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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1956

Page

8

Unraced Colt Could Win Kentucky Derby

Sean Pete Logan of Oregon plans a Derby bid with Omaha Fox, a chestnut colt he raised on a farm. The horse, nominated for the Derby and other classics, arrived at Keeneland after a five‑day trailer trip from Arizona. Logan insists he will win, noting Omaha Fox will run Blue Grass Stakes first then target Louisville.

Lexington Sean Pete Logan Pacific Northwest Omaha Keeneland Omaha Fox Oregon Arizona Joe Connally Deadly Serious Louisville Caliente Kentucky Medford Ore Logan Omana Fox Turf Paradise Connally

Young Coughtry eyed for Red Sox second base rise

In a 1930s scouting flavor piece, James Marian Coughtry of Long Beach City College, a speedy second baseman, is praised by Red Sox farm director John Murphy as a future star likely to reach the Pacific Coast League and eventually play for Boston. The column also notes Gale Dennis’s leg injury and mentions UCLA footballer Ronnie Knox turning to acting, with broader talk on amateur travel pay and center field strength in the American League.

James Marian Coughity Long Beach City Boston Red Sox Emery Red Sox OT Young Coughtry Johnny Murphy Bosox James Marian Coughtry Lleut Albany Coughtry Southern California Gale Dennis Corning N. C Keystom Dennis Florida Doe Hicks SECO Tov Lies Harvey Knox Ronnie UCLA Harvey Asurvey Art Aragon Art al Lopez Cleveland Busby Doby Manila Piersall Tuttle Eyeles Baeks Leslie O'Connor O'Connor

Ring Probers Set to Resume In San Francisco

A hearing in Los Angeles ended a daylong session into California boxing promoter activities. Cal Eaton’s wife protested as Babe McCoy faced questions about alleged income and business ties. McCoy denied most charges while Cox pressed for revocation of his license amid claims of underworld links. A daylight $27,000 robbery at the Olympic Auditorium dominated the final day of the inquiry.

Cal Eaton Oympic Pro Iwho California Gom S. Tors Los Angeles Eaton Cox Francisco Michael le Bell Aileen Laton Olympic George Moore Tommy Campbell Art Aragon Moore McCoy Campbel Georgie Hansford Watson Jones Eddie Stanley Seattle Baltimore Newark Chicago Minneapolis Las Vegas Tucson Tacoma

Cards Buy Sauer to Combat Lefties

In St Petersburg Florida the Cardinals acquired outfielder Sauer from the Cubs for Pete Whisenant plus an unannounced sum. Sauer, a right handed hitter, is expected to strengthen the bench and improve the lineup against left handed pitching alongside Musial Virdon and Williams. Lane called it a move to boost hitting depth and defend the outfield against lefties while not being earth shattering.

St, Petersburg Fla Frank Lane Fresaid Hanly Sauer Louis Cardinals Lane Rip Reyear Stan Musial Sauer Sauer Bill Vird Saucer Cardinals Pete Whisenant Leash Sauer Wit Cubs Horners Ory Golf Cubs Sauer Walker Cooper Dart

Celebrities Seek Golf Coaching With Galvano in New York

New York golf pro Phil Galvano charges 200 per lesson at his upstairs studio west of S2nd Street. He teaches stars like Bob Hope Julius LaRosa Robert Merrill Danny Kaye Fran Warren Wendie Barrie Bert Lahr and others. Galvano says he can turn a 100 shooter into an artist and avoids tour competition to keep a relaxed teaching focus.

New York Phil Galvano Ben Hogan Galvano Swaethy Lloyd Mangrum S2nd St Hollywood Bal March Galvane Tal Dover Julius LaRosa Arthur Godfrey Phil Bob Hope Bob Metropolitan Opera Robert Merrill Hanaria Danny Kaye Fran Warren Wendie Barrie Bert Lahr

AAU Reinstates Floyd for East All Star Team

New York hosted the 10th annual Fresh Five all star game at Madison Square Garden with the East led by Floyd back on the roster after AAU reinstatement. Westerners under Bill Russell kept heavy pace as players from Holy Cross Duquesne De Paul Michigan State remained banned. Floyd persuaded the AAU to lift the ban claiming no pro intent, shaping an East squad featuring Lear Burrow Uhl Paxson Rolles McCarthy Molodet.

New York Darrell Bill Russell Floyd AAU Saateur BYD Hal Lear Temple Rod Burrow Kentucky Bill Uhl Jim Paxson Dayton Chuck Rolles Cornell Johnny McCarthy Canisius Vic Molodet North Carolina State

Colorful Sec Ace to Open Mound for Benefit Game

Manager Bob Scheffing announced that colorful Chet Johnson of Sacramento will open on the mound for the PCL All-Stars as they oppose the Hollywood Stars in the 16th annual Kiwanis Crippled Children's baseball game at Gilmore Field. Hollywood manager Clay Hopper named Ben Wade and Don Danglers to share pitching duties for the benefit game, first home Twinks showing this season and Hopper’s first at Gilmore Field. George Metkovien of Vancouver moves into center field in place of Lloyd Merriman, with action to come later.

Bob Scheffing Chet Johnson Sacramento Hollywood Stars Kiwanis Crippled Children Gilmore Field Hollywood Clay Hopper Ben Wade Don Danglers Hopper George Metkovien Vancouver Lioyd Merriman Stanford

Big Bear Garcia helps Scare in Tribe spring camp

Mike Garcia nicknamed the Big Bear works with Herb Scare at the Cleveland Indians spring training in Tucson. Both are part of the so called best pitching staff in baseball as they fan ground toppen up his joints during drills and practice sessions.

Mike Garcia Big Bear Cleveland Indians Herb Scare Tribe Tucson Garcia Scare

Long Beach Diver Retains Synchronized Solo Title

Joanne Roger Maury of Long Beach won the National AAU synchronized solo championship in Tooele Utah, defending her title against Linda Ridings of Fort Lauderdale Florida. Maury impressed with a "festival of spring" display and strong free figures, while Ridings led in required figures but trailed overall.

Joanne Roger Maury Long Beach Tooele Utah Long Beach State College Linda Ridings Fort Lauderdale Pla Miss Ridings Mrs. Maury

Hamia Guns Suds Rematch Bid After Upset Win

New York report says Chetil Ha sala of France plans to fight any featherweight for a shot at Saddler's world title after beating Carmelo Costa in Brooklyn. Ha sala staggered Costa in rounds two eight, voiced disappointment at not securing a knockout. Referee Al Serle and Judge Joe EppY split rounds. Also notes Los Angeles Angels vs Seattle Rainiers in an exhibition at Recreation Park with Vern Stephens in lineup and Steve Bilko key slugger for the Angels.

New York Chetil Hasala France Carmelo Costa Brooklyn Met Saddler Hamla Costa Charles Humee Joe Eppy Refeferee al Serle Hamnia Costa Farid United Press A. P Jack Gordon Hamia Homer Tiger Jones Elf Los Angeles Angels Seattle Recreation Park Long Beach Vern Stephens

Unclear Sports Schedule With Erratic Place Names

The calendar lists races and matches with scattered, unreadable venue names and times. It mentions Horse Racing at Callente and Tennivee Recreation Park, a Gham Bante final, and other events in Redondo Beach and Lexewood Courts, but many words are garbled and uncertain.

Lympic Auditoriura Wrestine Vailey Garden Bastards Oponab Callente Hasedall—sen Tennivee Recreation Park Gham Bante Lexewood Courts Redondo Beach Voony Verdy—Gardexz Bue Peehy’s

Radio-TV Sports Schedule Promises Race Coverage

Radio and TV listings show a race segment at 8 30 pm with notable participants and broad audience. The brief notes 100 people expected to tune in, signaling the event’s prominence in local sports broadcasting.

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Coast League Roundup Highlights Opening Callups and Pitching

Coast League notes detail Perkowski’s potential opening day role with the Angels as veteran lefty Herxy trails behind Bill Glynn and Leo Righetti while manager Bob Schefte directs. Key mentions include Curt Raydon and Fred Green on the mound, San Bernardino settings, and Seattle’s pursuit of the title with intra-squad games and line scores amid a busy West Coast schedule.

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