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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1953
Page
12
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt’s Native Dancer and Dark Star clash in the Kentucky Derby discourse. The writer, watching with 3-D glasses, recalls Cal bred doubts, cites past Derby misreads, and predicts future Santa Anita goals. Contention centers on pace setters Guerin and the Dancer, plus Belmont and Preakness prospects.
In a Brooklyn game at Flatbush Dodgers hitters connected for homers. The National League venue boomed with 23 homers in 10 games signaling a hot power stretch.
The Red Sox surge with six wins in seven games, including a 14-5 opener win over the Browns, while the Pirates ride a five-game streak with a 2–1 victory over the Cardinals. Yankees and Athletics also win. Phillies and Dodgers drop two, and multiple key performances illuminate the pennant chase.
An AP analysis argues baseball players on road trips gamble among themselves. It suggests underground games in hotel rooms with radios up, avoiding managers, and fears high stakes could harm clubs. The piece speculates a few players may have introduced gambling last season and notes how a lone whistleblower could ignite trouble.
Philadelphia reported missing 24 year old Den uorgran a guard for the Philadelphia Warriors. He left home Thursday morning after telling wife Joan he would pack at noon and has not returned. A check showed he cashed a 3600 sum at a local bank after purchasing a new car. Lofgran, from Oakland, joined the Warriors last October after earlier pro play in Indianapolis and Syracuse. He starred at the University of San Francisco leading the 1948 49 NIT champions.
Sporadic results amid numerous abbreviations show CALIFORNIA LEAGUE teams Visulla and San Jove with losses, Modesto hot in minor standings, and various matches across INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE with Vancouver Yaksina and Wenatcheer noted. Also listed are Rochester tied, Syracuse 2 2, and Columbus 4 3 as part of mixed schedules in a broad league roundup.
An OCR damaged note lists track events and names from a local sports card day. Mentions G Neil Salazary, Holywood Legion, Downey, Jenna Wilsett, Vallay LBCC and Catholic cue preiima. Indicates multiple athletic matchups and venue references without clear results.
The Detroit Tigers finally stole a base this season as second baseman Gerry Priddy nabbed a base in the eighth inning against the New York Yankees, ending an 18 game drought.
The San Francisco 49ers consider how to use a raffle prize described as a dozen golf halls. The quirky prize prompts team officials to decide on an appropriate use for the item in question.
Dark Star defeats Native Dancer by a head in the 79th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. The Preakness at Pimlico looms. Eric Guerin aboard the Dancer vows not to let Dark Star gain such a lead again. Money Broker blocked Native Dancer early, but Dark Star held on despite a late charge.
The San Jose Red Sox led the California League early with a 2-0 victory powered by Solon Shaw one-hitter for Visalia. Gardner drove in the lone runs with a homer and man aboard as Visalia beat San Jose.
Kentucky jockey Henry Moreno won the Derby on Dark Star after teaming with Eddie Hayward and Cain Hoy Stable. The 23-year-old Chicago-born rider recalled a pre-race hunch and expressed one regret his wife could not attend the Churchill Downs win due to lacking a ticket.
Curt Simmons, 23, of the Philadelphia Phillies, posted a gaudy 1.20 ERA as he allowed only six earned runs in 4345 innings while defeating the Chicago Cubs 2 0 in the second game of a doubleheader.
San Diego announces the trade of utility infielder Lou Stringer to San Francisco in exchange for outfielder Joe Grace in a straight player deal. Grace heads to the Padres while Stringer moves to the Giants as the clubs finalize the rosters.
Lightweight Faddy DeMarco of Brooklyn and Johnny Gonsalves of Tuskland Calif are set for a 10 round bout in Boston May 16. The fight will be televised nationwide by ABC.
Sports on Radio TV notes Reed leads a key antoran race amid coverage across KTNY and other outlets. Broadcast details include a 8 30 time slot and station identifiers, with emphasis on competition and viewer access.
Pittsburgh shortstop Lindell sparks a revival as the veteran knuckleballer, 36, wins 8-2 over the St. Louis Cardinals for the Pirates fifth straight victory. He recalls starting in 1936 with Joplin, briefly shifting to outfield for the Yankees, and now aims to mentor younger teammates while contributing steady pitching.
Hogan pockets 2600 first prize from the Pan American Open in Mexico City. He eyes the Greene Icher Open at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia starting Thursday this week. Hogan shot 74 to finish 2-under 286, three strokes ahead of Dave Douglas and Fred Traas who tied at 229 after final rounds of 73. Marty Furgol added 290 for fourth. Frank Stranahan led amateurs with 300, tying with Johnny Palmer Iverson Marthy and Jaci Farden.
St Paul swept a Sunday doubleheader against Indianapolis with a 3-3 game and a 4-2 nightcap win. Ray Coleman hit a homer and a double as Ron Nopray pitched eight innings. Dave Pope also homered as Sam Jones delivered two hit pitching in the nightcap. Louisville defeated Tucilandpalis 4-2 earlier.
New York report notes rookie Gilliam of the Dodgers has reached base in every game this season. In 16 games he has 18 hits and 13 walks, totaling 36 on base appearances. On base percentage cited as .474 with a batting average of .310.
French middleweight Mickey Lau rent makes his American debut tonight in Brooklyn against Tuzo Portuguez. Lau, active since 1947, carries a 28-83 record with 10 straight knockouts, including Laurernt Darthuille, and has losses to Randy Turpin and Charles Bumner. Portuguez, hailed as tough, recently returned from Central America and was stopped by Johnny Bratton in February after dropping Bratton early. The 10‑round TV bout will air on Dumont, with Langlois facing Joe Rindolle in Boston Garden on ABC Saturday.
The Hollywood baseball club opened a dedicated ladies salon under the grandstand, a first of its kind, reserved for wives of sports writers, broadcasters, and club officials. The lounge features carpeting, television, bridge tables, a snack bar, and a fireplace, reflecting an old Cobb motif. The project aims to comfort and entertain the entourages while avoiding formal ceremony.
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