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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1956

Page

11

Bakersfield Track Meet Sparks Fast Classic Times

Jim Lea notes Ed wards Air Force base runner and Fresno State star Mike Agostini posted near 9.4 in the 100 and 20.1 in the 220 at Bakersfield, while debate swirls over track length, times, and potential AAU record bids. Payton Jordan and UCLA talent loom as figures shaping this season with athletes like Seaman, Warmerdam, and Golliday drawing attention for mile, shot put, and long jump prospects.

Jim Lea Edwards Air Force Base Bakersfield Mike Agostini Trinidad Fresno State Mike Tiune McPatton Burg Dike Galliday Morrow Beal U. S J. W. Mashburn Lou James Jenkins Larrabee Pils Bobby Seaman Stax ‘Urnex Will Parry O'Brien Jack Davis Mal Whitfield Art Gollidey Ernie Shelton Charles Dunnas Wil Gornelius Warmertam al. Bes Payton Jordan Oxy Slacfore Seaman UCLA Zruex den Brace Villanova Bob Gutowski Payton Warmerdam Little Max Truex San Diego Navy LAAC San Diego State L. A. State Rafer Johnson Mal Diablos SC Striders Don Vick Des Koch Dean Seruzes Michigan Santa Barbara Ad Brage Dean Smith Roger Moens Belgium Gunnar Nielsen Denmark Parry O'Brien Jess Mortensen Ernie Sliclon de Rims Y Drake Bruins

Spring Training Items From Four MLB Campes

Lou Berberet tracked by White Sox as they consider Berberet or Courtney for left handed catching. Senators seek pitching help to pair with Rivera. Tigers offer for Goodman with Red Sox amidst brisk trade talk. Bruton notes Hank Aaron behind him in lineup. Grob discusses Dodger pitching guidance from Bavasi.

Tampa Pla Chicano White Sox Jim Rivera Les Moss Washington Lou Berberet Clint Courtney Senators Rivera Detroit Tigers Boston Red Sox Billy Goodman Spike Briges Detroit Ned Garver Fred Hatfield Goodman Billy Bruton Alue Hank Aaron Connie Grob Mobile Brooklyn Jetter E. J Buzzié) Bavasi Dodgers Lister Dresden Dodger

Russell Stars in West All-Stars Victory at Shrine Classic

Russell led the West All-Stars with early scoring burst and 12 points, aiding a 74-62 win over the East in the Shrine All-Star game. All-American Floyd Lytle’s squad featured teammate IX C. Jones, while Don Boldchuk of Houston added 10 straight points to seal the victory.

Kansas City Mon Bill Russall San Francisco Nord Russell Baihy Melbourine Zeon Swith IX. C. Jones Floyd Ltaht Jones Peard Don Boldchuck Houston Tom Heinsotin Holy Cross Bot Burrow Kentucky West Vike Hirst Bauer Batanshia Aise Atpekie Denne Tors West

Redlegs may leave slugger Kluszewski behind in spring plan

Cincinnati manager Birdie Tebbetts voiced irritation at Ted Kluszewski's slow return from a pulled hip muscle during early spring training. Kluszewski may be left in Tampa or Douglas, Georgia, as the team heads north next week. Tebbetts stressed Kluszewski must push through soreness to be ready for opening day, with Frank Robinson expected to fill in if needed.

Joe Betchler Fort Myers Birdie Tebbetts Cincinnati Redlegs Ted Xiuszewic Klu Tebbetts Tampa Douglas Febbetts Southland Nee Frank Robinson Nashville Kluszewski Ted Pirates Fouszewski George Bennett Janus Hopkins Hospital Florica Kel Bennett Birdie

Millikan hires nine coaches as Rams set to open fall schedule

Millikan High School reveals its athletic staff led by William Patterson as athletic director and Gordon Dooley. New coaches include Buckner Harevig Franke Kanarek Johnny Glover Lester Harris and six others from local schools. Rams will join a league with Poly Wilson and Jordan and play a fall schedule featuring Mule Low Game Poly Wilson Jordan Garden Grove North Torrance and Hact.

Sis Paterson Millikan Rams Tlals Robert A. Millikan Ype Rams Poly Wilson Jordan Garden Grove North Torrance Hact Harry J. Moore William Patterson Gordon Dooley Buckner Bucky Long Beach Dooley Poly Bees Bunnie Bees Springfield Kanarek University of Wisconsin Les Harris Hunt Glover Montgomery Mary

Brooklyn Skaters Triumph Over Los Angeles Staves

Brooklyn skaters beat the Los Angeles Staves 30 to 24 in roller derby at Olympic Auditorium Monday night. Action resumes Friday night with the series continuing.

Brooklyn Los Angeles Olympic Auditorium

Art-Knox 6-5 Pick In Hollywood Lacion Card

Howard Lyon named new Poly High basketball mentor as Delbert Walker steps aside. Poly hires William Mulligan and Don Wayne Skil as coaches. Avalon and Bee squads praised for prep playoff runs. Controversy swirls over a promised KO and recent bout rumors involving Gio vanelli and Harvey Knox.

Art Avago Brooklyn Danny Giovanelli Hollywood Golden Boy Harvey Knox Doddlock Howard Lyon Snouah Ninee Delbert Walker Poly High Iave Qufter Mighty Lyon Avalon High Bonkars J Poly Walker Neil Philps William Mulligan Don Brooklyn Brawler Fine Teachers College Ial Far East Jimmy Martine Chris Chri Mulligan Red Skeill Jsenot Poly Hemera Phelariste Panny Montgomery Vince Martinez Stirs Leama Lorie Skil Aragon Cal Montgomery Gentlmore Gordon Dootey Cymnas- RW IA Art Danny Flan Millikan High Ramon Tiscareno Giovanell

Orioles Option Five Players to Vancouver Club

The Baltimore Orioles optioned five players to Vancouver of the Pacific Coast League, trimming the roster to 31. The group included righty Mel Hold, infielder Don Lesper, outfielders Jim Pisoni Chuck Derbel and Angela Dagres, with Dagres having appeared in eight games for Baltimore last summer after Rhode Island State graduation. The Hollywood Stars announced Arthur Murray will join them after training with Pittsburgh, Murray posting a 3-2 record with New Orleans and a 4-5 mark with Williamsport.

Batimore Orioles Vancouver Mel Hold San Antonio Don Lesper Orioles Jim Pisoni Hwo Chuck Derbel Angela Dagres Baltitimore Ast Graduat Ling Rhode Island State The Hollywood Stars Ieithandec Arthur Murray Pittsburgh Murray New Orleans Williamsport

Extra-Long Drives by Pirates Show Spring Power

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Dale Long, coming off a 291 season with the club, hit a 400-foot double a 415-foot triple and a 385-foot homer to pace a 16 9 spring victory over the Milwaukee Braves.

Ft, Myers Pittsburgh Pirates Dale Long Long Pirates Pittsburgh Milwaukee Braves

Perplexing Traffic Stop Ends With Fine In Peru

Mary F. Ruttman of Garden City Michigan claimed to be mother to a 10 mile racer as police stopped her at Peru city limits after an eight mile chase. She was fined ten dollars and seventy five cents for driving 40 miles per hour in a pirate police chase scenario.

Peru Ind Mary F. Rittman Gardenils Troy Rottman Tubtman

Aragon Faces Giovanelli in Arena Matchup Amid Calendar

In the sports calendar, Aragon meets Giovanelli at Gate Arena with scheduling notes showing Wednesday activity. The card lists competitors including Weestling Seth Gate Arena and Holywood, with Raning-Sania Anita connected to the event.

Tontgut Seth Gate Arena Oxime Holywood Aragon Giovanelli Marnesa Raning Sania Anita

Contempt Action Looms Over McCoy in Boxing Probe

Testimony links Los Angeles matchmaker Babe McCoy to alleged fixed fights and fight purse robbing schemes. Special counsel James Cox seeks contempt for failing to produce personal financial records before a state committee investigating boxing. Boxer Watson Jones testified about orders to take dives in several bouts and named McCoy and associates in perjury and bribery accusations amid ongoing hearings.

Los Angeles Babe McCoy James Cox McCoy Jones Pat Roe Cafferty Topeka Koe Kahut Portland iOre Art Harry lAtayhews Tacoma Aileen Lebel Ee McCoy Wah Itte Fitzy Fitepatrick Sparky Rucolph Carepol Zora Forley Phoenix Wal

Attendance Upsets Chicago Orioles Brass in Spring Training

Hal Wood reports spring games in Los Angeles draw 6,000 to 13,000 fans, but Cubs and Orioles see weak turnout in Florida. Cubs traveling secretary Bob Lewis notes 6,371 at Cubs-Baltimore game, doubts Florida crowds will grow. Los Angeles crowds reach 26,070 for weekend exhibitions, with Indians and Giants drawing 22,000 elsewhere. The piece argues Florida parks lack capacity and fans’ interest to sustain profitable exhibition schedules.

Hal Wood San Francisco Los Angeles West Florida Bob Lewis Chicago Cubs Baltimore Cubs Snoeles New York Giants Cleveland Indians Wrigley Field Indians San Francisco Seals Seals Stagia and Crew Orioles Cams West Coast

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