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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1952
Page
15
Phoenix Arizona Downs aims to demystify racing by broadcasting jockey communications from stewards before races. Managing director Jimmy Herbuveaux calls the approach a bold public‑facing step and says no track has tried this, hoping it boosts confidence in the sport amid added safeguards like photo patrols and security.
Phillips 66ers topped Billings 94 45 and Oakland Atlas Pacific Engineers beat St Louis 91 41 expanding the field as 26 teams from 14 states vie in the National Amateur Athletic Union tournament. Los Angeles Fibber McGee Molly Milwaukee Allen Bradley and Denver Jussel joined in the second round with other west coast squads scheduled for action.
World featherweight champion Sandy Saddler survived a first round knockdown to stop Irish challenger Tammy Collins in the fifth round at Boston Garden before 12,610 fans. Saddler dominated after the early stumble, earning a hard fought victory in a scheduled five round clash.
Aiko Fujimoto, 23 year old Nisei bowler, won the women's singles at the National Japanese American Citizens League in Denver. She tied the old tournament record with a SSE series of 187 205 159, matching Maxine Kats of Ogden, Utah from 1950. Several other bowlers placed in various events and teams, with details on participants across Denver and surrounding leagues.
Sacred Heart of Mary high school girls advance to the semifinals of the St Anthony's tournament with a 53 20 win over St Bernardine's at St Anthony's gym. Santa Clara, Sacred Heart, and Mary Star of the Sea posted consolation-quarterfinal wins as teams vie for title contention.
Westside Church of Christ and Olympic Bible Class posted playoff basketball wins over St Stephen's Lutheran and Cycles Rdgats Methodist. Lineups include Woot Courtat Bak CarateRboeds and G Fam pee, with scores listed as 64 to 43 and Sn2.
Poly golf team edged Cats while Glendale High defeated a rival team at Oakmont yesterday. Wildcats led 20-7 at halftime as Marre 37 notches highlighted by strong play. Panthers and Alen (BF) also appear in the fragmented recap.
Bill Dennis of Citrus and Don Carter of Tustin named coplayers of the year in the CIF All Southern California Board of Basketball South-North Section. An 11-man team honors small Southern California high schools, with awards presented at Helms Hall on March 29.
Bell Gardens fastpitch base ball team unleashed a rapid scoring burst in the fourth and fifth innings to rout Newport Harbor preps 10 to 2. Nine runs came in the two innings, with notable performances from Morris Kelte Pulseki Hite and Abbott Wheelie.
The International Boxing Club, holding contracts with champions across weight classes, fights a civil antitrust suit in Washington aimed at ending monopolistic practices. AG McGrath says the action seeks a free, competitive market. Norris and Wirtz defend legality and seek continuance of televised bouts amid NFL antitrust actions.
Local San Pedro Soccer Club player Ray Stalmack did not secure a berth on the Far Western Olympic Games team after trials in San Francisco. Among 50 plus entrants, two from Los Angeles and six from San Francisco were picked. final trials set for St. Louis in April.
Lightweight champion Jimmy Carter will defend his title on April 1 against California featherweight king Lauro Salas in Los Angeles. The 15 round bout marks Carter’s second title defense after a disputed decision over Luther Rawlings and a November win over Art Aragon.
Mt Carmel High overcame Gardena High 3 to 2 with a final inning surge to claim a close victory. The game featured late drama as Mt Carmel battled back to secure the win led by key plays from its offense and defense.
Boston's Red Sox planned a workout in Sarasota as manager Low Boudreau prepared the squad for an upcoming game. Details mention a scheduled contest and a team drill to sharpen players ahead of the outing.
Local city putting championships at Recreation Park see Boyer waiting through semifinals as rivals lag behind weather and track delays hinder progress. The Produce Tourney moves to Hakers Field March 26 30 with 10 entry fee and March 24 26 qualifying. match play begins March 27.
Santa Ana JC netters swept all three doubles to clinch a 63 point practice win over Los Angeles City College on the Dons courts. Readable results show multiple players from both teams in singles and doubles action with a few irregular fragments.
The masked duo known as Mysterious Mr X and Golden Terror prepare to wrestle in Wilmington Bowl tonight. They split their first bout recently to face top contenders in a best two of three days format, with Mr X set to meet Dennis Chech and Golden Terror facing Fredtie Fel in the opener amid a slate of heavyweights including Clary and Leone.
In San Francisco on March 18 AP reports an unknown San dimer defeated reigning world billiards champion Wie Hoppe 50-47 in 33 innings. TJ Ray Kilgore, 40, a longshot underdog, toppled Hoppe to move into a tie for first with Kinrey Matsuyama as the championship advances. Hoppe, down 36-45, rallied to a 42-47 tie before Kilgore clinched the upset with a late sequence.
Port Pirates defeated Bell High 81 to 39 in an Eastern Marine League gymnastics meet on the Joses mats. It marked Port’s 22nd straight win. individual event placements include Tops Cimbreies and Miller among others, with several names noted in results.
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