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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1954

Page

12

Discus spotlight at UCLA Relays lineup announced

Public clamor prompts the Coliseum Relays Committee to move the discus final to Friday night with a Grecian platter showcase. Prelims are next Wednesday at 4 pm, featuring Fortune Gordlen Parry O'Brien and the Koch Patterson twins, with finals at 10 pm Friday.

Coliseum Relays Bill Ackerman UCLA Coliseum Fortune Gordlen Parry O'Brien SC Twirling Des Koch Leon Patterson Southland Gordien O'Brien Koch Patterson Santa Barbara Goatedon Gordlen

Roberts Delivers One-Hitter as Phillies Beat Reds

Robin Roberts pitched 1-2-3 innings after a leadoff homer by Bobby Adams, then dominated the Reds for a one-hitter and a 1-0 Philadelphia victory. Adams homered, Luszewski tied major league RBI lead with 25, while the Phillies moved a half game ahead of the Dodgers as other NL results followed.

Robin Roberts Philadel Phillie Joneses Curt Simmons Roberts Milwaukee Braves Bill Bruton Bobby Adams Cincinnati Roberta Adams Bobby Ted Luszewski Johnny Templer Wally Post Gun Bell Ennis Aly Oen Phillies Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Milwaukee Pittsburgh New York Chicago Giants Philadelphia Phils Willie Jones Granny Hamner Cincinnati Thursdaay Redlegs

Surprising Field Set for Metropolitan Handicap

Eleven horses entered the $30,000-added Metropolitan at Belmont Park led by Native Dancer and Find The Dancer. Straight Face carries 117 pounds after a Dixie Handicap win, Jamie K weighs 110, and Native Dancer seeks a strong early-year form, with CBS televising at 1 p.m. P.D.T. and ABC radio coverage planned.

New York Belmont Park Alfred Vanderbilt Find Dancer Greentree Stable Pimlico Grey Dancer CBS P.d.t ABC Spring Hill Farm Jamie K Native Dancer

Bannister Accepts Replica Miracle Mile Trophy in New York

Roger Bannister arrived in New York after a 3000 mile round trip from Oxford to give interviews and to be honored with a $32 replica of the Miracle Mile trophy for breaking four minutes. He cannot keep the original due to amateur rules, and he headed to Idlewild Airport for a plane home after taping interviews.

New York Roger Banmister London Oxford Universisity Roger Bannister Bannister Idlewild British Forest Office Foreign Office Roger Loss Angeles Pnnagespua Athletics White Sox Gus Zernial Pete Suder Virgil Trucks Indians Washington al Rosen Boston Baltimore Teaeue Norenef Odeising Okveensm Beailheax MeDoge Bo Chaleare Carey Atuttine Morgan House Carvar

Easter Holds Out for Padre Return

Luke Easter, once a major league slugger for the Cleveland Indians, says he will not report to Ottawa and hopes to join San Diego in the Pacific Coast League. He criticizes lack of communication from Hank Greenberg and insists he’s finished with the Tribe despite potential recall if his Ottawa stint improves.

Cleveland Luke Easter Cleveland Indians Ottawa San Diego Easter Tribe Indians Amit Greenberg Hank Greenberg Luke Casey Stengel Yankees Casey

Sacramento and Hollywood clash in coast baseball results

Sacramento wins 7 3 over Hollywood while Oakland loses 3 2. Beattie leads with 5 for a's and San Francisco hosts Los Angeles. National League and American League scores mix with several matchups and standings across major cities including Chicago New York Cleveland Detroit and Baltimore.

Pacieio Sacramanto Washington Sleveland Wasingwee Nadieiphig Chicago Sic New York Detroit Cleveland Michel Enieaelp Chisago

Sports Calendar listing boxing and baseball venues and times

Readable items show boxing at Wilmington Bowl 8 30 and baseball events at Oaklen arps and Compton gates. Local venues include Gilene Gan htrel in Compton Riv- Hide and Ocean Perk Areas Saree with a 3 30 start. A mix of teams and times appears with uncertain spellings.

Une Pollywood Ve. Oaklen Seinive Tingle Baverty Wilmington Ponceruta Hoailit Park Beene Ae Oakland Gilene Gan Htrel Compton Diego Baars

Lights Out Sacs Halt Ist As Lights Fail In San Diego Field

A Pacific Coast League game at San Diego was halted in the fifth when two electric light poles caught fire in left field. The match will resume tonight, with Friday’s game on the schedule as planned. In Detroit, the Yankees won 5-3 in 10 innings on Berra’s homer after Irv Noren tied the game.

Associated Press Be Tt San Diego Herm Besse Hollywood Oakeland Roger Bowman Amxland Prose New York Yankees Briggs Stadium Detroit Yankees Irv Noren Heerer Berra Don Ferrarense Ferrarese Bowman Ferraresa Tessone Ene Piper Davis Oakland Los Angeles San Francisco Angels Bob Muncrief Seals Cal McLish Eddie Chandler Portland Seattle Ports Walt Judnich Granny Gladstone Portland Fourelder

Box Scores National League summary from Philadelphia and Chicago games

National League box scores show Phillies defeating Reds with strong offense and Phillies players contributing hits and runs. Cards, Braves, Giants, Cubs, and Dodgers box notes feature RBI, pitching lines, and total runs in varied matchups across the league.

Hollywood Faces Gabineé RPWS Boxing Feature

Sports on radio and television profile Hollywood versus Gabineé RPWS boxing with Romeo Jores and Royal va Jores listed for KNER 4. Oxkiané RHY 9 and Francica KMPC TELEVISION time 8:18 16.

Radio Hollywood Gabineé RPWS Francica-Kmpc Royal Va Jores KNER Hollywood Va Oxkiané—Rhy

Kid Ponce 2 21 Favorite Tonight at Wilmington Bowl

Featherweight bout headlines Wilmington Bowl as Kid Ponce and Jerry Strutz clash in a promised lively 10-round main event. Promoter notes solid turnout but locals taking a financial hit, with past action limited since a knee injury sidelined Ponce in April. Odds favored Ponce at 24-1 before this bout.

Kid’ Ponce Wilmington Jerry Hall Vic Purple Heart Ponce

Football Pro Soars With Financial Stability in Pro Leagues

A historical look notes professional football now stands on firmer footing than baseball or boxing. NFL clubs report strong advance gate sales, with some frequent buyers purchasing about 10 000 to 22 000 tickets in advance, plus lucrative television revenue from away games. The piece recalls earlier instability, including franchises moving and owners losing large sums, but asserts a lasting shift toward profitability.

Detroit Lions Chicago Beare Washington Redskins Cleveland Lons Angeles San Francisco Little Green Bay Wis National Football League Natonal League Frankfort Yellowjackets Canton Bulldogs Boston Redskins Boston Yanks Brooklyn Portsmouth Ted’ Collins Boston

Sooner Regents Question NCAA Probe Over Athletics Practices

Norman Oklahoma board chief George Short says the NCAA inquiry into Sooner athletic practices may reflect sour grapes. He suggests the investigation could stem from frustration with football success or athletes balancing education and sports, amid an official NCAA letter requesting information.

Norman Oklah University of Oklahoma Board of Regents NCAA Sooner Prac George Short Regents

Long Beach YMCA Volleyballers Win First Championship

YMCA Volleyballers clinched their first title as Long Beach teams dominated. Frazer's squad rallied after an early setback to seize the championship, while Hamilton A F Bare outserved Los Alamitos for the service crown. The Raiders stumbled in the final after an opening win, 15-10.

Frazer End Company Hamilton A. F. Bare Los Alamitos The Raiders

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