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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1955

Page

14

SAD STARS BACK HOME IN PCL OPENER AT GILMORE FIELD

Oakland and Hollywood clash in Gilmore Field opener as Sad Stars return to host Donoso versus Gettel in a seven game Pacific Coast League series. Donoso tied 1-1 this season after rusty work with Pittsburgh. Gettel 6-4 with five wins at Los Angeles.

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Suit Names Sox Hurler to Oakland in Paternity Case

Lilian Dobbs Priddy sues Virgil Trucks, White Sox pitcher, in U S District Court seeking 24 300 for support of her son alleging they never married though Trucks acknowledged paternity and provided support until 1952. Trucks declined to comment from New York.

Oakland Bud Black Detroit Epicace Petamity Brown Boston Don Farra Cat Yese Baltimore Eather Jon U.S Rossl Louisville Wrigley Field Virgil Trucks Chicago Angels San Francisco Portland Seattle San Diego Sacramento Lilian Dobbs Priddy Trucks New York White Sox Miss Priddy

Saints Eye Loyola Tilt in Catholic League Battle

Saint Anthony High School players await the Catholic League game between Loyola and Cantwell with keen interest. A Cantwell upset would give the Saints control of the title, while a Loyola win would tie the teams and force a playoff Friday.

Saints Loyola St. Anthony Cantwell

Ex Merman Chuck Zeller Dies at 38 in Silver Spring

San Pedro famed swimming star Charles J. Zeller known as Chuck died Monday at age 38 in his Silver Spring home. He earned national acclaim as an Ex Merman and helped elevate U S swimming during his career.

Port Merman Charles J Chuck) Zeller San Pedro Silver Spring

Skaters Triumph In Three Day Roller Derby Standstill

The Los Angeles Braves and New York Chiefs begin a three day roller derby respite with a 2 2 tie as the Chiefs win 31 29 in California League action at Olympic Auditorium. Standings show mixed results across leagues including Southern Association and others with multiple scores noted.

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Fishin Facts Highlight Catalina Island Yellowtail Action

Catalina Island waters show top sport fishing with yellowtail leading catches during day and night trips. Sam Clements Island reports yellowtail barracuda and kelp bass inshore near Bottoming Horaeshea Kelp. Monday reports from Seal Beach Fier Packs Sportfishing indicate multiple boats with notable barracuda and bass catches.

Catalina Island Sam Clements Island Seal Beach

Proctor Edges Star Kist 3-2 in Kid Baseball clash

Exceptional pitching by Proctor powered a 3-2 win over Star Kist at Truman Boyd Field Monday night. Clint Stark of Star Kist struck out eight batters over four innings as Mel Otterrman and Bob White of Proctor’s held Star Kist hitless through six. In a separate game Nutri jaite defeated Legion Braves 5-2 as Ling scores.

Proctor Star Kist Kid Baseball Assn Truman Boyd ‘Field Clint Stark Mel Otterrman Bob White Practor Bell Nutrijaite Legion Braves Ling

Crash Kills Race Pilot at Indianapolis Speedway

Manvel Ayulo, 38, of Burbank, died from injuries after his No. 22 Schmidt Special crashed at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during practice. The accident, one of several that year, left Ayulo with a possible skull fracture and multiple injuries as witnesses reported a faulty steering mechanism. Officials planned to inspect the wreck to determine the exact cause before upcoming qualifications. Ayulo, a Peruvian-descended racer, had competed in five Memorial Day 500-mile races and had just completed two laps at about 156 mph when the car veered straight into the wall.

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Tarbabes and Oilers host Cinder Tests on two ovals

The Lakeside Invitational segment advanced to the semifinal stage with key players from Compton and nearby cities competing. Long Beach champion from 1933, Jerry Wynn, and Ernie Combs Jr. shared top forms as Rex Wail paired for second behind Jim Errie and Neil White for Virginia CC sweep. Pink Stevenson of Wilson High won his third straight South Course open, edging Don Smith in a tense finish. Stevenson’s eagle on the par-4 17th shifted momentum as Smith flirted with eagle too.

SCIF Compton Jerry Wynn Ernie Combs, Jr Swith Rex Wail Jim Wilson High Pink Stevenson Don Smith Smith Stevenson Phil Tenkhoff Joe Hendry Flrst Keene Lioyd Rogers Norm Bowman H. Kampel Worm Pierce Ray Taner Hal Cnsisthansen Bob Philpe Steve Lane Huntington Beach Coast Bay Foothill San Gabriel Riverside San Diego Chaffey Centennial Charles Dumas Fresno Wilson Glendale Boover Oxnard Fred Sharpe Long Beach Poly John Calloway Harrison Walker Wally Blavinck Bob Eldon Wilson Rees St.Anthony Brian Shutts John Berton Roger Stanton Jim Horan

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