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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1954

Page

13

World's tallest hoops star tops alltime list

An information dept recap notes Swede Halbrook as second on the alltime list behind an agent named Macx Palmer, who stood 7-8 and grew to 8-6. It discusses college teams USC UCLA Cal and Kentucky, quotes Wooden and others, and mentions upcoming seasons and player prospects amid lively regional sports chatter.

Oregon Halbrook Macx Palmer Mississippi Max Palmer Southland USC UCLA Johnny Wooden Cal Bears Kentucky LaSalle Duke Michigan State Iowa Scotty McDonald Kirby Shoesching Nibs Price Nibber Bruins Trojans Nibs Cgpen Basketball League Bouton -Red Illiams Phillips Iwon Ai Santa Mas Calif Teton Odd Wiliams Doctors William Shorties Larry Shepard Grime Hollywood Dare Eek Williamsport Wiburgh Art Larsen Seattle University Intercol Florida Indiana Dohany Kerr Ilinois Faulto Ohio State Iinus Smudey Moore Zeus Duquesne J Imbros United Press Sol More Willis Willy Hamartz Adolph Rupp Hirsch

Two Women Dominate Weekend Casting Club

Jennie Bishop and Mildred Wolfe split honors at Recreation Park as they placed in the top three in all four casting classes. Results show Bishop and Wolfe pairing strong finishes across dry fly and wet fly events, with Norma Collins and Jennie Bishop also among top contenders in multiple categories.

Jennie Bishop Mildred Wolfe Recreation Park Jennie Bilston Norma Collins Jaanie Bishop Ninaiad Welty Heorn Ce I Jenois Bishan Norma Jennie Bustos Stee

Exhibition Baseball Roster Notes and Lineups Spotlight

Exhibition play details include pitchers Lamite Fincher and Plan, batters like Mays and Mercer, with lineups featuring Courtney, Kokes, Grim, Wheeler, Wilent, Triandis, and Rand. Managers listed as LDP-Clask and WP-Grim, noting NY and St. Louis affiliations and various spring game squads.

Philadelphia Mercer Miner Eowen LDP Clask Chleary Courtney WP. Stuart Huzde Chicago Serees Bailinoley Kokes Ge. Louis Fark Eeci Grim Wheeler Wilent Triandds Berbaret Buverm I. Podoses Milerca Tietenauer Rand Podolak New York Cery, Carey,Goleman Louis Moon

Fragmented Scribbles From A Distant Sports Column

Partial notes mention basketball league play and players such as Williams and Phillips, with scattered references to baseball figures, injuries, and college sports coverage. The text blends names, places, and events in a garbled mix reflecting OCR remnants without a coherent single storyline.

Osca wins Bay Meadows Grand Prix in dramatic finish

In Sebring Florida, the Osca driven by Sterling Moss and Bill Lloyd edges Lancia Rubirosa finishes second after a grueling nine lap endurance test. Taruffi’s pit crew works feverishly as the final hour tightens, with the Italian machine closing a large deficit to claim victory.

Piero Taruffi Lancia Sebring Fla Taruffi Osca Florida International E Mowse Abaca NEVES Sen Shetst Ben Piero Tarulti LeBiano Harmatt Glire House Volzke Dti Osi Balm Eurror Superling Muscado Usineo Alpino Air Force Field Taruffin Oxca Sterling- Moss Bill Lloyd Green Farms Corin Lobloly Larmatz Gilsson Tyo Briel Crusada Breecker Peterson Hormarce Lobloely Rual Cig Teoruci Dal Lane Wetwal Crentan Tertua Osea ENIN Briggs Dun Silningham West Palm Beach Hestennior Eetersans Ehany Luigi Nadio Escole Valenzano Italy sPartirip Pring Rubirosa Tourt Barbara Hutton

Resignation rocks state bowling head post in Long Beach

George McGarvey steps down as state bowling chief amid business pressures. Alan Alexander urged bowlers to enter the Virginia tourney, with Matt Kinnigham serving as interim leader until a May election and August proxy. Redhead Tourney in Virginia drew 141 men and 60 women, with Ray De Witt posting a 330 and Doris Wilson winning 17 dollars.

George McGarvey Long Beach Bowling Assn Alan Alexander McGarvey Alexander Matt’ Kinnigham Oakland Virginia Bowl Ray de Witt Doris Wilson

Arthritis Conquered in Long Beach Through Treatments

The report describes a treatment claiming to normalize body systems, relieve joint and muscle pains, improve circulation and digestion, boost energy and sleep, and restore health. An initial session costs $3.00 with Dr. Duncan, listing addresses on Eighth Street.

Long Beach Duncan

Patri's Cleaners Market Modern Dry Cleaning Abuse

Patri's Cleaners advertise exclusive agency for Luster dry cleaning process promising no shrinkage no sinking no shine and no static. They offer 10 trucks and pickup at 1250 Orange Ave with cash and carry options and charge accounts upon request. Suits and dresses priced at 1.50 to 2.50. Phone 6-627 nightly.

Patri Orange Ave

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