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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1948

Page

15

Old Horse Player Talks Recall Clauses at Santa Anita

Frankly old horseman comments on the costly false start in the Santa Anita pacing classic and the upcoming $50,000 Golden West Trot. He notes recall rules, flagmen, and potential new signals including a helicopter aid, while praising Indy Fraser’s efforts for Dr. Stanton and previewing the Saturday feature event.

Santa Anita Dr. Stanton Lindy Fraser Stanton Lindy Indian Land Rey Doc God Indy Fraser Jimmy Creed Fraser

Sunset League Opens With Quiet Hype Amid Shuffle

The Sunset Baseball League began with little fanfare as Busy Bill Schroeder exits the scene. Anaheim Vals, managed by Story Gardner, host Riverside Dons while Sacramento gains full ownership, promising bolstered play and renewed attention.

Lemon Best Hitting Hurler in Majors

Ben Lemon of the Cleveland Indians leads the majors in hitting among pitchers with a strong spring showing. The athletic lefty has power to drive the ball, delivering a single and home run in a recent game. Glenn Cunningham retires from track at 39 but remains fit to train for a potential 4:10 mile. After civil war series with Hollywood Stars, Angels visit Wrigley Field for games against Seattle Rainiers and Oaks led by Jo Jo White and Casey Stengel. Shortstop Bill Schuster shines at bat and in field as Portland and Sacramento pace the league. The Solins' pitchers show form while team hitting power wavers at times.

Limg Beach Ben Lemon Cleveland Indians Bob Glenn Cunningham Kansas Actlv Glenn Flo Hollywodl Stars Gilmore Field Angels Wrigley Field Jo Jo White Seattle Rainiers Casey Stengel Oaks Bui Schuster Wrigley Welch Portland Sacramento Solins

Sande Suspended for 60 Days on Horse Peping

New York racing authorities suspend famed jockey Earl Sande for 60 days after a Jamaica race day drug test showed traces of barphine in his horse Biz Slage. The Metropolitan Jockey Club also bans Sande from grounds during suspension and orders forfeiture of his $2,800 April 21 purse won by Big Stag. Sande faces federal narcotics charges and grand jury action.

York U.P New York Metropolitan Jockey Club D Sande Eugene Donaldson Francis Booth Sande Jamaica Big Stag Fede

Chris Spencer Trot Threat Preps for Golden West Trot

Owner Bostwick brings Chris Spencer the trotter to Santa Anita with special care including daily air shipments of water oats and hay. Harry Whitney, his regular driver, travels from South Carolina to handle Dunbay Bostwick stars amid added Western Harness Racing Association events.

South Carolins Acenery Chris Spencer Santa Anita Chris California Groom Doe Schneier Star Trader Bostwick Song Aiken S. C Western Harness Racing Association Dr. Stanton Friscoway Poplar Vola Guinea Gold Merry Way Poplar Empire State

George Ends Stand at And in Tag Match at Municipal Auditorium

Gorgeous George, the human orchid, debuts in a two out of three falls tag clash at Municipal Auditorium pairing with Gino Garibaldi against Pat Fraley and Enrique Torres. George seeks a win over Torres while facing a rival who previously pushed him to tough two match scrambles. Also on card are Dave Levin vs Kiman Kudo in a mixed bout, and Rebel I Russell vs Jules Strongbow in the opener.

Gorgeous George Dave Levin Kiman Kudo Rebel I Russell Jules Strongbow

Herb Lindberg May Sit a Few More Out

Bay Meadows stewards propose a 30 day suspension for jockey Herbert Lindberg after an incident aboard Wave ANSI during the Bay Meadows meeting. Lindberg may miss the balance of the meeting as the season winds down with Saturday’s close.

Herb Lindberg San Mateo Herbert Lindberg Bay Meadows Cingberg Shannon Miss Dorern

Green Streaks Win Opener Over Whittier In Park Ave

Green Streaks debut star Deweese hurls four hit ball with 16 strikeouts to beat Whittier 4 to 0 at Park Ave. Donovan scoring in sixth on a sacrifice and Herron’s clean single set the tone as Anaheim Merchants, Scuttlers, and Fullerton also posted wins in Friday league action.

Deweese Joe Rodgers Prees-Telegram Whittier Park Ave Taciinn Anaheim Merchants Fullerton Torrance Scuttlers Garden Grove Ed Conk Long Beach Tommy Donovan Clint Hérron Anaheim Stan Beau Genterticid Whitton Lengmene DeWrese Sdonovancth Datanzoldet Onerron ZaauselEx Sinter Menzale Botan Tabaks Mimmermen Tasker Ona Dares Barden Brave DI Boery Rom Tae Foner Roer Knizht

Fights Last Night In Seattle and Los Angeles

Reported street bout results feature Rulard Renanm of Seattle who suffered a facial cut against Sheik Rangel. Names Freena and Marie Tren appear with limited detail from Los Angeles and Mex entries, city tags unclear due to OCR errors.

Seattle Rulard Renanm Sheik Rangel Freena SV Des Sacnid Neler L.ngeles Marie Tren Angeles

Curtis Cup Golf Team Heads For England Tour

The U S Curtis Cup team departs New York for England to compete May 21 22 at Birkdale. British ambassador Henry Cotton warns that competition will be tougher this year as the British women aim to reclaim the Curtis Cup, despite American men losing the Walker Cup earlier.

New York England U.S Birkdale Henry Cotton Britain Cotton Dorothy Kielty Long Beach West Coast Hough

Seraphs and Padres Split Pacific Coast League Action

The San Francisco Angels lead tied for first after a dramatic 3 0 win behind Jim Tabor’s tenth inning homer and Lee Anthony’s late comeback pitching. Hollywood held the Angels to one hit through eight, Mickey Burnett delivered two-run single, and Pinky Woods allowed two hits before the ninth inning error. At San Francisco, the Seals shut out Dibiasi as Melton pitched tight for a 3 0 win. Attendance 10,126 at Gilmore Field.

San Francisco Lou Angeles Angels Pinky Woods Hollywood Carl Cox Mickey Burnett Foods Gordon Maliarberger Buchen Bom Dallegsandra Eddie Sauer Jim Tabor Red Sox Lee Anthony al Libke Gene Handley Lou Kahn Gilmore Field Jack Graham San Diego Padres Seattle Rainiers Border Park Tom Sears Johnny Gorsica Jimmy Hedgecock Vince O Dibiasi Portland Cihe Melton Seals Dibiasi Melton Wee TY Anthony Alteharmer Revory Echunrer Suinger Kahn Lest Pean Lee Hipnywood i Burmett Tabor Bandley Sane Ford Avinning Pucnet Nihony Wean Dilpker Maltaberger Oakland Sacrament Landon Barta Rane Hedrecock Gramo Wemsley Hawa

Long Beach City College Tops Mt San Antonio In Practice

Long Beach City College mounted a six hit attack led by Jack Schlarb Jor Whisenant and Phil Chauvin to beat Mt San Antonio 75 in a practice game. The Vikes trailed 4 0 before Jim McCoy’s triple and a Billy Prince run scoring single sparked a ninth inning rally as Chauvin and Prince drove in key runs.

Jack Schlarb Jor Whisenant Phil Chauvin Long Beach City College Mt San Antonio College Roser Mountaineers Jim McCoy Billy Prince Ken Sachsa McCoy al Johnson Archie Boyd Jack Arer Roy Andersen Chauvin Prince Jack Allen LB. c Ognty Mgerinte Wovens Pete Hanes Ty “Ang Plat Gallas Becker Bite

Recreation For Rae TRL softball games overview

Softball results and team lineups listed for Recreation For Rae TRL events at Moris and Church of Brethren venues. Scores, batteries, and player names are documented alongside church and club affiliations and upcoming reservations for American and North American leagues.

RAE Trl Moris Pan Ton Jire Tept Agans AO Bor Baltrrins Léstelt Ang Honer Burns Waitt Blank Rey Rin Ao Bi Vatter and Sorth Jelena Warnick Lessatt Church of Brethren Alderson and H. Lions McVatter Wayman Federal Termite Fire Dept Sorth Lanse Games Kit Waslestersee Riwaters Bark Age Tram L. Bo Bors Les Beach Bays Eke Loder Seeve L. B. Lodge Noa, F. & A. St. Park Moos “Greensch Chakral Sucen Eel Sarel Lipyard

Trigo Outpoints Jackson in Mexico City Return

Mario Trigo of Monterrey Mexico won a unanimous decision over Bobby Jackson of Los Angeles before 4200 fans at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles. Jackson staged a late flurry in the final round but could not erase Trigo's early lead.

Los Angeles Marin Trigo Monterrey Mexico Bobby Jackson Trigo Jackson Trien

Border Stable Advances in All Navy Boxing Finals

Fighters from the 11th Naval District moved closer to the team title in the All Navy Boxing Tournament at Balboa Stadium. Four more district boxers reached the semifinals as Jack Woods upset Kirby Seals in a heavyweight bout and teammates earned wins across other weights.

Border Stable Man Diego Naval District Hank Herring Sinner Pha Anane - O Jack Woods Clemi Cobbaruvias Long Beach Naval Station Battier Kirby Seals Pacific Fleet Woods Kk. A. i Balboa Stadium Racuammeishts Simin San Fetipps York Middle Tuane Naval Deere Ese Zit

Night Victory Formula Pays Off for Cards

The St Louis Cardinals use a night game strategy to win 54 54 over the Dodgers and claim sole possession of third place in the National League. Rain washed out other games while the Athletics and Yankees gain ground in their leagues.

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Jordan Nine 4 1 Victory Boosts Panthers in Bay League Race

Jordan High varsity baseball won 4 1 over El Segundo paced by Bob Schwartz three hits. Freddy Thrower Verlyn Crock and Bill Brannon led the offense with 11 hits as Jordan sits second to Santa Monica. Schmidt detailed box score shows Schwartz 1 RBI 6 assists and Brannon Thomas and Smith contributing in a close conference win.

Bob Schwartz Jorden High el Segundo Panthers Santa Monica Freddy Thrower Verlyn Crock Bill Brannon Jordan Ganfict Auras Fwoadenay & la Othomasss Balof Orageebar If Ff Bherate Om.smithib Orn Schwan Dannie Beamond Omitehei Henlay Omeinnaler DR Emance Sneyicais Crow Dennis Barne Basek Ole Schwartz Dentte Schwartz Brannan Thomas Bmitthey

Bankers Meet Rockets Sunday at Recreation Park

Dick Sonnelly's Bank of America nine of Los Angeles faces the Long Beach Rockets in Sunday's feature at Recreation Park. The Bankers, one of the fastest clubs in the Southern California Managers' Association, hope for a victory after slipping in recent games. Eddie Powers pitches for the Rockets with Don Lees catching.

Dick Sonnelly Bank of America Los Angeles Long Beach Rockets Recreation Park Southern California Managers’ Association Eddie Powers Rockets Don Lee Bankers

Budge Tops Opponent in California Pro Tennis Championship

In Los Angeles on May 5 Don Budge defeated Ent Renker of Palm Springs 6-0 in the opening round of the California State pro tennis championships while Frank Kovacs makes his first appearance of May against Jerry Hover.

Los Angeles Frank Kovacs Jerry Hover Don Budge Ent Renker Palm Springs

Orphans of Publinx Seek Own Golf League

California golfers nicknamed orphans of Publinx push for a nine hole league after attempts by Burchfield to form a Southern California association. Clubs have not answered his inquiries but players back the idea. Other notes cover weekly pro shop sweepstakes at Recreation Park and the South Course Men's Club open results with Comos and Zielinski among winners.

Ifqved Burchfield Southern California Golf Association Publinx Recreation Park Huntington Beach Municioa San Clemente Club Santa Catalina Island Publinx Offerall Ventura Shore DYN Burehfil Cali Fornix Publinx Association Burchffeld Goffers Irving Cowper Chandler Dee Canpar Breth & Chuck W. Mansell Haxey Dale Koster Anny Meo Ac Mayen Huremaines Gene Comos John Zielinski Ray Oda Milt Harrington Behr Jack Carney Bob Ralinson Hi T. Keen Jay Scoty

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