italy and Europe.
Charley Dumas told his coach moments before leaping seven feet and one inch to shatter the barrier Friday night. Compton College coach Herschel Smith praised the Negro freshman and predicted greater heights, while autograph seekers crowded the meet. Dumas said he was too happy to attempt a higher mark.
Eric Monti shot a 65 to lead the Meadowlark Invitational opening round, while Lakewood’s Jimmy Ireland fired a 66 for solo second. The event featured a strong field from Southern California amateurs and pros, with weather and form shaping early leader outcomes.
UCLA sealed the team crown at the NCAA tennis tournament as doubles duo Mike Franks and John Lesch won their semifinal and extended UCLA’s championship streak to five since 1946. Olmedo and Frost advanced to singles final as top players from USC and Stanford failed to derail the Bruins.
Jerry Steelsmith advanced to the Los Angeles City Golf Championship final by defeating Gene Andrews 2 and 1, while Joe Gallardo ousted Bob Adamsen 5 and 4 to set the title matchup in the finals Friday for the defense of the crown.
The University of San Francisco basketball team began its South American tour in Bogota with a dominant 80 to 22 victory over a Bogota all-stars squad.
Friday's Stars report the Dodgers rout the Indians 10-2 in a twinbill opener and 5-2 in the nightcap as Duke Snider Roy Holliday Hodges and Gill lead with multiple home runs. Jackson and Pullen star for the Indians in a rough doubleheader.
Radio and TV listings outline May sports coverage with multiple races and games. Notable events include the Carter Handicap and Messenger Stakes at various stations, plus White Box versus Orioles and White Sox games on KNKT and KNKT related networks. Timings are scattered across 1:30 pm to 8:05 pm with several channels such as KFI KMEC KNX KFI and KMPC referenced.
Rome reports efforts to stage a bantamweight title showdown between Mario D Agata of Italy and Aaton Macias of Mexico after D Agata earned a share of the title with a sixth round KO over Robert Cohen of France before 38 000 in Rome. The planned 15 round bout is recognized as a title fight by most bodies except the U S National Boxing Association which still regards Macias as champion.
Fragmentary Texas League summary covers Austin and Port Worth games with scattered scores and team mentions. Names appear garbled and unclear, but references to Dallas and Ehreve suggest regional standings and matchups. Unable to extract clear match results or dates from the fragment.
At the Los Angeles Coliseum Glenn Davis of Ohio State shattered the world 400 meter hurdles record with 49.5 seconds eclipsing Yuriy Lituyev’s 1953 mark. Compton’s Charles Dumas became the world’s first seven foot high jumper with 7 ft 4 in, while Ira Murchison and Bobby Morrow won sprint heats. Duke’s Dave Sime limped out early and Aubrey Lewis failed to reach finals after a final hurdle miscue.
The article lists top performers and qualifiers across track events including 400 meters hurdles, 400 meters, and related relays. Notable names include Davis of Ohio State with a new world record in the 400 hurdles, Murchland of Army and Baker of the Air Force posting fast times, and Marrow and King representing Abilene Christian and California respectively. It details heat results, second heat standings, and mentions both individual and relay qualifiers with times and clubs such as UCLA, Army, Marines, and Stanford affiliates.
California League report notes a 2 4 tally and events in Reno, highlighting a Beletetia inulin score line and related actions. The brief covers standings and a local contest, naming teams and venues in brief, factual fashion.
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