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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1954

Page

17

Will Vikes and Bucs clash in pivotal best-of-three series

Long Beach City College and Orange Coast College renew a baseball rivalry in a 4 PM game at La Palma Park. The 1930 history mirrors current stakes with LBCC boasting two previous wins this season over Orange Coast led by ace Ted Herrera who sports a 7-1 record and high strikeout tally.

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Hollypark Handicap by Ernie Mason race notes

The Hollypark Handicap details ERNIE MASON race notes with post 1 30. Bets listed include BEST BET Fred Khal BEST CHANCE Ball Patel MOST PROBABLE WINNER Last Round and PREFERRED PARLAY Gesticulator. Clockers tip Silent Shoe in first.

Os É Ernie Mason Fred Khal Ball Patel Karim Fortune Clocker Silent Shoe

Giardello vs Langlois Bout Tops New York Card

Giardello, at 49-10-85, remains a solid 3-1 favorite in a 10 round middleweight bout against Langlois, a 82-15-45 veteran, as Knight eyes action in the New York bulletin.

New York Doy Giardello Knight Ploere Langlois

Islanders Bay Navy Defeats Barstow Marines 11 to 1

Islanders Bay Navy posted its ninth win against five losses in Naval District baseball Thursday at the base, routing Barstow Marines 11 to 1. Bob Seales led Islanders Bay with three singles.

Islanders Bay Terminal Island Navy Naval District Barstow Marines Bob Seales Islanders

Scull King in Newport Event at U.S. Championship

The Newport regatta hosts the U.S national single sculls championship with champion John B. Kelly Jr. defending the title from Kelly's Entravee as crews from seven universities compete. Unbeaten Naval Academy entries face challengers from California Oregon State Stanford BC UCLA USC and Orange Coast College.

Newport U.S John B. Kelly Jr Kelly Philadelphia U.S. ‘Naval Academy University of California Oregon State Stanford British Columbia UCLA Southern California Orange Coast College

Power Boats in Final Tune-up For Memorial Weekend Races

Power boat racing shifts toward Long Beach and Memorial Day with a busy slate. Inboard raceboats clash at Lake Millerton in semifinals, nine outboard classes race at De Anza Cove San Diego, and penguin dinghies duel in Alamitos Bay. Sail and power yachts race Los Angeles to Newport in the opening weekend of Newport Harbor. Ed Olsen leads Long Beach pond racing as Cream Puff Hi is set for Saturday showdown.

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Ferrie Triumphs In Women's Club Championship Run

Mrs. Jim Ferrie of Country Club wins the women’s club championship by defeating Mrs. De Walker 5 and 4 after opening with a 77 in the 18-hole round and a 66 the following day. Ferrie’s putting clutch helped edge rival Shirley McFeters in the semifinal, while other matches feature West, Wynnard, and Harrower advancing in the round-robin event.

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Local Golf and Softball Scores Highlight Weekend Events

Amateur duo Gomer Sims and Nell White lead a Santa Barbara course event while Willowick clubs and Montecito Junior Invitational draw players. Notable shots include an eagle-3 and eagle-2 at Rio Hondo, and Tony Celio’s dramatic pair of consecutive eagles.

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Great Bolo Disqualified After Ring Riot in Brazil Match

Brazil earned his 52nd straight win at Municipal Auditorium Thursday night but was disqualified after a chaotic finish. The Great Bolo won the first fall, Brazil evened the score, then a partner entered the ring triggering a riot and Brazil was awarded the decision. Tom Rice beat Billy Vargas in the semimain. Vic Christy defeated Mario DeSouza. Wild Bill Cody defeated John Creto ria.

Bobo Brazil Municipal Auditorium Bolo Tom Rice Billy Vargas Vic Christy Mario DeSouza Wild Bilk Cody John Cretoria

Hollypark Race Day Results Summary

A fragmented report from Hollypark lists multiple races with placements and times. Names such as John Atber and Beit re appear along with odds figures like 82.00 and 14.60, noting winners or notable finishes amid garbled OCR details.

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Trout plants spread across streams and Hurricane Pier outing note

Fish and Game reports trout stocking in streams including Orange County areas and San Bernardino region. Hubert Logsdon tops Hurricane Pier point with a 58 pound black sea bass on spinning gear, the largest on Pierpoint Landing boat. San Diego fleet reports 1238 yellowtail caught, Whitey Ashley among anglers with a 10 fish limit.

Department of Fish and Game Riverhoe Fulmor SAN Bersarding South Fork Waterman Canyon Creek Hubert Logsdon Sycamore Norwvalk Sperataee San Diego Bob Whitey) Ashley Long Beach

Local Club Backs Two Cycle Races

The Hilltoppers Motorcycle Club of Long Beach sponsors two events this weekend. Tonight Culver City Stadium hosts a Class C card and Sunday Palos Verdes runs a scrambles program at 10 a m with Bert Raush and West Drennen among Long Beach choices.

Netter Bounced From State JC Tennis Tourney

Long Beach City College entrant Charles Course exiting the State JC Tennis Tournament in Modesto after a first round loss to defending champion Pancho Contreras 6 2 6 0. Contreras teammate Joaquin Reyes also advanced with two easy wins as the host school seeds Hone-two.

Charles Course Long Beach City College Modesto Course Pancho Contreras Contreras Joaquin Reyes

Prep Spikers Vie in Excelsior Test

Top prep track athletes from Southern California compete in the SCIF finals at Excelsior High oval. Events start at noon with Long Beach entrant Dave Baker among varsity high jumpers, plus multiple Bees and Cee qualifiers, including Jordan’s 440 relay and Wilson’s 660 class B quartet.

Southern California Excelsior High Oval Dave Baker Poly High School Long Beach Cee Jordan Wilson

IKEG Tourney Opens at Virginia and Boulevard Bowls

Visitors roll at 3 a m as the ninth annual State Tournament begins. A 24 player squad starts at 1 a m Sunday, followed by a 3 a m shift. Activity at 1 Boulevard Bowl opens Saturday with two teams and multiple sessions. Doubles and singles bowled at Virginia lanes before Sunday sessions. Multiple named players and clubs listed in the scattered, early morning schedules.

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Tight race in NL as seven teams sit at .500 or better

A locked NL pennant chase has seven clubs at .500 or above after 28 games led by the Cubs in the seventh spot while the Pirates remain the lone nonthreat. Hollywood PCL chatter heats up as Angels win a streak and Seals promise a cellar rise amid strong relay talk and touring athletes.

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Little League Opens in Long Beach 1954

Long Beach prepares for the National Little League move with a Saturday opening at Little League Park. Mayor Sutter and dignitaries will lead a 1 pm parade and 2 pm opening ceremony with Mayor Sutter throwing the first ball. Four teams play exhibitions before official league play begins Monday with Champions facing the Beckley Braves.

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Saints Honored at St Anthony Award Banquet

Six St Anthony High School athletes received special honors at the spring sports awards banquet held at the Catholic Center. Leo Apel and Don Leavey were honorary hoop captains, while Ad Schilz and Brian Shutts earned recognition in track events. Pete Cassidy was named top baseball player as 39 letters were presented across basketball, track, and baseball.

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