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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1954

Page

6

In This Corner Picks Texas Showdown in 1960 Relays

The article previews a track meet at Dallas’s Fair Park Stadium featuring USC Trojans and Texas Longhorns with SMU and Texas A&M also set to compete. It notes predicted outcomes, key sprinters and field event strengths, and mentions broader sports pages including baseball and golf gossip.

Vike Injury Mars Win

The Viklegs rallied for a 124 point win in a conference contest at Long Beach City College. Shartstop Jomry Mitchell left with a pitch injury as the team faced a tough 2 point loss to another state rival. the Vikings sit near the top of the standings with hopes for the upcoming season.

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Sports Roundup From National Leagues And Regional Scores

A dense summary of baseball hockey and basketball standings and game results across American and National leagues. Team matchups include Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Chicago and others with crested scores and regional notes in a compact late season format.

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Southwest track circus sets up Texas showdown at Dallas

Southern California's NCAA champions bring depth across events facing Texas, Texas A&M, and SMU in Dallas at the Bulwark Stadium three hole show. Expect top sprint and relay competition with state rivals, led by Jim Lea in the 440 and a strong field in jumps and throws, as USC presses for a wide margin in the longer races. The mile duel between Russ Bonham of Whittier and Oxy’s Jim Terrill headlines the Southern California meet.

Cray Winaus Vea Smill Jinny Thomas Alvin Friedra Peery Prowltt Scs Joe Uvattio Troward Bugbee Smirth SC ‘Trojans Texas Longhorns Texas Aggies Southern Methodist Jess Vopalong Cassidy Paul Rich AL Kaline Kaline Richards Chisox Minnie Minds Jimmy Dykes Baltimore Orioles Ucla Bul-Ik Texas Kansas Dean Smith iCharles Thomas Alvin Smeiden SMU Aggies CSC Jim Lea Lea Nas Niet Walt Leva Des’ Koch Qectdonial Russ Bonham Whittier Oxy Jim Terriff Bonham Tervill Whit

Rosi Heavy Cut Ends Lightweight Bout at St Nicholas Arena

Paolo Rosi suffered a severe forehead cut in a Friday lightweight bout at St Nicholas Arena after a clash with Orlando Zueleta. Referee Albert Berlud ruled it a technical knockout in the eighth, with the Italian boxer retiring as blood streamed down his face. His camp cited thin blood as the reason no stitches were needed.

New York Paolo Rosi Orlando Zueleta St. Nicholas Arena Albert Berl Eving Ross

Island Grand Prix Draws World Motorcycle Racers

Cyclists gather on Catalina Island for the fourth annual Grand Prix of the Pacific. A Long Beach Hilltorpers team lists 16 riders led by Charles Cripps and Norman Lee. A total of 205 entries are accepted for the main 10 mile race.

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Ex Alamitos Star Al Roges Shot in Los Angeles Bar

Ex Alamitos basketball standout Al Roges 23, a Baltimore Bullets player, was wounded in the left arm and shoulder after an off duty Glendale police lieutenant fired a shot in a Los Angeles bar. Roges, a former LACC and LIU athlete, faces an uncertain pro career as a district attorney probes the incident.

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Mays Heroics Spark Giants Over Cubs in Eighth Inning

New York wins 4-2 as Willie Mays belts a decisive homer in the 14th. Sal Maglie goes the distance for the Giants, while Bob Rush allows three hits in 12 innings for Chicago before Warren Hacker finishes. Brooklyn tops Cincinnati 6-3 with Pee Wee Reese and Duke Snider homers. Philadelphia beats Milwaukee 3-2 behind Murry Dickson.

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Slumping Seraphs Collared Again 3-0

Oakland pitchers held the Slumping Seraphs to no runs as Don Sverrarese, a stylish southpaw, threw a complete game for a 3-0 Oakland win at Wricley Field before 2,345 fans. Chapman homered for the Oaks, while Cicotte contributed a strong pitching effort for Sacramento in another win.

Associated Los Angeles Baseball Club Don Sverrarese Oaklland Wricley Field Rea Ferrari Jan Rodic Shramenig Errarese Oakland Eei Scheaz Ioara Stockton California Steels Frau Zenena Seattle Be—Cieotte Kishore Okeke Gene Hermanski Sambottome Gilera Chapman Oaks Eataeisah al Cicotte Sacramento Cicotte Eddie Cicotte Chicago White Sox Rainiers Joe Seals San Diego Portland Angelen Caneee Japan Asda Ok Bisons Vanes Neal Chapmidt Richantn Slimeté A Prowray Ermskist Monelear

Reds Sign Dizzy Il Teal From Anderson Ind

Cincinnati Redleg farm system signs Dizzy Dean Higgenbottom, six year old southpaw from Anderson Indiana to a contact with the Cless D Fitzger ald, Ga club. Farm director Bill McKechnie says the youth's real name is not yet confirmed.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Redleg Dizzy Dean Higgenbottom Anderson Ind Cless D Fitzgerald Bill McKechnie Irs Avera Earl

A's Rookie Bags No 3 for Strong Start in AL aims

A's rookie Bob Trice delivers a one hit eight inning shutout and improves to 2-1 as Oakland climbs to third place. Chicago White Sox surge past Boston 9 4 with a dramatic late inning blast while Detroit outlasts Washington in twelve.

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Cards Farm lEx-Padre Bilke Sent To Cubs In Big Clearout

In St Louis, Steve Bilke, a regular first baseman, was sold to the Chicago Cubs while Memo Luna was sent to the Cardinals Rochester farm club. Tom Alston received a vote of confidence, remaining the Cardinals sole first baseman as Eddie Stanky stated Alston’s fielding is strong though he hits around .200.

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Unclear Tennis Results From Bakersfield and Pasadena Meet

Fragmented match results show players such as Singien Course, Sisneros, Kay, Blem, and Rexroth with scattered scores across teams like Bakersfield and Pasadena. Multiple names appear garbled, but indicates a conference context and various match outcomes including 6-1, 6-4, and 8-0 style scores amid inconsistent OCR.

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Veeck Promises Orderly Plan for LA Major League Entry

Bill Veeck announced in Los Angeles that within three weeks he would disclose a plan to bring Los Angeles into the major leagues in an orderly way. The plan, he said, includes renovating Wrigley Field with city and county funds and tax concessions. He offered no prediction on when his proposals might secure a major franchise.

Bill Veeck Los Angeles Veeck Wrigley Field

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