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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1955

Page

13

Twinks Seek Pirates Help To Become Flag Contender

The new look Hollywood Stars under Bobby Bragan mix young talent with veterans hoping for help from the Pirates. Key holdovers include Red Munger George O Donnell Monty Basgall and Carlos Bernier with many others shuffled in the farm system. Bragan notes pitching catching and infield strength need bolstering while emphasizing a contender role if reinforced. Bruce Yeatman a longtime bowler ties into the article with his varied career.

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Jordan Wilson Vie in League Opener

Harness handicap notes list several horses with odds and positions for the upcoming league opener. Primrose, Hal Bules, Hawkins Hoss, Leona Spencer and Fiora Merit are among the horses highlighted with suggested bets and placement expectations by Ernie Mason.

Primrose Hal Bules Hawkins Hoss Farlay Leona Spencer Donna Tass Fiora Merit Clocken Primrose Insighth

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Coast League baseball opens with Jordan and Wilson aiming for the title as they clash at Bruins home in a 3 p.m. game with Seyfried vs Lacey anchoring pitching. Jordan leads hitters including Magee and Hopkins drives power as Lynwood hosts Poly while Saint Anthony’s seeks a win in Catholic League action.

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Tartars Face Two Service Nine Series This Week

Compton College plans a busy week with its baseball team touring Arizona and Nevada to face Luke Air Force Base and Nellis Air Force Base in four games. Meanwhile the dual meet features include a skim meet with Fullerton and a track clash at Camp Pendleton Marines against the Los Angeles Athletic Club with events starting late Saturday night.

Compton Luke Air Force Base Glendale Ariz Nellis Air Force Base Las Vegas Fullerton Miyo Compion College Los Angeles Athletic Club Camp Pendleton Marines Ramsays Stadium

Crabtree Tops Prep Scorer With CIF Record

Fred Crabtree of Covina High set the CIF basketball scoring mark with 789 points in 31 games to surpass the previous 736 while Bevo Francis held the former national scholastic record at 776. Bill Bond from ex St Anthony ranked third in the Southland with 12? points in 33 games, earning the player award in 1953.

Helms Athletic Foundation Fred Crabtree Covina Crabtree Jton Bane Alhambra High Southland Bill Bond St. Anthony High Bevo Francis

Trabert Tops Seixas In Sag Neighbor Tennis Title

Tony Trabert, playing a fast smashing game, beat Vic Seixas in straight sets to win the Sag Neighbor tennis tournament in Miami Beach. He led four games to none on Seixas and secured the upset with 6 4 5 5 6 2 scores, reflecting his strong form.

Miami Beach Fla Oti Tony Trader Vic Seixas Seixas

O Hara Gaucho Five Accuracy Champions

New York Santa Barbara College led small college basketball in field goal and free throw accuracy per an NCAA service bureau roundup. Gauchos star Jim O Hara posted 65.4 percent field goals, top among small colleges, surpassing Augustana, Li. Mississippi College set a team free throw record at 76.3 percent.

New York Santa Barbara College Ncaa Service Bureau Gauchos Jim O'Hara Paul Lauritzen Augustana Mississippi College

Hudmans Stable Debuts At Los Alamitos Meet

John Hudman Jr a Artesia youth earns notice as Red McDaniel of the quarter horse set prepares to saddle at Los Alamitos Race Course for a 22 day meet starting soon. His Derby hopeful In Miss Adelita a Oklahoma bred three year old owned by Oscar eiere Os of Wagoner Okla aims for the 20000 Derby. Hudman known for meal ticket runners leads a nine strong trainer group at the track alongside Kelley Frey and others in the top yard from 1954.

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Aztecas Rally To Win City Winter Baseball Title 8-7

The Aztecas staged a dramatic rally Sunday to capture the Long Beach Winter League semipro championship, beating the Eagles 8-7 after trailing 5-0 through five innings. Key players and teams from Ocean View, Shipyard, and local affiliates contributed to a brisk, tense finale.

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Lewis ousted from Public Links at Alondra Park

Long Beach City College student Rob Lewis, playing at Recreation Park, was eliminated in the second round of the Public Links championship at Alondra Park. He lost 1 apiece to Tony Tinkham, holder of the Lakewood Country Club Men’s Club title. Tinkham and seven other Sunday winners advance to the third round at Meadowlark Country Club. Only Recreation Park winner was Dick Clover who beat Castro of Montebello.

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