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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1953

Page

6

Brooks Fattening Up on 2nd Divisioners

N Y era recap as Brooklyn seeks fall dominance with second division teams. Dodgers win a 6-5 Friday night decision while riding a four-game streak, behind strong relievers and Peewee Reese’s blast. Pirates, Cardinals and White Sox also post wins. Yankees rally but fall short against Rogovin.

Associated Prean Shades Brooklyn Terrors Flatbush Dodgers Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Reds New York Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Sulls Philadelphia Phillies Peewee Reese Duleh Leonard Ebbets Field Leonard Turk Lown Russ Meyer Phillies Milwaukee Dodges Cincinnati St. Louis Cardinals New York Boston Red Sox Cleveland Bob Lemon Lemon Peateatt Penn Washington St. Louis Sonny Dixon Chicago White Sox Yanks Boston Sox Marv Grissom The Athletics Ned Garver Briggs Stadium Eddie

Angels in Sacramento face rough patch in road trip

Los Angeles Angels travel to Sacramento to face the Solons amid misfiring plans. Eddie Chandler and Joe Hatten dropped one run games while Tod Davis Bud Hardin Dick Smith Frank DiPrima and Elvin Tappe lead a strong batting and pitching display. The club relies on Meidsh Hatten Padget and Hamsdell with Usher Talbot and Baker keeping pace.

Los Angeles Sacramento Solons Angels Sacramento Park Oakland San Diego Padres Eddie Chandler Joe Hatten Sacs Angel Stan Hark Bill Kelly Tappe Smith DiPrima Tine Chandler Cal Meidsh Hatten Spec Padget Willie Hamsdell Bobby Usher Bob Talbot Gene Baker Max West Maxie

Celeri Faces Contempt Charge Over Support

Oakland California, UP reports Bob Celeri, noted football star, was served with a contempt of court summons in a case brought by Edythe O Banion for child support. Celeri, asked why, said he did not understand. He must appear May 5 in Superior Court to explain failure to pay $125 monthly support plus $450 medical expenses and $750 attorney fees.

Qakland Calif Bob Celeri Edythe O'Banion Celeri Superior Court Russell Studebaker Miss O'Banion Albany Cecil Mustachery Cerek

Minor League Scores Across Leagues June 6

California League results show Visalia and Ragesta’a in tight play. American Association reports Indianapolis and Kansas City tied 4 to 3, plus Columbus 3 over St Paul 2. Southern Association Birmingham slips to 1 while Nashville edges Atlanta in 10 innings. Western and Eastern leagues note postponed games and extra innings at Fort Worth and Montgomery battles.

California San Ranersfield UC Inainga Ragesta'a Venture Toratockion Senta Berpare Freana Gd Visalia American Association Indianapolia Kansas City ORB Paulaville Yotedo Birneapozia A Columbis Charleston St. Paul International League AI Dnitha Frousien Oklahoma City Ben Antonio Tulsa Fort Worth Beaumont

Fame Flies 51 Derby Winner Beaten in Jamaica Race

Count Turf, Kentucky Derby winner two years earlier, finished behind in a $5000 Jamaica race on a Friday. The sprinter, son of Count Figet, has endured injuries since his Derby glory and has won only once since 1951.

New York Count Turf Jamaica Count Figet

Hogan Edgy Eight Back At Pan American Open

Ben Hogan trailed by four strokes at halftime as the Pan American Open reached its third round in Mexico City. The three time U S Open champion, known for steady putting, struggled with the greens while fans filmed his action. Hogan urged spectators to stop filming during his putting.

Mexico City Ben Hogan Jeaders Dave Douglas Art Wall Ben Augusta Hogan

Week End Sports TONIGAT and Local Events

Sports listing shows auto racing in Huntington Beach at Six gin and Culver City Stadium 130, track meets at Metropolitan JT Conference with Santa Monica 7 p.m. boxing Hollywood Legion Bladiim Ca dilla-Rora, wrestling Valley Gardena arena 6 30, baseball Pactind Hollywood Gli more Field 1 30, J B Roukete vs Teva Albannes at Recreation Park 2415 som, Morse Racing Callante monn, Basing Carrell Speedway motorcycles, Buffalo fighting Thiuana 4 p.m.

Huntington Beach Sixgin Culver City Stadium Santa Monier Hollywood Legion Bladiim Cadilla-Rora Valley Gardana Algey Capa Pan-Facius Auaiiorium M. Om Sonday Pactiind Va Hollywood Glimore Field J. B. Roukete Teva Albannes Recreation’ Park Som Morse Racing Callante Monn BaSing Carrell Speedway Bae Butlfighting Thiuana

Beavers Fall as PCL Standings Shift in Hollywood Series

Hollywood overtook Portland with two decisive wins 4 3 and 3 0 as the Beavers skid to fourth place. Saffell delivered an inside the park homer to win the opener while Linde and Beard sparked Seattle and San Francisco battles.

S. Associated Press Portland Hollywood Beavers Tommy Saftell Chuck Stevenson Gordon Maitzberger Hying Saffell Lyman Linde Tollywood Ted Beard Beard Harry Fisher Seattle San Francisco Jim Davis Seals Artie Wilson Rainier Sacs del McLish Bill Padget Bill Moisan Sacramento Oakland San Diego Acorns Augie Galan Padres Memo Luna Bex

Early season baseball results and upcoming games list

A chaotic page lists scores from San Diego to Oakland and Los Angeles to Portland, with mixed abbreviations and stray names. It notes Oakland at fan Diene, Hollywood and Beattle, plus a Detroit and New York slate, and mentions American League matchups and standings with several unclear entries.

Sacramento Oakland San Diewa Racramento Los Angeles Hollywood Portland Beattle San Francisco San Diego Gaxland al Ge Gast &Z Aantord Bya Angeles Pate Meamaatel Ily Ab Sefomente Wriday Finnulte Brooklyn Milwaukee Pishurgh Giudtras Bereta Sonyay Piclabureh Iwackee Antonelli Surkont Philadelphia Kone Lancy Washington Detroit Delralt Ghicags York Wasington Stefantinoe Boston Cleveland Tod New York Prackive Garma Chicago Byrne Vviaahiunton Hiazreco Levi Pillette An Peaiten Endeos Hin Martin ON Delvol Gray Sundemark Spetroit Mahington Ak Sty Dante Chicnke

Gardner Twins Spark Tosos Past Bakersfield in Sudden Finish

Harvey and Hal Harvey propelled the Tosos to a 6-5 comeback win over Bakersfield as Harvey scored the decisive run in the 10th after reaching on a sacrifice and Hal's double. Modesto held second with a 4-3 win over Ventura, while Visalia, Fresno, and Stockton also posted late, run-driven victories. Visalia manager Jerry Gardner was ejected in the fourth after arguing with umpires.

United Preas Toso Harvey Hal San Jose Tosos Bakersfield Sox Brother Hal Josox Modesto Ventura Oilers Joop Fresno Visalia Stockton Santa Barbara Jerry Gardner Lennon Tony Freitas Larry LaBounty Bob Thorpe

Pettit Confident He Will Make Major League Grade

Pirates pitcher Pettit, after an 8-3 win over the Redlegs, says he will stick in the majors despite a sixth-inning exit due to fatigue and a foot blister. Haney praises Pettit's resilience and notes a recent three-game Pirate streak after his brief 1951 return. Pettit, a former Narbonne High standout, credits Haney's confidence for his conviction to succeed.

Pittsburgh Paul Pettit Pilcher Pittsburgh’ Pirates Pettit Pirates Cincinnati Redlegs Cuba Fred Haney Buc Ialve Haney Virina Johnny Hetki Murry Dickson M“pettit New York Giants Cubs Indianapoli New Orleans Charleston

Perez Wins Second Inning Run Lead For Broncs

Manny Perez pitched the Lewiston Broncs to a 4-1 victory over the Edmonton Eskimos Friday night in the Western International League. The Broncs built on five Edmonton errors and struck Manier for five hits while Perez earned his second win of the season.

Pres Mexico Lewiston Broncs Manny Perez Edmonton Eskimos Broncs Larry Manier Edmonton Perez

Eddie Arcaro Tops Derby History and Oddball Anecdotes

The piece highlights Eddie Arcaro and Evie Guerin as Rose Run winners among Derby contenders, noting Arcaro’s five Derby wins and tallies of seconds and thirds. It mixes sports trivia with colorful anecdotes about boxing manager Felix Bocchicchio, birthday mentions, and humorous tales from boxing and golf figures, including a watch-cracking trick for a Hawaii club job.

New York Fearless Fraley Eddie Arcaro Evie Guerin Arcaro Guerin Ted Atkinson Johnny Adams Doug Dodson Harry Cooper Hawaii Oahu Country Club Harry

Durocher Slams Al Dark Over Erratic Shortstop Play

New York manager Leo Durocher blasted Al Dark after a 3-2 defeat to the Cardinals, saying Dark mishandled a routine grounder by Rip Repulski and failed to charge the play, costing the Giants. He warned he won’t tolerate such errors from his shortstop.

NEW York Leo Durocher New York Giants al Dark Durocher Giants Cardinals Dark Rip Repulski Dave Koslo Repulski Reds Joe Adcock Fair Grounds Adcock Duracher Shortstop

Morning Star wins New York Trophy in Ensenada yacht race

The Morning Star, a 38-foot ketch owned by Richard Rheem, won the Newport Harbor to Ensenada race ahead of 149 entrants, finishing unofficially in 14 hours 16 minutes in a 20 knot wind. The J. Navy’s 90-foot yawl Saluda and other trophy winners followed.

Ensenada Mex Morning Star Newport Harbor Richard Rheem Honglulu

Sports on Radio TV anteran snees Ete BAR p.m. Quarterhorse racer

Fragmented text shows sports items including quarterhorse racing and boxing with names like Savileva and Danor Nyaber, plus indecipherable headings. Readable fragments suggest a radio TV sports roundup but lack clear actions or outcomes.

Anteran Snees Bar P.m IPC Orc Ae Alrere Vo Sretribedid Bm Astern Aldo Savileva Danor Nyaber Hae Spomne Sirood Eranh—Rkca

Walcott Arrives for May 15 Title Shot in Chicago

Former heavyweight champion Jersey Joe Walcott lands at Midway Airport in rain from Philadelphia for final drills ahead of the May 15 title fight with current holder Rocky Marciano. He aims to shed weight to about 196-198 pounds by fight time while his handlers plan strict conditioning.

Joe Walcott Chicago Midway Airport Frida Rocky Marciane Walcott Philadelphia Joe Windy City Marciano

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