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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1955
Page
17
In a lively college sports note, USF must beat Utah tonight to reach the final while Utah touts a 23-3 record matching USF's 23-1. The column also riffs on other sports topics from baseball prospects to boxing legends and a busy race card weekend.
Skating action lights up the Olympic Auditorium tonight at 8:30 as the Los Angeles Braves host the Chicago Westerners. The current standings show a tight tie, promising a heated derby duel.
Poly and Compton High opened Coast League dual meet with strong showings. Poly’s Jimmy Smith won the 100 in 16.3 seconds, John Magnuson swept sprints, and the team posted a decisive 73 32 victory in the relays. Compton claimed events led by Tivde Barrett in the 440 and Jon Goldman in multiple sprints as both schools showcased depth and speed.
Scores, distances and names from a varsity track event are listed with multiple athletes and events. Distances include 80 yard hurdles, shot put, high jump, long jump and pole vault. The report notes times like 1:56.7 and places several athletes such as Barker, Campton, Plewrr, and Medaniel among others.
In Tucson a fan questions the new rule description as awkward. The Cleveland Indians pitcher and catcher discuss the change while Hal Maragon and Mike Garcia handle the play. Al Lopez comments on the awkward moment.
In Sweetwater Texas Z C Sweakley told hospital techs that golf gear can be dangerous. He said he forgot to switch off a motor scooter used on the course and it pinned him against a tree, breaking his foot after he dismounted to take a shot.
Carmel five leads Central Group semifinals facing Long Beach City College host. Mt Carmel and Alhambra vie for unbeaten streaks in feature nightcap. Crusaders ride 27-7 win run, Alhambra 21 straight. Notables: Jim Taylor Walt Prukep Jack Hayes for Carmel. Bob Archer Bob Hurvitze for Alhambra. Burroughs vs Poly earlier round. Local hoop action set for 7 p.m. with San Diego High too.
In San Francisco the California Basketball Association coaches named Sears and Bill Russell to the all association first team with Sears winning the season MVP by a single vote. Jerry Millien was noted among the selections.
The Navy Bluejackets defeated Long Beach Air Force Base Jets 69 to 56 to win the City Armed Forces Invitational at LBCC. Navy top scorer Navracej with 20 points led a second half burst. Air Force and Coast Guard also took third and runner up spots respectively with strong showings from Culpepper Folk and Dulin Rouse in their games.
Pat McMurtry, 70, Ta ches oul Hans, Seattle, stopped in a bout listed with distorted city names. Eddie Cempo outpointed Chico Maldonada in New York, while Kid Azteca and Sandy Bancer fought in Mexico City and Brooklyn respectively.
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