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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1952

Page

26

Yankees or Indians lead 1952 American League race outlook

The piece forecasts the 1952 American League race with Yankees or Indians atop predictions from Ypsilanti Press and Canandaigua Messenger. It notes past pennant streaks by Yankees and Giants, Cleveland’s strong lineup last year hampered by hitting injuries, and mentions Ted Williams’ absence and other teams’ prospects. It cites statistics on first division finishes since 1901 and league championships, highlighting Cleveland’s managerial hire and the potential return to glory with key players unavailable or aging.

Ypsilanti Press Canandaigua Messenger New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Yankees Giants Ol’ Case Cleveland New Yorkers New York Ted Williams Hotton Red Sox Detroit Hal Newhouser Art Houtteman White Sox Browns A’s Senators Indians Boston Philadelphia Chicago Washington St. Louis Gotham George Herman Ruth Brownies Tribe Bob Feller Mike Garcia Early Wynn Bob Lemon Luke Easter Larry Doby al Rosen Ray Boone Lopez Senor Indianapolis Easter Daley Bob Avila Boone Rosen Dale Michell Harry Simpson Hank Greenberg

Guzman Romero Lead in Bowl Team Match Title Defense

Guzman and Romero defend their team lead at Wilmington Bowl Tuesday night facing tough opposition. Last week they beat Krippler Karl Davis and Ivan the Terrible plus Golden Terror and Dan Savage to seize a 2-0 edge. The Mexican pair, boosted by Mysterious Mr X arrival, aim to stay atop a strong card with Schnabel Crusher Curtis Dennis Clary Jesse James and Golden Terror Mysterious Mr X teams lurking.

Wilmington Bowl Rito Romero Carlos Guzman Romero Imatmen Guzman Krippler Karl Davis Ivan the Terrible Golden Terror Dan Savage) Savich Schnabel Crusher Curtis Dennis Clary Jesse James Mr. X Eric Steffen Terror Savich California Davisivan McDaniels

Arsenal Narrow Lead Over United After Burnley Win

Arsenal edged Burnley 1 0 to cut Manchester United’s league lead to a single point in the English first division. United drew 1 1 with Aston Villa, while Tottenham Hotspur thrashed Derby 5 0. Other results included Southampton, Liverpool, and West Ham in varied fashion as the title race tightens.

London Arsenal Manchester United Burnley U. S Aston Villa Tottenham Hotspurs Deeby Tom Pavers Gowinampton Meyer Goleman Ork Seemann Pazaritepoole Sean Sea Guinea celUs Fuberatan Tiger of Partick Albion Syria Athiaite

No Ring Talent Keeps Wilmington Bowl Dark Again

Pro promoter Ernie Steffen says amateur boxing returns Monday at Wilmington Bowl due to lack of top talent. Shadow boxing program resumes as box office names like Freddie Eggrette and Bobby Moore are listed among upcoming acts.

Wilmington Bowl Prospeter Ernie Steffen Pne Steffen Thebes Freddie ‘Egrette Bobby Moore Tony Kequen Sareane Hon

TV Ring Fans May Get Clipped By Bidding Brawl

New York boxing columnist Murray Rose reports that TV and theater interests clash over summer championship fights. June features Jersey Joe Wale Btch Ed Gardner Charles bout while September may pair winner with Rocky Marciano. Other potential showdowns and past hits cited show TV bids shaping boxing's broadcast future.

Murray Rose New York Joe Wailcott Edgard Charles Rocky Marciano Malas Ray Robinson Joey Maxim IBC Robinson Randy Turpin Polo Grounds Joe Louis Lee Savold Jake la Motta Dish Bobby Murphy Wille Pep-Sandy

Hirsch Rules Pro Scorers

Elroy Hirsch of Los Angeles dethroned Doak Walker as NFL scoring leader with 192 points from 27 touchdowns all on passes. Bob Waterfield led passer rating and scored 98 points, while Detroit finished third and Los Angeles won the team scoring championship with 392 points.

Philadelphia Elroy Hirsch Los Angeles Detroit Doak Walker Jeader Hirsch Bob Waterfield Norman van Brookyiar Waterfield Walker Cleveland Trine Tha Chao Fowz Brow Dudley Redehi Geri Steelers

Locals Split in Swimfest

Local Long Beach YMCA and Los Angeles YMCA teams combined to win 50-36 at the local pool yesterday. Prep squad beat LA 35-13. local juniors fell 23-15. Medley relay strong but many OCR fragments obscure details.

Long Beach Los Angeles

Cleveland Signs Don Star to Grid Pact

The Cleveland Browns announced they signed Burl Toler of the University of San Francisco to a pro football contract. Toler, a 220-pound linebacker, was co captain of the USF Dons for two undefeated seasons.

Cleveland Cleveland Browns Burl Toler University of San Francisco Toler USF Dons

Trojan Gridders Drill Tomorrow

Trojan football opens spring practice March 3 at Bovard Field with Jess Hill and staff focusing on the single wing. About 110 aspirants compete for starting spots, led by Jimmy Sears at tailback and Bozanic at quarterback with several All-Americans and lettermen vying for roles. Two inter-squad games are set for March 22 and 29 at the Coliseum.

Los Angeles Trojan Bovard Jess Hill Stati Lguaches Pat Canamela Frank Gifford George Bozanic Pat Ben Sampson Bill Riddle George Timberlake Long Beach City College Monte Blanchi Jimmy Sears AL (Hoagy) Carmichael Addison Hawthorne Pasadena City College Hill Trojans Jeff al Sandrano Botanic Blanch Tom Nickelofft Don Stillwell Chuck Weeks Xen Thompson Bob Cox Elmer Willhoite Low Welsh Bob Buckley Leon Sel Jers

Vikes Open Strong In California Junior College Tourney

Charlie Church leads Visalia Vikes basketball in the California State Junior College tournament at Visalia facing San Francisco City College Thursday night at 6. Baseball hosts Fullerton and UCLA before meeting George Air Force Base, all games at 1 pm. Tennis hosts Riverside then Santa Ana and Fullerton. Golf at Bakersfield Friday. Mel Patton’s track team opens Saturday at Long Beach Relays in the college division with no junior college field.

Long Head City College Charlie Church Cagers Visalia San Francisco City College Joe Hicks Fullerton UCLA George Air Force Base

College Basketball Scores Chronicle

Basketball scores list varied results including California 65 over Stanford 70 and Notre Dame 74 defeating Geneva 69. Other line items show Wisconsin 82 over Purdue 71 and DePaul 77 over Notre Dame with assorted college teams and scores from January 6.

Ecla Souther California Stanford Fevedmey Washington Washington State Oregon Oregon State San Ditgo San Or State Bohanio State Wisconsin Purdue Town Northwestern Fe Tadlana's Minnesota Princeton Dartmouth Midlenun State Menixen Tayton Baliwin-Wallace Utan State Jan Brake Howslen Rentz Wichita Bunyerns Geneva Notre Dame DePaul

Stanford Nine Beats San Jos in College Baseball Pact

Stanford scored in the ninth inning to beat San Jos in a college baseball game. Paris reported that Russia admitted today to the Inter State Cyclist Union and India state indicated she would take part in all fame at big international races.

Palo Alto Calif Maren Paris Russia Stanford Inter San Joss Ental Cyclist Union Indi State

Rockets, luna Nines Clash In Recreation Park Tilt

The Star Kist Tuna of San Pedro in the Triple A League meets Bill Feistner's Long Beach Rockets at Recreation Park today. Eddie Green will start for the Rockets with Bud Daley in reserve. Al Zigelman and Vern Highfield handle catching.

Kist Tuna San Pedro Recreation Park Bill Feistner Long Beach Hist Whitey Thomson Red Meaks Kenny White Ted Herder Morley Beckman Joe Duhem Ev Pearson George Selfridge Keith Simon Frank Estes Kist Tunaagnad Rockets

Kirby Five Wins 1951-52 Far West AAU League Title

Kirby Five's Shoes defeated Los Alamitos Navy 66 to 64 to clinch the Far West Major AAU League championship and earn a Los Angeles area berth in the National AAU championships in Denver starting March 16. Dick Ridgway scored a league high 200 points in 12 games, with John Furlong close behind.

Kirby’s Shoes Shoemen Los Alamitos Navy Los Angeles Denver Dick Ridgway John Furlong Ridgway Hoth Eddie Sheldrake George Yardley Los Alamitos Guy Buccola Kelho Harbecue Sheldrake

Bears Take Bite of Mountain Crown

Colorado State clinches part of the Rocky Mountain Conference title by defeating Western State 51 to 26 in Gunnison. The Bears move to 8-2 in conference play and share the championship lead with Montana State.

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Finishes at Santa Anita in Frings, Cal Race Notes

Long, jumbled recount of Santa Anita meet results with six furlong races, mentioning horses such as FURST, LADY NALSHAPUR, TRUE, and MUTEELS. Includes race details, payouts, track conditions, and multiple jockeys, owners, and trainers, plus scratched horses and outcomes across eight races.

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Marge Ferrie Defends L A Crown At Midwinter Meet

Marge Ferrie will defend her title as the 27th Los Angeles midwinter golf champion at Los Angeles Country Club tomorrow with a 9 a.m. qualifying tee. Local entrants include Mrs Arthur Burke and Mrs Juliet Bescos. other early starts include Mrs Howard King and Mrs Byron Wolf on LA South Course. Interclub action features Virginia Country Club hosting San Gabriel at 10:30 a.m. while San Diego travels to Hacienda for another Group IV clash.

Jim Marge) Ferrie Los Angeles iVirginia Country Club San Gabriel San Diego Hacienda

Sunset League Dual Track Meet Schedule Summary

Sunset League track and field athletes compete in a dual meet at Cem Three, showcasing local teams in sprint, relay and field events with standings and event order for the day.

Sunset League

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