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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1955

Page

12

Dodgers face West Coast trip amid pickle of awards

Chicago UWF managers open a two game series as Meyer matches up with Alston. Brooklyn Dodgers, led by Bill Nicholson style notes, chase a nine game league lead after blasting -ten homers and seven triple threats in a recent stretch. Don Newcombe faces a platoon of Cubs as Stan Hack’s hitters attempt to keep pace in a tense pennant race.

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YMCA Instructor Sets Weight Lifting Record at Long Beach

Hungarian-born George Mucsi, 42, lifts 9,550 pounds in 58 minutes in the bridge style, setting a world record in his 137-pound class. Refugee since 1951, he plans to start lifting classes at the YMCA and may pursue a U.S. Olympic team in Greco Roman wrestling.

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Carousel and Tantalus Annex Principal Ensenada Honor Wins

The Newport-Ensenaca boat race crowned Carousel of San Diego and Tantalus of Del Rey Yacht Club as top finishers after corrected times. Carousel won the Secretary of Mexican Navy trophy with 25 hours 8 minutes 32 seconds, handicap 22 hours 25 minutes 32 seconds, while Tantalus earned the President of the U. S. award for arbitrary handicap yachts. Other winners included Maitai and Marie Amelie among 139 clocked finishers from 170 starters, with seven more completing under canvas.

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Terry Medalist as Bruin Golfers Romp

Terry medalist with a three over par 73 to lead Wilson High's golf team to a 35 1 victory over California High at Clock Country Club. Wilson won by default over Jordan. The Bruins' six man squad played in the 70s. Zernial hits four homers off Indians pitchers this year as he feasts on Cleveland's mound staff including Garcia Merlaski Score and Houtteman.

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Thoroughbred Race Card Highlights at Golden Gate

A race card shows numerous horse names such as Pancho Supreme Champagne Gal and Saproven chomaek tig with odds and entries like Paris Lights and Gold Oaks. Jockeys Valenzuela Lumis Ungar and Longden are listed with multiple contenders including Copper Ballet and Sickle Jimmy.

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Lucas shoots 63 to set course record at Recreation Park

Johnny Lucas, 17, carded a 63 on a non championship setup at Recreation Park to establish a course record, joining only Sam Snead and Fay Coleman as players to match the score. He played from regular tees due to ongoing ground repairs and benefited from a fast front nine with multiple birdies.

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Catalina Grand Prix Draws Top Motorcycle Racers

Catalina hosts a two day Grand Prix with Johnny McLaughlin of Duarte as a returning champion. The Open class riders race ten laps on a 10 mile circuit on Sunday while Saturday features a lightweight race on a shorter mile course. The event claims the world’s largest closed course field.

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No Wrestling Tonight at Municipal Auditorium

Louie Miller announced that Tuesday night wrestling in town is canceled for tonight as the usual card moves to the Municipal Auditorium for a special show.

Municipal Auditorium Louie Miller

Brutal Card Pitching Puts Stanky on Spot

New York def Eddie was a four hitter and Stanky is on the spot as Cardinals struggle. Four pitchers delivered five-hitters today and the team’s pitching woes deepened. Stanky faces pressure to produce amid a season marked by heavy batting averages and a disappointing Cardinals lineup.

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