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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1955

Page

7

Pan Am Games End Today in Mexico City

The 1935 Pan American Games conclude with Olympic style ceremonies at the University Stadium as the final equestrian event closes. The United States leads in overall golds from swimming and diving, while Canada tops the final medal table thanks to Beth Whittall's multi event sweep. Mary Lou Elsenius’s breaststroke win marks a historic U S performance by teams coached by Tom Haynie and Tom Lamar.

Mexico City U.S Mexico Venezuela Chile Brazil U. S Canada Shils Montreal Beth Wittall Mise Whittall Purdue Martin Smith Bill Yorzyix Wayne Moore Jimmy McLane Tom Haynie Stanford Tom Lamer Fort Lauderdale Fla Haynie Hang

Poly High and Wilson win at El Monte Relays

Poly High and Wilson High, undefeated in Coast League action, dominated the 12th annual El Monte Relays. John Calloway led with a 23-2.45 broad jump, near a CIF best, while Wilson won the varsity 440 relay and a shuttle hurdles title as Arcadia, Inglewood, and others posted strong showings.

Willie Williams Henry Wallace Calloway Dick Barber Wilson Fred Sharpe Frank Cassaday Dick Hollis Gary Bradley Aurdies Huntington Beach Patente Meprige el Monte Inglewood Medipy Arcadia Sanson Iarsady Champeny Moris Cotter Pasadena Montebello Sanis Monica Monrovia Alhembra Poly Izthler Jones Shipp Duke Annin Wison Shatge Cassety Holiis Paly Crarzitt Williams McBride Ler Inglewoors ‘Witcon Green Leith Graham Hansen Gillis Tripp Bushey Wily Non Sharpe Dreesman Hould Aha Koal Haven Kidd Saatite Montenelio Meloy —Poly Quifang Hawthorne Allen Walker Mohyovia Albatabre Firoad Poly Iwalker Rozary Whion Humbird Say Harwood Tie Petween Rosemead Byers Jay Alien Rozart Santa Monica Moncovia Keppel Wiser Whittier Fisemead Keppal Ate ‘Ia Exeta Monica Arcola Tie Hetwean Foxe

State Rips Tech 22 to 4 in AAU Denver final

Long Beach State College aided by uniforms from Border High School won 22 to 4 over Caltech in a messy Denver AAU championship game. Star hitters Buddy Phillips and Carl Strong each had three hits for the winners while Phillips also homered. Davis earned credit on the mound for Long Beach as the Marines and others supplied the backdrop for a lopsided rout.

University of Colorado Long Beach State College Caltech Denver Bac Lasers Urey U. S. Marines Luckett-Nix Big Jay Davis 49Ers Border High School Collegiens Marines Long Beach Buddy Phillips Carl Strong Phillips Neil Prekibit Catten Wells Uol Vinnie

52nd American Bowl competition opens with record purse

The 52nd annual American Bowl opens with the third largest prize fund in history at Fort Wayne. The 72 day event runs to June 4 with 3,354 open division teams and 2,472 booster squads, creating a field of top contenders. Prizes include 3300 for teams, 1000 for doubles and all events, 500 for singles, and 350 for booster teams, totaling 428933 across events. Over 5,826 teams and 23,260 singles entrants are listed, with numerous competitors named among the standings.

Fort Wayne Inn

Detroit Defeats Best in Best-of-7 Playoff Clash

In the playoffs the Detroit team defeated their opponent in a best-of-seven series opener. Dewar Trades bests an early rival, with Bundi Sompreat contributing to the effort as the series moves toward game two.

Dewar Teads Aerles

Fights Last Night Ended in Knockout Chaos

In a chaotic night of boxing bouts EW Yok Bon Baker and Ig Pure delivered solid performances. Murray Burcett suffered a knockout as the crowd watched a series of quick exchanges and decisive finishes.

Murray Burcett Chieare

Saints Bay Cinder Ned Saint Anthony's Triumphs Over Notre Dame

Saint Anthony's trank team chalked up its second straight Catholic League dual meet victory Friday with a 68 36 conquest over Notre Dame. Roger Stanton won the 100 in 10.3, edging teammate Jim Egan. Bhatt Shutts added two wins in the 220 in 23.1 and the 440 in 53.5 as Saint Anthony's also won the ee division 4344 3343, while Notre Dame claimed the bee division 61 34.

St. Anthony's Trank Notre Dame Knights Roger Stanton Jim Egan Bhatt Shutts Saints Cruse St. Anthony's Varsity Stanton Ee Egan Ey Pnd Aparults Wigtell Bear Xarachis Gausepshl Stab Tarearide Bright Weaker Mile Homan Marrufé Hawiting Toha—Kane Berton Smith Kane Reeder Tod Btn Pesweed Ian Siead SDI Knight Piel Teale Wanik Bal- Mexwall Egan Gatae- Bygneen Notre Si Fatho Boal Pale Johnson Ey Sotre Dame Jay Ro—Borsy NDI Alf Tang Gannion Wolh— Tis Thame—s

Wodraska awarded 2500 in auto crash suit over bowling

Carl A. Wodraska, 27, saw a jury reduce his $35,000 claim to $2,500 in a St. Louis circuit court auto crash case. Six bowlers watched movie footage of Wodraska in action a year after a back injury, with defense attorneys presenting the evidence against Betty McQuade, 31, driver of the other car. Jury foreman Joe W. Lorey commented that he wished he could bowl as well.

ST. Louis Carl A. Wodraska Circuit Court Wodraska Wodreska Betty McQuade Beck Joe W. Lorey

Bruins Romp to Swim Title in CIF Invitational

The veteran coach Pete Archer leads an undaunted Bruins squad to a strong showing at the CIF Invitational. Despite doubts, the team posted a solid 2 32-point total and landed among top teams, signaling a promising finish.

Bruins Pete Archer Wilson Lsigh Gruins

Pioneers Finish Second to Aztec Tracksters

Long Beach State College placed second in a triangle meet against San Diego State and Pepperdine. standout performers included Gene Gillies winning both sprints, John Miller taking the high jump and placing in other events, and Jack McFadden winning the low hurdles.

Long Beach State College Pepper Long Beach San Diego State 49Ers Gene Gillies John Miller Jack McFadden Bill Gookin Triange Long Beach State Pep

California college swimmers set meet records at Santa Ana event

Whittier, Wilson and Poly led a crowded meet with multiple record times. Reed, Martin and Moore anchored relays as Jordan and Chadwick's squads fought for top honors, while nearby teams posted fast splits and new marks across freestyle, backstroke and medley events.

Whittier Wilson Poth Aves Steve Moseley Archer Pely Howard Thayer Bee Loyd Goolsby Bob Conrow Daryl Uecker Martin Jorden Panthers Chadwick Larry Cole Kary Farrell Larry Moore Moseley Moore Dick Byyny Boh Henry Poly Jack Martin Jordan Dave Martin Varsity Ag Res Ben Lem Lynn Redidnda Hitsier Henry O ¥Ileon New Harb Enquist Huadway Downey Gray Black Foxe Matler O'Dowd Togseazios Santa Modica Alexander Harvard Bugou CWI Semans Walttler Cole Thedas Freestsie Atossley Fyvtison Gaulee Wong Caldwell McMwroy el Segunda Blutte Copeland Bev Billa Smith Whittles Atetrune Waiter Lichty Cochiia Webster Sante Ana GL Smith Wattler Bis Thediey Alexander Harvard Stimson Herman Ajgot Menctis Scalemper Nglewiad D/ Marta Conrow Haneress Cnilson Ayers C. Zenclin Stewart Chadwice Lineman 1. Smith Nuttier Favreau Anahelma Crone Hunt Blach de Jesus Palm Springs Heta Redlands Lil Freestsie N. Methroy Hl Sesungo Muller Iveraldey Mincett Pnny Crasford Coullar Glen. Hoover B. Natthold Mission Bay Hamner Ghodwick Decker de Jraus Pain Springs Law Treet Frelims Accentyre Goglsey Fleaman J. Martin Anaheim Saw el Sesundo Fufertos Satle Mareta Inglewood

Vike Spikers Rip Corsairs Huskies

Long Beach City College added two wins: 64 58 over Santa Monica College and 85 37 over East Los Angeles, as Dick Dorsey and Ray Meza starred. Dorsey won sprint double and Meza led Huskies in mile and two mile, with close relay and field events shaping the meet.

Mel Patton Long Beach City College Santa Monica C. C East Los Angeles Corsairs Santa Monica Dick Dorsey Long Beach Harry Nelson Dorsey Nelson Dick McDonald Lowell Hoy Rob Adams Vikes Ray Meza Huskies Ron Ectes Ray Hampton Finlay Valdez Cooter Nel Pern Meh Obits

Lace Swim Team Earns Second Conference Victory

Long Beach City College beat East Los Angeles 55-28 at the ELA pool to notch their second Metropolitan Conference win. In the same meet, the Vikes defeated Los Angeles State 61-19 as both teams competed in a double dual.

del Cannon Jong Beach City College East Los Angeles JC Vikes Neipe Harrison Tors Gia Cuthar Gun Sendley Per Be Ern de Maney Sas Pape Eenish Fee Ley Wengermart

Wilson High Beats Poly IVs and Bruins Dominate El Rancho

Wilson Highs IV gulf team defeated Poly IVs 88 to 8 on Friday. The Bruins and Hares crushed El Rancho 36 to 0 with Dick Jones of Wilsch earning a medal for 74.

Wilson High

Bruins and Trojans win big to start weekend set

USC crushed Indian 9 3 and UCLA shut out Santa Clara 7 0 as Don Nichols earned his seventh win and Bill Heil opened with a homer. Vic Lapiner held Santa Clara to five hits in a three run third and five run sixth inning rally. Ralph Pausig starts for SC against Stanford while UCLA pitcher Don Nichols fanned six in a four hit game.

USC UCLA Santa Clara Stanford Trojans Bruins Indians Santa Clare Ralph Pausig Walt Payne Vic Lapiner Tribe Don Nichols Bill Heil Bud Ato Dames Mod Garten

Bears Sign Oriskey From Chattanooga University

The Chicago Bears announced the signing of rookie guard Richard Oriskey from Chattanooga University for the 1959 season.

Bears Ink Oriskey Chicago WE The Chicago Bears Today Richard Oriskey Chattanooga University

Prep Results Show Mixed Scores Across Teams

Readable fragments show several teams posting varied results in prep events. Notable scores include Gantyrall eu faite ere Tema 6 and Rancho 7 with several other line items mentioning Charlataah and Excalator zero.

Paskl Gantyrall Paandeca Learun Gabriel Nates Charataah Bat Agate Bullerion Lynwood Amerita Maraloe Keppel & Baldwin Monica Gathea

Giant Tackle Ray Krouse Re-signs With Giants

New York Giants announce 260 pound tackle Ray Krouse signed for his fifth season, boosting the team's already signed player total. Details are brief and focus on the roster move amid ongoing pro football activity.

New York Ray Krouse New York Football Giants Gay

Wrestling Results at PASAMENA ARENA

Tom Ries and June Kumberts defeated Pat Fraley and Natantes Bignehard in a det. win while Sereda and Taracy drew with Peace Martine in the event at PASAMENA ARENA.

Pasamena Arena Tom Ries June Kumberts Pat Fraley Natantes Bignehard Det Win Sereda I Taracy Peace Martine

College Results BASEBALT Roundup of Metro and City Conference Scores

Metropolitan and regional college results summarize baseball and track scores across multiple conferences. Notable mentions include UCLA and USC in baseball and East LA, Santa Monica, and Ventura in track events with varying outcomes and point tallies.

Love Beach Valley Santa Montes San Diego Riverside Chaffey Western States LACE Pasadena Citrus Genaneide UCLA Santa Clara Usc Stanfore State Catach Fresno Slave Oregon San Jose State Santa Santa Somjea LCC East la Santa Monics East Steiss Bakersfield Harbor Vary Giege el Caroina Sante Ana Orange Coast Fujietton An Inversco Western Contarante Glendale Ventura New-Lewene Dice State L. B. State Peuperdine ELA Rosa Mt. San Antonio Ae Breck Compton Whites Hedlands Chapman Pava- Camp Pendlexon LACC Girus Davere Sanin Rar Me Ye Swimming

Rodriguez in 2-Hitter as Saints Blank Cathedral

Southpaw Fdéie Rodriguez allowed only two hits as St. Anthony's baseball team routed Cathedral 4-0 on the Phantom diamond Friday. Utility outfielder Pat Corbitt doubled with Sevit on base to drive in two seventh inning runs, while Emmatt Ryan earlier singled to spark a Cathedral threat that was quashed by two quick outs.

Recreation Park and Palm Springs golf results highlit

George Weke leads 21-handicap play at Palm Springs with 77 net while Ruth Miller wins Recreation Park Women's Club tournament with 225 net on 54 holes. Other notable scores include Mrs. Joe Kesler 71 and Frank Morey Jr with 75. Standings show Recreation Park Women ahead of Alondia Park and Lakewood in divisions.

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USC Frosh Rally Narrow Victory Over Compton in Dual

The USC frosh edged Compton 61 60 in a thriller at Compton. Ralph Butler led sprinting with a 21.5 second 220 yard dash and a 10.5 second 111 yard race. C R Roberts from Oceanside set a top mark in the broad jump at 24 414 feet, two feet beyond his prior best.

USC Troan Compton Ralph Butler Algo Scs C. R. Roberts Oceanside

Golden Gate Results Racing Card Summary

Race results show Honey Did and Redwater among others with several payouts. Daily Double paid 4083.70 and multiple horses listed with times and odds amid a dense, error-filled report.

Honey Blawelli Ceaonusny Bite Brita Bibdes Bass Geen Chap Manasat Fiage Redwater York Princess Ay Ang Fhiko Sturlonks Big Silde Farimghhl Auayle Gerdiner Es riCross Hanpaen

Norse Netmen rout East Los Angeles 9 0 in tennis rout

Norse Netmen sweep East Los Angeles JC 9 0 without dropping a set. The Vikes improve to 9 wins in 10 matches led by standout performances from key players, with strong serving and decisive victories in each line.

Norse Los Angeles

49er Golfers Roll to 50 4 Victory Over Occidental

Fred Whitmore carded a 75 to pace Long Beach State as the team defeated Occidental College 50 to 4 at Virginia Country Club Friday. Whitmore and teammate Bob Robinson each won 4 2 in their matches while Keith Flanders Pick Hillman Andy Vander Dus Isen and Fred Markle also posted wins.

Oxy Fred Whitmore Long Beach State College Occidental College Virginia Country Club Witmore Bobs Robinson Keith Flanders Pick Hillman Andy Vander Dus Isen Fred Markle

Brave Skaters Beat Red Devils in Roller Derby Opener

The Los Angeles Braves defeated the Bronlyn Red Devils 38 to 30 in the opening game of a roller derby series at Olympic Auditorium. Braves coach Billy Bogash drew attention to a $750 speed skating prize.

Brave Bronlyn Red Devils Los Angeles Braves Olympic Auditorium Billy Bogash

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