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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1953

Page

13

Vikes Set for Playoff with Oceanside at Lakewood

Long Beach City College baseball, fresh from the Metropolitan Conference title, hosts Oceanside at Lakewood Tuesday at 3:30 p.m in a state quarter-final playoff. A win advances them to face the Western States Eastern Conference winner in a best two of three series, with finals May 22-23. The day also features Poly versus Wilson in a Coast League clash, Excelsior at Jordan, and St. Anthony's hosting Mt. Carmel amid CIF swim semifinals at El Segundo.

Long Beach City College Oceanside Lakewood Vikings Poly Wilson Stephens Field Jordan Excelsior St. Anthony's Mt. Cermel CIF el Segundo Wilson High School

Betsy Rawls Wins Barbara Romack Invitational in Sacramento

Betsy Rawls shot 71 in the final round to win the Barbara Romack Invitational in Sacramento Sunday, completing 26 holes at 145 for $875. Carol Bowman placed second with 74 and 147, Betty Hicks finished third with 75 and 248, and Barbara Romack, the event namesake, was fourth with 151.

Sacramento Betsy Rawls Barbara Romack Carol Bowman Richmond Long

Pitcher and Newsman Scuffle After Red Sox Game

Boston Red Sox pitcher Maury McDermott and Boston Globe writer Rod Holbrook clashed briefly in Fenway Park’s dressing room after Sunday’s Yankees game. Witnesses say McDermott challenged Holbrook’s account of Saturday’s game in which the hurler lasted only one third of an inning. Medics and writers separated them quickly with little damage.

Boston Maury McDermott Boston Red Sox Rod Holbrook Boston Globe Red Sox Fenway Park Yankees McDermott Holbrook

Hunter and Quick Tie On Local Links

Willie Hunter and Smiley Quick shared the annual Pro-Amateur Golf Tournament at Long Beach Recreation Park. Hunter shot 34-33 and Quick 32-34 for 67s. The pro-amateur-lady team Ruth Day Zell Eaton and Tommy Jacobs won 58. Other low scores listed include several players with 34s and 35s.

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Valencia Poloists Triumph Over Long Beach 6-4

Valencia Polo Club defeated Long Beach Polo Club 6 to 4 on Sunday at Garden Grove. High scorers for Valencia were Al LaRue and Al Lermens with 3 goals each. Dick Waltzers led Long Beach with 2 goals.

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Coast League action sparks early season clash in San Francisco

In a doubleheader at San Francisco and Hollywood Oakland, Beul climbs in the sixth, Seals rally in seventh to nine. Terney starts for AL. Gumpert dominates on mound with home runs by Gumpert and Marshall. Team totals and box scores show mixed fates for San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Sacramento in a heavy, error-prone set of games.

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Caliente Results and First Game Details From May Meet

Caliente results show Seattle and Portland in a tight clash with scattered line notes detailing AB hits runs and a winning sequence. The first game includes listed players and relays, with WP Adama and L.P. Del Diet among pitchers, and notes on outs, walks, and sending to Portland. Multiple race and event lines appear with names and times, including Angel Oakland and other track or field results.

Seattle Portland Tobin.ct Dropbert Gidabry Vacing Ny Thomash Remelliit Behminrl Tudnlehf Releh Grant Adama L.P del Diet P—Austin Gladd Relw-Goldherry Rentells Austin Hopbe Ha-Restell Sac—Austin del Duca Bakerss Quwerionet Diprma Davis Culnghm Newlet Harain Spicer Dermaiesn

Major Box Scores Highlight Baseball Scores Across Teams

Box score highlights show Giants 4 3, Pirates 0 2, Nationals 8 6, A s 0 2 with detailed ABs and player lineups. The report lists pitchers, hits, runs, errors, and attendance across multiple games, including Red Sox Yankees and Cubs Braves matchups, with individual performance notes and game times.

Rocky Marciano Set for Pressure Fight With Walcott

Sport Shorts reports that Rocky Marciano will defend his heavyweight title Friday night in Chicago against Jersey Joe Walcott. Hand notes Marciano is expected to pressure from the start and may not go the distance, with a possible decision if it does. The piece also mentions Johnny Morehouse and other racing and tennis results for context.

Associated Press Jack Hand Rocky Marciano Hand Rocky Joe Walcott Chicago

Phillies Hitters Struggle as Athletics Fail to Rally

Philadelphia clubs sluggers were held to two extra base hits across three games while the Athletics and Phillies lagged behind the others in blasting the ball. The report notes minimal power hitting from the two Philadelphia squads on Sunday and in the series.

Philadelphia Athletics Phillies Philadelphia

Speedway Owner Sees Son Killed in Auto Mishap

Uniontown Speedway owner Wiliam Gusemar watched his son MuwNLUWIY, 19, die when his stock car overturned during a Sunday race. About 400 spectators witnessed the fatal mishap.

Muwnluwiy Pave Doneald Guseman Uniontown Speedway Wiliam Gusemar

Milwaukee Fans Show Big League Caliber

Milwaukee crowds prove big league caliber as the Braves draw 138,771 paid customers in the first five home games. Boston in 1952 posted 22,239 in the same span, highlighting Milwaukee’s early season momentum.

Milwaukee Braves Boston

Elks Honor Olympians At Champions Night

Olympians Pat McCormick and Sharon Geary plus other guests eye an Olympic night at BPO Elks Lodge 888. Notable attendees include Mat Patton William Horton Wally Wolfe Ken Nitzkowski Vicki Lyle Draves and Art Barnard for the event.

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Tonight's Softball Card With Numerous Park Fixtures

Local softball schedule features multiple Diamond Nos and field titles. United Presbyterian and Grace Methodist play at 8:43 with Second Brethren and Marine Air Det. listed for late events. Community teams including First Presbyterian and Cal Heights Methodist appear across Diamond numbers with times ranging from 5:45 to 8:45.

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Jockey Oscar Andrade Injured in Agua Caliente Spill

Veteran jockey Oscar Andrade was under observation after scalp lacerations from a spectacular spill at Agua Caliente race track in Agua Caliente Mex. His mount Sure Agents went down in the third race on Sunday when tangled on a turn and tripped by another horse. He was expected to recover.

Agua Caliente

The Three Last Wide Open Towns Exposé

A bold investigative piece uncovers corruption and immorality within the Army. The report claims a sweeping debauchery culture and promises startling revelations. Readers are urged to see the full uncovering of alleged misconduct across three towns.

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