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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1955

Page

7

Jordan Captures Coast League Title With 5-1 Win

Jordan High School defeated Downey 5-1 to clinch the Coast League title and end its season at 9-3 in league play. Sam Lacey and Downey’s Bill Prout delivered a pitching duel as Jordan generated early offense, with Mike Magee driving in two and Jon Shelby and Bryant adding run production.

Jordan High Wilson High Downey Pirate Orean Panthers Jordan Sam Lacey Downey Bill Prout

Wilson Bags 2nd by Dumping Poly in Coast League clash

Gordon Seyfried tied a league season mark with a seven hit game leading Wilson to a 7-4 win over Poly High at Stephens Field. Wilson finished second in the Coast League, one game behind Jordan, while Poly ended last at 2-10. Poly scored in the first on two runs off Seyfried, Wilson answered with three in the first and added three more in the fourth. Hopkins belted a three run homer for Wilson as the Bruins held the lead through the seventh. Cormack, Janesen and Campbell contributed key hits in the top half of the first inning.

Jordan Jop Prout Jack Bryjant Ron Mike Magee Magee Rod Shelby Panthers Bryant Kessit Tayie Thyney Durdon Shelby Mee Stoke Lo Corera-Fress T-Coone Gordon Seyfried Wilson Hig Poly High Stephens Field Seyfried Wilson Poly Don Walton Jim Paglisroni Jem” Janesen Dennis Cormack Bob Campbell Bruin Bruins Nick Hopkins Sach Iose Lanry Rupp Doug Ives Jim von Fos Wilson High School Dave Berger Dante Merina Compton Eddie Rodriguez Bill Thom Saints Thom Cubs Rodriguez pSte Anbergs Hayois Wanck Gareia Pomors BR ‘Radetmay Rodrigues Thom Ly Ryan, Rodriguez Geyer WI Ros

Tarbabes Rally Past Knights Nine 15-2 in Finale

Compton High School diamondmen crushed Lynwood High 15-2 in the Coast League windup. Rex Johnston hit two home runs as Tarbabes piled 15 hits, four homers in the seventh, 6-6 ties with four other double plays and five doubles, while Joe Reid fanned five in a winning effort.

Compton Highschool Janse Lynwood High Knights Rex Johnston Tarbabes Lynwood Merks Joe Reid Ugniv AB EO Bertingss Os Beirat Mooresh Mertmre Regier Georraca

Hollypark Race Results Scrambled Cardboard List

Scrambled notes from Hollypark racing show multiple races with listed horses jockeys and times. Entries include Slivery Toteh A-Lock Matic Saver Sola Girl Ree Mark and others with unclear results and hazy timing data.

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Meadowlark Club titles dominate in multi-event golf

Mary Shimer captured her fourth Meadowlark Women's Club championship with a 2 up win over Jene Chamberlain. Helen Sims led qualifying with 92 16 76 while Flight finals crowned Sims, Arlene Mucan ey, and Judy Chadhes in the top divisions. Re sults include mixed club winners and multiple foursom e f errors and scores from Recreation Park events.

Mary Shimer Meadowlark Jene Chamberlain

National League Box Score Surges With Mixed Hitters

Comprehensive box score style recap highlights the New York and Pittsburgh lineups with key players Freeman, Moon, and Spahn. Notes on runs, hits, errors, and pitching details reflect a dense late season ledger from a historical game segment.

Bev Rolls Into Finals at Wiesbaden Tennis Championship

Bev Beverly Baker Fleltz of Long Beach California reached the Wiesbaden finals by defeating Hazel Bettlel-Smith of South Africa 5-7 10-8 6-4. She faces Elaine Watson of Kageland or Dardteen Hard of Montebeth California in the final, while Nicola Pietrangeli and Orlando Sirola meet in the men's singles final.

Wiesbaden Germany CPI Beverly Baker Fleltz Long Beach Calif Hazel Bettlel-Smith South Africa Mintch Pietrangeli Vic Scinas Sirote Herbie Flam Sirola Spappei Tony Tra Bert Hugh Stewart Sidney Schuvarts Mel Fox Jeroslav Drabny Egypt Flam Abe Alo Jan Vermaak

Kansas City Field Chases Maxwell in Open Golf and Races

In Gardena Stadium reports tag crowd of 3,300 as Tex Luce and pilot Worth Hollywood cap a 15 lap feature with Maxwell taking second straight major place. Accidents injure several, others treated at University Hospital. Long Beach and area sports notes include archery nationals at Heartwell Park, Wilson High School tennis clinching Coast League title, and Rams signing draft picks Maxwell and Long to bolster end and tackle lines.

Gardena Stadium Tex Luce Worth Hollywood Jlace Bill Saunders Cal Hearos Dick Welsh University Hospital Eat Codurar EA Xretal Rejan Todd Frank Binda Vietap Kansas City Tom Los Angeles Rams Billy Maxwell Bob Long Odessa Texas Jay Bay Ucla Lore Rams Werti Ray Henry Ransom Will Gene Webb St. Louis Redlands Ing Cary’ Cott Dick Mayer Erl Wurgel Frank Stranahan Chandler ‘Warper Doug Higgins Jackie ‘Burke Jr

Prep Baseball CuayT League Scores and Standings

Fragmented report lists CuayT League outcomes with Tordar 5 Downer 1 and Wilson 5 arcad 1, plus mixed references to St Anthony 1 2winming and Anaheim related notes. Mentions Orange League 5 Lacunz and Beach ovina CLVIC TEAGUE with unclear details and nonspecific names.

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Wrestling Results At Mukan Pennsylvania Meet

In Mukkan Pennsylvania the wrestling lineup included Danny ste Shain and Ray Thunder, joined by the Samndo Stabe nef crew. Humbera Rocky Valentine and Tom Rice led the competition with Sumpy Jackson and Podeo Mertine providing strong performances.

Mukan Danny Ste Shain Ray Thunder Story Samndo Nan Humbera

Unclear sports standings fragment with assorted teams

Fragmented list of scores and teams across leagues including Salinas, Modesto, Stockton, Fresno, Seattle and more. Several entries show inconsistent spellings and partial city names, with games listed as scheduled or postponed.

Calipursta Reessinseereeninenering San Jose Feeennneren Salinas Light Resiuten Modesto Stockton Fresno Southwest Leagu Wenatchee Spokade Lewiston Akima Eugenu J Salem American Assy Denver SL Paul Omave Anneapana Louiseilie Indianapone Toledo Charleston Internations Feagt Buffalo Rochester A Montreal Toronto Orly TRNAS Beaumont Fort Worth Shrevenet Southern Birmingham Mabie Ben Orlears Atlanta Stern Lemire Ambane Binghamton Miertowr Ff Western Ley Colorado Dezstoi Sioux City Wietale Pusblo Lincoin

Yank Cup Team Eyes 12 0 Sweep After 4 0 Start

United States captain said a 12 0 sweep would be ideal for golf and the Welker Cup if Britain faltered. He noted the team held a 4-0 lead after Friday's matches and pledged to go all out for a dominant victory.

Sti Andrews ScoVani United States Sai U. S Britain Bill Campbell

Unclear Baseball Box Score Intricate Page Fragment

A scrambled OCR fragment shows baseball box score elements with player names, positions, and team references. The legible items include team abbreviations, inning totals, and pitcher and batter lines, but the text is heavily garbled, containing multiple misread characters and overlapping entries.

Saints and Loyola Battle to 1-1 Tie in 12 Innings

Saint Anthony and Loyola High played 12 innings at USC Bovard Field with the game ending 1-1 to force a coin flip for the Catholic League playoff berth. Eddie Rodriguez and Bill Thom pitched well, with Loyola scoring in the first and Saint Anthony answering in the seventh as both teams offered solid defense and late drama.

SCSF St. Anthony and Loyola High Schools USC Bovard Field

Stars of Tomorrow Baseball: pitcher covers first on balls

Inside Baseball explains first base coverages for pitchers and fielders when balls are hit to the first baseman. It details sprint to the bag, path alignment, toss mechanics, and pitcher steps to stay clear of runners, plus backup cues and handling errant throws to prevent advance.

Golf Rout to Yanks Defeat British in Walker Cup Showdown

ST ANDREWS Scotland UPl American amateur golf team crushed their British rivals to retain the Walker Cup with a lopsided 1 2 score. Billy Joe Patton of Morganton NC earned the decisive seventh victory as the U S led 12 matches, with Harvie Ward Don Cherry Rick Yost Jim J Jackson and Bruce Cudd among the other U S winners. Only losses came from Dale Morey and Lt Joe Covadll, both one down.

ST. Andrews Scotland Gilfe United States Andas Billy Joe Patton Moriganion N.C Joy-Boy U.S Seveth U. S Phil Scrution Pattos Harvie Ward Don Cherrey Rick Yost Seattle Jim J Jackson Glendale Bruce Cudd Portland Ore Dale Morey Indianapolis Joe Covad San Antonio

City League Softball Scores and Notices

Oklahoma City optioned pitcher Winford Garden to Waco of the Bre State League. He arrived here three weeks ago on action from Pittsburgh via Hollywood of the Pacific Coast League, with various city league teams and park venues listed for the day’s events.

Oklahoma City Winford Garden Waco Pittsburgh Hollywood

Unclear Coast League Box Score and Player Line Notes

Fragmented box score and player lines from a Coast League game show numerous abbreviations and numbers. Reads like a crowded ledger of hits, runs, and pitching lines with multiple named players such as Cain, Hamish, Garber, Hogue, and others, plus team references and innings. The readable portions depict a long, tangled record of at bats, substitutions, and statistical tallies without a clear single event or outcome.

Two-Hitter Headlines Spark Early Season Baseball

Friday action from Associated Press features Titching Al Ditmar and Abaletti delivering a two-hit shutout with five strikeouts as Chiraza White Sox edge the Cardinals 1-0. Aubgoss sparks Cincinnati Redlegs with two homers including a grand slam, snapping St. Louis five-game losing streak in a 16-7 rout.

Associated Press al Ditmar Abaletti steKing Chiraza White Sox Redlegs St. Lowe Cardinals Wronies

Ayule Funeral Arrangements Announced

Funeral arrangements for James Ayule, who died from injuries sustained in Indianapolis last Tuesday, are set. The service will be Monday at 7:00 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Hollywood, with interment at San Fernando Mission Cemetery. Rosary is Sunday at 8:00 p.m. at Fillbeck Funeral Chapel, Burbank.

James Ayule Burbank Indianapolis Immscudiate Heart of Mary Hollywood San Fernando Mission Cemetery Fillbech Schepel

ILACC Nine Triumphs in Best of Three Series

ILACC Nine defeated Orange Coast College 13 to 3 in game one of a best of three series to decide which team advances to the junior college state baseball tournament in Stockton. The Coast was 20 9 in a previous tally, with Leigh Bacvoarde, Hammersburgh, and Bedford among noted players.

Los Angeles City College Arew First Blood Orange Coast College Southland Stockton Orares Coast Leigh Bacvoarde Hammersburh Bedford

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