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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1954

Page

19

Rampaging Twinks Open Big Series With Acorns

An Ardmore Open report rebukes prize money for amateur golf, condemning commercialism while praising amateur spirit. AROL THOMAS and Bill Slauter led low gross with 75 and 64 net 77-13-64 highlight in the Recreation Park Pro Shop Sweepstakes.

Rampaging Twinks Acorns PGA Qilwells Arol Thomas Bill Slauter Joe Seldik Recreation Park Mike Somers E. Swenningan Don Solomon

Stars Begin Series Fight For Coast League Title

The Hollywood Stars host Charley Dressen's Oakland club in seven game series as the Pacific Coast League test begins. Star manager Bragan says the team is climbing out of a poor start and expects to be on top soon. Key moves include Dick Smith at shortstop and pitcher Forrest Main joining soon. Oakland and Hollywood feature power hitting and strong pitching, with tonight's pitchers listed for each pairing.

Associated Press Hollywood Charley Dressen Oakland Bobby Bragaen the Stars San Francisco Bragan San Diego Sperts Forrest Main Pittsburgh Jim Walsh Oaks Dressen al Gettel Harry Nicholas Mel Queen Portland Bill Boemler Seattle al Widmar Los Angeles Bob Spicer Elmer Singleton Sacramento Marino Pierett Bob Korygan

Patterson Beats Turner in Brooklyn Bout by AP

In Brooklyn Floyd Patterson, 184 pounds, outpointed Jesse Turner, 137 pounds, as Associated Press coverage notes Simmons and Bayonne Mirko in the crowded arena. The result keeps Patterson undefeated with a steady jab and decisive rounds.

Associated Press Brooklyn Floyd Patterson Jesse Turner Providence Je Eas Simmons Bayonn Cli Mirko Ee Bret

Pieretti and Phillips Lead PCL Mound Batting and Pitching

The piece highlights Pieretti of the Sacramento Solons and Phillips of Hollywood leading PCL stats. Pieretti is 5-0 with 7 appearances, 56 innings, 30 strikeouts, and a high workload, while Phillips tops batting averages and hits and shares RBIs with Walt Judnich. News covers pitchers, hitters, and season leaders across teams like Hollywood, Portland, and Sacramento.

San Francisco Little Marino Paul Pieretti Sacramento Solons Siella Ae Ceoite Suetto A Brigames Perrarese Onbland Bsn Mel Queen Bills Wwood Hollywood Puan Poru Leeder Jack Sillacrnese Phillips Alquamad Abla Peterson Mance Walt Judnich Portland Plichernautdou al Walbe Id Z Gattel Oailane Thomason Hatten L.A Boy Widmann Beattie BE. Hrautt

Navy Threat Looms In Potomac Regatta Lineup

Washington hosts the Potomac Regatta with nine of twelve varsity crews coached by alumni of Washington. Navy leads, coached by Rusty Callow, a former Washington rower and six‑year mentor. Other coaches include Cornell’s Stark Sanford, Columbia’s Walt Raney, MIT’s Jim McMillan, Princeton’s Dutch School, Wisconsin’s Norma Sonja, Syracuse’s Gus Eriksen, Syracuse’s Chuck Logg, Harvard’s Harvey Love, and Penn’s Joe Burk. Yale and Boston University round out the varsity entries under Jim Rothschmidt and Jim Newsworthy.

Washington University of Washington Rusty Calley Navy Callow Stark Sanford Cornell Walt Raney Columbia Jim McMillian Massachusetts Institute of Technology

All-City Diving Meet Opens in Beverly Hills

The high school divers gather for the All-City meet at Beverly Hills High School at 3 p m. No league action on campus. Long Beach City College hosts a baseball game against USC at Lakewood Carson diamond at 3. Bellflower travels to Excel sior High for an after school tennis match.

Augre Beverly Hills Long Beach City College USC Flash Lakewood Carson Bellflowler Sior High

Tellowtail School Report Off San Clemente Island

Skippers at San Clemente Island report a huge school of yellowtail near day end. Fishing boats from Beal Beach, Plat, Pacific Sportfishing and Pierpoint Landing recorded strong bites with barracuda limits.

San Clemente Island Beal ‘Ach Plat Pacific Sportfishing Dole Pierpoint Landing

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