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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1955

Page

7

Harbor Captures East L A Relays

Long Beach City College finished second to Harbor J C at the East Los Angeles Relays with eight Metropolitan Conference teams competing. Key events included Dick McDonald, Jeri Moter and Frank Covelli winning the pole vault with 12 6, Miler scoring 22 0, and Covelli clearing 11 0. The SECG distance medley was edged by Valley. Eetes clocked an unofficial 3 13 0 in the 1320 yard event, besting the Viking school record by seven seconds.

Long Beach City College Harry Nelson Jim Parker Harbor J. C Los Angeles Vikings Dick McDonald Jeri Moter Frank Covelli McDonald Miler Covelli Bob Adams Lannie Rhodes Ron Ketes Ray Hampton Valley Eetes Bob Humphreys Bob Mindte Moser Rhodes Bill Leiteh Duane Duncan Adams Marbor iHarbor Banlego Loop Bewer Bycarina Wich Hurdimesicneion CV Cerran Fem Winder Arbor Sonpe Montes Bakersfield ELA An Diegy Silaniea

49ers Nab Spike Win at Long Beach State Tri Meet

The Long Beach State team won its second triangular meet of the season 83 to 24 over Wes Mont College and Santa Barbara JVs. Gene Gillies set sprint records, Dick Ballesteri and John Miller posted marks in field events, and the 440 yard relay team of Fairbanks Miller King Gillies turned in a record time 37.36.6.

Long Beach State College Yach Wesmont College Santa Barbara Jvs Gene Gillies Dick Ballesteri John Miller Jack McFadden Furéles Dale Fairbanks Miller Bill King Gillies Ae JaeFaguen Ebelie Ber King Ilby Bledte Bene Ries Nerdy Haie Iles Bheede Boman McFadaen Wiedmeir Spencer Davelin Falenanas Berkeley Bears Modesto Stanford San Jose State Vic Sexias Tom Brown Florida Tory ‘Trabert Fnals Teebert Chapion Barbara Romack Sacramento Sentile Coech Pat Lesser Pinehurst N.C Monland_Crescents Wa Gens Santa Barbara Oakland Boise Long Beach

Saint Nine victory eases past Pomona Catholic 8 1

Left hander Eddie Rodriguez hurled a complete game for Saint Anthony's in an 8 1 win at the Spartan diamond. Rodriguez allowed five runs in the top of the first but retired the side afterward and fanned nine. Emmett Ryan led the Saints at the plate with two singles in four trips as six runs came in the second inning on three errors and three hits.

Eddie Rodriguez Pomona Catholic St. Anthony's Anthons Jenne Caltotee Klineae Wasdineran Chin Kran

Saints Beat St Monica’s in Catholic League Track Opener

Saint Anthony’s track team opened the Catholic League season with an 88 to 10 rout of St. Monica’s. John Berton led with multiple wins and set pace in sprints and hurdles while Gary Cannon lowered the 660 record at 1 35.4. Other finalists included Vic Gausoponl, Brian Shutts, Bill Smith, Paul Jones and Jim Horan.

SL Anthony St. Monica's Pelday Saints John Berton Berton Y Stanton Jim Egan Stanton Vic Gausoponl Brian Shutts Bill Smoith Paul Jones Jim Horan Gary Cannon St. Anthony Hic Secont Sumntary

Norse Swim Team Loses to El Camino 47 36

Long Beach College Norse Swim Team fell 47 36 to El Camino in a Metropolitan Conference meet at Wilson Highpool. McNeal won the 220 freestyle, Werle captured two wins in the individual medley and 100 backstroke, while other details were incomplete.

del Caron Bill Price Jack McNeal el Camino Wilson Highpool Norse McNeal Werle Cannon Cannon Stewart Pallard

Mays Rhodes Top PCL Dinner Guests

The Pacific Coast League hosts a dinner at the Statler Hotel in Los Angeles today at 7 PM with honored guests Willie Mays and Dusty Rhodes of the New York Giants, along with managers Al Lopez of the Cleveland Indians and Stan Hack of the Cubs, plus prominent PCL officials.

Statler Hotel Los Angeles Wilie Mars Dusty Rhodes New York Giants al Lopez Cleveland Stan Hack Cubs

Palm Springs Invitational Leads and Local Golf Results

Jerry Wynn and Mors Goll-Urn BNR tied for first round lead at Palm Springs Invitational with under par. Other leaders include Marve Ward and several listed players. Brentwood OC Lew Pat Boras Bainh and Lakeside team notes. In regional play, John Richardson won low gross at Lakewood Men's Club weekly, and Virginia Women's Club saw Kosler's 71 as low net in the Black-Gard Tournament. Local clubs report mixed results across divisions and weekly meets.

Mors Goll Johnny Dawson Falun Norings Dick Canob Biontebelle Palm Springs Marve Ward Heawistes Fleisner Sunesci Bamary Jes Tel Ted Tichards Ross McGag John Mei Han Heavewaiy Bulow Ake Mes Cimeroe Taurine Brown Hess Bera John Richardson Low Gross Fred Longlow Lakewool Patracds Wes C Mes Kosler Virginia Women’s Club Jim Ferrie Julie Bescos Oiher

Honor L.B. Man at Jalopy Derby

Jalopy pilots honor L B Man at Jalopy Derby as drivers pay tribute to Owen Burns who suffered a concussion and serious injuries in a Sunday crash at Gardesa Stadium. Burns is recovering at Southwest Community Unspirad as time trials open for a 139th and Western racing meet.

Jalopy Teihoce Owen Burns Love Beach Leadfaat Gardesa Stadium Mt Theavel

Vike Tossers Crush San Diegans 13-3 in Ballgame

Metropolitan Conference action at Balnca Stadium saw the Vikes roar back from a 3-0 lead by San Diega ICiacaly as Milt White doubled home five runs in the third. Bill Haleany and Saw legs contributed key hits while Bob Schuier and Balcom homered in a late rally to seal a 13-3 win for the Vikes over the San Diegans.

Log Beach City College Knights Norse Lng Metro Firright Ereos San Diega Iciacaly Huviers Milt White Balnca Stadium Bill Haleany Soith Roger Cox Wilkite Tae Vikes Bob Schuier Balcom Homer Bill Swanner Hull Swan‘ner Hwinteen Baler Gristle Berrington Ehauyen Berrinet Handel Foere Echuler Co Mesa Baleom

Bowling Star Frances Kennedy Shines In 1931 Start To 1950s Career

Frances Kennedy of 457 Cowles St has risen quickly in bowling circles since starting in Hot Springs in 1931. She won all events and doubles in Hot Springs in 1952 and captured class A all-events in Long Beach. Her high game is 244 and her current average 157, with a 602 series best. She bowls Mondays at 101 Bowl and the Virginia 800 Scratch League at the Virginia.

Frances Kennedy Cowles St Hot Springs Ack Long Beach Miss Kennedy Fran Virginia Tam ¢ Coma Jack Dreger Gonzales Zony ‘Sis Je Sayasse Ier Bud Suene Sle Robee Sen Hall Trent Teen Howard Jackie Things Tol Allutinger Bove Fre Sun Arewood Fred Hinton Doe Biret Mar Piltenger Jeuchiand

Horse Race Results from Primrose Way and Nearby Tracks

A dense race card lists times and winners across multiple events. Notable results include Fast Firsts at Primrose and Vanity Stakes style events, with horses like Logan Veango Evans and Scratches noted. times range from about 2.06 to 4.20 for various distances, with jockeys and trainers largely unnamed. The cluttered OCR shows horse names, weights, and places, plus scattered remarks on scratches and unplaced entries.

Wrestling Results at Ole Fare Arena

June match results include Bor defeating Sobrns and others with Boludew and Jesse James posting wins. In Pasadena arena, Rice and Humbedo beat Blanchard and Reeberckin as Frales defeated Christe and Canracr. Hib Fox also listed among participants in the rough card.

Ole Fare Arena June Bor Sobrns Berecd Bauder Szabo Boludew Jesse James del Peato Martinez Borla Zayeda San Arnald Pere Fasquata Amt Gallagher Ore Pasadena Arena Tom Rice Juan Humbedo Joe Blanchard Warren Reeberckin Par Frales Vic Christe Fed Canracradel Hib Fox

99ers Annex Double Win Against LA State in Regular Game

Long Beach State College posted a 6-9 victory in a makeup game then won the following Friday to sweep LA State, running the 49ers season record to 8-0. Buddy Phillips drove in the decisive run in the 10th inning as Jay Davis pitched a no-hit nightcap striking out several opponents.

Long Beach State College L. A. State 49Ers Buddy Phillips Jay Davis Prilligs Reed Nory Tosin Hewiead Shisvizo Avis Saraky Tennivun Fae Tennison

Long Beach City College Tops Pasadena in Gelf Rout

Long Beach City College extended its win streak to seven with a 34 to 2 victory over Pasadena City College at Brookside Park. Dan Talbot led the Norse with a 13 point performance as the sharp-shooting squad dominating the game.

Talbot Pasadena Long Beach City College Pasadena City College Brookside Park Dan Talbot

McKeen Joins College All Star Tour for Harlem Globetrotters

Don Schmidt of Indiana, the Big Ten all time scoring leader with 12152 points, and Bob McKeen of California joined the college all star squad. The group begins a 21 city tour against the Harlem Globetrotters starting March 27.

New York Don Schmidt Indiana Bob McKeen California Harlem Globetrotters

Islanders Edge Braves In Eleventh Inning Thriller

Islander push across winning run in the 11th to beat the Braves 9-8. Zeissner worked the full 11 innings for Los Angeles, allowing six hits and fanning 10 as he shut down the late rally. The roller derby vibe and scattered players hint at a chaotic Olympic Auditorium night with both teams trading blows.

Islanders Los Angeles Braves Terminal Island Olympic Auditorium Art R Nin Hickey Bill Zeissner Billy Bogash Palomar Zeissner Jammar NOPCO Trrubraith Mingeo Fe Zelzsner Dunn Cordy Heraby Ley Ye

Duquesne basketball stars eye pro bids and more

Major players Dick and Dave Ricketts and Green from Duquesne eye finals of the NIT while pro teams scout Dick as pitcher and first baseman. Eddie Arcaro targets the Florida Derby. others mark birthdays and sport notes. Fishing leads licenses. California tops fishing permits. hunting licenses high in Michigan.

Oscar Fraley New York GE — Feaviers Fraley Dave Ricketts Sihugo Green Duquesne Dukes Dave Green United States Michigan California Minnesota

Prep Results Bas fbball Whitson Moore and Ramona Cathelic Downes

Scattered basketball results list numerous teams and scorers across leagues. Key showings include Whitson and Moore with notable tallies, Loyola and St Monica high scores, and regional showdowns like Fullerton, Huntington Beach, and Norborne area teams posting wins and close scores.

Basfball Whitson Moore Anthony Ramona Cathelic Downes Whistler Rosemead Bellflcwer L. B. Brethren Af Culler Bon Diego Lynwood Ceclenmalatary Azer Puente Gisace Bepzel Towel Sania Buchare Stilenina I Hocre Damacue Ty Loyola Glendale Heaver Nonirsetic Posdens Dedginger Carne ‘Aliyollc Bear Srinaes St Monica Pive Calbaic Xulte Carnels Loyola Fis Canewell Setra Gl Mt. Carmel France Valencia St Brea Yu Ganten Laguna Istin

College sports czar call echoes from coach's forum

Dr. F C Allen urged a central authority for college sports at the National Association of Basketball Coaches meeting in Kansas City. He warned that hiring contract jumpers harms youth and questioned coaches signatures as unreliable. The remarks framed a broader ethics debate amid several sports notes and event previews.

F. C Phog) Allen Kansas Allen National Association

Bruin Nine 7-5 Victory Over San Diego Heaver

Wilseu High offense clicks as Tom Jameson, sidelined by injury, drives in Nick Hopkins and Dave Reardon to spark a 7-5 win over San Diego Heaver. Hopkins belts his third homer of the season, backed by pitching from Smith and Wines in a five inning start.

Tom Jameson Beeen Wilseu High San Diego Heaver Jameson Bob Merina Joel Mogy Nick Hopkins Dave Reardon Arnie Hopkins Bruins Seasni Bate Aks Auving Geevover Wilbon Ben Mee Wilinger Benepe le Nyoree Gainack Kinney Anil

Netters claim ninth straight win in Metro Conference

Red-Hot Pioneer and Vike Netters extended victory runs Friday as Minnesota Valley clubs posted impressive results. The Vike Netters remained unbeaten in Metro Conference play with a 7 34 to 1 36 win at Valley, defeating La Verne. Others from the region posted wins in scattered matches as players like Meeks and Goodwin contributed in tight sets and close scorelines.

Tong Beach State Long, I Beach City Vike Netsmen Laverne Manent Ang Nurs Sisk Sugies Coutme Zen Ynez Roa & Goodwin Barrigon Benth BRERA Arin Ned

Gobel Tonight Show Skit Packs NBC Lineup

George Gobel and Boly Felice join a baseball themed comedy sketch on Gobel's NBC show tonight at 10 p.m. The segment features a playful clash between Gobel and a guest, with a nod to Feller and professional baseball stars in a light entertainment bit.

Boly Felice Gooruspail George Gobel Gobel NBC Lodey Cleveland Rurler

Pro Basketball Pringste abesulis Rochester 41

Local basketball report centers on Rochester scoring 41 points with key plays from prominent players. The summary notes the game context and mentions competing teams and the league setting, highlighting a notable early lead and ongoing contest.

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