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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1953

Page

6

Glamour Girls Set for 1958 Hollywood Park Stakes Season

Calumet Farm’s A Gleam leads a strong filly and mare lineup aiming at rich purses at Inglewood. Danae and Spanish Cream also factor as rivals, with Ruth Lily and Season’s Best prepping for late meet action alongside the boys.

Hollywood Park Inglewood Calumet Farm Glenn Anybody Neclaim Turf Writers Winening Jimmy Jones Calumet String Danae Geare A Gleam Ruth Lily Special Touch Allen Drimhelter New York Henry W. Collins Paul Meredith Ea Whirl Little Ruthie Southland Racing E. B. Johnston Brest Khaled Santa Anita Hollywood

Vikes Lose The Title on Corsair Protest

Long Beach City College golf forfeited its early-season 26 10 win over Santa Monica after the Corsairs protested that a Long Beach golfer played out of turn. The move leaves Santa Monica sole champion of the Metropolitan Conference.

Long Beach City College Santa Monica Vikings Corsairs LSCC Long Beach

Return of the Native Today in Racing and Golf News

Fraley predicts Native Dancer will reclaim top horse status in the Preakness at Pimlico with Tahitian King as strong challenger. Royal Bay Gem and Jersey Joe Walcott among others. Claude Harmon shoots 31-30-11 at Winged Foot. new grip credited. Memorial Day events, stock car race at Raleigh next Saturday spark excitement.

Weiwer Wi Auuniee Gunn Urr Pimlico Joe Walcott Rocky Marciano Royal Bay Gem Claude Harmon Harmon Chuck Stevenson Tommy Lee Wallard Troy Ruttman Raleigh

Acorns Rise With Four-Game Winning Streak

The Acorns beat San Diego 12-1 to stretch their season win streak to four and complete their first series sweep. Jim Marshall homered, Pete Milne tripled, and Piper Davis plus Sam Chapman doubled as Al Gette allowed nine hits, with San Diego finally scoring in the eighth. Seattle and San Francisco also split as Sacramento and Portland posted wins.

Associated Press Galeland Acorns San Diego Padres Jim Marshall Pete Milne Piper Davis Sam Chapman al Gette Joe Grace Los Angeles Seatie Sacramento Sacs Angels Rog Osenbaugh Sacra Seals al Sayrieh Art del Duca San Francisco Seattle Portland Glenn Eliott Hollywood Elliott Stars Hank Arft Aaron Robinson Dino Restelli George O'Donnell Restelli Frank Kelleher Tom Saffell

Water Ski Demonstration by Youngest Skier at Harbor Day

A Sunday Harbor Day program off San Pedro will feature a water ski demonstration by Martha Ann Williams of Long Beach, reported as the world's youngest skier at six years old. The event runs from 1 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the main channel beside the Terminal Island San Pedro ferry terminal.

Little Queen San Pedro Long Beach Martha Ann Williams Terminal Island Fine Prato

Santa Maria Nine Next for Raiders

Dale Coogan led Los Alamitos with four hits including a homer and two doubles as the Air Raiders defeated San Diego 11 4 Friday on the Raider diamond for their ninth straight Naval District League win. Santa Maria Indians series opens this weekend.

Dale Coogan Los Alamitos Waval Air Station San Diego Air Raiders Santa Maria Indians Santa Mari Diexo NT Alamitas Casa Holger Denking Wills Knorzer

Dodgers Stymied by Father Time

New York AP report suggests midwest fans and pundits see time catching Brooklyn Dodgers. Analysts warn both jackie robinson and rey campanella carry the club but may slow. whispers of trading for a top pitcher grow. Movements around hodges and toe black noted as signs of decline, with Milwaukee Braves Chicago Cubs and St Louis Cardinals viewed as growing threats.

New York Charlie Dressen Rey Campanella Jackie Robinson Pee Wee Reese Walter O'Malley Dressen Gil Hodges Robinson Jackie Toe Black Milwaukee Chicago Braves Giants Cincinnati Ducocher Monte Ievin Ryance Bobby Thomson Parocher Tookie Gilbert Whitey Lockman Gilbert Phillies Phils Robin Roberts Curt Simmons St Louis Cardinals Eddie Stanky Stan Musial

Nats Ace Porterfield Shines in May Showers of Runs

Washington pitcher Bob Porterfield, long plagued by injuries and misfortune, finally enjoys a successful May as the Senators rout the Yankees 12-4. Other big league results include Art Houdeman and Detroit over Chicago 7-0, New Yorks six straight, Cardinals near Phillies, and Musial leading a Cardinals surge with11 hits in three games.

Associated Bob Porterfield Washington Senators Porterfield New York Yankees Senators Yankees Bob Kuxava Yanks Boston Red Sox Philadelphia Art Houdeman Detroit Chicago White Sox New Yorke Hrooklyn St. Louis Cardinals Phillies Cincinnati Boston Sox Sammy White Houtteman Tom Wright Nelle Fox Fet Walt Jed Jim Hearn Cardinals The Redlegs Stan Musial

Boxing and Baseball Highlights In Local Sports Calendar

Tonight features boxing at Hollywood Legion with Vaughin Smal and others, plus cycling, sailing, and auto racing events across venues. Sunday showcases Los Angeles Angels versus Sacramento at Mungrey Field at 5:30 PM, with racing at Currell Speedway and University Speedwait events midday.

Los Angeen Sacramento Mungrey Field Horén Arua Vallente Noon Currell Speedway University Speedwait Ony Harger Walt

Leone Triumphs in Ocean Park wrestling feature

Leone pinning Garibaldi von Leone won the decisive third fall to take the feature at Ocean Park Arena Friday night. Other results included Dave Lavin and Bille Varga defeating Sockeyn McDonald and Tony Moralistoe Pazendak, Jenny Ackles, Tent, and James pinning Pepo Pasquale.

Vaughn Faces Govan Small in Hollywood Bout

In a first main event at Legion Stadium Willie Vaughn of Los Angeles was favored to win a middleweight clash against Oakland’s Govan Small. The bout headlines a Hollywood program with local boxing interests highlighted.

Possible 1956 Olympic venue shift discussed by IOC

IOC member from Colombia Jusia Gerlein and president Avery Brundage signaled Rome or Los Angeles as plausible 1956 Olympic sites if Australia withdraws. Gerlein cited Australia woes after Victorian government refused a pool on an IOC approved site, and warned organizing under a tight timeline would demand substantial experience and funds.

Los Angeles IGM Buenos Aires Rome Australia Jusia Gerlein International Olympic Committee Colombia Gerlein Avery Brundage Arthur W. Coles IOC Gerbin

Steady Steals Lead In Fort Worth Golf Tourney

Clayton Heafner shot a four under par 66 to reach 140 after 36 holes in the $25,000 tournament at Fort Worth. Jerry Barber surged to 148 with a 69. Tommy Bolt tumbled with a horrendous 75, matching 145 to sit tied for 22nd as fans watched a dramatic day of scoring and clubs thrown in frustration.

Fort ‘Worth Texas Clayton Heafner Jerry Barber la Canada Barber Tommy Bolt Bolt

Jordan Wins Opening Night Midget Race at Veterans Stadium

Jordan from behind wins the 50-lap main event on opening night of midget auto races at Veterans Memorial Stadium. In a fatal incident two hours later Warren Leonard of Long Beach spilled in the Hooligan race and died.

Jack Jordan Veteran's Memorial Stadium Warren Leonard Long Beach Patener Morehouse J. Woods E. Anderson D. Wl. Fon Yaain—Inek Jor Gan Jr Masehgise Cameron Tom

Gilbert Finds Answer to Big League Woes

New York Giants rookie Tookie Gilbert, once a $50,000 raffle kid, says he has found the formula to succeed in the majors by stopping overthinking and starting to swing. He credits manager Leo Durocher's reshuffling for a hot six game streak and notes his own .200 average amid the turnaround.

NEW York Tookie Gilbert New York Giants Gilbert Leo Duroenew Whitey Lockman Leo Giants Tonkie St. Louis Tanse Welre Yeady Tookie Harold Larry Gilbert South Yern Association New Orleans Nashville Charlie Dodgers Cubs Phillies Papa Larry Yankees Red Sox Braves Evie Cityville Minneapolis Oakland

American Bowling Congress Climax Sets Masters Finalists

Chicago bowler Ed Brosius advanced to the masters finals undefeated by defeating Jim Allen of Alexandria, as the ABC golden jubilee tournament nears its end. Rudy Hecetler of Chicago vs Allen was to decide the other masters finalist while Detroit Pfeiffer Beers wrapped up their second straight regular division title with a 3181 total.

Chicago American Bowling Congress Keglers Ed Brosius Jim Allen Alexandria Wwn Rudy Hecetler Allen Detroit Pfeiffer

Sports on Radio-TV RADIA Rare Resuits

Unclear broadcast notes reference Hallywork, Portland, KPWR and KMNC stations. Mentions timing 6:30 p.m. and an 8 p.m. television segment. OCR content is fragmentary with stray names and jumbled terms, no coherent event or outcome.

RADIA Hallywork KMNC Hallywore Portland KPWR Bop Orm He Davos Bowne

Elsey Sentenced for Forgery in California Prison Case

Earl Dean Elsey, 35, former Loyola University football standout, was sentenced to one to 14 years in state prison for forgery in Los Angeles. The judge imposed the term after Elsey pleaded guilty to the charge.

Elsey Los Angeles CNS Earl Dean Elsey Loyola University Fritrom

Vague misread sports and city names in chaotic report

Fragmented OCR sports column lists teams and scores in Los Angeles San Francisco Sacramento Oakland and New York with frequent misspellings and unclear dates. Mentions National League results, game updates, and standings amid garbled names and venues.

Renuls Sectamenta Los Anke G. Gakland Say San Franciscan Seuline J. Mand Hollywood Oac Gamen Sodas Jan Diego Ich Pangin Ab Onke Floren Ban Franekcu bin Bradford Ery Rpite cVern Kindsfather Sacramento Eran Beane Ter Low Angels Bi Siainan Milpley Field Hollywand Jayd Wiis Man Reriew Los Angeles Wollowant Pesciand Oakland Beatte Franeikes National Mameipir Seemsun Guls i Bro New York Baemiten Brooklyn Phindelphia Pildabireh Chicago Tall Gamer Pushweeh Lapalme A Ries Spahn Philadelpaty Ctahorie Nail Stal Gamer &Unday Brookien Amucan Washington York de Roston Philadelphia EC Tae Cleveland Fiamnen Tel Ay Chienga Dokken Red Daten Wt Loma Littlefield Amond Boston tHuaron Ctan Deiphia Wanhineton Stopha Met Gamee Rondatorton Chiisyt Tatroit Louie Chvsiand Piadelpha Wanhiasguai

25 Percent Dead or Injured in Memorial Race Trials

Indianapolis faced a grim prelude to the 37th annual 500 mile race as more than a quarter of last year’s entrants were dead or injured. Ten of 33 starters were missing during the final two days of qualifications, with fatalities and injuries across the season, including Alberto Ascari not making the trip and several drivers hospitalized or crippled.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Ac Mechanics Detroit Ted Czarnecki Jack Bartlow Blackie Placky Cal Connall AP Wirephate Indianapolis Alberto Ascari Johnny McDowell Milwaudee Rigsby Dayton Bull Schindler Allentown Jose Tames San Jose Call Chet Miller Indianapolis Speedway Troy Ruttman Des Moines Bolby Danuaty Gardena Calif Cbe Griffin Gene Force Illiana Speedway Schererville Ind

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