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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1956

Page

7

Norse Nine Adds Third Metro Win

Gil McDougald believes he will be the Yankees regular shortstop as Long Beach City College crushes East L.A. 12 6 for a third Metropolitan Conference win. Stengel weighs nine candidates and McDougald cites his arm and bat while aiming to play wherever needed to win a job.

St. Petraseueg Fla. Y2 Beach City College Gil McDougald L.A Vikings McDougald Fridey New York Shotston Billy Hunter Jerry Sulerman Mr. Shetstop Phil ‘Riasuto Stengel Coleman Hunter Jerry Lumpe Woody Tommy Carroll Bobby Hichardson Tony Kubele

Logart Seeks Mitt Tourney for Welterweight Title Shot

Cuba’s Isaac Logart seeks an elimination tournament among welterweights to earn a title shot. After a decisive win over Mexico’s Gaspar Ortega, Logart and manager Bedie Mafuz set an April 27 bout with ex-champion Tory De Marco in Miami, then a winner faces Vince Martinez for the chance to meet the champion. Logart, fourth in the division, stretched his string to five straight wins with a unanimous decision over Ortega Friday night. Ortega’s record falls to 52-6 as Logart improves to 42-5-1.

New York Cuba Isaac Kid) Logart Mexico Gaspar Ortera Logart Bedie Mafuz Tory DeMarco Miami Vince Martinez Mafuz Logatt Johnny Sexton Carrion Basilio DeMarco Omega Reveree Harry Kessler Atte “Attala Dill Recht Ortega Leopart Ortaga

49er Nine Defeat La Verne 6-3 Behind Strong Pitching

Long Beach State College ace Warler Phil Laker allowed only his first earned run in 15 innings but the 49ers still rolled to a 6-3 victory over La Verne College on their home field. Baker improved to 2-0 as State rebounded from an opening loss to LECC.

Long Beach State College Ace Warler Phil Laker la Verne College Baker State LECC Boxlan Beach Timnet Sinop

Harbor Fifth at East Los Angeles JC meet shines for LBCC

Long Beach City College track stars place fifth in the East Los Angeles JC relay meet, led by Harbor Jaycee earning top honors. Harbor scores 35 points, with Valley 25 and San Diego 35 close behind. Vikings peak with a 3rd in the 440 and 880 relays and 2nd in the pole vault. Gerry Peters clears 13 feet 16 inches for LBCC. Other teams include East LA, SMC, and El Camino.

Long Beach City College Harbor Jaycee Los Angeles Harbor Valley San Diego Bakersfield LBCC East LA Sine Monica el Camino Tis Vikings Gerry Peters Reliy Vas Bataan Can Vailey Santagute San di Hed Bakeretlelt Vista Cr Davergtond Lane Moplen Kevis Fife Biob Vailey LA Shuttin Relni Pomona St Anthony's Pymona ALK Oy Bane Bocamohie Santa Sonicassu Valter A Diego Hakrratigia Tba Barta Monica Guiilonas Bronae Jo Unsidb Tswana Oh Fy Vuiehew Sukorh Eas

Oilers Edge Bruins 8 6 In Braves CLF Clash

Montebello High defending CLF baseball champions rallied three times in the top of the eighth to break a 5-5 tie and hand Wilson a 5-8 defeat at Stephens Field Friday. Bruins fell behind 5-0, then tied it with three in the fifth and two more to force extras before the Oilers pulled out the win.

Montebello High Wilson Stephens Field Bruins MonteDel Avanoa

Cubs Find Ace Richie Myers Smallest Man in Big Top

The Chicago Cubs may claim the league’s smallest man in Richie Myers, a 5-6, 138-pound shortstop purchased from Sacramento last fall. In 1951 he committed only 26 errors for Sacramento, while Ernie Banks of the Cubs made 21. Myers recalls breaks in 1952 and 1953 from playing alongside top infielders Hugh Luby and Joe Gordon, after pitching in high school at Elk Grove, California.

Scottsdale, Ariz Chicago Cubs Richie Myers Sacramento Myers Cubs Ernie Banks Sayls Myers Elk Grove Caus Hugh Luby Salem Joe Gordon Saccamento

Viking Netters Grab 9th Straight Match

Long Beach City College blanked Bakersfield 9-0 in Bakersfield on Friday. It was the ninth straight win for the Norsemen in Metro play. Singles and doubles results listed in partial form with names unreadable.

Viking Netters Long Beach City College Bakersfield Metro Norsemen Works F. Fev Enza Lor

Vikes Rally To Even Soon After Husky Start

Gordon Seyfried struggled with control as the Huskies plated three in the first inning. Minnesota responded with a big second, led by Jerry Hickman Emmett Ryan Jerry Buunaugh and Seyfried. Ryan hit his fourth homer of the season and Hickman collected three hits as the Vikes seized momentum and pulled away.

Gordon Seyfried Huskies Jerry Hickman Emmett Ryan Jerry Buunaugh Seyfried Ryan Hickman Torreay Garhouse T & Bhs Bieieteer Pryorg

Harvard Sinks Jordan 47 29 In Pool Meet

Jordan High faced a 47 to 29 defeat as Harvard dominated the pool. Harvard's team piled up wins in medleys and relay events while Jordan swimmers produced several top finishes but could not turn the tide.

Harvard Jordan

Flanders leads state golf win at Meadowlark Country Club

Keith Flanders paced the 49ers with 27 strokes as they defeated Alabama State 39 to 15 on Friday at Meadowlark Country Club. The win marks their fourth of the season with Flanders earning medalist honors.

Long Beach State College AL State Meadowlark Country Club Keith Flanders 49Ers

49ers Netters Topple L. A. State With Ease

Long Beach State netters defeat UCLA State 6-3 as Tate Grabs medalist honors. Tate earns top honors series for Long Beach State, improving their record to four wins against two losses.

49Ers L. A. State

Vikes sweep Coast and Valley in dual meet rout

Long Beach College swimmers dominate a double dual at Wilson High pool, defeating Coast 50 to 27 and Valley JC 85 to 15. Dick Henry sets a LECCE record in the 200 yard breaststroke at 2 39.68. Ron Gliehrist scores two wins including the 300 medley relay, with multiple Vikings posting strong times.

Long Beach Dry College Valley JC Wilson High Dick Henry Ron Gliehrist Vikings Peta Lane Price Fenertann Unetyle Ares

Hares Cup Swimfest Sets School Marks at Poly High

Poly High dominated the Hares Cup Swimfest winning all three divisions in the five school invitational at Poly Friday. The meets featured a 74 70 finish over Newport Harbor in the final event the free style relay. Poly medley relay set a school mark of 1594 with Paryl Uecker posting 44.4 in the individual medley a new school mark. Steve Mosdley of the CEES broke the CIF 50 free record with 25.4.

Poly High Poly Mewperl Harbor Paryl Uecker Steve Mosdley Cees Varsity I Meuley Felly Newport Fuller Fit reestyleeeKee Anal Kisser Morin Ps Weenies Eddy Bhuten Babee Amie Tat Mt Iche Walley Divine Delose Prennin Stott Mines O'Dowdane Tlatter Yarger Martin Teatunad Biel Fullerton Beverly Hits Newborn Fullerton Beverly Tile Angiewand

Fighting Irishman blasts ring setup at IBC

Tommy Loughran, famed Irish light heavyweight, claims the International Boxing Club monopolizes boxing, controls major arenas, and dictates where fighters compete. He faults political appointments on commissions and laments a lack of colorful, crowd pleasing fighters as promoters rely on television. He urges better promotion and management to spark public interest.

Timothy Moriarty New York Tommy Loughran Boxing St. Patrick's Day International Boxing Club New York Athletic Club IEC Philadelphia IBC Tommy Jack Dempsey Jimmy McLarin Primo Carera

LBCC Gymnasts Fall to Santa Monica in Home Meet

LBCC gymnasts were edged 48 to 32 by Santa Monica College in a Friday night home meet at Long Beach City. Scorers listed Morjzomyal on the bar, Newfield on the parallel, Gonzales on the rings and otherLBCC entries including Hatters, Shipley, Rin, and Tumbling cer. The result left LBCC with the defeat as Santa Monica claimed the team win.

Beech City Santa Monica CO Morjzomyal bar—Grees Sidphorve— Newfield Beta’ — Gonzales Lapghorse—Tracy Rin

City Bowling Joust Enters 2nd Weekend

The ninth annual Long Beach men’s city bowling tournament moves into its second weekend at Lakewood Bowl with 22 teams in the first squad and 18 in the second. Team action dominates, with two squads in doubles and singles, plus teams, and the Friday schedule features 7 and 10 pm starts. Notable duos include Dick Iséri and Haj Fukimoto, Jom Tamai and Harry Iwasaki, as top pairs vie for top marks, while Gary’s Cocktails and top skaters seek records in singles and all-events standings.

Long Beach Ken Marelleys Dick Iséri Haj Fukimoto Jom Tamai Harry Iwasaki Jeaters Gary Bill Wilkinson Eldon Clowe Norm Fesler Troy Fay

Tank Win for Bruins Sets Pool Records at Wilson

Wilson High swimmers edged El Seminolo 39-38 in a tight dual meet as the Bruins set two school and pool marks. Larry Moors posted a near national fastest 50-yard freestyle time, while Wilson’s medley relay and Dick Gillisen contributed Bee records in the 50 and 200 events. Other events featured multiple swimmers and scattered marks across the lineup in a hard-fought Friday match.

Wilson High Wilson Bruins Larry Moors Dick Gillisen

College Basketball Scores Across Mixed Results

The brief roundup cites several college games and tournament notes with scattered scores including JSF 72 UGTA 64, Barcaun Se 67 Worthend St 74, and Wheaton AAM 39. It mentions regional teams like EMU R98 and Wayland Jr, with references to the All-Army tournament at Camp Lewis and the World Witr AP Tourney in Germany.

JSF UGTA Barcaun Worthend Royston Utah Beate Thueney Einaty Chitree Lewis Bitana Germany Shiu Teal Reial

Tanforan Harness First Race Results Summary

Tanforan harness action opens with Bay trainer Manzella’s Minder Bay going $125.00 to win in the first race with a time around 1:11 and a strong finish by Sera Felt, Bayud Pasha, and Golden Mush among notable names. Tails Doomle paid $4.70, Satin Dandy led a wide field to place, while Bright Abie, Mystic Beau, and Wonder Roy appeared in deeper positions. the card includes multiple notable finishes and payouts across races two through eight.

Minder Bay Manzella Fable Chalce Toloney Pinny Cngven Sir Bee Sera Felt Bayud Pasha Golden Mush Ines Mony Bell Tails Doomle Satin Dandy Valenzi Comet Moreno Teehalane Peterson Mr Goa Bright Abie Mystic Beau Wisaline Gianezene Storena Liddis Shela Lewis Voning Kid Valenmela No Schalchan Edie Nevers Mie Tate Neri Beemerans Valery Dhar Hall Oren Ely Algem Hal Ewles Mo Sezaiohrs

Reluctant Babe McCoy Ordered by Judge to Make Records Available

Los Angeles reports that Babe McCoy, matchmaker at O1 pie Auditorium, was ordered by Superior Judge Job Ford to disclose his bonus and records by March 26 at the office of his succuntant. The action followed A. Jack Banna’s charge that McCoy blocked study of his records amid boxing and wrestling oversight ordered by Gov. Goodwin Knight.

Los Angeles Babe McCoy Job Ford McCoy Jack Banna State Department of Professional and Vocational Standards Goodwin Knight

Jordan Nine Nabs 6th Straight Win

Jordan High blanks San Diego Hoover 3-0 on the Jordan diamond as Jeffhander fans nine over seven innings. Bill Caldwell doubles home Mike White for the winning run in the second, Danny Adams delivers a key triple in the third to fuel the victory. Fairly adds season strikeout total and rotation strength for Jordan Nine.

Ron Fairly Jordan High San Diego Hoover Jordan Diamond Jeffhander Siruce Bill Caldwell Mike ‘Hite Danny Adams San Dian Sever Dordaer Ealeicke Ainly Shinynee Sremidan

Spike Loss for Saints at League Preview Meet

Cathedral High suffers a 664 2744 defeat to St Anthony as Vic Gausephol shines with a double win in the 100 and 220 yard dashes. The meet, held Friday, showcased Saints talent on the winners’ oval with standout performances across events and relay legs.

Cathedral High St. Antho Oval Saints Vic Gausephol

Mt Baldy Remains Only Local Ski Site This Weekend

Ski enthusiasts in the Southland face limited options with Mt Baldy the sole favorable resort forecast. Thunder Mountain and upper slopes at other sites show only fair conditions while Mt Waterman Snow Summits and Snow Valley are noted as energizing. Nearby Inyo Monas and Sequoia Yosemite areas report good snow.

Southland Mt. Baldy Thunder Mountain Chamber of Commerce Mt. Waterman Snow Valley Moth Mountain Inyo-Mona Sequoia Yosemite

Tanforan Handicap Results and Notable Races

In a crowded Tanforan Handicap program a long list of races and contenders appears. Notable horses include LONGSHOT FRGAZUN and ISHT-LARKS FLY among others, with showings from GOLLY and BEMT as well as suggestions of upset outcomes and varying odds.

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