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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1955

Page

15

Charles Bly Birth Anniversary at Boulevard Club

March 1 marks Charles Bly's 73rd birthday. A longtime Boulevard fixture since 1946, he previously worked as a generalist with Standard Oil from 1909 to 1945. Originally from New York, Bly has resided in California since 1908 and has a brother Tom in Oklahoma.

Charles Bly Charlie Boulevard Sandard Oil Co California Actin Hs Vite Bing Means Sr Feelin

Vikings Entertain Loyola Ninth Tuesday

The Vikings host Loyola on Tuesday in a harness handicap event. Local promotes a competitive racing card featuring top trotters and a chance for bettors to engage early in the week.

Vikings Loyola

Saint Anthony's Salle: All-Circuit 10-man squad honors misshapen

Saint Anthony Bligh School eight-team Jolie League finishers were ignored in the All-Circuit 10-man squad. Bon Serske earned honorable mention. Mt Carmel dominated with three first-squad selections Jim Taylor player of the year Walt Prokop and Jack Hayes. Other first-team picks included Joe Monson Alex Sigaty Dan Morrell Gary Norton. Cantwell and St Anthony's were the only squads to draw a blank in the selections.

St Anthony Bligh Jolie Bon Serske Mt Carmel Jim Taylor Walt Prokop Jack Hayes Taylor Joe Monson Aiex Sigaty Cathedral Dan Morrell Gary ‘Norton Serra Amico Loyiola Tony Salas Notre Dame Ralph Garcia St. Monica's Cantwell St. Anthony's

Unclear Specials Play by Plays and Bets Listed

A jumble of betting terms and player nicknames appears, listing bets and placements such as Little Guy Elawah in fourth and Ensign Lad in seventh. It reads like a race or parlay sheet with vague references to teams or individuals without clear outcomes or dates.

RFSE Guy Elawah Winser Eree Sevoteh Dean Toma Sue Ensign Lad

Saints in Loop Debut at Busy Tuesday Sports Card

Long Beach City College faces Loyola University in a practice game showdown on LBCC’s diamond as prep and college teams pack the day. St Anthony’s travels to Mt Carmel for a Catholic League clash while LBCC seeks revenge after a 4 0 Feb midseason win. Jim Dunn likely starts for the Saints. Wilson hosts Santa Ana on Stephens Field. Poly meets Long Beach State and a tennis slate features LBCC vs 49ers on Vike courts with Wilier’s team hosting Santa Ana.

Long Beach City College Loyola University LBCC Jordan High Long Beach State College Poly Wilson St. Antaony’s Mt. Carmel Vikes Loyola St. Anthony's I Poly Recreation Park D9ers Long Beach State Santa Barbara 49Ers Wiliger Santa Ana

Rockets Fall Again as Glendale Triumphs 11-4

The Long Beach Rockets suffered a fourth straight loss as the Glendale Dons collected 10 hits and 13 walks to win 11-4 at Recreation Park. Wadsworth hit a home run and Bob Carter stood out for Glendale while several Rockets players are named in the box score across the plate.

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USC Adds Third Friday Night Game In 1955 Schedule

University of Southern California announces a third Friday night home game for 1955 after rescheduling the Wisconsin clash to October 14 in the Los Angeles Coliseum. Remaining home contests against Oregon, Texas, Washington State, Stanford, UCLA, and Notre Dame will be played on various dates, with several Friday evening slots already set.

Los Angeles University of Southern California W. O. Hunter Wisconsin Scs Oregon Texas Trojans Washington State Stanford UCLA Notre Dame Wellington State Colon Coliseum S Washinginn Et Cal California Berkeley Minneapolis Seum

Trabert Defeats Seixas For Everglades Tennis Title

Tony Trabert of Cincinnati defeated his Davis Cup teammate Vic Seixas in four sets to win the Everglades Club Championship at Palm Beach Florida. Scores were 16-3, 4-4, 6-4, 6-3.

Trabert Vic Seixas Palm Beach Fla Tony Trabert Cincinnati

Fly Casters Close Season Outcome and Awards

The Fly Casters wrapped their season with tournaments for both the men and women Sunday at Recreation Rate. A luncheon at the Lafayette Hotel April 12 will honor the ladies with awards and officer installation. the men's awards event follows. Results include Norma Collins 85 and Coline Collins 85 in accuracy, with Moran 83 and Bradley 88 also noted, among others.

Jennie Bishop Norma Callins Ineal Lafayette Hotel Norma Collins Spitanan Coline Ihe Collins Carpenter Fis Accuraes Clark Wilting Moran Bradley Jabrist -Dinre Armbrast Horan Willams Car 2 Williams Mora

Bragan eyes Pirates job after strong PCL season

Bobby Bragan, Hollywood Stars boss and Pittsburgh farm leader, says his ambition is to run a major league club, possibly the Pirates, even if it means benching a first place team. He aims to manage in the majors and remains a top candidate as a future major league skipper amid spring training as he boosts his public persona. Arch Moore, light-heavyweight champ, heads to Chicago for a tuneup bout with Nino Valdes as he recovers from heart concerns.

Twink Boss Moore Majors East San Diego Archie Moore Chicago Nino Valdes Roand Holly Jweod Stars Bragan Pittsburgh Pirates The Crass Free ‘Honey Bucs Mansver Branch Ricker Bobby Evey Ladies’ ‘Aid Las Slaw Vegas Veldes Rocky Amarciano

Long Shot Racing and Speed Figures Highlight Underdogs

The page lists many horses and riders with odds and performance notes. Names like LONGSHOT, BLUE CHIP, and SHOEMAXER appear among a dense field, with mentions of speed, consensus favorites, and potential upsets. Notable entities include Shoemaxer, Longshot, Blue Chip, and the council may weigh in on a key race outcome.

Byes Put Thomas on Heavy Schedule Seer

Thomas faces a heavy schedule as Pirates spring training opens. Manager Fred Haney ends the contract holdout of slugging outfielder Clyde Sukeforth assigns coach Clyde Sukeforth to push Thomas with all the work he can handle before the April 13 season opener.

Thomas Pittsburgh Pirates Fred Haney Clyde al Sukeforth

Net Patrons List Four Jr Hopefuls

The Long Beach Tennis Patrons Assn listed four junior development program recipients after a clinic at Iwinson High. Susan Williams Billie Jean Moffitt Alan Robbins and Jerry Cromwell are the 11 and 10 year old beneficiaries with plans for four more youths to be helped. The season opens in Tijuana on April 76 headlined by Procuns Mexicano promoter Alfonso Bres.

Long Beach Tennis Patrons Assn Iwinson High Susan Williams Billie Jean Moffitt Alan Robbins Jerry Cromwrel Tijuana Alfonso Bres Lhis Procuns Mexicano

Gardena Jalopy Triumph at Gardena Stadium Race

Gardena Jalopy Triumph to Noel won the weekly jalopy feature at Gardena Stadium on Sunday finishing in 8 21.02 ahead of Rex Schendley and Fred Russell from Long Beach. Earlier Rex Schendley won the eight lap trophy dash in 1 10.34 amid a messy results section with several incomplete entries.

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Government Civil Service Exams Advertised for Jobs

MEN WOMEN WANTED discuss Franklin Institute offers government civil service job openings in the Long Beach area during the next six months. It claims the institute is the largest privately owned school of its kind and promises security and better pay than private industry. Readers are urged to mail a coupon for full information and to learn how to qualify by passing Civil Service tests. The program notes that one in five passes and targets ages 18 and up.

Franklin Institute U. S Jergest Wits

Four Locals Cup Matches in Southern California finals

Four locals entered the Southern California Publics class championships at Sardi and won their matches. John Lucas advanced by default, while Rabeyore T Lewis defeated Norm Vareh of Western Ave. Other locals included Richard Clover and Bob Darnell among a broader field of competitors.

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Sea Queen Wins AL Adams Trophy in Outer Harbor Duel

Sea Queen sailed by Sabian for the Catalina Yacht Club and Los Angeles Yacht Club won the AL Adams trophy at Outer Harbor Sunday. Sea Queen ledearly, trailed Resolute by two minutes and ten seconds, and finished ahead to claim victory in the 15 mile race.

Sabian Sea Queen ResolNute Outer Harbor Los Angeles

NC State Favorable Seed In AAU Championship Run

The Phi Diers and defending Peoria Cats head the field at the National AAU tournament in Denver. For the first time in 12 years a college team, North Carolina State, is viewed as a real threat to the post-graduate teams, seeded fourth despite NCAA probation.

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