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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1956

Page

17

Record 83 Named for Westerner race nominees list

Eighty three-year-olds tied to western contenders vie for the sophomore Westerner title at Hollywood Park in a $75,000 mile and a quarter classic. The field includes Terra terms from Rex Ellsworth and Ter reng stables, with notable entrants like Social Climber and Like Magic, aiming to mirror last season’s Swaps triumph.

Hollywood Park Chance Farm Rex Ellsworth Terrang Dino Lozzi W. E. Britt LC Ranch Bold Bazooka King Hollypark Mrs. Bert Martin Ferke Llangollen Farm G. 1 Martin Terreng Ellsworth Lover’s Aid The Magic Swaps L. B. Mayer Honeymoon Busher Falmer Totland Clifford Mooers

Hollypark Handicap By ERNIE MASON

Wednesday clear and fast program notes for Hollypark Handicap by ERNIE MASON with first post at 1:45 p.m. at the track.

Hollypark Handicap Ernie Mason

Kuzava Sparks Jets As Flag Contender Bs United Pen

Major leaguer Bob Kuzava has put the Columbus Jets in pennant contention in the International League this season. The blond southpaw held the Miami Marlins to two hits as he blanked them 3-0 in Columbus Monday night, notching his fourth win against one defeat.

Kuzava Sparks Jets Bs United Pen Bob Kuzava Columbus Jets Miami Marlins Columbus Kuzava

Specials Race Card Picks and Placements

The listing covers BEST BET Afraf Khal in fourth, BEST CHANCE Dawn Lark in seventh, MOST PROBABLE WINNER One Ron Tony to seventh, PREFERRED PARLAY Queen Fiat to Kiowa Red, BANEHALL SPECIAL Karim Spur in eighth, and CLOCKER S TIP Raging Bits in second.

Afraf Khal Dawn Lark Ron Tony Queen Fiat Banehall Karim Spur Clocker Bits

LBCC Takes Second in State Golf. LAJC Wins Narrowly

Long Beach City College finished second by one stroke behind East Los Angeles JC after a 632 total. Santa Monica and Glendale followed at 643 and 644 respectively as Tom Jacobs earned individual medalist honors with rounds totaling 144.

Bakersfield San Ma Jhale California JC Iionteo Long Beach City College Santa Monica Glendale Tommy Jacobs East Los Angeles

Rotary League Baseball Tournament Sparks Local Talent

In a bustling junior baseball event, players named Moach, Sukla, Parker, Gay, Cotsey, Practor, Griffith, Martin, Pebley, Holtawell, Dory, Baty and Stannert delivered standout performances. Teams Lion and Stannert fielded solid lineups as officials noted strong pitching and timely hitting amid a competitive field.

Seal Moach Sukla Mid Parker Gay+ ger Cotsey Abe Lau Patticky Griffith Martin Lions Stannert Nuiilite Pebley A Care Martin Holtawell Dory

Nashua to Carry 129 in Garden State Handicap

Nashua is set to carry 129 pounds in the Jersey Garden State Park feature, with 118 to 122-pound rivals including Find, Fisherman, and Camd enweights. The race spotlights Nashua as a top money winner, with plans to test a new record as rival entrants like Gray Lag and others seek a strong showing. The field gathers at Camden with weights announced in New York, the possibility of Nashua approaching the all time money total noted.

Nashua Jersey Garden State Fisherman Nashuas Camden Garden State Park Jamaica Washua Cital Joe Tion Jones Subsahdar James Sunny Jim Misty Brorn Fitzsimmons Finch al le Beau Prince Comil Nashua Thrilling Modore M Fleet Bird New York Ty and Mielleaux N. J

All-American Five Locals on Volleyball

Five local players from Seattle to Los Alamitos receive All-American honors from the U S Volleyball Association. Names include Herb Harner Manny Saenz Bil Flanders Zoann Neff Paul McGrane and others across college and service teams with solid placements and multiple regions represented.

Seattle Herb Harner Manny Saenz Long ‘Beach Vets Wilson High Bil Flanders L. A. State Zoann Neff Los Alamitos Naval Air Station Paul McGrane U. S. Volleyball Assn

City League Softball Dune RAM chore and exhibi tions set

Two softball exhibitions are slated for May 26 and 27 at Park Ave Field featuring promoter Billy Feistner and PT Stingera. Navy Yard nine to meet Feigner's club May 28 with Virgil Jones pitching for the city group. Games booked for 5 p.m. with Mary Star and other teams providing supporting matchups.

Emer Vatives Music Center BAS P.m. Spore van Camren Robingon Loder Sweetin Bary & Tene Noe Gt Nazarene Feigner Swill Blond

Assorted Earns Preakness Start in Prep Win at Pimlico

The probable field for Saturday's 100000 Preakness Stakes grew with three more nominees including Assorted a Virginia bred dark horse who has never won a stakes race. The Endeavor ID colt dominated the Preakness Prep mile and one sixteenth to secure a definite berth with trainer Oscar Mackey planning to start him. Smatheram and Fleet Peet owned by Harvey C Fruehauf will run as an entry arriving from Kentucky.

Baltimore Tangelen Farm Assorted Preakness Prep Oscar Mackey Endeavor Needles Smatheram Fleet Peet Harvey C. Fruehauf Pimlico Kentucky

Indians tie Giants as Pieching hurls five straight complete games

Bob Lemon pitched a three hitter in a 3-2 Indians win over the Yankees, extending his streak of complete games to five. Asi Dente sparked the offense with key hits while Cleveland moved up in the pennant race amid scattered league notes and game summaries.

Pieching Bob Lemon Indians Tont New York Nie Pie Shres P.m. Lockett Grey Cleveland Tery Ss Tayes A.C Dian Dent Sao Dept Pan Dept

Ben ton captures senior public links title at Lakewood

Defending champion Cece Benton of Meadowlark shot 74 75 on the Lakewood course to win the 60 years and older flight in the 26 hole Southern California Public Links Seniors tournament. Her 149 edged Sandy Loescher Willowick and matched Lakewood’s Dutch Horton, with notable appearances by former Publinx presidents and several retired colonels in the field. The South Course Open finals promise a Wil son High clash between Pinky Stevenson and Verne Burnett after semi final wins.

Cece Benton Meadowlark Lakewood Hal Ludwig Les Carden F. K. Crockett Nap Rainbolt Pinky Stevenson Verne Burnett Stevenson Frank Makepeace Burnett Larry Clark Arrowarad Jim Spindle Geof McWillama Riviera Huntington Fach Nell, White Arginia Alos Verdes Robbie Gates Geno Wall Rioats Reg Dawson Bill Vandentera Jonny Chmura Lew Aolondo Entetes Willowick—Frea Valenzano Les Willard Raila

Larsen Perry Reach French Netfest Opener

The French championships at Roland Garros began with 36 matches featuring American hopefuls Art Larsen and Bob Perry. The event, a key international tennis meet, precedes Wimbledon and often signals outcomes at the All England Championships.

Paris Af Roland: Garros Art Larsen Bob Perry

Wrestling Results From Holiday Legion Matches

Wrestling results piece lists numerous match outcomes and participants across several bouts. Names include Ces Henning Tom’ Rice Leo Jonathan Lorg Carkioni Vin Lopez Juan Hernandez Ray Stein Jesse James Chief War Cloud Hasty Lewis and Jim Spindle Geof McWillama. Also mentions Riviera invitational, club championships, and other regional events with scores and pairings.

Hollywond Legion Argentine Rosen John Tolas Ces Henning Tom’ Rice Leo Jonathan Lorg Carkioni Vinsent Lopez Juan Hernandez Ray Stein Jesse James Chief War Cloud Hasty Lewis

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