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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1954

Page

12

Boxing and racing headlines from Wilmington show on April

Boxing returns to Wilmington on Friday night April 2 with main eventers Warcouser and Ponce in a program by Earl Bowie. Southland boxing figures note past promoters failed financially, fans stayed away, and talk of improvement is rising with Las Pedro, Devyy Steins, and Gavilan among mentioned fighters. Los Alamitos Race Course hosts 22 day quarter horse meet from April 9 to May 3 under Frank Vessels & Co with top sprinters expected to draw public interest.

Wilmington Rowl Vig RI Ponce Las Pedro Devyy Steins Warcouser Earl Bowie Southland Port Tinevot Kenny Bowwys Hve Hutkie Lenoarl Wilpuit Amway Willington Howl Santa Anita Southland Raging Los Alamitos Frank Vessels & Co Wessels Yace Lime Met

Stars Seek Pitching Aid Before Season Start

The Hollywood Stars, defending Pacific Coast League champions, expect pitching help from the Pittsburgh Pirates this week. Two pitchers are due, with possibly two more later, after a 10-2 win over San Voglen. Exhibition games against Camp Pendleton at Oceanside and other clubs are planned as managers pursue new arms.

Asco Hollywood Stars Bob Cobb Pittsburgh Pirates the Stars San Volegn Greviny Agaist Camp Poidhetan Oceanside

Kid Ga vila to retire after three more fights

CHICAGO WP manager Angel Lopez said Kid Ga vila will retire from boxing after three more bouts. If he captures the middleweight title from Babe Olson Friday, Olson would get a rematch before Ga vila defends at 160 pounds. Lopez warned that a loss could end the Kid’s career sooner.

Chicago Angel Lopez Kid Gavila Babe Olson Olson Casatan Loeew Tlecsitan Tras Shnie Hensolaneltas

Phillies Trade Sparks Optimism Amid Confusing Notes

The Phillies reportedly acquire Toby Morgan from Brooklyn for basemen Young and others, signaling a potential NL trend. Rumors mention Ray Murray to the Orioles and several players moved to Outai, with Barny Manor and Kate Carnenter named in a muddled recap.

Claw Arvcator Philsdelphin Phillies Islay Byriekes Toby Morgan Brooklyn Borgers Young BBC Thom Gowrie Balmore Oricles Atelier Barny Manor Kate Carnenter St. Louis Cardinals Salty Terie Chicana Cubs Rew Smalley New York Linats Sols Linfinael New York Yankees Tasehi Amos Otis Merperatre Phillies Brooklyn Nempodt Iearng Haan

Toski Suges Golf Victors In Bold Championship Finish

Reported at Spartanbute Betsy Rawly tournament, Toski and Suggs defeated Louise Suggs with a sudden death birdie on a par 3. Final 18 details show tight scoring and notable finishes by Martens Praia Manutini and Sou lkway.

Wilatings Louise Suggs Milene Bauer Betsy Rawly Spartanbute CL Martens George Praia Jove Manutini Mike Soulkway

Bay Meadows land sale eyed as Rosen touts mark

Tulsa Ohio and U LA Cove land sales loom as Rosen brags a .309 mark amid a wavering track season. Bay Merkday voices interest in selling, with Ryne noting buyers prioritize land over the track. The deal could fetch around 3.0 million dollars.

Tulsa Ohio U LA Coveland AL Rosen Mane Hut Ager Sai Eastern Industrial American League Xoan Ingness 'A Ryne Kyne

Worrying fragment hints at spring dust issue

A fragmentary OCR note mentions spring dust and Rudy Nogalado with a cryptic reference to a 1am moment. Names and details are incomplete, leaving uncertainty about event, location, or context.

Rudy Nogalado

Gallifornia Horses Behind Derby Favorite in Odds Move

California horses shift behind the Derby favorite as Por dornoust iche Agua Casente Tutare leads. Correlation moved to 70 to 1 after Tuyato was scratched. Double Speed and Taermine Santa Anna Derby winner Ball gain slight spots while Tamely Tip drops. Odds cuts also hit Fisherman Bes Yorr's Big Creg Hasly Road High Gun Palm Tree and Black Metal.

Agus Caltenney California Hers Hive Pordornoust Iche Agua Casente Kenitheky Flo L Florida Laurel Ane Taermine Ball Iavered Farm Tamely Tip Orchar Fisherman Bes Yorr's Big Creg Hasly Road High Gun Palm Tree Black Metal

Regalodo the rookie sparks Tribe but holds back Lopez

Ex-Trojan Rudy Regaldo shines in spring training with nine homers and .848 average through 32 at bats, while Al Lopez ponders batting order and defense. Indians lose 10-4 to the Giants as Regaldo and rivals clash for lineup spots. Vic Raschi helps Cardinals win. Orioles clinch, Don Leonhardt belts three homers. Howard Olson and Torgeson pace Phillies and Athletics wins amid other exhibition results.

Aseaglate Press Dilenmas AL Lopez Cleveland Indians Tribe New York Yankees Rudy Regalado USC Lopez al Rosen Tlopee Bobby Lopen Charlie Gehringer Indians New York Giants Rory Rudy Sinter Vic Raschi St. Louis Cardinal Eddie Stanks Raschi Leonhardt Ferris Fain Chicago White Sox Brooklyn Dodgers Sherman Loilat Johnny Ligon Bill Cox Sandy Amoros Jackie Robinson Brooks Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Karl Olson Tick Donovan Lee Philadelphia Phillies Cincinnati Marl Torgeson Philadelphia Athletics Pittsburgh Alex Kellner Atlanta Milwaukee Braves Chatateaer Washington

Tough Little Monkey Johnny Temple Sparks Redlegs Bid

Sarasota report notes Birdie Tebbetts hiring as manager of the Cincinnati Redlegs and naming Johnny Temple as a hustling 175-pounder who played 63 games last season. Temple aims to play every game, brings a fighting reputation, and is expected to boost the club beyond sixth in the National League.

Sarasota Fla Birdie Tebbetts Cincinnati Redlegs Birdie Johnny Temple Redlegs Socom Dean Veneusela del Crandall Crandall Johnny Sill Tye Haven Ted Kinszowski Temple Telche Tle Aed Lexis Alose Arin Tebdbetis Prust Columbia 3. C Rogers Hornsby He Samme Phoenix Los Angeles Chuck Stevens Monty Basgall Ack Phillips Tiny Ted Beard Aingle Frank Kelleher Tom Saffel Lee Walls Frank Rice Denver Army Jefs Waco Bragan Long Bernier Vero Beach Brooklyn Radgers Duke Snider Junior Gilliam Jackie Robinson Peewee Reese Brooklyn Walter Smokey) Alston Don Zimmer Don Hoak Sandy Amoyos Minnts Tve Don Newcombe Ery Palica Alston

Boxing card features Gavilan Boha Olson crown match at Brooklyn arena

In YORE-1 era boxing, Gavilan and Carl Boha headline a strong program with Olson’s crown at stake. Other top bouts include Beslan vs. Lin and Bucceroni in a heavyweight tilt, while contenders from May to September set the stage for future title chances.

Wright Kid Gavilan Carl Boha Olson Tonichy Dake Esnot Art Miele Eschherveis Beslan Soeorne Vidays Vidays Dsor GRAN Pavey Hanewelunin Lin Metin Few Venyinns Bucceroni Jackson Brooklyn Parkwey Arena

L B Pilots Cup 2nds at Oakland Speedway

Dick Rathman from Daytona Beach won the National Stock Car Race at Oakland Speedway driving a Hudson with a borrowed gas tank, completing 850 laps in 12 hours 27 minutes despite a track accident. MarvinPaneh of Long Beach and John Soares of Oakland were second and third. two drivers injured.

Oakland Ucp Dick Rathman Daytona Beach Pla Oaklan Speedway Les Rathman Accider Marvin Paneh Lone Beach Ina Dodge John Soares Bill Wyman Portland Vie Dont San Jose Phoenix Ariz WPL Mareshall Teague Dasiona Beate Avon Teague Johnny Mantz Longs Beard Sam Blarks Gurhars Austen Texas Jim Kimberly Chicago Kimberly Carlos Braniff Mexico City

Solons Blast Brings Guffaws to Readers

A congressional flare over alleged preferential treatment for athletes in the draft era is aired by Rep Hess. He cites Billy Martin and Willie Mays in Army postings and questions transfers, duty assignments, and costs. The piece argues no equal treatment exists and mocks the news dispatch.

Giants Hess Martin Sxth Army Fort Ord San Francisco Presidio Arimy Ord Mays Fort Eustin Armed Forces Budget Committee Sgond Congress

Bragan Eyes Stars Tuneup for Pennant Run

Veterans and rookies mix as manager Bob Bragan aims for a repeat pennant with the Hollywood Stars. Long and Bernier could boost the lineup, while George Munger Mel Queen and Bowman headline a seasoned pitching staff. Escapade defends Lipton Trophy. Dodgers face aging questions as Alston eyes power and pitching balance.

Larry Dorton New Orleans Bragan Doton Eddie Malone George Munger Mel Queen Harry Fisher Bill MacDonald Roger Bowman Lloyd Huthe Bowman Pirates Daksninst Tie Dick Smith Phoenix Hollywood

St. Louis Kulls Reach U S Open Soccer Cup Final

The St. Louis Kulls defeated the Los Angeles Scots 1 0 to reach the U S Open Soccer Cup final. They will face the Eastern finalist between New York and Pittsburgh.

L. A Los Angeles Los Angeles Scots St. Louis Kulls St. Louis New York Pittsburgh

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