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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1955

Page

7

Panthers Retain Diamond Lead Over Wilson in Coast League

Jordan High School preserved its 74 game lead over Wilson in the Coast League baseball race with an 8 to 2 comeback win over Poly at Recreation Park. Sempron Excelsior led a six run sixth inning as Jordan rallied after Poly took a short-lived lead in the fifth. Luke Fairly and White each had two hits for the Panthers, with Lacey collecting four hits in a strong offensive display.

Jordan High School Wilson Polyat Recreation Park Jordan Mike Whicte Bob Shelby Ron Shelton Poly Tung Doug Ives Ilags Sempron Excelsior Poly Bill Osterhoudt Panthers Ous Osterhoudt Sem Lacey OkKelley Olvess Zal Lhanasb Gyonepsc Wattonis Gostenpan Adamegt Scarbanifg Bratta Lrurper O Maris Uncey Jortom Rea Or Sherbelt ODE Emi Amegee Osterhaudt Osterhouds Tees Anna Tewberry

Bruins Rally to Beat Excelsior 5-2 in Coast League Contest

Wilson High defeats Excelsior 5-2 as Bob Campbell goes 4-for-4 and Gordon Seyfried tosses a three-hitter. Campbell scores twice, Seyfried fanned 11 in 7-innings of strong pitching, raising the Bruins’ lead over Jordan to a half game in the Coast League.

Bob Campbell Gordon Seyfried Wilson Excelsior Bruins Jordan Campbell Seyfried Booth Pilot Tavice Jim Pagliaroni Dennis Cormack Box Wilson Carecover Bhoa Herbeckiet Rain Omer Cole Storaiy Solan Nod Odi Trickerson Rybold Fawlowsdt Jefferson

Tartars Lose Baseball Title at Western State Meet

Pasadena City College captured the Western State Conference baseball crown with an 11 to 4 win over Pasadena UC. Compton College, previously barely ahead, fell to second after a 12 to 8 loss to Grendals as errors plagued the Tartars.

Los Angeles CC Pasadena City College Compton College Cls Grendals Tartars Avtit Glendale Pasadena Ty HO Ou Lace Exton Bell Keller Hammerssieven Ria Sg Bierholm Cronis/ We Bineer Daniein

Downey Falls Upset Tarbabes In Coast League Clash

Downey Falls edged the Tarbabes 2 1 in Compton as Don Reed fired a one hitter. Reed fanned nine and walked five, while Bill Olmstead homered for the Tarbabes who committed two errors for unearned runs. Gene Raine spun a four hitter in a duel with Reed.

Compton Downey Don Reed Tarbabes Bill Olmstead Reed Farbabes Butch Galitz Bol Henrich Gene Raine Salle de Bilao du Spas Alawnes Big—Reestalty Wy Booteed Rune Oh Tata Cooper McCallur Heerich Hopecomb Fr—Weber

Belmont Lifegame Kid Baseball Tourney Summary

Unclear OCR fragment mentions Belmont Lifegame and a youth baseball tourney with multiple names such as Keripsay Irwin Crown's Sport Dane Voller Pantheon and teams like Bulgwin Wieken Bet mackes Glens. Several player names and locations are garbled. no coherent final results or dates evident.

Belmont Mecca West Waday Vane Raley Keripsay Ana Irwin Crown Voller Pantheon Strk Bulgwin Wieken Betmackes Glens Nickels Ayermiier Arounda Mekeans Madrigal Ani Sanbington

Local High School Baseball Scores Roll In Across League Slate

A jumble of league results shows multiple teams across the Orange and Citrus regions tallying wins and losses. Notable scores include San Pedro 8 Gardena 3, Banning 9 Huntington Beach, and Whittier 9 Rosemead 4 with several others in double digits.

LA Art CE Sedmon Dawes Wilson Gascaisier Tynan Poly Orange Leagt Laguna Beach Valence Tustin Gardin Grove Parichalles Bellarmine Mary Siara Sea St. Frenels Poa Carhollet Glendue Chalfey Meclenthe Fontena Riverside Pacis Pomona Calle & Dunleague Flux Xa Shartwlele S

Braves Edge Chiefs in Fuller Derby Opener

The Braves skated to a 32 29 victory over the Chiefs at Olympic Auditorium marking the start of the Fuller derby series with the Los Angeles Braveriday night.

Braves New York Chiefs Los Angeles Olympic Auditorium

Major League Boxes National League Deliveree and More

A fragmented baseball box score fragment shows players from various teams including the Cubs and Giants. It records infielders, pitchers, runs batted in, and line scores with names such as Crandall, Campasha, Sivers, and Shoran. The report mentions innings and errors, totaling 33, with references to New York and Boston games and notable players like Musial and Irvin.

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CIF Swim Meet Results Highlight Historic CIF Records

A crowded summary from the Inglewood Newport area lists prelims and finals across events such as freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and medley relays. Names like Wilson, Harvard, and Beverly Hills appear among top performers, with CIF records noted in several events and team tallies showing Poly, Jordan, and Hoover leading performances.

Peles Ems E Muer Silzan Leatartin Jordan Hack Foxe Newport Genenay Ieee Inglewood Oehting Pakedena Linpman Filntridgey Reddington T Newport Hannn Masat Scewquist Mnit Jer Sturgeon Waittist Roadway Bowne Topnazsie Sa Ht Alfrig Beyav Gvileon Sanvars Wwhitvist AloXamler Harvard Thomas Atarelos Wilson Black Foxe Nike Foss Hewney Irving—Copeland Beverriye Mitte Plenty Cosehelia Watters Whituer Delons Pery Peterson_ i Glen J. Aenver Alexander i Harvard Stimson Poly Lanz Santa Maria Post Harvardy Thu Ashiwall Farrell Morsier Foly Whitter el Sentinda Downey Ner Oldmark Whittier Poly EL Big Repport Latin Maya Glendais Hoover Beverly Hills Downes Redlaséa Coachella Ewoed Djartin Jonan Fornis Wilson,” Be Freestyte wicGerRy Black Foxes Coulter i Jontan Old McGreach Lienty Pullerton Trott Reiny Dell Santa Marta Stewart Fuller Nidlands Poty el Seglinde Fuller

Lakeside Invitational Qualifier Dominated by Winn Ferric White

Virginia players Jerry Winn Virginia Jim Ferric and Neil White posted five under par 65 to capture medal honors at the Lakeside Invitational. Separately Mrs Jim Ferric and Mrs Del Walker tied at 77 for medalist honors in the Virginia Women's Club Championships. First round results include multiple matchups with players named Leuim Beseas Woile and others across Beek Northrup Combs Jr and more.

Jerry Winn Virginia Jim Ferric Neil White del Walker Anamplinshir—stre Sirs Ed Leuim Ora Julie Beseas Abe Spat Dea Welkar Ae We Suncoling Airs Siyeon Woile Buford Smit Virst—sira Beek Ms Desbie Elured Northrup Erne Combs Jr Mys Vernon Fay Mire Wihtta “Harrower Tyan Whigendine Hen Moonee Hard Julngon Hal Leaay Juling Motina Bill Cook Dick Langun Jiel Stedwards Dali Charlee Foulks Henry Newton Pickesy Burt Gallehar Auhon McGrew John Caroden Siacraves Moors Webster Elilotr Cei Alas Hess del Lesser Cailanen Carolyn Croeh Charles van de Water Norea Laces

Local Softball Scores Highlight Fast Play in Lakewood

In Lakewood women's Mub play, Sue Covington excelled as a double hitter for a 43-1 victory. Results feature Elva Hayward and Elombe Cobme in top standings. Mrs. C. A. Perry posted low net at South Course, with weekly club action and separate results among Red Weds ety and AT teams.

Sue Covington Lakewood Mateh Claes Berkleel Elva Hayward Icombe Towgross C. A. Perry Low South Course Pee

Fights Last Night Reported By The Associated Press

An Associated Press digest summarizes a night of street clashes in a tense urban area. The report names several individuals and groups involved, noting injuries and police responses as authorities seek to restore order.

Wilson High wins CIF swim title at Southland meet

Wilson High captures the Southern California CIF varsity swimming championship at El Segundo High pool. Poly Bees take first swim title in 17 years. Long Beach finishes 1-2-3 in Bee division. Doug Martin sets Class B 200-yard free record. Wilson's Steve Moseley adds two titles and anchors winning relay.

Wilson High Poly Bees Southland el Segundo High Pool Long Beach Jordan Wilson Fulerson Doug Martin Fete Archer Valiant Wilson Whittier Steve Moseley Steve Bruin Larry Moore Kim ‘Caldwell Kary

Cockell Rebuked by Boxing Board in Ring Size Debate

In San Francisco officials of the California boxing commission debated ring size, voting against expanding to a 20 foot ring. Don Cockmento and colleagues argued for a larger setup at Kezar Stadium, while Simpson and others urged restraint. Promoter Jimmy Murray acknowledged a promised 20 foot ring but learned the ring was only 16 feet, drawing public sympathy for Cockell and his party.

San Francisco Atgeies Dan Kilroy Sacra Rocky Marciane Don Cockmento Joseph J. Phillips Cali Phillipe Fornia Ision Kezar'sion Simpson Teddy Waltham British Boxing Board of Cor G“Entenza Kilroy Don Jimmy Murray California

Lakewood Pilot Leads Jalopy Standings Ahead of Gardena Races

California Jalopy Association today released standings with Rex Sehendity at 1005 points, Ed Van Eyk second with 730, and Fred Russell at 580 in prewar stock car jockeys. Don Edmunds, Anaheim, and Tex Luse won the main motorcycle event at Gardena Stadium as two meets were held at San Bernardino.

Lakewood Jack Jordan Los Angeles Burbak Billy Garrett Thunderbugs Gardena Stadium San Bernardino Jordan Garrett Don Edmunds Anaheim

Saint Nine Cinches Tie Catholic League Title Bid

Saint Anthony High pitcher Raland Osgood pitched effectively as Saint Nine tied Cantwell (12-2 league finish) to stay a game behind Loyola and in the Catholic League race. Dick Romo led a 13 hit Saint attack with three hits. Geyer Ryan Wesnich each drove in multiple runs while Osgood fanned 12 with one walk. Cayme edged Serra 9-2 in the other Friday tilt. Cantwell’s fate hinges on Tuesday’s test.

Raland Osgood St. Anthony High Cantwell Saints Loyola Notre Deame St. Anthony Cubs Dick Romo John Geyer Emmett Ryan Bob Senske Dan Wesnich Eech Swithy Wasnich Geyer Ryan Osgood Oak Cayme Serra St. Anthony’s O' Canterell Awe Abitur Geert

Coast Loop Tennis Tie Sets Coast League Leaders

Wilson and Compton High School netters remained in a first place tie in the Coast League chase Friday as both posted wins. Wilson defeated Excelsior 27 to 5 and Compton beat Downey 23 74 to 8 16. Poly trounced Jordan 28 to 4 in the other match.

Wilson Compton High School Excelsior Compton Downey Poly Jordan Fan Shooet Bal Teer Weegener Nawnes Bo Lowe Thien Ice da Tery Bradley Ce Dag Buckker Mike Shycel Bob Pos Wayne Zuber Jack Pi Ia Arty Rousewis

Open round leads in Hot Springs and Greenbrier golf events

Doug Ford and Bo Wininger posted 134s to lead the Hot Springs Open after two rounds, with Cary Middlecoff and Ted Kroll close. Johnny Palmer was fifth at 187, while Dick Mayer and Tommy Bolt shot 138s. In the Greenbrier Open, Iron Yanks led by one stroke, and 23 others followed. Harrison and Fetchick tied 1325, Johnny Bulla 139, with Ficard, Snead, and Burke at 134. In college golf, USC overwhelmed Santa Clara 13-7 and Stanford beat UCLA 2-1 as Cal doubleheaders loomed.

Doug Ford Bo Wininger Cary, Middlecoff Ted Kroll Ford Wininger Johny Palmer Dick Mayer Tommy Boit Butch Hai Mile Fetchick Netwcomer Iron W. Va Harrison Fetchick Johnny Bulla Ati Henry Ficard Sam Snead Jackie Burke

Bowling Along at Petersen Classic in Chicago

Jim Vaughn tied for third with Tim Doran in the Petersen classic marathon event in Chicago, a meet spanning over two months with about 5,000 participants and ending May 29. Leaders include Hills from Houston, Texas. multiple names appear in mixed and women’s divisions, with various scores noted, while clubs and individuals are listed across numerous categories.

Jim Vaughn Chicago Torrance Kegler Tim Doran Canton Ohio Hills Houston Texas Bav'x Alice Hinton Rod Giftenina Gene Wilson Peng Baty Ellen Wight Majo Sy Jonn Ireland Jack Woalley Chuck Han SU Belmont Harbor Clint Tie Ming Leants Don Thomas Bi Owen Chuck Carter Don Wheel Art Vincent Jim Purdun Gwen Tor McCairmant Matori Tony “Guatavears Dick Bonstacons Rain Jennins Cee Danase Medonnell Lewis Darnell Erica Enderson Roger Rowdrek Blaine Blackburn Maree Wi M Tite Nis Saad Panes Bowers Vivian Pyron

College Baseball Update Amid Regional Conference Scores

Ambiguous OCR text shows scattered college baseball results from the Metropolitan and Eastern conferences. Mentions Western State Glendale Pasadena Nazarene San Diego Santa Barbara and scores like 3-4 and 17, with incomplete team names and dates.

Benon Inference Vanes Western State Glendale Compler ACC Pasadena Riversite A. Weta Pasadena Nazarene Ate T. San Diego NTC Endleton Santa Barbara A. Slate

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