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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1954

Page

7

Giants Sign Amalfitano Rookie Seeks Major League Spot

In Phoenix, 22 year old Amalfitano from Loyola University Los Angeles joins the New York Giants as a bonus rookie. He is the first left by Walter Ruether to be recommended in 18 years. He trains under Leo Durocher and Hank Thompson, learning daily from the regulars. Amalfitano has four at bats with one RBI in two exhibitions and has not committed an error in the field. Giants president Horace Stoneham voiced satisfaction after watching his debut.

Bob Myers Phoenix Ariz Babe Herman Waltex Dutch Ruether Xook New York Giants Joe Amaltitano Kyole University Los Angeles Pall St. Anthony's Long Beach Giants Giant Eve Pusich Joe San Pedro Mr. Durocher Leo Thompson Henry Hank Amalfitano Johnny Lindell Cleveland Horace Stoneham Ruother Pusich

Norse Tops Loyola In Diamond Clash For Nine Wins

The Norse baseball team defeated Loyola 7-3 to push their record to nine wins as LBCC opens Metro League play against East T. A. They previously defeated UCLA and Camp Pendleton. Roper driven in a game changing triple. Dan Springer, Bill Bayne and Bob Seltzer added run supports.

Toe Hicks City Collegal Loyola Norsemen UCLA LBCC East T. A Camp Pendleton Roger Dan Springer Bill Bayne Bob Seltzer Eo Aureos Toyolh Bong

Gulfstream Park Handicap highlights racing and more

The report covers the Gulfstream Park Handicap with Count Fleet descendant competing as a top horse in a $50,000 field. It also notes Rogers’ Chevron leading the Major 59x standings with a 47-25 record, and lists results from several track and sporting events, including track meet performances and boxing and tennis matchups. The piece mentions diverse figures from horse racing to tennis, boxing, and swimming, reflecting a busy sports scene.

Cnarice Tom Fool Greentree Gulfstream Park Count Fleet Correlation California

LDS Tourney Moves Into Quarter finals at Jordan High

Action moves into quarter finals of the LDS Explorer Regional cage Tournament tonight at Jordan High School with three games. Inglewood faces San Gabriel at 7:30, Long Beach plays Colton at 8:30, and San Diego meets Formosa at 9:50. Thursday results list several close games and outcomes among Irglewosan and others.

Jordan High School Inglewood San Gabriel Long Beach Colton San Diego Formosa Pombtan Defraler Carren Crave & Colter Doweed Irglewosan Mppec Sac

Basketball results from scattered collegiate games

Readable lines show final scores and player names across multiple matchups with teams including Louisiana State, Oklahoma A and M, South California, and Arkansas Tech. Notable scores include Louisiana State 90 and Benedicts 88 while others list partial results and player entries such as Correll 8 and Clara 13.

Mount Notre Dame Indiana N.C Navy Correll Pann Louisiana State Bradley Colorado Oklahoma A & Msl Rien South California Tolano State Banta Clara Gatorado A&m NAIA Wentera Timote Springuiel Benedicts Arkansas Tech O Tournes Raunibal-Lagrange Mobedy Lon Mares Tex

Exhibition Scores and Sailing Action Across Harbor Meets

A cluttered report notes exhibition scores and sailing results from New York and Newport events. It highlights crews including Garcia Mon and Grisvor Antonelly with multiple teams in marine races, plus notes on LICs competing in Newport Harbor winter series. Fred Schenck leads the LIC team as high point man, with the Argus sailing party bound for Puerto Rico and permanent residence aboard their 52-foot racer.

Ring Balter Heeseon Butteya Bischor Valentine Pikenen Hes Minon Witte AL Bradenton Fis Sna Uno Gaebwr Walte Mackey Ane van Neton Géniey Thompson Pee Rowner Teande Genenyoot Loguett St. Patershil Newport Harbor Lics Fred Schenck Wass LIC Teanraces Acapulco Puerto Rico Argus Mr. and Mires Dave Dama Newport Dana Eud Seattle BM Keil Newport Beach Bob Ruskauif

Virginia Women’s Club Black Gold Tournament results

Mrs. George Yotumg won the Virginia Women’s Club Black Gold Tournament with a 74 to total 227 after 34 holes. Julie Bescos was second at 234, Ferrie third at 234, with Caahan posting 231 to win Class Bee. Lo Deeble claimed late tour honors in Class, while Mc rinn tied for low round at 72. Meado wlark Club best nine holes went to Tugille Allen, with Mary Reynolds and Peggy Tucker following.

George Yotumg Virginia Women's Club Julie Bescos Ferrie Les Caahan William Rower Buford Smith Lo Deeble Doe Kesler Alton Beck Julius Mcrinn Gallahan Debhle Tugille Allen Meadowlark Mary Reynolds Peggy Tucker Our Avianis Mra J. Dorisas OL Law W. B. Fisher G. Wale Crenn Salinas

Meadow s Race Results and Entries

Race notes list multiple thoroughbred results with horses and times, mentioning Elstree Teja and Doty Frame among others. The fragment references furlongs, one mile events, and positions, but details are incomplete. Other names include Grenedie Savini and Leone, with several garbled phrases suggesting race outcomes and entrants.

Birsy Bace Conan Zorone Leblien Elstree Suromara Teja Leone Renesas

Culinary Canter or Run for the Roses Derby Names Face Change

Oscar Fraley notes the Kentucky Derby may shed its Run for the Roses nickname for a Culinary Canter this year. He lists horse names like Pie King Porterhouse Mr. Mustard Giant Cracker and Sugar Dad, and reflects on historic winners with strong names versus playful ones, judging impact on the race’s image.

Oscar Fraley New York Mr. Mustard Assault Citation

Youngest Tee Club Tees Off At Long Beach Junior High

Herbert Adler, a Harafiton Junior High teacher, starts the Hamilton Junior High golf club for 13 to 15 year olds as a constructive leisure during school. The 31 members, one girl, practice at Bill Hert's driving range with 32 instructors and mothers supervising. Equipment is scarce, with clubs bought for 11 cents from Salvation Army and Goodwill. they aim to raise more as they learn golf and citizenship.

Hamilton Jr. High Golf Club Bil Hart North Long Beach Recreation Park Herbert Adler Harafiton Junior High Peepers Adler Hamilton Junior High Densath High Dale Jacobs Salvation Army Goodwill Industries Bill Hert Bart Eisenhower Mercy Wynn

Homers Help Panthers 6 4 in Practice Win

Bill Gides and Bob Shelby hit solo homers and Jordan High defeated Inglewood 8 4 in a practice game played on the loser's diamond. Panthers had eight hits to Inglewood's seven in a tense nine inning showcase that ended in a 0 0 deadlock.

Bill Gides Bob Shelby Jordan High Inglewood Panthers Jordan AE Moa Inclew Abieo Migmyck Falrmel Lagdingss O¢ Tonew Ah T Nwory,c Cisuaib Aloanga Feo Ba Othe Shenyes Weseneh Rataly Hart Jortan Toglewood Balew Ee Sey Backlaw Pinter le Hart HR Glob Shelby Bldes Sae Wilson Dey Lacey Latey G ‘Dracklew Heanblossom Adama Ides Longeln Bmantkamery JF —Stonn Moteraon Lotedin Wilsam

Local College Golf Teams Post Easy Wins After Rival Scare

Local college squads rolled to decisive victories with LB posting an 80 4 score and Muir’s team downing opponents 34 7. Meantime more scores surfaced from Meadowlark and Lakewood venues as Robingin and Goodall led finishes and numerous matchups yielded clear outcomes, highlighting strong performances across several players.

Long Nemar Saweta Wity B. State L. A. State Meadowlark Vitingy Muir Lakewood Robingin Goodall Whitnore del. Gosnell Dds Adams Foene Poca

49er Baseball Coach Plagued With Ill Luck

The 49ers face a rough stretch after opening loss to Harbor and a 41 19 defeat by Santa Ana Te. Coach John McConnel brings in Ken Smith Clair Vance and Chuck Horger as replacements while Gil Hickoff departs. Lineup shifts include George Guillery Ron Weisler Dick Danavan Cheries Horger and more as the team copes with early-season struggles.

Poly Poly High Bellflower High Barry Ray John McConiscales Dave Mills St. Fube Rowenwell Iuumam Bob Vente Fegut Nat Goesine Athos Amend Bel Wigeeg PogMae Beach State College Diamond Hickoff McConnell Toa State State Ken Smith Clair Vance Huck Horger 49Ers Hill Corps I McConnell George Guillery Catener Ron Weisler Dick Danavan Cheries Horge

100 Lap Event Tops Sunday Carrell Card

A six event card labeled Teague Johnny Mantz Chuck ASIA national stock car champions Stevenser Bob Erliste Le Jonshis Figaro Dempsey Wilson headlines a 100 lap main event at Carrell Speedway on Sunday. Qualifying heats begin at 1 pm with gates at 11 am. The program features top stock car entries from across the nation and Europe in a nine make field for the feature.

REBEL Frank Teague Johnny Mantz Chuck Stevenser Bob Erliste le Jonshis Figaro Dempsey Wilson AlGeorge Fleming Carrells LeMansers Frank Mundy Marshail

Hares Swim Past Bruins In Coast League Meet

Wilson High School defeated Wil son High 54-21 in Coast League swimming at Poly. Poly beat Jordan 60-15 in a non league meet. Wilson set a league mark 146.3 in the Class B 200 yard freestyle relay, and Brain Moseley lowered the school record in the Class B 50 yard freestyle with 25.7 seconds.

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Gades and San Diego Reach Diamond Wins

Bakersfield and San Diego posted Metro Conference diamond wins Friday. Hene Raden defeated Valley 6-1 as Warriors fell to Knights 5-1. Line scores show multiple players and approximate totals amid a busy scorecard from the weekend games.

Bakersfield San Diego Ica Warriors Knights Ata Ye Gaat Adiina Senitfanes An Hummer Hazhor Sai Es Ae Tondiatan Gtsta Pasidena Nazarenn Barts Barbyre Ty Wes

Harness Results One Mile Race Summary

In the first race over one mile, Coucsel ake su 5 fa finished in 25 50 with Gite pave and Hi auCon among the runners. The time figures show 31.28 for one entrant while others included names like Hamilton Jeanne and Zoms ima-220d. The seventh and eighth races list Plecella's Jerry Tavs Cann and Owe-m9 with various times around 3.0 to 3.d0. The results reflect a busy card with multiple horses and times across the mile distances.

Tye Brewer Scott Frea Soo Gelb Erick aiNie Power Cate Plecella Jerry Agama Abel Tavs Mekedan Pateh Bury Beatty

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