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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1955

Page

12

Long Beach Navy Faces Coast Guard in Armed Forces Tourney

Long Beach Navy, surprise winner over Marines, meets Coast Guard tonight at Long Beach City College in the first annual Armed Forces Invitational. Navy guard Beckett scored 11, Nysted led with 18 as the Navy edged Marines 60 57. Jets beat Ft MacArthur 63 48 with Folks scoring 34.

Long Beach Navy el Toro Coast Guard Long Beach Armed Forces Long Beach City College D ’ el Toro Fr. MacArthur Navy Band Uss St. Paul Bohn Beckett Navy Guard Beckett Navy Russ Nysted Long Beach Jets Ft. MacArthur Herry Rob Culpepver

All-Southern California Junior College Basketball Team Named

Charles Franklin of SACC Bill Eblen of Chesley and John Henderson of Mt. San Antonio were named co players of the year in the 1953 All Southern California Junior College basketball selection. Franklin led with 23.10 conference PPG in the Western State Conference while Eblen led the Eastern Conference with 22.91. Henderson starred for the SAG Art team which lost to Fresno JC in the All-State playoffs. Other top scorers include Skeeter Banton from Compton and several other noted players.

Charles Franklin SACC Bill Eblen Chesley John Henderson Mt. San Antonio Franklin Euip Eblen Henderson Fresno JC

Downey Faces Carmel In High School Playoff Showdown

Downey high school basketball, led by Townes and a quick backcourt, seeks CIF title momentum as it hosts league leader Carmel in a crucial quarto game at Lovela Unive rBum. Hayes Proken Dye Pearce Bidnick Mihailoff Dougan pace the Crusaders while Huntington Teach meets Jioover, Baldwin Park faces Alhambra, and Burs roads meets Centennial.

Downey Tigh Carmel Lovela UniverBum Wises Inglewood Crusader Hayes Walt Proken Townes Bob Dye Verl Pearce Dave Bidnick Bill Mihailoff Gary Dougan Huntington Baldwin Park Alhagabra Rosemead Burs Roads Centennial Barhank

Crandall’s Arm Fully Recovered

Denton Florida report notes Crandall intends to seek a National League catching role. He cites past arm injuries from Army service and says his right arm now is strong enough to compete with rivals Roy Campanella and Bill Sarni for the season.

Denton Fla Jedmima Fullerton Calif Braves Roy Campanella Brooklyn Bill Sarni St. Louis Cardinals Crandall

Big Ten Champs Reuted in Finale Upset

Loyola U ousted from the National Inter by Southwestern in a shocking finish. In Kansas City at Southwestern College, the Lions rallied, led by sharp shooting and steals, to beat Loyola 83-79. The unseeded Builders upset the favored team in a Monday night tournament game.

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Vike Golfers Tumble Valley for 4th Win

City College’s golf team rolled to its fourth victory of the season at Lakeside Country Club, winning six matches and posting a 30 to 6 triumph over Valley. Ralph Idwin claimed medalist honors with 72, defeating his opponent 6-0. teammates Dan Talbot Boo Thomas Dick Smith and Vince Mariner contributed as wins, while Bob Tew mar di.

Duou Dovacn City College Valley Lakeside Country Vikes Ralph Idwin Hor Ore Gind Dan + Talbot Boo Thomas Dick Smith Vince Mariner Bob Tew Mar di

National College Tourney Upset Reported in Fractured Text

In a scrambled summary a college basketball national tournament result shows Winitworth 75 over East TeNaa State 69 while Portland State and Mariana State appear with unclear scores. Other fragments mention teams, players and inconsistent percentages, with Minot and Mississippi Southern referenced.

Ron Beloit Winitworth East TeNaa State Portland State Jared Blvd Mariana State Adhiny Southwastern Minot Hasottissippi Southern

Doping Probe Expands At Fair Grounds Race Track

Louisiana investigators probe a web of doping at the Fair Grounds. Trainer Harold Raines and five men, including Dr. Alexander Hill and Cassis Clay, face charges of bribery and doping as the track prepares for the Louisiana Derby. Raines is suspended as horses are scratched.

New Orleans Fair Grounds Louisiana Marshall Dur Joy Cassis Clay The Louiana Board of Health Food and Drug Division Alexanderhil Harvey L Clay Anter Dapling Raines Ses Parr

All-Metropolitan Conference honors for 1955 announced

Long Beach City College forward George Wagner and center Jae Handley earn first team berths alongside James Smith. Harbor Junior College star Din Newman secures a first-team slot, with other selections including Willie Pitts San Diego and Leon Brown Bakersfield.

Long Beach City College George Wagner Canter Jae Handley James Smith Din Newman Harbor Junior College Arc Willie Pitts San Diego Leonard Brown Bakersfield Jim Helsten Valley Eddie Holliday

Bruins and Moor Nines Meet as Seyfried Mounds Wilson

Wilson High baseball hosts Alhambra at Stephens Field with Gordon Seyfried on the mound after a 14 strikeout effort in a 3-2 win over Santa Ana. Jetty Ray Winks is slated to start Friday against Newport Harbor as the Bruins shuffle batting order and prep for local sports afternoon.

Gordon Seyfried Wilson High Bruins Alhambra High Stephens Field Seyfried Santa Ana Jetty Ray Winks Newport Harbor Bruin Bob Bronough Dennis Cormack Jim Pagliaroni Nick Hopkins Bob Campbell Lem Jameson Joe Lagerberg Jim Kinney Poly High el Segundo Jackrakbits Alhama Bra Nessmen

Boxing Briefs Highlight Rocky Marciano May Title Prep

Calistoga in Napa Valley will be Marciano’s training site for the May 19 title defense against Don Cockell. Training resumes April 5 as Boba Olson starts drills for his non-title bout with Willie Vaughn in Hollywood. Cuban Julio Mederos to substitute for Harold Johnson March 25 against Bob Baker at Madison Square Garden after KOing Roland LaStarva in Miami last week. Raul Macias, “mighty mouse,” favored 2-1 against Thais lands Chamrern Songkirrat in a 12 round bantamweight title bout, not recognized as a California title fight but awards the NBA belt winner. Chuck Vejar y Graham set a return bout for April 1. Sugar Ray Robinson-Johnny Lombardo bout postponed to March 29 for conditioning. Kid Gavilan hearing ordered in Miami Beach Friday over postloss remarks. Arctic Way owner McCarthy expands bid after Santa Anita Capistrano misfire. Jackie Pung credits stance driving for Jacksonville open win over Faulk, Berg, Crocker.

Squiet Calistoga Nape Velley Rocky Marciano Don Cockell Boba Olson Hollywood Legion Stadium Willie Vaughn Julio Mederos Harold Johnson Bob Baker Madison Square Garden Mederos Roland LaStarva Miami San Praavisco Raul Macias Mighty Mouse Mexico Thaislands Chamrern Songkirrat California Bet National Boxing jfAsse Ead Chico Vejar Graham Vejar Cincinnati Flebee Sugar Ray Robinson Johnny Lombardo Robinson Miami Beach Florida Boxing Commission Kid Gavilan Trinidad Hector Constance

Gola Dukes' Aces Head All East Five Team

Tom Gola of La Salle and Dick Rickett and Si Green of Duquesne head United Press All East five. Ed Conlin of Fordham and Maurice Stokes of St Francis complete the mythical squad. Heinsohn of Holy Cross narrowly trailed. The teams:

United Ps 1 Tom Gola la Salle Dick Ricketts Si Green Duquesne United Press

Virginia golf results and clubmaking tribute headline

Virginia sports results feature scattered results across golf and matches, with mentions of Belair and Long Beach area clubs. The piece notes the passing of Selmar Shirley, a renowned clubmaker, and highlights local tournament outcomes at venues such as Meadowlark and Willowick as well as SCGA team results defeating Brentwood.

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