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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1956

Page

15

Track Icons Eye Berkeley Mile Showdown At PCC Meet

Elvin Drake previews the Pacific Coast Conference championships in Berkeley, noting Jim Bailey and Bobby Seaman as key rivals in the anticipated four lapper. USC's squad faces injuries, with Sid Wing and Wes McLendon mentioned as potential disruptors, while Bowden and Landy comparisons frame the race.

Elvin Ducky Seaman Drake Bailey Bobby California Dan Bowden Sid Wing Wes McLend John Landy Russ Ellis Rafer Johnson Jess Mortensen Bowden Laney Jon Arnett Fresno Ray Martin Dick Dorsey Compton College Charlie Dumas Trojan Davis SPAAU Coliseum AAU L. A Max Truex Oregon Dallinger Berkeley State Colleges of Fresno State Mortensen Brain Seaman Compton Herschel Smith Tartar Willie Atterbury

Redskins to feature National Symphony at Oct 14 game

Washington owner George Preston Marshall announced the Redskins will have the National Symphony Orchestra perform at halftime of the October 14 game against the Chicago Cardinals. Maestro Howard Mitchell will conduct excerpts including Hail to the Redskins and the Overature to Carmen amid a 130 man marching band.

Washington Washington Redskins National Symphony Orchestra George Preston Marshall Marshal Marshall Chicago Cardinals Howard Mitchell Redskins Kiarshall George Preston Joe Kuharich

Lip Was Stormy Character Yet Dodgers Beat Giants

After 22 years the Dodgers finally topple the Giants in a long rivalry, blaming Leo Durocher's absence for a dull season. The piece notes Carl Erskine’s no hit game and critiques Giants stalwarts like Willie Mays while praising Rigney and the team’s recent struggles. The cooling rivalry hurts both gate receipts and fan enthusiasm.

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Indians Top Yankees Behind Lemon Solid Start

Lemon goes the distance in a 3-2 victory over the Yankees, improving his record as Cleveland gains ground on New York. Al Smith delivers the decisive ninth inning blow after a late surge, while Vic Wertz and Carrasquel support with key hits.

TRIBE Bob Lemon al Smith Cleveland Indians Yanks Lemon Smith Associated Press Yankees Big Guy Omer Tdians Ameri New York Yankees Gil McDouglas Mickey Mantle Yankee Indians Johnny Bucks Frighthander Cleveland Chico Cartrasquel Vic Wertz Carrasquel Bob Feller Early Wynn Bombers Ework Pauer MeDga Adella Ieee Ay E— Werth Autgala Mantle Carsasquel Wertz Hiesan EE Itebogeld Se Carey Rusen Avila-Wertz New York Graveland Be—Klicks Hkucks Raer —Kucks Kucks Avila Runge Rammed

Supreme Court upholds Santee lifetime suspension

New York reports the State Supreme Court affirming the Amateur Athletic Union's lifetime ban on Wes Santee the leading miler and Olympic hopeful while condemning amateur officials for encouraging tax evasion through miles. Justice Walter A Lynch noted Santee disqualified himself with some help from guardians of amateur athletics and urged promoters to stop exploiting star athletes for gate receipts.

New York State Supreme Court Amateur Athletic Union Wes Santee Walter A. Lynch Santee United States

L A Solons Battle Angels for Pacific Coast Lead

The Sacramento Solons and the Los Angeles Angels open a three game series at Wrigley Field with first place in the PCL at stake. Sac up 19-11 and LA 21-21, headlines note strong pitching and lineup changes including Johnny Briggs debut with the Angels.

Sacramento Solons Los Angeles Angels Wrigley Field Scions Lois Johnny Briggs Cubs Angels Sally Drake Gale Wade

Major Retta Standings and Minor League Scores

Baseball standings and schedule results across multiple minor leagues. Includes Coast League teams such as Los Angeles, Sacramento, Portland, Hollywood, Vancouver, and Seattle with game times and records. Texas League, American Association, International League, Southern Association, and Mortinvest League standings and Monday results.

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Loes to Orioles Loes to Orioles

Baseball notes detail releases and trades as New York Yankees cut players including Bill Loes and Jim Konstanty. Frank Smith, 98, is optioned to Nashville with Matt Batts. Orioles buy Bill Loes and Johnny Schmitz, send Babe Birrer to San Antonio and Mel Held to Minneapolis.

New York Jim Konstanty Frank Smith Bill Loes Brooklyn Baltimore Konstanty Yankees Bill Hunter Smith Nashville Cincinnati Matt Batts Lees Orioles Johnny Schmitz Red Sox Babe Birrer San Antonio Mel Held Minneapolis

Sugar Ray Robinson Set for Wrigley Field Defense

Sugar Ray Robinson, 35, prepares for his middleweight title defense against Carl Olson at Wrigley Field in Los Angeles. Boxing observers monitor his sparring form at Willie Orrer’s camp as both contenders showcase recent wins and concerns over Robinson’s aging legs and Olson’s solid jaw.

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