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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1948

Page

17

Max Baer Referees Wrestling Bout in Wilmington Card

Max Baer former world heavyweight champion and ex boxing arbiter refereed a tag team feature at Wilmington Bowl. The match ended in a one hour draw between Gari baldi Tom Rice and Irish Jack Kennedy Enriquez Torres after each side won a fall. Ali Baba returned to beat Eric Holmbeck in straight falls and Muscles Pedersen faced Sledge Hammer Billings to a draw.

Max Baer Wilmington Bowl Max Ernie Steffen Gino Garibaldi Tom Rice Jack Kennedy Enriquez Torres Ali Baba Eric

Boo Morcom Accepts Coliseum Relays Bid

Los Angeles May 5 Boo Morcom has accepted an invitation to compete in the eighth annual Coliseum Relays on May 21 The former New Hampshire University pole vaulter has an estimated outdoor mark this year of 14 feet in.

Los Angeles WP A. Richmond Morcom New Hampshire University

Nemeth and Garay Lead Hungary's Olympic Gold Hopes

Hungarian athletes Nemeth and Garay rank as top track hopes for London 1948. Nemeth, a hammer specialist, posts strong marks including 189 feet 3 1 2 inches, while Garay shines in mile and steeplechase prospects. Hungary fields full Olympic slate with notable swimmers and sprinters and eyes medals across events.

Washington Monument Imre Németh London Imre Nemeth Lennart Strand Herb McKenley Bucharest Uy Butler Britain Amateur Athletic Association Nemeth Sandor Garay Europe Willi Slijkhuis Holland Slijkhuis Emil Zatopek Hungary Ens Garay Zatopek Pujazon France Goldovanyi Ais R. L. Quercetani Csanyi Tima Szolingssy Banholmi Maros Szegedi B. Nemeth Andras Czep.lar Jene Szilagy Biro J. Kiss Kosice Mucsi Aszio Z. Sziitvay Klics Varszeghi

Vikings Head for Phoenix National junior college meet

Frank Szalay and eight Long Beach City College track and field athletes left for Phoenix Ariz for the National Junior College championships. Tom Clark leads the squad as Western States Conference half mile champion with a 1 59 6 clocking. Alban Reid the returning javelin titleholder is out with a back injury and not expected to repeat. Other key entrants include Bill Barney high jump Carl Eckre and Leo Gallagher among others with John Arnold Bob Tagle Gene Gillies and Malcolm Richards aboard as listed.

Frank Szalay Long Beach City College Auto Phoenix Ariz Tom Clark Clark Long Beach Alban Reid Reid Bill Barney Barney Stalay John Arnold Bob Tagle Carl Eckreigh Leo Gallagher Gene Gillies Malcolm Richards

City College Grids in Intrasquad Tilt

City College plans an intrasquad game at Lounsbury Field at 3 p m with 48 man grid split into Reds led by quarterback Wesley Rush and Whites featuring Tony Morabito. Coach Eddie Wagner views the scrimmage as season kickoff with two camps competing for early depth.

Eddie Wagner City College Lounsbury Field Reds Wesley Rush Tony Morabito

Bruin Net Triumphs 8 1 Over Excelsior on Home Courts

Wison High tennis team defeated Excelsior 8 1 on their courts. Schilling and Orgen won two matches each, while Reker and Price also claimed victories. Edinger, Bartholomew, Heayner, Nanaford, Bwin, and Poiley posted wins for the Bruins in a one sided win.

Wison High Excelsior Schilling Hobart Orgen Edinger Deaney Bartholomew Reker Deta Price 'A Foss Eee Ani Jatz Heayner Nanaford Owland Nod Porucker Bwinaver and Poiley al. Eee Ene LE Maey Cee

Gardena Track Debuts Under Lights At Gardena

UTO RACING under lights makes its debut at Carrell Speedway in Gardena tonight. The half mile dirt oval has been rebuilt with clay. Western Racing Association big cars booked. time trials at seven, trophy dash at 8 30 p m. Regular Friday night racing planned weekly under WRA and California Roadster Association sanction with drivers including Troy Ruttman Manuel Ayala Jack McGrath Eddie Korgan.

UTO Racing Carrell Speedway 74Th Vermont Gardena Western Racing Association W.R. A J. C. Aga Janian Speedway Gardena Oval

Santa Barbara College Gouchos Rout Mexico in Track Meet

Santa Barbara crews crushed the University of Mexico 93 to 38 in a dual track meet here last night. Santa Barbara College dominated events with strong sprints and field efforts boosting the home crowd.

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara College University of Mexico

El Monte Defeats Poly Court Team in Pacific League Bout

El Monte High racqueteers beat Poly High netmen 63 on the Lion courts in a Pacific League clash. Match results include Alder, Ford and Goodall facing EM opponents with several straight sets and tight battles, signaling a decisive El Monte win.

el Monte High Jack Walton Poly High Weedy Sienier Beeveese

Trojans Triumph Over San Francisco In Baseball

Los Angeles May 6 US C. defeated the University of San Francisco 12 to 3 yesterday. Bill Sharman hit a two run homer in the sixth inning to highlight the Trojans win.

Trojans Los. Angeles US. C University of San Francisco Bill Sharman Trojan

Poly High J. V. beats El Monte in practice game

Poly High J. V. team led by pitcher Larry Piepkorn allowed one hit and defeated El Monte J. V. 1 to 0. El Monte scored on a walk theft and squeeze bunt as Elmer Cornwell reached third and scored.

Kenny Welch Poly High J. V. Diamond Larry Piepkorn el Monte J. V Poly Elmer Cornwell Jim Kelley

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