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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1954

Page

7

Orange Coast Upsets Long Beach City in playoff opener

Orange Coast College edged Long Beach City College 7-6 in a tense playoff opener in Anaheim. Pirates starter Ted Herrera and reliever Phil Baker starred for OCC as they rallied from early errors, with McCarter pitching deep into the game before giving way to Ramella. Long Beach battled back in the ninth, but OCC held on to seize the lead in the best-of-three series and set up a doubleheader in LaPalma Park.

Jerry Hall Orange Coast College Anaheim Fanner Peiiminary Puests Lee Herrera Orange Coast Orange Hesus Pick’ McCarter Doug Johnny Steinborn McCarter Pirates Bill Bouley Allen Johnson Touley Johnson Phil Baker Long Beach Rully Baker Kettler Laker Dan Springer Bob Selser Bill Rayne Selsor Lehmkuhl Don Carter Tray Ramirez Rommnie Ramella Jimr Donnson Urobertart Owsench Bsindrnel AL Bat Iy Bia Ea Hows Mf Byerkelah Qherterme Baver N Aon p-Amizeet Totayk An Lenny Metekel Prasce Garter Long Beach City College Jimmy Johnson Southland Norse

Bowling Along in Virginia 535 Trip standings and scores

Al Osborn led with a 993 after the third week of competition. Honor roll includes Jim Swem 234 and 791, Tyner 216 and 759, Highstone 216 and 749, Berryman 204 and 747, Gojun 216 and 744, Vine 212, Moore 202 and 751, Hansen 206 and 780. Other notes mention Dan's Lumber, Balihagon, and Lanier Trio with various scores and players across shifting leagues.

al Osborne Virginia Jim Swem Fe. Tyner M. Highstone Len Berryman Geo. Gojun Ronnie Mavine Art Moore

Indians Rally Past Orioles 2 1 In Tight 1960s Style Game

Major League box score style summary notes Cleveland Indians beat Baltimore Orioles 2 to 1 in a tight contest. Lineups include detailed AB H O A with Smith and Avila shining, while pitchers and fielders from both sides contribute key plays. Also references to Legion Tryouts and local sports figures appear amid dense box score data.

Time Trials Set for 500 Lapper at Carrell Speedway

Time trials are planned for next Saturday to determine the 33 car starting field for the 500 lap NASCAR stock car Memorial Day race at Carrell Speedway. A $6000 purse is guaranteed with $500 awarded to the winner, and cars will be impounded overnight with only minor adjustments allowed.

Carrell Speedway

Lynwood Wilson's bid ends as Lynwood loses in extra innings

In a tight California League race, Lynwood and Jordan split a key series, with Lynwood falling to Jordan in extra frames after a late comeback. Wol Isherwood led Lynwood with three hits and a three run triple as Compton defeated Tanwood 9-3 on the Tar baces field, leaving the pennant chase unsettled.

Wilson Han Bruin Poly Tarains Jordan Bed Lynwood Pols Bruins Tanwood Wasan Lymwond

Arnie Free Case Declares Giants Bonus Fraud Null

In Seattle, Superior Court Judge Lloyd Shorett ruled that a bonus payment by the New York Giants to Arnie Weinmeister was a fraud that voided his contract. The decision frees Weinmeister to play for the Minnesota Ven?eraver this year, noting the undisclosed $1000 bonus beyond the reported $31,000 NFL salary. The judge warned such deals could allow annexed terms far exceeding the contract.

Seattle New York Giants Acnie Weinmeister Weinmeister Lloyd Shorett B. Cy Jona Anlarnex

JCs Gird for Finale at State Track Meet

Long Beach City College star Harry Nelson leads as the nations top junior college sprinter in the State Junior College track and field meet at Santa Monica Corsair Stadium. Mel Hutcher and Chuck McGuinness loom as challengers after Fresno Relays one two. Nelson clocked 9.6 seconds in the 100 and 21.0 in the 220, but recent flu effects cost him a Fresno Relay loss.

Long Beach City College Harry Nelson Santa Monica Corsair Mel Hutcherson Los Angeles City College Chuck McGuinness Modesto Fresno Nelson California Fresno Relaya Mel Patton Compton Lionel Daniel Valley Ray Martin

Willowick Women Place In Rancho Santa Fe Tourney

Willowick Women's team placed in the Rancho Santa Fe tournament as the only area club to medal in the So. Cal Publinx. Players Dora n Oxford Polly Waters Eve Harngrove and May Allen made the grade. Rose Combs and Mary Shim er carded 36 to edge Hay Beemer by two strokes and tie for the Mildowlark Women’s Club event.

Willowick Crue Griffith Park So. Cal Publinx Doran Oxford Polly Waters Eve Harngrove May Allen Rose Combs Mary Shimer Edge Hay Beemer Meedowlark Evenhole

Langlois Upsets Giardello in French Ring Title Bid

Pierre Langlois, third in Jean Bretonnel's French stable, stunned Giardello by unanimous decision 6-3-1 on two scorecards and 5-4-1 on the referee's tally. The upset fuels debate over a future shot at Bobo Olson, with planners already talking a rematch and a possible forfeit check looming.

Giardello Ringsiders Joey Giardello Madison Square Garden Pierre Langlois Langlois New York Jean Bretonnel Bobo Olson Rocky Castellani Ffair Feures Jacques Royer Wancine Khalli Artie Aidala Jock Gordon Ruby Goldstein Bierre Paris Olson George Kanter Bretonnel Comision

Padres Rout PCL Box Oaks 15 2

PCL boxed Oaks scoring 15 runs to Padres 2 in a slugfest. Key linesmen cite Sen Tirgo and Fittertab among hitters. Romonosky and Thomason pick up decisions amid a flurry of errors and wild plays. Final totals show heavy offense with multiple players contributing. Oakland and San Diego listed in box scores.

Oaks Padres Sen Tirgo Halinodt Abo AR HQ Rona Fittertab Daranenty Meonas Minert Fisleri Lihomnet Rapp Aene Omkland Federoil Sigver M. Smith Thomason Jorgensen Rei—Chapman Id Eliott Heemanakt Wilson Gandia Chapman Heranski Hr—Chanman H. Elliott Hermanski Sae Jon Rennen B. Elliott Rost Rose Jorgensen-Marahail B. Elliott-Pederat Sinler Wilaco-Jorgensen-Marsnal Los San Diego Oakland He—Thomasor Woght Nicholau So—Thomasor Romonosky Wicht Nicholay Thomaano Romonsky Yeas Wight

Modesto’s Pancho Contreras topples Metro champion in semifinal

In the State JC tennis championship semifinals at Modesto, Pancho Contreras of Modesto defeated Gordon Davis of Santa Monica CC 6-4 6-8 to reach the final. Other results included Wright, Mt SAC, and Meyer, Gedvin, with several matches noted in the quarterfinals and early rounds.

Rettor Gordon Davis Santa Monica CC Pancho Contreras Modesto Dei Wright Yarez Mt. Sac Ates Higm Morice Det Meyer Gedvin

Fishermen Reel Mixed Catches Off San Clemente

Fishin facts from Friday report spotty yellowtail and kelp increasing catches at San Clemente. Darra Fide coaches noted activity at San Clemente and Dara Taanda with a 30 pound white sea bass or halibut reported. Dock and league reps logged kelp bass and halibut sightings amid Pacific sportfishing activity.

Wana Iocat San Clemenas Daland San Clemente Dara Taanda White Sea Ol Land Ing Pacific Sportfishing Dock Seal Reich

Horse Race Results From iHollypark Meet

Reported results show multiple races with entrants such as Tamalna, Tommy, and Foster Simmer. Notable placements include Tamalna clocking 38.10 in one event and Foster Simmer in a six furlong race with no scratches recorded.

Tamiracel al Co Sete Tommy Loangden Marasa Jarmatz Malin Valenzuela Foster Simmer Gigan Pat Luton Valcowela Pearson Top Hoyal Olympic

Softball Scores and Recap of League Play and Events

Dated softball results show American Bale dane leading 1é3 na 9 Unuerwood and Marsnall with Garrison and Moody contributing. The report lists numerous players and teams, referencing University Baron mh9- 57 Jat Lutheran 50, and notes league games, standings, and evening recreation events at parks and field locations, including mentions of Naval Station, Texaco B, and Marine Air decisive matches.

Unuerwood and Marsnall Garrison and Moody x U.P. Teotiery Teie the Edwards Deacon Douglas Pisher Barrison University Lutheran Daniel É Piuasell Lubraen de Wooten Jlumor Chamber Uu United Tennynon & Cheeks Chrissophesson Tr. Lindsay Hamer Valfizine Scott & Hutchinsony Mex Ferner Serri Fe Guadagne L. B. Street Dept AOL AB Mmnerig Bayarzas Stone & Ostarne Qyueger Vna Parkes Brethren Viruota Hunterd Dageer J. Donates T. Tronanne Davetown Tay Ralderson Lizzett Kents Dave Idolins Manville Benson & Flerean Gamin Recreation Pa BO Pums Naval Satie Gmm Dilan Marine Air Decisive Texaco B Park Ave Field Piartice

Brothers Enter Holiday Regatta

Long Beach racers Glen and Eugene Howe entered Memorial Day inboard stakes at Marine 7 aboard their 48 cubic inch hydro Psycho. Glen broke his back when the boat flipped at Parker Arizona on May 2, leaving Gene likely to pilot the boat in the high sweeps.

Glen Eugéene Howe Jackson St Marine 7 Psycho Jparker Ariz Gene

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