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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1956

Page

13

National Box Scores Brocato to Test Swaps

A fragmentary box score summary lists players including Brocato and Blasingame with noted AB, H, RBI figures and pitching decisions. The garbled text references multiple teams, including New York and Milwaukee, and entries for players such as Moon and Dente, with vague game totals and line scores across two games.

Calhoun Favored in St Nick Bout at Hollywood Park

Bob Brocato may meet Swaps May 26 at Hollywood Park after winning the $35,000 added Tanforan Handicap easing a second off the track record for a mile and an eighth. Trainer Willie Molter plans Bobby to run in the $100,000 Californian at Hollywood Park. Bobby, owned by Travis M Kerr, led with his sixth stakes win of the year and pushed earnings to $442,495 all-time.

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Fleitz Shea Net Champs

LOS ANGELES GIL SHEA of Los Angeles and Beverly Fleitz of Long Beach won the men’s and women’s singles titles at the 70th Southern California Tennis Championships. Fleitz defeated Louise Brough 6-3 6-4 and Shea beat Mike Gree 6-1 8-6 2-6 5-8. Other results include doubles and mixed events with several regional players reaching finals.

Los Angeles Gil Shea Beverly Fleitz Long Beach Miss Fleitz Louise Brough Beverly ‘Bilis

Trap Match to Harrison Seeks Unbeaten Run for Fans

Harrison of Los Angeles teams with H E Ferguson of Fontana for a 10 round trap shoot style bout in Gardena. Calhoun, unbeaten in 20 professional fights, is favored to whip the club as the night features a long talked about exhibition.

New York Rancho Angeles Gargory Calhoun Gardena Randy Sandy St. Nicholas An Utauuvralu Tee Menerae Calhoun Harrison Los Angeles Ferguson Fontana

Hurler to Mounties on option from Senators

Washington Senators trimmed to 25 players sending pitcher Al Curtis to Vancouver, Jr. on option. The move reflects roster flexibility as Curtis moves to the Mounties organization for development and potential return.

Washington Washington Senators al Curtis Vancouver, Jr

Box Scores From New York and Chicago Baseball Games

Readable fragments show box scores for New York and Chicago games, listing players, positions, at bats, hits, runs, errors, and pitchers. Team rosters include Amala, Gromen, Moore, Besana, Loben, and others with score notes and inning details.

Caliente Race Card Notes for Stakes and Results

The report outlines race entries at Caliente with horses like Lamar, Glory Wine, and Garrett among expected runners. It lists betting odds, track conditions, post times, and mentions the eleventh and twelfth races with details on riders and gaps such as no scratches and performance notes.

Burgin Glory Dominguez Jamerson Fraielss Quinitia Pat

Evening games at Recreation Park feature multiple matchups

Tonight at Recreation Park several leagues host games including Independent versus Arrows at 7 00 pm and Nazarene against Bearos while other fields list contests such as NCP versus Ba K bt AS at Bethany Baptist and Hustlers versus rent Kam. Local officials including referees Fleet Tian and Dunn Roe oversee the slate with start times around 2 00 pm to 7 00 pm across Toddleton Park Admiral and Tabas venues.

Recrestion Park Pony Nazarene Biya Bearos P.m. Ncp Bethany Baptist Ik Bilge Raj Boas Wislinger Ent P.m. Mary Starys M. Dunn Roe & Dp Clean Bamor Ethany Trotters Toddleton Park Adulis Ra Go Admiral Rent Kam Jase Aneto Constructine A . San el Amertes Tabas

Phillies and Cardinals swap utility infielders

Philadelphia general manager Roy Hamey announced a straight swap sending Bobby Morgan to St Louis in exchange for Sally Hemus. The move is described as part of a five player trade last week that sent Murry Dickson and Herman Wesselsmeier to the Cardinals for Harvey Haddix, Stu Midler and Ben Flowers.

Phils Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies St.Louis Cardinals Bobby Morgan St. Louis Sally Hemus Roy Hamey Hemey Sid Murry Dickson Herman Wessemeier Cardinals Harvey Haddix Stu Midler Ben Flowers

Fan gifts Ferrarese with horse collar surprise

Baltimore Orioles lefty Don Ferraresé received an unusual token from a local fan in New York as he prepared for a Kansas City road trip. The fan, not George Weiss of the Yankees, crafted a feather-tooled horse collar and said he plans to present one to every Baltimore pitcher who records a shutout this season.

Don Ferraresé Baltimore Orioles George Weiss Kansas City Yankees Balti Coars Hejty Baltimore

Hollypark Handicap feature by ERNIE MASON on Tuesday

The report covers a Hollypark Handicap race with ERNIE MASON's notes, noting clear and fast conditions. It lists first for 1:45 p.m. and includes scattered race details, participant names, and results amid a typographic jumble.

Ernie Mason

Krant Auto Tops Tests at Sior Club Drag Strip

L W Krant posted the day’s best time of 121.62 mph at the Sior Club drag strip on Sunday. The meet highlighted bets and predictions for drivers including Ara Khal, Spartan Jet, and Triple Jay with Quick Payment and Gray Jewel among notable entries.

L. W. Krant Sior John Micdlexutden Jerry Nore Cat Ada Mseaketon Speciels Ara Khal Spartan Jeti Triple Jay Sickle Gray Jewel Clocker Moolah

Salinas Racer Wins 25 Mile Feature at Lake

Salinas driver from California wins the 25 mile event at Lake track with a purse of 608.50 dollars. Bob Swikert of Indianapolis, last year’s 500 winner and favorite, finished out of the money in the Sun day race.

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Thelma Blicha's Bowling Rise From Virginia Bowl

Thelma Blicha, pouring coffee in 1943 at Virginia Bowl, grew into a noted bowler. She and her husband lived on Guam, posting a 145 average peak, a 213 game, and a 525 series, with a current 141 average at Signal Bowl. She also serves as city women’s assay director for Signal Bowl, verifying WIBC cards and league sanctions.

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Twinks Snap Up First Base Bill Gabler on 30 Day Basis

The Hollywood Stars of the Pacific Coast League acquire first baseman Bill Gabler from the Texas League on a 30 day conditional basis. Gabler played last season with Pueblo in the Western League.

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